Historic New England

Wallpaper

Wallpaper sample from the "old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gold-colored ground with black flecks, no pattern. Paper is rolled on a cardboard tube. Carved wooden rod attached to paper's end.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 292157

Accession Number: 2001.281.1079

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale embossed, gilt-figure of three birds landing on a neoclassical vase of fruit, branches and grasses. Small gilt-figure of bird on a nest repeats around the larger figure. Gray block-print...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cotton (textile), gilding

GUSN: 292159

Accession Number: 2001.281.1080

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

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused piece of reproduction wallpaper in the "Griffin" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a Neoclassical pattern of two griffins flanking a cartouche which contains a shallow dish or lantern. Suspended from the cartouche is a ribbon and arrow motif and a hanging urn filled with ...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289707

Accession Number: 2001.281.749

Wallpaper Border

Long fragment of floral wallpaper border. Pink and blue flowers and green leaves wrap around a gold-colored horizontal rod on dark maroon background. Roller-printed in two tans, brown, three greens, three pinks, red, three blues and dark maroon on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289708

Accession Number: 2001.281.686

Wallpaper Border

Partial sheet of six uncut wallpaper borders. Pink morning glories wrap around a horizontal, gold-colored rod on a brown background. Roller-printed in three browns, two greens, two pinks and red on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289712

Accession Number: 2001.281.687

Reproduction Wallpaper

Nine unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Han Dynasty" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a dense all-over medallion pattern of squares and circles. Circular motifs contain stylized tigers and phoenixes. Pattern is based on a pre-8th century Chinese brocade fabric. Fiv...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289715

Accession Number: 2001.281.750.1-.9

Mirror

Large rectangular overmantle mirror with elaborate gilded gesso frame. Sides and base are straight but top is rounded. Outer edge with beaded interior edge with trellis border. Four corners with climbing lilies and acanthus leaves. A central shield tops rounded top, ornamented by a plume and ope...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, silvering, wood (plant material), gesso, gilding

GUSN: 289724

Accession Number: 1958.234

Mirror

Long rectangular mirror with rounded top in elaborate wod and gesso frame, gilded. Ornamented with flowers, leaf and bud at two lower corners, and with crowning spray of flowers and leaves on top.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, sheet glass, wood (plant material), gesso, gilding

GUSN: 289726

Accession Number: 1958.243

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with oval unadorned plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 289729

Accession Number: 1958.262.1

Reproduction Wallpaper

Two unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Louise" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc.The primary motif in the pattern depicts two parrots above a basket filled with flowers and fruits. A curving garland is beneath the basket. Smaller stylized flowers separate the main motifs. Backgrou...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289730

Accession Number: 2001.281.751.1-.2

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with oval unadorned plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 289731

Accession Number: 1958.262.2

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of floral wallpaper border. Primary design element is a realistically rendered horizontal rope made up of lavender and pink flowers, orange berries, and foliage roller-printed on a blue background. Green stripes with dots on upper and lower edges.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289732

Accession Number: 2001.281.688AB

Wallpaper Border

Long fragment of strawberry wallpaper border. Strawberry plants with pink berries, white flowers and green leaves on an upper band of white and lower band of blue. Thin blue stripe along upper edge. Roller-printed in blue, three greens, two pinks, red, brown, ochre and yellow on white ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289733

Accession Number: 2001.281.689

Bell pull

Beaded bell pull with needlepointed design of red and burgundy floral and leaf trail on gray background. Pull with brass fittings.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: crewel wool, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 289734

Accession Number: 1958.245

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with a circular base, molded pedestal, and double loop handle.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 289736

Accession Number: 1958.249

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with geometric pattern. Border's upper band has pattern of alternating crosses or trefoil figures and stylized flower figures. The lower border is a stylized bead and reel pattern. Roller-printed in black, white and three blues on blue ground.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289738

Accession Number: 2001.281.690

Electrified oil lamp

Electrified lamp with square marble base, cylindrical brass column with spiral decoration composed of chain of hearts and stylized vine. Colorless molded six-sided glass oil resevoir. Modern white and green shade with bird paper.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mold-blown glass, brass (alloy), marble (rock), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289740

