Historic New England

Miniature safe

Miniature cast iron safe w/ filigree cover and stylized tree on side and back. Front w/ numbered dial and three ovals.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24141

Accession Number: 1998.5047

Miniature iron and trivet

Miniature cast iron iron and trivet. Iron triangular w/ straight flat handle w/ molded stripes; trivet also triangular but w/ handle. Surface of trivet in form of filigree heart.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24142

Accession Number: 1998.5048AB

Crate

Rectangular wooden packing crate fastened w/ nails. Lid is hinged. Top has a "X X X" piece of copper and gold painted leather w/ stamped abstract design. Crate is empty. Paper label pasted to front.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), nailing, paper (fiber product), printing (process), sawing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24143

Accession Number: 1998.5049

Box w/ cover

Wicker box and cover woven in herring-bone design. Cover completely encases box.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 24144

Accession Number: 1998.5050AB

Painted mirror and frame; square wooden frame with smaller square mirror in center. Frame is painted with Japanesque floral vines of pink, purple, red and white morning glories; background shaded yellow and green.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Painter) Edmands, Charles J. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 24145

Accession Number: 1998.5051

Hat

Blue nylon? hat; circular shape w/ wider brim in front; blue nylon bow on side; pink nylon interior w/ gift? and flower decoration on fabric.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 24146

Accession Number: 1998.5052

Hat

White straw hat w/ white and gray gauze ribbon around top and brim; ribbon w/ foliate branch design; circular shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 24147

Accession Number: 1998.5053

Hat

Brown and pink velour threaded hat w/ pink netting in interior; circular shaped hat; threads sewn in clumped fashion in layered rings around netting to form body of hat.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24148

Accession Number: 1998.5054

Hat

Brown velvet hat w/ cut velvet flowers on back and brown netting on front that covers face and wraps under chin; circular shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24149

Accession Number: 1998.5055

Hat

Blue and gray woven silk hat w/ blue silk ribbon and paste and pearl decoration; blue and gray alternating swirled pattern.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 24150

Accession Number: 1998.5056

Hat

Black velvet hat w/ scalloped edge and red laced liner; long black feather attached to top; circular shape w/ stitching on body to form panels; small point on top; small comb inside to hold in hair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Wilshire, Reggi (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24151

Accession Number: 1998.5057

Pillbox

Orange pillbox hat; round w/ coiled appearance; beige cotton interior.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Possibly Smith, Margaret (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 24152

Accession Number: 1998.5173

Hand bag

Plain woven straw handbag w/ two handles and a front pocket. Pocket has red straw stripe on lower edge.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24153

Accession Number: 1998.5058

Hat

Black velvet hat w/ satin bows on side and black netting in front to cover face; round shape w/ arched sides to fit around ears.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24154

Accession Number: 1998.2744

Door curtain

Beaded door curtain suspended from two square wood dowels spaced 6 inches apart and held together w/ woven bamboo beads in criss-cross pattern. Curtain is composed of 4" bamboo beads interspersed w/ blue or brown glass beads. Apparently a work in progress, there is a cardboard box w/ large needles, ...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), glass (material), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24155

Accession Number: 1998.5059

Plant stand

Plant stand composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket, lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24156

Accession Number: 1998.5060.1

Plant pot

Set w/ plant stand(.1) composed of a four-footed wooden stand holding a wicker basket lined w/ red silk brocade. Into this basket stands a smaller wicker basket(.2), lined w/ the same fabric, to hold plant pot. Wood and wicker stained dark brown.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sawing, silk (textile), staining, wicker, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24157

Accession Number: 1998.5060.2

Creche stag

Plaster stag, part of a creche set. In a running position w/ all legs extended. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown. Painted eyes and nose; painted metal antlers pointed downward between ears. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24158

Accession Number: 1998.5061.1

Creche deer

Plaster deer, part of creche set. In a walking stance w/ front right leg forward. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ white underside. White spots painted on body. Painted eyes and nose. Painted metal antlers. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24159

Accession Number: 1998.5061.2

Creche deer

Plaster deer, part of creche set. Deer is sitting and has front legs curled under, back legs to side. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur; white dots painted on. Eyes and nostrils painted; wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24160

Accession Number: 1998.5061.3

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24161

Accession Number: 1998.5061.4

Creche dog

Plaster hound dog, part of creche set. In a running stance. Wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur, gray and brown spots. Eyes and nose painted. Legs are wooden and fitted into plaster body.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24162

Accession Number: 1998.5061.5

Creche boar

Plaster boar, part of creche set. In a standing position, as if ready to charge. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray. Painted eyes and nose. Wooden hooves painted brown.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24163

Accession Number: 1998.5061.6

Creche goat

Plaster goat, part of creche set. Wool-like coating resembles fur, blue and gray on top, gray underside. Painted eyes and nose and udder. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24164

Accession Number: 1998.5061.7

Creche bear

Plaster bear, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ front right leg extended. Head pointed sideways. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24165

Accession Number: 1998.5061.8

Creche fox

Plaster fox, part of creche set. In a sitting position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, red w/ a white chest. Painted eyes and nose.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24166

Accession Number: 1998.5061.9

Creche calf

Plaster calf, part of creche set. In a standing position. Wool-like coating resembles fur, gray and white. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24167

