Historic New England

Wallpaper

Three wallpaper fragments. White and blue diaper pattern on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292146

Accession Number: 1995.391

Two wallpaper fragments roller-printed with brown and blue diaper pattern. Fragment [A] has a printed paper hand outlined in green glued to the back. Roller-printed in blue, brown, white on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292147

Accession Number: 1995.392

Wallpaper

Rolled wallpaper sample from the "old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gold-colored ground with bronze flecks, no pattern. Paper is rolled on a cardboard tube. Carved wooden rod attached to paper's end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292153

Accession Number: 2001.281.1078

Wallpaper

Wallpaper sample from the "old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gold-colored ground with black flecks, no pattern. Paper is rolled on a cardboard tube. Carved wooden rod attached to paper's end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292157

Accession Number: 2001.281.1079

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale embossed, gilt-figure of three birds landing on a neoclassical vase of fruit, branches and grasses. Small gilt-figure of bird on a nest repeats around the larger figure. Gray block-print...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cotton (textile), gilding

GUSN: 292159

Accession Number: 2001.281.1080

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Floral pattern featuring pink flowers, possibly geraniums, and foliate swags on a faux-moiré background. Block-printed in seven greens, four pinks, red, two yellows, two violets and gray on white pol...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 292165

Accession Number: 2001.281.1081

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The central feature of the pattern is a large, naturalistic floral spray with roses, hydrangea, harebells and geraniums. The flowers float on a scenic background depicting a waterway framed by ferns, ...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292166

Accession Number: 2001.281.1082

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample probably from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale floral pattern executed in a folk art or faux hand-painted style. Large floral bouquet of carnations, tulips, roses and other flowers tied with a red ribbon. Floral sprigs surrou...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292192

Accession Number: 2001.281.1083

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper panel probably from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Display panel of matching borders and sidewall papers with Neoclassical Arabesque patterns. Moving from top to bottom of the panel, the papers are as follows: a border consisting of several ba...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292224

Accession Number: 2001.281.1084

Wallpaper Border

Partial roll of cut wallpaper border from Bath, Maine. Scrolling, stylized floral vine embossed with basket-weave pattern. Upper and lower bands of stylized flower with leaves embossed with narrow ribbed pattern. The pattern is outlined and highlighted with block-printed metallic gold on gray groun...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292238

Accession Number: 2001.281.1085

Belt

Military belt with attached buckle and scabbard holder. White leather belt has two small straps to attach to scabbard. Square metal buckle stamped with emblem of the United States, eagle with outstretched wings with shield and arrows. Found inside bandbox 1928.1407.1ab

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 292245

Accession Number: 1928.1407.2.4

Wallpaper

Three fragments of gilt-figure wallpaper from the George A. Weaver House, Waldoboro, Maine. Pattern of embossed and gilded stripes and gilt-figures, one figure a round quatrefoil or compass and the other a slightly larger round medallion with fleur de lis figures, acanthus scrolls and foliate swag....

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292270

Accession Number: 2001.281.1086A-C

Wallpaper

Fragment of rolled wallpaper from Duxbury, Massachusetts. Large-scale diamond pattern formed by wavy lines resembling meandering paths. Inside the "paths" are depictions of planted fields, farms and apple trees. The diamonds frame large blossoming apple tree branches. Roller printed in black, dar...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Baeck Wall Paper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292288

Accession Number: 2001.281.1087

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper from West Barnstable, Massachusetts. Large-scale, all-over foliate pattern of leafy branches bearing apples, grapes and plums. The dense foliate pattern is roller-printed in pink, red, dark maroon, three greens, tan and two purples on a background pattern of small black d...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292331

Accession Number: 2001.281.1088

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of Gothic Revival wallpaper from Grafton, Massachusetts. Repeating image of a gazebo or tower among foliage. Roller-printed in green, brown, and white on gray ground.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292343

