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Palestine

Framed watercolor of a two masted ship with nine unfurled sails and an American flag at the stern. There are fourteen people on deck. the first mast has a blue and white flag with a white "P" and the second mast has four blue and white flags. The top flag is halved diagonally, the second is halved v...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Macpherson, M (Copyist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180093

Accession Number: 2006.44.862

Membership certificate

Framed membership certificate for the Massachusetts National Guard. Black calligraphy text above and below a black ink drawing of a horsedrawn artillery regiment. A red wax seal is in the bottom left corner and a dark blue, light blue and red striped ribbon is framed in the upper right corner.

Date: 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wax

GUSN: 180094

Accession Number: 2006.44.877

Membership certificate

Framed membership certificate to the Massachusetts Historical Society. Black ink calligraphic text with three signatures at bottom and a raised circular seal at center bottom.

Date: 1961

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180096

Accession Number: 2006.44.878

Wallpaper

Border paper pasted on fireboard. Imitation of a rococo carved foliate border. Cream and beige.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 180098

Accession Number: 1972.106b

Stephen Phillips holding a ball

Framed photograph of Stephen Phillips as a young boy holding a ball. He is dressed in a white one piece longsleeve pantaloon costume with a belt and leggings and black leather boots.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic paper, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180101

Accession Number: 2006.44.893

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Caster set

Castor set consisting of four bottles in blown, clear glass on a shallow metal stand. .1 = stand, silver-plate over copper. Rectangular base with rounded edges and shallow sides, decorated with pressed band of wary ribbing. Vertical metal frame holds four bottles with finger grip at top. Four ball f...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, pressed glass, silver (metal), copper (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 180110

Accession Number: 1993.594

Cruet set stand

Cruet set consisting of four bottles in blown, clear glass on a shallow metal stand. Stand, silver-plate over copper. Rectangular base with rounded edges and shallow sides, decorated with pressed band of wary ribbing. Vertical metal frame holds four bottles with finger grip at top. Four ball feet on...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: Sheffield (Maker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 180111

Accession Number: 1993.594.1

Caster

Glass condiment bottle, with all over diagonal dimple pattern and cylindrical body. Visible pontil mark. .2a-spice bottle, b. perforated copper lid, domed with finial.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 180112

Accession Number: 1993.594.2AB

Cruet with stopper

Glass condiment bottle, with all over diagonal dimple pattern and cylindrical body. Visible pontil mark. .3a-oil/vinegar bottle. Neck shaped to form pouring spout. b. stopper with spherical, fluted finial.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 180113

Accession Number: 1993.594.3AB

Cruet with stopper

Glass condiment bottles with all over diagonal dimple pattern and cylindrical body.Visible pontil mark. Dry condiment bottle with wide neck and flaring rim, tall cylindrical lid with spherical finial.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 180114

Accession Number: 1993.594.4AB

Cruet with stopper

Glass condiment bottles with all over diagonal dimple pattern and cylindrical body. Visible pontil mark. Oil/vinegar bottle, neck shaped to form pouring spout. Stopper with spherical, fluted finial.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 180115

Accession Number: 1993.594.5AB

Three Eldest Children of King Charles I

Framed photographic print of the three eldest children of Charles I, Charles, Prince of Wales (1630-1683); James, Duke of York (1633-1701); and Mary, Princess of Orange (1631-1660), stand between two King Charles spaniels. The elder boy is wearing a shirt with a scalloped edged lace collar and cuffs...

Maker: Reproduction of Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641 (Artist)

Material: photographic paper, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180116

Accession Number: 2006.44.919

Coffee service

Porcelain coffee service consisting of a coffeepot, three plates, a muffin dish, and two coffee cups with matching saucers. All pieces have white bodies with magenta pastoral scenes.

Maker: Wedgwood

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180117

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114

Coffeepot

Porcelain coffeepot with lid. Cream background with magenta pastoral scenes on both sides, on the front of the spout, and covering the lid. A solid magenta line encircles the opening of the spout, the top of the pot, the outer edge of the lide and the outer middle section of the handle. A v-shaped f...

