Historic New England

Pitcher

Free blown turquoise glass with opaque white overlay, cut panels, lines and abstract design; applied blue glass handle; pontil mark removed.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material), overlays

GUSN: 5549

Accession Number: 1971.855

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5550

Accession Number: 1971.856A

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5551

Accession Number: 1971.856B

Vase

Iridescent glass, pad foot, globular body, constricted shoulder, conical neck and rim; applied black and white painted border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5552

Accession Number: 1971.857

Cup and Saucer

A) Flared body, entwined branch handle, medium relief classical scenes encircling body includes Apollo and his chariot. B) Four scallop shell designs connected by swags.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 5553

Accession Number: 1971.858AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed walls, two are deep blue with gilt bouquet and two with genre scenes, scalloped rim. B) matching saucer.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 5554

Accession Number: 1971.859AB

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5555

Accession Number: 1971.860A

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5556

Accession Number: 1971.860B

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5557

Accession Number: 1971.860C

Fan

Circular fan of woven plant fiber; bamboo turned wooden handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 5558

Accession Number: 1971.861

Cosmetic Jar

A) Baluster shaped body, pierced walls, painted "Wedgewood" blue with white highlights. B) Conical shaped top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, piercing

GUSN: 5559

Accession Number: 1971.862AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed body, two are yellow with multicolored flowers, two with genre scenes; scalloped rim. B) Matching saucer.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5560

Accession Number: 1971.863AB

Trinket Box

Metal turtle-shaped box, shell hinged on side.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), metal

GUSN: 5561

Accession Number: 1971.864

Souvenir Dish

Shallow oval dish; no foot; depicts the front facade of the Duomo in Florence.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), printing (process), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 5562

Accession Number: 1971.865

Bowl with Lid

A) Ring foot, flattened bulbous body with band of putti against a foliate background; two part mold. B) Lid has rondel at center with putti, encircled by a bay leaf garland.

Date: ca. 190

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5563

Accession Number: 1971.866AB

Vase

Ovoid shape, rounded shoulder, short neck, turquoise ground with flower and butterfly design, brass fragments scattered over ground.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5564

Accession Number: 1971.867

Vase

Pad foot, short stem, V-shaped vase, flat wall with applied light blue thread, applied reticulated and scalloped band on either side.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5565

Accession Number: 1971.868

Ewer

Translucent iridescent glass; flat base, ground pontil, oval body; long, paneled neck rising from side, flat lip, applied handle.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5566

Accession Number: 1971.869

Candlestick

Three dimensional frog with front feet placed on lily pad, flower on pad forms candle socket.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5567

Accession Number: 1971.870

Candlesnuffer

Concave extinguisher, shaped edge, elaborate cloisonne arabesque on surface, twisted stem, shaped cloisonne finial.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enameling

GUSN: 5568

Accession Number: 1971.871

Can

Cylindrical copper container in woven copper sheath, three brass "bamboo" feet.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), copper (metal), weaving

GUSN: 5569

Accession Number: 1971.872

Tieback

Face has a convex center and a cavetto molded edge; convex back with brass prong projecting from center; screw end.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5672

Accession Number: 1971.937.3

Tieback

Face has a convex center and a cavetto molded edge; convex back with brass prong projecting from center; screw end.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5673

Accession Number: 1971.937.4

Cornice

Bowed front; serpentine lower edge and moulded upper edge; painted white with green and black linear husks at the center flanked by star motifs; gilt highlight.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5674

Accession Number: 1971.938.1

Cornice

Bowed front; serpentine lower edge and moulded upper edge; painted white with green and black linear husks at the center flanked by star motifs; gilt highlight.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5675

Accession Number: 1971.938.2

Cornice

Bowed front; serpentine lower edge and moulded upper edge; painted white with green and black linear husks at the center flanked by star motifs; gilt highlight.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5676

Accession Number: 1971.938.3

Hurricane Shade

Cylindrical shape, serpentine profile, open at top and base.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5677

Accession Number: 1971.939A

Hurricane Shade

Cylindrical shape, serpentine profile, open at top and base.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5678

Accession Number: 1971.939B

Light Bulb Cover

Globular shape composed of strands of wire strung with clear glass beads.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), glass (material), wire

GUSN: 5679

Accession Number: 1971.940

Corkscrew

Tapered conceal segment of antler; silver butt plate; chrome-plated corkscrew at right angle to antler.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: antler, chromium, plate (material), metal, silver (metal)

GUSN: 5680

Accession Number: 1971.941

Corkscrew

Handle in the shape of a Viking ship with dragon's head at either end, cork screw at center where mast should be.