Accession Number: 2001.281.1089

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of "The Apple Tree" wallpaper from the Woodward House in Massachusetts. Large-scale, stylized trees with triangular, leafy canopies. The trees shows some similarities to the Arts and Crafts style. Each tree has a single wayward branch and small patches of stylized flowers grown be...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292367

Accession Number: 2001.281.1090

Wallpaper

Unused roll of Scenery Figure wallpaper from Wellfleet, Massachusetts. When hung, this paper forms decorative panels divided by the printed side boarders. Each panel consists of a column of alternating vignettes framed by Renaissance Revival style cartouches and floral elements. The alternating vig...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292426

Accession Number: 2001.281.1091

Coverlet

Coverlet, machine woven with raised pattern of scrolls, vines, and flowers among a lattice ground. Geometric patterned side border.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 292446

Accession Number: 1985.885

Table

Dropleaf table. Rectangular top with molded edges, two drawers. Rests on turned pillar with molded legs. Paw casters.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), birch (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 292473

Accession Number: 2014.24.1

Pedestal

Pedestal with carved flowers on column, square base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 292475

Accession Number: 2014.25.1

Photograph

Framed photograph of Palatine Hill. Coliseum in distance.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 292477

Accession Number: 2014.26.1

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of gilt-figure wallpaper from Cranston, Rhode Island. Pattern of embossed, four-pointed medallions. Block printed in pink and white, gold leaf applied to embossed areas. Gray ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292786

Accession Number: 2001.281.1092

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of wallpaper with pattern name "The Vita" from Plymouth, Massachusetts. Pattern of diagonally repeating tree trunks with leafy branches forming a meandering foliate design. Roller printed in three blues on white ground. Pattern number 2372 and name printed in the selvedge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292789

Accession Number: 2001.281.1093

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book by Alfred Peats & Co., New York.

Date: ca. 1899

Maker: Alfred Peats Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 302080

Accession Number: 2000.587

Wallpaper

Five fragments of wallpaper.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302081

Accession Number: 2001.4A-E

Wallpaper

Roll of wallpaper. Metallic gold stripe on light yellow ground.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302082

Accession Number: 2000.75

Reproduction Wallpaper

Roll of reproduction wallpaper, probably a frieze border, plus a cut sample. Light grey ground with pattern of drapery swag and rosette in browns, olive green, white, and dark brown. Flower and leaf pattern prints in white, greens, tan; Greek key and fluted border. "Drapery Frieze" pattern.

Maker: Nancy McClelland, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302085

Accession Number: 2000.254AB

Reproduction Wallpaper Border

One partial roll of wallpaper border. Stripe of leaf pattern with circle in relief; border with egg and dart. Too be used with 2000.243.

Date: ca. 1977

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302086

Accession Number: 2000.250

Reproduction Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. Solid yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302087

Accession Number: 2000.230

Reproduction Wallpaper Roll

Roll of wallpaper. Solid chartreuse (yellow-green).

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302088

Accession Number: 2000.233

Reproduction Wallpaper

Roll of wallpaper, "Woodbury Moire." Printed in "sand" colorway (cream, beige, brown, white). Alternating stripes of machine-printed lighter and darker moire pattern.

Date: 1985

Maker: Probably Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302089

Accession Number: 2000.234

Reproduction Wallpaper

Roll of wallpaper. Pillar and arch style, printed in beige, brown, and white on black. Pattern is "Paul Revere" by Waterhouse Wallhangings. Reproduction of 1919.350.

Date: 1986

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302090

Accession Number: 2000.235

Reproduction Wallpaper

Cut repeat of wallpaper, "Lion's Gate." Printed in gold and copper and outlined in brown on blue/ grey ground. Textured pattern with lions, scrolls, and urns with flowers.

Date: 1998

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer) Reproduction of Balin, Paul (Designer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302091

Accession Number: 2000.236

Reproduction Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. Light blue and white striped paper, consisting of one wide stripe with thinner stripes on each side. "Pompeian Stripe" pattern.

