Historic New England

Tureen

Tureen with lid. Oval shaped silver tureen has two loop handles and a footed base. Tureen body has engraved bands of intertwining circles around top rim and base of foot. Engraved monogram "MM" below three faces. Lid has a decorative knop of a pinecone encircled by ivy leaves.

Date: 1907-1936

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 316837

Accession Number: 2016.2.1AB

Gym Shoes

Pair of women's 'acrobatic' gym shoes. Black suede and leather.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316843

Accession Number: 2008.12.46AB

Flower Vase

Ceramic flower vase shaped like a deer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316871

Accession Number: 1996.143.900

Gathering Basket

Large oval gathering basket with rectangular base. Made of woven wood splints, carved wood handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 316874

Accession Number: 1919.1321

Mug

Red glass mug with etched decoration, "Remember me."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 316876

Accession Number: 1970.357

Tea Bowl

Tea bowl, cylindrical form with small footed base. Stoneware with red glaze. Maker's stamp on bottom.

Date: 1700-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 316877

Accession Number: 1942.5208

Vase

Vase, bulbous upper section tapering to a flat circular base. Black and gold lacquer decoration of sea shells and ducks. Stoneware with white glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), ceramic glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316878

Accession Number: 1942.5209

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with gray glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316879

Accession Number: 1942.5210

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with white glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316880

Accession Number: 1942.5211

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with a pink-red glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316881

Accession Number: 1942.5212

Box, Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316893

Accession Number: 1990.50CD

Shoe Box

Two-piece paper box printed with overall pattern of leopard spots and retailer's logo. Original box for sandals 1990.48AB

Date: 1935-45

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316894

Accession Number: 1990.48CD

Compote

White glass compote with lace pattern edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 316895

Accession Number: 1932.825

Small Vase

Small vase or toothbrush holder with blue transfer-print decoration. Probably part of a wash set.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316906

Accession Number: 1942.699L

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with square base and top with beading on edges. Shaft in form of ionic column.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316907

Accession Number: 1920.172

Bottle

Handblown in mold bottle with sand tip pontil mark. Straight sided body (5"), short flared neck (2") with hand applied everted lip and string rim applied with tipping tool. Wine or brandy neck-finish.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 316908

Accession Number: 1943.768

Bottle

Hand-blown bottle in 3-piece mold with glass tip pontil scar, with sheared and fire-polished lip and string rim.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 316909

Accession Number: 1944.752

Flower vase

Tin-enamelled pink-pasted earthenware vase. Glaze with bluish cast. Hand-painted blue with flower sprays, house and castle. Trumpet shape with expanded base.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze, hand-painted

GUSN: 316910

Accession Number: 1955.90

Planter

Red-paste earthenware planter and base. Planter with flared rim, molded lion face, and faux ring handles. Blue band with copper lustre and pink rose.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 316911

Accession Number: 1950.336AB

Shoe Box

Original shoe box for pair of beige fabric covered shoes with pointed toes (see 2008.12.28.1ab).

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316913

Accession Number: 2008.12.27.2AB

Women's Stockings

Pair of women's stockings, worn with cream satin shoes (2008.12.4.1ab).

Date: 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 316914

Accession Number: 2008.12.4.3AB

Decanter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316915

Accession Number: 1933.6412.1AB

Cap

White baseball-style cap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316918

Accession Number: 1993.53

Woman's Top Hat

Woman's black top hat with black ribbon and toile band.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316919

Accession Number: 1934.2467

Cooler Insert

White porcelain insert with double rim.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 316920

Accession Number: 1934.2167C

Decanter

Blown glass decanter with flat top stopper. Three ribs at neck, faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 316938

Accession Number: 1935.1473.1AB

Deck of cards

Deck of playing cards in cardboard box with polychrome print of bearded man before table in 1800's uniform and [?] club. Lattice with blue and pink flowers and green leaves.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 316942

Accession Number: 1957.28

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316943

Accession Number: 1940.418.13

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316944

Accession Number: 1940.418.14

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316945

Accession Number: 1940.418.15

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316946

Accession Number: 1940.418.16

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316947

Accession Number: 1940.418.17

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316948

Accession Number: 1940.418.18

Saucer

Gold band, interior; scene of rural church w/ spire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316949

Accession Number: 1940.418.19

Photograph of Stephen Phillips

Framed photograph of Stephen Phillips as a young child. Stevie is wearing a long jacket with a collar and eight buttons. He has on a hat and boots and holds a round object in his left hand. The backdrop is gray.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222849

Accession Number: 2006.44.1005

Love Poem

Illustrated love poem. The piece is in three parts: the first is half the poem, the second the illustration, and the thrid the last half of the poem. The two parts of the poem are surrounded by flowers. The illustration is of a woman standing on a balcony looking out her window at the sea and a ship...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 222850

Accession Number: 2006.44.1006

Portrait of Anna H. Ordway as a baby

Framed photographic print of a portrait of Anna H. Ordway as a baby. The baby, a white bonnet on, is in a black buttle stroller. The stroller stands in a park, behind it are some trees.

