Historic New England

Mortar & Pestle

Porcelain mortar with porcelain and wood pestle; mortar has pouring spout and small base.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2200

Accession Number: 1991.221AB

Channel lamp with bulbous panelled reservoir with long spout descending from four triangular arms to a pierced plate having four splayed projections; a cast hanging hole at base of lamp probably held a drip cup.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 2201

Accession Number: 1991.222

Stockings

Hand knit, white cotton, below-knee length, with clock at ankle, initialed at top.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: Adams, Elizabeth, 1787-1862 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 2202

Accession Number: 1991.203AB

Marble

Spherical stone, almost like a marble.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2203

Accession Number: 1991.204

Marble

Cream-colored pottery sphere decorated with pale red concentric rings at one side and blue leaf device at other side.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 2204

Accession Number: 1991.205

Marble

Spherical with underglaze cobalt blue, clear lead overglaze.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead glaze

GUSN: 2205

Accession Number: 1991.206

Clay Pipe

Earthenware, with cylindrical bowl on straight stem.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: McDougall (pipemaker) (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 2206

Accession Number: 1991.207

Trinket Box

Rectangular, yellow, sliding cover; scene entitled "View of Brighton, Eng." in circular vignette, surrounded by leaves and flowers in greens and red. Tiny leaves painted on raised rim of box. Pink paper lining inside.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2207

Accession Number: 1991.208

Box

Small, painted in yellow enamel; black, brown and blue striping off-white border, around grisaille landscape showing house, trees, grass and fence at water's edge; interior painted blue; bottom washed in black; hinged lid.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2208

Accession Number: 1991.209

3 Arrowheads on Card

Three arrowheads, one with elongated point in gray stone, two in black stone (one almost triangular in shape); all tied together with printed ribbon and tied with red ribbon to tag with inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2209

Accession Number: 1991.210A-C

3 Arrowheads on Card

Three black stone arrowheads tied around necks with ribbon and attached to card.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2210

Accession Number: 1991.211A-C

1 Arrowhead on Card

Dark tan arrowhead with broken tip, tied with red ribbon to paper tag.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2211

Accession Number: 1991.212

5 Arrowheads & 1 Coin

Five arrowheads in varying sizes and shapes, ranging from gray to black in color tied together with a Liberty Head 1835 penny drilled with a hole, by red satin ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2212

Accession Number: 1991.213A-F

4 Wampum Beads

Four small circular white button-sized discs drilled at center with hole, tied together with red satin ribbon to card with inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 2213

Accession Number: 1991.214

Bullet Mold

Shot mold in two pieces held with wooden hinge; tiny holes for 34 shots; carved ends for handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 2214

Accession Number: 1991.223

Ballot Box Torch Lamp

Globular glass reservoir held between four painted tin posts and pierced square tin plates, iron bail handle with a tin collar; painted red, white and blue; globe holds wick and long metal collar.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A & W Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2215

Accession Number: 1991.224

Miniature Mirror

Miniature framed mirror; frame painted in brown and yellow.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2216

Accession Number: 1991.225

Box with Heirlooms

Small, with dome top, leather strap hinges, nail construction; painted red and grained in ochre.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2217

Accession Number: 1991.226

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2218

Accession Number: 1991.227

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of miniature doll, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2219

Accession Number: 1991.228

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature--painted in off-white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2220

Accession Number: 1991.229

Spoon Mold & Spoon

A,B: heavy mold, cast from brass. C: molded pewter spoon.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 2221

Accession Number: 1991.230A-C

Padlock & Key

Small triangular padlock and key, made from wrought iron.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2222

Accession Number: 1991.231

Razor Box

Long narrow pine box, painted black, covered with leather (for sharpening) on one side and both ends; sliding cover with thumb hole; interior unfinished, carved to fit razors.

Date: 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2223

Accession Number: 1991.232

Box

Rectangular form with sliding cover, unpainted.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2224

Accession Number: 1991.233

Pantry or Utility Box

Oval, bentwood box with fitted cover and two pointedd finger laps held by iron nails; painted light blue, top carved with leafy tulip design and inscription; leafy scrolls incised around one side of cover band.

