Wallpaper - Greetings from Allentown - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Allentown wallpaper captures the unmistakable character of mid-century Americana through the classic large-letter postcard aesthetic by The Tichnor Brothers. Bold red and orange typography anchors the composition, with each letter in "Allentown" revealing vignettes of local landmarks, historic architecture, a monument, and a bridge. Behind the lettering, radiating graphic lines stretch across a vibrant gradient transitioning from warm yellow to bright sky blue. We produce our wall murals to order and made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, making it straightforward to introduce authentic retro print styling into your interior.

In the room

Because of the strong central lettering and graphic rays, we see this mural wallpaper working best on a feature wall where the entire composition can be appreciated without major breaks. In an entryway or hallway, it creates an immediate focal point that greets you right at the door. It is also well suited to a vacation home, guest room, or a dedicated games area or study where you want to lean into vintage travel nostalgia. Because the design has high contrast and rich colour saturation, giving it an uninterrupted wall behind a low credenza or seating bench allows the landmark illustrations inside each letter to remain clearly visible.

Styling it

When decorating around such a graphic print, we like balancing its bold personality with relatively clean, understated furniture. Mid-century modern shapes with simple silhouettes work naturally alongside the 1940s postcard aesthetic.

To keep the focus on the artwork, we would avoid busy competing patterns nearby and instead choose solid textiles. Simple warm timber pieces or clean painted finishes let the radiating sky blue and sunny yellow background stand out without visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper brings together radiant yellow, sky blue, deep orange, and punchy red. To build a balanced scheme around it, we recommend drawing on the softer sky blue or a muted off-white for adjoining walls and woodwork. If you want a moodier, more grounded feel, deep navy or charcoal accents in surrounding furniture create a striking contrast against the warm sunset gradient and crisp typography.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. We print on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.