Historic New England

Bonnet Stand

Milliner's bonnet stand; papier mache(?), painted to look like a woman's face. Form is molded/cast wood pulp with gesso and tempra paint. face is varnished. The head and neck are leather

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249712

Accession Number: 1949.547

Bargello Needlepoint Pincushion

Needlepoint pincushion; "eye of the peacock" Bargello pattern; square; pillow-shaped.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), Bargello work, needlepoint (needleworking), wool (hair)

GUSN: 249713

Accession Number: 1949.549

Chest of Drawers

Bowed front; four-drawer chest; brass medallion bail pulls; oval brass key escutcheons; turned legs; scroll apron.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249714

Accession Number: 1949.551

Night Stand with Shelf and Single Drawer

Sheraton-style night stand; square top with shallow apron; turned supports; shelf and single drawer; turned legs.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249715

Accession Number: 1949.552

Looking Glass with Reverse Painting on Glass Panel

Empire-style wall mirror; gilt; ball decoration at top; reverse painting on glass depicts grapes and foliage in a two-handled vase.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, glass (material), mercury, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249716

Accession Number: 1949.553

Candlestand

Tall slender candlestand; tripod legs; stop-reeded column

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249717

Accession Number: 1949.555

Fireboad; paint-decorated frame around wallpaper; wallpaper pattern depicts flowers (roses, lilies, and other small flowers) in open-weave basket on table top with floral design around edge of table top.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249718

Accession Number: 1949.557

Needlework Picture

A needlework picture that depicts a schooner with three masts and an American flag.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 249719

Accession Number: 1949.558

Print of Surrender of Conrwallis

Framed print; depicts the Bristish surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781; inscription at the foot of the print.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249720

Accession Number: 1949.560

Framed Sheet Music

Framed sheet music; "Bloomer Waltz," depicts a woman in a hat, short dress and bloomers with a closed parasol.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249721

Accession Number: 1949.561

Photographic Print of Hamilton House

Early photographic print depicts Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine.

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic prints, photographic paper

GUSN: 249722

Accession Number: 1949.564

Fondue burner

Three piece fondue burner set. Set includes a silver metal plate (a); black metal stand (b); and a silver and black metal burner(c).

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249763

Accession Number: 1984.1166A-C

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249774

Accession Number: 1984.1174.1

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249776

Accession Number: 1984.1174.2

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249779

Accession Number: 1984.1175.1

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249780

Accession Number: 1984.1175.2

Sheets

White cotton sheet set. Two flat sheets and one pillowcase.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 249824

Accession Number: 1984.1193

Pillowcase

White pillowcase, 100% cotton.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249825

Accession Number: 1984.1193.1

Sheets

White cotton flat sheet with manufacturer's label.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249826

Accession Number: 1984.1193.2

Sheets

One white cotton flat sheet with manufacturer's label

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249827

Accession Number: 1984.1193.3

Decanter

Cut glass decanter [a] with stopper [b]. Fluting around shoulder and base. Band of diamond pattern around the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 249831

Accession Number: 1996.64.1ab

Decanter

Cut glass decanter [a] with stopper [b]. Fluting around shoulder and base. Band of diamond pattern around the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 249832

Accession Number: 1996.64.2ab

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Circular body with rings around the neck. Diamond and fringe pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 249833

Accession Number: 1996.65.1ab

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Circular body with rings around the neck. Diamond and fringe pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 249834

Accession Number: 1996.65.2ab

Ceramic Mug

Jasperware mug; blue glaze; applied relief design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249897

Accession Number: 1949.568

Hand-colored Engraving, Print

Framed; hand-colored engraving; depicts peasant on a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), intaglio printing, intaglio prints

GUSN: 248667

Accession Number: 1949.324

Thermometer Enclosed in Case

Mercury thermometer enclosed in mahogany case.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mercury, wood (plant material), mahogany (wood), hinges (hardware), closures (container components), metal

GUSN: 248668

Accession Number: 1949.327

Silhouette of Man in Top Hat

Framed silhouette; depicts man in top hat with riding crop.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cutting (dividing)

GUSN: 248669

Accession Number: 1949.331

Lolling Chair

Looling chair; uphostered; exposed wooden arms; turned front legs; tappered back legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, tacks, nails

GUSN: 248677

Accession Number: 1949.332

Straw Hat

Woven, beret-shaped straw hat with white elastic cord.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 248678

Accession Number: 1984.969

Chinese Laquered Settee

Settee with four-section back; Chinese laquered; eight legs; turned front legs; tapered back legs; casters; cushion seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating), upholstery, textile materials

GUSN: 248679

Accession Number: 1949.334

Hat

Black ribbon fabric, felt hat with a leather hat band and a black elastic chinstrap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248680

Accession Number: 1984.970

Poncho

Black and white wool, houndstooth poncho with leather trim and metal buckles.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248681

Accession Number: 1984.971

Breakfront Bookcase

Three-section, breakfront bookcase; glass Chippendale doors above; drawers with two knob pulls; solid cabinet doors below.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 248682

Accession Number: 1949.335

Coat

Orange brocode coat with satin lining, nehru collar, and fabric-covered buttons on the front.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 248683

Accession Number: 1984.972

Dice Cup Pair

Dice cups; leather; top-stitched.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, sewing (process)

GUSN: 248684

Accession Number: 1949.356.1-2

Evening Coat

Black, wool coat with buttons and double lapel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248687

Accession Number: 1984.974

Photographic Print of Painted Portrait

Photographic reproduction of portrait; depicts woman in ruffled cap and ruffled collar; framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: photography, photography and photographic processes and techniques

GUSN: 248688

Accession Number: 1949.363

Pair of Brass Candlesticks

Pair of brass candlesticks; sqauare base; trumpet-shaped stem with double knop; flutted at top; concave bobeche.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy

GUSN: 248690

Accession Number: 1949.397.1-2

Candlesticks, Pair

Pair of Britannia ware candlesticks; round base; vase-like stem; bobeche emerges from stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: britannia metal

GUSN: 248691

Accession Number: 1949.413.1-2

Garden Urn

Elaborately molded pottery; two protruding handles on either side at top; footed; convex lip at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: pottery (object genre)

GUSN: 248692

Accession Number: 1949.414

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Electric lamp made from kerosene lamp; sqaure base made of opaque blue-white glass; balloon-shaped glass font; pierced paper shade

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, paper (fiber product), electric lamps (lighting device forms)

GUSN: 248693

Accession Number: 1949.418

Jacket

Brown and white faux fur jacket.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248695

Accession Number: 1984.975

Evening Cape

Black, wool evening cape with velvet lapels and buttons. Edging is fringed.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 248696

Accession Number: 1984.976

Jacket

Faux fur gray and white jacket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248697

Accession Number: 1984.977

Ladies Coat

Long, white, mohair coat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248698

Accession Number: 1984.978

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with a support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 248699

Accession Number: 1984.979.1

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with a support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248700

Accession Number: 1984.979.2

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248701

Accession Number: 1984.979.3

Beaded Table Mat

Table mat; beaded floral pattern; floral border on two edges

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, beads (pierced objects), embroidery (visual works), needlework (visual works)

GUSN: 248702

Accession Number: 1949.419

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