Historic New England

Wallpaper

Used wallpaper fragments. Narrow border pattern of circular sun motifs alternating with stylized, floral sprigs. Prints in grey, black and white on yellow ground.

Date: 1780-1785

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179267

Accession Number: 1966.2138B

Unused sample. Drapery-style paper with clematis trail stripe and swagged background. Left side edged with cabled passementerie. Prints in red, pink, white, two greens, grey on beige ground. Background pattern melds from white to beige.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179268

Accession Number: 1995.573

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale pillar and arch frieze(?) Pattern shows top portion of Corinthian column with trellis and greenery in background. Prints in white, grey, dark brown, green, yellow, green-blue, black on light brown ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179269

Accession Number: 1995.569

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Swagged drapery design with column of alternating rose or peony and wood sorrel(?), beaded edge. Bellflower and star background. Prints in grey, mauve, white, two browns, yellow on beige ground. Straight repeat. Irise ground?

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179270

Accession Number: 1995.561

Wallpaper

Two unused samples. Classical design of scrolled acanthus leaf and shell, alternating with medallion inset with lyre, connected by bell flower garlands; egg & dart and dentil moulding at top, and two feathers with pomegranate(?) below. Prints in two browns, dark red, white, grey, green on mustard ye...

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179271

Accession Number: 1995.577

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, diapered pattern of daisy florettes and stars; edged with trailing leaves and interlacing ovals with stars. Prints in orange, dark red, white, dark grey on light grey ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179272

Accession Number: 1995.566

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Imitation drapery valence. Pattern depicts swagged drapery; fabric is draped over carved wood moldings. Prints in two reds, pink, white, three greens, ochre, brown on grey ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179273

Accession Number: 1995.579

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Stripe paper. Central motif consists of stylized, scrolled foliage and floral flanked by horizontal, dentil-like stripes; edged with stylized feather and bead & reel. Prints in white, grey, orange on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179274

Accession Number: 1995.578

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Swagged drapery pattern with horizontal stripes, beads, stars, peonies, scrolled foliage. Prints in white, two greens, grey on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179275

Accession Number: 1995.572

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Imitation valence/drapery treatment(?). Pattern consists of cable (or rod?). Stars over striped fabric and peardrop/scalloped edges with small tassels(?). Prints in yellow, ochre, pink, red, blue on white, ungrounded paper. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer) Messrs. Henry Virchaux & Co.

GUSN: 179276

Accession Number: 1995.567

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale pattern of heraldic gate structure, imitating ironwork. Motifs include shells, compass/star, circles. Prints in yellow, mustard yellow/gold, brown, red on light blue ground.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179277

Accession Number: 1995.564

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale pattern consisting of columns wrapped with grape leaves and grapes. Striped background. Prints in orange, white, grey, light and dark brown, on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179278

Accession Number: 1995.571

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Imitation ironwork/gate pattern consisting of poles and brattishing including anthemion and compass motifs. Prints in two browns, yellow and gold on blue ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179279

Accession Number: 1995.574

Wallpaper

Unused sample of three uncut borders. Pattern depicts brattishing topped with wreath tied with ribbon; imitation ironwork. Machine printed in dark red, two browns, yellow on blue ground.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179280

Accession Number: 1995.576

Wallpaper

Unused sample of frieze. Pattern shows top portion of gatework/brattishing. Prints in mustard yellow/gold, yellow, brown, dark blue, white, on light blue ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179281

Accession Number: 1995.563

Wallpaper

Unused sample border. Imitation cornice molding of bead, dentil, arabesques, shell, cabling and bosses. Prints in two browns, ochre, grey, purple, white, mauve on yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179282

Accession Number: 1995.575

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Pattern consists of circles and stars on solid ground. Prints in two yellows on dark yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179283

Accession Number: 1975.568

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Pattern consists of top portion of gate; rosettes alternating with gate finials. Prints in blue, yellow, brown, dark red on mustard yellow/gold ground.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179284

Accession Number: 1995.562

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Solid colored paper, bluish-grey.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179285

Accession Number: 1995.570

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Continuous scrolling branch tied with seed pods and leaves. Printed in brown, tan, green, beige and black.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179286

Accession Number: 2000.314

Wallpaper

Fragment. Striped paper with climbing vines, horizontal lines and C-curves. Printed in blue, white, green, orange on a grey ground.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179137

