Historic New England

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of wallpaper border . Narrow border with grisaille center band depicting a rod with ribbon wrapping around it on white background stripe. Between each fold of ribbon are three beads. Flanking the center band are stripes of metallic silver, yellow, white bead and reel, and dark gray. ...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290444

Accession Number: 2001.281.951AB

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in pattern #449C by W. J. Galligan & Sons. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of highly stylized trailing flowers and foliage. Printed in gold on a dark blue ground.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290445

Accession Number: 2001.281.806

Wallpaper Border

Four fragments of wallpaper border. Narrow border with grisaille stripes and row of beads. Roller-printed in five grays on white ground. Paper lightly embossed with ribbed texture.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 290446

Accession Number: 2001.281.952A-D

Dining table

Empire two-part dining table, each section rectangular with rounded corners and standing on X-shaped base with paw feet. Decorated with volutes and acanthus leaves. Brass fittings.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290447

Accession Number: 1958.319AB

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of wallpaper manufactured by Gossler Wagner. Wallpaper has a pattern of large rococo cartouches filled with roses and foliage. Cartouches are arranged in a diamond pattern and are separated by trails of roses and other flowers. Printed in yellows, beiges, and green on a beige ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Gossler Wagner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290448

Accession Number: 2001.281.807

Wallpaper Border

Four fragments of wallpaper border. Narrow border with center band of grisaille rosettes. Black, white and rose stripes run along upper edge of border. Red, white and rose colored stripes run along lower edge. Roller-printed in black, white, rose and two grays on light gray ground. Paper surface...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 290450

Accession Number: 2001.281.953A-D

Girandole

Central candelabrum of girandole set has three arms with rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290451

Accession Number: 1958.320.1

Girandole

Side candlestick of girandole set has rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290452

Accession Number: 1958.320.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Sweet Pea Vine" pattern (#966-6) by Hobe Erwin Editions. Wallpaper has a floral stripe design featuring trailing sweet peas alternating with a stripe patterned to resemble a moiré ribbon. Roller-printed in blues, violet, pink and green on a cream groun...

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: Hobe Erwin Editions (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290453

Accession Number: 2001.281.808

Girandole

Side candlestick of girandole set has rectangular prisims decorated with cut flowers and stars. Brass pedestal in form of standing man and seated woman has background of leaves and flowers. Stepped brass and marble base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290454

Accession Number: 1958.320.3

Wallpaper Border

Three fragments of trailing floral vine wallpaper border. Pink flowers grow from a blue-green vine over a yellow background. Blue, green and black stripes run along upper edge of border. A band of blue with green vertical stripes runs along lower border. Block printed in green, black, two pinks a...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290455

Accession Number: 1950.M23A-C

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Bow and Basket" pattern (#A108/1) by Nancy McClelland Inc. Wallpaper has a series of rectangular frames containing tall baskets of flowers. Smaller square frames contain four-loop bows. All frames are separated by a foliage garland. Printed in orange, ...

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: Nancy McClelland Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290457

Accession Number: 2001.281.809

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper frieze in the "Coupe de Raisin" pattern (#527) by Nancy McClelland for Katzenbach and Warrern. Wallpaper has a Neoclassical pattern composed of a series of bands. The top band has a stylized rope motif followed by a stylized egg and dart band. The next band ha...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer) McClelland, Nancy (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290459

Accession Number: 2001.281.810

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Chinoiserie" pattern (#1007 D) by F. Schumacher & Company. Wallpaper has an Asian-inspired floral trail pattern featuring delicate undulating vines with blooming flowers. Butterflies are interspersed throughout the pattern. Printed in metallic gold, br...

Date: 1923-1938

Maker: F. Schumacher & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290460

Accession Number: 2001.281.811

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Madison" pattern for F. Schumacher & Company under the Waverly line of products. Wallpaper has an allover geometric grid pattern formed by elongated ovals, small circles and dots. Highly stylized flower blossoms fill the grid. Roller-printed in olive g...

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: Waverly (Manufacturer) F. Schumacher & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290461

Accession Number: 2001.281.812

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks cast in one piece with rectangular wall mounts.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290476

Accession Number: 1958.321.1

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks cast in one piece with rectangular wall mounts.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290482

Accession Number: 1958.321.2

Fire screen

Four-section iron wire fire screen with wrought iron base and posts and brass top. Screen ornamented with iron wire swag along top edge and iron curls on front edge.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290487

Accession Number: 1958.322

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons with brass log stops, egg-shaped finials, turned posts, cabriole legs, and pointed oval feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290494

Accession Number: 1958.323.1

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons with brass log stops, egg-shaped finials, turned posts, cabriole legs, and pointed oval feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290497

Accession Number: 1958.323.2

Fireplace shovel

Wrought iron shovel with curved sides and beaded brass handle. Pan of shovel roughly tulip-shaped.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290500

Accession Number: 1958.324

Fireplace tongs

Wrought iron fire tongs with circular brass joint and beaded brass handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290502

Accession Number: 1958.325

Drop-leaf table

Oval folding table with two leaves and square tapered legs. Legs ornamented with stringing on sides.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 290503

Accession Number: 1958.326

Portrait of Sophia Augusta Foye Sortwell

One of three pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait of woman with dark hair, parted in the center with curls. Sitter wears earrings, gold and possibly pearl necklace, and a black ribbon around her neck, black dre...

