Historic New England

Candlestick

Urn shaped candle socket on bulbous topped shaft. Rounded spool-like shaft base set on raised conical center of round shouldered convex circular foot. Adjustable push-up rod at center on underside of foot.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), britannia metal

GUSN: 256475

Accession Number: 1999.584

Candlestand

Standing double branch candle holder. Turned candle armature adjusts on dowel shaft by removal of wedge. Base of shaft is octagonal, dowels through 2 piece crossed with arched feet. Painted black, evidence of red undercoat.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 256476

Accession Number: 1999.585

Anti-macassar

Crocheted white thread approximately square form with zig-zag border. Circular central design of 3 cherubs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256503

Accession Number: 1999.586

Book

Titled "Effie Gray and Other Stories", illustrated by A.C. Warren, published by Nichols and Noyes, printed by H.O. Houghton and Co., Cambridge. Published for the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian). Textured brown binding with gilt tooled spine.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 256504

Accession Number: 1999.587

Seat mat

Hooked rectangular with rear corners rounded to fit seat. Green border surrounding rose blossoms and foliage on tan ground. Backed with grey corduroy.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), burlap, corduroy

GUSN: 256505

Accession Number: 1999.588

Book

Titled "English Society". Contains a volume of captioned drawings by George Du Maurier, published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1897. Blue hardcover binding with gilt decoration on cover.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 256506

Accession Number: 1999.589

Phonograph Record

"PERGOLESI/ Stabat Mater"; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; ; title and singers listed in green; white background; lavender border with black outlined design of musical instruments, one of which has female head on top; inscriptions on front, back, and on record; record inside cover; ...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256820

Accession Number: 1998.19

Phonograph Record

"ELLY/ AMELING/ SINGT/ MOZAR/ LIEDER"; square cover with blue background and white inscription; at left is bust length photo of female singer with short brown hair, sparkly earrings and white fur around neck; inscriptions on front and back covers and on record; record inside paper cover that in with...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256821

Accession Number: 1998.21

Phonograph Record

"Haydn/ Quartet in D major, Op. 64, No. 5 ("Lark"0 Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, No. 4 ("Sunrise")"; Square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; white background and three irregular orange rectangles alternating on front; drawing of Haydn in one shape, ionstrumentalists in another, logo in ...

Date: 1949

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256822

Accession Number: 1998.23

Phonograph Record

"CONCERTINO NOS 1 to 6. SONATA IN STILE DI CONCERTO. SINFONIA PER VIOLONCELLO E BASSO CONTINVO"; square black record case for two 33 1/3 RPM long playing records; case is like a box with cover and bottom; two records inside, each with separate paper sleeves; pamphlet inside; front cover with blue gr...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Angel Records

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256828

Accession Number: 1998.26

Phonograph Record

"BRANDENBIRG CONCERTOS/ No. 1 in F Major . No. 5 in D Major"; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover in blue, purple and black; image of male and female classical figures (male blowing horn); figures in front of pediment with Ionic columns; pediment is crumbling in image at top...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256833

Accession Number: 1998.28

Phonograph Record

"CONCERTO IN D MAJOR FOR BASSOON STRING ORCHESTRA AND HARPSICHORD/ CONCERTO IN C MINOR FOR OBOE AND STRING ORCHESTRA"; squre cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record (cover and record smaller than usual size; front cover with blue, magenta, and black; composers names surrounded by black and white s...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256836

Accession Number: 1998.30

Phonograph Record

"J.S. BACH, Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord; square cover for long playing record; front cover and teal and orange design with splotchy dots in background; contemporary drawing of gentleman in uniform playing flute with man in tailcoat playing piano; issued by the Haydn Society; recorded in Copenh...

Date: 1953

Maker: The Hayden Society, Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256958

Accession Number: 1998.32

Phonograph Record

VIVALDI: CONCERTO IN A MINOR FOR TWO VIOLINS/ BACH; VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 IN A MINOR AND VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 2 IN E MAJOR; front cover gold, pink, copper, and white; lettering in black and white; photo image across center depicts a conductor right and two violinist left and center; across bottom of ...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256962

Accession Number: 1998.33

Phonograph Record

ANTONIO VIVALDI, four concerti; white cover with black and white image of five people; man with violin beside a woman sitting with another leaning on her lap over a book at center; two boys left side , one with flute, one on rocking horse; large vase top left; sky and trees to right; lettering in bl...