Date: 1895-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5681

Accession Number: 1971.942

Corkscrew

Ring turned and incised bone handle set at right angle to an iron screw, with corkscrew at end, screw is hidden by a tubular bronze sheath.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), bronze (metal), incising, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5682

Accession Number: 1971.943

Fruit Knife

Silver and bronze fruit knife. Bronze square handle with an Eastern design on the handle. Etched dragonflies and flowers on the silver blade.

Date: 1880

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5683

Accession Number: 1971.944

Syrup Pitcher

Cylindrical base; bulbous body; sloping shoulder; everted rim with elongated lip for pouring; hinged cover with a small center dome and berry and leaf finial; C-scroll handle.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5684

Accession Number: 1971.945

Napkin Ring

Concave walled cylinder with rope molded edges; diapered surface with engraved scroll and cypher "E.R.S."

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5685

Accession Number: 1971.946

Napkin Ring

Cylindrical wall, bright cut floral and foliage band at center flanked by incised lines.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5686

Accession Number: 1971.947

Circular bowl form with high fluted sides; scalloped rim; foot ring; decorated with series of alternating bird and flower scenic reserves separated by bands of diamond cross hatch; central vase design in well; Imari palette in blue underglaze, iron red overglaze.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5687

Accession Number: 1971.948

Charger

Handpainted circular charger with red and blue Imari-like design has deep well; floral motif at center isolated by three circular bands; remainder of front decorated with three alternating floral and outdoor scene diapers; underside has three freely painted underglaze blue motifs.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, painting (image-making), hand-painted

GUSN: 5688

Accession Number: 1971.949

Cane

Irregular, tapered cylindrical shaft formed from a slender tree trunk, numerous projections where branches have been removed; three dimensionally carved ivory grip representing a woman's right hand closed about a shaft; brass ferrule; black rubber tip.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), rubber (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5689

Accession Number: 1971.951

Cane

Tapering cylinder of dark stained bamboo; grip formed from a poriton of the root; brass eye through body to hold a cord; black rubber tip.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), root (plant material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 5690

Accession Number: 1971.952

Cane

L-shape; tapering cylindrical shaft terminating in a black rubber tip, hand grip carved to resemble the head and saddle back of a horse.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5691

Accession Number: 1971.953

Cane

L-shape; somewhat irregular tapering cylindrical shaft terminating in a black rubber tip; ovoid shaped grip formed from the root.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: root (plant material), rubber (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5692

Accession Number: 1971.954

Cane

Tapering cylindrical shaft terminating in a brass ferrule; shaped ivory grip with a black dot inlaid at the top; brass six-sided "eye" through shaft.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5693

Accession Number: 1971.955

Riding Crop

L-shape; cylindrical shaft; silver collar; L-shape ivory grip; pitch coated whip "top" at base; whip missing.

Date: 1877-1878

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5694

Accession Number: 1971.956

Cane

Tapered; irregularly cylindrical shaft formed from the stem of a tree; knobby grip.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5695

Accession Number: 1971.957

Cane

Cylindrical wooden shaft covered with gnarled bark; silver eye through shaft; grip missing; rubber tip.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bark (plant material), rubber (material), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5696

Accession Number: 1971.958

Cane

L-shaped; bark encased cylindrical shaft; pistol grip; blond rubber tip.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bark (plant material), rubber (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5697

Accession Number: 1971.959

Cane

Cylindrical shaft; black wooden grip with the initial "M" incised in Old English script.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5698

Accession Number: 1971.960

Candlestick

Dished cylindrical base; tapered stem surmounted by a rectangular match holder; a scrolled handle with a circular thumb grip projects from one side of the stem; an arm projecting from the opposite side holds a cylindrical candle socket.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5699

Accession Number: 1971.961

Biblical Scene

Black and white offset print after an engraving of a painting; putti bearing a cross stands on a column with back to viewer; barrel vault and drapery background; dark male hand (possibly a devil figure) touching putti on left; partial head and torso of another, scholarly man with manuscript on right...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5700

Accession Number: 1971.962

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