Wallpaper - Greetings from Altoona - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Altoona wallpaper brings classic mid-century postcard aesthetics to life on a bold scale. Created by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s, this screenprint-inspired design features large dimensional lettering across a deep cobalt blue background. Each letter in "ALTOONA" reveals miniature scenic landscape views of train tracks winding through lush green hills, waterways, and open skies, framed by vibrant red and golden yellow typography. The graphic composition creates a striking focal point with genuine retro character, produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural printed on subtly textured paper.

In the room

Because this design functions as an oversized vintage postcard, we like giving it a clear, central position. In a home office, study, or home library, it serves as an engaging backdrop that brings storytelling and historical Americana into the space. The bold graphic structure and rich cobalt base make it especially well suited to a feature wall, such as behind a desk or alongside a reading nook, where the scenic vignettes within the lettering can be appreciated up close.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this graphic wall mural with furniture and accents that echo its mid-century origins and structured typography.

Warm timber pieces, such as vintage walnut desks or medium-toned shelving, balance the cool intensity of the cobalt blue. Keeping surrounding large furniture relatively clean-lined allows the illustrative lettering to remain the main visual focus. Matte black or antique brass metal accents complement the print's industrial railroad heritage without competing with the vibrant yellow and red lettering.

Colour combinations

The palette centers on a rich cobalt blue foundation, accented by bright primary red, sunflower yellow, and the soft greens and blues found within the postcard vignettes.

When decorating around this wallpaper, we suggest pulling out the warmer tones for accents, such as deep mustard or terracotta, to create contrast against the cool background. For adjacent painted walls, crisp off-white or deep navy creates a cohesive setting that frames the mural cleanly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free, featuring a subtle physical structure in the paper that gives our designs a refined finish. Every wallpaper is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, making it simple to transform your interior.