Historic New England

Reproduction Wallpaper Border

Two unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in pattern number 5703 by F. Schumacher & Company. Wallpaper border has a roller-printed top band of small circles followed by a larger band of Neocassical rosettes framed by acanthus leaves. Below this is a band with a twisted ribbon and circle motif. Tw...

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: F. Schumacher & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291079

Accession Number: 2001.281.814.1-.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Two unused samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "Lyre Bird" pattern by F. Schumacher & Company manufactured as part of their Hobe Erwin Editions line. Wallpaper has a large-scale pattern of peacock-like birds sitting on flowering tree branches. Neoclassical lyres are arranged around the branches...

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: F. Schumacher & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291080

Accession Number: 2001.281.815.1-.2

Drawings of Waterhouse Wallpaper, Inc. Logo

Two artist's hand-drawn designs of Waterhouse Wallpaper, Inc. logo on drawing or draft paper. 2001.281.976.1 has orange background rendered with colored pencil. A single Waterhouse Wallhangings' logo, which includes the company's acorn logo symbol, rendered in black pencil. Handwritten on the ver...

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: drawing paper, colored pencils

GUSN: 291082

Accession Number: 2001.281.976.1-.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Ribbon Stripe" pattern by F. Schumacher & Company manufactured under their Hobe Erwin Editions line. Wallpaper has repeating pattern of vertical stripes in varying widths. Roller-printed in blues, grays and white on a gray ground.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: F. Schumacher & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291084

Accession Number: 2001.281.816

Transparency of Wallpaper Pattern

Transparency of the reproduction wallpaper pattern "Norwell Stripe" by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 291085

Accession Number: 2001.281.977

Reprodcution Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Chantilly Rose" pattern by Thomas Strahan Co. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of roses with full blooms, buds, and trailing foliage. Possibly block-printed. Grays, greens, pinks and cream on a light gray ground.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: Thomas Strahan Company (Manufacturer) E.J. Hickey & Co. (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 291086

Accession Number: 2001.281.817

Reproduction Wallpaper

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Primer Tales" pattern by Thomas Strahan Company. Wallpaper has a series of round medallions formed by floral and foliage garlands. Each medallion contains a vignette in the style of a wood-block print. Vignettes depict figures in nineteenth-century dre...

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291088

Accession Number: 2001.281.818

Wallpaper Transparency

Set of six transparencies used in production of the reproduction wallpaper pattern "Joseph Wendell House" by Waterhouse Wallhangings. Each transparency is painted with a different color element of the pattern. The transparencies are layered sequentially and taped in place on a piece of heavy stock ...

Date: 1992

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291089

Accession Number: 2001.281.978A-F

Wallpaper

Fragment of stylized floral wallpaper from Eastham, Massachusetts. Wallpaper has all-over, dense pattern of stylized flowers. Roller-printed in brown, red, blue, black and pale yellow on light ochre ground. The "American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association" logo and a pattern number are printed,...

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291111

Accession Number: 2001.281.979.1

Wallpaper

Fragment of stylized floral wallpaper from Eastham, Massachusetts. Wallpaper has all-over, dense pattern of stylized flowers. Roller-printed in white, ochre, and yellow on yellow ground. The fragment is affixed to paperboard. Affixed to the other side of the paperboard is another sample of the s...

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291114

Accession Number: 2001.281.979.2

Reproduction Wallpaper

Two cut samples of reproduction wallpaper in the "John Wing Stripe" pattern designed by Binnie B. Wilson for the Waterhouse Collection produced by the Warner Company, Chicago. Floral stripe pattern with stripes of small vine with berries, stylized floral vines, and bamboo. Roller-printed in two re...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Warner Company (Manufacturer) Wilson, Binnie B. (Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291129

Accession Number: 2001.281.819AB

Round Wooden Box with Lid

Round wooden box (a) with lid (b) marked "Redding for Cleaning Brick 1879." Found in the house of Miss Ellen Stone, East Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312239

Accession Number: 2008.12.131AB

Ladle

Tin ladle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 312241

Accession Number: 1927.747

Wooden Recipe Box Containing Recipe Cards

Wooden Recipe Box (.1)Containing 58 Recipe Cards (.2a-fff). "Fanny Merritt Farmer" label in box, "Sully & Kleinteich" recipe cards. Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 312242

Accession Number: 2008.12.132.1-.2A-FFF

Hearth Brush

Small bunch of sticks bound together by a willow splint. Used to sweep the fireplace.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 312243

Accession Number: 1928.170

Inkwell

Wooden inkwell with eagles on base.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 312244

Accession Number: 1928.174

Measuring Cup

No description

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 312245

Accession Number: 2008.12.134

Cranberry Sauce Cutters in Original Box with Directions

Cranberry Sauce Cutters (.1) in Original Box (.2) with Directions (.3).

