Talk:Lincrusta

Anaglypta redirects here, where I am told that Lincrusta is similar to it. This is not helpful in finding out what anaglypta is. All I know now is that it is presumably another kind of embossed fabric wall covering- which I already knew from looking at it. I still don't know what it is made from, or how it is distinguished from lincrusta. FZ 00:15, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Lincrusta was invented in 1877 by Frederick Walton. It became an instant success because it was the first washable wallcovering and appealed to the Victorians because of its sanitary properties as well as its durability and ornate effects. Originally made on a linen backing, it was however, quite rigid. Because of this, an employee by the name of Thomas J Palmer invented a similar product which, being made from wood pulp and cotton, was lighter and more flexible. This was to become Anaglypta (from the Greek words 'Ana' (meaning raised) and 'Glypta' (meaning Cameo).

Seeing this as a threat to Lincrusta, Walton decided not to progress it, so Palmer patented the product, parted from Walton, moved to Lancaster and began production of Anaglypta in partnership with Storey Bros in 1887.

Anaglypta and Lincrusta came together again in 1931, when they were merged to form the Relief Decorations branch of Wallpaper Manufacturers (WPM). After a period of stability, Relief Decorations was sold to Reed International in the 1960's and with considerable investment the first duplex product made entirely of wood pulp was launched - this is now marketed as Anaglypta Original.

Anaglypta, now a brand owned by CWV Limited, consists of a quality range of vinyl and paper paintable textured wallcoverings, produced on traditional paper and 'easy to hang' paste-the-wall substrates. Lincrusta remains 'the ultimate wallcovering', made from linseed gel and wood flour, and becoming more durable with time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Queens Mill (talk • contribs) 14:02, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

Ver De Mer mention in the article should probably be verre de mer - literally translated it means sea glass. Just a guess, since the ver de mer page doesn't exist. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.119.81.135 (talk) 19:27, 21 March 2011 (UTC)