Historic New England

Grease lamp

Wrought iron grease lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 284248

Accession Number: 2000.1695

Whale oil lantern

Tin whale oil lantern with pressed glass lens.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 284249

Accession Number: 2000.1696

Whale Oil Hand lamp

Tin whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 284250

Accession Number: 2000.1697

Tin fluid burner

Tin fluid burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 284251

Accession Number: 2000.1698

Wallpaper fragment. Pattern of feathers, scrolling foliage, swags of beads with hanging pendants. The pattern is printed in alternating stripes of greens and tans with areas of Block-printed in two greens, two browns, and white on an off-white, polished ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284253

Accession Number: 2000.2224AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment, length 13 from the scenic wallpaper "Monuments of Paris." Features the most famous buildings of Paris in the background lined up by the Seine. This panel depicts Porte Saint-Denis in the background, the Seine in the middle and fishermen in the foreground. Another panel features t...

Date: 1812-1814

Maker: Dufour, Joseph (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284254

Accession Number: 2000.2229A-D

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment with striped pattern of vertical columns embellished with qautrefoils in a diaper pattern. Meandering leafy branches fill the space between the columns. Printed in taupe, browns, and blue on a white polished ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284255

Accession Number: 2000.2225

Wallpaper

Fragment of nursery wallpaper. Vignettes of children and adults playing various games such as kickball, lawn tennis, and bowling. One vignette of a cat exploring the picnic basket. Scenes are interspersed with oversized flowering plants. Roller-printed in ochre and light green with thin blue out...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284263

Accession Number: 2001.281.374

Wallpapered book cover

Wallpaper fragment used as a book cover. Floral stripe and vertical diaper pattern alternting with continuous climbing roses bordered by white sprigs. Printed in pink, maroon, green, and white on blue ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284272

Accession Number: 2000.2233

"King Ahasuerus" Wallpaper

Fragment of "King Ahasuerus" a pillar and arch wallpaper. See 1978.159A for matching paper fragment still attached to wall board. Paper depicts a man seated on throne with a domed top, under a large arch with egg and dart molding. Block printed in tans, black, and white. 42" repeat.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284283

Accession Number: 1978.159B

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Reproduction of the William Morris paper "Christchurch" with an all over design of meandering tan vines with tendrils and pink blossoms on a field of brown willow leaves. Printed on a white ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Morris, William (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284286

Accession Number: 1995.26

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of a repeating grid of squares framing stylized leaves with rosettes in the center, connected by red vines. Printed in light olive green, dark green, and red on a tan ground.

Date: 1984

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 284288

Accession Number: 1995.46

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Ceiling medallion of a sunflower encircled by metallic gold radiating points and olive green undulating points. Printed against a black circular field in yellow, blue, red, olive, and metallic gold.

Date: 1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Possibly S.J. Bauer (Designer)

GUSN: 284289

Accession Number: 1995.45

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Repeating grid of anthemions in metallic gold on a tan ground.

Date: 1983

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 284291

Accession Number: 1995.47

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. All over design of scrolled and entwined raspberry brambles. Printed in light olive, green, pink, ochre, red, white, and metallic gold on a cream ground.

Date: 1983-1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284292

Accession Number: 1995.48

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments from the Hamilton House, South Berwick, Maine. Diaper pattern formed by liquid mica lozenges with yellow Xs at the intersections. White ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284293

Accession Number: 2000.384A-D

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Diaper pattern formed by lozenges encircling heraldic motifs of a crown above the initials V.R.I and a stylized thistle. Printed in metallic gold, on a grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1983-1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Morris, William (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284294

Accession Number: 1995.30

Wallpaper

Fragments of wallpaper with all over design of Persian pine or flower framed by entwined vine with flower head terminals. Block printed in gold on brown ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284295

Accession Number: 2000.388AB

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Three rows of uncut borders in two designs, repeating and inverted persian floral design and continuous chevrons framing arabesques. Printed in blue, tan, red and metallic gold on a forest green ground.

