Paper Trail

Inspired by an exhibition of historic children's wallpaper at New York City's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we've tracked down the best modern-day prints for your child's bedroom.

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THE CONTEMPORARY GET


Jugend-Köynnös wallpaper

Kaspar wallpaper, $144 a roll, Sandberg, Stark Wallcoverings (above)


THE ARCHIVAL GEM


Alice in Wonderland, 1968 wallpaper

Classic tales and nursery rhymes have provided the fodder for many children's wallpapers over the years. This one, by artist John Rombola, brought Alice's adventures into the psychedelic era.


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