Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample manufactured by Galacar and Company named "La Dauphine." Reproduction of Defosse and Keith pattern from 1869.

Date: 1980-1995

Maker: Galacar & Co (Manufacturer)

Material: screen prints

GUSN: 284326

Accession Number: 1995.51

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample manufactured by Galacar and Company named "Water Stripe." Pattern is a reproduction of Cocheco Mills paper from 1882.

Date: 1980-1995

Maker: Galacar & Co (Manufacturer)

Material: screen prints

GUSN: 284327

Accession Number: 1995.52

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample manufactured by Galacar and Company named "Finestre." The pattern is a reproduction of a Jacquemart and Berand paper from 1798.

Date: 1980-1995

Maker: Galacar & Co (Manufacturer)

Material: screen prints

GUSN: 284328

Accession Number: 1995.53

Wallpaper

Unused partial roll of reproduction wallpaper. Meandering, flowering branches and leaves. Printed in two greys, green, white and gold on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Material: screen prints

GUSN: 284329

Accession Number: 1995.580B

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Stylized flowers, leaves, grapes, and chickens framing pair of figures in peasant costumes. Printed in greens, yellow, pink, and white on a dark brown ground.

Date: 1925-1945

Maker: Thomas Strahan Company (Manufacturer) United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284330

Accession Number: 1988.527

Ring Box

This red velvet box is the original fitted container for memorial ring 1916.227.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 284339

Accession Number: 1916.228

Wallpaper

Fragment of nursery or novelty wallpaper with grotesque and comic scenes of people, animals, birds, insects and even a carrot. Lithograph. Blue on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), lithographs

GUSN: 284340

Accession Number: 2001.281.375

Fragment of nursery wallpaper with idyllic scenes of babies and young children at outdoor play. Scenes include babies on a seesaw, boys with a wagon and puppies, children picking apples near a fountain, and children with a rabbit. Trailing vines and foliage surround the scenes. Lithograph in blue...

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), lithographs

GUSN: 284341

Accession Number: 2001.281.376

Wallpaper

Unused partial roll of wallpaper. Scrolled floral damask pattern. Printed in two greens on a cream round. Straight repeat.

Maker: McClelland, Nancy (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284345

Accession Number: 2000.253

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern consists of a stylized star set within a rectangle. Printed in white and black on a grey ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1969-1970

Maker: Allen-Doane Company

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284349

Accession Number: 2000.265

Wallpaper

Unused fragment of toile style wallpaper depicting theatrical scenes and a multitude of classical motifs and theatrical scenes. Lithograph or roller-printed in red on off-white ground with yellow stencil.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), lithographs, stenciling

GUSN: 284354

Accession Number: 2001.281.377

Wallpaper

Unused nursery wallpaper from Exeter, New Hampshire. Scenes depicting proverbs, such as "don't cry over spilled milk" are framed by vines and flowering plants such as grapes and morning glory. Roller-printed in dark olive, ochre, pale yellow, mauve, blue, black and pink on olive ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284357

Accession Number: 2001.281.378

Wallpaper

Unused nursery wallpaper from Grafton, Massachusetts. Scenes depicting proverbs, such as "don't cry over spilled milk" are framed by vines and flowering plants such as grapes and morning glory. Roller-printed in olive, green, pink, blue, gray, peach, ochre and black on white ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284358

Accession Number: 2001.281.379

"Kate Greenaway" Wallpaper

Unused fragment of sanitary nursery wallpaper. Paper depicts designs after British illustrator Kate Greenaway. Vignettes depicting little girls and mothers are labeled for months of the year and framed by green willow branches. Engraved roller-print with pastel colors on a tan ground.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly David Walker (Manufacturer) After Greenway, Kate (Illustrator)

Material: paper (fiber product), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 284361

Accession Number: 2001.281.380

"Charles Dickens" Wallpaper

Unused sanitary wallpaper fragments from Topsfield, Massachusetts. English made paper depicting scenes and characters from the stories of Charles Dickens. Engraved roller-print with oil colors on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1924

Maker: After Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 (Author)

Material: paper (fiber product), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 284366

Accession Number: 2001.281.381A-D

Nursery Rhyme Wallpaper

Unused fragment of sanitary wallpaper depicting nursery rhymes including "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." Engraved roller-print with oil colors on light tan ground.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 284369

