![]() Following the Aesthetic mantra of More Is More, Winchester covered ceilings, dadoes, and entire walls in a riot of patterns to create rooms rich in texture and stylized ornament. Patterns range from Celtic knots to Anglo–Japanese waves and moons. Around 70 rolls, many still in their original wrapping, are displayed in her storage room. ![]() Sarah Winchester fell in love with Lincrusta, and bought dozens of rolls in myriad patterns, more than she could ever use. (A similar wallcovering made of embossed paper is called Anaglypta.)Ĭomplex patterns are a hallmark of Aesthetic interiors here, the wood cove has gilded beading and carved sunflowers. Similar to linoleum-patented by Walton in 1860-Lincrusta is embossed with steel rollers to create a decorative, three-dimensional surface. ![]() Metallic paper, wood trim, a Lincrusta dado, and hand-worked lace come together in the dining room.Ī sturdy wallcovering made from linseed oil and wood flour, Lincrusta–Walton was invented by the Englishman Frederick Walton in 1877.
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