Historic New England

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

Partial roll. Butterflies encircling a cut branch with flower blossoms and buds. Printed in green, grey, brown, yellow and olive green.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179287

Accession Number: 2000.400

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Allover, tossed leaf pattern. Edged with rod or column and floral garlands. Prints in white, dark grey, orange, red, green, yellow on light grey ground. Straight repeat.

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

GUSN: 179288

Accession Number: 1995.565

Wallpaper

Unused sample of border. Classical design of lyre flanked by two swan-like creatures, surrounded by garlands of leaf and beads connected by rosettes and Princes of Wales(?) feathers. Prints in two browns, beige, grey, yellow, on green ground. Straight repeat.

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

GUSN: 179289

Accession Number: 1995.560

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Two alternating scenes of a village in a rectangular framework and separated by four-lobed, interlaced ornament. Printed in three greys, white and green on a grey ground.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179290

Accession Number: 1922.494A

Wallpaper

Wallpaper pattern consists of a repeating motif of an architectural structure with a fountain atop. Structure is framed by a floral spray which is gathered with a bow knot and embellished with a tassel. Printed in white on a grey ground.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179291

Accession Number: 1985.674

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Scenery figure pattern with alternating scenes of bridges, water, sailboats, buildings. Scenes are framed by Rococo style cartouche with C-scrolls and foliage. In the background is an imitation marble pattern between the cartouches. Printed in three browns, blue, pink, white, gre...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 179292

Accession Number: 1984.498AB

Wallpaper

Striped pattern with roses in the narrow stripe and columns of pindot flowers and horizontal pinstripes in the wide area. Paper is very faded. Printed in white and olive on a faded pink ground.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179293

Accession Number: 1973.107

Wallpaper

Fifteen panels of Pillar and Arch pattern wallpaper. Columns with Corinthian capitals supporting an arch, which in turn supports a bust and is draped by garlands. Ashlar pattern framing arch. Printed in black and white on a grey ground.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179294

Accession Number: 1926.960.1.1-.15

Wallpaper

Wallpaper border fragments Continuous pattern of stylized leaves under small arches. Top band of beading. Printed in brown, white, black on a grey ground..

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179295

Accession Number: 1926.960.2

Wallpaper Border

Wallpaper border. Narrow floral ribbon design. Printed in bright green, pink, white, blue, yellow and varnish green on a light blue ground.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179296

Accession Number: 1922.426B

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Arabesque panel featuring a mythological theme, including two satyr heads spouting spiraling vines, a diamond shaped losenge with Leda and the Swan and a baccante in a mandorla. The design also includes two winged nymphs with a large wine cup and rectangular panel filled with flo...

Date: 1790-1795

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 179297

Accession Number: 1922.426A

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

Wallpaper

Partial unused sheet of wall decals consisting of poppy flowers and buds. Printed in pink, yellow and green on white ground.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179163

Accession Number: 1986.1085

Wallpaper

Used sample of wall decal paper. Pattern consists of rose bouquet and buds printed in pink, red, yellow, blue, green and orange.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179164

Accession Number: 1986.1084

Wallpaper

Fragment of wall decal. Overall floral pattern. Printed in pink, yellow, green, orange, brown on white ground.

Date: 1925-1932

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179165

Accession Number: 1986.1087

Wallpaper

Used sample of wall decal paper. Pattern of poppies and daisies printed in red, yellow, purple, and green on a white polished ground.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179166

Accession Number: 1986.1083

Wallpaper

Unused samples of wall decals consisting of meandering floral pattern. Printed in orange, yellow, green, brown, black, blue on white ground.

Date: 1925-1932

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179167

Accession Number: 1986.1086

Wallpaper

Three fragments of stripe paper with flowers and bamboo. Printed in blue, green, white, black, brown on unground paper.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179168

Accession Number: 1985.760A

Wallpaper

Two fragments of scalloped border. Printed in orange, green, blue, brown and black.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179169

Accession Number: 1985.760B

Wallpaper

Fragment of striped border. Printed in blue and brown flock on red ground.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179170

Accession Number: 1985.760C

Wallpaper

Partial roll. Bouquet of flowers in an urn flanked by Corinthian columns draped with floral garlands. Printed in white, brown, and black.

Date: 1898

Maker: Gregory & Brown Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 179171

Accession Number: 1917.142

Wallpaper

Unused samples of pastoral scenery figure paper. Repeating scene of four figures among goat, sheep and cows. Printed in five browns, orange, 3 blues, white, yellow, 5 greens on tan ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179172

Accession Number: 1917.141

Wallpaper

Two used fragments of landscape figure paper. Scene consists of two women seated at table (one possibly Psyche), being offered a gift by Cupid. Scene separated by laurel leaf (?) medallion inserted with rosette. Printed in green, brown, white with white diapered background on blue ground.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179173

Accession Number: 1974.362AB

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