Historic New England

Wallpaper on plaster

Ashlar pattern of blocks with foliate in center and framed by interlace in the corners. Printed in green, brown and dark tan on a light tan ground. Hung on plaster.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, fibrous plaster, plaster, horsehair

GUSN: 179375

Accession Number: 2000.1652

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Alternating shell and feather motifs on a sprig background below a horizontal row of stylized flowers. Printed in green, white, black, ochre and pink.

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179376

Accession Number: 2000.404

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Repeating grid of artichoke element framed by serpentine, flowering vine and strapwork composed of continuous honeysuckle vine. Printed in two blues and two greens. Straight match.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179377

Accession Number: 1998.5853

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Alternating grey and green climbing ivy against a field of grey pinstripes.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179378

Accession Number: 1998.5850

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Large-scale, meandering, woody vine sprouting stylized blossoms. Printed in red, rose, pink, two lavenders, three greens, two blues, yellow, two browns, tan and white. Drop match.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179379

Accession Number: 1998.5851

Wallpaper

Rolled sample. Allover design of pink climbing roses with lush foliage. Printed in brown, seven greens, yellow, two pinks, two mauves and magenta.

Date: 1902-1909

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179380

Accession Number: 1998.5852

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Diapered pattern composed of lace-like diamonds inset with paterae. Prints in white, grey on pink ground.

Date: 1923-1935

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

GUSN: 179381

Accession Number: 1978.218

Wallpaper

Twenty-one, unused, partial rolls. Diapered pattern of lines and roses over trellis-like, diapered pattern inset with roses. Prints in red, three pinks, green, black on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179382

Accession Number: 1978.209A-U

Wallpaper

Four unused rolls. Diaper pattern composed of stylized leaves, diamonds and circles inset with patera. Printed in white on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179383

Accession Number: 1978.220A-D

Wallpaper

Seven unused rolls and samples. Diaper pattern inset with sprigs of flowers and berries. Prints in two reds, two greens, ochre, yellow on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179384

Accession Number: 1978.206A-G

Two unused rolls and four partial rolls. Tile pattern composed of squares inset with bouquet of flowers alternating with floral sprigs. Prints in lavender, red, sienna, pink, green, black on yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179385

Accession Number: 1978.204A-F

Wallpaper

Four unused partial rolls. Pattern composed of a variety of berries and leaves. Prints in two reds, two greens, pink on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179386

Accession Number: 1978.203A-E

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Pattern composed of a diaper inset with a medallion. Printed in three greens, taupe on gray-green ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Retailer)

GUSN: 179387

Accession Number: 1978.217AB

Wallpaper

Seven unused partial rolls or samples. Foliate stripe pattern composed of ivy vine alternating with lighter, smaller version of same stripe; set against pin stripe background. Prints in two greens, mauve, grey and silver mica on white ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179388

Accession Number: 1978.208A-F

Wallpaper

Two unused partial and two unused rolls. Landscape figure pattern composed of vignettes of rural life; children playing at base of column ruin; group of country people - shepherdess with sheep; farmer and farmer's wife with children, dog, oxen, goats; men fishing. Prints in three greys on grey groun...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179389

Accession Number: 1978.212A-E

Wallpaper

One unused and one partial wallpaper roll. Small floral bouquets alternate with floral sprig set against a background of meandering branches. Prints in red, pink, two yellows, two greens, brown on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1923-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179390

Accession Number: 1978.216A-C

Wallpaper

Unused roll. Pattern composed of nosegay tied with bow set against diapered background. Prints in white, silver, orange, brown on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1923-1930

Maker: Gledhill Wallpaper Company (1880-1920) (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179391

Accession Number: 1978.214

Wallpaper

Three unused rolls. Diaper pattern composed of flowers and leaves inset with paterae. Prints in blue and white on pink ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1923-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179392

Accession Number: 1978.219A-C

Bandbox

Oval pasteboard bandbox. Paper depicts a large-scale foliate and floral pattern with a border with small flowers in red and black and a stylized, horizontal vine in green. Block-printed in varnish green, white, pink and blue on a light blue ground.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179393

Accession Number: 1935.1145AB

Bandbox

Oval pasteboard bandbox. Paper depicts a scene at Little Falls, a town on the Mohawk River where the Erie Canal ran through. The Erie Canal was begun in 1817 and was a popular scene for it was another means of transportation. Block-printed in blue, pink and white on a green ground.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179394

Accession Number: 1930.618

Bandbox

Large, round pasteboard bandbox (A) with lid (B). Paper displays a large-scale, diaper pattern made of dots, flowers, stylized vines. In the center of each losenge are stylized medallions made of oak leaves, dots and scrolls. Printed in two blues and yellow on unground paper.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179395

Accession Number: 1930.709.1AB

Bandbox

Wooden, oval bandbox (A) with lid (B). Repeating vignette of a woman on horseback holds hands with man and a church in the background. Scene is framed by stylized leaves, dots and floral medallion. Block-printed in two greens, white and pink on a blue ground.

