Historic New England

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

A lamp consisting of an iron rod on a tripod base, with an arm fashioned to hold the light. There is a finial tap on the rod. The lamp is now electrified and presently has a "modern" pink shade (Woolsworths ca.1970).

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11466

Accession Number: 1992.688

Pewter dish

A shallow, flat, rimmed bowl with three ball feet- that show through as small bumps on the inside.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11467

Accession Number: 1992.689

Wastebasket

A splint woven wastebasket with vertical overlays on the outside. It has a decoratively woven top rim and is painted black with an iris motif in greens, blues, yellow and red.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11468

Accession Number: 1992.690

Wax Fruit

1991.691.1- a large apple with a twisted paper stem and dipped in a reddish color. .2- a large plum that has been dipped in varying shades of purplish-red. .3- a green pear with a paper stem. .4- a small yellow banana with a brown and green end. .5- a large apple with a paper stem, dipped in a ...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), wax

GUSN: 11469

Accession Number: 1992.691.1-8

Portrait of a Minister's Wife

Large, rectangular format picture of a woman, shown half-length, facing left. She is wearing a close-fitting cap with a ribbon tied under her chin. She has gray eyes, wears a black dress with elbow sleeves that have a cuff and ruffle and kerchief. She holds a white fabric that suggests sewing. On a ...

Date: September 4, 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11470

Accession Number: 1991.510.2

Undershirt

White linen lawn; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered medallions at center front neck and hem of flowers, scrolls and openwork; pinned in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, lawn (textile), linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 11471

Accession Number: 1993.172

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes and hem; 2 button shoulder straps; embroidered French knots amd floral scrolls center front neck and hem; in original folds.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11472

Accession Number: 1993.173

Undershirt

White linen; scoop neck; sleeveless; embroidered scalloped edges at neck, armholes, and hem; 1 button in left shoulder strap.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 11473

Accession Number: 1993.174

Infant's Cap

Cream silk crochet; alternating dense and open work areas; bonnet shape; band attached around brim; scalloped edges; cream satin ribbon flowers pinned at either side of brim.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11474

Accession Number: 1993.175

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk; double layer; bonnet shape; white quilting on crown and body; no strings.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11475

Accession Number: 1993.176

Infant's Cap

Pale blue silk or rayon; double layer with interfacing in between; white quilting on crown and body; no string.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11476

Accession Number: 1993.177

Kimono

Light pink silk crepe kimono; embroidered all over with yellow, black, and lavender flowers with centers of gold French knots; lapels, cuffs and lining of pale pink silk; open front; no fastenings; silk loop inside neck.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11477

Accession Number: 1993.178

Child's Dress

White cotton muslin; broad, drawstring neckline trimmed with eyelet; embroidered yoke trimmed with eyelet; short sleeves trimmed with eyelet and openwork; center back pocket; waistband of openwork and eyelet; long body gathered to waistband; insert of eyelet and openwork above eyelet edged hem.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11478

Accession Number: 1993.179

Child's Petticoat

White cotton muslin; self waistband with center back placket, five buttonholes; long; deep hem with narrow openwork header.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin, openwork

GUSN: 11479

Accession Number: 1993.180

Child's Petticoat

Cream wool flannel; cotton waistband with five buttonholes; short; silk featherstitch down placket and side seam; silk embroidery and openwork above hem.

Date: 1890 ?-1900 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, flannel, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11481

Accession Number: 1993.182

Child's Dress

White sheer cotton; round neck edged with lace; five covered buttons in center placket with loops; three vertical embroidered bands of floral trail front and back with tucks, openwork and feather stitching in between; piped armseyes; long sleeves gathered to embroidered cuff edged with lace; full sk...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), openwork

GUSN: 11482

Accession Number: 1993.183

Child's Romper

Pale blue and white cotton gingham; pointed collar; square front ykoe; full, 3/4 length sleeve gathered to cuff; center back button placket; drop seat buttoned to waist; back waist fastening expands into buttoned belt in front; elasticized legs.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11484