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180118

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.1ab

Bread-and-butter plate

Small porcelain bread and butter plate. Cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center of plate. Solid magenta line around the outer rim of plate. Magenta v-shaped feather pattern around plate just inside of the solid line.

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.2

Bread-and-butter plate

Small porcelain bread and butter plate. Cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center of plate. Solid magenta line around the outer rim of plate. Magenta v-shaped feather pattern around plate just inside of the solid line.

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180120

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.3

Dessert plate

Porcelain dessert plate. Cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center of plate. Solid magenta line around the outer rim of plate. Magenta v-shaped feather pattern around plate just inside of the solid line.

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180121

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.4

Muffin dish

Porcelain muffin dish with lid. Lid has cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center. Protruding from center of scene is a flower shaped knob with magenta detailing of v-shaped feather patterns and elongated teardrop shapes. A solid magenta line encircles the lower edge of the lid. A v-sha...

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180122

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.5ab

Saucer

Porcelain coffee cup saucer. Cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center of plate extending past the cup depression. A solid magenta line encircles the rim of the saucer. A v-shaped feather pattern also encircles the saucer, just inside the solid line.

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180123

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.6

Saucer

Porcelain coffee cup saucer. Cream background with magenta pastoral scene in center of plate extending past the cup depression. A solid magenta line encircles the rim of the saucer. A v-shaped feather pattern also encircles the saucer, just inside the solid line.

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180124

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.7

Coffee cup

Porcelain coffee cup. Cream background with identical magenta pastoral scenes on the outside of the cup. A solid magenta line encircles the inner edge of the rim. A v-shaped feather pattern encircles the inner edge of the rim, just inside of the solid line. A solid magenta line also runs partially d...

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180125

Accession Number: 2006.44.1114.8

Reproduction Wallpaper

Rolled sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "P.V.M.A. Rainbow, Deerfield" pattern (#321) by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Rainbow design of repeating floral medallions separated by scrolling, flowered leaves. Printed in blended blue, yellow and white on an ungrounded paper.

Date: 1988

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179323

Accession Number: 1988.70A

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Anglo-Japanese composition of scenes of the adventures of Buffalo Bill; Native American encampments; the ambush of the Deadwood Stage Coach; bear hunting. Printed in yellow, green, orange, and two browns.

Date: 1887-1897

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179324

Accession Number: 1973.112

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Sanitary paper showing various vignettes of English sports and recreations: polo; fox hunting; tennis; cricket; rugby; fishing; golf; running. Printed in red, blue, yellow and brown. Drop match.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179325

Accession Number: 1930.1794

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Alternating stripes of entwined floral vines framing a figure and a bird against a brown field and a trailing floral vine with stylized flowers. Printed in two browns, grey, blue, green, yellow, pink, and red.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179326

Accession Number: 2000.229

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Pattern consists of alternating floral medallions inset with rosettes or diamonds. Prints in grey, metallic (?) gold on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Jones & Erwin (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179327

Accession Number: 1985.859

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Vertical stripe of bouquet of flowers in basket or vase alternating with rose and bud. Prints in mauve, two pinks, four greens, yellow, dark grey on light grey ground. Drop repeat.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179328

Accession Number: 1985.870

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Chinoiserie-style pattern of decorated vases and pots filled with chrysanthemums and peonies alternating with pots filled with scrolls next to illustrated book. Prints in ochre, two browns, green, dark blue, mauve, yellow on white ground.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179329

Accession Number: 1985.868

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale, classically-inspired pattern. Repeating pendant comprised of arabesques, bellflowers, garland and doves is set within diapered cable. Prints in cream, metallic gold on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179330

Accession Number: 1985.866

Wallpaper

Two unused rolls. Pattern consists of diapered flower and roots inset with anthemion. Prints in tan and gold on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179331

Accession Number: 1985.856AB

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Scenic paper depicting English equestrians partaking in a fox hunt or horse race. Riders are jumping fences and wading through water. One rider thrown from mount. Prints in blue, four greens, brown, tan, orange, yellow on white ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179332

Accession Number: 1985.858

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Scenery figure paper. Four alternating vignettes: two consist of morning glories with butterflies; the third with French shepherdess sitting with sheep; the fourth is of shepherd playing a horn sitting with sheep. Prints in three greens, two pinks, blue, tan, brown on cream ground.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179333