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), cardboard

GUSN: 312246

Accession Number: 2008.12.135.1-.3

Bundt Pan

Redware bundt pan.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312247

Accession Number: 1928.539

Teacup

Teacup.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312248

Accession Number: 1928.553.11

Change Purse

Rectangular change purse with metal frame, red cloth interior and mother of pearl sides. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to it, the central plate reads "Souvenir." The mother of pearl on the back side of the purse is carved with a floral sprig.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, cloth, mother of pearl

GUSN: 312249

Accession Number: 1928.574

Croze

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312250

Accession Number: 1969.131

Toy Ink Set

Paper box containing inkstand, pencil and pen nibs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312251

Accession Number: 1928.578A-D

Cake Favors in Original Box

Cake favors (.1) in original box (.2ab). Used in Massachusetts

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312253

Accession Number: 2008.12.136.1-.2AB

Crock

Brown glazed crock.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312254

Accession Number: 1928.643

Cookie Press with Plates and Frosting Tips

Cookie Press with five cookie plates and three frosting tips.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 312255

Accession Number: 2008.12.137A-K

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312256

Accession Number: 1928.710

Bill Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312257

Accession Number: 1928.719

Bundle of Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312258

Accession Number: 1928.723

Electric Toaster in Original Box

Electric Toaster (.1) in Original Box (.2)

Date: 1909

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), metal, cardboard

GUSN: 312259

Accession Number: 2008.12.138.1-.2

Box

Small rectangular paper box and attached cover with glass panel. Painted color vignette of a outdoor scene with woman holding staff and white lamb, while a knealing man plays the flute. Gilt and embossed paper trim and panels on cover and sides of box. Interior of box lined in pink paper.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312260

Accession Number: 1928.926AB

Trinket Box

Small rectangular paper box and detached lid with glass panel. Painted color scene of red-roofed, stone building, trees and moat. Sides of box are vaulted and covered in paper. Box and lid are trimmed with gilt, embossed paper strips. Interior lined with bright yellow paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 312261

Accession Number: 1928.1150AB

Glass Vegetable Shortening Jar with Paper Lid

Glass SPRY All Vegetable Shortening Jar (a) with Paper Lid (b).

Date: 1942-1945

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312262

Accession Number: 2008.12.144AB

Wine Glass

Ruby wine glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 312263

Accession Number: 1928.1228

Glass Quart Mason Jar with Lead Lid

Glass Quart Mason Jar (a) with Lead Lid (b). "Mason's 1858 patent."

Date: 1858-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312264

Accession Number: 2008.12.145AB

Glass Mason Pint Jar with Lead Lid

Glass Mason Pint Jar (a) with Lead Lid (b). "Mason's 1858 patent."

Date: 1858-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312265

Accession Number: 2008.12.146AB

Cup Plate

Pressed glass cup plate with star pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 312266

Accession Number: 1928.1231.1

Rug Beater

No description

Date: 1850-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, rattan

GUSN: 312267

Accession Number: 2008.12.150

Two Pairs of Pant Stretchers

No description

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 312268

Accession Number: 2008.12.152.1AB-.2AB

Vase

Parian vase with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 312269

Accession Number: 1928.1261

Metal Bank in Original Box

"The Savings Teller / Cambridge Savings Bank" metal bank in original box.

Date: 1904-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: chrome steel, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 312270

Accession Number: 2008.12.156.1-.2

Bust of woman

Parian bust of a woman wearing a crown of leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 312271

Accession Number: 1928.1262

Impression of Seal

Impression of seal of "United States Commissioned, Southern (illegible) of New York"on red paper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312272

Accession Number: 1928.1298

Swim Trophy

No description

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 312273

Accession Number: 2008.12.56.2

Baby Scale

"Detecto Beam Type" baby scale manufactured by Jacobs Brothers Company, Brooklyn, New York.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 312276

Accession Number: 2008.12.66

Sculpture of man

Parian sculpture of a man.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312278

Accession Number: 1929.239

Mirror Knob

Pair of metal tiebacks with porcelain front. The porcelain of one tieback is painted with the image of a woman in profile (.2). The other tieback with an image of a woman wearing a hat tied around her chin with blue ribbon (.3).

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, porcelain

GUSN: 312280

Accession Number: 1958.72.2-.3

Mirror Knob

Metal tieback with porcelain front. Porcelain is painted with the image of a man wearing a hat.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, porcelain

GUSN: 312281

Accession Number: 1958.73.3

Mirror Knob

Metal tieback with porcelain front. Porcelain is painted with the image of a woman wearing a hat tied around her chin with blue ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312282

Accession Number: 1958.73.2

Doll's Sugar Bowl

White, doll-sized sugar bowl.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 312283

Accession Number: 1929.956

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