Accession Number: 1998.5061.10

Creche rabbit

Plaster rabbit, part of creche set. In a sitting position w/ ears pointed back. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ a lighter chest and white tail. Painted eyes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24168

Accession Number: 1998.5061.11

Creche camel

Plaster camel, part of creche set. Brown wool-like coating on exterior resembles fur. Head is raised, mouth open; mouth, eyes and nostrils are painted. Red string harness. Square saddle atop camel, painted blue w/ gold fringe, like a tapestry. Wooden hooves painted black.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24169

Accession Number: 1998.5061.12

Creche donkey and rider

Plaster donkey w/ male rider, part of creche set. Donkey has wool-like coating on exterior resembling fur, gray w/ white underside. Red and white string for reins. Man is painted w/ white pants and red shirt and yellow hat. Green panniers on sides.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24170

Accession Number: 1998.5061.13

Creche wise man

Plaster wise man, part of creche set. In a walking position w/ left foot extended. Painted w/ brown skin, red pants, blue vest w/ gilt trim and red cap. Set on an oval base. Left hand raised and formed into a fist w/ hole in center, likely once held incense.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24171

Accession Number: 1998.5061.14

Creche tree

Wooden tree, part of creche set. Tall and cylindrical w/ layers of green needle-like leaves, much like a palm tree. Trunk painted brown. Colorful paper decals, circular w/ scalloped edges, fixed to trees.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24172

Accession Number: 1998.5061.15

Creche tree

Wooden tree, part of creche set. Tall and cylindrical w/ layers of green needle-like leaves, much like a palm tree. Trunk painted brown. Colorful paper decals, circular w/ scalloped edges, fixed to trees. Round base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24173

Accession Number: 1998.5061.16

Male figurine

Plaster male figurine. Painted w/ mid-19th c. clothing. Wears brown pinstriped trousers, red vest, green tailcoat and gray tophat. Black umbrella at his side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24174

Accession Number: 1998.5062.1

Female figurine

Plaster female figurine. Painted w/ mid-19th c. clothing. Wears hooped green skirt w/ white band at bottom, black jacket w/ ruffled sleeves, white gloves and yellow hat.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24175

Accession Number: 1998.5062.2

Male figurine

Plaster figurine of a male soldier. Painted w/: black shoes, gray pants w/ red stripe down sides, green jacket w/ red trim and black hat. On a round wooden base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24176

Accession Number: 1998.5063

Pheasant

Plaster pheasant figurine, on a circular base painted green to resemble grass. Pheasant legs fixed to base. Brown w/ red wings, tail and back.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24177

Accession Number: 1998.5064

Dancing dog figurine

Plaster figurine of a dancing dog. Stands on hind legs w/ front paws at chest. Dressed in a skirt, painted pink, and a blouse, painted blue. Long brown ears and brown tail. Rest of body painted white. On a round base painted brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24178

Accession Number: 1998.5065

Owl figurine

Plaster owl figurine. Perched on a gray square base, resembling a rock. Owl is painted brown and gray w/ black back and yellow talons, beak and eyes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 24179

Accession Number: 1998.5066

Mirror

Mirror in a walnut frame w/ raised molded edges. Bottom corners curve but maintain a rectangular shape. Top of frame is rounded in an arched shape.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23779

Accession Number: 1998.5690

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel racks at sides. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard flanked by racks. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23780

Accession Number: 1998.5691.1

Washstand

Wooden washstand, painted white, w/ spool-turned legs and towel rack at right side. Consists of a top counter w/ a low curved splashboard w/ rack at right. Lower shelf at mid-section w/ one central drawer w/ a turned wooden pull.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23781

Accession Number: 1998.5691.2

Rocking chair

Short wooden rocking chair w/ low caned seat and ladder back: consists of four slightly crested slats flanked by round stiles w/ finial tops. Round legs and front and side stretchers. On short rockers.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23782

Accession Number: 1998.5692

Cushion

Chair cushion, rectangular w/ cut-away corners, yellow and white gingham. Seam visible across mid-section. White ties at back.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23783

Accession Number: 1998.5703

Window curtain

One single yellow and white gingham curtain; simple curtain w/ hem at bottom and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23784

Accession Number: 1998.5693

Window curtain

Pair of yellow and white gingham curtains; simple curtains w/ hem at bottoms and overlapping piece at top to form slot for pole.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 23785

Accession Number: 1998.5694AB

Towel rack

Mounted wooden towel rack; 7 wooden arms which are positioned on top of one another but horizontally move and spread out like a fan; arms attached to black painted metal bracket on wall; bracket w/ foliate shape.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23786

Accession Number: 1998.5695

Mirror

Oval mirror w/ gold frame; molded band around.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mirrors, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 23787

Accession Number: 1998.5696

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of ship "Samoset"; 3 tall masts each w/ different number of sails; separate sail in front and in back; 4 flags atop masts including American flag; ship pictured in open ocean w/ people on board; frame gilded w/ scrolled foliate design at corners.

Date: 1847

Maker: Roux, Frederic (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23788

Accession Number: 1998.5697

Side chair

Thumb-back windsor chair, painted brown w/ green and black grapevine motif painted on crest rail. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Slightly arched crest rail above 5 spindles, tapered at top and w/ small ring turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border....

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23789

Accession Number: 1998.5698.1

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