Historic New England

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan. Fan has 30 black painted slats pinned at base w/ copper pin and loop for holding tassel. One side painted blue w/ black edge. Other painted dark blue w/ black edge.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), copper (metal), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24099

Accession Number: 1998.5008

Bamboo and paper folding fan. There are 13 slats. One side painted/printed spray of branches, buds and flowers in brown and red on pale orange background. Reverse has scene of a monkey selling fruit, one buying fruit and one stealing it and a spray of leaves and flowers. Polychrome printed or painte...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24100

Accession Number: 1998.5009

Hat

Grey felt hat w/ applied leaf and pearl decoration around front rim; small comb inside front to secure in hair; rounded shape.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 24101

Accession Number: 1998.5639

Hat

Red velvet hat w/ wider brim in front; velvet ribbon around top of hat which ties in a bow in back; black interior w/ small comb which fastens into hair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24102

Accession Number: 1998.5354

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 29 black painted slats held w/ iron pin and loop for tassel. Paper gold colored w/ brown edge, one side w/ white diamonds and black circles w/ vines and flowers, other black birds, butterflies and flowers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24103

Accession Number: 1998.5011

Chromolithograph

Six hand colored black and white lithographs mounted on a canvas roll. From left to right: 1. "Funerailles de l'Emperor Napoleon"-- Image depicts transport of the body of Napoleon to Cherbourg? w/ flagship firing militia salute and several lifts filled w/ spectators. 2. "Combat de 22 Francais cont...

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker) Gosselin (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24104

Accession Number: 1998.5012

Chromolithograph

Six chromolithographs mounted on canvas roll. From left to right: 1. "Barricade on the Boulevard Montmartre, Feb. 24, 1848"-- Men constructing barricade of tree, wagon rubble, w/ crowd and city in background. Three French flags along barricade one reads: Rebublique." 2. "Hall of the National Assem...

Date: 1846-1848

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker) Baillie, James (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24105

Accession Number: 1998.5013

Chromolithograph

Five chromolithographs illustrating the Mexican War mounted on canvas roll. From left to right: 1. "General Scott's Grand Entry into the City of Mexico, September 14, 1847"-- Pictures Scott mounted on white horse lifting his hat w/ American soldiers on horseback and wounded Mexican soldiers at thei...

Date: 1847-1848

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24106

Accession Number: 1998.5014

Chromolithograph

Four chromolithographs mounted on canvas roll. From left to right: 1. "Death of Lieutenant Henry Clay, Jr."-- Wounded Clay offering pistol admonishing three soldiers to release him and to deliver the pistols to his father. 2. "Attack on the Widow McCormack's House on Boulagh Common Ireland, July 2...

Date: 1847-1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24107

Accession Number: 1998.5015

Lost!

Portrait of a bearded man in a brown hooded robe, holding cards in his left hand.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24108

Accession Number: 1998.5016

Chrmolithograph

No description

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24109

Accession Number: 1998.5017

Chromolithograph

Two chromolithographs on canvas roll depicting the garden of Gethsemane w/ a bible verse underneath and the last supper w/ the names of the disciples underneath.

Date: 1848-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24110

Accession Number: 1998.5018

Fan

Bamboo and paper folding fan w/ 30 black painted slats held w/ copper/brass pin. Background is blue w/ black painted leaves, flowers, butterflies on one side and grasses, birds and hills on the other.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cutting (dividing), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24111

Accession Number: 1998.5010

Chromolithograph

Three chromolithographs mounted on canvas depicting laying of the cornerstone of the Washington monument, 1847; the battle of New Orleans, 1815; and boxing match between Hyer and Sullivan, 1849.

