Historic New England

Victorian Occasional Table

Marble top. four elaborately scrolled bracket feet resting on castors. Feet curve out, then turn sharply inward, joining a turned central pedestal. Below the pedestal is a bulbous-shaped drop finial. Four shaped legs curve outward, leaving the pedestal to rejoin at the top. Oval marble top rests on ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), red oak (wood)

GUSN: 12527

Accession Number: 1971.1658

Print

A black and white print of the Madonna and Child with John the Baptist. Wood frame, painted black with raised quatrefoil motif with flower and leaf design. Inner edge gilded. Enclosed under glass. Circular reserve contains a seated Madonna holding the Child in her lap, John stands behind and to the ...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Lanxio, Ralph (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12528

Accession Number: 1971.1659

Water Pitcher

Conical shaped body has a pinched neck, and a scrolled spout with a conforming lid and a mushroom shaped enamel finial. Applied C-handle and it is painted brownish-orange.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12529

Accession Number: 1971.1660

Watering Can

Green painted watering can has a cylindrical body which tapers at the top. Base and lip are molded and stepped. C-Shaped bail and handle. Angular two-part spout. black, red and gilt band above and below the spout. The inside is painted blue and the bottom is black.

Date: 1900-1997

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12530

Accession Number: 1971.1661

Looking Glass

Late Empire period. Rectangular molded frame with a curved top and rounded bottom corners. Frame covered with gesso and painted black on the outer frame and gilded on the inner frame. Sawn pine paneled back boards.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12531

Accession Number: 1971.1662

Photograph

Black and white panoramic photograph of the 15 year Reunion of Harvard Class 1904, at the Harvard Boat House. Molded wooden frame painted black.

Date: dated 1919

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12532

Accession Number: 1971.1664

Portrait of a Renaissance Woman

Black and white engraving in an oval reserve of a woman in a Renaissance period costume with a lace bonnet and is holding a tray. Framed under glass. Molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt. Painted black on an outer edges.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Possibly Carlos, William (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12533

Accession Number: 1971.1663

Portrait of Benjamin West

Black and white engraving of portrait painter Benjamin West. He is dressed in a long robe and standing in front of his easel. Molded wooden frame with an interior band of gesso and gilt.

Date: 1/1/1842

Maker: Rolls, Charles (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12534

Accession Number: 1971.1665

Slat-back Rocker

Round stiles have acorn-like finial, enclosing two rectangular slats that hold four rectangular spindles. Woven rush seat. Round legs. Two front, two side, and one back dowel stretcher. Rectangular rockers with rounded ends pierce legs. Painted white.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), rush (material), weaving

GUSN: 12535

Accession Number: 1971.1666

Crazy Quilt Coverlet

Victorian "crazy quilt" composed of 5 1/2" blocks and approximately 5" border. Multi-colored and textured silks and velvets. Blocks decorated with fancy cross-stitch, individual pieces with feather-stitching. Backed with off-white silk with elaborate scroll and floral overshot design. Off-white silk...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), tufting, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12536

Accession Number: 1971.1667

Netted Canopy or Tester

Hand-netted white canopy in lozenge pattern overall with tassels, forming a border design in the same lozenge motif.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), netting (process)

GUSN: 12537

Accession Number: 1971.1668

Bedspread/Coverlet

Hand knit white cotton spread with repeating 10" blocks with floral motif and open work. 2" plain border on three sides with a long simple fringe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12538

Accession Number: 1971.1669

Bellpull

Needleworked multi-colored floral motif against brownish wine-colored background. Two-tone brown tassel at end. Bell pull attached to a brass arm.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12539

Accession Number: 1971.1670

Empire Side Chairs

Serpentine stiles enclose a rectangular slat at the center. Bowed rectangular crest rail with elongated round ears. Rectangular seat rails hold a beige upholstered slip seat. Canted back klismos legs.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 12541

Accession Number: 1971.1671.1-4

Curtain Tieback

Circular disc shape.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12542

Accession Number: 1971.1672

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12543

Accession Number: 1971.1675

Goblet

Hand blown green glass goblet has a round, domed foot with a polished pontil. Turned stem has a central knop ring. Applied bowl is a deep circular bowl shape with a cylindrical sides.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), glass (material), glassblowing

GUSN: 12544

Accession Number: 1971.1685

Etched Tumbler

Delicate tapered tumblers have copper wheel etched floral vine design on a circular mouth. Colorless glass body.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 12545

Accession Number: 1971.1686.1-2

Goblet

Round bowl with Greek key design etched around upper edge; tapers into faceted stem and plain flared circular foot. The two goblets are of slightly different in size and proportions; hand blown colorless bodies.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 12546

Accession Number: 1971.1687.1-2

Dessert Glass

Tapered circular bowl is decorated with wheel etched horizontal bands. Straight stem and simple flared circular foot. Colorless glass body.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 12547