Date: 1978-1982

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer) Regan, Ray (Designer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284296

Accession Number: 1995.28

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of repeating white irises and cat tail rushes bordered above by a checkered and narrow bead and reel border and below by a row of continuous undulating vines and a band of undulating arcs. Printed in white, blue-grey, black, red, and metallic gold on a light...

Date: 1985

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284298

Accession Number: 1995.27

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of a single sunflower in an earthenware pot on a field of scrolling vines with orange blossoms. Printed in yellow, orange, blue, green, olive, metallic gold, red, and black on a light green ground.

Date: 1984

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: papers (document genres)

GUSN: 284299

Accession Number: 1995.37

Inkstand

Inkstand in shape of a side wheel steamer. Patented by Thomas S. Hudson in 1871. With original patent [B] and drawing [C] for inkstand.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 284664

Accession Number: 1972.2A-C

Wallpaper

Three fragments of wallpaper from Kingston, Massachusetts. Pattern of circular figures at even intervals along narrow, vertical black stripes. The stripes are over-printed with horizontal white dashes. The circular figures, possibly stylized flowers or rosettes, are dark pink over-printed with b...

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284668

Accession Number: 2001.281.414A-C

Wallpaper

Two wallpaper fragments from the Captain Trask House in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Quatrefoil and rosette pattern block-printed in dark olive and green on light blue ground. Evidence of earlier and later layers of paper present.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284670

Accession Number: 2001.281.413AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments with Masonic symbol from Manchester, Massachusetts. Masonic Square and Compasses symbol with G in center framed by Gothic Revival style architectural elements. Roller-printed in three grays, two blues, white and metallic gold on light blue ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Robert Graves Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 284672

Accession Number: 2001.281.415A-J

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment from Marblehead, Massachusetts. Diamond diaper pattern with stylized floral figure. Roller-printed in cream, tan and two browns on polished tan ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284675

Accession Number: 2001.281.416

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments from Marion, Massachusetts. Large scale floral pattern block-printed in blue with purple stenciling on pink and blue Irisé ground. Partial sheets of handmade paper.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284676

Accession Number: 2001.281.417A-C

Pair of Earrings

This pair of matching earrings are part of a set with brooch 1969.2395.1. The earrings are cast in the shape of Asian-style rectangular fans engraved with birds. The earrings attach with silver s-shaped ear wires.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 284677

Accession Number: 1969.2395.2AB

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug with maroon transfer-printed scene of a small child pulling a wagon full of toys.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 284679

Accession Number: 1988.590

Earring

This single earring was once part of a larger set of jewelry, of which the necklace 1969.3010.1 survives. The earring consists of a smaller five-point star made of faceted black glass and set in a black enameled bezel. It attaches to the ear with a metal s-curved ear wire.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 284680

Accession Number: 1969.3010.2A

Box

This box contains a brooch, 2006.44.31.1, but it was most likely not the original container for the brooch. The box is composed of a base and hinged lid, covered in purple velvet. The interior base is covered in black velvet, formed with slits and depressions to hold a piece of jewelry. The lid inte...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 284684

Accession Number: 2006.44.31.2

Necklace

This necklace is composed of collet-set moonstones hung along a gold chain, each stone suspended from an 'o' ring to form a "fringe" of stones. From the center of the chain is suspended a five-stone pendant, each stone connected to the next with 'o' rings. The necklace closes with a spring ring clas...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284685

Accession Number: 2006.44.131.1

Brooch

This bar brooch is composed of seven collet-set oval moonstones in a row, mounted on two parallel gold bars at the reverse. The moonstones are slightly graduated in size, with the largest at the center, decreasing in size to either side.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284686

Accession Number: 2006.44.131.2

Brooch

This brooch is composed of two off-set horizontal gold bars, each with ball-shaped ends. The brooch is set at the center with a carved moonstone shamrock set with a round amethyst, ending in a gold stem. While cataloged as part of a set, it is stylistically different from the rest of 2006.44.131 and...

