Historic New England

3 Arrowheads on Card

Three black stone arrowheads tied around necks with ribbon and attached to card.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 2210

Accession Number: 1991.211A-C

1 Arrowhead on Card

Dark tan arrowhead with broken tip, tied with red ribbon to paper tag.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2211

Accession Number: 1991.212

5 Arrowheads & 1 Coin

Five arrowheads in varying sizes and shapes, ranging from gray to black in color tied together with a Liberty Head 1835 penny drilled with a hole, by red satin ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 2212

Accession Number: 1991.213A-F

4 Wampum Beads

Four small circular white button-sized discs drilled at center with hole, tied together with red satin ribbon to card with inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 2213

Accession Number: 1991.214

Bullet Mold

Shot mold in two pieces held with wooden hinge; tiny holes for 34 shots; carved ends for handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 2214

Accession Number: 1991.223

Ballot Box Torch Lamp

Globular glass reservoir held between four painted tin posts and pierced square tin plates, iron bail handle with a tin collar; painted red, white and blue; globe holds wick and long metal collar.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A & W Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2215

Accession Number: 1991.224

Miniature Mirror

Miniature framed mirror; frame painted in brown and yellow.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2216

Accession Number: 1991.225

Box with Heirlooms

Small, with dome top, leather strap hinges, nail construction; painted red and grained in ochre.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2217

Accession Number: 1991.226

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2218

Accession Number: 1991.227

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of miniature doll, painted in off white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2219

Accession Number: 1991.228

Doll Head

Head and shoulders of doll--miniature--painted in off-white, hair and eyes in black, mouth and cheeks in red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2220

Accession Number: 1991.229

Spoon Mold & Spoon

A,B: heavy mold, cast from brass. C: molded pewter spoon.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 2221

Accession Number: 1991.230A-C

Padlock & Key

Small triangular padlock and key, made from wrought iron.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2222

Accession Number: 1991.231

Razor Box

Long narrow pine box, painted black, covered with leather (for sharpening) on one side and both ends; sliding cover with thumb hole; interior unfinished, carved to fit razors.

Date: 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2223

Accession Number: 1991.232

Box

Rectangular form with sliding cover, unpainted.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2224

Accession Number: 1991.233

Oval, bentwood box with fitted cover and two pointedd finger laps held by iron nails; painted light blue, top carved with leafy tulip design and inscription; leafy scrolls incised around one side of cover band.

Date: 1740-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), bentwood, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2225

Accession Number: 1991.234AB

Box

Small, rectangular, with slightly domed molded hinged lid, geometrically carved front.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2226

Accession Number: 1991.235

Peg Maker

Rectangular block with sliding cover at mid section covering a square shaped receptacle for pegs; deep round hole at one end of top; bottom canted from sides to mid section which is inset with lead square.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), lead (metal)

GUSN: 2227

Accession Number: 1991.236

Miniature Toy Coffin with Doll

Tiny box with swinging cover containing miniature doll.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), varnishing, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2228

Accession Number: 1991.237

Money Box

Red-painted, scratch-carved box with compartmented interior, bottom and interior unfinished; dovetailed box, compartments fitted, no nails used; two-piece cover fastened by wire fasteners.

Date: 1765

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2229

Accession Number: 1991.238

Game Box with Dominoes

Rectangular game box with sliding cover containing hand-made dominoes of pine, incised and wood-burned on one side only; joints held with tiny nails; interior unfinished.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2230

Accession Number: 1991.239

Urn

Earthenware urn with butterscotch-colored glossy glaze. The urn has six vertical ribs, a straight neck, and double notched rectangular handles. Hat-shaped cover with ribbed knop. Foot with four lobes, one missing.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6728

Accession Number: 1934.1972AB

Bud vase

Black glazed earthenware bud vase. Flattened, rounded body with circular opening and oval foot. Incised abstract leaf and flower decoration.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 6729

Accession Number: 1943.62

Vase

Red and black mottled glaze stoneware vase with globular shape that tapers into neck and vertical lip.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 6730

Accession Number: 1934.1973

Sugarbowl

Stoneware sugar bowl with squat white body. Blue painted bands around rim and blueberry motif on body and lid.

