Historic New England

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Groton, Massachusetts. Abstract serrated lines printed cross over each other to form an overall pattern giving the impression of leaves or dense foliage. Block-printed in white and black on gray ground. Heavy, textured paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284486

Accession Number: 2001.281.399

Pair of Andirons

Pair of fireplace andirons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284490

Accession Number: 1980.190.1-.2

Fireplace Fender

Fireplace fender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284491

Accession Number: 1980.191

Fireplace Fender

Fireplace fender.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284492

Accession Number: 1980.192

Fireplace Tongs

Fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284494

Accession Number: 1980.194

Fireplace Poker

Fireplace poker with finial.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284495

Accession Number: 1980.195

Fireplace Poker

Fireplace poker with a square finial.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284496

Accession Number: 1980.196

Wallpaper

Scenery figure wallpaper fragment from Hanover, Massachusetts. A pastoral landscape depicting a bridge over a river between a church and a mill is framed by Asian inspired border. The landscape alternates with a large oval figure with central medallion and symmetrical, stylized architectural figur...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284513

Accession Number: 2001.281.400

Wallpaper

Small fragment of Gothic Revival style wallpaper part of a multilayered sample of papers from Hanson, Massachusetts. Earliest identified layer of approximately six layers is a small fragment of a Gothic style pattern roller-printed in black and white on green, ungrounded paper. Fragment attached t...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284527

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.1

Mug

Earthenware mug. Lightly ribbed body with four sections, flared rim, and molded, spurred loop handle. Dark copper luster lines around base, rim, inside of rim, and down handle. Two foliate motifs in copper luster on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 284528

Accession Number: 1937.1384

Wallpaper

Imprint of Renaissance Revival style wallpaper from Hanson, Massachusetts. Probable second layer of approximately six. Scroll and strapwork pattern roller-printed in red and white on gray ground. Pattern is imprinted on the back of 2001.281.401.3A-C.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284529

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.2A-C

Wallpaper

Striped wallpaper fragments from Hanson, Massachusetts. Probable third layer of approximately six. Alternating stripes of flowers, horizontal stripes with dots and scrolling vines. Roller-printed in green, red and white on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284530

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.3A-C

Wallpaper Border

Wallpaper border fragment from Hanson, Massachusetts. Border for third layer of wallpaper (2001.281.401.3A-C) and the fourth paper of approximately six. Trellis pattern in salmon roller-printed over a rainbow ground. Back of paper also covered with rainbow ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284531

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.4

Window Shade Paper

Large oval cut from a paper window shade and applied, probably to a fire screen, as a decorative element. Probable fourth paper of approximately six from one location in Hanson, Massachusetts. Paper block-printed with large rosebush with orange, white and blue roses growing from a blue pot on a l...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284532

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.5AB

Wallpaper

Diaper and sprig pattern wallpaper fragments from Hanson, Massachusetts. Probable fifth paper of approximately six from the same location. Roller-printed in violet, white, two greens and two browns on ungrounded paper. Applied over wallpaper 2001.281.401.3A-C, border 2001.281.401.4 and decorative...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284533

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.6A-C

Window Shade Paper

Paper window shade applied, probably to a fire screen, as a decorative element. Uppermost layer and probably sixth paper of approximately six layers from one location in Hanson, Massachusetts. Landscape scene framed on sides and bottom with large scale scrollwork. Block-printed in white, green, bla...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284552

Accession Number: 2001.281.401.7A-D

Wallpaper Tracing

Tracing of striped wallpaper with scroll. Notes indicating colors and repeat. Tracing was found in a folder with multiple layers of wallpaper (see entries for 2001.281.401) but is not a tracing of any of those papers.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: tracing paper

GUSN: 284567

Accession Number: 2001.281.402

Wallpaper

Embossed wallpaper fragment from Harwich, Massachusetts. English or French paper with pattern of dragons and strapwork. Dragons and a devil head hold bead or floral garlands in their mouths. Brown ground paper is stenciled in green, black and four browns, roller-printed in gold and varnished.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284572

