It has always been customary, at least in our area, for paperhangers to write
their names on the wall before applying the paper. I can remember years
ago removing paper and finding multiple names on the wall of paperhangers long
gone. Unfortunately it is less common today. We still find our own
name on the wall when re-papering for an old customer, but finding any real
history has become somewhat of a rarity. On a recent job we uncovered a
"wall of history" dating back to 1894.
Click on images for a larger view.
Hill & Marsh Paper Hangers Oct. 29th, 1894
Kelly & Bailey - Interior Decorators - May 5, 1906 (on right)
S B Bolson & Sons - Stacy & Darin - May 11, 2004
(on left)
Homeowner - July 19, 1974 (on right)
S B Bolson & Sons - Oct. 13, 1986 - Ray Bolson & Ken Jr. (on left)
S B Bolson - Papeard May 27, 1934 (apparently
spelling wasn't Grandpa's strong suit)
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