Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Scrolled acanthus leaf and stylized plant. Printed in brown, orange, olive green, and tan on light brown ground. Chevron textured paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176131

Accession Number: 1985.26.398

Unused sample of border. Oak foliage with pineapple, pomegranate and lotus flower. Edged with intertwining bands of ribbons with rosettes. Printed in three greens, light red, yellow, blue, three browns on black ground. Rib textured paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176132

Accession Number: 1985.26.399

Wallpaper

Unused sample of floral and foliage patterned paper. Printed in metallic gold, two blues, red, yellow, and black on dark olive ground. Rib textured paper. Straight repeat.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176133

Accession Number: 1985.26.400

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Meandering vine with different varieties of flower blossoms against a metallic gold field with yellow flowers. Printed in orange, red, two pinks, two blues, green, olive and tan on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176134

Accession Number: 1985.26.402

Wallpaper

Unused sample of imitation textile paper. Pattern consists of groupings of tulips and other flowers mixed with scrolling foliage. Printed in two greens, red, dark grey, metallic gold, tan, and blue on brown ground. Rib textured paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176135

Accession Number: 1985.26.403

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of light blue flowers against a field of white rootlets on a grey ground.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176136

Accession Number: 1985.26.405

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of pink and yellow peonies and peach colored daisies against a metallic gold field. Printed in pink, yellow, peach, two greys, ivory and metallic gold on a beige ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176137

Accession Number: 1985.26.406

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating scene of pagoda, bamboo bridge and oblisk in background with peonies, irises, bamboo and other flowers in foreground. Bordered below by interlace. Printed in three browns, green, pink, yellow and metallic gold on a light olive green, embossed ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176138

Accession Number: 1985.26.408

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Lush foliage with large-scale poppies, tulips, black-eyed Susans, and daisies. Printed in two olive greens, brown, rose, red, maroon, two greens, two blues, white, and yellow on a tan, embossed ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176139

Accession Number: 1985.26.409

Wallpaper

Wallpaper sample. Repeating grid of metallic gold spider web on a beige ground.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176140

Accession Number: 1985.26.41

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Daisy-like flowers entwined with horizontally striped scrolls. Printed in white and olive green on an ungrounded, pale green paper.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176141

Accession Number: 1985.26.410

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of blackberry brambles with berries and blossoms and lush foliage. Printed in 18 colors, predominantly browns, blues and greens on an olive green ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176142

Accession Number: 1985.26.411

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale, continuous band of peonies and ochre, stylized blossoms bordered above and below by repeating oval and clover motifs. Printed in yellow, ochre, tan and five shades of green on an embossed, metallic gold field on an olive green ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176143

Accession Number: 1985.26.414

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Diagonally repeating Baroque floral motif framed by foliated serpentine vine. Printed in maroon on red to imitate cut velvet.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176144

Accession Number: 1985.26.415

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sprays of flowers separated by foliated and scalloped scrolls and stylized shell motifs. Printed in pink, rose, mauve, two browns, tan, pale blue, two greens, and metallic gold on a pale yellow ground.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176145

Accession Number: 1985.26.416

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Husk rod with pink rose blossoms and buds tied with a blue ribbon bordered above and below by row of beading. Printed in two pinks, rose, two greens, two greys, two blues, yellow, ochre, tan and brown on a pink liquid mica, embossed ground.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176146

Accession Number: 1985.26.418

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating grid of rearing lion on a shield against a field of chevron stripes with fleur-de-lis and foliated scrolls. Printed in maroon, blue, black, metallic gold and overprinted with black pin dots on ungrounded paper. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176147

Accession Number: 1985.26.419

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample with pattern imitating Native American woven pattern. Horizontal stripes of geometric figures in olive, red, mustard, and blue on taupe ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176148

Accession Number: 1985.26.42

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Asymetrical design of flowers, lattice and diaper designs, coat of arms, and scrolled foliage. Printed in mauve, maroon, light blue, green, brown, yellow, ivory, and tan, and overprinted with diagonal black lines. Printed on taupe ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176149

Accession Number: 1985.26.420

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Large-scale meandering vine with peony-like blossoms entwined by feather plumes. Printed in salmon, rust, Indian red, maroon, tan, brown, two greens, two greys, and taupe on a metallic gold field and embossed olive-brown-green ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176150

Accession Number: 1985.26.421

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Allover design of stylized flowers with berries or fruit and segmented foliage. Printed in pink, mauve, maroon, yellow, white and two greens on an embossed, pale liquid mica ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176151

Accession Number: 1985.26.422

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Sprays of roses and carnations with foliated and latticed scrolls. Printed in pink, taupe and mauve on an embossed, pink liquid mica ground.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176152