Date: c. 1866-70

Maker: unknown

Material: pastel paper, wood (plant material), gesso, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 290504

Accession Number: 1958.328.1

Portrait of Alvin Foye Sortwell

One of three oval pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait depicts young man with light, short hair. Sitter wears a dark suit jacket over white button down, collared shirt and black ribbon tie.

Date: c. 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pastel paper, wood (plant material), gesso, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 290505

Accession Number: 1958.328.2

Electrified girandole

Electrified lamp with square marble base, vase-shaped molded brass pedestal with acathus leaves. Mold-blown glass globe with everted scalloped lip, etched design of grapevine and flowers, frosted around neck. Stars on prisms.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock)

GUSN: 290506

Accession Number: 1958.329

Sideboard

Bowfront sideboard with six drawers in a central group flanked by sets of two deeper drawers. Front legs formed by spiral turned engaged columns topped by pineapple carving, ending in ball feet.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 290507

Accession Number: 1958.330

Flatware case

Lidded red leather and wood cutlery box with sloping front, brass fittings and stamped gold floral decoration.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gold leaf, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 290508

Accession Number: 1958.331

Settee

Small two-person settee with a seperated back with a small wooden knob between them, rolled unpholstered arms, and turned legs. Front castors. The cream colored upholstery with black fringe is thought to be original.

Date: 1887-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 290509

Accession Number: 1990.188

Tray

Cyma curved tin tray, painted black with brown at pointed edges. Blue, white, and green stenciled daises and leaves on edges, and gold paint on rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 290511

Accession Number: 1958.337

Tray

Oval tin tray painted black with floral band of leaves and lines on edges. Lines in gold.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 290512

Accession Number: 1958.338

Rug

Wool rug with repeating pattern of geometric guls in orange and blue on red field. Diamond patterns fill spaces between guls; border mirrors diamond patterns.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 290513

Accession Number: 1958.353

Rug

Wool rug with diagonal repeating pattern of brown angular botehs on blue field with zig-zag, geometrics. Four-banded border in brown, red, blue and white.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 290514

Accession Number: 1958.354

Armchair

High backed armchair with balloon back and carved rosewood floral crest. Carved serpentine front seat rail and legs. Casters on all four feet. Seat and back upholstered in a dark red velvet with purple gimp trim [faded to a pale pink].

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 290523

Accession Number: 1950.567.5

Settee

Settee with tri-partite back and open arms. Carved rosewood crests with floral and foliate motif. Carved seat rail. Seat and back upholstered in a dark red velvet with purple gimp trim [faded to a pale pink].

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 290524

Accession Number: 1950.567.6

Settee

Shield-back settee with yellow silk upholstery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 290546

Accession Number: 1971.1005

Bench

Settee with a moveable back, iron arms, and original graining.

Date: 1857-1866

Maker: Haskell, William O. (Cabinetmaker)

GUSN: 290547

Accession Number: 1969.261

Reclining Sofa

Reclining sofa with one rolled arm, a square back, and turned wooden legs. The arm reclines, controled with a lever under the outside edge of the roll. The sofa is upholstered with green plush velvet with a diamond and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery

GUSN: 290649

Accession Number: 1993.861

Sofa

Sofa with a straight, plain back. The arms are carved wood that scroll toward the sofa and sit on carved pineapples. The front two legs are carved, the back two are straight. All four legs terminate on brass casters. The upholstery is a light green velvet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 290652

Accession Number: 1993.718

Teapot

Pink luster teapot with lid. Teapot (a) oval in shape with four feet and molded sides. Sides painted pink with pink luster design of a house with trees and birds. Pink luster stripe along edge of spout and teapot mouth. Lid (b) with molded flower knop and pink luster stripe on lid and flower.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 290686

Accession Number: 1958.343AB

Dessert plate

One of a pair of whiteware plates with pink luster leaf design at center and pink luster rim.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 290688

Accession Number: 1958.344.1

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291635

Accession Number: 1958.339.13

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291636

Accession Number: 1958.339.14

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291637

Accession Number: 1958.339.15

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291638

Accession Number: 1958.339.16

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291639

Accession Number: 1958.339.17

Wallpaper

Rolled sample of "The Montespan Design" wallpaper from the Chellis Estate, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Large-scale damask-style pattern with long repeat roller-printed in white on brown ingrain paper. The pattern consists of two alternating elaborate floral vignettes. One vignette is a vase of ...

Date: 1907-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291640

Accession Number: 2001.281.1033

Tea service

Fifteen-piece porcelain tea service decorated by hand-painted pink luster vine with leaves, and pink and blue flowers with leaves. Set consists of teapot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer and six cups and saucers.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 291643

Accession Number: 1958.341

Teapot

Oval teapot (a) painted with pink dashes and vine on spout and flower on knop of lid (b).

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291644

Accession Number: 1958.341.1ab

Sugar bowl

Oval sugar bowl decorated with pink luster highlights. Molded handles, floral knop on lid.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291645

Accession Number: 1958.341.2ab

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