Historic New England

Wallpaper

Fragment of the fifteenth (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the second floor bedroom (Parlor Chamber) of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts.Diaper pattern formed by ribbon. Diamonds frame irises. Background pattern on vertical pinstripes and dots. Roller-printed in yellow and gre...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302562

Accession Number: 1971.137.15.1

Wallpaper

Three border fragments for the fifteenth (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the second floor bedroom (Parlor Chamber) of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Matches wallpaper 1971.137.15.1. Floral medallions and draping floral swags roller-printed in yellow, green and blue on ligh...

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302563

Accession Number: 1971.137.15.2

Wallpaper

Second layer of wallpaper from a small sample removed from the second floor bedroom (Parlor Chamber) of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Floral pattern roller-printed in pink. Indeterminate ground.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302569

Accession Number: 1971.138.2

Wallpaper

Third (last) layer of wallpaper from a small sample removed from the second floor bedroom (Parlor Chamber) of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Flower and berry pattern roller-printed in pink, black, yellow. Indeterminiate ground.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302570

Accession Number: 1971.138.3

Wallpaper

Second layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Stylized flower and scroll pattern showing Persian-style influences. Roller-printed in red, yellow and tan on cream ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302571

Accession Number: 1971.139.2

Wallpaper

Third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Stylized flower and scroll pattern roller-printed in yellow, green, pink and metallic gold, outlined in black on gray ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302572

Accession Number: 1971.139.3

Wallpaper

Fragment of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Abstract pattern of green, white and pink spots over a background of black dashes and dots. Ungrounded paper.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 302573

Accession Number: 1971.140.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from a beam in the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Abstract pattern of dots roller-printed in green, red, black and liquid mica on white ground. (The same paper was the 12th layer in the entrance hall 1971....

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302574

Accession Number: 1971.140.3

Wallpaper

Three fragments of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Copper engraved roller print with scenes from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" including "Christian in the Slough of Despond," "Christian at the Gate," "Christian...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302575

Accession Number: 1971.141.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the third layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Assymetrical, stylized floral pattern roller-printed in yellow, tan and red on black ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302576

Accession Number: 1971.141.3

Wallpaper

Two fragments of the fourth layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. circular swirl pattern roller-printed in yellow, blue, white on gray ground. "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. / 1836" printed in selvedge.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302577

Accession Number: 1971.141.4

Wallpaper

Three fragments of the fifth layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Anthemion pattern roller-printed in pink liquid mica, olive, and yellow on cream ground. Pattern number 3305.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302578

Accession Number: 1971.141.5

Wallpaper

Five fragments of the sixth (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Flower and scroll patterned wallpaper roller-printed in cream or yellow, brown, green and white on gray ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302579

Accession Number: 1971.141.6

Wallpaper

Second layer of wallpaper removed from the closet in attic ("room O2") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Abstracted floral patterned wallpaper roller printed in yellow and white on white ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302580

Accession Number: 1971.142.2

Wallpaper

Five fragments of the third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the closet in attic ("room O2") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Flower and scroll patterned wallpaper roller-printed in cream or yellow, brown, green and white on gray ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302581

Accession Number: 1971.142.3

Wallpaper

Two fragments of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the closet in attic ("room O1") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Asymmetrical, scrolling foliate wallpaper. Roller-printed in yellow, red, and olive on mustard ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302582

Accession Number: 1971.143.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the closet in attic ("room O1") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Assymetrical floral wallpaper roller-printed in red, gray-green and pale blue on yellow ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302583

Accession Number: 1971.143.3

Wallpaper

Two fragments of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Floral pattern roller-printed in red, pink, yellow, white, blue and olive on olive ground.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302584

Accession Number: 1971.144.2.1

Wallpaper

Fragment of walllpaper border for the second layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Yellow and red flowers overhang a red stripe with pink and black geometric pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302585

Accession Number: 1971.144.2.2

Wallpaper

Two fragments of the third layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Circular swirl pattern roller-printed in yellow, blue, white on gray ground. "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. / 1836" printed in selvedge.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Mairs, William H. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 302586

Accession Number: 1971.144.3

Wallpaper

Three fragments of the fourth layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Anthemion pattern roller-printed in pink liquid mica, olive, and yellow on cream ground. Pattern number 3305.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302587

Accession Number: 1971.144.4.1

Wallpaper Border

Three wallpaper border fragments for the fourth layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Scrolling anthemion pattern over a stripe with interlocking clover pattern at upper and lower edge.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302588

Accession Number: 1971.144.4.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the fifth (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Flower and scroll wallpaper roller printed in light green, pink, white, red and liquid mica on red ground.

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302589

Accession Number: 1971.144.5.1

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border from the fifth (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the stairway of the cellar leading up to the dining room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Fragment of wallpaper border (associated with sidewall 1971.144.5.1) with floral medallions framed by scro...

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302590

Accession Number: 1971.144.5.2

Wallpaper

Three fragments of first layer of wallpaper removed from the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Rose bouquet pattern roller-printed in tans, violets and white on undetermined ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 302591

Accession Number: 1968.80.1

Wallpaper

Three fragments from the second layer of wallpaper removed from the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts.Stylized floral pattern roller-printed in black, red, olive, yellow on olive ground. Pattern number 2222 visible in selvedge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 302592

Accession Number: 1968.80.2

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. Stripes of meandering floral vines alternating with lavender pinstripes.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302593

Accession Number: 1948.734

Wallpaper

Partiall rolls of wallpaper. Sprays of daisies and yellow poppies against light blue and white stripes.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302594

Accession Number: 1948.735A-C

Creamer

Creamer from a set of five pieces of colorless pressed glass. Set includes bottom of a butter dish, creamer, sugar bowl and lid, spoon holder and the bottom of a covered dish. Beaded panel pattern with scalloped feet and rims.