Accession Number: 2001.281.382

German Nursery Rhyme Wallpaper

Unused fragment of sanitary wallpaper depicting nursery rhymes with German titles. Rhymes include "Rothkappen" (Little Red Riding Hood), "Dornroschen" (Sleeping Beauty), "Der gestiefelte Karer" (Puss in Boots) and "Hansel u. Gerethel" (Hansel and Gretel). Engraved roller-print with oil colors on ...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 284373

Accession Number: 2001.281.383A-D

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment from the Standish House in Dighton, Massachusetts. Repeating geometric stripes with stylized star or flower pattern are separated by eight pin dot stripes. Roller-printed in metallic gold on gray ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 284388

Accession Number: 2001.281.384

Wallpaper

Unused fragment of Anglo-Japanese style wallpaper from the Old Standish House in Dighton, Massachusetts. Geometric shapes and stylized flowers create asymmetrical pattern typical of Anglo-Japanese designs. Paper is embossed with a woven, or fabric-like, texture and roller-printed in metallic gold, ...

Date: 1886

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284389

Accession Number: 2001.281.385

Wallpaper Border

Fragments of a floral wallpaper border from the Clapp House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Block-printed and stenciled fruit and flower pattern in pink, red, green, black and light blue on gray ground. Border was once attached to Pillar and Arch with matching floral elements, see Clapp House wallpa...

Date: 1765-1770

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284391

Accession Number: 2001.281.386A-D

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the Clapp House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Embossed, Gilt Figure pattern on cream ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284394

Accession Number: 2001.281.387

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the Clapp House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Embossed, Gilt Figures framed by block-printed cartouches. Printed in dark and light gray on gray ground

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284396

Accession Number: 2001.281.388

Wallpaper Border

Two floral flocked border fragments from the Abraham Capen House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Dark red dahlia flowers framed by a yellow cartouche. Block-printed in orange, yellow and maroon with olive and red flocking overprinted in green, blue, black, red and light brown. White ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284416

Accession Number: 2001.281.389AB

Wallpaper

Fragmented sample of wallpaper from Marshfield, Massachusetts. Stylized floral pattern roller printed in two greens, beige and red on tan or peach ground. Manufactured by .

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: Philadelphia Wallpaper Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284459

Accession Number: 1985.831A-F

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper sample from East Dennis, Massachusetts. Floral stripe block-printed in three shades of green on an off-white, polished ground with light tan stripes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284461

Accession Number: 2001.281.390

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments affixed to paperboard from the Old Freeman House in Eastham, Massachusetts. Large, stylized daisies crowd together to form abstract Aesthetic style pattern. Paper is embossed with a woven, or fabric-like, pattern and roller-printed in blue-gray, white and metalic gold on gray g...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284463

Accession Number: 2001.281.391

Wallpaper

Unused wallpaper fragment from Edgartown, Massachusetts. Pattern of rose sprigs intwined by climbing vine. Paper is embossed with a basket weave pattern and printed in white, brown, metallic gold and dark gray on light gray ground.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 284468

Accession Number: 2001.281.392

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from East Pepperell, Massachusetts. Medallion pattern block-printed in white on ungrounded, blue rag pulp paper.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wove paper, rag paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 284469

Accession Number: 2001.281.393

Wallpaper

Fragments of Art Nouveau style wallpaper from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Large floral pattern, after the Arts and Crafts designs of William Morris, with undulating foliage block-printed in pale greens, olive and white over a dark blue-green background with gray liquid mica flowers. The blue-gray li...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Possibly Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer) After Morris & Co (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product), mica (white pigment)

GUSN: 284470

Accession Number: 2001.281.395AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments from Essex, Massachusetts. Abstract pattern of blue radiating bursts and cream colored concentric circles on a dappled cinnamon background. Roller-printed in three blues, yellow, maroon, brown, tan and cream on a cinnamon ground. The pigment is powdry and has rubbed off in lar...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284481

Accession Number: 2001.281.394A-D

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from Falmouth, Massachusetts. Sprig pattern with acanthus leaf scrolls. Roller-printed in orange, red, two greens and three grays on brown ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 284482

Accession Number: 2001.281.396.1

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

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