Historic New England

Humidor

Barrel shaped jar with two sets of raised molded gilt stripes around the body. Domed lid with a mushroom finial.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 12724

Accession Number: 1971.1828

Matchbox

Gilt-colored cast metal rectanguloid box with a scrolled, raised motif on edges. Sits on four bracket feet. Hinged lid is stepped with central scrolled vine motif. Inside, it is undecorated.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, white metal

GUSN: 12725

Accession Number: 1971.1829

Rice Bowl and Saucer

A) A circular bowl with a slight flare lip and foot ring. B) Slightly dished saucer with a foot ring. Both are in brown lacquer without surface decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 12726

Accession Number: 1971.1830AB

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses with red leather casing around frontal lenses. Painted black with brass-colored rims enclosing the lower lenses.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12727

Accession Number: 1971.1831

Tan leather case formed in two parts. Top sides over bottom. Rectanguloid with rounded corners. Top front has tooled and painted bust of a Native American chief, in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and his hair in pigtails at the front.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), tooling

GUSN: 12728

Accession Number: 1971.1832

Trophy

Copper-colored finish on an urn-shaped body with double flat-topped "C" handles. Circular foot.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12729

Accession Number: 1971.1833

Eyeglasses Case

Rectangular black lacquer case in two parts, the cover sliding over the bottom. The cover is divided horizontally in half with the top half caned wicker and the bottom half with a hand-painted carp motif and a gilded leaf decoration, on both the front and back side. The lower half of the case is und...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lacquering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wicker

GUSN: 12730

Accession Number: 1971.1834

Pouch

Circular body. The top has a burnished shield design held closed by a leather strap (broken) and snaps. Buckle loop at the top.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12731

Accession Number: 1971.1835

Case

Flat black leather case with silver-colored metal edges and a latch that opens to two leather flaps against a black cotton background.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, metal

GUSN: 12732

Accession Number: 1971.1836

Card or Cigarette Case

Rectangular card case covered with red leather on the front and back, and tooled in a diamond pattern. The frame is a brass-colored metal with inscribed scrolls. Inside, on the front and back are a half-flap or pocket of corresponding leather, lined with burgundy fabric.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Bailey & C.B. (?) (Maker)

Material: cloth, leather, metal, tooling

GUSN: 12733

Accession Number: 1971.1837

Match Safe or Holder

Molded in the form of a seated frog. The head is hinged on as a lid.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12734

Accession Number: 1971.1838

Ashtray

Irregular edged circular shape with hatch cuts forming a sand dollar-like design.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), stone (rock)

GUSN: 12735

Accession Number: 1971.1839

Book Rack

Rectangular form with geometrically carved rectangular base. Hinged carved ends in a leaf motif that slide out to accomodate more books.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12736

Accession Number: 1971.1840

Printing Block

Cut stone blocks in two different shield shapes with crowns.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12737

Accession Number: 1971.1841.1-2

Pipe Head and Case

A) Celluloid pipe bowl in the shape of a man's head with a beard, and wearing a hat (pirate?). There is a hole at the top of his head for tobacco. The projection at the back has a hole to attach the stem. B) The hinged leather case conforms to the shape of the pipe bowl and has a curved area for the...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cloth, leather

GUSN: 12738

Accession Number: 1971.1842AB

Saucer

Red on a black ground with gilt decoration of two flowers and a flying bird. Circular shallow body.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering

GUSN: 12739

Accession Number: 1971.1843

Tortoise Shell

Brown and gold patterned domed tortoise shell.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12740

Accession Number: 1971.1844

Desk Tray

Molded edged rectangular tray sits on four knopped feet. Top has two outer oblong grooves, two square cut-outs with applied scalloped brass around edge and red velvet in the bottom. Central "C" handle surmounts a knopped inkwell cover. Bottom of gray covered with brown leather.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), burl veneer, leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12741

Accession Number: 1971.1845AB

Pen Tray

Rectangular tray has gently flared edges. Raised decoration of two frogs caught in cattails. Lip design has a leaf motif. Underside has a single frog sitting on a lily pad with water flowers at right.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12742

Accession Number: 1971.1846

Dog Collar

Leather dog collar has a studded circular motif. Central ring applied to the collar. Brass buckle.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12743

Accession Number: 1971.1847

Sleeve Remnant

Long sleeve with all seams torn out except hem around wrist. Very full above the elbow.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 12744

Accession Number: 1971.1899

Pipe and Case

Pipe bowl lacquered and molded in the shape of and Arab's head. Front shows the face, beard and moustache, and wearing a turban. Stem tapers back to a point. Circular hold for tobacco at the top of its head. The conforming hinged case is black leather. Inside has red velvet and a blue satin lining.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), lacquering, leather, molding (forming), satin, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12745

Accession Number: 1971.1848AB

Pipe

Pipe bowl in teh shape of a wolf's head with his mouth open. The stem is yellow plastic with a metal band around the base. The stem curves upwar with a knopped end.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), metal, plastic (organic material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12746

Accession Number: 1971.1849

Pocket Knife

Pocket knife with a red and white striped motif at the top with a white star on a blue ground at the base.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12747

Accession Number: 1971.1850

Hatbands

Hatbands of various colors and stripes - for Harvard reunions, etc.

