LONGUE VUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA

Investigation of Historic Wallpaper

Nancy McClelland (1877-1959) provided historic and new wallpapers for this high style house built in the mid 20th century. She was one of the most influential American interior designers of the early 20th century and founder of the American Society of Interior Decorative (ASID). The papers, including hundreds of years old French and Chinese designs, remain as installed by her the historic prints have suffered in various ways since then. HCA studied and documented the condition and history of each and prepare restoration guidelines for the unique treatments needed.