Accession Number: 1971.1688.1-3

Towel Roller

Planed circular towel roller bar, painted light grey.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 12548

Accession Number: 1971.1689

Bottle Caddy

Deep rectangular box with rounded corners. Flat two-part hinged top. Two applied Baroque-like scrolled handles attached to the sides. Four applied scalloped feet. Inside, four-hole caddy/holder consisting of an upper and a lower quatrefoil shaped plate attached by four hourglass-shaped brackets and ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12549

Accession Number: 1971.1690AB

Lamp Base

Painted green, circular font has two sets of raised lines at the center. Flat base and shoulder. Burner centered at the top of the font. Four S-shaped chimney holders. Screw cap on the shoulder. Applied, elongated C-shaped handle opposite screw cap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12550

Accession Number: 1971.1691

Basket

American Indian. Oval basket with an unfinished pine bottom. Side made of birch bark, wound vertically with wicker. Lined with birch bark, extending above the sides to form a lip ring.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood), wicker

GUSN: 12551

Accession Number: 1971.1692

Stuffed Animal

Unidentifiable animal with four feet. Hamster shaped brown body with light "fuzz" overall.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 12552

Accession Number: 1971.1693

Picture Frame

Small frame. Rectangular shape with an applied rope turned beaded moulding; gilt painted overall.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12553

Accession Number: 1971.1694

Stair Rod

Thin, circular brass stair rods have steeple-shaped finial ends. Wrapped in brown paper.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 12554

Accession Number: 1971.1695.1-3

Box Lid

Rectangular shape. Light blue box lid with pink edges and yellow lozenge shape label.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Adelphia Cotton (Maker)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12555

Accession Number: 1971.1696

Collage

Collage of seaweed in a straw basket on a white ground, surrounding by a tan mat. Under glass in a plain molded gilt frame. Backed withewspaper and pine boards.

Date: dated 4/7/1865

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), algae (protists), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12556

Accession Number: 1971.1698.1-2

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Bottom covered in green burlap...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12557

Accession Number: 1971.1700.1

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Inside lid has an accordian li...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12558

Accession Number: 1971.1700.2

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12563

Accession Number: 1971.1701.5AB

Cap

Harvard Crew Cap. Black wool cap with a rounded visor and button at the crown. Faced with black twill tape.

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12685

Accession Number: 1971.1792

Tennis Racket

Laminated construction with aqua painted decoration. Oblong head with gut strings.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12686

Accession Number: 1971.1793

Tennis Racket

Tennis racket with laminated construction. Squared head with gut strings.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12687

Accession Number: 1971.1794

Tennis Racket

Blonde wood. Laminated construction and a oval shaped head with gut strings.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Bancroft, F. J. (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12688

Accession Number: 1971.1795

Baseball Bat

Turned cylindrical bat tapers toward circular "mushroom" handle from bulbous head. Decorated with two wide black stripes.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12689

Accession Number: 1971.1796

Baseball Bat

Turned cylindrical bat tapers toward circular "mushroom" handle from bulbous head. Decorated with a wide center green stripe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12690

Accession Number: 1971.1797

Photograph

Black and white photo of a dark colored horse with a white face or stripe on its nose. It stands in front of a white picket fence. Backed with cardboard. Black painted molded oak frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12691

Accession Number: 1971.1798

Banner or Flag

Rectangular banner of blue wool with white twill binding end. The opposite end is pointed at corners with a V-shaped cut at the center.

Date: ca. 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12692

Accession Number: 1971.1799

Watercolor

Landscape with a meadow in the foreground. fir covered hills in the background. Blue and green palette predominates. Under glass in off-white mat and white painted frame with gilt beaded edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12693

Accession Number: 1971.1800

Watercolor

Simple landscape with a rowboat in the foreground and a house and outbuildings behind, green and blue palette predominates. Under glass in an off-white mat and a simple bevel-edged wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12694

Accession Number: 1971.1801

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait. Elderly man seated at the desk leaning on one elbow and holding an open book with his other hand. Under glass in gilt painted mat and molded walnut frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12695

Accession Number: 1971.1802

Photograph

Black and white photo of a view through and orchard arch trellis of the rear of the Rundlet-May House. Under glass in a plain black molded wooden frame.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12696

Accession Number: 1971.1803

Photograph

Black and white photo of a mountain scene in the Mountain Lake Region. Under glass, in a black, flat painted oak frames. Backed with cardboard and black paper.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Robey-French Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12697

Accession Number: 1971.1804.1

Photograph

Black and white photo of a mountain scene with a large rock formation in the foreground, in the Mountain Lake Region. Under glass, in a black, flat painted oak frames.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Robey-French Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12698

Accession Number: 1971.1804.2

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