Historic New England

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, Souvenir from San Francisco blue and white, "San Francisco/ 1939/Treasure Island" With image of golden gate bridge, "Trademark/ Calcot/ Guaranteed Fast Color" "Made by/ California/ Cotton Mills Co."

Date: 1938-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272824

Accession Number: 2013.4.69

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, cream colored with woven bands at both ends, "Utica/ 100% Combed Cotton/ Made in USA/ See rev. side for care", Cotton, United States, 1980-2012

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 272825

Accession Number: 2013.4.70

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, cream colored with bands at both ends, Remnants of a tag at one end, but illegible.

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272826

Accession Number: 2013.4.71

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, reversible blue and white floral pattern with fringed ends, "Cannon/ Royal Family/ Cannon, NY/ 10020 USA/ 86% Cotton 14% Polyester/ Wash colors separately/ No Bleach"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 272827

Accession Number: 2013.4.72

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, brown color with bands at both ends, "Cannon/ Wash colors separately/ No Bleach/ Cannon, NY/ 10020/ Made in USA/ 86% Cotton 14% Polyester"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 272828

Accession Number: 2013.4.73

Bath Towel

Bath Towel, white with seafoam green bands at ends, "West Point/ Made by/ Martex"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272829

Accession Number: 2013.4.74

Fitted Sheet

Fitted sheet, white, "Martex/ No Iron Percale/ Twin Fitted 39 x 75/ Mattress/ ___Pepperell/West Point, ___/ Made in USA"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272830

Accession Number: 2013.4.75

Flat Sheet

Flat sheet, Twin size white, Laundry mark "72X 100" black ink, "72" Twin Bed/ Made in USA/ Cannon/ Percale/ All Cotton",

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272831

Accession Number: 2013.4.76

Pillowcase

Pillow case, ecru color, "Springs/ 60% Cotton 40% Polyester/ Made in USA/ Springs Industries Inc/ Fort Mill, SC 29716/Standard for 20 inx 26 in pillow" Text in English, French, and Spanish

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 272832

Accession Number: 2013.4.77

Pillowcase

Pillow case, white

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272833

Accession Number: 2013.4.78

Bed Cover

Bed cover, Twin size, striped in pale blue, yellow, pink, green

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272834

Accession Number: 2013.4.79

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Middleton, Massachusetts. The paper is block-printed in navy blue in a stylized Neoclassical design. The pattern appears to be a repeating medallion.The paper is ungrounded, handmade sheets.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 272835

Accession Number: 2001.281.74

Flat Sheet

Flat sheet, Twin size white, Laundry mark "72 X 100" black ink, "72" Twin Bed/ Made in USA/ Cannon/ Percale/ All Cotton",

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272836

Accession Number: 2013.4.80

Mattress Pad

Quilted matress pad, twin size, "Wamsutta/ Tradmark"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272837

Accession Number: 2013.4.81

Incontinence Seat Protector

Pair of incontinence seat protectors, Cotton and Plastic, Absorbent white material backed with yellow plastic.

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 272838

Accession Number: 2013.4.82

Loofah

Bath loofah, green with white hanging loop

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: sponge (material)

GUSN: 272841

Accession Number: 2013.4.84

Comforter

Down comforter, gray color, "kn/Karen/ Neuberger/ LIFE should be COMFORTable" "Karen Neuberger trademark/ Owned and liscensed by KN Ltd, CA, USA/ Made under liscense by:/Hollander Home Fashions" Tag #2 "Under Penalty of Law this tag is not to be removed except by the customer..."

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester (fiber), silk (fiber), down

GUSN: 272842

Accession Number: 2013.4.85

Blanket

Blanket, mustard yellow color Tag cut off, some remnant of satin banding on edges.

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 272843

Accession Number: 2013.4.86

Wallpaper

Two fragments of wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Paper is roller-printed with a floral vine pattern - possibly morning glories - in pink and two greens on pink ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272846

Accession Number: 2001.281.75AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Middleton, Massachusetts. Wallpaper is block-printed with a floral vine pattern in bright blues, oranges, yellows, brown, tan, pink and white. A second entirely monotone vine is printed in turquoise. The ground is light turquoise with a satin finish.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 272851

Accession Number: 2001.281.76

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Middleton, Massachusetts. The geometric pattern is roller-printed in metallic silver on white ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272852

Accession Number: 2001.281.77

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Middleton, Massachusetts. Renaissance Revival Stripe pattern with rose sprig medallion. Roller-printed in red, olive and taupe on white ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272853

Accession Number: 2001.281.78

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Middleton, Massachusetts. Roller-printed with a repeating maple leaf pattern in gray and mint green on gray satin ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272854

Accession Number: 2001.281.79

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Medallion" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a repeating pattern of simple stylized rosettes and is based on a French block-printed wallpaper by Zuber dating from 1820-1830. Three colorways are present: 2001.281.754.1 -- Gr...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289758

Accession Number: 2001.281.754.1-.3

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Monmouth" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Paper has a large-scale pattern of floral swags and garlands. Roller-printed. Swags enclose three vignettes: a shepherdess holding a crook; sheep; and two cows by a tree. Two colorways are present: 200...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289764

Accession Number: 2001.281.756.1-.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Moses Eaton Stencil" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of very simplified baskets of flowers, flower sprigs, and starburst motifs arranged between vertical stripes of geometric designs. Pattern is a composite ...