Date: December 1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222853

Accession Number: 2006.44.1016

Phtoograph of Stephen Phillips

Framed photograph of Stephen Phillips (1907-1971) as a toddler. Stevie is dressed in a white nightgown and is sitting in a wooden chair.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222854

Accession Number: 2006.44.1007

Stephen Phillips and Stephen W. Phillips in the Library

Photograph of Stephen Phillips and his father Stephen W. Phillips. Stevie sits on the arm of his father's chair and Stephen sits in the chair with a book in his left hand. They both wear suits, white collars, and ties. In the background is a lamp out of focus. The picture is in a framed red leather ...

Date: May, 1918

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222857

Accession Number: 2006.44.1008

Stephen Phillips in the parlor

Photograph of Stephen Phillips in the parlor. He is wearing a white shirt, a tie, suit jacket, and pantaloons that cut off ot the knee, tights, and leather boots. On the left side is a chair and table. Behind him is the fireplace and mantel.

Date: 1918

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222859

Accession Number: 2006.44.1009

Portrait of a Woman

Framed photographic print on a portrait of a young woman. She is in bust, facing left but looking at the viewer. She wears a floppy hat and a jacket with a fur lined collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 222861

Accession Number: 2006.44.1017

Boat in a Park

Watercolor painting of a blue boat with a red and white striped cover. In the front is a man holding an oar and in back another man is holding the other oar. On the leftare trees, a pathway, and a field.

Date: 1892-08-23

Maker: Wheatland, Ann Maria Pingree, 1846-1927 (Painter)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 222862

Accession Number: 2006.44.1010

Miniature portraits of Stephen Clarendon Phillips and Jane Appleton Peele Phillips

Two painted miniature portraits of Stephen Clarendon Phillips and his wife Jane Appleton Peele Phillips, framed together under a green marie-louise. They are represented in bust, facing the viewer. Reproductions of miniatures possibly painted by Anna Claypoole Peale.

Maker: Possibly Peale, Anna Claypoole, 1791-1878 (Artist) Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222871

Accession Number: 2006.44.1018

Bookplate of James H. Duncan

Bookplate belonging to James H. Duncan. The image is a coat of arms. Above the sheild is a helmet with a ship ontop of it. On the shield in the upper corners are two flowers. Seperating two thirds from the bottom third is an upside down "V". In the other third of the shield is a three leaf clover wi...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222872

Accession Number: 2006.44.1022

Runner

Remnant of a runner with a central field of boteh in straight lines. The borders also contain the boteh design. Both ends of the runner have been cut and stitched so that the ends will not fray. There are words woven into the backing of the runner.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), backing (textile material)

GUSN: 222874

Accession Number: 2006.44.1026

Waterside

Unframed japanese print of an outdoor scene. The print is oriented vertically. In the foreground is a beach surrounded by big rocks, two boats and a male figure. Above the the skyline is a full moon.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222878

Accession Number: 2006.44.1019

Runner

Remnant of a runner with a central field of boteh in straight lines. The borders also contain the boteh design. Both ends of the runner have been cut and stiched so that the ends won't fray. There are words woven into the backing of the runner.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 222879

Accession Number: 2006.44.1027

Chinese rug

Chinese rug with a peach center panel and dark blue borders. The center panel has a circular medallion in the center which is surrounded by butterflies and lotus flowers. The dark blue border has lotus flowers in yellow and peach. The top edge has a much fuller fringe than the bottom. The sides of t...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222880

Accession Number: 2006.44.1028

Buttons

Set of six round brass button each with a central raised flower surrounded by a vine of flowers and leaves. Metal loop fastener on reverse. All attached to a piece of cardboard.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222881

Accession Number: 2006.44.2703

Chinese rug

Chinese rug with a light blue center panel. In the middle of the center panel is a circular medallion with four lotus flowers. There is also a lotus flower in each corner of the center panel. The border around the center panel has a fretwrok design. The largest border has lotus flowers and butterfli...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222882

Accession Number: 2006.44.1029

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