Historic New England

Newel

Stylized pineapples; 3/4 relief.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57471

Accession Number: 1942.4898.1

Newel

Stylized pineapples; 3/4 relief.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57472

Accession Number: 1942.4898.2

Door

Rectangular raised panels; open gallery with spindles.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57473

Accession Number: 1942.4899.1

Door

Rectangular raised panels; open gallery with spindles.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57474

Accession Number: 1942.4899.2

Door

Rectangular raised panels; open gallery with spindles.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57475

Accession Number: 1942.4899.3

Window

Oval with center circle; radiating muntins & scalloped border; wh

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57476

Accession Number: 1942.4900

Door Enframement

Pediment & pilasters surround fielded panel door & fanlight.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57477

Accession Number: 1942.4901

Paneling

Wide, flush boards.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57478

Accession Number: 1942.4902

Paneling

Raised panels; 2 arched doors; pilasters flanking doors.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57479

Accession Number: 1942.4903

Mortar

Bulbous body; turned thick lip

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57480

Accession Number: 1942.4302.1

Pestle

Straight canted sides, slpng should, bulbous neck, button knob.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57481

Accession Number: 1942.4302.2

Miniature portrait of Jenny Lind

A miniature portrait of Jenny Lind, done at half length, with the subject turned at 3/4 angle to the viewer. She wears a burgundy dress with black trim. She wears a chain necklace with a large pendant and a pair of cuff bracelets.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Dempsey, J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57482

Accession Number: 1942.1624

Bird Figurine

Eagle with outstretched wings; scales in mouth; wngs painted brown

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Dempsey, J. (Maker) M. J. Frand Co. (Maker)

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 57483

Accession Number: 1942.3343

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a blond cherub with blue eyes holding boots and standing behind a red curtain. "Magic Rug" verse inscription.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 57484

Accession Number: 1942.4337

Trunk

Orange, brown; rectangular with strght sds, domed lid; oystershell pattern.

Date: 1800-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57485

Accession Number: 1942.4338

Trunk

Dk green rectangular body; domed lid; yellow bord/inscrip; bl, pnk, gr int

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57486

Accession Number: 1942.4339

Bottle

Olive gr; globular body, short neck, flat lip; demi-john.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57487

Accession Number: 1942.4340

Shell

Pink, white; conch with spiral.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57488

Accession Number: 1942.4341

Sewing Box

Two boxes, tiered; square faceted corners; pin cushion; ivory details and knob.

Date: 1857

Maker: Lunt, Edward Osborn (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 57489

Accession Number: 1942.4342

Eagle Figurine

White, eagle with outstretched wings; head turned to anatom. left

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57490

Accession Number: 1942.4343

Paper Lantern

Brown wood hexagonal frame with a pagoda top decorated with Chinese characters and a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57491

Accession Number: 1942.4344

A View in the Neighborhood of Sevenoaks Selected by Mr. T. R. Jolliffe and Professor Cornillot for the Scene of their First Aerial Ascent

Framed etching of a crowd of people gathered around a hydrogen-filled balloon with rolling hills and fields in the distance. Professor Cornillot and Mr. Jolliffee stand in the foreground. Wood frame painted black with gilt edges. See files for biographical details on the pilots and additional inform...

Date: 1825

Maker: Attributed to Gauci, Paul (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57492

Accession Number: 1942.4345

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of flowering landscape pieces

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Weber, Carl (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57493

Accession Number: 1942.4349

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of figures in rustic garb.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Fox, A. (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57494

Accession Number: 1942.4350

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Watch Case

Rectangular; hinged glazed door; rounded rear extension

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), caning, glass (material), pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 57355

Accession Number: 1942.4209

Powder Flask

Tear-drop shape; eagle above crossed pistols; spring-latch

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 57356

Accession Number: 1942.4216

Oil Lamp

Semi-circular font; canted arm; rounded bracket; electrified

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57357

Accession Number: 1942.4217

Trinket Basket

Fine weave; stripes; 3 horizontal compartments; diamond motif

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 57358

Accession Number: 1942.4218

Model

Church steeple; faceted two-tier construction; weather cock

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57359

Accession Number: 1942.4219

Scroll Reader

Dark grey; rectangular stand with 2 spindles; crank handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57360

Accession Number: 1942.4220

Candlestick

Domed circular base, cylind. shaft with push up slot; dished bobeche.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57361

Accession Number: 1942.4221

Bandbox

Dark brown box; ovoid, nail and lap construction; mirror set into matching lid

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57362

Accession Number: 1942.4222

Bandbox

Stained; ovoid; lap & nail constr. ; stamp dec. border; recessed lid

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), bark (plant material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 57363

Accession Number: 1942.4223

Bandbox

Stained brown bandbox; ovoid; lap and nail construction matching recessed lid; pull.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 57364

Accession Number: 1942.4224

Inkwell

Black cylindrical inkwell; three bands on body, two penholes; glass well.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: S. Silliman & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 57365

Accession Number: 1942.4225

Pick

Circular foot with baluster shaft; cylindr. hndl with molded top, blade.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 57366

Accession Number: 1942.4226

Candle Lantern

Cylindr; conical top, hngd door; asymmetr. piercing, rectangular pattern

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57367

Accession Number: 1942.4228

Silhouette

Male, pos. cut, full length profile; stout figure with top hat.

Date: 1835-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 57368

Accession Number: 1942.4229

Passport

Pict. of tall ship, harbor scene, lighthouse; text; applied seal

Date: 1837

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57369

Accession Number: 1942.4230

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