Historic New England

Wallpaper Sample Book

Trade catalog titled "Greenbrook IV Collection - Related Fabrics and Wallpapers - Book 24" by Katzenbach and Warren. Catalog contains 13 patterns of plastic-coated wallpaper and coordinating fabrics in multiple colorways. Patterns are based on papers from the collection of Dorothy Waterhouse. Fabri...

Date: 1959

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer) Greef Fabrics (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 288500

Accession Number: 2001.281.704

Wallpaper Sample Book

Trade catalog titled "Papers to Live With - Book 29" by Katzenbach and Warren. Catalog contains 32 patterns of wallpaper, some in multiple colorways. Papers are vinyl-finished and stain resistant. Patterns included are: Andover, Audubon Song Birds, Bagatelle, Ballerina, Belmont, Bihar Stripe, Capo-d...

Date: 1962

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), vinyl

GUSN: 288502

Accession Number: 2001.281.705

Wallpaper Sample Book

Trade catalog or sample book titled "Waterhouse Documentary Collection of Wallpaper and Matching Fabrics" by The Warner Company, Chicago. Catalog contains thirteen patterns of wallpaper in multiple colorways. Patterns included are: Acton Floral, Chelsea Chintz, Eastham Daisy, Freeman Print, Harding...

Date: 1951

Maker: Warner Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 288503

Accession Number: 2001.281.706

Wallpaper

Large fragment of Vine and Stripe sidewall paper with attached vertical border. Stripes of large-scale meandering flowers alternate with stripes of wheat sheaves. Narrow stripes in a repeating oval pattern divide large stripes. Block printed in white, black, varnish green on light blue ground. Str...

Date: 1800

Maker: Zechariah Mills (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 288504

Accession Number: 1966.411.2

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book or trade catalog titled "Waterhouse Wallhangings - First Edition. A Collection of Documentary Designs. Vol. II." Catalog contains 37 patterns of wallpaper in multiple colorways based on original patterns dating from 1735 to 1835. Distributed by Katzenbach and Warren. Patterns i...

Date: 1960-1980

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 288505

Accession Number: 2001.281.707

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book or trade catalog titled "Waterhouse Wallhangings - First Edition. A Collection of Documentary Designs. Vol. I." Catalog contains 18 patterns of wallpaper in multiple colorways based on original patterns dating from 1735 to 1835. Distributed by Katzenbach and Warren. Patterns in...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Katzenbach and Warren

GUSN: 288506

Accession Number: 2001.281.708

Wallpaper border

Fragment of a pictorial wallpaper border from Hodgdon's Island, Boothbay, Maine. Greek figures in various poses against metallic gold background. Fragment does not include a full repeat. Roller-printed in black, two browns, green, blue, gray, nude, and metallic gold on mauve ground. Paper is mach...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings, metallic pigment

GUSN: 288507

Accession Number: 2001.281.588.1

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book or trade catalog titled "Waterhouse Wallhangings - First Edition. A Collection of Documentary Designs. Vol. I." Catalog contains 18 patterns of wallpaper in multiple colorways based on original patterns dating from 1735 to 1835. Distributed by Katzenbach and Warren. Patterns in...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Katzenbach and Warren

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 288508

Accession Number: 2001.281.709

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book or trade catalog titled "The Waterhouse Collection by Dorothy Waterhouse for The Warner Company, Chicago." Catalog is bound with heavy basteboard covers printed with "Cameo Motif" pattern. Catalog contains samples of 27 wallpaper patterns in multiple colorways and related fabr...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Warner Company (Manufacturer) Wilson, Binnie B. (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 288509

Accession Number: 2001.281.710

Wallpaper

Stylized floral wallpaper fragments from Hodgdon's Island, Boothbay, Maine. The floral pattern features two urn figures filled with flowers and foliage. The figures are surrounded by sprigs and sprays, forming a dense all-over floral pattern. Roller-printed in light olive, three pinks, metallic g...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 288510

Accession Number: 2001.281.588.2AB

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper trade catalog or sample book titled "Warner Presents Album of Favorites." Catalog is bound with heavy pasteboard covers printed in pink and green and has black fabric covering spine. Catalog contains samples of approximately 50 wallpaper patterns in multiple colorways. Pattern names not gi...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Warner Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), textile materials

GUSN: 288511

Accession Number: 2001.281.711

Wallpaper

Fragment of diaper-patterned wallpaper from Cornish, Maine. Diamond pattern formed by striated white lines and white and gray circles, give the impression of architectural molding. Each diamond frames a quatrefoil figure. Block-printed in white and two grays on light gray ground. Wove paper with ...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wove paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 288513

Accession Number: 2001.281.589

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper trade catalog or sample book titled "Alfred Peats Prize Wallpaper - New York - Boston - Chicago -- Book 4." Catalog is bound with front and back covers of heavy dark brown paper embossed with rococo scrolls framing a gold quatrefoil shape containing the title. Catalog contains samples of c...

