Historic New England

Ram Spill Vase

Ceramic polychrome spill vase, depicting a ram; textured wool; white with gray horns standing on brown and green grass; tree-shaped stem of vase.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18477

Accession Number: 1998.502

Figurine

Staffordshire figurine of woman and dog; woman sitting on large dog wearing orange blouse and tan skirt; dog is white w/ brown stripes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18478

Accession Number: 1998.503

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher; blue w/ jasperware applied white decoration of cherabim and seraphim; applied white band around neck; rope-like handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18479

Accession Number: 1998.504

Brush

Metal seal w/ brush on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18480

Accession Number: 1998.505

Teapot

Porcelain Oriental teapot, bamboo handle, blue decoration (modern); blue Oriental floral design; rim of lid and teapot banded w/ swirled pattern.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18481

Accession Number: 1998.506AB

Spyglass

Collapsible telescope, mahogany body and brass pieces: lid, eyepiece, extensions. Eyepiece may be closed or opened with small slip cover.

Date: 1812-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18482

Accession Number: 1998.507

Pitcher

Purple and white slag ceramic pitcher; panelled w/ scalloped rim; various shades of purple swirled together w/ white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), slag

GUSN: 18483

Accession Number: 1998.508

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18484

Accession Number: 1998.509.1

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18485

Accession Number: 1998.509.2

Scale, brass plate on iron base w/ painted gold and red floral decoration. 3 iron columns support brass plate and rod w/ measurements and weight. Measures 0 to 34 w/ half intervals. Rod is ridged for weight to mark.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Fairbanks (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18486

Accession Number: 1998.510

Spike

Iron spike/weight. Hole through bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18487

Accession Number: 1998.511

Box

Tin document box painted black. Handle on top, hinge on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18488

Accession Number: 1998.512

Box

Small tin box, painted black. Decal placed on side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18489

Accession Number: 1998.513

Letter box

Tin letter box. 2 dividers. Vertical wires on front. Back is taller and has two holes for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18490

Accession Number: 1998.514

Membership certificate

Masonic print in a 1 1/4 in. gilt frame given by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to William Carr. In the engraving, a large eye in the sky has rays radiating from it. Two classical figures on two columns hold a banner that reads: "To the Fraternity, Peace and Good Fellowship". Two scrolls hang from...

Date: 1819

Maker: Penninam & Mills (Artist) Annin & Smith (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18491

Accession Number: 1998.515

Membership certificate

Membership certificate in a 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of R.H. Tucker, Jr. to Solomon's Lodge. Under the two-pillared shape of a house, Tucker is accepted into the lodge. An eye is placed by center in the house, beneath an open book, and the words Faith, Hope, Charity, Wisdom, Strength, and Beaut...

Date: 1847

Maker: Burges & James (Printer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18492

Accession Number: 1998.516

An Emblem of Asia

Reverse painting on glass framed in one inch black frame. In the oval-shaped painting, a woman stands holding a book to her chest and looks out at the viewer. She is wearing a turban, a long yellow and red dress with green pants and tiny red slippers. Pyramids and crumbling columns are in the backgr...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18493

Accession Number: 1998.517.1

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of the Tucker's ship, "the Alliance". the Alliance had a large black and white hull, 17 sails, an American flag flying at its stern, and red flag flying from its tallest mast that reads: "ALLIANCE". A lighthouse and fortress are off the ship's bow and at...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18494

Accession Number: 1998.518

Watercolor

Watercolor of the Tucker sailing vessel, "The Samoset". The Samoset is a three masted, 8 sail ship w/ an American flag flying from the stern. There are two other ships in the distance and land and a few buildings are seen off the ship's bow.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Desilva, Joseph (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18495

Accession Number: 1998.519

Chart chest

Grained wooden chest w/ hinged lid. Wider molded base. Protruding metal loop at center was once part of an exterior clasp.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18496

Accession Number: 1998.520

Chronometer

Wooden box containing chronometer. 2 lids on top of box, 2 brass handles on sides. Clock is attached to box inside by 3 gears on brass ring, 2 on sides, 1 on corner. Corner gear moves so clock swings vertically. Inner clock swings horizontally.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18497

Accession Number: 1998.521

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher w/ ship "Wiscasset" and free mason design; transfer printed; printed on pitcher: "THE WISCASSET/ DAVID SILVESTER JUNR."; gilded band around rim; green handle.

Date: 1791-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18498

Accession Number: 1998.522

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and classical scene; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18499

Accession Number: 1998.523

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and foliate design; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18500

Accession Number: 1998.524

Goblet

Large glass goblet w/ coin in center stem; turned stem; coin= six pence from 1834.

