Historic New England

Watercolor Painting

Washington's Deathbed, 1799, photo of painting

Maker: Bowlen, F. C. (Maker)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 42962

Accession Number: 34.1935

Footstool

Square footstool covered with green plush velvet and a strip of wool cross stitch embroidery in the center. Green wool fringe. Four flattened bun feet attached to underside.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), wool (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), plush

GUSN: 43011

Accession Number: 1936.592

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43012

Accession Number: 1927.1935

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43020

Accession Number: 1927.1936

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 43021

Accession Number: 1933.1936

Building

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 43033

Accession Number: 1937.816

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43035

Accession Number: 1927.1937

Stirrup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 43043

Accession Number: 1938.840

Sewing Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43055

Accession Number: 1962.147

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43068

Accession Number: 1927.1939

Porcelain bowl. Interior border: orange diaper with green dots separating scrolled panels of flower sprigs (pink and green); central decoration: pink and green rose; exterior: polychrome scenes of Chinese figures in landscape with goats and cows on rococo medallions edged in gold; also floral medall...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 43071

Accession Number: 1952.463

Toilet Box Containing Perfume Bottles

Silver toilet box containing six silver perfume bottles.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 43072

Accession Number: 1952.464

Spur

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 43079

Accession Number: 1940.832A

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43080

Accession Number: 1927.1940

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43081

Accession Number: 1933.1940AB

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 43082

Accession Number: 1934.1940

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43085

Accession Number: 1927.1941

Brise' Fan

Unfinished white wood sticks and guards; brise' type fan; threaded with white ribbon; spray of red leaves drawn on one side, pen and ink cartoon of man, woman and children on other; two small figures drawn on one guard; mother of pearl washer; metal rivet; two red silk tassels.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 43094

Accession Number: 1931.1942

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43095

Accession Number: 1933.1942

Rim Lock

Cast iron box lock with brass trim and fittings. Cap flange type extending over edge of door stile. Iron/brass works. Knob-operated rising bevel bolt and key-operated deadbolt, each from both sides. Mahogany grained finish on box and strike, with brass trim. Box-type strike. Brass round knobs ...

Date: 1830-1837

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), graining, iron (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 43096

Accession Number: 1934.1942A-E

Calling Card Case

Card Case (A), pencil (B), and original box, (C).

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 43098

Accession Number: 1931.1943A-C

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43099

Accession Number: 1933.1943

Miniature Portrait of Mrs. Henry A. Page

This miniature portrait shows a young woman in a deep v-necked black dress, her hair parted down the middle and dressed in ringlets over her ears. She faces right and is set against a greenish gray stippled background. The portrait is in its original, plush-lined leather case.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 43100

Accession Number: 1931.1944

Purse

Purple knit double purse with beaded tassels, connected by multiple threads and a ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43101

Accession Number: 1934.1944

Saltcellar

Blue pressed glass saltcellar. Scroll and lyre design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43102

Accession Number: 1927.1945

Bag

Green plaid silk top and green knit wool diamond patterned bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), wool (hair)

GUSN: 43103

Accession Number: 1931.1945

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 43104

Accession Number: 1946.639AB

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43105

Accession Number: 1927.1946

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43106

Accession Number: 1931.1946A

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43107

Accession Number: 1933.1946

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43109

Accession Number: 1927.1947

Chenille rug

Rectangular two-piece panel; one side (top?) wool chenille strips attached to backing in mottled design; primary red in center; green at edges. Other side (bottom?) attached piece of ingrain carpet; stars and vermicular design in white and greens.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: Bigelow, Abigail Richardson (Maker)

Material: chenille (yarn), pile (textile component), ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 43110

Accession Number: 1931.1947

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43111

Accession Number: 1933.1947

Mustard Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 43112

Accession Number: 1931.1948

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43113

Accession Number: 1933.1948

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43116

Accession Number: 1933.1949

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43118

Accession Number: 1933.1950

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43123

Accession Number: 1927.1951

Shawl

Paisley; Beige center with 8 1/2" harlequin border in brown, red and green call dull; jacquard weave; tendrils into center; center medallion; wool warp, cotton weft.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 43124

Accession Number: 1931.1951

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43125

Accession Number: 1933.1951

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43126

Accession Number: 1927.1952

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43127

Accession Number: 1933.1952

Hood

Brown/plum (faded purple) silk satin with pale pink quilted lining with diamond pattern; long lappets with rounded tips, gathered at center back with black taffets bow; neck ruffle, quilted and gathered; brim and lappets lined with pink quilted silk; rest of hood lined with purple silk; down lining.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: down, quilting, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 43128

Accession Number: 1934.1952D

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43129

Accession Number: 1927.1953

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43130

Accession Number: 1933.1953

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43131

Accession Number: 1927.1954

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43132

Accession Number: 1933.1954

Game bag

Leather game bag w/ crocheted canvas front piece. Leather strap w/ buckle for adjusting. Scalloped leather border at top of front. Bag is semi-circular, rounded bottom and sides. Canvas crocheted in geometric designs and has fringed edges. Interior divided into 3 compartments. One inside pocket.

Date: 1883-1893

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather

GUSN: 24537

Accession Number: 1998.5356

Belt w/ scabbard

White leather belt w/ copper plated steel buckle and side harness for holding scabbard. Scabbard is black leather w/ a gilded steel top.

Date: 1860-1861

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 24538

Accession Number: 1998.5357AB

Hat frame

Wire hat frame to a broad-rimmed woman's hat. A series of wire hoops covered in brown silk. Brown velvet and satin headpiece w/ a vine of cloth leaves and round maroon flowers. Glittery green satin ribbon tied in bow just above rim.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 24539

Accession Number: 1998.5358

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