Accession Number: 2001.281.403

Box

This rectangular paper box is covered in black leather. It has a hinged lid and is lined with padded white satin. The box closes with a small hook and ring clasp on the front. It is the original box for 1927.217.1

Date: 1822-23

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather, satin

GUSN: 284574

Accession Number: 1927.217.2

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Hatchville, Massachusetts. Diaper and rosette pattern wallpaper with attached ceiling border (see 2001.281.404.2) . Two layered diaper pattern: lower layer is formed by "marblized" masonry and the upper layer features three-dimensional masonry squares with rosette figures a...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284575

Accession Number: 2001.281.404.1

Wallpaper Border

Wallpaper border fragment from Hatchville, Massachusetts. Border attached to diaper pattern wallpaper fragment (2001.281.404.1). A thick textured or braided green cord and smooth, narrow orange cord twist around each other over a black background with orange edges. Roller-printed in three greens,...

Date: 18601870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284576

Accession Number: 2001.281.404.2

Grass Cloth

Small sample of grass cloth wall covering from Haverhill, Massachusetts. Printed with floral pattern in gray-green.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284579

Accession Number: 2001.281.405

Wallpaper

Small sample of Nylon wallpaper from Haverhill, Massachusetts. Screen-printed with fern branches in bronze and flocked fern and leafy branches in cream. Reflective (resembles liquid mica), light cream ground. "Hand Print by Fine" [text cut off] in selvedge.

Date: 1950-1957

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, paper (fiber product), flocking, screen printing

GUSN: 284581

Accession Number: 2001.281.406

Box

This fitted case is covered with black leather. It contains the earrings 1929.566.1AB.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 284582

Accession Number: 1929.566.2

Wallpaper

Small sample of Nylon wallpaper from Haverhill, Massachusetts. Flocked patten of stylized flowers and curling feathers in light cream on cream ground. Paper is reflective and embossed with small dot pattern.

Date: 1950-1957

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, paper (fiber product), flocking, embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 284583

Accession Number: 2001.281.407

Box

Red velvet covered box with cream silk and velvet lining. Original box for cameo set 1930.177, 1930.178, 1930.179ab.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284584

Accession Number: 1930.1795

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site, in this case it is possibly a view of the Roman Forum. Each micromosaic is set in black glass and mounted in gold with an applied rope border. Each button attaches with a hook on the reverse. ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: micromosaics, gold (metal)

GUSN: 284585

Accession Number: 1930.160.1

The Traveling Teller Toy Bank

Savings bank, oval form with slots for quarters, nickels, dimes, halves, currency, cents, and bills. Haverhill Savings Bank.

Maker: The Automatic Recording Safe Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 273949

Accession Number: 2013.26.2

Arm Rest\n \n

Arm rest is a tan leather/plastic with a black, sponge-like padding on one side. Arm rest functions with the black padding facing up on the driver's side vehicle window. Arm rest is screwed in to hold arm rest in place and flips into car when window is rolled up.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: Daniel Low & Co.

GUSN: 273959

Accession Number: 2013.27.1

Heating pad

Square heating pad with attached cable and electric plug in original box. Pad includes button to turn heating pad on and off. Heating pad has cloth on both sides and can be used dual sided. Sold by T.W. Rogers Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: T. W. Rogers Company

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), metal, yarn

GUSN: 273960

Accession Number: 2013.27.2

Silhouette of a Girl Holding a Candle

Fabric silhouette portrait of a girl with a candle in wooden frame. Girl is holding a doll with a cat by her feet. Picture is made from various pieces of cotton.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 273961

Accession Number: 2013.27.3

Rag Cutter

Rag/strip cutter for making rag strips of fabric for rag rugs. Directions on how to use the device are located on the box cover along with an image of the cutter.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273962

Accession Number: 2013.27.4

Pins

Bulldog Tidy Pins in original package. Twelve pins for 15 cents. Package is paper in red, black, and white. Pins are metal. Package includes a bulldog face and image of a living room chair, nightstand, and lamp. Package prints says, will keep tidies smooth and straight. And For fastening tidies a...