Date: 1834-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18501

Accession Number: 1998.525

An Emblem of Europe

Oval painting in a one inch black rectangular frame of a female figure holding a large black Bible with her right hand and a cornucopia filled with fruit and vegetables with her left hand. A map of Europe, a globe, a lyre, and a sheet of music are at her feet. Behind her is a painter's palette, an I...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18502

Accession Number: 1998.517.2

Bust

Plaster bust of Ben Franklin dressed in a coat and vest w/ 4 buttons. Franklin is depicted w/ shoulder length hair and is looking down off to his right.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18503

Accession Number: 1998.526

Taxidermy Birds

Taxidermy birds and other animals in glass case: oriole, goldfinch, robin, woodpecker, female cardinal, bluebird, chipmunk, and assorted insects. Nine major animals arranged vertically and horizontally in case on synthetic stand, painted green.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: taxidermy

GUSN: 18504

Accession Number: 1998.527

Folding bed

Renaissance Revival case for folding bed. Walnut w/ incised, broken pediment and two mirrored doors. Wider bottom section w/ marble top, three drawers and two doors w/ foliate-carved pulls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18505

Accession Number: 1998.528AB

Watercolor

Watercolor of the sailing vessel "The Samoset" being pulled by the tugboat "Samson". The American flag flies from the Samoset stern and a white flag with the red letters that reads "Samoset" flies from the tallest mast. At least 6 flags are rolled up on the ship. Frame: 2 3/4 in. wood and gilt.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18506

Accession Number: 1998.529

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 3 in. wood and gilt frame of the ship "The Alliance" at port. Ship is headed into dock w/ only 9 of its sails still open. An American flag is at its stern and a white flag w/ a red dot, a blue and white striped flag, a red, white and blue striped flag, a red flag and a red and blue f...

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18507

Accession Number: 1998.530

Ceremonial bowl

Kava bowl on wooden base. Wooden bowl with four thick legs. Bowl formed from two pieces of wood. Triangular form extends from underside on one side. Two holes in triangular piece. Wooden base painted black with light brown rim.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18508

Accession Number: 1998.531AB

Billiard table

Rococo Revival billiard table. Rosewood w/ foliate carving on both table skirt and skirt of base. Billiard top is green felt w/ marble beneath. Border inlaid w/ ivory. Fringe side pockets. Ornate foliate-carved cabriole legs.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), slate (rock)

GUSN: 18509

Accession Number: 1998.532

An Emblem of America

Reverse painting on glass in a black and gold frame of a lady with brown curly hair and dark eyes wearing a red feather plume, red draped shawl, and red and green long dress. She holds a red, white and blue flag in her right hand and rests her hand on a stone dedicated to the memory of George Washin...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18510

Accession Number: 1998.517.3

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Small Gothic arch beneath .533.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18511

Accession Number: 1998.533

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Smooth arch beneath .534.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18512

Accession Number: 1998.534

Electric lamp

Hanging brass electrified light fixture in etched glass globe; foliate decoration around globe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18513

Accession Number: 1998.535

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18514

Accession Number: 1998.536.1

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18515

Accession Number: 1998.536.2

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18516

Accession Number: 1998.536.3

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18517

Accession Number: 1998.537.1

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18518

Accession Number: 1998.537.2

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18519

Accession Number: 1998.537.3

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18520

Accession Number: 1998.538.1AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18521

Accession Number: 1998.538.2AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18522

Accession Number: 1998.538.3AB

Tieback

Pair of gilt tiebacks, bunched w/ tassle in center.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18523

Accession Number: 1998.539.1AB

Tieback

Pair of gilt tiebacks, bunched w/ tassle in center.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18524

Accession Number: 1998.539.2AB

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Bust-length portrait of Daniel webster with his left shoulder turned away from the viewer. Etching depicts Webster with short, dark wavy hair and wearing a dark coat, vest with a white shirt and scarf. Frame: 1 1/2 inches, wooden frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Staigg, Richard (Painter) Cheney, J. (Engraver) Dodson, R. W. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18375

Accession Number: 1998.411

Print of "The Declaration of Independence"

Engraving in a gilt frame of the presentation of the Declaration of Independence. In the room where the signing was held, men are seated and standing with five major figures presenting the declaration to five other men standing behind a desk. Around the engraving are eigh smaller portraits of major ...

Date: 1838

Maker: Kimberly, Denison, 1814-1863 (Engraver) Franklin Print Co. (Publisher) Bolton, J. B. (Calligrapher)

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

GUSN: 18376

Accession Number: 1998.412

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