Historic New England

Wallpaper fragment

Unused sample. Large scale stylized flower surrounded by stylized leaves and flower buds. Printed in olive, two greens and gold on a crimson flocked background.

Date: ca. 1893

Maker: Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (Designer) Jeffrey & Co (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103493

Accession Number: 2008.6.15

Unused sample. Sprays of roses with stems and leaves tied together with scrolling green ribbons. Printed in two pinks, red, maroon and three greens on a white ground with white ground with textured damask pattern.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103494

Accession Number: 2008.6.16

Wallpaper Fragment

Unused sample. Scrolling acanthus leaves, flowers and bell-flower chains surrounding a central urn holding a bouquet of flowers. Printed in two pinks, two blues, two greens, two browns, and mauve on a tan ground with horizontal dark stripes to imitate a textile.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103495

Accession Number: 2008.6.17

Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Large-scale sprays of pink flowers with leaves and scrolling vines. Printed in two pinks, mauve, maroon, and three greens on white polished ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103496

Accession Number: 2008.6.18

Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Large-scale sprays of roses with stems and leaves. Printed in three pinks, mauve, maroon, and three greens on white polished ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103497

Accession Number: 2008.6.19

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Diaper pattern composed interconnected jagged edge squares. Printed in violet and grey on a polished white ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103498

Accession Number: 2008.6.20

Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Large-scale, baroque, floral pattern with scrolling foliage and berries printed to look like cut velvet. Printed in two shades of crimson on a red ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103499

Accession Number: 2008.6.21

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Woven cross-hatch pattern in white on a dark gray ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103500

Accession Number: 2008.6.22

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Urn with floral bouquet with floral trails, swags and scrolling foliage. Printed in two pinks, mauve, yellow, brown, two blues, and three greens on a cream grosgrain ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103501

Accession Number: 2008.6.23

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Mixed flower bunches with scrolling foliage and swags. Printed in beige, peach, brown, crimson, and four greens on a glossy cream ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103502

Accession Number: 2008.6.24

Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Vertical stripes. Stylized flowers repeat vertically on stripes which alternate with stripes bearing an egg and dart pattern. Printed in white and gold on a glossy cream ground.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103503

Accession Number: 2008.6.25

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Bouquets of mixed flowers. Printed in three greens, two pinks, two yellows, and brown on a white background.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103504

Accession Number: 2008.6.26

Unused Wallpaper Sample

Unused sample. Floral bouquets over creeping branches covered in small flowers. Printed in two pinks, two purples, two browns, three greens and white on a green ground imitating grosgrain.

Date: 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103505

Accession Number: 2008.6.27

Wallpaper Sample

Unused wallpaper sample. Design consisting of dice, dominoes, playing cards, hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs. Block printed in red, black, white, blue, tan, and gold on a dark brown ground.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 103506

Accession Number: 2008.6.28

Bench

Rectangular top bench with four splayed legs.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59729

Accession Number: 1942.3234

Footstool

Rectangular top and skirt, cut corners, single board feet with a triangle cutout.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59730

Accession Number: 1942.3235

Wing Chair

Easy chair with scalloped crest rail. Colonial Revival. Board back, wings, and arms. Drop-in spring seat. Blue quilted upholstery. Traces of white or yellow paint on refinished boards stained reddish brown.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59731

Accession Number: 1942.3236

Wing Chair

Easy chair with curved crest rail. Back, wings, and arms composed of repurposed boards. Drop-in spring seat with wooden frame. Blue quilted cushion upholstery.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59732

Accession Number: 1942.3237

Footstool

Rectangular top footstool with a beaded edge, two single board feet with an ogee cutout.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59733

Accession Number: 1942.3238

Candlestand

Candlestand with two candle arms, a circular top, a turned shaft, and tripod base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59734

Accession Number: 1942.3239

Rocking Chair

Tablet back rocking chair with scroll arms, bamboo legs and stretchers, and a cushion with a red and geen geometric pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59735

Accession Number: 1942.3240

Armchair

Six spindle back armchair with a serpentine crest, splint seat, and traces of red and black paint.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 59736

Accession Number: 1942.3241

Salt Box

Red stained, rectangular salt box with an arched back, a hole for hanging, and a hinged lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59737

Accession Number: 1942.3242

Candlestand

Octagonal top candlestand with an adjustable shaft and a cross footed base, painted red-brown.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59738

Accession Number: 1942.3244

Wall Mirror

Rectangular frame with angled mirrors forming two faces.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59739

Accession Number: 1942.3245

Table

Rectangular top table with four square splayed legs and box stretchers.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59740

Accession Number: 1942.3246

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59741

Accession Number: 1942.3248.1

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59742

Accession Number: 1942.3248.2

Silhouette

This double-cut (shoulder area cut separately from the head) silhouette is a bust-length profile of a man. The uncut areas of his coat, green waistcoat, stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back), and hair are all detailed in watercolor and india ink.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: R., S. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59743

Accession Number: 1942.3249

Portrait of a Man

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a black coat and yellow pants with a cane and a top hat. Framed.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59744

Accession Number: 1942.3252

"The Indian King"

Full-length frontal view image of a Native American with arms outstretched in an oval surround. Framed.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59745

Accession Number: 1942.3253

Landscape Picture

Rural scene of a salt-box type house at crossroads surrounded by fall foliage. Framed.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59746

Accession Number: 1942.3254

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with four lights, a hinged door, and a triangular chimney with a strap handle. Electrified.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59747

Accession Number: 1942.3255

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with three pierced lights, one glazed and hinged door, and a handle.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59748

Accession Number: 1942.3258

Sconce

Sconce with a semi-circle base and a rectangular back plate with a half round crimped top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59749

Accession Number: 1942.3259

Candlestick

Wooden rectangular candlestick with a block base, vertical and horizontal frame supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59750

Accession Number: 1942.3260

Rushlight Holder

Circular base with a spiral twisted shaft and arm with a candle socket and rush clamp.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59751

Accession Number: 1942.3261

Candlesnuffer

Scissor style candle snuffer with rounded finder holes and a pointed end.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59752

Accession Number: 1942.3262

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a red frame, three glazed lights with wire cages, and a hinged door. Electrified.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59753

Accession Number: 1942.3263

Candle Holder

Adjustable double arm on circular base with three feet.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59754

Accession Number: 1942.3264

Lantern

Large cylindrical lantern with a conical top, allover piercing, and a hinged door.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59755

Accession Number: 1942.3265

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59756

Accession Number: 1942.3266

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black and red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59757

Accession Number: 1942.3267

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59758

Accession Number: 1942.3268

Candelabra

Conical candelabra with two rings holding candle sockets on a faceted base.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59759

Accession Number: 1942.3269

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a wide board frame stained green, four glazed sides, and a hinged door.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59760

Accession Number: 1942.3270

Candlestick

Candlestick with a conical weighted base, dished bobeche, and a cylindrical shaft with a push-up lever. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59761

Accession Number: 1942.3271.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a conical weighted base, dished bobeche, and a cylindrical shaft with a push-up lever. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59762

Accession Number: 1942.3271.2

Lantern

Half round lantern with a pierced, hinged door and horizontal wires on the flat side. Electrified.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59763

Accession Number: 1942.3272

Lantern

Electrified lantern with an eight sided diamond shape with eight trapezoidal lights, a hinged door, and a chimney.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59764

Accession Number: 1942.3274

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