Historic New England

Wallpaper Border

Unused sample/roll of border. Vine-like flower with delicate, scrolled foliage. Prints in two pinks, mica (?), dark red on ungrounded, light orange paper.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179364

Accession Number: 1996.89

Wallpaper

Roll. Scrolled foliate medallions inset with roses. Printed in two greens, metallic gold, white, two pinks on green ground, embossed paper.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179365

Accession Number: 1996.90

Unused sample/roll. Delicate design consists of floral garlands, C-scrolls, floral wreaths with ribbons, and stylized fleur-de-lis. Prints in dark red, pink, gold, tan on pink and green irise ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179366

Accession Number: 1996.91

Roll

Unused roll. Scenic paper. Consists of alternating scenes of Greek ruin on an island and a castle and arched bridge. Prints in three greens, brown, yellow, light red, pink, grey on cream ground. Canvas-textured, embossed paper.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179367

Accession Number: 1996.92

Wallpaper

Unused partial roll. Moire pattern. Prints in silver mica on beige ground.

Date: 1930-1945

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179369

Accession Number: 1996.94

Wallpaper

Unused, pre-cut sample. Grapeleaf motif. Prints in two reds, pink, three greens, metallic gold and copper on green, ungrounded paper.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179370

Accession Number: 1996.98

Roll

Unused sample/roll. Stylized leaf or seaweed motif. Prints in silver mica on pink ground.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Barnes Wall Paper Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179371

Accession Number: 1996.99

Wallpaper

Unused, pre-cut samples. Grapeleaf motif. Prints in three greens, two reds, brown, metallic gold, copper, black on green ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179372

Accession Number: 1996.98bc

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Stylized floral medallions, fleurons and stars. Printed in two greens, gold, ochre, brown, black, grey on light yellow; pebble textured ground.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179373

Accession Number: 1996.86

Wallpaper

Fragment. A piece of Tynecastle paper, a sized canvas hand-pressed into wooden molds, has small, overall, floral pattern with foliated scrolls. Half is colored in red, green and brown and then gilded. The top is uncolored.

Date: 1874-1920

Maker: Morton, W. Scott (Designer) Tynecastle Tapestry (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179374

Accession Number: 1965.139

Wallpaper on plaster

Ashlar pattern of blocks with foliate in center and framed by interlace in the corners. Printed in green, brown and dark tan on a light tan ground. Hung on plaster.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, fibrous plaster, plaster, horsehair

GUSN: 179375

Accession Number: 2000.1652

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Alternating shell and feather motifs on a sprig background below a horizontal row of stylized flowers. Printed in green, white, black, ochre and pink.

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179376

Accession Number: 2000.404

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Repeating grid of artichoke element framed by serpentine, flowering vine and strapwork composed of continuous honeysuckle vine. Printed in two blues and two greens. Straight match.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179377

Accession Number: 1998.5853

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Alternating grey and green climbing ivy against a field of grey pinstripes.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179378

Accession Number: 1998.5850

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Large-scale, meandering, woody vine sprouting stylized blossoms. Printed in red, rose, pink, two lavenders, three greens, two blues, yellow, two browns, tan and white. Drop match.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179379

Accession Number: 1998.5851

Wallpaper

Rolled sample. Allover design of pink climbing roses with lush foliage. Printed in brown, seven greens, yellow, two pinks, two mauves and magenta.

Date: 1902-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179380

Accession Number: 1998.5852

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Diapered pattern composed of lace-like diamonds inset with paterae. Prints in white, grey on pink ground.

Date: 1923-1935

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

GUSN: 179381

Accession Number: 1978.218

Wallpaper

Twenty-one, unused, partial rolls. Diapered pattern of lines and roses over trellis-like, diapered pattern inset with roses. Prints in red, three pinks, green, black on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179382

Accession Number: 1978.209A-U

Wallpaper

Four unused rolls. Diaper pattern composed of stylized leaves, diamonds and circles inset with patera. Printed in white on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179383

Accession Number: 1978.220A-D

Wallpaper

Seven unused rolls and samples. Diaper pattern inset with sprigs of flowers and berries. Prints in two reds, two greens, ochre, yellow on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179384

Accession Number: 1978.206A-G

Wallpaper

Eight wallpaper fragments. Imitation beveled wood molding. Prints in two greys, white, black on white, polished ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179234

Accession Number: 1998.6122.23

Wallpaper

Used fragments. Imitation marble column base. Prints in two greys, green, black on white ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179235

Accession Number: 1998.6122.24

Wallpaper

Used fragments. Imitation marble columns. Prints in three greys, black on white ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179236

Accession Number: 1998.6122.25

Wallpaper

Four used fragments. Imitation marble, Corinthian column capital. Prints in two greys, black on a grey ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179237

Accession Number: 1998.6122.26

Wallpaper

Used fragments. Imitation egg and dart molding and dentil molding. Prints in two greys, black, white on grey ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179238

Accession Number: 1998.6122.27

Wallpaper

Three unused rolls and fragments. Plaid patterned paper. Prints in grey, taupe on cream ground. Textured paper. Straight repeat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179239

Accession Number: 1998.6122.3

Wallpaper

Two unused rolls. Stylized floral medallion pattern in gold on cream ground. Textured paper. Vinyl coating?

