Wallpaper - Greetings from Bethlehem - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Bethlehem wallpaper brings the classic mid-century American travel postcard to life as large-scale wall art. Originally produced by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s, the design features bold three-dimensional block lettering across the centre, with each letter framing architectural landmarks, collegiate buildings, and historic bridges from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The backdrop radiates with soft rays of sky blue, warm sunlit orange, and muted purple. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design brings graphic retro character to any feature wall.

In the room

Because the central typography and detailed architectural vignettes span the entire width of the image, we find this mural works best across a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full lettering can be appreciated without interruption. It is particularly well suited to a dedicated home office, a hallway, or an open-plan living room where graphic art sets a distinctive tone. In a holiday home or guest room, it functions naturally as a focal feature behind a sofa or low headboard. The bold perspective lines draw the eye inward and upward, making it an engaging choice for rooms with standard ceiling heights.

Styling it

To let the graphic strength and screenprint character of the wallpaper take centre stage, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined mid-century modern or vintage-inspired furnishings. Warm timber pieces in teak, walnut, or honey oak complement the golden and burnt orange tones of the lettering.

Keep larger upholstery and floor coverings relatively understated in solid tones such as charcoal, slate grey, or cream so the wall does not compete with too many patterns. Matte black metal lighting, industrial shelving, or simple framed vintage prints elsewhere in the room will naturally reinforce the retro Americana aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres around a rich palette of sky blue, burnt orange, sunset gold, muted purple, and brick red, grounded by deep black linework. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, we recommend pulling out the softer sky blue or a muted biscuit tone to keep the room bright and balanced.

If you prefer a moodier, more tailored scheme, pairing the mural with deep slate blue, navy, or rich charcoal on adjacent surfaces creates striking contrast and frames the warmth of the central lettering. For accent textiles and accessories, touches of rust orange and olive green echo the architectural greenery and brickwork within each letter.

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 our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives every design a refined finish.

All of our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing versatile options suited to both homeowners and those living in rented spaces.