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302100

Accession Number: 2000.237

Reproduction Wallpaper Border

Partial roll of border wallpaper, "Pompeian Border," to be used with paper 2000.237. Pompeian scenes including female figure with schyales, Roman city wall, arched bridge, vases, and candle. Hand printed in aqua, black, orange, slate, blue, greens, and white.

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302101

Accession Number: 2000.238

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three rolls of wallpaper, "Beauport Promenade." Chinoiserie design consisting of two scenes. Top scene is a male figure riding a camel, surrounded by fie male figures walking alongside; four are playing musical instruments, one carries a gun. The second scene shows a male figure riding an elephant, ...

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302102

Accession Number: 2000.239A-C

Reproduction Wallpaper

Roll of wallpaper, geometric design. Ground printed in gold with speckles in dark gold. All-over pattern of squares and Greek key printed in light brown with eight-segment rosette in darker brown.

Maker: Schumacher (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302103

Accession Number: 2000.240

Reproduction Wallpaper Border

Cut repeat of wallpaper pattern, "The Old Manse." Drapery design with festoon of oak leaf, tulip, and clover, printed in light and dark brown, tan, grey, black, and white.

Date: 1986

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302104

Accession Number: 2000.241

Reproduction Wallpaper

Cut repeat of wallpaper, "Salisbury Mansion Hall." Imitation marble design in ochre and brown on cream ground.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302105

Accession Number: 2000.242

Reproduction Wallpaper

One cut repeat of wallpaper, "Medford Inn 1840." Imitation marble or plasterwork in brown, grey, and whtie on light brown ground.

Date: ca. 1977

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302106

Accession Number: 2000.243

Reproduction Wallpaper

Cut repeat of scenic wallpaper. Top is a scene of peonies and other flowers. Second is a bucolic scene with a castle surrounded by greenery. Printed in grisaille - greys, black, and white. Based on a design by Moses Grant, Jr., 1818.

Maker: Reproduction of Moses Grant, Jr. & Co. (Artist, Designer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302107

Accession Number: 2000.245

Reproduction Wallpaper

Cut repeat of scenic wallpaper. Top scene features a large urn with flowers, flanked by two swans. Lower scene shows a couple enjoying a picnic; the man is fishing, while the woman is seated next to a dog and picnic basket. In the distance is a boat with three male figures. Scenes are bordered on bo...

Maker: Moses Grant, Jr. & Co. (Artist, Designer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302108

Accession Number: 2000.244

Reproduction Wallpaper

Partial roll of vinyl wallpaper. Textured with tan and white color.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, vinyl

GUSN: 302110

Accession Number: 2000.246

Reproduction Wallpaper

Large cut fragment of scenic wallpaper, "Diana." Four figures (Roman or Greek) view statues "Diana." Design also includes large urn with flowers and scrolls. Printed in grisailles - grey, black, and white on dark grey ground

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302111

Accession Number: 2000.247

Wallpaper

Two partial rolls of wallpaper, in an all-over scrolled leaf motif. Printed in metalic gold on a mauve and white woven textured ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302112

Accession Number: 2000.510AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. Stripes of scrolled acanthus leaves, printed in tan, brown, and light blue with metallic glitter. Panel is edged on left with strpe of interlocking reels and the right with a stripe of six-petalled rosettes.

Maker: Frederick Beck & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302114

Accession Number: 2000.511

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper in an all-over floral pattern. Leaves printed in light green, stylized flower head and branch printed in mustard yellow on a light ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302115

Accession Number: 2000.512

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper in an all-over floral pattern. Mums or sunflower heads, tulips, and leaves separated by jagged lines. Printed in light brown and red on a light yellow ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302116

Accession Number: 2000.513

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. All-over floral pattern of mums and berries. Printed in light blue, beige, and gold on olive green ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302117

Accession Number: 2000.514

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper. All-over pattern of leaves, mums, and vines, printed in metallic gold, red, and black on a light green/ yellow ground with black dots.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 302119

Accession Number: 2000.515

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