Historic New England

Wallpaper

Wallpaper border fragment. Very simple pattern of an undulating line with stylized sprigs. Printed in black on a white ground.

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178843

Accession Number: 1985.691B

This pastoral pattern depicts three vignettes that relate to prints and copperplate textiles of the period. The vignettes are lined up vertically. There is the couple with the rake, the standing shepherd with the seated woman and seated shepherd with a woman holding a basket of fruit. Each scene is ...

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178844

Accession Number: 1985.691A

Wallpaper

Border fragment. Spiral and leaf design. Attached to sidewall paper 1985.692A.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178846

Accession Number: 1985.692B

Wallpaper

Fragment. Losenge pattern with foliate element in the center of each losenge. White printed on unground paper.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178847

Accession Number: 1914.15A

Wallpaper

Fragments. Diamond and octagonal medallions with stylized foliage. Blended pink and white on unground blue paper

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178848

Accession Number: 1914.15B

Wallpaper

Wallpaper border fragment. Floral pattern, possibly daisies, printed in two shades of green flocking, two shades of grey, yellow, orange on a white ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178849

Accession Number: 1980.200

Wallpaper

Fragment. Scene of a dove, with olive branch in its beak, atop bow and arrows. Printed in three greens, grey, black and white on a grey ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178850

Accession Number: 1980.199B

Wallpaper

Fragment. Has part of the edge and trees seen in 1980.199A. Three shades of green, grey and black on a grey ground.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178851

Accession Number: 1980.199C

Wallpaper

Used fragment of border. Leaf motif with striped edge (pattern indecipherable). Prints in two greys, two reds and white on grey ground.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178852

Accession Number: 1980.199D

Wallpaper

Fragment. Landscape figure depicting a woman, in a rural setting, milking a goat. On the edge is a vertical, leafy stalk and next to it, a diamond pattern. Printed in three greens, grey, black and white on a grey ground.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178853

Accession Number: 1980.199A

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Medallions inset with a basket of roses. Medallions are connected by floral trails and topped with bowed ribbon. Diapered background. Prints in two pinks, blue, tan, white, two greens on beige ground.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178854

Accession Number: 1955.298B

Wallpaper

Fragment of trellis and floral wallpaper. Printed in red, pink, two greens, blue, white and black on white figured ground.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 178855

Accession Number: 1955.299C

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover dark brown, blue and green checks on ochre ground with fine, vertical, black lines imitating woven cloth.

Date: 1900-1910

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

GUSN: 178856

Accession Number: 1974.367

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Wide stripes with a stylized flower and leaf on either side with narrow stripes. With separate top and bottom borders. Printed in three ochres, two reds and two greens on a green ground.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Allen-Higgins Wall Paper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178857

Accession Number: 1974.365A

Wallpaper

Unused sanple. Bottom border, with matching top border (1974.365C), has a design of stylized, erect flowers alternating with leaves. Printed in three ochres, two reds and two greens on green ground.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Allen-Higgins Wall Paper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178858

Accession Number: 1974.365B

Wallpaper

Rolled fragments. Stylized stripe of grapevine, printed in blue.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178859

Accession Number: 1974.368

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, stylistic floral blossom repeat. Printed in tan over over field of five undulating black lines (in imitation of tapestry) on unground paper. Straight repeat.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Frederick Beck & Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178860

Accession Number: 1974.364

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover tapestry pattern with tree boughs and foliage printed in four greens, tan and beige and outlined in maroon on pale grey-green ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Standard Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178861

Accession Number: 1974.366

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Bottom border with matching top border (1974.365B), has a design of stylized, erect flowers alternating with leaves. Printed in three ochres, two reds and two greens on a green ground.

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Allen-Higgins Wall Paper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178862

Accession Number: 1974.365C

Wallpaper

Fragment. Border. Continuous guilloche with red centers. Printed in brown and metallic gold on ochre ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178863

Accession Number: 1996.56

Wallpaper

Fragment. Reform style. Stylized floral and leaf ornaments in green, salmon and metallic gold within white losenge on a grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178864

Accession Number: 1996.55

Wallpaper

Fragment. Border. Continuous floral chain wrapped around a fluted rod, with cable band along dotted edge. Printed in black and red on white ground.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178865

Accession Number: 1971.169B

Scissors

Brown blade sheath; triangular blades hinged toward handle; pinapple, floral motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), lizard leather, plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72747

Accession Number: 1969.1242

Scarab

Dk brown; insect body, ram head; hieroglyphics on bottom

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72748

Accession Number: 1969.1243

Serving Tray

Tray with square lacquered body decorated with rose colored peacock motif.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72749

Accession Number: 1969.1244

Signet

Brn, white; bulb, facetd hndl; rectangular signet, foliate mtf, dk patina

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72750

Accession Number: 1969.1245

Match Holder

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72751

Accession Number: 1969.1246

Match Holder

Dk patna; cylin body, shape of drum; ridged bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72752

Accession Number: 1969.1247

Pen Wiper

Pen wiper with circular, felt body. Four miniature rats mounted on top.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72753

Accession Number: 1969.1248

Paper Knife

Rd-brn; translucent; 1 sq end taperng to rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 72754

Accession Number: 1969.1251

Dish

Pch, brown, gry; oval; shallow well; footed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72755

Accession Number: 1969.1252

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Blue; bulb footed base; conformed unit with single central socket; three supports

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72756

Accession Number: 1969.2490.2

Shelf Clock

Rectangular shelf clock with an archd top; white face, black numbers; string inlay; mushroom feet

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

GUSN: 72757

Accession Number: 1969.2783

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72759

Accession Number: 1969.2876.1

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72760

Accession Number: 1969.2876.2

Plant Stand

Natural square top plant stand with an open front, straight sides to bracket feet, plain rear skirt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72761

Accession Number: 1969.2900

Desktop Embosser

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72762

Accession Number: 1969.2904

Electric Lamp

Square black base; straight cylindrical shaft

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72763

Accession Number: 1969.2918

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; black leathr inter; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), leather, mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72764

Accession Number: 1969.2919

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72765

Accession Number: 1969.2920

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72766

Accession Number: 1969.2921

Humidor

Rectangular; strapwork; hinged lid; tray; key

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), mahogany (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72767

Accession Number: 1969.2922

Letter Box

Brn, lt brown; rectangular, hngd slant frnt; peasant scenes; overall geom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72768

Accession Number: 1969.2936

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72769

Accession Number: 1969.3081.1

Electric Lamp

Black and gilt candlstck body with cylindrical coumnl, tilt shade with socket to side

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Beaver (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), silk (textile), tin (metal), wax, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72770

Accession Number: 1969.3081.2

Electric Lamp

Black electric lamp with a thin faceted baluster shaft and octagonal stepped base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72771

Accession Number: 1969.3082

Electric Lamp

Unr shpd pedestl on sq base, org chinoiserie decor on shade

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72772

Accession Number: 1969.3083

Electric Lamp

Three feet in shape of fantastic animals; column shaft with entwined vine

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 72773

Accession Number: 1969.3084

Souvenir Box

Brn, green; rectangular, hngd lid; blossom mtf medallion, line borders

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72774

Accession Number: 1969.3147

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