Date: 1832-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179396

Accession Number: 1957.129AB

Bandbox

Rectangular bandbox (A) with lid (B). Pattern of stylized foliage, flowers and scrolls printed in white and pink on a blended ground of blues and yellows.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179397

Accession Number: 1921.109AB

Bandbox

Large, oval pasteboard bandbox (no lid). Paper pattern consists of round medallions made up of flowers (including carnations) and leaves. Each medallion is framed by stylized vines and pindots. Blockprinted in green, varnish green, pink , white on an ungrounded paper.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179398

Accession Number: 1931.1135

Wallpaper

Fragments of William Morris "Woodland Weeds." Wood lilies in the scrolling foliage and small 4-petaled flowers on a dotted field. Printed in five greens, yellow, salmon, rose, blue and tan on an ivory ground. Straight match.

Date: 1905

Maker: Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer) Dearle, J. H.

GUSN: 179248

Accession Number: 1987.148A-F

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Diagonally repeating gilt floral sprigs with berries accented with maroon flock on a pink ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179249

Accession Number: 1918.938

Wallpaper Dado

Wallpaper fragment. Dado paper printed in tan, three browns, cream, white and two blues on tan ground.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Etienne Delicourt (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179250

Accession Number: 1918.937

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sweeping serpentine stiff leaves framing floral medallions. Printed in grey, green and white on a pale polished green ground.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179251

Accession Number: 1918.939

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Rococo Revival scrolls framing fountains ornamented with flower bouquets and rose garlands. Printed in beige, taupe, blue, green, pink, lavender, maroon, orange, yellow and red on polished, white ground. Straight match.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179252

Accession Number: 1918.940

Wallpaper

Fragment. Landscape vignette with central dome tower framed by large-scale foliate scrolls. Printed in four greens on a polished white ground.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179253

Accession Number: 1918.941

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Floral sprigs with connecting tendrils against a vertical satin stripe. Printed in blue, tan, brown, silver mica and white on a blue ground. Straight match.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Standard Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179254

Accession Number: 1969.597.1

Wallpaper

Unused sample of allover foliate design. Willow-like leaves in white and grey on a lavender-grey ground. Straight match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179255

Accession Number: 1969.603

Wallpaper

Fragment. Repeated yellow lilies on a silver, liquid mica, diapered field. Printed in yellow, green, ochre and liquid mica on an ivory ground. Straight match.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Henry Gledhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179256

Accession Number: 1969.601

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Overall repeat of Rococo cartouche with central sprig of roses. Printed in mustard, silver and gold mica, green, brown on a yellow ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Standard Papers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179257

Accession Number: 1969.597.2

Wallpaper

Fragment. Striped paper. Taupe ground with alternating metallic gold, beige and green stripes. Straight match.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179258

Accession Number: 1969.602

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragments. Striped design of repeating urns with flower bouquets alternating with continuous stripe of calyxes. Printed in metallic bronze, brown, grey and white on a light grey ground. Straight match.

Date: 1912-1913

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179259

Accession Number: 1988.44A-C

Wallpaper

Fragment of a panel of Fresco wallpaper. Arched pattern with architectural mouldings: dentil mouldings, guilloche pattern, bead and reel, stylized flowers. Block-printed in black, red-orange, taupe and cream on a tan ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 179260

Accession Number: 1988.43.1

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments. Sidewall panel paper part of a fresco set (see 1988.43.1). Pattern of taupe, tan and black guilloche on a red field bordered by bead and reel molding delineate a panel with stylized diaper pattern cut from a field of beige strapwork.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179261

Accession Number: 1988.43.2A-E

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Plain, heavily embossed, multilayered paper with swirls, rosettes, cartouches and scrolls. Straight match. Monochromatic.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: Nevius & Haviland (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 179262

Accession Number: 1974.2

Wallpaper

Unused fragments. Indecipherable pattern. Prints in brown, beige, white on peach, polished ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179263

Accession Number: 2000.356.1A-E

Wallpaper

Used fragments. Pattern is indecipherable. Prints in olive green, brown on beige ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179264

Accession Number: 2000.356.3AB

Wallpaper

Used fragments. Pattern includes scrolls, stylized flower (?). Prints in beige, brown on blue ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179265

Accession Number: 2000.356.4A-D

Wallpaper

Used wallpaper fragments. Large figured scenic paper. Two alternating scenes of a church ruin and an urn on columns are separated by Gothic arches. Prints in grey, black, white on yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1780-1785

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179266

Accession Number: 1966.2138A

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

Wallpaper

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.