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273963

Accession Number: 2013.27.5

Fabric glue

Jiffy Sew package and liquid container in original packaging (box). Box is printed in blue and red on a white background. Each side of box has printed text and images. Box includes directions, images of objects to use product on, and advertisement/logo.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Jiffy Products, Inc

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 273964

Accession Number: 2013.27.6

Children's Mug

Children's mug with a transfer-printed design of the sign language alphabet. Handle has a pink streak of paint for decoration.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273965

Accession Number: 2013.27.7

Crocheted Pincushion

Pincushion with several pins in it. Cushion is crocheted with pink and green yarn with a flat navy base. Pincushion is created resemble a cupcake.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, acrylic (plastic), yarn, cloth, crocheting

GUSN: 273966

Accession Number: 2013.27.8

Mixer

Champion Model G electric mixer by Heinze Electric Company. Original mixer in original packaging (box). Appliance has wooden handle with metal mixer. Appliance has attached electrical plug.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material), plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273967

Accession Number: 2013.27.9

Toy Nativity

Expandable nativity set in original box. Box sides show nativity set opened and closed to demonstrate expansion feature. Set was made in Hong Kong and is plastic, painted. All pieces are attached to one another.

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), hand-painted

GUSN: 273968

Accession Number: 2013.27.10

"Gadget Master Cooky Press"

"Gadget Master Cooky Press", in original box, Popeil Brothers, Chicago, IL, 1950-1960, No. 10. Made in U.S.A.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, plastic by production method, printing (process)

GUSN: 273969

Accession Number: 2013.27.11

St. Regis Universal Atomizer, No. 100

Atomizer, "St. Regis Universal Atomizer No. 100", In original box, United States, 1930-1950. For spraying oily, aqueous, and alcoholic solutions.

Date: 1930 - 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, rubber (material), cardboard

GUSN: 273970

Accession Number: 2013.27.12

Box of "Crescent Mapleine" Maple flavoring

Maple flavoring, Crescent Mapleine Imitation Maple Flavor [.1], 2 Fluid Ounces, Crescent Mfg Co., Seattle, WA, Original glass in original box [.2].

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Crescent Manufacturing Company

Material: cardboard, glass (material), tin alloy

GUSN: 273971

Accession Number: 2013.27.13

Box of "Dainty Dot Cream of Tartar"\n

Cream of Tartar, Dainty Dot Cream Tartar, 4 oz, First National Stores, Inc, Somerville, MA. In original box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: First National Stores, Inc.

Material: cardboard, tin alloy

GUSN: 273972

Accession Number: 2013.27.14

Box of "Kre-Mel Instant chocolate pudding"

Instant pudding, Kre-Mel Dessert, Chocolate Flavor, 4 ½ oz, Corn Products Refining Company, Argo, IL and New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273973

Accession Number: 2013.27.15

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

One of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273974

Accession Number: 2013.27.16

Box of "Minute Tapioca"

Second of two boxes of Minute Tapioca, 8 oz, General Foods Corporation, New York, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273975

Accession Number: 2013.27.17

Double Package of Betty Crocker Pie Crust Mix

Pie Crust Mix, Two-Package Unit with Daisy Salt and Pepper Shakers inside, Betty Crocker, United States, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273976

Accession Number: 2013.27.18

Box of "Junket Brand" Frosting Mix

Frosting mix, Junket Brand Quick Fudge and Frosting Mix, Penuche flavor, ¾ lb, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273977

Accession Number: 2013.27.19

Box of "Junket Sherbet Mix"

Sherbet mix, Junket Sherbet Mix, Imitation Raspberry Flavor, 5 oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY, In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Junket

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273978

Accession Number: 2013.27.20

Box of "Junket Danish Dessert" mix

Dessert mix, Junket Danish Dessert, 4 ¾ oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273979

Accession Number: 2013.27.21

Box of "Jell-O Coconut Cream" Pudding Mix

Pudding mix, Jell-O Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Style, 3¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY. In original box.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273980

Accession Number: 2013.27.22

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