Date: 1912-1920

Maker: Alfred Peats Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings, gilding

GUSN: 288514

Accession Number: 2001.281.712

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper trade catalog or sample book from Kraus and Lederer Wallpaper. Catalog is bound and has front and back covers of heavy dark brown paper embossed with an imitation leather pattern. Catalog contains approximately 39 groups of coordinated ceiling, border and sidewall wallpapers.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: Kraus and Lederer Wallpaper (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ceiling papers, borders (ornament areas)

GUSN: 288515

Accession Number: 2001.281.713

Wallpaper

Fragment of medallion wallpaper from McLellan House, Gorham, Maine. Foliate medallions composed of inner pinwheel of white leaf-like figures and an outer pinwheel of green stems with leaves. Small sprigs of stylized flowers, also in green, surround each medallion. Block-printed in white and green ...

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wove paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 288516

Accession Number: 2001.281.590

Decanter

Hand-blown lead glass decanter (a) without pronounced shoulder and three glass strings encircling neck. Stopper (b) hand-blown in mold with a starburst finial and ground shank. Mouth of decanter is everted and somewhat turned up.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass

GUSN: 288522

Accession Number: 1958.291AB

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment with scenic pattern from Gorham, Maine. Repeating vignette of trees framed by foliate scrolls, c-scrolls and floral sprays and festoons on a background printed to resemble grass matting or woven silk. The vignettes and framing scrollwork are roller-printed in metallic gold...

Date: 1900-1910

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

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 288523

Accession Number: 2001.281.591

Woodbin

Lift-top wood bin with molded base and wrought iron fittings. Interior fitted with sheet iron liner held with brass nails. Interior of lid painted greeen. Originally with handles on each side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), iron (metal), brass (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 288524

Accession Number: 1958.305

Wallpaper

Fragment of a diaper-patterned wallpaper from Gorham, Maine. Fourteen-sided lozenge figures form a thin-lined diaper pattern. Each lozenge frames a small, elongated quatrefoil. Roller-printed in brown, gray, blue, orange, red and green on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 288525

Accession Number: 2001.281.592

Bellows

Wood, leather, and brass bellows painted black with red, green, and yellow leaves, and flowers. Nozzle and fittings made of brass.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, paint (coating)

GUSN: 288526

Accession Number: 1958.300

Card table

Folding card table with top having ogee edges and ovolo corners, square reeded legs and ball feet.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 288527

Accession Number: 1958.289

Serving tray

Oval sheet metal (tin?) serving tray, painted red on bottom and black on sides with yellow stripe along edges. Flared rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin and tin alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 288528

Accession Number: 1958.290

Tea Service

Twenty-five piece tea service with molded lattice and floral design with pink lusterware accents. Set consists of two plates, creamer, teapot, eleven teacups, and ten saucers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 288529

Accession Number: 1958.310

"My Friend Mandy doll"

"My Friend Mandy" doll by Fisher Price (United States, 1977-1985). Blonde hair with white shoes and floral pink nightgown. Shoes are removable. The Fisher Price "My Friend" dolls were manufactured from the mid-seventies through 1985. They are 16" tall, have vinyl heads, arms, and legs with painted ...

Date: 1977-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 287657

Accession Number: 2013.88.4

My Friend Mikey doll

My Friend Mikey doll. The Fisher Price "My Friend" dolls were manufactured from the mid-seventies through 1985. They are 16" tall, have vinyl heads, arms, and legs with painted facial features and rooted hair. The body is cloth with a posing mechanism inside which allows them to sit or stand. This ...

Date: 1982-1984

Maker: Fisher-Price

Material: vinyl, cloth

GUSN: 287658

Accession Number: 2013.88.5

"Chatter Telephone" Pull Toy

Fisher Price pull telephone, a part of children's twentieth century toys. Pull telephone includes a yellow pull cord and connected telephone with cord. Phone has a dial and bell along with a face; eyes move when body rolls.

Date: 1962-1970

Maker: Fisher-Price (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), acrylic (plastic), hand-painted, metal, yarn, thread

GUSN: 287664

Accession Number: 2013.88.11

Berry basket

Berry basket made of checker woven ash splints. Basket has a square bottom, curved sides, circular rim. Carved wood handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 287665

Accession Number: 2013.88.12

Storage basket

"Fancy" basket [a] with cover [b] made of ash splints. Basket is cylindrical in shape with rows of twisted splint decoration along the top and bottom edges and on the cover.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Possibly Penobscot people (Maker)

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 287666

Accession Number: 2013.88.13AB

Storage basket

Rectangular storage basket made of ash splints. Basket has carved wood handles.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 287667

Accession Number: 2013.88.14

Satchel or Shopping Basket

Basket made of woven ash splints for carrying personal items. Basket has a rectangular base, flexible sides with stepped edges and a pair of woven handles.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 287668

Accession Number: 2013.88.15

Yarn basket

Ash splint and braided sweet grass yarn basket [a] with braided grass handles and cover [b]. Cover has hole in center for yarn to pass through. Possibly Passamaquoddy. Section of weaving under cover and basket interior still retain the original green color.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), sweetgrass (material)

GUSN: 287669

Accession Number: 2013.88.16AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment with yellow, green, and orange floral pattern. Vinyl.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl

GUSN: 287670

Accession Number: 2013.89.1

Pianoforte

Square piano with hinged lid. Lid opens to form a music rack. Piano is supported by a French table-stand. Five octaves with two hand-levers to operate the dampers.

