Historic New England

Wallpaper

Two fragments of unused floral wallpaper. All-over pattern of large pink poppies on meandering green stems. Background pattern of small horizontal dashes. Roller-printed in pink liquid mica, pink, red and three greens on ungrounded paper. Union Made logo printed in selvedge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292090

Accession Number: 2001.281.1074AB

Wallpaper Border

Rolled fragment of wallpaper border. Oatmeal paper roller-printed with flowers and stripes. Roller-printed in two browns, blue, three shades of violet, black, two greens, and a gold flakes on tan ground. Union Made logo printed in selvedge.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292092

Accession Number: 2001.281.1075

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "Childs" wallpaper shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale floral trail wallpaper with stylized carnations, strawberries, peonies, morning glories and other flowers growing from the same meandering vine. Block-printed in black, three greens, pink, fuschia,...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292121

Accession Number: 2001.281.1076

Wallpaper

Fabric backed wallpaper sample from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale gilt-figure medallions on grisaille floral swag background pattern. Gilt oval medallions employ multiple neoclassical motifs including scrolling acanthus leaves, quatrefoil rosette, urns...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292144

Accession Number: 2001.281.1077

Wallpaper

Fragment of floral striped wallpaper. Large-scale meandering, floral vine block-printed in grays. Long floral stamen in metallic gold. Side stripe of stylized flowers flanked by stripes of flowers accented with gold. Block-printed in four grays and metallic gold on polished white ground.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 292145

Accession Number: 1995.389

Wallpaper

Three wallpaper fragments. White and blue diaper pattern on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292146

Accession Number: 1995.391

Wallpaper

Two wallpaper fragments roller-printed with brown and blue diaper pattern. Fragment [A] has a printed paper hand outlined in green glued to the back. Roller-printed in blue, brown, white on ungrounded paper.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 292147

Accession Number: 1995.392

Wallpaper

Rolled wallpaper sample from the "old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gold-colored ground with bronze 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: 292153

Accession Number: 2001.281.1078

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

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309898

Accession Number: 1998.5905.38.1-.2

Whale Oil Railroad Lantern

Punched tin whale oil railroad lantern with blown and molded glass globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309899

Accession Number: 2000.2100

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309900

Accession Number: 1998.5905.39.1-.2

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309901

Accession Number: 1998.5905.40.1-.2

Rosin Oil Lamp

Brass rosin oil lamp with Argand burner and frosted glass chimney.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 309902

Accession Number: 2000.2104

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Coffee cup and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The cups and saucers are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309903

Accession Number: 1998.5905.41.1-.2

Small Sauce Dishes

Small sauce dishes part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The dishes are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric desi...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309904

Accession Number: 1998.5905.42-.52

Sauce Dishes

Sauce dishes part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The dishes are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309905

Accession Number: 1998.5905.53-.58

Luncheon Plates

Luncheon plates part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The plates are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309906

Accession Number: 1998.5905.59-.70

Salad Plates

Salad plates part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The plates are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

GUSN: 309907

Accession Number: 1998.5905.71-.77

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with lid part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The sugar bowl is round with loop handles high on the body and a lid with loop knop. Light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated ...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer)

GUSN: 309908

Accession Number: 1998.5905.78AB

Soup Bowls

Soup bowls part of a"Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in aqua, blue...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309918

Accession Number: 1998.5905.97-.108

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309920

Accession Number: 1998.5905.79.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309923

Accession Number: 1998.5905.80.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309926

Accession Number: 1998.5905.81.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic products

GUSN: 309928

Accession Number: 1998.5905.82.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309929

Accession Number: 1998.5905.83.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309931

Accession Number: 1998.5905.84.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309932

Accession Number: 1998.5905.85.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309933

Accession Number: 1998.5905.86.1-.2

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309935

Accession Number: 1998.5905.87.1-.2

Folding Candle Lantern

Galvanized tin folding candle lantern with mica panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral), wax

GUSN: 309955

Accession Number: 2000.1944

Cocoa Mug Saucers

Two cocoa mug saucers part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309958

Accession Number: 1998.5905.89-.90

Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 309959

Accession Number: 1998.5905.88.1-.2

Nursery Lamp

Red tin nursery lamp. Warmer with spout above lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309960

Accession Number: 2000.1935A-C

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