Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of loosely arranged floral sprays (including peonies, tulips and daisies), foliate scrolls and garlands against a striped ground. Printed in 16 colors. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176122

Accession Number: 1985.26.387

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Meandering rose vine entwined with a lace ribbon and tied with bow knots. Printed in brown and green against a metallic gold field on an embossed, rust colored ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176123

Accession Number: 1985.26.388

Unused sample. Allover design of roses and cherry or apple blossoms entwined by foliate scrolls and ornamented with small flower baskets and garden rakes. Printed in pink, salmon, green, taupe and brown on a tan ground. Straight match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176124

Accession Number: 1985.26.389

Wallpaper

Continuous band of pink, red, and yellow roses bordered above and below by metallic gold circles and lunettes outlined in black. Printed in two pinks, red, maroon, green, yellow, white, metallic gold, and black on an ochre ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176125

Accession Number: 1985.26.39

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Grisaille rose spray within an arched frame with beaded oval medallion draped with foliate and ribbon swags. Printed in four greys on a polished grey ground. End of roll. Drop match.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176126

Accession Number: 1985.26.390

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of iris, cherry or apple and rose blossoms against alternating grey and blue liquid mica stripes. Printed in three greens, two blues, two pinks, two browns, yellow and cream on a grey ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176127

Accession Number: 1985.26.391

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover floral design composed of rows of stylized flower stems and strapwork. Printed in brown and taupe against a field of metallic gold dashes on a grey ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176128

Accession Number: 1985.26.392

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Scrolled foliage and stylized fleur-de-lis pattern. Printed in two browns, black, blue, red on tan ground. Chevron textured paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176129

Accession Number: 1985.26.396

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Scrolled foliage and peony, daffodil design. Printed in dark green, light green, red, pink, blue, and two browns on khaki green ground. Diapered textured paper (end of roll).

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176130

Accession Number: 1985.26.397

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

Wallpaper

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

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner, black. A) Rectangular tank with handle and adjustable wick. B) Removable, rectangular chimney/burner with window.

Date: 1882-1899

Maker: Florence (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mica (mineral), painting (coating), tin (metal), textiles

GUSN: 72898

Accession Number: 1969.19115AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, "American Beauty Iron," wedge-shaped, black contoured handle with shaped supports; electrical plug at back. A) Flatiron, B) Electrical cord.

Date: 1908-1929

Maker: American Electrical Heater Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), plastic (organic material), electric wiring

GUSN: 72899

Accession Number: 1969.19116AB

Flatiron

Flatiron, wedge-shaped body with beveled edge and molded handle with shaped supporter.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72900

Accession Number: 1969.19117

Iron Rest

Steel flatiron rest with conforming top, continuous side frame, legs, open-ended well below with shaped supports for top.

Date: 1905-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72901

Accession Number: 1969.19118

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Macbeth (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72902

Accession Number: 1969.19119A-C

Kerosene Lamp

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 72903

Accession Number: 1969.19120A-C

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72904

Accession Number: 1969.19121.1

Bobeche

Circular bobeche with shallow well and open center.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 72905

Accession Number: 1969.19121.2

Stereoo Opticon Viewer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72906

Accession Number: 1969.19122

Bookcase

Rectangular; shpd bk, side brds; 5 shlvs; curtn rods, rngs; incis/appl dc

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 72907

Accession Number: 1969.4759

Bookcase

Rectangular; 3 shlvs; kickbrd; concave top edge; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72908

Accession Number: 1969.4763.1

Bookcase

Rectangular; ovrhng top, convex frnt edge; 3 shelves; beaded moldings

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Possibly Ross, W. F. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72909

Accession Number: 1969.4763.2

Doll

Doll with pink skin, blue eyes, cork pate; porcelain arms, legs; jointed kid body;

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), leather, porcelain

GUSN: 72910

Accession Number: 1969.2329

Parasol

Pink, green, and white striped parasol with fringe and a turned handle and ivory cap.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 72911

Accession Number: 1969.2330

Doll

Faceless rag doll; dk green, red, white & prnt tierd skirt, frngd bdc

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72912

Accession Number: 1969.2346

"Frozen Charlotte" Doll

White body, black hair with curls; nude girl with outstretched arms.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 72913

Accession Number: 1969.2620

Handkerchief

Ivory; square with lace edge; monogramed

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lawn (textile)

GUSN: 72914

Accession Number: 1969.2621

Handkerchief

Ivory; embroidered-floral with scallop

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72915

Accession Number: 1969.2622

Pull Toy

Brn, white, green; cow & calf on wheeled platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72916

Accession Number: 1969.2625

Toilet, Miniature Kit

Rectangular box with three combs, shoehorn, buttonhook and two patteround brushes

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72917

Accession Number: 1969.2626

Flash Card

Green rectangular box; illustrated cards with alphabet and rhyme on each

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 72918

Accession Number: 1969.3226

Mechanical Animal

Gry, black, brown; seated striped cat on spring platform

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72919

Accession Number: 1969.3270

Miniature Bellows

Brn, red; spade shpd, molded face; metal nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72920

Accession Number: 1969.3309

Fireplace, Miniature Brush

Dark brown, red; rectangular brush, turound handle; blue ribbon handle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 72921

Accession Number: 1969.3310

Potty Chair

Round tablet crst; 3 spndls; bulb arms, legs; 4 dowel strtchrs; black

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72922

Accession Number: 1969.4541

Miniature Chair

Black chair with floral and vine motifs and 2 1/2 oval slats; 4 dowel stretchers and turned legs

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72923

Accession Number: 1969.4542

Badminton

Original green box; gour burgundy and white rackets; six white birdies

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), stamping (forming), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72924

Accession Number: 1969.4709

Doll's Cradle

Hooded; strt sides; ogee shpd foot board; 2 semicirc rockers

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 72925

Accession Number: 1969.4765

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