Date: 1904+

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth

GUSN: 12748

Accession Number: 1971.1851.1-10

Painting

Large oak tree in yard of schoolhouse at center right.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: graphite (mineral), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12749

Accession Number: 1933.658.1

Desk

Tambour ladies writing desk. Mahogany and mahogany veneer primary wood; eastern white pine; curly-maple-veneer crossbanding, cherry sliding-lid supports and soft maple (one drawer bottom)secondary wood; ivory or bone keyhole inlay behind the rear edge of the writing flap; original brass handles on ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, John (Maker) Possibly Seymour, Thomas (American cabinetmaker, 1771-1848)

GUSN: 12750

Accession Number: 1993.863

Men's Jacket

Men's blue and white seersucker jacket with rounded collar and four button (three buttons missing) closure. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing

GUSN: 12751

Accession Number: 1992.192

Cap

Net house cap with striped pink ribbon ties and ribbon bow at nape.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12752

Accession Number: 1992.194

Cap

Net house cap with ribbon ties and ribbon bows attached. Silk cord interwoven.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), ribbon (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12753

Accession Number: 1992.193

Shawl

Creme wool cashmere shawl embroidered with silk folral sprays.

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), embroidering, hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12754

Accession Number: 1992.196

Pair of Sleeves

White linen sleeves with embroidered cuffs. Cuffs are scalloped and edged with lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12755

Accession Number: 1992.197AB

Child's Sunbonnet

Child's sun bonnet made of white waffle weave cotton. Pleated visor. Drawstring cord at nape of neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 12756

Accession Number: 1992.198

Photograph

Black and white photograph of the Matterhorn(?) or other snow-capped mountains. Plain wooden frame, varnished and under glass.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12586

Accession Number: 1971.1720

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a painting of snow-capped Mt. Washington, N.H. Under glass with a black painted wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer) Huntings Studio (Painter)

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

GUSN: 12587

Accession Number: 1971.1721

Landscape with Volcano

Tempera painting of an erupting volcano at night. On the mat is a gold spear-like outline. In a black painted wood frame. Under glass with a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12588

Accession Number: 1971.1722

Watercolor

Rectangular watercolor. Foreground of evergreens, hills at the sides, and background of blue mountains. Tan sky. Pine board backing, and covered with black paper. Brown painted oak frame with gold swatches, and ribbed lines at the center. Enclosed under glass on a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12589

Accession Number: 1971.1723

Victorian Towel Rack

Two trestle legs have block and ring-turnings and urn-shaped finial at the center. Four bulbous feet. Two ring-turned posts project upward from each leg and join at the top via C-shaped carved stretcher. Five round stretchers, two per side, and one top center serving as a towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 12591

Accession Number: 1971.1725

Victorian Towel Rack

Scrolled trestle base peaks upward at the center stretcher. Sides consist of an elongated U-shaped, turned post. Front and back have two round medial stretchers; top has single round medial stretcher or towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12592

Accession Number: 1971.1726

Watercolor

Panoramic polychrome view of a medieval procession, probably a ceremony or marriage scene. Molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt. Foliate motif on the frame border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12593

Accession Number: 1971.1727

Hat Rack

Four bulbous feet on vase and ring-turned splayed legs joined at a stepped, domed base. Bobbin-turned pedestal has six vase-turned projecting hangers at the top, with metal rosette-like caps at each end.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 12594

Accession Number: 1971.1728

Wedding Dress

White silk taffeta; Bodice (.1a)-- Neckline and cuffs trimmed with pleated tulle; epaulettes with lace cut ruffle and pearl beads; cuffs have 2 self-bands with cream satin piping and lace ruffle; straight waist; boned; lined with tan cambric; waist and cuffs lined with tan silk; large pearl buttons ...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wax

GUSN: 12595

Accession Number: 1990.393.1-3

Wedding Dress

Blush/ beige silk brocaded wedding gown with floral sprays in plum and pink, with background of monochromatic floral trails. Bodice (a) has broad, square neckline; 3/4 length sleeves with double ruffle with cotton lining (stiffened); fitted waisted, curved in front, pointed and boned center back; ne...

Date: 1760-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12596

Accession Number: 1990.394A-C

Wedding Dress

Cream net embroidered with floral sprays; sleeves are long with leg-of-mutton shape and cuffs are hook and eye; bodice trimmed with ivory satin and has short puffed sleeves; linen waistband.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 12598

Accession Number: 1990.500

Vase

Gray veined marble urn with a bulbed lower section surmounting a flared circular foot. It tapers into a cylindrical neck and flares again at the wide mouth.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 12599

Accession Number: 1971.1729

Lamp Font

Bulbous tin font sits on pierced foot ring and is surmounted by a perforated burner with four prongs to hold the chimney.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12600

Accession Number: 1971.1730

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-3

Wooden Box with Lid

Rectangular unpainted six-board box with a hinged lid. Dovetailed sides, nailed to the bottom board. Applied interior molding to support a (missing) tray. Brass hinges. Oval brass escutcheon. Steel lock (missing) and clasp. Wrought iron hinged latch and hook applied at a later date to the exterior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12603

Accession Number: 1971.1733

Wardrobe

Rectangular case in plank construction sits on four elliptical feet. Base with a single full-length drawer with two mushroom-shaped brown handles and a center keyhole. Above the case it is divided in half vertically by two doors, opening out to the side. Right door has a beaded center edge with a ce...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12604

Accession Number: 1971.1734

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