Decorating Collection

Paint Chart / 1908
PAINT CHART

Advertisement for Morses distemper with a decorator lying flat while painting the walls. Date: c.1924

Wates house interior imagined by Anne Morrow
Artists impression of the interior of a Wates house, done up in a rather fabulous 1960s scheme. Wates built a large number of houses on estates

Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting medals, Warsaw, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, presenting Iron Crosses to troops in Warsaw, Poland, soon after the city was captured by the Austro-German Army during the First World War

Window Gardening
A Victorian woman sits in a comfortable armchair reading a book, proud of her verdant display of plants decorating a large window

Wisdom by Lee Lawrie, part of the artwork that decorates the facade of the Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Buddhist Monks decorating the temple at Bouddha (Boudhanath), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Design for wallpaper with peacock feathers
Design for wallpaper with stylised peacock feathers. Pencil and gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1905

Royal Wedding 1871 - wedding cake
A magnificent royal wedding cake for the wedding of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, made by Queen Victorias chief confectioner at Windsor Castle

Flam-flam hippie girls, psychedelic dancers from The Pink Flamingo Club on Wardour Street in Soho help to decorate the new club, left to right, Lucy Clare, Denise Hunter and Judy Rose, London

Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)

Decorating Pottery - Barons Art - Barnstaple
Decorating by hand at Barons Art Pottery at Barnstaple, Devon. Here William Baron (grandson of the pottery founder William Leonard Baron) can be seen painting the pottery

Showroom of a Lantern Merchant in Peking, from China in a Series of Views
STC64425 Showroom of a Lantern Merchant in Peking, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) 1843 (coloured engraving) by Allom

Dollop of whipped cream, close up

Kaiser Wilhelm II at Kiel shipyard, Germany, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, visiting Kiel shipyard, Germany, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 2 October 1918

Plasterer, c. 1807 (oil on panel)
XYC146929 Plasterer, c.1807 (oil on panel) by Cranch, John (1751-1821); 14.5x16 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl with decoration
The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl hanging a wall decoration. The caption reads " Aiding and Abetting." Date: 1928- 1929

Old Bleach Linen Company Advert
An advertisement for The Old Bleach Linen Co. Ltd. and their new fadeless embroidered linen. Date: 1932

Womans hand being decorated with henna design, Rajasthan, India

Sacred bull statue and garlands, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

Decorated ancient wooden doorway, Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Morocco

Children hanging decorations on a Christmas tree (chromolitho)
6030618 Children hanging decorations on a Christmas tree (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Geo. decorates American, 5 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. decorates American, 5 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). King George V of Great Britain (1865-1936) giving a medal to an American soldier in France during World War I

Pershing decorating Americans, Feb 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Pershing decorating Americans, Feb 1919 (date created or published later). United States General John J. Pershing (1860-1948), head of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

Women and children decorating a church with holly, 1860 (engraving)
1579495 Women and children decorating a church with holly, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting women and children decorating a church with holly)

King George confers decorations, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George confers decorations, 1917. King George V presenting medals at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, as Decorating Acting Quartermaster C. Jones holds two medals

Mod Living Room
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Decorated blue wall with potted plants in the old alleys of Medina, Chefchaouen, Morocco

Close up of blue knobbed doorway on white wall background in the old alleys of Medina, Chefchaouen, Morocco

Blue staircase and colorful potted plant, Chefchaouen, Morocco

Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Handmade Tagine ceramic serving bowls in the souks of medina, Fes, Morocco

Brightly colored tagine bowls and plates in a ceramic shop in Fes, Morocco

Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Handmade ceramics crafts souvenirs in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Philosophical hall of Strahov library in Strahov Monastery, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Theological hall of Strahov library in Strahov Monastery, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Decoration Day at Philadelphia: Orphans decorating their Fathers Graves in Glenwood Cemetery, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Decoration Day at Philadelphia: Orphans decorating their Fathers Graves in Glenwood Cemetery, 1876. Tuesday, May 30, was kept sacred throughout the United States for the purpose of decorating

Sur le Front Italien; Visitant le front italien, le 4 fevrier 1917, le general Nivelle decore... 1 Creator: Unknown
Sur le Front Italien; Visitant le front italien, le 4 fevrier 1917, le general Nivelle decore de la Croix de Guerre francaise le duc d'Aoste, commandant d'une armee, 1917

Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Italian soldiers are decorated. Nearly the last act of Garibaldi, before closing his career, for the time

"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. Creator: Joseph Swain
"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. People decorating a church. Illustration to a short story. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

A Day of Celebration, 1902. Creator: Fanny Brate
A Day of Celebration, 1902

Flower decorating putti, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Flower decorating putti, c17th century

M. Poincare a Verdun; decoration du commandant Nicolai, chef du bataillon qui est rentre le... 191 Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; decoration du commandant Nicolai, chef du bataillon qui est rentre le premier, le 24 octobre, dans le fort de Douaumont. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins... 1916. Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins et Duparge et du lieutenant-colonel Regnier, salue le drapeau du regiment colonial du Maroc

M. Poincare a Verdun; le general Mangin, salue de l'epee le President de la Republique qui... 1916 Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; le general Mangin, salue de l'epee le President de la Republique qui vient de lui remettre la plaque de grand officier de la Legion d'honneur. 1916

Distribution of the Queen's Medals to the French Crimean Troops, by H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, 1856. The following address was delivered by his Royal Highness to the French army

Distribution of the Queen's Medals to the French Crimean Troops, by H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, at Paris, 1856. The review by the Emperor of the different corps of the Imperial Guard

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"Unleash Your Creativity: Exploring the Art of Decorating" Step into the Wates house interior imagined by Anne Morrow and witness a masterpiece come to life. Discover timeless inspiration from a Paint Chart dating back to 1908, where colors tell stories of their own. An Advertisement for Morses distemper captures the dedication of decorators, even lying flat while painting walls - true commitment. Witness history unfold as Kaiser Wilhelm II presents medals in war-torn Warsaw during WW1, where art meets honor. Experience the enchanting allure of Regional Sex through Indian decor, celebrating cultural diversity and vibrant aesthetics. Embrace nature's beauty with Window Gardening, bringing life indoors and transforming spaces into serene sanctuaries. Transport yourself to The Pink Flamingo Club on Wardour Street as flam-flam hippie girls dance in psychedelic harmony - an explosion of color. Marvel at Wisdom by Lee Lawrie adorning the Rockefeller Center facade; art that inspires contemplation and awe-inspiring grandeur. Observe Buddhist Monks meticulously decorating Bouddha Temple at Boudhanath - a UNESCO World Heritage Site radiating tranquility and spirituality. Indulge in opulence with a Design for wallpaper featuring peacock feathers; an elegant touch that adds regal splendor to any space. Travel back in time to witness the grandeur of a Royal Wedding in 1871, where every detail was meticulously decorated - including the wedding cake. Immerse yourself in history as Kaiser Wilhelm II visits Kiel shipyard during WW1; witnessing industrial prowess intertwined with architectural beauty.