Historic New England

Reproduction Wallpaper

Two unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Fleurette" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has widely scattered stylized floral sprigs on a plain background. Two colorways are present: 2001.281.740.1 -- Metallic gold on white (# 119610); and 2001.281.740.2 -- White on blue (#...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289566

Accession Number: 2001.281.740.1-.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Seven samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Fleurs Naturelles" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale floral and foliage pattern printed to resemble a textile.The wallpaper pattern is based on early wooden block prints found in the circa 1750 Golden Ball Tavern in W...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289567

Accession Number: 2001.281.741.1-.7

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of embossed, gilt-figured wallpaper border. Fragment (A) is two rows of uncut border. Fragment (B) is a single border.The border has an upper band of gilt trefoil figures against a green background. The lower band is a pattern of repeating gilt diamond, circle and lozenge figures aga...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289568

Accession Number: 2001.281.665AB

Fireplace fender

Wrought iron coal guard made of a thick strap bent to form a semi-circle.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 289569

Accession Number: 1958.263

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of embossed, gilt-figured wallpaper border. The center of the border has two rows of embossed and gilt "XOXO" figures on a cream-colored ground, flanked by block-printed stripes with white, elongated floral figures. Along one longitudinal edge of the border is a row of small embossed and g...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289570

Accession Number: 2001.281.666

Wallpapered board

Wallpaper on a wooden panel. The paper shows a classical arch and pilar framing a monument to George Washington. Printed in gray, white, and black on a light blue ground.

Date: 1800

Maker: Ebenezer Clough (Maker)

Material: wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 289571

Accession Number: 1963.395

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of flocked wallpaper border. Narrow border with pattern of alternating square, block-printed medallions and stylized palmettes printed on flocking. Block-printed in cream, gray, white and red flocking on white ground. Flocking is overprinted in orange and black.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289572

Accession Number: 2001.281.667

Fire screen

Rectangular wool, silk and glass bead embroidered firescreen depicting a spray of flowers in black, brown, white and gray. Stand has acorn finial, S-curved legs and scroll feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), crewel wool, glass (material)

GUSN: 289573

Accession Number: 1958.238

Fire screen

Fire screen with rounded brass bottom and top bars, wrought iron uprights to which is attached iron mesh. In front, mesh has curving iron wire ornament. Uprights have tear-drop shaped brass finials.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289576

Accession Number: 1958.235

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of floral wallpaper border with trimmed edge. Naturalistic pink flowers and buds on green leafy branches or grasses. Flocked red background is overprinted with black to emulate shadow. Block-printed in two greens, two browns, yellow, two pinks, mauve, red, black and red flocking on olive g...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289577

Accession Number: 2001.281.668

Reproduction Wallpaper

Five unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "French Tassel" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Pattern has a central motif of a rose-filled basket with adjacent leaf and flower sprays on either side. The basket is printed over two garlands, one of which curves upward; the other curves...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289578

Accession Number: 2001.281.742.1-.5

Food Mold

Teardrop shaped mold with fluted sides. Yellow glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308734

Accession Number: 2015.1.34

Lorgnette and Case

Metal lorgnette with a chain [.1]. Oval lenses with an X bridge. Brown leather case with a fabric interior [.2].

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material), leather

GUSN: 308735

Accession Number: 1969.524.1-.2

Mug

Mug, purple transfer printed image and text with silver luster rim and accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, lusterware

GUSN: 308736

Accession Number: 2015.1.35

Soup Plate

Two soup plates with scalloped edges. Blue and white transfer printed floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308737

Accession Number: 2015.1.36.1-.2

Tea Caddy

Tea caddy with lid. Rectangular form with sloping shoulders, lid has a berry knop. Draped shield with "R" monogram painted in gold on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 308738

Accession Number: 2015.1.37AB

Chamber Pot Cover

Cover, octagonal form, for a chamber pot. Purple transfer printed floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308740

Accession Number: 2015.1.39

Teapot

Teapot with lid. White with orange and blue floral sprig motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 308741

Accession Number: 2015.1.40AB

Saucer

Saucer, decoration of purple flowers with green leaves. Bone China. "Wistaria." Royal Standard. England

Maker: unknown

Material: decals

GUSN: 308742

Accession Number: 2015.1.41

Cake Plates

Two cake plates with scalloped edges. Yellow rose decoration with silver luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, decals

GUSN: 308743

Accession Number: 2015.1.42.1-.2

Butter Plate

Butter plate, green transfer printed floral pattern with hand painted gold leaves. "Lilac." T & R Boote. England

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308744

Accession Number: 2015.1.43

Class Ring\n

This class ring was cast in gold and set with a faceted red glass stone. The bezel shows the name, Salem High School. The shoulders are decorated with the school mascot and the donor's date of graduation, 1966. The interior bears her initials and the maker's hallmark (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1966

Maker: L. G. Balfour Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 308747

Accession Number: 2015.34.2

Baton Squad Uniform

Baton squad dress uniform. Red corduroy with white piping. Pleated skirt and bust, fringe at shoulders. Polyester lining, clasps at wrists. Zipper up back.

