Historic New England

Ceremonial adz

Wooden adz (for hollowing out canoes). One piece of carved wood as handle. Complex geometric carvings. Stone piece at top tied to handle by rope, complex weave and layering of rope.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), rope, stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18377

Accession Number: 1998.413

Full-length photograph of Richard H. Tucker Jr. seated w/ his right hand resting on his black Newfoundland dog. Tucker is wearing dark trousers, a vest, jacket and overcoat and face forward. His hair is graying and he wears a beard. Mounted in a dark wood and gilt 2in. oval frame.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18378

Accession Number: 1998.414

Photograph

Photograph of an oil painting of the ship Ellen Austin on rough waters. The Ellen Austin has 3 masts and 21 sails w/ an American Flag flying at its stern. 2 other flags fly from the ship. 2 sailboats and a rowboat are in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: Reproduction of McFarlane, Duncan (Painter)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18379

Accession Number: 1998.415

Painting

Oil painting of the Tucker's ship, Richard III. The ship had a large black and olive green hull, 3 masts and twenty sails. An American sail flies from the stern of the ship and a red flag reading R III flies from the center mast. At least 3 other sailors; vessels are seen on the water. Frame: 3 1/2 ...

Date: 1866

Maker: Possibly Petersen, Heinrich (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18380

Accession Number: 1998.416

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

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; Red underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18141

Accession Number: 1998.2239.2

Jar

Porcelain covered jar w/ putti; gilt banding around rim of jar, edge of cover and bottom of jar; jar olive colored w/ raised floral trail on side; cover w/ raised putti scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18142

Accession Number: 1998.2240AB

Paperweight

Colorless glass obelisk; platformed base w/ obelisk top; ridged edge on front face; section cut out of front panel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 18143

Accession Number: 1998.2241

Cologne bottle

Porcelain souvenir cologne bottle; "Dom. Koln."; paper label "EAU DE COLOGNE ORIGINAL 1648./ JMH FARINA". Metal and cork stopper; bottle gilded w/ painted cathedral on one side and printed cathedral on labeled side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly JMH Farina (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 18144

Accession Number: 1998.2242AB

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18145

Accession Number: 1998.2243.1

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18146

Accession Number: 1998.2243.2

Chamber pot

Miniature ceramic chamber pot; inscribed band around waist; tan w/ brown and white band; gilded edge on rim and gilded strip on handle.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18147

Accession Number: 1998.2244

Trinket box

Parian trinket box w/ relief figure of woman and child and holly leaves; oval shaped w/ corners; holly trail around sides of box and on edge of cover; woman and child at top of cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18148

Accession Number: 1998.2245AB

Vase stand

Carved wooden vase stand w/ glass liner; base w/ cut out leaf pattern; cut out cylindrical stand w/ various foliate shapes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18149

Accession Number: 1998.2246AB

Vial

Satin-covered glass vial w/ red satin ribbon; ruffled satin cover creme-colored w/ pink and green sprays; red banded edge and red bows at top and bottom; red ribbon handle.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18150

Accession Number: 1998.2247AB

Dish

Porcelain dish w/ Japanesque floral decoration; round w/ 3 sides partially kneaded in; white w/ pink flower and green grass next to water; bird w/ black top and white underside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18151

Accession Number: 1998.2248

Vase

Parian tulip-shaped vase; scalloped rim w/ band around neck; panelled body w/ raised leaf decoration around waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18152

Accession Number: 1998.2249

Sarcophagus

Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)

Material: engraving (printing process), plaster

GUSN: 18153

Accession Number: 1998.2250AB

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