Historic New England

Drawing

Rectangular drawing with five vertical, striped panels. The first, third and fifth stripes have a dense pattern of geometric shapes in tans on a brown background. The second and fourth panels contain stylized flowers and trailing leaves in peach, tan, yellow and green on a blue background. Drawing i...

Date: 1965-1985

Maker: Gallagher, Phoebe Erb (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), drawing (image-making)

GUSN: 290407

Accession Number: 2001.281.797

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Blocked Daisy" pattern (#2749A) by William J. Galligan. Wallpaper has a repeating pattern of squares with canted edges, each filled with a highly abstracted flower blossom. Block-printed in aqua on a dark green ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: William J. Galligan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 290417

Accession Number: 2001.281.798

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Bridgewater" pattern (#30664) by W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. Wallpaper has an allover pattern of medallions enclosed in diamonds formed by offsetting palmette motifs. Block-printed in white on a blue-green ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 290421

Accession Number: 2001.281.799

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Chelmsford" pattern (#75043) by W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. Wallpaper has large eight-sided medallions, each enclosing a stylized flower with buds and leaves. Medallions are separated by a grid of rosette and palmette motifs. Roller-printed in pinks o...

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290427

Accession Number: 2001.281.800

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Hyannis Cape Cod" pattern. Wallpaper has an all-over sprig design of stylized floral sprigs on a field of pindots. Block-printed in black and white on a blue ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: Probably W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 290429

Accession Number: 2001.281.801

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallaper in the "Southbridge" pattern (#W0321) by Wilton E. Owen, Inc. Wallpaper has a repeating pattern of a row of stylized flowers followed by a row abstracted foliage motifs framed by large oak leaves. Roller-printed in greens and white on a gray ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: Wilton E. Owen, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290432

Accession Number: 2001.281.802

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Stamford" pattern by W. J. Galligan & Sons. Wallpaper has an all-over geometric grid of small diamond shapes. Two alternating geometric motifs fill the diamonds. Printed in dark green and orange on a green ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290437

Accession Number: 2001.281.803

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of wallpaper pattern #1148A by William J. Galligan & Sons. Wallpaper has a large-scale grid of diamond-shaped motifs, each containing a single highly abstracted leaf. Leaves on alternating rows are enclosed in a circle formed by concentric rings. Block-printed in dark red on an olive g...

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 290441

Accession Number: 2001.281.804

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in pattern #1448 by W. J. Galligan & Sons. Pattern has a large-scale design of round medallions enclosed in a diamond-shaped grid formed by stylized flowers and foliage. Block-printed in green and white on an olive green ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 290442

Accession Number: 2001.281.805

Food warmer

Pentagonal tin food warmer with black-painted cabriole legs. Body painted yellow with flowers and leaves (?) on door, black rectangular outlines on faceted sides. Brass handles on two vertical sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 290443

Accession Number: 1958.318

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of wallpaper border . Narrow border with grisaille center band depicting a rod with ribbon wrapping around it on white background stripe. Between each fold of ribbon are three beads. Flanking the center band are stripes of metallic silver, yellow, white bead and reel, and dark gray. ...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290444

Accession Number: 2001.281.951AB

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in pattern #449C by W. J. Galligan & Sons. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of highly stylized trailing flowers and foliage. Printed in gold on a dark blue ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290445

Accession Number: 2001.281.806

Wallpaper Border

Four fragments of wallpaper border. Narrow border with grisaille stripes and row of beads. Roller-printed in five grays on white ground. Paper lightly embossed with ribbed texture.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 290446

Accession Number: 2001.281.952A-D

Dining table

Empire two-part dining table, each section rectangular with rounded corners and standing on X-shaped base with paw feet. Decorated with volutes and acanthus leaves. Brass fittings.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290447

Accession Number: 1958.319AB

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of wallpaper manufactured by Gossler Wagner. Wallpaper has a pattern of large rococo cartouches filled with roses and foliage. Cartouches are arranged in a diamond pattern and are separated by trails of roses and other flowers. Printed in yellows, beiges, and green on a beige ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Gossler Wagner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290448

Accession Number: 2001.281.807

Wallpaper Border

Four fragments of wallpaper border. Narrow border with center band of grisaille rosettes. Black, white and rose stripes run along upper edge of border. Red, white and rose colored stripes run along lower edge. Roller-printed in black, white, rose and two grays on light gray ground. Paper surface...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 290450

