History Papers Fabric Collection by Lewis & Wood

A collection with genuine provenance behind every design. History Papers draws inspiration from rock carvings, stencilled walls and Georgian damask, with archive designs sourced from the V&A and the American Museum & Gardens in Bath — including Georgia, based on a bold Georgian wallpaper discovered in a derelict Brentford building in 1966 by Philip Jebb and later donated to the V&A, from which Lewis & Wood hold special permission to reproduce it.

Translated onto fabric — primarily wide-width linen — these are designs with real weight and character, scaled generously and printed with the screen-printing craft that Lewis & Wood has perfected at their Gloucestershire mill since 1993. For curtains and soft furnishings where the history of a pattern matters as much as how it looks.

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How much fabric do I need?

It depends on the window or furniture and on the pattern repeat, which is given on every product page. Your curtain maker or upholsterer will give you an exact figure; order it all at once so it comes from the same batch and arrives as one continuous length.

Can I order a sample?

Yes. Most fabrics have a sample, and up to 6 samples are delivered free. Samples show the colour and the weave, though not always the full pattern repeat.

Can fabric be returned?

Fabric is cut to order for you, so it can't be cancelled or returned. That's why we always suggest ordering a sample first.

How long will delivery take?

Every product page shows its own delivery time and an estimated arrival date. Delivery is free on UK mainland orders over £100; Northern Ireland, the Highlands and islands are charged at checkout.

Do you offer trade accounts?

Yes, for interior designers, decorators and commercial projects. Find out about trade accounts.

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