Historic New England

Ornament

Four iridescent glass balls arranged to form a pyramid.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5526

Accession Number: 1971.832

Vase

Circular foot, six lobed hemispherical body, sloping shoulder, long neck, three-dimensional dragon encircles neck.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 5527

Accession Number: 1971.833

Wall Ornament

Three slippers with pointed toes ostensibly hanging from a bow knot, deep blue glaze with gilt design; imitation Sevres type.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5528

Accession Number: 1971.834B

Plaque

Plaque of Cupid and Psyche molded in high relief on terra-cotta ground. Gilt Greek key border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: P. Ipsen (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 5529

Accession Number: 1971.835

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of man; reverse: Prince of Wales feathers, crown and thistles; accompanying dark blue leatherette case.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5530

Accession Number: 1971.836

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profiles of a man and a woman; reverse: heraldic devices and date of marriage March 21, 1871; fitted hinged leatherett case.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5531

Accession Number: 1971.837

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: oak and olive branches, no inscription; in a fitted and hinged leatherett box.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5532

Accession Number: 1971.838

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: handmaidens of industry and arts crowned by a third maiden; reverse: classically draped figure with sword; placed in the top half of a WYON's case.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5533

Accession Number: 1971.839

Medal

Obverse and reverse: chronology of the kings of England commencing with "Britons" and ending with "Victoria 1837"; placed in the bottom half of a WYON's case (does not fit).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5534

Accession Number: 1971.840

Coin

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: island of Bermuda; fitted translucent plastic case.

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5535

Accession Number: 1971.841

Candlestick

Footed circular base, baluster, cylinder and ball shaped stem, turquoise, dark blue and red cloisonne design.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5536

Accession Number: 1971.842

Dish

A) Ring foot, circular shape, shallow concave body, cloisonne design on top and bottom, three red roses at center; b) lathe turned pierced foot.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5537

Accession Number: 1971.843AB

Fireplace Fan

Pleated folding fan, terra-cotta color on one side, gold colored on the other, brass button at center base.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5538

Accession Number: 1971.844

Candlesnuffer

Hollow cylindrical handle with a sliding wick carrier, ring at end holds bell shaped extinguisher.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5539

Accession Number: 1971.845

Inkwell

In the shape of a long narrow boat with a high bow and stern, roof of small structure at center opens to reveal inkwell and sand shaker.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5540

Accession Number: 1971.846

Garniture

Delft-type blue and white decorated 18th century style slipper/shoe; handpainted floral and geometric pattern.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5541

Accession Number: 1971.847

Ashtray

Serrated border, unglazed, red and black shield painted at center.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), redware

GUSN: 5542

Accession Number: 1971.848

Figurine

Dog figurine, two part mold, white heavily textured coat, short legs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 5543

Accession Number: 1971.849

Shoe-shaped Garniture

Woman's low heeled shoe; blue glaze decoration over white underglaze; woman's face painted at instep.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pottery (object genre), underglazing, clay

GUSN: 5544

Accession Number: 1971.850

Animal Figure

Dalmation lying down, head raised, yellow collar, green glazed base, two part mold.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 5545

Accession Number: 1971.851

Figurine

Three dimensional figure of a woman in late 18th century peasant costume, carrying a basket of roses, blue and white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5546

Accession Number: 1971.852

Tea Caddy

Rectangular flask, curved shoulder, cylindrical neck, blue and gilt decoration, centered shield with flower on each side.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5547

Accession Number: 1971.853

Dish

Circular, ring foot, "reeded" walls and lid, late Satsuma design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5548

Accession Number: 1971.854AB

Pitcher

Free blown turquoise glass with opaque white overlay, cut panels, lines and abstract design; applied blue glass handle; pontil mark removed.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material), overlays

GUSN: 5549

Accession Number: 1971.855

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5550

Accession Number: 1971.856A

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5551

Accession Number: 1971.856B

Vase

Iridescent glass, pad foot, globular body, constricted shoulder, conical neck and rim; applied black and white painted border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5552

Accession Number: 1971.857

Cup and Saucer

A) Flared body, entwined branch handle, medium relief classical scenes encircling body includes Apollo and his chariot. B) Four scallop shell designs connected by swags.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 5553

