Historic New England

Wallpaper

Rainbow wallpaper with yellow to orange blended floral medallions and serpentine foliate curves in white on a blended polished ground of green, yellow and orange.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177141

Accession Number: 1969.576

Wallpaper

Fragment. Small-scale, allover design of red and black berries on a brown stem with meandering grass or vine in white. Printed on a taupe ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177142

Accession Number: 1969.588

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Anglo-Japanese stylized flowers and foliage with Japanese medallions and shells. Printed in olive, tan, black and orange-red on ochre ground.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177143

Accession Number: 1969.593

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Ceiling paper. Moon, stars and sunbursts printed in tan, grey and metallic gold on cream ground. Drop repeat.

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177144

Accession Number: 1969.599

Unused sample. Anglo-Japanese floral pattern. Asymmetrical arrangement of flowers within geometric frames and in filled with geometric patterns. Printed in maroon, turquoise, orange, olive and metallic gold on black ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177145

Accession Number: 1969.600

Wallpaper

Vertical stripes. Plain broad stripe framed by narrower stripe. Burgundy printed on a red ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177146

Accession Number: 1969.606

Wallpaper Fragment

Wallpaper fragment. Large feathery leaves and flowers. Embossed. Silver mica, gold mica, sand, light brown on a white ground.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Robert S. Hobbs & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177147

Accession Number: 1969.783A

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Greek key pattern stripe with stylized leaf ornaments, fretwork and lobed cartouches within stripes. Printed in two shades grey, crimson, brown, black and white on a pale grey-blue ground

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177148

Accession Number: 1969.580.1

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Renaissance Revival. Stripe. Repeating red and green schematic flowers within blue and green cartouches bordered by diaper pattern stripe. Printed on polished white ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177149

Accession Number: 1969.580.2

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Allover floral pattern with branches of dogwood, roses. Grey, brown, beige dark blue on a blue ground. Drop repeat.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Imperial Wallcoverings (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177150

Accession Number: 1969.783B

Wallpaper

Fragment. Border. Narrow border with twisted foliage in two greys and black and maroon edges.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177151

Accession Number: 1969.586.1B

Wallpaper

Fragment. Diaper pattern printed in ochre with light green diamonds printed in the center, from which "rootlets" grow. Printed on unground paper.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177152

Accession Number: 1969.586.2

Wallpaper

Fragment. Green and blue floral pattern printed on white ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177153

Accession Number: 1969.586.3

Wallpaper

Fragment. Large-scale diaper pattern. Diamonds formed by cream, maroon and grey interlace with reverse printed maroon floral design in center. Printed on ochre ground.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177154

Accession Number: 1969.586.4

Wallpaper

Fragment. Diaper pattern formed by red outlined cable on white ground, and green ovals at intersections. Interior of each diamond is grey with small white 8-petaled flower.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177155

Accession Number: 1969.586.5

Wallpaper

Fragment. Foliate diaper pattern. Dark grey diamonds with three entwined leaves and red and yellow flower head printed in the center. Printed on grey ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177156

Accession Number: 1969.586.1

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Bunches of fruit on an allover, simple floral background. Two greys, two browns, pink, red, white and light blue on a blue ground.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Imperial Wallcoverings (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177157

Accession Number: 1969.782C

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Floral medallions with yellow roses. Diapered background. Printed in two greens, two yellows, gold liquid mica, silver liquid mica and olive on a beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1895-1915

Maker: York Wallpaper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177158

Accession Number: 1969.782A

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper border. Floral medallions with yellow roses. Diapered background. Border matches sidewall. Printed in olive, two greens, yellow, two ochres, silver mica and gold mica on blended white, green and pink ground.

Date: 1895-1915

Maker: York Wallpaper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177159

Accession Number: 1969.782B

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Grisaille strapwork framing vignette of houses, separated by medallions of hunting gear and gardening tools. Printed in green, yellow, red and salmon on light grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1934

Maker: Imperial Wallcoverings (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 177160

Accession Number: 1969.785B

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Ceiling paper. Allover pattern of small lines and circles composed of dots interspersed with slightly larger dots. Printed in tan, grey and red on beige ground.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177161

Accession Number: 1969.785A

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover floral pattern. Small stylized flower blossoms in blue, cadmium red, white and pale pink surrounded by small, pale pink twigs. Printed on pink ground.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 177162

Accession Number: 1969.577.5

Wallpaper

Imitation of Italian velvet. Large floral pattern in dark red, brown, and peach on orange ground. Drop repeat.

Date: 1877

Maker: Watts & Co., Ltd. (Manufacturer) Scott, G. Gilbert (George Gilbert), 1839-1897

GUSN: 177163

Accession Number: 1919.517d

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

Beaded Bag

Grn, slvr; tube shape, beaded; slvr frnge ea. end; 2 movabl bands

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 73435

Accession Number: 1969.1194

Card Case

Multi; patterned inlay; rectangular, rounded crnrs; fitted flush top

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), coloring, inlay (process)

GUSN: 73436

Accession Number: 1969.1195

Pillbox

Box with rounded corners and hinged, flat lid. Floral inlay and silver interior.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73437

Accession Number: 1969.1196

Inkwell

Cast iron inkwell painted black. In the shape of a monk reading book. Lid opens back at monk's belt-line.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 73438

Accession Number: 1969.1197

Desk Tray

Rectangular; rounded crnrs; white, multi; prcd, scallopd edge; 4 legs; figs

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 73439

Accession Number: 1969.1199

Apron

Sheer discolored white dotted swiss; waistband of same material; ties divided into three sections, first section a continuation of waistband; second section same width but shorter than first, divided by seam , single layer, hemmed at sides and end, end edged with lace. Two front patch pockets edged ...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 73440

Accession Number: 1969.5076