Accession Number: 1990.619.2AB

Wallpaper

Fragment. Classical medallion design. Classically dressed woman (possibly allegory of Spring) holding a basket of flowers and surrounded by a wreath of flowers. Printed in three greens, two pinks, ivory and brown on a green field.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179138

Accession Number: 1990.607

Wallpaper

Three unused rolls. Urn framed by a hexagon topped by a pair of Greek masks and flanked by peacocks alternating with a lyre with bird head terminals and draped with bellflower pendants. Printed in brown, tan, orange and ochre.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179139

Accession Number: 1990.621A-C

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Gilt stripe. Veritically repeating stripe of fern-like leaves alternating with stripe of foliate sprigs. Printed in metallic gold on blue ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179140

Accession Number: 1990.601

Wallpaper

Two wallpaper fragments. All over stylized leaf and flower design. Printed in two browns on beige ground.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179141

Accession Number: 1953.604AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Plain grey stripes flanking stripe composed of daisy and rose blossoms. Reverse printed on a light grey field.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179142

Accession Number: 1953.594

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Large-scale sprays of roses and daisies. Printed in two pinks, mauve, red, maroon, three greens and yellow. Drop match.

Date: 1940-1950

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

GUSN: 179143

Accession Number: 1993.6

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Stripe composed of meandering floral vine alternating with narrow stripe of black losenges on a field of white, horizontal pin stripes. Printed in maroon, green, black and white.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179144

Accession Number: 1993.5

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Hunting scene tapestry paper. Stag chased in a wooded glen by two hounds. Printed in blue, violet, four browns, four greens, black, white on an olive ground. Over printed with a grey mesh screen.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Henry Gledhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179145

Accession Number: 1953.586A

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Densely entwined floral vine with thick green stems and flowers with red centers. Printed against a field of metallic gold, willow-like foliage. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179146

Accession Number: 1953.597

Wallpaper

Wallpaper roll. Stripe of repeating sprigs of pink carnations with blue berries alternating with stripes of grey beads and stylized husks. Printed in two pinks, magenta, two blues, two greens, tan, brown, and two greys.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179147

Accession Number: 1953.587

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Imitation woodgrain paper printed in brown, tan and cream.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179148

Accession Number: 1953.589

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Continuously repeating stylized sunflower, peony and tulips surrounded by lush foliage. Printed in maroon, magenta, red, yellow, ochre, olive and tan against a plain, metallic gold.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179149

Accession Number: 1953.591

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Continuous and allover design printed in white in imitation of silk moire.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179150

Accession Number: 1953.592

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Tile design of alternating stylized flowers in imitation of mosaic. Printed in red, green, blue, black and cream.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Liberty Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179151

Accession Number: 1953.593

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Diaper pattern formed by white losenges framing blue foliate motifs.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179152

Accession Number: 1953.598

Wallpaper

Fragment. All over repeat over a trailing grape vine. Printed in green and black.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179153

Accession Number: 1953.599

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper border. Cabled motif. Printed in blue, pink, yellow, black on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179154

Accession Number: 1953.602

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Delicate scrolling foliage. Printed in metallic silver or white mica on yellow or beige ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179155

Accession Number: 1953.603

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Floral, striped paper of daisies and roses. Printed in white on a polished, grey ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179156

Accession Number: 1953.605

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Imitation ikat or Chinese silk fabric. Prints in green, white on blue ground.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179157

Accession Number: 1953.606

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper border. Swags of roses tied up with bow knots in blues and white in a white and tan liquid mica horizontal stripe background.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179158

Accession Number: 1953.607

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Large-scale, diapered C-scrolls entwined with pink and magenta rose blossoms against a black field. Printed in two pinks, rose, magenta, three greens, two browns, ochre and black. Drop match.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: United Wallpapers, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179159

Accession Number: 1993.8

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Trailing boughs in black and silver with pink and white chrysanthemum blossoms.

Date: 1945-1955

Maker: Wallpaper Stylists Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179160

Accession Number: 1993.7

Wallpaper

Fragments (3). Pillar and Arch paper. Pattern shows reeded columns with wrapping floral garland and globe on pedestal. Prints in brown, black, white on grey ground.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179161

Accession Number: 1953.601A-C

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused cut sample of reproduction wallpaper. Meandering, flowering branches and leaves. Printed in two greys, green, white and gold on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 179162

Accession Number: 1995.580A