What was the style of wallpaper in the 1930s?
Our collection of 1930s designs offers faithful reproductions of vintage wallpapers that we’ve collected over the years. The 1930s were known for both floral and abstract geometric styles — the whimsical and the bizarre — and many with a bit of Art Deco flair.
Which is more fragile, old paper or new paper?
In contrast to materials such as textiles, where older pieces are usually more fragile than newer ones, the opposite is often true of paper. If stored in a good environment, paper made in Europe from the late medieval period through to the mid-19th century tends to be in good condition.
Why are some of the papers in Victoria and Albert Museum rusting?
Tiny metal impurities can be found in paper as a result of the original manufacturing process or from dirt and pollution. Damp conditions encourage mould growth, and will cause iron contaminants to rust. In some cases a conservator may be able to reduce the disfiguring effect of foxing, but in many cases you simply have to accept this old damage.
Why are newspapers made out of groundwood pulp?
For example, newspapers are made from groundwood pulp, and the acids in the paper cause it to discolour and become brittle. Breakdown of the newspaper from within speeds up with exposure to light and/or high humidity. Wood pulp can be chemically treated to remove acids and impurities.
How are papers stored at the National Archives?
Use an archival quality paper tube that is buffered with low-lignin content. Select a tube that is at least two inches longer than the width of the widest sheet. Five sheets may be rolled on to one tube. Roll all five sheets onto the tube at the same time, not one after the other. How to roll onto a tube: Line up the originals on the tube.
Our collection of 1930s designs offers faithful reproductions of vintage wallpapers that we’ve collected over the years. The 1930s were known for both floral and abstract geometric styles — the whimsical and the bizarre — and many with a bit of Art Deco flair.
In contrast to materials such as textiles, where older pieces are usually more fragile than newer ones, the opposite is often true of paper. If stored in a good environment, paper made in Europe from the late medieval period through to the mid-19th century tends to be in good condition.
What kind of paper do you use to store archival papers?
Use an archival quality paper tube that is buffered with low-lignin content. Select a tube that is at least two inches longer than the width of the widest sheet. Five sheets may be rolled on to one tube.