Date: 1842-1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker) Baillie, James (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24112

Accession Number: 1998.5019

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of a basket of flowers w/ fountain, trees and building in background.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24113

Accession Number: 1998.5020

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of Agnes Sorel and the court of Charles VIII of France. Canvas backing.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24114

Accession Number: 1998.5021

Chromolithograph

Two chromolithographs mounted on canvas roll. One on left is "The Repose" showing Scottish cattle, shepherds, a man playing a flute. On right is "The Watering Place" w/ Scottish cattle, a shepherd and dog.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24115

Accession Number: 1998.5022

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of cannon exploding on deck of ship, men and women. Names of some passengers and captain labelled. Canvas backing.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24116

Accession Number: 1998.5023

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of French and Arab officers w/ a background of a fort, palm tree and mosque. Canvas backing.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Gosselin (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24117

Accession Number: 1998.5024

Fox Hounds

Chromolithograph of nine foxhounds in a kennel. Canvas backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24118

Accession Number: 1998.5025

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph depicting the "Funeral of Daniel O'Connell, Thursday August 5th 1847, The Hearse passing Mr. O'Connell's house in Merrion Square." Canvas backing.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24119

Accession Number: 1998.5026

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the flight of the Mexican army "at the battle of Buena Vista, Feb 23rd 1847." Wounded soldiers in foreground, retreating soldiers and mountains in background. Canvas backing.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24120

Accession Number: 1998.5027

Chromolithograph

Chromolithograph of the ship Guerriere foreground, burning and w/out masts, Constitution in background w/out damage and carrying U.S. flag. Canvas backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 24121

Accession Number: 1998.5028

Buckle

Small, rectangular metal buckle enameled black. Two teeth mounted on central rotating post. Cross bar is marked [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling

GUSN: 23871

Accession Number: 1998.4828

Buckle

Metal buckle cast in the shape of a crescent with a recessed cross bar connecting the tips of the crescent shape. The buckle is made from base metal covered with a silver-colored plating (most likely nickel but possibly silver). The main body of the crescent is convex and decorated with seven parall...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 23872

Accession Number: 1998.4829

Brooch

Shell shaped brass pin with engraved and enameled red rooster's head with open beak. Background of brooch is gold-colored metal, with rooster's head and feathers engraved and enameled: brown head and neck, yellow beak, white feathers and red comb, with the inscription "BONJOUR" above its head. Ther...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 23873

Accession Number: 1998.4830

Belt buckle

One half of a steel belt buckle with shaded purple enamel appllied to surface. Foliate sprig decorations bright-cut through the enamel surface outlining the edges. Flat edge is toothed for securing in fabric of belt.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, steel (alloy), bright cutting

GUSN: 23874

Accession Number: 1998.4831

Buckle

Cast rectangular brass buckle with central bas-relief eagle with spread wings holding arrows in one foot and olive branch in other, with a banner inscribed "E PLURIBUS UNUM" held in beak. Silvered stars and gold rays surround the eagle's head. A silvered laurel wreath surrounds the eagle. Textured ...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 23875

Accession Number: 1998.4832

Buckle

One half of a cast brass belt buckle, decorated with two Renaissance Revival-style dolphins flanking center, facing one another atop a scrolled foliate V-shaped element. The matching half of the buckle would have had a hook that attached to the loop at base of V-shaped element. Buckle as worn would ...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 23876

Accession Number: 1998.4833

Brooch

A round celluloid brooch with gold-colored metal clasp and central metal, gold-plated setting for a stone (now gone). Bar pin section formed from metal stamped with a scrolled, foliate pattern. Disc suspended from an O ring at center of bar. Attachment with a hinged pin on back.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 23877

Accession Number: 1998.4834

Ornamental carved basket

Carved pecan nutshell in shape of small basket.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 23878

Accession Number: 1998.4835

Partial clasp

Partial clasp made of bronzed metal wire set with green, emerald-cut paste stone. Bronzed wire scrolls decorate each side and the top of the clasp. Bronzed metal backing with broken clip/attachment area. Possibly half of a dress clip or buckle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), paste (glass)

GUSN: 23879

Accession Number: 1998.4836

Belt

Belt constructed from eleven stamped, gold-colored, metal plaques connected with two rows of large metal links. Each plaque is square, decorated around the perimeter with a row of flowers. Center of each plaque is a stamped boss, set with a single green paste stone. The buckle is rectangular, elabor...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paste (glass), stamping (forming), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23880

Accession Number: 1998.4837AB

Brooch

Brooch consisting of two interlocking carved vulcanite or hard rubber rings. Each ring is carved with striated surface ridges in a grid pattern embellished with metal inlay at intersections of grid (more than half no longer extant). Closure on back with hinged pin and C clasp(no longer extant).

