Historic New England

Photograph

Photograph of octagonal fort in applied tin frame. Two-story octagonal fort with a smaller first floor with overlapping larger second floor. A much smaller lookout third floor tops the fort.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18117

Accession Number: 1998.2219

Full-length etching of a young boy with his hands in his pants' pockets, leaning on a barrel. He is wearing a sailor's hat, open-throat shirt, rolled-up pants and has curly hair. A ship is anchored behind him.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18118

Accession Number: 1998.2220.1

Etching of a Young Boy

Full-length etching of a young boy with his hands in his pants' pockets, leaning on a barrel. He is wearing a sailor's hat, open-throat shirt, rolled-up pants and has curly hair. A ship is anchored behind him.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18119

Accession Number: 1998.2220.2

Print

Etching of the back of a boy wearing rolled up pants w/ a patch on the seat and crossed suspenders over a sailor's top and a straw hat. A dog sits beside him standing on a bank overlooking a ship out to sea.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18120

Accession Number: 1998.2221.1

Print

Etching of the back of a boy wearing rolled up pants w/ a patch on the seat and crossed suspenders over a sailor's top and a straw hat. A dog sits beside him standing on a bank overlooking a ship out to sea.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18121

Accession Number: 1998.2221.2

Painting

Painted opaque white glass with floral decoration. Blue and pink petunias with green leaves.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18122

Accession Number: 1998.2222

Print ?

Lithograph of Madonna and Child in tondo. Circular cut-out of long brown haired Madonna wearing robes and a head covering. Baby is held by the Madonna and looks up at her.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18123

Accession Number: 1998.2223

Print

Commemorative circular medallion lithograph in oak frame w/ picture of Washington in front of Mount Vernon. Head and shoulders portrait of Washington above a slate stating his birth and death date. Mt. Vernon is seen on a hill in the background.

Date: 1859

Maker: American Bank Note Co. (Engraver) Billings, Hammatt, 1818-1874 (Designer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18124

Accession Number: 1998.2224

Photograph

Photograph of profile of woman in molded pewter frame. The woman has her brown hair up in a bun and has curled bangs. She wears a black ribbon choke necklace and dangling silver ball earrings.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Smith, Waldon (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18125

Accession Number: 1998.2225

Picture frame

Black and white aesthetic frame with fan and crest. The two vertical sides of the frame represent columns and at the top center of the frame there is an open fan design. At the bottom center is a circular design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18126

Accession Number: 1998.2226

Photograph

Photograph of actor in blue plush frame. Man is wearing a hat w/ a feather plume. His hair is curled. His jacket and bloomers are striped and are an ornate design. He has shoulder pads and neck tassel that are fitted to the cape in back. He holds a sword and wears ruffled boots.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), boards (flat objects)

GUSN: 18127

Accession Number: 1998.2227

Picture easel

Fret-sawn easels--homemade. Light ply-wood is cut in a triangular form w/ an oval central section that has not been cut. 3 small nails in it.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18128

Accession Number: 1998.2228.1

Picture easel

Fret-sawn easels--homemade. Light ply-wood is cut in a triangular form w/ an oval central section that has not been cut.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18129

Accession Number: 1998.2228.2

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of a young girl in stamped leather frame. The girl is wearing a white bow in her short brown bob hair and has on a white frilly shirt. Her head is turned over her left shoulder.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), boards (flat objects)

GUSN: 18130

Accession Number: 1998.2229

Picture frame

Orange-gold satin and pewter liner to a frame. Rectangular liner w/ oval cut-out lined w/ 3/8 in. pewter rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), satin, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18131

Accession Number: 1998.2230

Needlework picture

This embroidered picture of a leafy flower is worked in gray, white and tan on a brown velvet ground, surrounded with a dark, carved Aesthetic-movement frame highlighted in gray and white.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, thread, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18132

Accession Number: 1998.2231

Needlework picture

This framed, embroidered American flag has 13 stars and hangs on a blue pole with blue tassels hang to the left.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, embroidering, thread

GUSN: 18133

Accession Number: 1998.2232

Photograph

Oval framed image of bearded man. The man has white hair, moustache and a beard. He is wearing a dark overcoat, a black bow tie and a white shirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18134

Accession Number: 1998.2233

Hand mirror

Small hand mirror in wooden frame and w/ wooden cover. Mirror and frame are oval; cover fixed w/ one nail at top. Wood is unfinished.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18135

Accession Number: 1998.2234

Picture easel

Triangular brass easel w/ three knobs near top to hold a picture. Frame resembles the letter "A" w/ an additional lower horizontal band near its base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18136

Accession Number: 1998.2235

Hanging

Metal wire vine and leaf hanging. Thin wire bent into looped pattern w/ 2 or 1 leaves at its ends. Two metal rings for hanging.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18137

Accession Number: 1998.2236

Hanging

Metal wire vine and leaf hanging. Thin wire bent into looped pattern w/ 2 or 1 leaves at its ends. One metal ring for hanging.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18138

