Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Crimson, tan, cream, tan and blue liquid mica speckles overprinted with maroon dashes on a pink ground.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Chicago Wall Paper Mill (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 178343

Accession Number: 2000.320

Fragment. Fireboard paper. A rural scene with four figures and a dog. The men are working the land in front of the house. Printed in white, four greens, yellow, red, two blues, two browns, beige, tan and grey on a cream ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178344

Accession Number: 2000.321

Wallpaper

Fragments. Allover design of entwined wild roses in maroon and metallic gold on an olive ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178345

Accession Number: 2000.322AB

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Wallpaper corners. Coffered squares inset with flowered branch and fruit (possibly pomegranates or figs). Printed in brown, tan, olive, burnt sienna and two blues on a light olive ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178346

Accession Number: 2000.323

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sanitary paper. Tile pattern with sprig framed by C-scrolls. Printed in orange and red on a yellow ground and then varnished.

Date: 1900-1910

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

GUSN: 178347

Accession Number: 2000.324

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover design of chrysathemum sprays printed in taupe against a white grid or screen on a beige ground.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178348

Accession Number: 2000.325

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Oval medallions, encircling flowers, framed by floral wreaths with torches and ribbon. Floral swags connect medallions to bouquets. Printed in green flock on a green mica, embossed ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178349

Accession Number: 2000.334

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover floral pattern with pin stripes in the background. Printed in two shades of taupe. Printed over pinstripes in metallic gold on an unground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178350

Accession Number: 2000.339

Wallpaper

Unused fragment. Floral stripe paper. Prints in two lavenders, two greens, black on white ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178351

Accession Number: 2000.348

Wallpaper

Unused fragment. Stylized floral fleuron set in diaper pattern. Prints in two greens, orange, periwinkle blue, white, black on tan, ungrounded paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178352

Accession Number: 2000.352

Wallpaper

Unused fragment. Small floral bouquet set over large leaf. Cube diapered pattern background. Prints in lavender, green, brown, white on brown, unground paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178353

Accession Number: 2000.353

Wallpaper

Unused fragment. Ashlar-style pattern of rectangular molding with diamond and quatrefoil patterns. Prints in blue and white on green, ungrounded paper.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178354

Accession Number: 2000.354

Wallpaper

Fragment. Coat-of-arms beneath a crown flanked by two roaring lions standing on a ribbon and surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath. Printed in blue, maroon, pink and metallic gold [now tarnished] on a tan ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178355

Accession Number: 2000.357

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating floral sprays with berries printed in brown on a beige ground. Straight match.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178356

Accession Number: 2000.358

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Grey and white arabesques with stylized flower terminals and roses. Printed on a vibrant, polished, green ground. End of roll.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178357

Accession Number: 2000.359

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating flowering bough with fern-like leaves and rootlets. Printed in brown, black and green on a white ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178358

Accession Number: 2000.360

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Scenery paper of alternating vignettes. Three figures in a ruin in front of a collonade with Gothic arch and scene of soldiers firing rifles. Printed in brown, raw umber, tand and light peach on a white ground. Drop match. End of roll.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178359

Accession Number: 2000.362

Wallpaper

Fragments. Framed scenes of rustic village and view of pyramids separated by interlaced strapwork. Printed in brown, raw umber, white, tan and green on a beige ground.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178360

Accession Number: 2000.363

Wallpaper

Fragment. Floral stripe pattern with vertical floral vines and stylized floral elements embellishing the narrow stripes. Printed in brown, olive, orange, grey and white and green on a grey ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178361

Accession Number: 2000.371

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Repeating green flowers with maroon pindot leaves against a grey, geometric, foliated field. Printed on a polished, white ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178362

Accession Number: 2000.372A-C

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Tufted satin accented with metallic gold to form diaper pattern with vertical, ruffled ribbons. Printed in three greys and metallic gold on a polished, white ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 178363

Accession Number: 2000.373

Coat of Arms

Made for Thomas (1724-1805) and Sarah Hubbard Fayerweather (1730-1804). The beaver with a fish in its mouth at the top of the shield may be a play on the family's name-based on the belief that the beaver is out in fair weather.

Date: 1760

Maker: Attributed to Welch, John, 1711-1789

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

GUSN: 190780

Accession Number: 1993.142

Tithing Rod

In the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries the tithing rod was an invaluable tool of office. On Sundays, the tithing man, carrying his rod, noted absentees and ensured order and attention during meetings. This was no insignificant chore, given that these meetings usually lasted for three hour...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 190788

Accession Number: 1942.4733

Rosalie

Half-length portrait of a seated woman turned slightly to the left with her right hand at her breast; she wears a yellow sash and holds a dark cape across her lap. Gilt frame with ornate decoration at corners; plaque affixed to bottom rail of frame with a poem about Rosalie written by the artist.

Date: 1835

Maker: Allston, Washington, 1779-1843 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, gilding

GUSN: 190808

Accession Number: 1941.1697

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