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, plating (metal coating), rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 23881

Accession Number: 1998.4838

Watch chain and fob

This watch chain is constructed from alternating chased and solid gold-colored links. A small brass cube attached to an additional length of the same chain is suspended near the crossbar end of the watch chain. The cross bar is fluted. The opposite end of the chain is a swivel hook meant to attach t...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23882

Accession Number: 1998.4839

Watch fob

Steel filigree watch fob with stamped, pierced design of stylized foliate scrolls in a shield form, enameled black. Applied steel roundel decorated with a black-enameled female figure in classical dress, carrying a shield and a cornucopia. Suspended from an O-ring at the base of the shield hangs a ...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 23883

Accession Number: 1998.4840

Brooch

Metal brooch cypher with interlocking script initials "PB." gold with black enamel decoration; pin and clasp on back.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 23884

Accession Number: 1998.4841

Hair pin

Metal hair pin with a horseshoe-shaped decorative metal element mounted on a hinged two-prong pin.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23885

Accession Number: 1998.4842

Brooch

Round brooch--white metal and brass wire filigree decoration forms circle; decoration consists of alternating concentric swirled chevron designs and smaller circles. Pin back closure, marked. [see Inscriptions]

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), white metal, filigree

GUSN: 23886

Accession Number: 1998.4843

Buckle

A brass-colored curved metal buckle consisting of two pieces hinged together in the center; smaller piece is shaped like a "C" with hooks at each end. That section interlocks with a second C-shaped piece, with the ends of the hooks resting across the long bar section of the C-shape, which is also ma...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 23887

Accession Number: 1998.4844

Clasp

Pair of small black pressed metal clothing clasps with embossed scrolled decoration; teeth at sides and slotted back piece.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal, pressing

GUSN: 23888

Accession Number: 1998.4845AB

Brooch

Gold-plated bar brooch composed of curb chain links. Hinged pin with C-hook closure on back.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23889

Accession Number: 1998.4846

Brooch

Brooch made from a rectangular bar of channeled metal formed into a rounded arch. Each of the six channels is set with a row of gold-colored, faceted beads strung on a wire. The rows are arrayed in an striped effect of gold and green. The bottom wire has detached and the beads are no longer extant. ...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), enameling, gilding, metal, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23890

Accession Number: 1998.4847

Button

Pair of round mother-of-pearl cuff buttons--one with inlaid gold-plated "T" on front. Gold-plated shank.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, plating (metal coating), gold alloy

GUSN: 23891

Accession Number: 1998.4848AB

Clip

Small stamped black metal clothes clip with raised, scrolled foliate decoration on folded, tongue-shaped "clasp" section and toothed edge at wide, opposite end.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23892

Accession Number: 1998.4849

Scarf slide

Sterling silver scarf slide constructed from two pieces of stamped silver. The sections are connected with a hinge on one side and clasp on the other. Each section is curved so that, when connected, they form a hollow center section through which the scarf passes. Top section is stamped with repeate...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 23893

Accession Number: 1998.4850

Buckle

Pentagon shaped silver plated buckle with incised foliate decoration around edges and 2 graduated pentagons inside larger pentagon shape. There is a bar with "C" curve in center of buckle.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 23894

Accession Number: 1998.4851

Button

One of two star shaped buttons constructed from white metal cast with millegrain edges and faux marcasite settings. Center faceted paste gem colored red.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 23895

Accession Number: 1998.4852.1

Button

One of two star shaped buttons constructed from white metal cast with millegrain edges and faux marcasite settings. Center faceted clear paste gem.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 23896

Accession Number: 1998.4852.2

Collar clip corners

Pair of stamped metal collar tips. Each tip is formed from metal stamped into a hollow, triangular shape with embossed scrolled foliate and clamshell decoration; lip on back to attach to collar. Each tip is plated in gold-colored metal.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23897

Accession Number: 1998.4853 AB

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