Historic New England

Wallpaper

Third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Stylized flower and scroll pattern roller-printed in yellow, green, pink and metallic gold, outlined in black on gray ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302572

Accession Number: 1971.139.3

Wallpaper

Fragment of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Abstract pattern of green, white and pink spots over a background of black dashes and dots. Ungrounded paper.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 302573

Accession Number: 1971.140.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the third (last) layer of wallpaper removed from a beam in the attic ("room k") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Abstract pattern of dots roller-printed in green, red, black and liquid mica on white ground. (The same paper was the 12th layer in the entrance hall 1971....

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302574

Accession Number: 1971.140.3

Wallpaper

Three fragments of the second layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Copper engraved roller print with scenes from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" including "Christian in the Slough of Despond," "Christian at the Gate," "Christian...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302575

Accession Number: 1971.141.2

Wallpaper

Fragment of the third layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Assymetrical, stylized floral pattern roller-printed in yellow, tan and red on black ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302576

Accession Number: 1971.141.3

Wallpaper

Two fragments of the fourth layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. circular swirl pattern roller-printed in yellow, blue, white on gray ground. "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. / 1836" printed in selvedge.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302577

Accession Number: 1971.141.4

Wallpaper

Three fragments of the fifth layer of wallpaper removed from the attic ("room l") of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Anthemion pattern roller-printed in pink liquid mica, olive, and yellow on cream ground. Pattern number 3305.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302578

Accession Number: 1971.141.5

Burning Fluid Lamp

Colorless, blown glass burning fluid lamp with molded dot pattern and brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310384

Accession Number: 2000.1989

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil chamber lamp with scroll handle and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310385

Accession Number: 2000.1956

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310386

Accession Number: 2000.1950

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310387

Accession Number: 2000.2092

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass "wine glass" whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310388

Accession Number: 2000.1959

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil footed lamp. Missing whale oil burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 310389

Accession Number: 2000.1958

Liquor Bottle

Molded brown glass liquor bottle with plastic screw cap. Bottle is tall and narrow with slight curve to body, like a flask.

Date: 1976

Maker: Hiram Walker & Sons (Importer) (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310390

Accession Number: 1984.1834

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil chamber lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310391

Accession Number: 2000.1957

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with blown glass font and pressed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310392

Accession Number: 2000.1954

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil chamber lamp with scroll handle and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310393

Accession Number: 2000.1970

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil hand lamp with scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 310394

Accession Number: 2000.1963

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with blown glass font and pressed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 310395

Accession Number: 2000.1955

Glycerin Bottle

Molded brown glass bottle with plastic screw cap. Paper label held in place with clear tape. Label indicates the bottle contents are glycerin from the Richardson Drug Co, Concord, Massachusetts.

Date: 1953-1975

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310396

Accession Number: 1984.1835

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil footed lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310397

Accession Number: 2000.1968

Flour Tin

Large, cylindrical-shaped tin with cover and opposing, hinged wire loop handles on sides. Tin exterior is light tan with blue bands on upper and lower body and blue "Flour" on side. Manufactuered by the Empeco Corporation of New York, the Flour tin would have originially been part of a set of counte...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 310398

Accession Number: 1998.6010AB

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 310400

Accession Number: 2000.1964

Tinder Pouch

Cast brass, leather and steel tinder pouch with cast decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, alloy steel

GUSN: 310401

Accession Number: 2000.2131

Tinder Pouch

Leather and steel tinder pouch with silver repousse decorative panels of Foo Dogs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 310402

Accession Number: 2000.2130

Match Holder

Lacquer pocket match holder with faux tortoise shell. Contains matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquerware

GUSN: 310403

Accession Number: 2000.2132

Instantaneous Light Box

Tin instantaneous light box. Contains blown glass bottle for sulfuric acid, with cork.

Date: 1810-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), corks (stoppers)

GUSN: 310404

Accession Number: 2000.2133AB

Wick Pick

Wick pick with turned wooden handle, brass ferrule, and steel pick.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), alloy steel

GUSN: 310405

Accession Number: 2000.2135

Match Holder

Glass vial with metal lid, containing four split pine matches. Sulfur dips.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310406

Accession Number: 2000.2134

Wick Trimmer

Steel kerosene burner wick trimmer.

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel

GUSN: 310407

Accession Number: 2000.2128

Wick Trimmer

Steel kerosene burner wick trimmer.

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel

GUSN: 310408

Accession Number: 2000.2129

Candlesnuffer

Painted wrought iron candlesnuffer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 310409

Accession Number: 2000.2127

Candlesnuffer

Tin candlesnuffer with scrolls, foliate, and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310410

Accession Number: 2000.2125

Candlesnuffer and Tray

Silver candlesnuffer and tray with scrolls and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310411

Accession Number: 2000.2123.1-.2

Seed Packet Collection

A collection of vegetable and flower seed packets and a canister of grass seed. Includes: "My Best Cosmos Collection put up by William D. Burt, Dalton, N.Y"; Asgro Lawn Seed, New Haven, Connecticut; peas from John Shea Light Hardware and Household Supplies, Lawrence, Massachusetts; flower packets se...

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310412

Accession Number: 1998.6037

Fruit Knife

One of a set of eleven. Silver fruit knife with a bone handle and a rounded blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bone (material)

GUSN: 310413

Accession Number: 1971.278.7

Reed Gathering Basket

Wicker weave gathering basket. Basket is oval with tall sides and single, loop carrying handle. A paper tag is tied to the handle with red printing that reads "Cape Cod Summer Fete." "Mrs David Crocker" is handwritten below the printing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 310414

Accession Number: 1933.6146

Nursery Lamp

Tin whale oil nursery lamp with double boiler food heater and stenciled decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stencils (images)

GUSN: 310429

Accession Number: 2000.1947A-E

Chopping Bowl

Oblong, oval chopping bowl made of carved wood. Two areas have been carved into the the exterior sides to provide finger holds.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310430

Accession Number: 1998.6021

Pig Lamp

Tin pig lamp with three burners, cylindrical body and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310431

Accession Number: 2000.1938

Whale Oil Lantern

Tin and glass triangular whale oil lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310438

Accession Number: 2000.1941

Wood Turned Chopping Bowl

Turned wooden bowl. Incised exterior band one inch below rim and around base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 310440

Accession Number: 1998.6022

Chopping Bowl

Oblong, oval chopping bowl made of carved wood. Two areas have been carved into the the exterior sides to provide finger holds.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310441

Accession Number: 1998.6023

Chopping Bowl

Large, carved wooden bowl. Rectangular shape with one side slightly shorter than the other and slanting sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 310442

Accession Number: 1998.6024

Milk Pan

Broad, shallow redware pan with light brown interior glaze, unglazed exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 310443

Accession Number: 1998.6032

Bull's Eye Lens

Pewter and glass bull's eye lens for reflecting lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310444

Accession Number: 2000.1937

Music Box

Cylinder music box made in Zurich, Switzerland. The music box plays eight airs (or songs). Original tune card listing songs is attached to interior lid. Cylinder is six inches long and in the original black lacquer case with hinged lid and lock plate. Case exterior is decorated with incised borders...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310445

Accession Number: 1998.6078