Accession Number: 1985.865

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Ashlar-style paper. Rectangular blocks inset with scenes of "The WABASH" (a paddleboat) alternating with scene of figures sitting in small boats, possibly fishing. Prints in white, two greys on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179334

Accession Number: 1985.873

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Landscape figure paper depicting soldier leaving behind his farm to join the war; vignette separated by laurel wreath and cap with feather. Diapered background. Prints in mauves, green, brown, ochre on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179335

Accession Number: 1985.864

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Vignette of shepherd or shepherdess kneeling with goats alternates with vignette of two birds. Diapered background. Prints in red, pink, mauve, green, blue, grey on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179336

Accession Number: 1985.863

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Scenery figure paper depicting French shepherdess with sheep and dog alternates with a vignette of flowers in basket. Prints in two pinks, red, three greens, two blues, two greys on grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: Arthur Sanderson & Sons (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179337

Accession Number: 1985.857

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Scenery figure paper depicting Governor's Palace and Capitol in Williamsburg, Virgiinia. Prints in three greens, blue, two pinks, white, tan on beige ground.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179338

Accession Number: 1985.855

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Pattern consists of framed rectangles inset with American eagle with halo of seven stars, surrounded by undulating ribbons and stars. Prints in metallic gold, two greys, black on white ground.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179339

Accession Number: 1985.867

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Neoclassical design of scrolled foliate garlands, floral medallions, ribbon and kylix. Prints in metallic gold on green ground.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179340

Accession Number: 1985.869

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Pattern consists of vertically repeating bouquets of wheat and fruit in urn, flanked by a stripe of foliated hearts. Prints in taupe, black, purple on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Inez Croom, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179341

Accession Number: 1985.860

Wallpaper

Unused partial roll. Scenery figure paper depicting two Japanese women at chest filled with ceramics; alternates with vignette of painted vase on stand; separated by tree branches. Prints in two greens, metallic copper, grey, black, yellow on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179342

Accession Number: 1985.861

Wallpaper

Unused sample, possibly the end of roll. Pattern consists of vertically repeating motif of urn filled with wheat and fruit, alternating with urn filled with coneflowers flanked by a vertical stripe of foliated hearts. Prints in dark pink, white, taupe, cream on light pink ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Inez Croom, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179343

Accession Number: 1985.872

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Chinoiserie inspired paper. Large-scale octagons framed with scrolling leaves and inset with a vase and a grouping of fruits and flowers (peonies, grapes, apricots) with bird and butterfly. Prints in beige, tan, three pinks, two blues, black on white, woven-textured ground.

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179344

Accession Number: 1985.871

Wallpaper

Rolled sample. Vignette of a boy with net and woman with bucket of fish in a small boat fishing, alternating with a pagoda. Printed in pink, white, black and green.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179345

Accession Number: 1985.657

Wallpaper

Unused, incomplete sample. Tile pattern with scenes depicting Paul Revere's ride and accompanying text "Hang a Lantern aloft/in the belfry arch/of the North Church/tower as a signal light. One if by land/Two if by sea/and one on the opposite shore will be." Prints in white on brown ground.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179346

Accession Number: 1985.862

Wallpaper

Unused sample/roll. Vertically-striped paper consisting of ribbon-like bands over marblized ground. Prints in two blues, pink, red, black, gold, grey on beige ground.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179347

Accession Number: 1996.88

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Leaf pattern in pindots, overprinted with mottled design. Printed in three browns, metallic gold, green on beige ground.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179348

Accession Number: 1996.100

Wallpaper

Five fragments of paper. Meandering floral pattern. Prints in red, metallic gold, two blues, green, brown, pink on light blue ground. Floral embossed paper.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179349

Accession Number: 1996.97A-E

Wallpaper

Pre-cut sample. Vine leaf with berries. Prints in blue, green, red, black, brown, metallic gold glitter on beige ground.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179350

Accession Number: 1996.101AB

Roll

Unused roll. Floral border on mottled background. Prints in red, blue, metallic gold, brown, blue, pink on beige ground. Floral textured embossed paper.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179351

Accession Number: 1996.103