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 308749

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.1

Majorette Hat with Plume and Box

Red corduroy baton squad hat [2015.34.1.2.1a] with white piping, white faux leather belt around crown with gold buttons and buckle, gold eagle emblem on front, white faux leather brim, brown leather and black cotton lining, and plastic sleeve stitched to interior top of crown. White feather plume[20...

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, kapok (fiber), leather, metal, feather (material), cardboard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 308750

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.2.1ab-.2

Pair of Boots and Box

Pair of white leather baton squad boots [2015.34.1.3.1ab] with red tassles, in original shipping box [2015.34.1.3.2ab], lid and bottom.

Date: 1962

Maker: Colt-Cromwell Co., Inc.

Material: leather, fringe, plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 308751

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.3.1ab-.2ab

Monocle

Brass monocle with a circular lens and a scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308755

Accession Number: 1935.1448

Pillowcase

Patchwork pillowcase, machine stitched, with three buttons, consisting of fabric panels with floral, geometric, paisley, stripes, strawberries, and solid color patterns.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Killian, Katarzyna Pietrasz, 1897-1982

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 308759

Accession Number: 2015.35.1

Figurine

John F. Kennedy figurine. Figure is wearing a blue suit and tie, seated in a painted wooden rocking chair holding an open book or paper on his lap.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, glaze, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308760

Accession Number: 2015.35.2

Figurine

Old Man of the Mountain profile figurine. Four felt circles on bottom.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, felt (textile)

GUSN: 308762

Accession Number: 2015.35.4

Pair of Boots

High heel platform boots decorated with silver glitter. Zipper up inner ankle. Maker's label [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1990-2000

Maker: Charles Dane (Manufacturer)

Material: elastomer, leather, glitter, metal

GUSN: 308763

Accession Number: 2015.35.5AB

Shoes

Marabou high heels with pink faux feathers. Clear plastic heel. Padded pink foot bed. Open toe and heel.

Date: 1990-2000

Maker: Karo's Shoes, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: feather (material), plastic (organic material), rubber (material), synthetic fiber

GUSN: 308764

Accession Number: 2015.35.6AB

Tray

Small, black tray with oblong, octagonal shape. Yellow band with hand-painted green leaf and red berry pattern around edge of in well interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, lacquer (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 308785

Accession Number: 1918.244

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308802

Accession Number: 1993.664.3

Cruet Bottle

Pair of colorless glass cruet bottles and lids.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308803

Accession Number: 1970.257.2AB

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308805

Accession Number: 1993.664.4

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308806

Accession Number: 1993.665.3

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Oval handle and bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308807

Accession Number: 1993.665.4

Black Leather Shoes

Pair of black leather shoes with black laces and rubber soles.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 308813

Accession Number: 1998.6121AB

Brown Leather Boots

Tall, brown, front lacing women's boots.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 308814

Accession Number: 1998.6119AB

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with the name "Carol Ann" printed in red and image of Santa printed in white. Red felt with white trim. Machine stitched.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 308823

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.1

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with the name "Gail" printed in red and image of two snowmen and "Merry Christmas" printed in white. Red felt with white trim. Machine stitched with green edging. Small silver bell on edge of white trim.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), metal

GUSN: 308824

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.2

Christmas Stocking

Knit Christmas stocking with the name "Gail" and tree and heart design.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 308825

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.3

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with name "Steve" in red glitter on trim. Red synthetic fur. Green strip with green, red, and gold stitching below white trim. Red loop to hang stocking.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: synthetic fiber, glitter

GUSN: 308826

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.4

Christmas Stocking

Christmas stocking with name "Sandi" in red, green, and white glitter on trim. Red synthetic fur. Green, red, and gold stitching below white felt trim. Red loop to hang stocking.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: synthetic fiber, glitter, felt (textile)

GUSN: 308827

Accession Number: 2015.35.3.5

Bottle

Green glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308836

Accession Number: 1953.170

Luncheon Forks

A set of ten. Silver luncheon forks with ivory handles. Applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308852

Accession Number: 1969.3596.11-.22

Spoon

Silver sugar spoon with an oval bowl. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308854

Accession Number: 1993.686

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory silk lining with ivory lace overlay. Sleeveless, floor length, zipper up back beneath button and loop closures. Machine stitched and hemmed by hand.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 308855

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.1a