2003/105/2-2 Wallpaper sample book, titled 'David Miles Handprinted Wallpaper', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972

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2003/105/2-2 Wallpaper sample book, titled 'David Miles Handprinted Wallpaper', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972

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Wallpaper sample book, titled 'David Miles Handprinted Wallpaper', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972

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The Industrial Design Council of Australia (IDCA) 'Good Design' label was an elite sign symbolising quality and prestige within the retail industry.

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Wallpaper sample book, titled 'David Miles Handprinted Wallpaper', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972

Patterns include 'Roundabouts', 'Opus', 'Byzantin', and 'Dumbarton'. It also includes designs which were selected by the Industrial Design Council of Australia (IDCA) for their Australian Design Index in 1972. These designs feature the IDCA's 'Good Design' label.

The book has a brown and black cover with silver lettering. A paintbrush is stuck in the sample book.

Designed: Miles, David; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; 1972

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2003/105/2-2

Production date

1972

Height

583 mm

Width

370 mm

Depth

50 mm

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