Date: 1870-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, colorless

GUSN: 316406

Accession Number: 1969.118

Sugar bowl

Sugar bowl (a) and cover (b) with 6-sided knop from a set of five pieces of colorless pressed glass. Set includes bottom of a butter dish, creamer, sugar bowl and lid, spoon holder and the bottom of a covered dish. Beaded panel pattern and scalloped feet and rims.

Date: 1870-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, colorless

GUSN: 316407

Accession Number: 1969.119AB

Spoon holder

Spoon holder from a set of five pieces of colorless pressed glass. Set includes bottom of a butter dish, creamer, sugar bowl and lid, spoon holder and the bottom of a covered dish. Beaded panel pattern and scalloped feet and rims.

Date: 1870-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, colorless

GUSN: 316408

Accession Number: 1969.120

Covered dish

Bottom of a small covered dish from a set of five pieces of colorless pressed glass. Set includes also a bottom of a butter dish, creamer, sugar bowl and lid, and spoon holder. Beaded panel pattern and scalloped feet and rims.

Date: 1870-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, colorless

GUSN: 316409

Accession Number: 1969.121

Charm bracelet

Silver link charm bracelet with thirty-four charms made by various makers.

Date: 1960-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, glass (material), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 316410

Accession Number: 2015.148.1

Baton Pendant\n

Baton pendant, sterling silver.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Beaucraft, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 316411

Accession Number: 2015.148.2

Class Ring\n

Ring, gold band with image of a skull and cross bones on a black glass ground. Danvers State Hospital nursing school.

Date: 1925-1928

Maker: Stephen Lane Folger, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 316413

Accession Number: 2015.148.4

Niddy Noddy

Hand-carved wooden, H-shaped yarn winder, or niddy-noddy, with curved handles. Tool made by the father of the donor.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 316419

Accession Number: 1969.122

Plates

Set of nine dessert plates with fruit pattern. Includes 8 small plates and 1 larger plate with same pattern. White ceramic body with polychrome design of fruits including strawberries and blueberries.

Date: 1965-75

Maker: Eschenbach (Manufacturer)

Material: faience (earthenware), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 316454

Accession Number: 2015.150.1A-I

Roasting pan

Enamel roasting pan and lid with original manufacturer's label. The Original Drip-Top Self Basting Roaster.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Lisk Savory Corporation (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 316455

Accession Number: 2015.150.2AB

Santa Claus light

Santa Claus light with original tag. Judith Novelty Decorative Lighting Sets.

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Empire Plastic Corporation (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 316456

Accession Number: 2015.150.3

Soup Plate

Porcelain soup plate with an orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 316462

Accession Number: 1941.1437.16

Dish

Porcelain dish with orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 316463

Accession Number: 1941.1437.26

Serving Dish

Porcelain oval serving dish with orange rim. Aqua border with floral medallions. Inner orange band.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 316467

Accession Number: 1941.1437.22

Cradle

Wooden cradle [.1a] with joined ends, and rounded footboard. Large joints at hood with gable roof overhang. Slight scallop drop leaf. Single board sides with slightly rounded edges. Striped tan and cream colored mattress (.1b) with stripe pattern throughout and gathers, French seam edges. Made to fi...

Date: 1850-1860 and 1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316486

Accession Number: 2015.153.1.1AB-.2

Christening dress

Christening gown. White cotton with decorative lace forming a "V"-shaped panel in the bodice. Short cap sleeves with layered ruffle detail. Lace panel in skirt with stylized flowers and net insert leaves.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 316487

Accession Number: 2015.153.2

Tie Clip

Silver tie clip formed from hammered silver wire with soldered bulb at one end. Marked.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Brenner, Jules D., 1917-1991 (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 316488

Accession Number: 2015.154.1

Ring

Finger ring constructed by dripping and hammering silver in a free-form shape. Oxidized areas highlight the relief designs.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Sklar, Israel, d. 2012 (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 316489

Accession Number: 2015.154.2

Quilt

Patch quilt made from squares of red cotton alternating with white cotton. Red squares tufted at center with red yarn. White squares embroidered with centered design of state flower. Flowers embroidered with colored cotton floss. Below each flower is its name, embroidered in black block letters and ...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Bonaceto, Helen (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, embroidering

GUSN: 316509

Accession Number: 2015.159.1

Apron

Apron, multi-color embroidery on blue and white ticking. Cotton. Embroidered by Sarah Woods Hunt (1833-1915).

Date: c. 1880

Maker: Hunt, Sarah Woods, 1833-1915 (Embroiderer)

GUSN: 316511

Accession Number: 2015.160.1

Handkerchief

Handkerchief depicting "Geographical Pictures shewing the form, costume & manners of the different continents, empires & kingdoms in the world." Copper plate printed cotton.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), copper engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 316512

Accession Number: 2015.160.2

Shakers

Two owl shaped shakers. Silver and glass.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 316513

Accession Number: 2015.161.1AB

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