Date: c. 1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284687

Accession Number: 2006.44.131.3

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a collet-set moonstone at top, from which is suspended a second, identical moonstone, with a narrow gold bar separating the two stones. The earrings attach with gold ear wires.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284688

Accession Number: 2006.44.131.4AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the Luce House in Marion, Massachusetts. Diamond shaped coffer pattern with blue centers and bead molding. Diamonds are given a three dimensional appearance with the use of light and shadow. Roller-printed in tan, brown, blue and gray on white ground.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284690

Accession Number: 2001.281.418

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the upstairs bedroom of the Royall House in Medford, Massachusetts. Persian style floral stripe pattern. Stylized flowering vines form oval an pattern overlaid with predominately red stripes of small flowers and leaves. Roller-printed in red, green, blue, ochre and black o...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 284691

Accession Number: 2001.281.419

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of wallpaper border still attached to sidewall paper from Medford, Massachusetts. Floral Arts and Crafts style ceiling border cut out around the pattern's lower edge. Roller-printed in green, white, and red with silver and gold sparkles on blue ground applied to oatmeal paper. Sidew...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 284692

Accession Number: 2001.281.420AB

Bandbox

Oval bandbox with lid. Bandbox (A) and lid (B) covered in blockprinted paper with green, gray and yellow lilacs and roses on a pale gray ground. Box has been reinforced along bottom edge with gray fabric. Lid has paper reinforcment along top edge with blue, gray and gold motifs. Part of lid edge rei...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Baker, Sarah

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284693

Accession Number: 1937.955AB

Wallpaper

Large fragment of wallpaper from either Millis or Medway, Massachusetts. Quatrefoil medallion and flower pattern. Quatrefoil figures made of scrolling leaf and flower figures printed in brown interlocks with undulating floral figures and medallion centers printed in orange. Block-printed on a peac...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284694

Accession Number: 2001.281.421

Wallpaper

Wallpaper sample with foliate pattern from Middleton, Massachusetts. Overall pattern of stylized leaves and branches surrounded by pindots. Roller-printed in green, three browns and black on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284697

Accession Number: 2001.281.422

Wallpaper

Two fragments of unused Gothic Revival style striped wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Large central figure with multiple gothic arches, trellises, trefoils, quatrefoils and ivy vine swag flanked on either side by wide stripes with similar motifs. Additional pindot with pinstripe and pindot...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284698

Accession Number: 2001.281.423AB

Wallpaper

Unused sample of wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Stylized floral trail pattern with four parallel, undulating vines or branches and floral sprigs. Roller-printed in green and brown on white ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284699

Accession Number: 2001.281.424

Wallpaper

Unused fragment of floral wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Overall floral pattern in which two different groupings, each with three flowers, alternate in vertical rows. Wispy floral stems surrounded by pindots radiate from the groups of flowers. Roller-printed in two greens and black on g...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284700

Accession Number: 2001.281.425

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment with floral trail pattern from Middleton, Massachusetts. Two naturalistic branches with thorns and small pink and white flowers, possibly multi-flora roses, grow parallel to each other. Pindots surround the white flowers. Block-printed in black, brown, two greens, pink, ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284709

Accession Number: 2001.281.426

Wallpaper

Large, unused piece of floral wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Naturalistic floral trail pattern featuring large-scale morning glory vine. Small pink and blue flowers and lilac-like violet flowers also represented. Block-printed in six greens, three violets, three pinks, two blues, maroon...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284713

Accession Number: 2001.281.427

Wallpaper

Large fragment of unused floral wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Large scale c-scroll cartouches in gray with colorful naturalistic floral bouquets and traveling vines. Roses and lilacs are featured. Block-printed in two grays, dark maroon, two greens, three blues, three violets, two pin...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284714

Accession Number: 2001.281.428

Wallpaper Border

Wallpaper border fragment. Geometric pattern with octogon figures. Roller printed in red, blue and black on brown ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284717

Accession Number: 1985.26.249

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Bouquets of flowers in baskets and floral sprays suspended from bows, surrounded by rococo scrolls. Printed in peaches, pinks, greens, yellows and blues. Pattern is atop a striped ground printed in light beige, dark beige and pale blue.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284768

Accession Number: 1985.26.162

Commemorative Plate

Commemorative plate of the Jackson House, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Lilac, pinecone, and thistle border. Red and white transfer print. Printed from drawings by Samuel Chamberlain.

Date: 1955

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 284863

Accession Number: 2013.48.1

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