Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating palette with paint brushes, floral painted platter and vase with handles painted with birds. Printed in blue, ochre, orange, red, olive, metallic gold and black on a tan ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176280

Accession Number: 1985.26.815

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Green vertical stripes and green, undulating lines on a field of small scalloped lines on a green ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176281

Accession Number: 1985.26.81

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Meandering climbing rose vines printed in peach, mauve, red, four greens and grey on a floral embossed, liquid mica ground. Drop match.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 176282

Accession Number: 1985.26.91

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment.Trailing vine of wild roses and wild flowers, rendered realistically in rose, mauve, three pinks, two purples, lavender, two blues, three greens, two greys, yellow, ochre, tan, and white on embossed, ivory ground.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 176283

Accession Number: 1985.26.683A

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Vertically repeating, stylized fruit trees. Printed in ochre on yellow ground. Drop match.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176284

Accession Number: 1985.26.89

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Bouquet of roses above arabesques enclosed by a wreath and draped with floral garlands and beaded swags. Printed in lavender, purple, two blues, two pinks, green, yellow, ochre and tan on an embossed beige ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176285

Accession Number: 1985.26.83

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Vertically repeating, stylized stems with leaves and berries alternating with wide stripes. Printed in maroon and crimson on a smooth, red ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176286

Accession Number: 1985.26.94

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Alternating wide, medium and lighter green stripes with imitation silk moire design. Printed in white on a green ground. Drop match.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176287

Accession Number: 1985.26.90

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Wide pink stripes alternating with stripes of pink flowers and ochre C-scrolls flanked by rows of beading and stripes of scalloped berried and floral vine. Printed in two pinks, red, two greens, ochre, yellow and liquid mica on unground paper.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176288

Accession Number: 1985.26.95

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Wide blue stripes alternating with light blue stripe with pink flowers and ochre C-scrolls flanked by rows of beading and stripes of scalloped berries and floral vine. Printed in two pinks, red, two greens, ochre, yellow, two blues and liquid mica on embossed paper.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176289

Accession Number: 1985.26.72

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of pink poppy plants in grass. Printed in two pinks, red, white, three greens, yellow and liquid mica on a beige ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176290

Accession Number: 1985.26.96

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale rose pattern. Printed in many colors: three pinks, mauves, reds, three greens, orange, two browns on cream ground. Rib textured paper.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176291

Accession Number: 1985.26.485

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of alternating octagons with central floral motifs and diapered fields and stylized flower tiles at the intersections. Printed in maroon, blue, brown, light blue, and metallic gold on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176292

Accession Number: 1985.26.455

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sprays of roses tied with ribbons and connected by rose garlands. Printed in tan, taupe, beige, pink, yellow, white and metallic gold on an embossed, grey-blue ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176293

Accession Number: 1985.26.458

Wallpaper

Allover design of foliated scrolls with berries and flowers. Printed in white, green, burnt sienna, blue, and ochre on a grey ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176294

Accession Number: 1985.26.51

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large sprig of clovers and flower draped with a banner alternating with smaller clover and flower sprigs against a field of continuous foliate scrolls.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176295

Accession Number: 1985.26.348

Wallpaper

Unused sample. All over meandering vine with white daisy-like flower and blue, yellow and white flower buds. Printed in olive green, dark green, maroon, blue, yellow and white on a light olive ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176296

Accession Number: 1985.26.200

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Classical-inspired pattern of urns with scrolling leaves and ribbons filled with floral bouquets. Embossed arabesque pattern in background. Printed in off white, green and tan on light brown ground. Drop repeat.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 176297

Accession Number: 1985.26.547

Wallpaper

Green lozenges with Greek keys at the intersections framing metallic, foliate sprigs. Printed on an emerald green ground. Straight match.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176298

Accession Number: 1985.26.53

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Pattern consists of scrolled foliate medallion with fleur-de-lis alternating with smaller fleur-de-lis on a background of diapered fleur-de-lis. Printed in dark red, orange, grey, greenish grey and black on brown/orange ground. Chevron textured paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176299

Accession Number: 1985.26.540

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Striped ribbon design. Vertical row of blue netting bordered by simple vine and alternating with cross-grain ribbon of pink roses and yellow bow knots. Printed on baby blue and liquid mica, embossed ground.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176300

Accession Number: 1985.26.726

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Allover design of stylized flowers with berries or fruit and segmented foliage. Printed in pink, mauve, maroon, yellow, white and two greens on an embossed, pale liquid mica ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176151

Accession Number: 1985.26.422

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Sprays of roses and carnations with foliated and latticed scrolls. Printed in pink, taupe and mauve on an embossed, pink liquid mica ground.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176152

Accession Number: 1985.26.423

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Continuous band of peony blossoms and foliated scrolls edged by oval beading and flanked below by foliated plaster work moulding. Printed in two light olive greens, red, two greens, two blues, Indian yellow and tan on a dark olive green ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176153

