Historic New England

Floorcloth

Painted burlap floorcloth. Small geometric design consisting of concentric squares with red "chili pepper" motif in center, alternating with beige diamonds with red petal motif in center. Overall colors of brown, green, beige and red.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244313

Accession Number: 1976.143

Patience playing cards

Red cardboard box with hinged lid [A] containing two decks [B+C] of "Patience" playing cards. One deck has red medallion design, the other is navy blue. Both decks in original paper wrappings.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 244314

Accession Number: 2006.44.3590A-C

Looking Glass

English looking glass featuring a single plate of glass and ornate frame consisting of scalloped skirt with carved, gilt sprig decoration; elaborate crest with scalloped pediment inset with carved, gilt sprigs and topped by a gilt griffin finial; sides of frame decorated with carved gilt acorns and ...

Date: 1770

Maker: Jackson, William, 1731-1810 (Importer)

Material: English walnut (wood), spruce (wood), veneer, gilding, carving (processes)

GUSN: 244316

Accession Number: 1980.80

Typewriter

Folding typewriter [A] in fitted hard leather case [B] with handle. Black metal Corona typewriter with round metal keys. Roller bar mechanism folds down over keys when typewriter in not in use. With original instruction booklet.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, gears, springs (elastic objects)

GUSN: 244317

Accession Number: 2006.44.3591AB

Fireplace Fender

Fireplace fender with rounded brass bands surrounding pierced ironwork; base has wider brass band with three brass paw feet

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244318

Accession Number: 1966.1820

Mirror

Rectangular mirror, vertically oriented, with a carved and gilded frame. Columns on either side, carved basket of fruit on top with a Federal style cornice.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244319

Accession Number: 1951.197

Candlestick

Tall pewter candlestick; acorn-shaped candle cup and bobeche; six-sided undulating base; six knobs of various sizes along stem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244336

Accession Number: 2009.62.1.1

Bell

Brass bell engraved with floral and vine pattern and Chinese dragons. Handle created by intertwined dragons. Scalloped bottom edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 244338

Accession Number: 2006.44.2546A

Stand

Arched wooden display stand for brass bell. Top edge carved with flowers, vines, and leaves. Hanging hook in center. Square side support posts and bottom edge of stand also have carved floral and vine pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 244341

Accession Number: 2006.44.2546B

Tile

Carved earthenware tile with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244372

Accession Number: 2009.42.1

Tile

Carved earthenware tile with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244373

Accession Number: 2009.42.2

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

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57527

Accession Number: 1942.3336.1

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57528

Accession Number: 1942.3336.2

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