Accession Number: 1993.186

Child's Two Piece Suit

A child's two piece jacket and pants suit of white cotton printed with brown diamond -motif diagonal stripes; round piped neck; eight shell buttons in center front placket; white braid on either side of placket; braid appliqued above hem; button at center back and side seams for belt; matching belt ...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11485

Accession Number: 1993.187

Portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Charlotte Augusta Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar, gold locket and earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11486

Accession Number: 1991.535.2

Portrait of Ann Eliza Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Ann Eliza Lane, half length, sitting in a wood side chair. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar and long earrings. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11487

Accession Number: 1991.535.3

Billet Head

Billet head with deeply carved scroll and leaf enclosing a cornucopia with fruit. It is painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11488

Accession Number: 1991.890

Carving

A small oval plaque carved in relief. A woman with cap and three feathers. Original paint in yellow, blue, red and black. There are also crude floral sprays carved on the back.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11489

Accession Number: 1991.893.2

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11490

Accession Number: 1991.894

Decoy

Carved and painted wood and laminated cone decoy representing a Canadian goose. Made in horizontal sections with top and bottom of the cone's central section, neck and head in wood. Cork "wings" are tucked in at base of neck and the neck is slightly outstretched, with an incised bill. There is a la...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11388

Accession Number: 1991.1714

Decoy

In the form of a lifesize Canadian goose, with a smooth oblong body with a squared off tail. It also has a gently curving "S" shaped neck, and an incised bill that dips at the end. Painted in realistic coloration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Whitney, J. H., Mr., 1870-1950 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11389

Accession Number: 1991.1715

Decoy

Carved and painted wooden decoy representing a duck, with a brown head, white and black painted feathers and wings. It is lightly incised in the wing area, glass eyes, and has a white bottom. Lead weights are screwed to the bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11390

Accession Number: 1991.1716

Decoy

Carved and painted wooden decoy representing a blue-winged teal duck, with black painted body and blue wing tips framed in white lines. The head, carved flat (unlike the round body) is mottled black and green with yello eyes and incised black bill. The tail incorporates a knot hole and is thus oddly...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11391

Accession Number: 1991.1717

Decoy

Carved and painted wooden duck decoy; black flat back; carved tail; black head and bill; white underbelly; a stripe at the top of bill; underside has a round insert of a lead weight and is gouged in various places for hooks and rigging lines.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: Possibly Stevens Decoy Factory (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11392

Accession Number: 1991.1718

Decoy

Wooden primitively carved and painted decoy representing a scooter duck; deep grey body, white underbelly, and incised feathers in a looping pattern across the back. The tail is in radiating lines and the eyes and beak are incised.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11393

Accession Number: 1991.1719

Decoy

A wooden carved and painted decoy representing a duck; red bill, black body and white feather detailing in the face and at the wing tips. A hook and lead weight are affixed to the bottom.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11394

Accession Number: 1991.1720

Decoy

Carved and painted wooden decoy representing a duck; large watermellon shaped body with a pointed tail. It has painted eyes, a grey top, and a black strip down to the back, head, and back sides. The broken bill, may have been yellow at one time. Also includes a dowel constructed head, oval neck set ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11395

Accession Number: 1991.1721

Decoy

One each comprised of two flattened, silhouetted wood ducks, painted black. The eyes are painted as well. They are connected by a rectangular piece of wood and a rope.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11396

Accession Number: 1991.1722.1-4

Garden Settee and Chair

Each comprised of flattened reeded, iron elements. The settee is of double back form with an interlaced undulating crest and overlapping "loop" lower back on a horizontally slatted seat supported by stiles that continue to raked back legs. The arms begin at the top of the back stile and continue to ...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11397

Accession Number: 1991.1724.1-2

Swimming Swan Garden Ornament

Swimming swan made of sheet iron, with a fancy cut-out tail. Mounted on an old iron bracket to stick it in the ground. Painted white with a pale beak.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 11398

Accession Number: 1991.1726

Portrait of the Mother of Washington Gordon

Half of a rectangular, vertical format portrait of a older woman, with a large white cap and collar holding a book across her chest in her left hand. The cap is tied with a grey ribbon and tied at the chin.

