Molecular Wallpaper - A 1950s Mini Set (Patreon)

During the 1951 Festival of Britain, the Festival Pattern Group collaborated with X-ray crystallographer Helen Megaw to come up with a theme that would showcase science in a trendy way. The crystalline arrangements of molecular compounds were a clear choice, as their repetition and symmetry led to easy patterns. Insulin (featured above) was especially popular and could be found on walls, furniture, and even clothing all across the UK.

I've included eight swatches. Insulin comes from The Medicine Cabinet, published by London's Science Museum. The rest are featured in From Atoms to Patterns: Crystal structure designs from the 1951 Festival of Britain, by Richard Dennis.

In addition to the wallpaper, there is a zip folder with the patterns so that you can put them on anything you want.

Feel free to tag me if you use it, I’d love to see! My TOU are here