Date: 19701980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) After Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289769

Accession Number: 2001.281.757

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Norwell Stripe" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a pattern of vertical stripes of various geometric designs. The left stripe and right stripes have small dots, a wavy line, and a solid line flanking either side of a column o...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289774

Accession Number: 2001.281.758.1-.3

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with stylized imitation of architectural molding. Small metallic gold arches with stylized torch or flower figures frame stylized floral figures and arabesque lines in light blue on blue background. Lower band with chain link pattern in metallic gold on black backgroun...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289775

Accession Number: 2001.281.694

Reproduction Wallpaper

Seven unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Nye Homestead" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a pattern of undulating vines with leaves and berries alternating with a geometric diamond stripe. Pattern is based on an American block-printed wallpaper dating from 1790-1810...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 289776

Accession Number: 2001.281.759.1-.7

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of flocked wallpaper border. Narrow border with pattern of two alternating medallion figures in gold against red flocking. Roller-printed in metallic gold and red flocking on polished white ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, metallic pigment

GUSN: 289784

Accession Number: 2001.281.695

Reproduction Wallpaper

Five unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Parker Hill" pattern which was produced by both Katzenbach and Warren and Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of highly stylized sprays of flowers and foliage. Pattern is based on an American block-printed wallpaper da...

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Possibly Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Possibly Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289798

Accession Number: 2001.281.760.1-.5

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Petite Pillement" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of flowering tree branches with birds sitting on branches. Interspersed throughout the pattern are vignettes showing Asian scenes including pagodas, fo...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Pillement, Jean (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289799

Accession Number: 2001.281.761.1-.3

Reproduction Wallpaper

Six unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Pillement" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of flowering tree branches and leaves. Interspersed throughout the leaves are vignettes depicting Asian scenes including pagodas and people in Asian dress. Patt...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289804

Accession Number: 2001.281.762.1-.6

Reproduction Wallpaper

Five unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Pineapple Damask" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of abstract pineapples enclosed in diamonds made of scrolls, lines and rosettes. Pattern is based on an early American stencil design. Three colorways a...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289817

Accession Number: 2001.281.763.1-.5

Table

Small rectangular table with scalloped edge skirt, turned legs and stretcher. Single drawer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289818

Accession Number: 2006.44.3705

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of wallpaper border with pattern that is a stylized imitation of architectural molding. Gold rounded arches frame stylized flowers and palmettes on a black background. Between each gold arch is a pointed red arch. There is a lower orange band with gold and black pattern. Roller-prin...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289819

Accession Number: 2001.281.696AB

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with rosette and chain pattern. Gray cartouches framing orange rosettes are linked together by a gray and red chain on dark green background. Brown and gray stripes on upper and lower edges. Roller-printed in brown, white, gray, black, red, orange and dark green on whi...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289821

Accession Number: 2001.281.697

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Pineapple Stencil" pattern by Waterhouse, Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has large-scale vertical stripes of highly abstracted pineapples and leaves alternating with geometric stripes. Paper is adapted from from 19th-century stencil design by artis...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) After Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289822

Accession Number: 2001.281.764.1-.3

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of two partially cut wallpaper borders. Pattern is a stylized imitation of architectural molding with upper band of stylized palmettes in orange and black on orange background and lower band of bud or sprig figures in yellow. Roller-printed in ochre, black, two oranges, yellow and two bro...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289823

Accession Number: 2001.281.698

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with pattern that imitates architectural molding and hanging finials. Upper band shows a molding pattern in gold and lower band with hanging finial figures in gold alternating with arabesque figures in orange on a dark red background. Roller-printed in ochre, tan, yell...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289824

Accession Number: 2001.281.699

Looking Glass

Rectangular gilt and gesso framed looking glass. Carved rosette in each corner flanked by foliate scrolls.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gilding, gesso

GUSN: 289826

Accession Number: 1978.181

Decanter

Glass decanter with a fluted body. Etched monogram with a foliate border. Stopper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289833

Accession Number: 1933.6292.1ab

Decanter

Glass decanter with a fluted body. Etched monogram with a foliate border. Stopper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 289834

Accession Number: 1933.6292.2ab

Dog Figurine

Glazed ceramic dog figurine, springer spaniel type. Hollow, molded body painted white with reddish brown ears, patches on body, and tail, yellow collar with circular tag. Red appears to be overglaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 289836

Accession Number: 2014.12.1

Tray

Circular tray. Black lacquer with painted center scene in gilt paint of five men, a pagoda, and leafy foliage. One of the men is playing the cymbals, one is seated and playing a stringed instrument, one is playing a gong, and two other men are holding fans.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 289918

Accession Number: 2014.14.1

Tray

Circular tray. Black lacquer with painted center scene in gilt, orange and red paint of three women and a pagoda surrounded by birds and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 289920

Accession Number: 2014.15.1

Wallpaper Border

Four fragments of wallpaper border with pattern imitating architectural molding and hanging finials. Upper band of oval figures above a row of beads. Lower band with carved hanging finials and horizontal striped shadows. Block-printed in grisaille palette of white, three grays and black on tan gr...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 290004

Accession Number: 2001.281.900A-D

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with stylized floral tile pattern. Squares or tiles containing two alternating stylized flower designs. One tile with multi-petalled brown flower and an orange center, with a fleur-de-lis on black background. The other tile with four olive petals, brown center encircl...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290006

Accession Number: 2001.281.901

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with stylized floral pattern. Light blue circles containing olive-colored flowers with four petals and orange centers. Between each flower figure is a symmetrical, four-sided figure with a white horizontal band and outwardly spiraling dotted lines on black background. ...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290008

Accession Number: 2001.281.902

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of two uncut wallpaper borders with stylized flower pattern. Light violet-colored, stylized flower outlined in yellow alternates with double-headed flower or fleur-de-lis figure in black. Rows of bead and reel in orange with yellow outline run along upper and lower edges. Roller-printed ...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290010

Accession Number: 2001.281.903

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