Historic New England

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son drinking w/ three harlots and 2 other men in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the prodigal son pours alcohol onto the table--missing the two glasses, while two men and two women "interact" nearby. A third woman lounges behind the son and looks out at the vi...

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18283

Accession Number: 1998.332.2

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son on one knee begging forgiveness and acceptance from his father in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. Two women and a short man stand behind the father watching. The son is dressed in torn and tattered clothes and greets the father outside by a fountain and gate.

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18284

Accession Number: 1998.332.3

Billiard cue rack

Billiard cue rack. Two pieces w/ 12 billiard cues. Oak cues fit at ends into dark crested rack w/ carved edges and turned finials and drop pendants.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: J. E. Came & Co. (Maker) Heims, H. (Maker) Phelan & Collender (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18285

Accession Number: 1998.333.1-13

Sea chest

Unfinished pine sea chest w/ rounded hinged lid. Dove-tail joinery and thick, hand-wrought nails. Iron ball handles at sides. Roughly carved key hole at center front. Small right side compartment inside.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18286

Accession Number: 1998.334

Fishnet float

Hand blown colorless glass ball surrounded by netting which is tied together at top.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glassblowing, rope

GUSN: 18287

Accession Number: 1998.335

Hanging billiard rack

Walnut hanging rack for billiard balls. Top section has rounded edges; ten interior shelves w/ numbers painted at left. Gilt trim around shelves.

Date: 1860-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18288

Accession Number: 1998.336

Billiard rack

Triangular walnut billiard rack w/ rounded pieces fit into interior corners.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18289

Accession Number: 1998.337

Print

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18302

Accession Number: 1998.346.5

Parlor arm chair

Rococo Revival parlor arm chair, sometimes called a "gentleman's parlor chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved handrests. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18303

Accession Number: 1998.346.6

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Trinket box

Parian trinket box; round; molded grape leaf decoration on cover and around box; raised dotted band around cover's edge and rim of box; remnants of grape finial on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18158

Accession Number: 1998.2255AB

Bunny figurine

Parian bunny figure with floppy ears, sitting on an oval grassy base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18159

Accession Number: 1998.2256

Vase

Red painted glass vase w/ applied decoration w/ lamb and sheep (similar one in cabinet in billiard room)--decopage; glass w/ raised ring around base, 3 at top of waist and 2 on neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material)

GUSN: 18160

Accession Number: 1998.2257

Jar

Red painted ceramic jar w/ applied decoration--decopage; applied black band around neck w/ red and green floral trail; 5 areas where decopage once was glued.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), earthenware

GUSN: 18161

Accession Number: 1998.2258

Plaster relief

Plaster relief, painted Native American face with a multi-colored headdress; hole at top of head possibly used as holder; hook for hanging on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18162

Accession Number: 1998.2259

Glass shoe

Colorless glass shoe w/ raised heel and bow; toe somewhat painted.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18163

Accession Number: 1998.2260

Crock for Ayer's Recamier & Cream

Miniature earthenware crock w/ brown glaze; "Recamier and cream"; label w/ directions for use; crock w/ 2 handles on side and cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Ayer, Harriet Hubbard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18164

Accession Number: 1998.2261AB

Jar

Small porcelain jar; blue and white floral decoration w/ white lines throughout pattern; more bulbous at neck than waist.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18165

Accession Number: 1998.2262

Paperweight

Frosted colorless glass paperweight w/ lion's head; round platform w/ relief form of lion's head and 2 front paws.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18166

Accession Number: 1998.2263

Curio

Blue decorated curio w/ Dutch windmill; bonnet-like shape w/ platform underneath; blue and white basket weave pattern covering object; blue and white windmill painting inside bonnet shape w/ 2 painted sailboats on sides of curio.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18167

Accession Number: 1998.2264

Perfume bottle

Perfume bottle in brass carriage w/ butterfly in front in pulling position; on rectangular mount; brass hinged lid on bottle; butterfly w/ blue and red coloring.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18168

Accession Number: 1998.2265

Bowl

Footed earthenware bowl w/ green and yellow glaze; blue ring on rim and neck; green coloring has dripped effect around waist of bowl; 3 feet at bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18169

Accession Number: 1998.2266

Pen holder

Gilded metal pen holder; cylinder shaped w/ reticulated body; top edge embossed w/ foliate scroll pattern; round base w/ green woven wool on underside.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18170

Accession Number: 1998.2267

Gravy boat

Majolica gravy boat w/ green glaze in interior and around sides; white band around edge w/ incised labyrinth design; brown images in white band of boat, cloud and eye; yellow tri-foliate design in front.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18171

Accession Number: 1998.2268

Vase

Porcelain vase; cat w/ tree trunk, flowers and ladybug; white w/ blue flowers, green stems and red ladybug; blue band around base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18172

Accession Number: 1998.2269

Figurine

Porcelain figure of bearded man w/ top hat; unglazed only on back; front w/ deteriorating remnants of red top hat, brown beard, blue coat(?), red pants and green grass.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18173

Accession Number: 1998.2270

Potpourri jar

Porcelain potpourri jar w/ celadon glaze; 3 leaf-like feet on bottom; scalloped body w/ round reticulated cover.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18174

Accession Number: 1998.2271

Bust

Miniature unglazed bust of "Eugenie"; woman w/ bunned hair wearing dress w/ shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (glassworking), porcelain, glass (material)

GUSN: 18175

Accession Number: 1998.2272

Vase

Striated vase w/ swirled green, red, blue colors; unglazed around body but glazed interior top rim; scalloped rim w/ round base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18176

Accession Number: 1998.2273

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body w/ round lid red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18177

Accession Number: 1998.2274.1AB

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body; red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18178

Accession Number: 1998.2274.2

Dish

Small club shaped white dish with blue banded rim with drips; profile in center of woman with blue and green dress with red apron; woman standing on green grass patch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18179

Accession Number: 1998.2275

Urn

Mottled brown and ivory miniature urn w/ 2 handles; appearance of swirled vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mottling

GUSN: 18180

Accession Number: 1998.2276

Bird figurine

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18181

Accession Number: 1998.2277

Bird figurine

Miniature plaster pigeon; painted black and gray; missing beak.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 18182

Accession Number: 1998.2278

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