Date: 1974

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179240

Accession Number: 1998.6122.31

Wallpaper

Fragment. Grisaille garland entwined with two olive, flocked cables above a flocked row of beads and rectangles in black and bright green.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179241

Accession Number: 1964.297B

Wallpaper

Fragment. Gothic architectural elements in grisaille framing alternating vignettes of Northern Europe drinking (tavern) scene and train station or possibly English subway system. Printed in two shades of green, three greys, brown on grey ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179242

Accession Number: 1964.297

Wallpaper

Unused samples. Stylized ogee motif created with scrolled foliage and stylized flowers. Prints in olive green, red, yellow, white on light green ground. Drop repeat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179243

Accession Number: 1964.16ab

Wallpaper

Fragment. Repeated daisy-like flower heads in white on a tan/ochre ground.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179244

Accession Number: 1971.185.1

Wallpaper

Fragment. Medium-scale, allover floral design in green on grey ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179245

Accession Number: 1971.185.2

Wallpaper

Fragment. Gothic stripe. Vertically repeating Gothic architectural elements; arches, tracery, and niches. Printed in cream, tan and grey on a white ground. Straight match.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179246

Accession Number: 1971.185.3

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Scene of a large Gothic/Turkish structure (probably a cathedral) with a long, meandering bridge with stairs. A sailboat is departing and people ascend the stairs. Printed in blue, aqua, three greens, two browns, tan, grey, and pale pink on white ground.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 179247

Accession Number: 1971.185.4A

Wallpaper

Fragments of William Morris "Woodland Weeds." Wood lilies in the scrolling foliage and small 4-petaled flowers on a dotted field. Printed in five greens, yellow, salmon, rose, blue and tan on an ivory ground. Straight match.

Date: 1905

Maker: Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer) Dearle, J. H.

GUSN: 179248

Accession Number: 1987.148A-F

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Diagonally repeating gilt floral sprigs with berries accented with maroon flock on a pink ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179249

Accession Number: 1918.938

Wallpaper Dado

Wallpaper fragment. Dado paper printed in tan, three browns, cream, white and two blues on tan ground.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Etienne Delicourt (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179250

Accession Number: 1918.937

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sweeping serpentine stiff leaves framing floral medallions. Printed in grey, green and white on a pale polished green ground.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179251

Accession Number: 1918.939

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Rococo Revival scrolls framing fountains ornamented with flower bouquets and rose garlands. Printed in beige, taupe, blue, green, pink, lavender, maroon, orange, yellow and red on polished, white ground. Straight match.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179252

Accession Number: 1918.940

Wallpaper

Fragment. Landscape vignette with central dome tower framed by large-scale foliate scrolls. Printed in four greens on a polished white ground.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179253

Accession Number: 1918.941

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Floral sprigs with connecting tendrils against a vertical satin stripe. Printed in blue, tan, brown, silver mica and white on a blue ground. Straight match.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Standard Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179254

Accession Number: 1969.597.1

Wallpaper

Unused sample of allover foliate design. Willow-like leaves in white and grey on a lavender-grey ground. Straight match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179255

Accession Number: 1969.603

Wallpaper

Fragment. Repeated yellow lilies on a silver, liquid mica, diapered field. Printed in yellow, green, ochre and liquid mica on an ivory ground. Straight match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Henry Gledhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179256

Accession Number: 1969.601

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Overall repeat of Rococo cartouche with central sprig of roses. Printed in mustard, silver and gold mica, green, brown on a yellow ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Standard Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179257

Accession Number: 1969.597.2

Wallpaper

Fragment. Striped paper. Taupe ground with alternating metallic gold, beige and green stripes. Straight match.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179258

Accession Number: 1969.602

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragments. Striped design of repeating urns with flower bouquets alternating with continuous stripe of calyxes. Printed in metallic bronze, brown, grey and white on a light grey ground. Straight match.

Date: 1912-1913

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179259

Accession Number: 1988.44A-C

Wallpaper

Fragment of a panel of Fresco wallpaper. Arched pattern with architectural mouldings: dentil mouldings, guilloche pattern, bead and reel, stylized flowers. Block-printed in black, red-orange, taupe and cream on a tan ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 179260

Accession Number: 1988.43.1

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments. Sidewall panel paper part of a fresco set (see 1988.43.1). Pattern of taupe, tan and black guilloche on a red field bordered by bead and reel molding delineate a panel with stylized diaper pattern cut from a field of beige strapwork.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179261

Accession Number: 1988.43.2A-E