Wallpaper - Greetings from Reading - Screenprint Postcard

Created by The Tichnor Brothers, this vintage postcard design brings classic 1940s Americana straight to the wall. The bold lettering of "READING" arches across the centre, with each block letter framing a detailed vignette of local landmarks and scenic views from Reading, Pennsylvania. Flowing red script introduces the phrase "Greetings from" above, balanced by a bright yellow "PA." and a scatter of red and blue stars across the background. A soft gradient shifts smoothly from warm apricot orange down to sky blue, giving our wallpaper a distinctive screenprint-inspired look. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, it offers a graphic statement piece full of retro character.

In the room

Because the design works as a single, bold graphic composition, we see it making the greatest impact on an accent wall where the lettering can be appreciated in full. In an entryway or hallway, it creates an immediate, welcoming talking point as soon as you step inside. It also suits a casual living space, a home office, or a vacation home where you want to introduce a touch of mid-century nostalgia. Giving this mural wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the three-dimensional lettering and detailed scenes within each letter to stand out without being obscured by tall bookcases or bulky furniture.

Styling it

To balance the vibrant colours and dynamic typography, we suggest pairing this design with relatively clean-lined, understated furniture. Mid-century modern pieces in warm wood tones, such as teak or warm oak, naturally complement the 1940s vintage aesthetic. Keep the surrounding decor uncluttered so the wall remains the primary focal point; a low-profile media console or an unadorned bench beneath the mural works particularly well.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a lively palette built around warm apricot, soft sky blue, bold primary red, and sunny yellow. To create a cohesive look across the rest of the room, you could pull the warm apricot or a soft cream into the adjacent painted walls to keep the space feeling bright and inviting. Alternatively, picking up the rich crimson or navy from the stars for smaller accents, such as cushions or ceramic lamps, helps tie the surrounding room back into the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure on the surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to bring distinctive character and considered design into your home.