Accession Number: 2001.281.953A-D

Girandole

Central candelabrum of girandole set has three arms with rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290451

Accession Number: 1958.320.1

Girandole

Side candlestick of girandole set has rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290452

Accession Number: 1958.320.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Sweet Pea Vine" pattern (#966-6) by Hobe Erwin Editions. Wallpaper has a floral stripe design featuring trailing sweet peas alternating with a stripe patterned to resemble a moiré ribbon. Roller-printed in blues, violet, pink and green on a cream groun...

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: Hobe Erwin Editions (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290453

Accession Number: 2001.281.808

Girandole

Side candlestick of girandole set has rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290454

Accession Number: 1958.320.3

Wallpaper Border

Three fragments of trailing floral vine wallpaper border. Pink flowers grow from a blue-green vine over a yellow background. Blue, green and black stripes run along upper edge of border. A band of blue with green vertical stripes runs along lower border. Block printed in green, black, two pinks a...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290455

Accession Number: 1950.M23A-C

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Bow and Basket" pattern (#A108/1) by Nancy McClelland Inc. Wallpaper has a series of rectangular frames containing tall baskets of flowers. Smaller square frames contain four-loop bows. All frames are separated by a foliage garland. Printed in orange, ...

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: Nancy McClelland Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290457

Accession Number: 2001.281.809

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper frieze in the "Coupe de Raisin" pattern (#527) by Nancy McClelland for Katzenbach and Warrern. Wallpaper has a Neoclassical pattern composed of a series of bands. The top band has a stylized rope motif followed by a stylized egg and dart band. The next band ha...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer) McClelland, Nancy (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290459

Accession Number: 2001.281.810

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Chinoiserie" pattern (#1007 D) by F. Schumacher & Company. Wallpaper has an Asian-inspired floral trail pattern featuring delicate undulating vines with blooming flowers. Butterflies are interspersed throughout the pattern. Printed in metallic gold, br...

Lidded red leather and wood cutlery box with sloping front, brass fittings and stamped gold floral decoration.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gold leaf, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290508

Accession Number: 1958.331

High backed armchair with balloon back and carved rosewood floral crest. Carved serpentine front seat rail and legs. Casters on all four feet. Seat and back upholstered in a dark red velvet with purple gimp trim [faded to a pale pink].

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 290523

Accession Number: 1950.567.5

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of floral wallpaper border. Pink and white roses with green foliage on light blue background. Bands with a broken chevron pattern in dark maroon on ochre along upper and lower edges. Central band is roller-printed in three pinks, white, yellow and four greens on blue stripe. Edge ba...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290104

Accession Number: 2001.281.913AB

Wallpaper Border

Three fragments with two uncut rows of floral wallpaper border. Yellow and red flowers with green foliage grow upward against yellow background. Brown and black stripes along upper edge of the border. Brown band with dot and dash pattern runs along lower edge of border. Flowers spill over lower b...

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290105

Accession Number: 2001.281.914A-C

Wallpaper Border

Five matching fragments of floral wallpaper border. Pattern of red flowers with green foliage on yellow background. Flowers grow from behind, and hang over, a black band with yellow dot and dash pattern along border's lower edge. Double yellow stripes run along border's upper edge. Roller-printe...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290106

Accession Number: 2001.281.915A-E

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused piece of reproduction wallpaper in the "Vassall Adams House" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has an all-over pattern of stylized vases holding flowers and surrounded by floral and folage garlands and swags. Tassels are suspended from swags. Roller-printed in cream and peach...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290107

Accession Number: 2001.281.774

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of floral wallpaper border. Naturalistic red and yellow flowers, possibly dahlias, over an upper band of yellow and a lower band of black. Lower band is embellished with rows of small red diamonds at upper and lower edges. A narrow black stripe runs along upper edge of the border. Rolle...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290109

Accession Number: 2001.281.916

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Victorian Rose" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has an all-over large scale pattern of branches of blooming roses. Three colorways are present: 2001.281.775.1 -- Cream on a beige ground (#126592); 2001.281.775.2 -- Pinks, reds...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290110

Accession Number: 2001.281.775.1-.3

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