Accession Number: 1998.2237

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #13. Low and rectangular w/ brown canvas and horizontal wooden bands. Edges have metal trim, a front metal clasp and side front buckles. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18139

Accession Number: 1998.2238

Plate

Turned wooden plate; green leafed vine on surround of plate w/ yellow background; blue and pink flowers in well of plate w/ green, yellow and red band encircling design; Green underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18140

Accession Number: 1998.2239.1

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18241

Accession Number: 1998.2331

Fire colors

Box of "driftwood blaze" for adding color to open fires. White cardboard box w/ 2 fingergrips on sides, containing 4 red boxes w/ powder inside. Image on front of large box w/ fire in front and 6 elves in back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, powder

GUSN: 18242

Accession Number: 1998.2332

Incense

Incense cones in pink tin box. Box slips open to reveal pyramid-shaped rose-colored cones. Image of seated figure on front of box. Directions for use on front. Description on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incense, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18243

Accession Number: 1998.2333

Sparklers

Seven packets of sparklers. Eack packet contains approx. 10 packages wrapped in red paper which are all bundled together w/ brown paper at base. Gold lettering on red paper, orange label on brown paper. Chinese characters throughout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18244

Accession Number: 1998.2334.1-7

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18245

Accession Number: 1998.2335

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18246

Accession Number: 1998.2336

Fan

Fan w/ chintz fabric and chain stitched decoration. Fabric of printed cotton w/ pink rose and leaf design throughout. Frame of black painted wood. Black cotton backside. Chain-stitching in center of front; outlining pattern. Brass handle and decorations on side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18247

Accession Number: 1998.2337

Skateboard

Board w/ 2 skate blades attached. Rought cut pine board. Unfinished. Numerous nails at each end attach iron ice skates, some rust.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18248

Accession Number: 1998.2338

Box

Wooden box w/ paper label and "78" painted on outside. Rectangular, unfinished wood. Lid broken in 3 pieces. No ornamentation or clasps or buckles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Gilligan, P. J. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18249

Accession Number: 1998.2339

Box

Small framed piece of wood--box. One side of frame and frontpiece slip out to reveal very shallow container. Frame pieces painted red. Box is unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18250

Accession Number: 1998.2340

Wood fragment

Wooden box top w/ green paper label on underside. Unfinished wood. Image of 3 boys in woodshop working.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18251

Accession Number: 1998.2341

Slate

Wooden frame slateboard, one nail in corner, pencil sketch of cartoonish face near nail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: slate (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18252

Accession Number: 1998.2342

Box

Small wooden chest w/ leather hinged lid, lid is half size of body. Metal ring on front. Remnants of paper label on bottom, image of boy still visible. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18253

Accession Number: 1998.2343

Box

Tin container, painted black w/ white splotches. Cap screws in at top on side.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18254

Accession Number: 1998.2344

Box

Small mahogany box, paper print lining inside and desk remnants inc. jet pen nib and stamp and sealing wax. Image in top lining ("The Child Sorrow") of woman and 2 children in farmhouse setting, cottage and windmill in background, two goats near children. Inlaid piece on top of box, lock in front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Fisher (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18255

Accession Number: 1998.2345

Toiletry box

Red leather covered box w/ gold banding for toiletry set, gold satin interior. Bottom of box had brighter, grained leather and no banding. Front lock w/ flip switch. Inner satin lining edged w/ gold braiding.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, satin

GUSN: 18256

Accession Number: 1998.2346

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: 2 apricots on branch w/ 3 leaves.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18257

Accession Number: 1998.2347.1

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: 3 fish caught on lines.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18258

Accession Number: 1998.2347.2

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: shield w/ lion figure in center (Royal Arms).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18259

Accession Number: 1998.2347.3

Lap desk

Leather covered square lap desk w/ lock in center of lid surrounded by pressed design. Waffle texture to leather. 2 hinges on side--inside has 2 sections, one large and one small. Large reveals file on backside, small has 2 compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 18260

Accession Number: 1998.2348

Box

Painted tin box w/ hinged lid, black w/ cornucopia design in gold on front and top. Gilt trim. Oval ring on top. Buckle on front. Top of lid slightly raised.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18261

Accession Number: 1998.2349

Repousse box

Small maple hinged box containing repousse tools. Brass pinch-opening in front. Orange label inside lid. Contents include: hammer, eleven iron spikes used for stamps, asst. screws and washers, one pattern, letter of instruction, 2 receipts, copper pegs. Unfinished box.

Date: 1870-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18262

Accession Number: 1998.2350

Box

Small unfinished pine box with round glass window cut in side. Possibly homemade Magic Lantern. Side piece slips for opening inside back and top wall covered in tin. Tin bracket piece on top covering small hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18263

Accession Number: 1998.2351

Box

White cardboard box w/ hinged side and filled w/ artists' supplies, including 5 stamps, 6 charcoal pieces, 3 pencils, one eraser and 2 pieces of felt.

Maker: Paret & Whittington (Maker)

Material: cardboard, charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18264

Accession Number: 1998.2352

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18265

Accession Number: 1998.2353

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18266

Accession Number: 1998.2354

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