Historic New England

Miniature Silhouette Portrait

Male in bust length profile; white stock and tie.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60497

Accession Number: 1942.2744

Map

Circular format with mythical figures as handcolored constellations.

Date: 1835

Maker: Huntington, F. J. (Publisher) Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Possibly Burrill, E. H. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60498

Accession Number: 1942.2745.1

Map

Circular format with mythical figures as handcolored constellations.

Date: 1835

Maker: Huntington, F. J. (Publisher) Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Possibly Burrill, E. H. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60499

Accession Number: 1942.2745.2

Mirror Knob

Circular colorless glass with red at center; affixed to wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60500

Accession Number: 1942.2746.1

Mirror Knob

Circular colorless glass with red at center; affixed to wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60501

Accession Number: 1942.2746.2

Writing Table

Trapezoidal writing surface with a carved back and eight turned legs

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 60502

Accession Number: 1942.2748

Patch

Pair of five-sided brown patches with red stitching. "A" in circle topped with feather. For the American Field Service in World War I.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60503

Accession Number: 1973.454.1AB

Patch

Green crescent shaped patch with red stitching. "American Field Service."

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 60504

Accession Number: 1973.454.2

Candlestand

Octagagonal top cadlestand with an urn and collar shaft and three feet.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 60505

Accession Number: 1942.2750

Oil Lamp

Cranberry red glass body with a marble and metal base.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60506

Accession Number: 1942.2751

Windsor Side Chair

Hoop back side chair with ten spindles and bamboo turned legs and stretchers. Painted black.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 60507

Accession Number: 1942.2752

Tieback

Red pressed glass tieback, round with a six petal flower and star. Affixed to door frame. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60508

Accession Number: 1942.2753.1

Tieback

Red pressed glass tieback, round with a six petal flower and star. Affixed to door frame. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60509

Accession Number: 1942.2753.2

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers and fruit; red on yellow ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60510

Accession Number: 1942.2754.1

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers andfruit; red on yellow ground

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60511

Accession Number: 1942.2754.2

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers and fruit; red on yellow ground

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60512

Accession Number: 1942.2754.3

Lantern

Painted tin conical shaped lantern with stars punched in the top section and nine pieces of amethyst glass around the sides.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60513

Accession Number: 1942.2755

Inkwell

Inkwell with stepped circular body and hinged top; removeable well.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60514

Accession Number: 1942.4101

Bust

Male bust with a turned head; in uniform.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60515

Accession Number: 1942.4381

Wallpaper

Classical figures; from reproduction pillar and arch paper; grisaille; six fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60516

Accession Number: 1942.4687.1

Wallpaper Border

Narrow rope border; grisaille; cut from larger pattern; three fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60517

Accession Number: 1942.4687.2

Wallpaper Border

Narrow rope border; grisaille; cut from larger pattern; three fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60518

Accession Number: 1942.4688

Manuscript

Lletter from Donald G. Mitchell to Henry Davis Sleeper.

Date: 1905

Maker: Mitchell, Donald G. (Author)

GUSN: 60519

Accession Number: 1942.5067

Manuscript

Letter from an unkown person to Henry Davis Sleeper about Edwin Booth and the players.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60520

Accession Number: 1942.5068

Manuscript

Letter from Samuel McCleary to Jacob Sleeper about his election to alderman.

Maker: McCleary, Samuel T. (Author) Foster Brothers (Framer)

GUSN: 60521

Accession Number: 1942.5069

Pen

White feather pen with a sharpened point.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60522

Accession Number: 1942.5070

Set of Pen Nibs

Seven pen nibs varying sizes in rectangular cardboard box with label.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Esterbrook & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 60523

Accession Number: 1942.5071A-H

Cable Release

Red; bulb shaped

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 60674

Accession Number: 1942.5087

Cut-film Holder

Rectangular; film container

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60675

Accession Number: 1942.5088

Side Chair

White bamboo rod-back; 6 spindles

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Possibly Waterman, L. T. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60676

Accession Number: 1942.5089

Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823)

Bust-length portrait of a man in oval surround; clerical garb; hand colored.

Date: 1805

Maker: Garnerey (Maker) Morrell, J. B. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60677

Accession Number: 1942.3560

Lantern

7 faceted amethyst glass shade; bottom green; punched; sm. handle

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60678

Accession Number: 1942.3561

Mourning Picture

Watercolor picture of a young woman placing a floral wreath on an urn; Willow tree in background. "...Martha Wright/Ast 18/1797".

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60679

Accession Number: 1942.3562

Glass

Clear; round; taper at bottom; faceted

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60680

Accession Number: 1942.5090

Tissue Holder

Pale gray; rectangular body; rounded extension on back with hole to hang

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60681

Accession Number: 1942.5091

Powder Box

Wh & gilt; round; lip at base&top; borders

Date: 1875-1893

Maker: Sarreguemines (Maker)

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60682

Accession Number: 1942.5092.1

Powder Box

Wh & gilt; round; lip at base&top; borders

Date: 1875-1893

Maker: Sarreguemines (Maker)

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60683

Accession Number: 1942.5092.2

Indian Club

Unpainted; wood weathered to gray; 2 pairs incised rings

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60684

Accession Number: 1942.5093

Soap Dish

Rectangular frame; 8 rods forming rach & feet

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60685

Accession Number: 1942.5094

Doorknob

Dk. green; octagonal, faceted; brass trim

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60686

Accession Number: 1942.5095.1

Doorknob

Dk. green; octagonal, faceted; brass trim

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60687

Accession Number: 1942.5095.2

Linoleum Rug

Dark green; streaked pattern

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60688

Accession Number: 1942.5096

Paneling

5 rectangular fielded panels; 2 doors; dark green

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60689

Accession Number: 1942.5097

Wastebasket

Maroon heavy cardboard; oval shape with stright sides; folded lip

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60690

Accession Number: 1942.5098

Soap Dish

Rectangular dish piereced with flower motif; u shape handle; sec. to tub

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60691

Accession Number: 1942.5099

Coverlet

Fitted; solid purple; with deep gathered flounce

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth

GUSN: 60692

Accession Number: 1942.5100

Sconce

Cylindrical shaft; circular lip; black; affixed to wall; shade

Date: 1902-1915

Maker: Hubbell, Harvey (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60693

Accession Number: 1942.5101AB

Lantern

Colorless; glass shade; top conical and pierced; circular handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60694

Accession Number: 1942.5102

Candlestick

Yellow; square base, hexag. body; clear, vaseline type

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60695

Accession Number: 1942.2080.1

Candlestick

Yellow; square base, hexag. body; clear, vaseline type

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60696

Accession Number: 1942.2080.2

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