Historic New England

Quilt

Quilt of sqaure form, double-sided of floral printed chintz with tea ground and sprigs in reds, pinks, blues, greens or blacks; self-binding, hand-quilted in diagonal line and rope pattern.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, quilting

GUSN: 10714

Accession Number: 1992.571

Apple Basket?

Basket with wide circular rim, pointed taps on a woven splint body tapering to a smaller solid base, held by pointed laps; it has a painted toupe, buff color.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10715

Accession Number: 1992.572

This chair has slightly arched crest with flaring wings and flaring scrolled arms and a trapezoidal seat cushion on tapering, square curly birch legs with straight rectangular grain painted stretchers; there are upholstered back wing arms and the seat cushion and chair rail are in red, green, and ye...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), graining, upholstering

GUSN: 10716

Accession Number: 1992.573

Throw Pillow

This is a pillow of rectangular form and "spot" modification needlepoint pattern of dogs, doghead, insects, birds, horsehead, a devil enclosing a floral bouquet at center; worked in polychrome yarn in needlepoint, backed by a green and blue woven fabric.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile)

GUSN: 10717

Accession Number: 1992.574

Pipe

Cylindrical soapstone bowl with a bamboo stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 10718

Accession Number: 1992.575

Flint Enamel Jelly Mold

Small, earthenware mold with brown and yellow mottled flint-enamel glaze.

Date: 1846-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 10719

Accession Number: 1992.576

Fireplace Tongs

Fire tongs with button finial on tapering square handle; the arms are in a "C" shape binnd at the top; these are spade-shaped tongs.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 10720

Accession Number: 1992.577

Fireplace Broom

A "shaved" broom with rustic shaft, top pierced with a hole for hanging; a red cord holds the shavings in place.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10721

Accession Number: 1992.578

Andirons

Pair of andirons, each with brass flame topped faceted finial on a turned iton shaft with square base on arched legs enclosing in penny feet.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 10722

Accession Number: 1992.579AB

Inlaid Wood Picture

Small panel with inlaid design in various tones of wood depicting the shore of a rocky lake with a dock and five small craft in the water.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), wood (plant material), inlay (process)

GUSN: 10723

Accession Number: 1992.580

Box

Rectangular form with rounded angled extension at one end; it has a sliding cover with a tapering square handle [see cataloguing worksheet]; chip-carved with sawtooth borders enclosing three panels of stars, flower heads and geometric devices on sliding cover, sides and upturned endpiece all which i...

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 10724

Accession Number: 1992.581

Bottle

Green tinted medicine bottle with neck.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 10725

Accession Number: 1992.582

Plate

Octagonal creamware; Whieldon-type plate; molded with incised narrow line to edges; overall decoration of mottled black, brown blue and green lead glazes.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: Possibly Wheildon, Thomas (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming)

GUSN: 10726

Accession Number: 1992.583

Whieldon-type Tortoise

Earthenware tortoise, molded; medium size with bulbous humps on its body decorated overall with brown and yellow mottled head glazes (toroise shell glaze); this is quite possibly a Whieldon piece.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: Possibly Wheildon, Thomas (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming), tortoise shell

GUSN: 10727

Accession Number: 1992.584

Whieldon Cat

Miniature earthenware cat, molded, sitting upright, sponge-painted in yellow and brown with a green glaze to the back area.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: Wheildon, Thomas (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming), sponging

GUSN: 10728

Accession Number: 1992.585

Cream Pitcher

Small Whieldon-type cream pitcher of baluster form with serrated rim and scroll handle with overall brown and green mottled lead glazes.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 10729

Accession Number: 1992.586

Punch Bowl

Pearlware punch bowl with polychrome chinoiserie figure scene at center and large floral decoration around exterior and inside rim; footed.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted, glazing (coating), lead glaze, overglazing, pearlware, polychrome, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 10730

Accession Number: 1992.587

Ladle

Wooden toddy ladle; small shaped bowl; long baluster handle and turned finial; made of dark-colored wood.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10731

Accession Number: 1992.588

Miniature Bowl

Miniature, footed marble bowl; agate pattern of black, white, grey, ochre, and red.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock), polishing

GUSN: 10732

Accession Number: 1992.589

Pewter Bowl

Small-to-medium-sized pewter bowl; dark, gunmetal grey color; narrow, incised rim; thinly rendered with pitted exterior.

Date: 1721-1773

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Material: hammering, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 10733

Accession Number: 1992.590

Tea Caddy

Pearlware tea caddy of rectangular form with handled arched lid, four raised feet, two compartments, painted on blue, brown, green enamel basket; floral decoration.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, pearlware, underglazing

GUSN: 10734

Accession Number: 1992.591

Finger vase or quintal flower horn

Fan-shaped finger vase, its five-holder incised-scalloped edges; molded acanthus decoration connecting bowl to stepped base; outing; polychrome floral decorations.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, molding (forming), pearlware, underglazing

GUSN: 10735

Accession Number: 1992.592

Tea Bowl and Saucer

Small footed tea bowl, painted with profile portrait of Prince William V of Orange with "PWD5" inscribed below him on savor painted "PV OR" on bowl; with polychrome floral decoration.

