Wallpaper - Greetings from Wilmington - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Wilmington wallpaper brings the graphic character of mid-century Americana directly to the wall. Originating from archival postcard artwork by The Tichnor Brothers, the design features bold souvenir lettering filled with miniature illustrations of local Delaware landmarks. Set against a soft powder blue backdrop, energetic retro stripes in yellow, orange, green, and purple cut across the composition with screenprint-inspired charm. Produced to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this mural wallpaper makes a vibrant statement while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the design is structured around large typography and illustrative detail inside each letter, we see this working best on an open, relatively uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a sofa gives the graphic layout room to breathe, allowing the individual landmark vignettes to remain clearly visible. It also makes an energetic addition to an entryway or hallway, where the welcoming postcard theme sets a lively, conversational tone as soon as you step inside. For rooms with standard or lower ceilings, the horizontal banding of the colour stripes helps create a pleasant sense of visual width across the wall.

Styling it

With its strong retro character and multi-coloured palette, we suggest balancing this wallpaper with relatively clean-lined furniture so the graphic artwork remains the focal point. Mid-century silhouettes in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, naturally complement the 1940s vintage aesthetic of the print. To avoid visual clutter around the detailed lettering, keep wall art on adjacent walls minimal and opt for simple, functional lighting in matte black or aged brass that echoes the print's vintage roots without competing with its colours.

Colour combinations

The palette centres on a gentle powder blue base, accented by bright stripes of golden yellow, warm orange, rich purple, and leaf green. To create a cohesive scheme, we recommend drawing from the softer background tone by painting adjacent walls and skirting boards in crisp off-white or a very pale, chalky blue. If you prefer a bolder, higher-contrast interior, picking up the warm orange or deep golden tones in accent pieces, cushions, or a solid armchair will tie the whole room together naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are created to be straightforward to hang in any home.