Accession Number: 1985.26.423

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Continuous band of peony blossoms and foliated scrolls edged by oval beading and flanked below by foliated plaster work moulding. Printed in two light olive greens, red, two greens, two blues, Indian yellow and tan on a dark olive green ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176153

Accession Number: 1985.26.424

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Trailing woody vine with roses, sprays of lilacs tied with bow knot, and flower basket. Printed in brown, taupe, peach and metallic gold against a field of light red sprigs on a red ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176154

Accession Number: 1985.26.426

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Continuous band of pink roses and small blue flowers bordered above and below by tongue and dart moulding. Printed in two pinks, rose, red, crimson, two blues, two greens, white, tan, and beige, over printed with black pin dots on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176155

Accession Number: 1985.26.427

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Repeating foliate scrolls bordered above and below by tongue and dart moulding. Printed in two browns, pink, metallic gold, red on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176156

Accession Number: 1985.26.428

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Continuous scrolling foliage with C-scrolls and vertical stripes. Printed in pastel pink, green, two browns, gold, beige, crimson flock and black on beige ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176157

Accession Number: 1985.26.429

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Continuous band of pink and lavender peony blossoms separated by fern-like foliage and small, yellow poms bordered above and below by chain wrapped fluted rod and row of beading. Printed in two pinks, rose, red, orange, two lavenders, mauve, two greens, ochre, pale yellow, white, two ...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176158

Accession Number: 1985.26.430

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, meandering vine with stylized flowers on an imitation moire field. Printed in burgundy, Indian red, and metallic copper on a mauve ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176159

Accession Number: 1985.26.432

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, geometric designs in imitation of woven oriental carpet or Indian blanket design. Printed in brown, Indian red, green and black on heavy embossed paper. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176160

Accession Number: 1985.26.433

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale, thick stemmed vine with stylized flowers, berries, and large, square shaped leaves. Printed in brown, tan, maroon, olive green, black, peach, and metallic gold overprinted with black diagonal lines and dots on an Indian red ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176161

Accession Number: 1985.26.434

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating stems of roses with pink, ochre and orange blossoms. Printed in two greys, green, pink, rose, ochre, tan, salmon, orange, beige, brown, and metallic gold on an embossed and polished, navy blue ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176162

Accession Number: 1985.26.435

Whist Counter

Brown, cream, black; oblong with rotating circulars; two central windows show numbers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: M. De G. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73417

Accession Number: 1969.1174.2

Miniature Book

Miniature book called "Bijou Picture of Paris," filled with engraved pictures of famous buildings in Paris.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Rock & Co. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73418

Accession Number: 1969.1175

Hairpin Box

Brn, gold; pomegranate shpd; lid, gld inter; pagoda & lscp scene

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73419

Accession Number: 1969.1176

Box

Light brown, green, and red box with a rectangular with hinged lid; flowers on top; blue interior

Date: 1920-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73420

Accession Number: 1969.1177

Fan

Blue bxx, yellow; filigree floral; pointed tips linked by ribbon

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73421

Accession Number: 1969.1178

Cigarette Case

Rectangular, multi out box, flowers; light brown, totally carved case; figs, landscape

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), teak (wood)

GUSN: 73422

Accession Number: 1969.1180

Cross

Celtic cross made of carved black wood. Small carved figures on front and flowers on back.

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), teak (wood)

GUSN: 73423

Accession Number: 1969.1185

Dominoes

Orange and green rectangular box with a white top, black bottom; black spots

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cardboard, ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73424

Accession Number: 1969.1186

Signet

Yellow and ivory; leg with foot; rectangular signet plate with canted corners

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), mother of pearl

GUSN: 73425

Accession Number: 1969.1187

Tumbler With Dice

Cylindrical dice cup decorated with chain motif. Two ivory dice with black dots.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 73426

Accession Number: 1969.1188.1

Tumbler With Dice

Cylindrical dice cup decorated with chain motif. Two ivory dice with black dots.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component), leather

GUSN: 73427

Accession Number: 1969.1188.2

Pick-up-sticks

Game contained in cylindrical carved wood case with cover. Contains twenty seven game elements, including miniature weapons and farm implements.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 73428

Accession Number: 1969.1190

Game Counters?

Ivory, red, blue, green, and black cylinder with a screw top with flowers; circular pieces with numbers

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), vegetable ivory

GUSN: 73429

Accession Number: 1969.1191

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73430

Accession Number: 1969.1192.1

Whist Pieces

Ivory, blue, green, pink; circular, flower motif; twist top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 73431

Accession Number: 1969.1192.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73432

Accession Number: 1969.1193.1

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73433

Accession Number: 1969.1193.2

Whist Counters

Blue, white, green, gold; circular boxs with reticulatd sides, top; rose; pieces

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73434

Accession Number: 1969.1193.3

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