Accession Number: 1958.250

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with stylized leaf and berry figure. White stylized twig with leaf and cluster of berries repeats across blue upper band. Lower band printed with small stylized flower and twig figure in black and white on gray. Roller-printed in two blues, yellow, white, black, and g...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289741

Accession Number: 2001.281.691

Reproduction Wallpaper

Four unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Lowestoft" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of flowering tree branches and leaves. Pattern is based on an earlier paper found in a sea captain's house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Three colorways are pre...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 289743

Accession Number: 2001.281.752.1-.4

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of floral vine wallpaper border with attached sidewall paper. Border has undulating yellow branch with yellow berries, black leaves, white flowers on blue background. Narrow lower band printed in yellow on black. Roller-printed in white, yellow, black on blue stripe. Borders printed on u...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289747

Accession Number: 2001.281.692

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Madame de Pompadour" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has an all-over pattern of flower-filled baskets, rococo flowers and scrolls. Also present are straw hats, rakes and hoes. Pattern is based on a French brocade textile. Two c...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289748

Accession Number: 2001.281.753.1-.3

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of two uncut wallpaper borders printed on embossed paper. The borders emulate Middle Eastern stylistic elements. Upper band of interlocked diamonds in red and metallic gold. Lower band of small arches framing diamond and arabesque figures. Roller-printed in blue, red, metallic gold, gra...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 289749

Accession Number: 2001.281.693

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Medallion" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a repeating pattern of simple stylized rosettes and is based on a French block-printed wallpaper by Zuber dating from 1820-1830. Three colorways are present: 2001.281.754.1 -- Gr...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289758

Accession Number: 2001.281.754.1-.3

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Monmouth" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Paper has a large-scale pattern of floral swags and garlands. Roller-printed. Swags enclose three vignettes: a shepherdess holding a crook; sheep; and two cows by a tree. Two colorways are present: 200...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289764

Accession Number: 2001.281.756.1-.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Moses Eaton Stencil" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of very simplified baskets of flowers, flower sprigs, and starburst motifs arranged between vertical stripes of geometric designs. Pattern is a composite ...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) After Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289769

Accession Number: 2001.281.757

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Norwell Stripe" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a pattern of vertical stripes of various geometric designs. The left stripe and right stripes have small dots, a wavy line, and a solid line flanking either side of a column o...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289774

Accession Number: 2001.281.758.1-.3

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of wallpaper border with stylized imitation of architectural molding. Small metallic gold arches with stylized torch or flower figures frame stylized floral figures and arabesque lines in light blue on blue background. Lower band with chain link pattern in metallic gold on black backgroun...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 289775

Accession Number: 2001.281.694

Reproduction Wallpaper

Seven unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Nye Homestead" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a pattern of undulating vines with leaves and berries alternating with a geometric diamond stripe. Pattern is based on an American block-printed wallpaper dating from 1790-1810...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), embossed wall coverings

GUSN: 289776

Accession Number: 2001.281.759.1-.7

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of flocked wallpaper border. Narrow border with pattern of two alternating medallion figures in gold against red flocking. Roller-printed in metallic gold and red flocking on polished white ground.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, metallic pigment

GUSN: 289784

Accession Number: 2001.281.695

Reproduction Wallpaper

Five unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Parker Hill" pattern which was produced by both Katzenbach and Warren and Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of highly stylized sprays of flowers and foliage. Pattern is based on an American block-printed wallpaper da...

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Possibly Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Possibly Katzenbach and Warren (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289798

Accession Number: 2001.281.760.1-.5

Reproduction Wallpaper

Three unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Petite Pillement" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of flowering tree branches with birds sitting on branches. Interspersed throughout the pattern are vignettes showing Asian scenes including pagodas, fo...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer) Pillement, Jean (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289799

Accession Number: 2001.281.761.1-.3

Reproduction Wallpaper

Six unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Pillement" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of flowering tree branches and leaves. Interspersed throughout the leaves are vignettes depicting Asian scenes including pagodas and people in Asian dress. Patt...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289804

Accession Number: 2001.281.762.1-.6

Reproduction Wallpaper

Five unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Pineapple Damask" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of abstract pineapples enclosed in diamonds made of scrolls, lines and rosettes. Pattern is based on an early American stencil design. Three colorways a...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Waterhouse Wallhangings (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 289817

Accession Number: 2001.281.763.1-.5

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