Date: 1943

Maker: Dorchester Pottery Works (Maker) Henderson, Charles A. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 6731

Accession Number: 1973.8AB

Jug

Earthenware gourd-shaped jug with a small round mouth. Green matte glazed body with handle along top of vessel that tapers to a point, and circular foot.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6732

Accession Number: 1938.1209

Amphora

Reproduction amphora jug with red body, dark brown-black glaze. Small foot, oval body , narrow neck and wide, flaring rim. Two small handle on either side vessel shoulder. A strap handle attached at shoulder and neck. Incised around the lower neck is a delicate vine with leaves.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, painting (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6734

Accession Number: 1990.232

Vase

Earthenware vase with brown glazed body and cream rim swelling out to short shoulder tapering to wide mouth. Border of stylized trees and hills with bands of green, blue, and yellow. Outlined in black.

Date: 1926

Maker: Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Maker) Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 6735

Accession Number: 1931.717

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6736

Accession Number: 1963.312.3

Vase

Earthenware vase with blue glazed body and light blue band around rim. Border of stylized ducks in flight with yellow and blue bands.

Date: 1925-1926

Maker: Revere Pottery, Paul, Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Manufacturer)

Material: hand-painted, earthenware

GUSN: 6737

Accession Number: 1931.723

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6738

Accession Number: 1963.312.4

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6739

Accession Number: 1963.312.6

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6740

Accession Number: 1963.312.8

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6741

Accession Number: 1963.312.9

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6742

Accession Number: 1963.312.11

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6743

Accession Number: 1963.312.13

Plate

Earthenware plate glazed with blue with areas of yellow showing through the glaze.

Date: 1926

Maker: Revere Pottery, Paul (Manufacturer) Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Potter)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6744

Accession Number: 1931.779

Purse

Square, cream silk crepe purse (see matching evening coat # .1) embroidered with cream silk peony, floral spray and scrolling border; two cream silk tassels; lined with cream china silk; padded interlining; row of small bows at opening.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 6745

Accession Number: 1990.304.2

Purse

Light blue nubby fabric; gold clasp; clutch style; tan satin lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: polyester, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 6746

Accession Number: 1990.581

Pair of Stockings

White; ribbed from ankle to foot; above calf is plain stockinette stitch; ribbed top.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, knitting (process)

GUSN: 6748

Accession Number: 1949.21B

Pair of Gaiters

Black with natural linen lining; side buttoning with five black domed shank buttons; buckle and brown leather strap.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 6749

Accession Number: 1943.689AB

Swimsuit Ensemble

Matching suit and overdress of cotton printed with bright pink, yellow, chartreuse, blue flowers, white daisies; stylized. Skirted bathing suit with stays, elastic at sides; double spaghetti straps; zipper. Overdress: sleeveless sheath style with buttons along left side.

Date: 1960-1969

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine-made

GUSN: 6750

Accession Number: 1990.36.1-2

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 6752

Accession Number: 1937.861A

Luncheon Plate

One of a set of nine porcelain enameled luncheon plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. T...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6753

Accession Number: 1963.314.3

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 6754

Accession Number: 1933.1637A

Luncheon Plate

One of a set of nine porcelain enameled luncheon plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. T...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6755

Accession Number: 1963.314.4

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 6756

Accession Number: 1929.1578B

Luncheon Plate

One of a set of nine porcelain enameled luncheon plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. T...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6757

Accession Number: 1963.314.5

Luncheon Plate

One of a set of nine porcelain enameled luncheon plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. T...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6759

Accession Number: 1963.314.6

Luncheon Plate

One of a set of nine porcelain enameled luncheon plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. T...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6761

Accession Number: 1963.314.7

Search Collections

Displaying: 146401 - 146450 of 226,301