Historic New England

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

Rolled fragment of wallpaper with pattern name "White Rose" from Lowell, Massachusetts. Chinoiserie-style wallpaper with alternating male and female figures with stereotypical Asian dress and stylized floral and decorative elements. Roller-printed in two blues on yellow ground. "U. W. P. C. of N....

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292819

Accession Number: 2001.281.1094

Scenic Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of Zuber scenic wallpaper "Chasse Dite D'Apres Vernet" from Dennysville, Maine. Fragment is printed with part of a tree, sky and clouds. Block printed in dark olive, two browns, black, and gray on yellow ground. Laid paper, partial sheets.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292821

Accession Number: 2001.281.1095

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of floral wallpaper from Wellfleet, Massachusetts. All-over pattern of small white flowers attached to leafy stems. Roller-printed in dark brown, pale yellow and yellow on brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292823

Accession Number: 2001.281.1096

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper from Gorham, Maine. All-over pattern of tropical plants, all foliate except for a pair of yellow orchids. Roller-printed in metallic copper, pale yellow, peach, light olive and five browns on ochre ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292825

Accession Number: 2001.281.1097

Wallpaper

Partial roll of wallpaper from Thompson, Connecticut. Pattern of repeating stylized tulips framed by foliate scrolls is printed over a small-scale white geometric background pattern of chevrons and dots. Printed over the tulip pattern is a small-scale pattern of black wavy lines and dots. The under...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Imperial Wallcoverings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292833

Accession Number: 2001.281.1098

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Dark red transfer print with inscription on a rectanglular cartouche wtih decorative border. Dark red line painted around rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 292834

Accession Number: 1934.1066

Wallpaper

Rolled fragment of gilt-figure wallpaper from Edgartown, Massachusetts. Embossed flower and fern bouquet figures spaced at regular intervales between embossed leaf and acorn stripes. Gold leaf applied to embossed areas. Gray ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292835

Accession Number: 2001.281.1099

Women's two-piece sun suit

Women's two-piece halter-style sun suit made from seersucker cotton printed in large purple sunflowers with green stems. Top (A) is halter-style, with tie closures at chest and around neck. Neck opening embellished with three layers of raw-edge self-fabric ruffles. Top bust is shaped with darts at s...

Date: c. 1950

Maker: Catalina (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials

GUSN: 305099

Accession Number: 2014.145.14AB

Women's Beach Pajama Set

Women's three-piece peach and blue silk beach pajama set. Sleeveless top (A) of peach silk with scalloped neck and arm holes edged in blue silk, blue embroidered motif, two front pockets trimmed in blue silk, and thick, scalloped band of blue silk along bottom. Pants (B) of peach silk with matching ...

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 305100

Accession Number: 2014.145.15A-C

Women's Beach Pajama Top

Woman's cream sleeveless beach pajama top with embroidered Chinese lanterns, a singular front pocket, belt loops, and front top closure of neck with three corded, Chinese style toggles.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 305101

Accession Number: 2014.145.16

Women's Beach Two-Piece Pajama Set

Women's two-piece silk beach pajama set. Cream / light peach sleeveless top (A) trimmed in red silk and adorned with cream /light peach and red silk ribbon at center of neckline and attached ribbon belt (tying in back). Pants (B) in cream / light peach silk with elastic at top, back, lobster appliqu...

Date: c. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 305102

Accession Number: 2014.145.17AB

Corset

Women's corset, peach silk fabcric with peach laced trim and elastic strabs.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305103

Accession Number: 2014.145.18

Beach Parasol

Beach parasol with red and blue block printed fabric top and carved wooden handle. "Made in Japan."

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: printed textile materials

GUSN: 305104

Accession Number: 2014.145.19

Tea Canister

Eight-sided tea canister with lid. Painted tin, black with red latice design and gold trim. Canister is c. 1820-1840, finish c. 1943 by unknown painter.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305105

Accession Number: 2014.146.1AB

Tray

Tray. Painted tin with no decoration or finish.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305106

Accession Number: 2014.146.2

Bread Tray

Bread tray. Painted tin with fruit and foliate on gold background and and orange-red trim. Painted by Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997); received award from the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc. Exhibition label attached to bottom.

Date: 1978

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305107

Accession Number: 2014.146.3

Tray

Tray. Painted tin with bronze paint and gold leaf depicting fruit and floral medallions. Decorated by Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), gold leaf

GUSN: 305108

Accession Number: 2014.146.4

Tray

Tray. Painted tinnwith bronze paint and gold leaf, depicting floral bouquets. Decorated by Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), gold leaf

GUSN: 305109

Accession Number: 2014.146.5

Reverse Painting on Glass

Framed reverse painting on glass depicting a young woman sitting on a sofa with stencilled border. Painted glass. Exhibition label on back. By Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Date: 1977

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material), metal, paper (fiber product), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305110

Accession Number: 2014.146.6

Reverse Painting on Glass

Framed reverse painting on glass, gold leaf rose in circle. Painted glass. By Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Date: 1972

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: glass (material), paint (coating), gold leaf, wood (plant material), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 305111

Accession Number: 2014.146.7

Theorem Painting

Theorem. Framed stencil painted on velvet depicting blue bird and butterfly with fruit basket. Frame is painted gold. Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Date: 1975

Maker: Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Material: velvet (fabric weave), paint (coating), wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 305112

Accession Number: 2014.146.8

Relief Portrait of Mary Eustis Scott and Her Sons

Oblong carved marble panel with portrait of woman in profile on the right and two young children, center and left. Signed, lower left, dated, lower right. Walnut frame with curved top.

Date: 1917

Maker: Beach, Chester (American sculptor, 1881-1956) (Sculptor)

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 305122

Accession Number: 2014.151.1

Commemorative Plate

Commemorative plate depicting the Langdon House, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Floral border. Red and white transfer print.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: W. Adams & Sons (Manufacturer) M. P. Alkon & Co. (Importer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 305123

Accession Number: 2014.152.1

Fur Coat

Three-quarter length women's fur coat (probably mink) with wide sleeves and narrow shawl collar. Lining is red and black jacquard. Closure down center front with hooks and eyes. Length cut down by original owner at unspecified later date.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, musquashes, jacquard

GUSN: 305125

Accession Number: 2014.153.1

Bathing costume / Bathing suit

Three-piece bathing suit or bathing costume. (A) Long sleeved bathing top of blue wool with standing collar, front closure with metal buttons, marroon wool accents, and attached flannel "skirt" (possibily added later). (B) Pants of blue wool with red wool at bottom, marroon accents, side tie closure...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 305126

Accession Number: 2014.154.1A-D

Brooch

Brooch shaped like a Scottie dog. Dog features have been burned into the wood base. Dog has a painted pink and yellow tartan sweater. Brass safety pin clasp.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305127

Accession Number: 2014.155.1