Date: 1787-1788

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, polychrome, porcelain

GUSN: 10736

Accession Number: 1992.593

Laborers constructing flood embankment, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986m

The image shows a group of laborers constructing a flood embankment during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Several people are gathered near the embankment materials, including sandbags. A truck is parked nearby, and a crowd is observing the construction efforts. The background features fl...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377113

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986m

Wooded area and road after flooding, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986n

The image depicts a flooded wooded area and road, originally taken during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Bare trees are scattered throughout the scene and sections of the road are submerged in water. A small building is visible on the right among the trees.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377114

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986n

Laborers constructing flood embankment, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986o

The image shows a group of laborers working on constructing a flood embankment. They are positioned along a waterway, with sandbags visible in the foreground and background. The workers are standing and working in a line, using tools, with bare trees surrounding the scene. A wheelbarrow is seen on t...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377115

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986o

Unidentified building in field submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986p

The image depicts an unidentified building with a distinctive roof structure, partially submerged by floodwaters in a field. Bare trees and limited vegetation are visible in the foreground and around the building. This scene is from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377116

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986p

Unidentified building in field submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986q

The image shows an unidentified building submerged in floodwaters, surrounded by several trees. A dog is visible in the foreground, standing in the shallow water. The scene is part of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377117

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986q

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986r

The image depicts a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The street is submerged, with water reaching the sidewalks. Several people are visible standing on higher ground and bare trees line the street. A house with visible windows is near the right edge of the image, with...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377118

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986r

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986s

The image depicts a flooded street from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Water covers the road and extends up to the edges of front yards and sidewalks. Bare trees line the street and a few people are visible in the distance near houses and utility poles.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377119

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986s

Unidentified houses submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986t

The image shows houses partially submerged by floodwaters, a result of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Trees and rooftops are visible above the waterline, with a boat moored near the right edge of the image.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377120

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986t

Car and tanks submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986u

The image depicts a car and tanks submerged in floodwaters during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. A partially submerged tree is visible near the car and a boat is floating nearby. The background shows more floodwaters extending into the distance.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377121

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986u

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986v

The image shows a flooded street with water submerging parts of several buildings in a residential or industrial area. A telephone pole is visibly standing amidst the floodwaters. The structures, made of wood and brick, are partially submerged. The scene is part of the 1936 Northeastern United State...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377122

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986v

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986w

The image depicts a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Several buildings are partially submerged in water, with water reaching the level of windows and doors. Overhead utility lines and a utility pole are visible.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377123

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986w

Car and tanks submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986x

The image shows a car partially submerged in floodwaters, with tanks also partially submerged in the background. Bare trees and a utility pole are visible amidst the flood. This scene is from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377124

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986x

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986y

The image shows a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Water covers the road, reaching up to the base of several buildings, including a prominent structure on the left, possibly a church, with large arched windows. A few people are visible walking along the elevated entra...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377125

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986y

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986z

The image shows a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The street is submerged, with water reaching the doors of the buildings. There are several multi-story buildings lining the street, one of which has a sign that reads "Water Department." Utility poles and lines are vi...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377126

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986z

Flooding outside of unidentified house, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986aa

The image shows significant flooding outside an unidentified house, a result of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The water level is high, reaching near the front porch of the house. Two leafless trees are partially submerged and there is a barrel or bin floating in the flooded area. In the...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377127

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986aa

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986bb

The image depicts a flooded scene from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood, showing an unidentified street inundated with water. Several buildings, possibly industrial or residential, are partially submerged, with some trees also visible in the floodwaters. Debris is scattered across the surfa...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377128

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986bb

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986cc

The image depicts a flooded street from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Several people are visible, one standing in the water and another standing on the sidewalk. Residential houses line the street and leafless trees and utility poles are visible in the background.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377129

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986cc

Flooding outside of unidentified house, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986dd

The image shows flooding outside an unidentified house during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The house is surrounded by water, with some debris visible in the foreground. Bare trees are seen around the house.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377130

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986dd

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986ee

The image shows a flooded street from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The street is partially submerged in water, with debris scattered around. There are trees lining the street, and several buildings and houses are visible in the background. A few individuals can be seen along the waterl...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377131

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986ee

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986ff

The image shows flooding on an unidentified street from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. A man is rowing a small boat on the floodwaters. In the background, there are leafless trees, submerged buildings, and utility poles. A large multi-story building is visible on the right with a few peo...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377132

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986ff

Unidentified houses submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986gg

The image depicts houses submerged by floodwaters during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Several homes and structures are partially underwater, with trees surrounding them. A boat is situated near one of the houses.

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377133

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986gg

Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986hh

The image shows a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The street is submerged in water, with trees lining both sides and several homes visible in the background. Debris and a partially submerged structure are floating in the water. People can be seen standing on the far ...

Date: 1936-03-20

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377134

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-986hh

Old Elm Tree at the Dodge House, State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-987

The image shows a large elm tree prominently arching over State Street near the Dodge House in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The street is lined with buildings on either side, and various signs and awnings are visible in the distance. A horse-drawn carriage can be seen along the street.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377135

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-987

Unidentified school on Temple Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-988

The image depicts a brick building identified as a school located on Temple Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The structure has two stories, multiple windows with grilles, and two doors on the ground floor. There are two prominent chimneys and a small cupola or ventilation structure on the roof....

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377136

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-988

Unidentified church, Hancock, New Hampshire, GN-989a

The image depicts an unidentified church in Hancock, New Hampshire. The church features a prominent steeple with a clock face and is adorned with columns at the front entrance. An American flag is displayed near the entrance and power lines are visible in the foreground. A second building is partial...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377137

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-989a

Unidentified church, Hancock, New Hampshire, GN-989b

The image shows a church building in Hancock, New Hampshire. The structure features a prominent clock tower with multiple levels, topped by a spire. The front facade includes columns and multiple entrances, with the American flag displayed near the main doors.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377138

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-989b

Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-990

The image depicts Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The scene shows a street lined with buildings, including shops with visible signs such as "Express Office" and "Boston Ice Cream." There are several horse-drawn carriages on the street and a few individuals are standing near the storef...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

GUSN: 377139

Ref. Code: PC038.01.010.GN-990

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