Lincrusta is a deeply embossed wallcovering. A British invention, it was the brainchild of inventor Frederick Walton who earlier (1860) patented linoleum floor covering. Lincrusta was launched in 1877 and was used in a host of applications from royal homes to railway carriages. The linseed gel continues to dry for many years, so the surface actual...
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thick embossed wallpaper
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Lincrusta was a kind of linoleum, used for decorative purposes at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century, having a raised pattern so as to resemble embossed leather.
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Lincrusta was a substance used in ornamental plastic material around 1900. It was invented by James Walton and was composed of cellulose paper and pulverised cork, compressed, soaked with oil and resin, and while in a semi-viscous state stamped with dies to give an impression in low relief. It was non-absorbent, very elastic and flexible and resemb...
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