Historic New England

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

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Lattice-work pattern. Printed in green, gray, and black on a white ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Seller)

GUSN: 284586

Accession Number: 2000.185

Vest button

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

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284587

Accession Number: 1930.160.2

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284588

Accession Number: 1930.160.3

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site, in this case possibly Hadrian's Mausoleum. 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. The set of ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284589

Accession Number: 1930.160.4

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284590

Accession Number: 1930.160.5

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site, in this case the Coliseum. 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. The set of twelve buttons a...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284591

Accession Number: 1930.160.6

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284592

Accession Number: 1930.160.7

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site, in this case the Pantheon. 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. The set of twelve buttons a...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284593

Accession Number: 1930.160.8

Wallpaper

Two unused wallpaper samples. Pattern consists of floral bouquets and an aqueduct. Printed in three pinks, two blues, purple, brown, green, and lavender on a white ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 284594

Accession Number: 2000.186AB

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284595

Accession Number: 1930.160.9

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284596

Accession Number: 1930.160.10

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site, in this case possibly the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the same as button .2. Each micromosaic is set in black glass and mounted in gold with an applied rope border. Each button attaches with...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284597

Accession Number: 1930.160.11

Vest button

Each button in this set of twelve is composed of a micromosaic view of an ancient Roman architectural site. 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. The set of twelve buttons are in their original black ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 284598

Accession Number: 1930.160.12

Vest button box

This box is the original black leather case with white silk and red velvet lining for the set of twelve buttons. The box closes with a push-button tab and is hinged across the back.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 284599

Accession Number: 1930.160.13

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of grapes on a vine with ribbons, roses, and butterflies. Printed in three greens, blue, pink, lavender, orange, brown, mauve, and white on a light yellow ground. Not a full repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Nancy McClelland, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 284600

Accession Number: 2000.187

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment from Hingham, Massachusetts. Four different scenes of trees form a repeating pattern. Roller-printed in three greens, ochre, maroon and cream on light cream ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284601

Accession Number: 2001.281.408

Box

This horseshoe-shaped, leather-covered box is lined in sea-green velvet on the base and white satin on the lid. It houses the set of earrings and brooch 1933.1693.1AB and 1933.1694 but may not be original to the set.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather, velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 284602

Accession Number: 1933.1693.2

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Chinoiserie pattern with a musician and seated figure with dogs, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Caillard, Robert (Designer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer) Katzenbach and Warren (Retailer)

GUSN: 284603

Accession Number: 2000.188

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Holliston, Massachusetts. Stylized foliate pattern roller-printed in pink on light gray ground. First layer of a sample of three layers of wallpaper and one frieze. Paper is only partially visible under upper layers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284612

Accession Number: 2001.281.409.1

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of alternating vignettes of a classically dressed kneeling woman near trees and a vignette with a bird; the background is leaves with stripes and drapery. Printed in three blues on a light blue ground.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 284613

Accession Number: 2000.189

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Holliston, Massachusetts. Large-scale medallion and scroll pattern on pebble embossed paper. Roller-printed in two tans and metallic bronze on cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284614

Accession Number: 2001.281.409.2

Wallpaper Frieze

Fragment of wallpaper frieze from Hollinston, Massachusetts. Immitation chintz or needlework pattern. Roller-printed in black, red, blue, yellow, green and tan on cream ground. Appears to be a frieze, based on the horizontal orientation of the pattern and horizontal border along the lower edge. T...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284615

Accession Number: 2001.281.409.3

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of a vignette of two brids sitting on a nest of flowers alternating with a vignette of lillies and roses encircled by floral garland. Printed in two blues, brown, pink, beige, green, and white on a yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 284616

Accession Number: 2000.190

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Holliston, Massachusetts. Aesthetic style wallpaper with stylized floral pattern. Roller-printed in ochre, white, pale yellow, tan, cream and metallic gold on cream ground. Third layer of wallpaper. Only partially covers second layer.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 284618

Accession Number: 2001.281.409.4

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern consists of scrolled foliage and floral sprigs. Printed in blue on a cream ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 284619

Accession Number: 2000.191

Pocket Knife

A hinged pocket knife with two blades and a mother of pearl adornment on a steel frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 313547

Accession Number: 1952.97.4

Hook

A metal hook with a loop finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 313548

Accession Number: 1952.97.5

Nail File

A metal nail file with a pointed end.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 313549

Accession Number: 1952.97.6

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and an ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 313550

Accession Number: 1952.97.7

Textile Remnant "Freeman[...]"

This overall piece with three attached colorways and one attached paper label, is a gazed fabric. It represents different flowers and plants multiplied on the surface to create a dense effect. Brown is the dominant color, invigorated by hints of red and green.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313551

Accession Number: 2001.281.1217

Textile Remnant "Brocade"

Three fabric remnants-two (2001.281.1218.1-.2) are Chateau Red in color (red background with dark wine floral pattern), and one (2001.281.1218.3) is White/Black (white background with black desgn). Each remnant has four attached colorways and one paper label. Pattern: thick brocade flowers, with...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313554

Accession Number: 2001.281.1218.1-.3

Textile Remnant "Old Brick House"

Three fabric remnants (2 colorways) representing a floral scene, each also containing three attached colorway samples. Pattern: Large rounds of swirling leaves- a smaller set of 8 fronds surrounded by 8 larger laurel leaf branches swirling in the same direction; clusters of smaller flower sprigs for...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313556

Accession Number: 2001.281.1219.1-.3

Toilet Set Case

A toilet set case with a wooden exterior and a purple felt interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 313557

Accession Number: 1952.97.8

Textile Remnant "Massachusetts"

These two overall pieces with four attached colorways and one attached paper label, represent the same scene. Two main places are separated by a scene presenting a house bordered by an alley of trees. One of these two patterns represents one side of Louisburg Square, on Beacon Hill, in Boston, Massa...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313559

Accession Number: 2001.281.1220.1-.2

Textile Remnant

This overall piece represents an alternation of bamboos, roses and ivy stripes. The dominant color is green, except for the roses' petals.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313561

Accession Number: 2001.281.1221

Textile Remnant "New Hampshire Stencil"

This overall piece represents an alternation of stylized green flowers with their brown stems and leaves on one hand, and strips of very stylized green clovers on the other hand.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313563

Accession Number: 2001.281.1222

Textile Remnant "Ornamental Rose"

These three overall pieces represent roses, small branches and other stylized flowers, on the whole surface, with color contrasts to give effects of light and texture. The yellow sample doesn't have any colorway, neither any label, while the green and the grey ones have four attached colorways. Th...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313565

Accession Number: 2001.281.1223.1-.3

Textile Remnant "Augustine Heard"

This overall piece with five attached colorways and one attached paper label, represents a rose bush which branches are interwoven in foliated scrolls, on a light pink background. Some birds are flying from branch to branch.

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313568

Accession Number: 2001.281.1224

Textile Remnant "Wellfleet"

Three fabric remnants with the same pattern: Rows of large fleur-de-lis inside of crests, background covered in smaller stylized crosses. Two color-ways: 2001.281.1225.1 is the sea green color motif, with sea green and turquoise crests and khaki crosses on a light blue background; both 2001.281.1225...

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313570

Accession Number: 2001.281.1225

Textile Remnant "Royal Damask"

Two textile remnants, each with four attached colorways and one attached paper label. Fully covered by flowers and leaves with nice shading. Two colorways: gray motif (2001.281.1226.1) and green motif (2001.281.1226.2).

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 313571

Accession Number: 2001.281.1226.1-.2

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