Accession Number: 1971.858AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed walls, two are deep blue with gilt bouquet and two with genre scenes, scalloped rim. B) matching saucer.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 5554

Accession Number: 1971.859AB

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5555

Accession Number: 1971.860A

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5556

Accession Number: 1971.860B

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5557

Accession Number: 1971.860C

Fan

Circular fan of woven plant fiber; bamboo turned wooden handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 5558

Accession Number: 1971.861

Cosmetic Jar

A) Baluster shaped body, pierced walls, painted "Wedgewood" blue with white highlights. B) Conical shaped top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, piercing

GUSN: 5559

Accession Number: 1971.862AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed body, two are yellow with multicolored flowers, two with genre scenes; scalloped rim. B) Matching saucer.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5560

Accession Number: 1971.863AB

Trinket Box

Metal turtle-shaped box, shell hinged on side.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), metal

GUSN: 5561

Accession Number: 1971.864

Souvenir Dish

Shallow oval dish; no foot; depicts the front facade of the Duomo in Florence.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), printing (process), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 5562

Accession Number: 1971.865

Bowl with Lid

A) Ring foot, flattened bulbous body with band of putti against a foliate background; two part mold. B) Lid has rondel at center with putti, encircled by a bay leaf garland.

Date: ca. 190

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5563

Accession Number: 1971.866AB

Vase

Ovoid shape, rounded shoulder, short neck, turquoise ground with flower and butterfly design, brass fragments scattered over ground.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5564

Accession Number: 1971.867

Basket

Figure eight-shaped base, straight walls, rolled lip, inverted U-shaped strap handle, black ground, gilt string around top and bottom, gilt floriate band below top stringing.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5165

Accession Number: 1971.549

Carpet

Five borders enclose a central blue field which features polygonal and rectangular figure formed and connected by linear motifs; colors: black, blue, white, yellow, lavender.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5166

Accession Number: 1971.550

Engraving

Reprint. Colored engraving depicting to orioles, one female, and a nest in a branch of yellow poplar.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 (Artist) Havell, Robert, Jr., 1793-1878 (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 5167

Accession Number: 1971.551

Site Plan

Surveyed site plan of 364 Middle St. in 1853, scale: 20 feet to 1 inch; property line, garden plan and house delineated and colored.

Date: 1852

Maker: Hoyt, A.M. (Maker)

Material: coloring, ink, paper (fiber product), surveying

GUSN: 5168

Accession Number: 1971.552

Site Plan

Rectangular, surveyed site plat of land owned by James Rundlet located across from his residence on Middle St.; scale: 1 chain to an inch, topigraphical features delineated and colored.

Date: 1853

Maker: Hoyt, A.M. (Maker)

Material: coloring, ink, paper (fiber product), surveying

GUSN: 5169

Accession Number: 1971.553

Site Plan

Rectangular, surveyed site plan of 364 Middle St. in 1812, property line, gardens, house and out buildings are delineated.

Date: 1812

Maker: Hales, J.G. (Surveyor)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5170

Accession Number: 1971.554

Window Curtain

Chintz, stippled, cross-hatched and solid red linear ground under a white beige blue and green floral design, polished cotton lining, pleated at top.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5171

Accession Number: 1971.555.1

Window Curtain

Chintz, stippled, cross-hatched and solid red linear ground under a white beige blue and green floral design, polished cotton lining, pleated at top.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5172

Accession Number: 1971.555.2

Tray

Oval: pierced gallery with handles at either end, base features gilt neo-classical figures a center and foliate border interspersed with flowers, black ground.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Brasier Guild (Restorer)

Material: gilding, piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5173

Accession Number: 1971.556

Bulbous circular body rising from circular foot with two swells in body, the last flaring outward to flattened scalloped shoulder; Circular mouth recessed to receive cover; molded S-shaped handle with spur and conforming spout; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre deco...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5174

Accession Number: 1971.557.1AB

Sugar Bowl

Bulbous circular body rising from circular foot with two swells in body, the last flaring outward to flattened scalloped shoulder; Circular mouth recessed to receive cover; small pad handles on body; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and ...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5175

Accession Number: 1971.557.2AB

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