Name: The Doffer Wall Mural
Brand: Lewis Wickes Hine
SKU: 7656

Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, The Doffer wallpaper mural is a black and white photo of a young boy or doffer as he replaces empty bobbins with full ones at Globe Cotton Mill. Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries.

Photo by: Lewis Wickes Hine

Murals Your Way offers different materials for every use - indoor and outdoor. We have prepasted, peel and stick, and materials that need paste added. Scroll through our options below to learn about each material.

Prepasted Wallpaper

High performance wallpaper with water activated adhesive backing
Smooth texture with a matte finish
Durable with or without top coat
10 mil/280 gsm Type I Commercial Grade, Class A Fire Rating
No paste required. Water activated adhesive backing
Wall paint - flat paint or primer
Recommended surfaces:
- Smooth painted drywall
- Light orange peel
- Primed, grade A plywood
- Primed hardwood
- Primed MDF
Okay for use on slightly textured walls
NOT recommended for humid or damp locations
Use in bathroom - No
NOT recommended for outdoor use
PVC Free, 10% post-consumer content

Vinyl HD - Texture

Commercial grade vinyl wallcovering for high traffic areas
Light texture with a matte finish
Durable with or without top coat
20 oz Type II Commercial Grade, Class A Fire Rating
Requires paste for installation
Wall paint - flat paint or primer
Recommended surfaces:
- Smooth painted drywall
- Lightly textured painted drywall
- Lightly textured orange peel
- Lightly textured knockdown
- Primed plywood/hardwood
- Primed MDF
Okay for use on slightly textured walls
Can be used in humid or damp locations WITH topcoat
Use in bathroom - Yes with topcoat
NOT recommended for outdoor use
Low VOC, Phthalate-free, 11% post consumer content

EnviroPro - Texture

Commercial grade, vinyl alternative wallcovering that brings together style and durability
Light texture with a matte finish
Very Durable
20 oz Type II Commercial Grade, Class A Fire Rating
Requires paste for installation
Wall paint - flat paint or primer
Recommended surfaces:
- Smooth painted drywall
- Lightly textured painted drywall
- Lightly textured orange peel
- Primed plywood/hardwood
- Primed MDF
Okay for use on slightly textured walls
Can be used in humid or damp locations WITH topcoat
Use in bathroom - Yes with topcoat
NOT recommended for outdoor use
PVC Free, Low VOC, Phthalate-free

For full material specifications, visit our Materials section to learn more about our materials as well as additional materials available through our sales team.

Printed and Shipped With Care

Every wall mural is one-of-a-kind and printed on demand. Every order is treated as a custom order to ensure that image quality, size, and material quality exactly fit your needs. Our standard lead time is approximately 10-12 business days from the time the order is placed until it arrives. Rush shipping and rush production are available for an additional fee.

Free Shipping (to the contiguous 48 U.S. states)

Free FedEx Ground shipping is available for all mural orders shipping to the contiguous 48 U.S. states. We also ship FedEx to Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. properties, but there will be shipping charges to those destinations. We offer 2nd day air and overnight rush shipping options for an extra charge.

International Orders

International shipping is available to all locations served by FedEx International Economy shipping. This option guarantees delivery within 2-3 business days to Canada & Mexico and 2-5 business days worldwide. Call us for international delivery rates or submit your shipping address within our checkout process. Murals shipped internationally may incur charges such as customs duties and import tax, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Rush Shipping

Need it fast? We offer expedited rush shipping for fast, guaranteed delivery. Choose between FedEx 2 Day or FedEx Overnight shipping.

Rush Production

Need your mural even faster? No problem! Murals Your Way offers a special rush production service. This expedites the printing of your mural so it becomes ready to ship out more quickly. Murals typically print and ship within 4-7 business days. If you need your mural sooner than 10-14 days, please see the chart below for expedited production and shipping options.

PRODUCTION OPTION	SHIPPING OPTION	AVERAGE NUMBER OF DAYS TO RECEIVE MURAL*
Regular Production	FedEx Ground	10-14 business days

Regular Production	FedEx 2 Day	8-12 business days

Regular Production	FedEx Overnight	7-11 business days

Rush Production	FedEx Ground	7-10 business days

Rush Production	FedEx 2 Day	4-7 business days

Rush Production	FedEx Overnight	3-6 business days
*Adding protective Topcoat or Microbloc Antimicrobial Topcoat to your mural will add one day to the estimates above.

Packaging

We take proper care to ensure that your mural is protected during shipping. Each mural comes rolled around a tube and wrapped in protective paper. The mural is then placed in a cardboard box along with protective plastic end caps and foam inserts. This packaging exceeds UPS and FedEx required standards.

Installation is quick and easy! Murals install in 52” wide panels. 2 people recommended for installation. To purchase wallpaper paste and installation kits, view our available accessories.

Installation and adhesive types vary by material. To learn more about each of our materials including installation guidelines, specifications and care, click on the material links below.

Requires Wallpaper Paste (Sold Separately):

Eco Bella – Texture: Lightly textured, commercial grade. Apply with wallpaper paste.
EnviroPro – Texture: Lightly textured, vinyl alternative. Apply with wallpaper paste.
Vinyl HD – Texture: Textured commercial grade vinyl. Apply with wallpaper paste.

Peel and Stick Adhesive Backing:

Smartstick: Removable, damage free, ideal for rentals or temporary installations.
Versagrip: Strong adhesive able to be installed indoors, outdoors and on floors.

Water Activated:

Prepasted Wallpaper: Spray with water to activate pasted backing. Easy removal.

For detailed installation guidelines, see Wall Preparation, Wall Mural Installation, and Installation Videos.

Looking for a professional to help with your installation? While Murals Your Way does not do installation, you can find professional installers in your area through the Wallpapers Installers Association or other professional service organizations.