Historic New England

Wallpaper

Two wallpaper fragments. Pattern of stacked and loose paper money and coins - all US currency. Coin purse and money bag also depicted. Roller-printed in three greens, gray, white, black, yellow and gold on cream ground. Half drop repeat.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272760

Accession Number: 2001.281.64AB

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment mounted on paperboard. Anglo-Japanese style pattern of flowers and leaves amidst a patchwork of geometric patterns. Roller-printed in two reds, black, green, brown, metallic gold and black on olive ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272762

Accession Number: 2001.281.65

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment mounted on paperboard. Anglo-Japanese style pattern made up of blocks in varying sizes. Each block contains a a different stylized flower with foliage. Pin dots, spider webs, greek keys and other geometric designs are employed as backgrounds and to frame the boxes. Roller-printe...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272763

Accession Number: 2001.281.66

Wallpaper

Four fragments of wallpaper mounted on paperboard. The paper is printed with a Landscape Figure pattern in a brown sepia-tone on off-white ground. Two pastoral scenes are visible, though the color is greatly faded and the details of the images are difficult to discern. One scene (A-B fragments) is...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 272764

Accession Number: 2001.281.67A-D

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Hand blocked blue and white medallions on a gray ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 272779

Accession Number: 2000.289.2

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. White floral vine pattern accented with blue and brown berry sprigs. Block-printed on machine made green paper. Straight repeat.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 272783

Accession Number: 2001.281.68

Wallpaper

Two wallpaper fragments. Rose bouquets and sprigs roller-printed in peach, salmon, orange, red, two greens, and two grays on gray ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272784

Accession Number: 2001.281.69AB

Wallpaper

Three unused partial rolls of wallpaper. The pattern is composed of roses and aquaducts. Printed in two pinks, mauve, two greens, two blues, brown, purple, and lavender on a yellow ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272785

Accession Number: 2000.178A-C

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment. Roller printed Rococo scroll and floral pattern. Pattern is roller-printed in multiple shades of brown, giving a sepia tone affect, except for select floral elements that are printed in cobalt blue. Cream color satin ground. Straight repeat.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272786

Accession Number: 2001.281.70

Wallpaper

Unused partial roll of wallpaper. The Chinoiserie pattern is composed of a vignette of an Asian man sitting under a palm tree, fishing; alternating with a vignette of roses. Printed in magenta, pink, green, brown, beige, and gray on a light turquoise ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272787

Accession Number: 2000.179

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern is composed of Roman scenery, figures, chairs, urns, bellflowers, and scrolls. Printed in blue, black, cream, and mauve on a rose ground.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272788

Accession Number: 2000.180

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments from Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Renaissance Revival Floral Stripe. Naturalistic flowers, include roses, pansies and other flowers block-printed in pink, mauve, red, black, three greens, orange, peach, and two violets over a grisaille background of trailing ribbons and scrolls.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 272789

Accession Number: 2001.281.71AB

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern composed of bluet flowers set within a diapered vine on a dotted background. Printed in light blue, periwinkle, and black on a turquoise ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272791

Accession Number: 2000.181

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern composed of vignettes of putti sitting on a column base circled by a garland of ribbons and peonies; alternating with a trophy motif. Printed in two pinks, blue, white, gray, and brown on a turquoise ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272792

Accession Number: 2000.182

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from a home in Westford, Massachusetts. This gilt figure wallpaper is roller-printed with bleeding heart sprigs in metallic gold and red flocking on dove gray ground. The paper is not stamped or embossed. Straight repeat.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272799

Accession Number: 2001.281.72

Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Pattern composed of two figures seated under a bower with a winged figure on the top, surrounded by meandering vines and bouquets tied with bows. Printed in two greens, two blues, two pinks, white, and brown on a turquoise ground. Straight repeat.

Maker: Mauny (Manufacturer) Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

GUSN: 272814

Accession Number: 2000.184

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from North Andover, Massachusetts. Multicolored roller-printed, flocked wallpaper in a floral pattern of yellow, brown, two reds, two greens and black. Areas of the pattern that are not flocked are covered in metallic gold. The paper has an olive green ground and is embossed wi...

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 272815

Accession Number: 2001.281.73

Bath Towel

Woven bands at both ends, cream colored, Cotton, "Tastemaker/JP Stevens & Co., Inc/ See Reverse for Care"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272816

Accession Number: 2013.4.61

Bath Towel

Two tags "Jane Tucker" in red thread attched to bottom edge near manufacuters tag. Fraying along one long edge light purple color, "Martex/ Towels of/ Elegance/ Made in USA/ All Cotton exclusive of decoration"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272817

Accession Number: 2013.4.62

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, reversible blue and white floral pattern with fringed ends, "Stevens/ Utica/ Traditionally/ Finer Fashions/ 100% Cotton/ Made in USA", Underneath embroidered text of manufacturers label is a Steven's makers mark of stars in a square

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272818

Accession Number: 2013.4.63

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, reversible pink and whtie floral pattern with fringed ends

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272819

Accession Number: 2013.4.64

Bath Mat

Bath mat, bright pink with square woven in center, "Tradmark/ Made in USA/ Cannon/ Fine Quality" Three large holes and frayed edges

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272820

Accession Number: 2013.4.65

Bath Towel

Bath Towel, white with pale blue bands on short ends, "West Point/ Made By/ Martex", Three pale blue stripes on one end, two on the other

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272821

Accession Number: 2013.4.66

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, white with gold detail and fringed ends, "Label of Luxury/ Callaway/ Yarn dyed/ Made in USA"

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272822

Accession Number: 2013.4.67

Laundry Bag

Laundry bag, ecru colored with zipper on one end

Date: 1980-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 272823

Accession Number: 2013.4.68

Hand Towel

Hand Towel, Souvenir from San Francisco blue and white, "San Francisco/ 1939/Treasure Island" With image of golden gate bridge, "Trademark/ Calcot/ Guaranteed Fast Color" "Made by/ California/ Cotton Mills Co."

Date: 1938-2012

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 272824

Accession Number: 2013.4.69

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

Box of "Junket Danish Dessert" mix

Dessert mix, Junket Danish Dessert, 4 ¾ oz, Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc., Little Falls, NY. In original unopened box.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273979

Accession Number: 2013.27.21

Box of "Jell-O Coconut Cream" Pudding Mix

Pudding mix, Jell-O Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Style, 3¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY. In original box.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273980

Accession Number: 2013.27.22

Box of "Jell-O Vanilla pudding mix"

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Vanilla Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273981

Accession Number: 2013.27.23

Box of Jell-O Lemon Pudding and Pie Filling

Pudding mix, Jell-o Brand Pudding and Pie Filling, Lemon Flavor, 3 ¼ oz, General Foods Corp., New York, NY, In original box, 1930-1960

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273982

Accession Number: 2013.27.24

Box of Jell-O Instant Shake Mix

Instant shake mix, Jell-O Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Instant shake mix, Jell-o Brand Life Style Weight-Control Food, Rich Strawberry Shake, 3 ½ oz, General Foods Corp., White Plains, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273983

Accession Number: 2013.27.25

Box of "Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin"

Fruit Pectin, Sure-Jell, 3 oz, General Foods Corporation, Le Roy, NY, In original box, 1930-1960.

Date: 20th century

Maker: General Foods Corp.

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 273984

Accession Number: 2013.27.26

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