Date: 1832

Maker: Attributed to Ellis, A. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11399

Accession Number: 1991.1071

Vegetable Dish

Of squared form with rounded corners, the dish has a conforming decoration, with molded tab handles. The diaper is printed to correspond to the knop. The exterior of the dish is printed with "willow" scenes.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Britannia Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 11400

Accession Number: 1991.1102B

Duck

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11402

Accession Number: 1991.1169

Lawn Ornament

In the form of a pineapple on a circular stepped pedestal and flutted square plinth oxidized green or veidigris surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 11403

Accession Number: 1991.1725.1-.2

Shadow Box Display Case

A rectangular wood framed vitrine with a molded top and a projecting molded base; contains 3-D vignettes of two masted sailing ships, 3 steam vessels and a lighthouse with buildings on a cliff, in the left rear corner, all on a painted plaster sea. Comprised of various materials and painted in polyc...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), glass (material), painting (coating), plaster, string (fiber product)

GUSN: 11404

Accession Number: 1992.352

View of the First Congregational Church, Essex, Mass.

Rectangular, horizontal format view of the First Congregational Church, Essex, Mass. (Chebacco Parish, Ipswich). Painted from the artist's house across Main St., showing the front and side of the church, with the houses of Maidee P. Polleys and others in the background. Unpainted pine frame.

Date: 1952-1959

Maker: Elwell, Louis, Mr. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), boards (flat objects)

GUSN: 11405

Accession Number: 1992.353

Painted Board

A yellow painted board with a well-worn hole at one end, widening towards the other end. The board is decorated on both sides. Side one: large white peonies with green stems, has on the same side but oriented to the reverse edge, a running, snorting brown horse on a square piece of lawn. The other s...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11406

Accession Number: 1992.354

Painted Stage Coach Sign

Sign for a stage coach, with gold lettering outlined in red on a black field. Long, narrow, horizontal format with three-sided edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Horton, M. L. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11407

Accession Number: 1992.355

Painted Traffic Sign

A small, narrow horizontal format sign for stagecoach, with rounded corners, black background and gold letters. It has a gold border around the edge.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11408

Accession Number: 1992.356

Liquid Theater Lantern

A molded arched handle over a hexagonal-shaped top with an open back on a box with a oblong back and a three sided front. The front three panels are pierced and have a glazed arched opening; the sides have circular holes filled with perforated sheet iron. It has a conforming plate with a ring that o...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11409

Accession Number: 1992.357

Picture Frame

Red-painted wooden vertical frame with mitered corners and glass. A copper hook is driven into the top edge of the frame, and a portion of it is visible in the molding beneath.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), glass (material), metal, nailing, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11410

Accession Number: 1992.358

Picture Frame

Painted rectangular picture frame, grain painted to have the appearance of burl walnut. Modern eye hooks are affixed to the frame for lateral hanging. It is glazed, with mitered corners.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), nailing, oil paint (paint), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11411

Accession Number: 1992.359

Picture Frame

Of rectangular form with a canted edge and a wide cone molding, enclosed by beading and a slightly sloping rectangular liner, grain painted to simulate Rosewood(?) in umber and red. It has two brass rings and wire at one end.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11412

Accession Number: 1992.360

"Trunic" (Small Trunk)

A rectangular hinged dome top on a deep conforming base, covered by a brown painted canvas and black metal strapping. It is held by brass tacks and black painted wood bracing. Brass lock plates and hasps, painted black, have metal handles on the ends. It is lined with beige paper printed with a diap...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11413

Accession Number: 1992.361

Fence Post Urn

An urn carved in the full round with flame and finial. The body is shaped with fabric-like swags held by bow knots and is raised on a square plinth. It is painted white.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11414

Accession Number: 1992.362

Hatchel

A rectangular unpainted section of wood mounted on an open conforming box with a bed of nails protruding from the open top.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11415

Accession Number: 1992.363

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