Date: ca. 1782

Maker: Beck, Frederick (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), satinwood (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 287672

Accession Number: 2013.91.1

Box

Small, square pasteboard box, either box body or lid, decorated with six to seven different wallpapers. Wallpapers on exterior sides of the box are a geometric stripe roller-printed in tans on tan polished ground and a floral paper with a spray of red berries and trailing vine roller-printed in tan...

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings, gilding

GUSN: 287673

Accession Number: 2001.281.545

Tile Souvenir

Framed tile souvenir. Carved wooden plaque frames a small oval tile with printed image of the Hancock House in orange and white. Below the oval tile is a square blue and white tile with a painted image of a windmill.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), earthenware

GUSN: 287677

Accession Number: 2013.92.1

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 287682

Accession Number: 1938.1056

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 287684

Accession Number: 1940.205

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 287686

Accession Number: 2008.40.15AB

Box

Small wooden box with dome lid attached with leather hinges. The box is covered in fragments of wallpaper with a masonry and ashlars or coffer pattern block-printed in browns that were once likely green, tans and creams on a cream ground. Box interior lined with plain paper.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), leather, metal, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 287709

Accession Number: 2001.281.546

Box

Square tea box covered with fragments of wallpaper. Leather hinges and loop closure indicate the box once had a lid, now missing. The wallpaper covering the box is roller-printed with a white geometric or trellis pattern and metallic gold sprigs on white ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), leather, metal, metallic pigment

GUSN: 287710

Accession Number: 2001.281.547

Box

Painted rectangular box and lid. Lid attached with inset metal hinges and lock. Exterior of the box is painted red with black around the edges. The paint is flaking. Lettering painted on the center of the lid in gold and black is almost entirely lost. Box interior is lined with decorative paper r...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 287712

Accession Number: 2001.281.548

Box

Grain-painted wooden box with hinged and locking lid. Box interior is lined with fragments of floral wallpaper block-printed in white, gray and two greens on light green ground.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), metal, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 287713

Accession Number: 2001.281.549

Silhouette of Samuel Appleton (1766-1853)

Silhouette of Samuel Appleton (1766-1853). Paint on plaster. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: Miers, John (British miniaturist and silhouette artist, died ca. 1821) (Artist)

Material: paint (coating), plaster

GUSN: 287718

Accession Number: 2013.95.1

Silhouette of Henry Bigelow (1783-1815)

Silhouette of Henry Bigelow (1783-1815). Paint on plaster. Oval frame.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: Miers, John (British miniaturist and silhouette artist, died ca. 1821) (Artist)

GUSN: 287719

Accession Number: 2013.95.2

Coffee jug

Coffee jug with hinged lid and cane wrapped handle. Jug has a bulbous body that tapers to a narrower neck. Ciruclar footed base. Embellished spout. Lid has a fluted flame shaped finial. Monogrammed "ILE" over a coat of arms.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 287721

Accession Number: 2013.96.1

Armchair

Armchair with scrolled arms and faux black leather seat.

Date: 1904-1940

Maker: Francis H. Bacon Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 287723

Accession Number: 2013.97.1

Armchair

Arm chair with scrolled arms and faux black leather seat.

Date: 1904-1940

Maker: Francis H. Bacon Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 287724

Accession Number: 2013.97.2

Small chest drawer

Small wooden drawer from a chest or trunk. Drawer is made with tongue and groove construction and custom-shaped inserts to support wine glasses. There are remnants of a paper that once lined the interior of the drawer. The paper is block-printed with a vine pattern in black and white on blue groun...

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 287727

Accession Number: 2001.281.550

Sideboard

Federal inlaid mahogany serpentine front sideboard with circular recessed top in center. Branch veneers on doors, drawers outlined by bright striped veneers. Brass lion head drawer pulls. Six reeded and turned legs.

Date: 1812-1817

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, Thomas (American cabinetmaker, 1771-1848) (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), bloodwood

GUSN: 287732

Accession Number: 2006.44.3704

Box

Small leather-covered wooden box with hinged and locking lid. Exterior is decorated with leather straps and metal tacks. The box contains fragments of wallpaper that once lined the interior. The paper is in poor condition but appears to be block-printed in green and white in a stripe and medallio...

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 287750

Accession Number: 2001.281.551

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