Accession Number: 1985.26.424

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Trailing woody vine with roses, sprays of lilacs tied with bow knot, and flower basket. Printed in brown, taupe, peach and metallic gold against a field of light red sprigs on a red ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176154

Accession Number: 1985.26.426

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Continuous band of pink roses and small blue flowers bordered above and below by tongue and dart moulding. Printed in two pinks, rose, red, crimson, two blues, two greens, white, tan, and beige, over printed with black pin dots on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176155

Accession Number: 1985.26.427

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Repeating foliate scrolls bordered above and below by tongue and dart moulding. Printed in two browns, pink, metallic gold, red on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176156

Accession Number: 1985.26.428

Wallpaper border

Unused wallpaper border sample. Continuous scrolling foliage with C-scrolls and vertical stripes. Printed in pastel pink, green, two browns, gold, beige, crimson flock and black on beige ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176157

Accession Number: 1985.26.429

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Continuous band of pink and lavender peony blossoms separated by fern-like foliage and small, yellow poms bordered above and below by chain wrapped fluted rod and row of beading. Printed in two pinks, rose, red, orange, two lavenders, mauve, two greens, ochre, pale yellow, white, two ...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176158

Accession Number: 1985.26.430

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, meandering vine with stylized flowers on an imitation moire field. Printed in burgundy, Indian red, and metallic copper on a mauve ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176159

Accession Number: 1985.26.432

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, geometric designs in imitation of woven oriental carpet or Indian blanket design. Printed in brown, Indian red, green and black on heavy embossed paper. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176160

Accession Number: 1985.26.433

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale, thick stemmed vine with stylized flowers, berries, and large, square shaped leaves. Printed in brown, tan, maroon, olive green, black, peach, and metallic gold overprinted with black diagonal lines and dots on an Indian red ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176161

Accession Number: 1985.26.434

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating stems of roses with pink, ochre and orange blossoms. Printed in two greys, green, pink, rose, ochre, tan, salmon, orange, beige, brown, and metallic gold on an embossed and polished, navy blue ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176162

Accession Number: 1985.26.435

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Wide stripe of large-scale blossoms alternating with stripe of continuous berried vine with shields. Printed in imitation of tapestry in green, two blues, salmon, rust, brown, and two greys on an olive green ground and overprinted with a black screen pattern. Straight match.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176163

Accession Number: 1985.26.436

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, stylized flowers and berries printed against an imitation damask field and overprinted with black pinstripes. Printed in two blues, yellow, red, peach, tan, two taupes, brown and black on an olive green ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176164

Accession Number: 1985.26.437

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sprays of roses, peonies, and carnations connected by garlands and supporting horns, lyre, bells and sheet music. Printed in two pinks and red on ungrounded paper. Drop match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176165

Accession Number: 1985.26.438

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large foliate scrolls entwined with oak leaves and acorns. Printed in brown, four greens, peach and burnt umber on a dark tan ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176166

Accession Number: 1985.26.439

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Imitation brocade of diagonal, diapered stripes interrupted by foliate scrolls framing a pineapple. Printed in red, orange, three blues, green, two browns, and metallic gold on a tan ground. Drop match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176167

Accession Number: 1985.26.44

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of stylized flowers and foliage ornamented with an ashlar pattern. Printed in two mauves, grey and metallic gold on embossed, ungrounded paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176168

Accession Number: 1985.26.442

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large baroque flowers with berries and metallic gold, geometric patterns on the foliage. Printed in two browns, tan, green and metallic gold on a polished and embossed, chartreuse ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176169

Accession Number: 1985.26.443

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating grid of stylized sprigs on a diapered ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176170

Accession Number: 1985.26.444

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Stylized flower blossoms against a field of meandering, lace ribbons. Printed in pale yellow, mauve, grey, green, rust and taupe on ungrounded, embossed paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176171

Accession Number: 1985.26.445

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Stylized flowers framed by geometrically patterned arches. Printed in tan, metallic gold and black on a brown, embossed ground and varnished.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176172

Accession Number: 1985.26.446

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating stylized flower blossoms and lace fans bordered by rows of bead and reel and pendants. Printed in light peach, white, brown, yellow, metallic copper and gold on a light olive green embossed ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176173

Accession Number: 1985.26.271

Wallpaper

Unused sample, incomplete repeat. Stylized floral elements, rendered flatly and arranged symetrically within scalloped frames. Printed in light blue, white, salmon, taupe and metallic gold on a beige, embossed ground.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176174

Accession Number: 1985.26.5

Wallpaper

Anglo-Japanese paper of stylized flowers, leaves, and geometric pattern. Prints in three browns, maroon, yellow, blue/grey, gold, and dark mustard on olive ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176175

Accession Number: 1985.26.6

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Embossed paper. Meandering tree branch with exotic flowers, cherries, berries, pears, pomegranates, and pineapple on geometric patterned, embossed field. Printed in brown, taupe, and tan on a green ground. Drop match.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Possibly Balin, Paul

GUSN: 176176

Accession Number: 1985.26.449