Historic New England

Inkwell

Large, square glass inkwell with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170982

Accession Number: 2006.44.2379AB

Humidor

Cylindrical bronze humidor with cover. Carved cherubs design on humidor and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 170983

Accession Number: 2006.44.2339AB

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 170984

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.2

Miniature portrait of John Appleton (1739-1817)

Miniature portrait of John Appleton (1739-1817) of Salem. Rectangular wooden frame with small brass acorn on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 170986

Accession Number: 2006.44.2373

Candlestand

Mahogany carved candlestand in the Chippendale style with a round top and pad foot tripod base.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170994

Accession Number: 2006.44.1184

Desk lamp

Desk lamp. Glass with diamond design and round metal base with four feet. Pleated lamp shade.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170995

Accession Number: 2006.44.2376

China cabinet

Mahogany china cabinet with a front glass door, glass sides, turned foot legs, and a carved design of a urn on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 170996

Accession Number: 2006.44.1185

Wooden figure

Small round wooden figure in three parts. Face painted on top piece.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 170997

Accession Number: 2006.44.2377A-C

Side chair

Mahogany side chair in the Chippendale style with a pierced splat, straight legs, and an embroidered seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170998

Accession Number: 2006.44.1170

Dog figurine

Brass dog in prone position.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170999

Accession Number: 2006.44.2375

Wall lamp

Wall lamp with two arms and glass shades with etched design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171000

Accession Number: 2006.44.1201.1

Cup

Carved wooden cup on pedastal base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171001

Accession Number: 2006.44.2374

Vase

Mexican pottery vase with a cover and looped handles around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 171002

Accession Number: 2006.44.1215AB

Vase

White, ceramic vase with painted purple flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171004

Accession Number: 2006.44.2372

Kali - or headrest - from Tonga or Fiji. Made of wood, the headrest is composed of a circular bar of wood with four short legs.The legs are attached to the headrest bar with internal coils of braided fiber. Headrests were important personal possessions because the head is where mana - sacred and anc...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171005

Accession Number: 2006.44.1214

Partners' desk

Victorian style carved mahogany partners' desk. Carved scroll brackets on corners and carved elements on doors. Red padded surface and keyholes on drawers and doors.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171006

Accession Number: 2006.44.2352

Headrest

Kali - or headrest - from Fiji. Carved from a solid piece of wood and comprised of a flattened head bar with two thick legs ending in oval-shaped, flat feet. The head bar curves slightly up at either end. Kali are imporant personal possessions as the head is where mana - sacred and ancestral power ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171009

Accession Number: 2006.44.1213

Side chair

Shaker, ladderback side chair with cane seat and finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171011

Accession Number: 2006.44.2354

Vase

Mexican pottery vase with a cover and stag decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 171012

Accession Number: 2006.44.1212AB

Covered bowl

Round, ceramic bowl with cover. White with painted purple florals and gold "AW." Some wear of paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171015

Accession Number: 2006.44.2367AB

Mantel clock

Chinese style glazed ceramic mantel clock with animals on the top and sides and a glass door protecting the clock face.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: ceramic (material), glass (material), bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1190

Comb

Ivory comb.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171017

Accession Number: 2006.44.2366

Hand mirror

Round hand mirror with circular handle. Ivory colored with blue painted intials "NBP."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171018

Accession Number: 2006.44.2365

Emery cushion

Round, white pin cushion with ruffled cover and crocheted doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: emery, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171019

Accession Number: 2006.44.2370

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171021

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.1AB

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass perfume bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171025

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.2AB

Framed photographic print

Photograph of Stephen Phillips VI (1907-1971) as a baby. Black oval frame.

Date: 1907-1908

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171026

Accession Number: 2006.44.2368

Box

Round metal box with cover and relief decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171027

Accession Number: 2006.44.1400AB

Figurine

Carved ivory elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171028

Accession Number: 2006.44.1399

Candlestick

Ceramic candlestick with wide bowl shaped base and round handle. Blue painted trim and black "JD."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171029

Accession Number: 2006.44.2364

Figurine

Black figurine of an elephant with white ivory tusks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171030

Accession Number: 2006.44.1398

Statue

Carved jade statue of deer and man.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171031

Accession Number: 2006.44.1397

Table runner

White table runner with gold zig-zag decorative stitching and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 171032

Accession Number: 2006.44.2371

Model of the Taj Mahal

Alabaster model of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1401

Lap desk

Rectangular rosewood lap desk with mother-of-pearl inlay. Brass handles and golden oriental bird design textile. Green felt bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), mother of pearl

GUSN: 171034

Accession Number: 2006.44.2346

Box

Round red lacquer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1219

Chest of drawers

Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers. Serpentine-front with four drawers with progressively larger size on bottom. Brass handles and claw and ball front feet.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171036

Accession Number: 2006.44.2337

Pier mirror

Federal style giltwood and eglomise pier mirror. Depiction of Harrington House at top. Carved rope trim and ball shaped dentils.

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding

GUSN: 171037

Accession Number: 2006.44.2342

Figurine

Small colored ceramic asian woman playing a luth.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171041

Accession Number: 2006.44.2173

Disk

Small red disk with engraved bird and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171042

Accession Number: 2006.44.2167

Wall sconces

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171043

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.1

Carving of the Tower of Pisa

Carved alabaster leaning Tower of Pisa with a circular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171044

Accession Number: 2006.44.2168

Scepter

Green carved stone scepter with a little handle and a bat pattern on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171045

Accession Number: 2006.44.2172

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.2

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 171049

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.1

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Miniature portrait of Samuel Thwing (1796-1816)

Miniature watercolor on ivory, bust length portrait of a man facing slightly right and wearing a naval uniform, set in a molded oval ormolu frame with pendant loop at top and mounted in an album page.

Date: 1814-1816

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 103974

Accession Number: 1935.411

Button

Round brass button with eagle holding a shield with an anchor surrounded by sixteen stars, set in a round gilded molded wood frame on a black ground, mounted in a album page.

Date: 1814-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103975

Accession Number: 1935.412

Photograph

Photograph of three women and young boy, two sitting and two standing, mounted in molded wood frame with gilded inner border and white mat with oval opening.

Date: 1870-1876

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103976

Accession Number: 1993.500

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