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256963

Accession Number: 1998.34

Phonograph Record

JEAN-PIERRE RAMPAL and PIERRE PIERLOT interpret ANTONIO VIVALDI; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM record; front cover with white background and square printed image in center ; in foreground right are four nude figures with draped coverings and wreaths on heads, one is holding a lyre. in left background ...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256965

Accession Number: 1998.35

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Dark yellow glaze band around body. Black transfer-printed designs, a rabbit on one side and a dog with a barrel on the other. Black floral pattern printed around inside of rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 256966

Accession Number: 1942.1042

Phonograph Record

Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins and orchestra; front cover white, black, purple design and lettering; back cover summarizes Bach's life and pieces involved.

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256967

Accession Number: 1998.36

Phonograph Record

Prades Festival/Pablo Casals, director; square cover for long playing record; front cover with green tone photo of mountains overlooking several towns; light blue tinted squared off center with penciled bust-length drawing of Bach (man with white wig); record inside plastic sleeve inside cover.

Date: 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 257908

Accession Number: 1998.37

Phonograph Record

MUSIC FROM MARLBORO, MOZART, CONCERTO IN E FLAT FOR TWO PIANOS K. 365; BACH, CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR THREE PINOA; front cover photo depicts concert hall interior; orchestra bottom center; lettering in white and gold; back cover lists pieces and summarizes concerti; record inside cover.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257911

Accession Number: 1998.38

Phonograph Record

CORELLI, CONCERTO GROSSO NO. 8 IN G MINOR; CONCERTO GROSS NO. 3 IN C MINOR; PERGOLESI, CONCERTINO NO. 2 IN G MAJOR; VIVALDI, CONCERTO ALLA RUSTICA; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover with dark green vinyl-like ground; inscription impressin gilt; back cover with white ground...

Date: 1950

Maker: Vox Productions, Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257912

Accession Number: 1998.39

Phonograph Record

WIR MUSSEN/ CURCH VIEL TRUBSAL/ in das Reich Gottes ein gehen/ 9Through bitter tribulation/ we enter into God's Kingdom)/ CANTATA NO. 146; front cover pink and black background with all over cross decoration; title and artists on blue backgroud, white lettering; image of a church bottom right corner...

Date: 1953

Maker: Vanguard Recording Society Inc.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257913

Accession Number: 1998.40

Phonograph Record

HANDEL DIXIT DOMINUS; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM record; front cover with white background and photo of painting "The Archangel Michael Fighting Satan"; scene in the clouds with angels, Michael with long spear jousting at beasts coming from below; god in upper right; Mary and baby Jesus in upper le...

Date: 1966

Maker: Angel Records

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257914

Accession Number: 1998.41

Phonograph Record

BOCCHERINI CHAMBER MUSIC, VOLUME II; front cover depict Parliament right, twin towers of Westminster Abby behind; label of company top center in white lettering on brown background; gold sticker with black lettering; title and pieces listed center left edge; back cver similar to front; more buidings...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Westminster Recording Sales Corp.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257915

Accession Number: 1998.42

Phonograph Record

Carl Stamitz (1746-1801) Concerto in D Major for Flute and Orchestra; square paper cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover with blue background and white drawing of bird with long tail feathers; back cover with white background and black inscriptions; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257916

Accession Number: 1998.43

Needlework Coat of Arms

Framed needlework coat of arms on silk satin with silk and metallic threads. Foliate forms in cream, gold, green and red silk threads surround a central shield rendered in black silk and metallic threads. Shield surmounted by helmet and lion. Shield depicts March family coat of arms on the left, a g...

Maker: Possibly March, Dorcas, 1746-1820 (Embroiderer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 257918

Accession Number: 2006.44.3596

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with tapered and stepped spire over a ridged ball; faceted shaft; conforming stepped log log stops; pad feet; curved log supports.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Founder)

Material: brass (alloy), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 257921

Accession Number: 2012.1.1

Phonograph Record

Handel, THE ROYAL FIREWORKS; Purcell, TRUMPET VOLUNTARY; Berlioz, FAUST, and other shorter pieces; front cover black background; yellow, red and gray; black, white, red lettering; red, yellow, white firecracker design top right corner; left center, image of a man waving baton in right hand, pointing...