Date: 1740-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), bentwood, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2225

Accession Number: 1991.234AB

Box

Small, rectangular, with slightly domed molded hinged lid, geometrically carved front.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2226

Accession Number: 1991.235

Rocking Chair

Mahonany rocking chair with a shaped crest, a plain slat with applied veneers, and a Klismos-type base.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2014

Accession Number: 1933.6843

Armchair

Lattice back; turned crest rail with tablet; scroll back and arms; turned front legs and arm supports; painted decoration.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 2015

Accession Number: 1964.246

Side Chair

Lattice back; turned crest rail with tablet; scroll back and arms; turned front legs and arm supports; painted decoration.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 2016

Accession Number: 1964.247

Settee

Lattice back; turned crest rail with tablet; scroll back and arms; turned front legs and arm supports; painted decoration.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 2017

Accession Number: 1964.245

Side Chair

Upholstered back; molded rails; tapered legs with carved "panel;" molding suggests spade feet.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: sycamore (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 2020

Accession Number: 1978.107.2

Rocking Chair

Upholstered back; open crest rail above back; curved legs; long rockers; low, deep seat molded rails.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: sycamore (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 2021

Accession Number: 1978.107.3

Side Chair

Square crest with stencil; three round, bent slats; turned front legs and stretchers; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2022

Accession Number: 1933.6221.2

Side Chair

Square crest with stencil; three round, bent slats; turned front legs and stretchers; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2023

Accession Number: 1933.6221.1

Side Chair

Square crest with stencil; three round, bent slats; turned front legs and stretchers; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2024

Accession Number: 1933.6221.3

Side Chair

Square crest with stencil; three round, bent slats; turned front legs and stretchers; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2025

Accession Number: 1933.6221.4

Side Chair

Square crest with stencil; three round, bent slats; turned front legs and stretchers; balloon seat.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2026

Accession Number: 1933.6221.5

Grecian Fancy Chair

Imitation rosewood graining. S-curved stiles; shaped horizontal splat; rush seat.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling

GUSN: 2027

Accession Number: 1964.396B

DEACCESSIONED Chair

DEACCESSIONED Side chair with a shaped crest, a plain slat with applied veneers, and Klismos-type legs. The seat is covered with brown and cream striped upholstery with pink and blue flowers.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2028

Accession Number: 1933.6890.4

DEACCESSIONED Chair

DEACCESSIONED Side chair with a shaped crest, a plain slat with applied veneers, and Klismos-type legs. The seat is covered with brown and cream striped upholstery with pink and blue flowers.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2029

Accession Number: 1933.6890.3

Side Chair

Klismos-type base; bent, rounded crest and slat with panels; unmolded rails, stiles and legs.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2030

Accession Number: 1982.41.3

Side Chair

Lobe-shaped back; carved and molded back frame, front rail and front feet.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 2032

Accession Number: 1943.523D

Side Chair

Klismos-type base; bent, rounded crest and slat with panels; unmolded rails, stiles and legs.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2033

Accession Number: 1982.41.4

Side Chair

Klismos-type base; bent, rounded crest and slat with panels; unmolded rails, stiles and legs.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2034

Accession Number: 1982.41.2

Teapot

Silver footed teapot with a round bulbous body and a hinged lid. Overall foliate motif.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Wilson, Robert & William (Silversmith) Thomson, P. (Silversmith) Fletcher & Gardiner (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 2035

Accession Number: 1980.175.2

Sugar bowl with lid

Circular base supporting urn-shaped body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Wilson, Robert & William (Silversmith) Thomson, P. (Silversmith) Fletcher & Gardiner (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 2036

Accession Number: 1980.175.3AB

Creamer

Circular base supporting urn-shaped body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Wilson, Robert & William (Silversmith) Thomson, P. (Silversmith) Fletcher & Gardiner (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 2037

Accession Number: 1980.175.4

Stand

Black teak table with hexagonal marble top. Carved frame and heavily carved plinth base. C-scroll trestle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 2038

Accession Number: 1941.363A

Stand

Black teak table with hexagonal marble top. Carved frame and heavily carved plinth base. C-scroll trestle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 2039

Accession Number: 1941.363B

Search Collections

Displaying: 59501 - 59550 of 216,611