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257922

Accession Number: 1998.44

Phonograph Record

The Complete String Quartets of Ludwig Von Beethoven: Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major ("harp"), Op. 74; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM LP record; front cover with faded blue background and bust-length drawing of Beethoven; drawing shaded in blue with white crumpled border around it; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257923

Accession Number: 1998.45

Chocolate Pot

Chocolate pot [a] with removable lid [b] and wooden handle. Oval form, s-shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 256094

Accession Number: 2011.82.2AB

Footed Vase

Footed vase with flared rim. Circular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256095

Accession Number: 2011.82.3

Vase

Vase with stepped base and flared rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256096

Accession Number: 2011.82.4

Pitcher

Pitcher with handle.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 256097

Accession Number: 2011.82.5

Shawl

Paisley shawl, black with wide paisley border in orange, red, white, pale blue, and green. Multi-colored fringe.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 256098

Accession Number: 2011.83.1

Pair of stockings

Pair of white hand knit stockings made of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256099

Accession Number: 2011.83.2AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of pale ecru colored hand knit stockings of linen or possibly silk.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 256100

Accession Number: 2011.83.3AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of gray and beige hand knit stockings.

Date: 1830-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256101

Accession Number: 2011.83.4AB

Pair of stockings

Pair of white machine knit stockings with three beige stripes along top edge.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256102

Accession Number: 2011.83.5AB

Duraglas bottle

One quart glass milk bottle, "Duraglas".

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256103

Accession Number: 2011.83.6

Ice Bucket

Hammered aluminum ice bucket [a] with cover [b]. Bucket has a scalloped edge. Attached handles have a flower and ribbon design. Cover has flower bud finial and engraved floral decoration.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 256104

Accession Number: 2011.83.7AB

Mixing Bowl

Pink Pyrex mixing bowl with attached handles.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: Pyrex (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 256105

Accession Number: 2011.83.8

Wooden screen

Wooden fretwork screen, Removed from the Samuel Clarke House, built 1840, 5 Winter Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: Cutting & DeLaney (Manufacturer)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256107

Accession Number: 2011.85.1

Collection of stencils

Collection of stencils, Copied by Ruth Douglas, Paper and paint, New England

Date: 1960s-2010

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256109

Accession Number: 2011.86.1A-O

Photograph of Elizabeth Tracy Crehore

Framed black and white photograph of Elizabeth Tracy Crehore (1859-1938). Elizabeth is wearing a scoop neck dress with ruffled edge and has a feathered aigrette in her hair. Round brass frame.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 256160

Accession Number: 2011.111.9

Set of Pyrex Mixing Bowls

Set of four 400 Series Primary Color glass mixing bowls manufactured by Pyrex. All bowls are molded white glass with exterior colors as follows: blue (.4) = pint; red (.3) = 1.25 quart; green (.2) = 2.5 quart; yellow (.1) = 4 quart.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Pyrex (Manufacturer)

Material: Pyrex (TM)

GUSN: 256163

Accession Number: 2011.112.2.1-.4

Lemonade Set

Green glass hand-painted lemonade set of pitcher and five glasses.

Date: 1916

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hand-painted

GUSN: 256164

Accession Number: 2011.112.3.1-.6

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment, Rocco-revival pattern, vertical purple and tan floral vined stripe with red central accents on gloss cream ground.

Date: ca. 1901

Maker: M.H. Birge & Sons Co.

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256173

Accession Number: 2011.114.2

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment, dark blue ribbon and orange star pattern on light blue ground.

Date: ca. 1948

Maker: Nancy McClelland, Inc.

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256175

Accession Number: 2011.114.4

Wallpaper

Rolled wallpaper fragment, "Longfellow Frieze", border for ribbon and star paper. Gathered pink floral and and blue rope tassle, covered by greenery on a blue ground.

Date: ca. 1948

Maker: Nancy McClelland, Inc.

Material: block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 256176

Accession Number: 2011.114.5

Wallpaper Border

Rolled border sample, green curtain swags with green rosettes and gray tassels, egg and dart border above in gray, gilt accents. Copy of an original 1870s Zuber et Cie border, Waterhouse Wallhangings Inc., 1970s-1980s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256191

Accession Number: 2011.116.9

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