Historic New England

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16724

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.10

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16725

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.11

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Christofle (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16726

Accession Number: 1969.646.3.12

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16727

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.2

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16728

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.3

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16729

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.4

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16730

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.5

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16731

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.6

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16732

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.7

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16733

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.8

Tablespoon

Oval handle; full front midrib; pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16734

Accession Number: 1969.646.4I

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16735

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.9

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16736

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.10

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16737

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.11

Tablespoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16738

Accession Number: 1969.646.4.12

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16739

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16740

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16741

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16742

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.5

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16743

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.6

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16744

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.7

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16745

Accession Number: 1969.646.5.8

Teaspoon

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16746

Accession Number: 1969.646.5I

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19815

Accession Number: 1998.650.4

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19816

Accession Number: 1998.650.5

Oil painting of the ship Othello on the open sea. A ship is seen in the background behind the Othello. In this painting, the Othello has eleven sails open and the American flag flies at its stern. The hull is black and brown. A man in red sits on the prow. There are three masts and a man in red is a...

Date: 1831

Maker: Bourdon (Painter) Bradley, Morton C. (Restorer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 19817

Accession Number: 1998.670

The Apothecary

Chromolithograph of an Apothecary. The apothecary wears a long black robe, a black hat, and small spectacles. In his right hand he holds a dropper and is withdrawing liquid from a small wine glass. A large wooden cask is near the man's feet and light shines in from a window above. Frame: 1 1/2 in. g...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Possibly L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: canvas, chromolithography

GUSN: 19818

Accession Number: 1998.671

Characters from Canterbury Tales

Etching of the characters that make up Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. At the front of the pilgrimage, the miller leads while playing the bagpipes. Behind him the host is talking to several men. The nineteenth person in the etching is Chaucer who regards the viewers. Each character is numbered below. Th...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Stothard, Thomas (Printer) Schiavonetti, Lewis (Etcher) Heath, James (Engraver) Farmhouse Framers (Framer)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19819

Accession Number: 1998.672

Water cooler

Liverpool cooler on stand; unglazed earthenware over painted with fern decoration; Greek key border around plate and neck of cooler; green and gold circular band also around neck of cooler.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19820

Accession Number: 1998.673A-C

Coffeepot

Brass coffee pot from Saudi Arabia; hammered body; hinged lid w/ incised band and tall finial; large handle and long beak-shaped spout; heart shaped Arabic symbol on side.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering

GUSN: 19821

Accession Number: 1998.674

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; square bases w/ cut corners; banded stem w/ bee-hive shape in middle; sphere shaped portion w/ cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19822

Accession Number: 1998.675AB

Clock

Mantel clock with mahogany case. Arched glass on dial door; flanked by side columns. Top consists of wide cornice below narrow piece of differing layers with ogee molding at center. Set on a wide base with thin turned feet. Small brass key beside clock.

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19823

Accession Number: 1998.676

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks, slightly smaller than others on same shelf; square base with cut corners; banded stem with beehive shape in middle; sphere-shaped portion with cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19824

Accession Number: 1998.677AB

Water cooler

Liverpool cooler on stand, Neo-Grec decoration black on orange; Greek key band around rim of stand, lid and body of cooler; black banded decoration with griffins and faces; raised rope-like bands around neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19825

Accession Number: 1998.678A-C

Hanging shelf

Marble shelf with three cast iron brackets. Spans the length between two dining room door surrounds in a way that resembles a mantel. Marble is curved at edges, brackets have bird and leaf openwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 19826

Accession Number: 1998.679

Stove

Small parlor stove, Jotul brand. Cast iron, painted in a glossy green. Flat top w/ two burner holes and molded sides. Flat front w/ central door and skirt below. Smooth, curved legs. Fluted sides w/ a lion in cast relief.

Date: 1972-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19827

Accession Number: 1998.680

Hanging shelf

Walnut hanging shelf w/ stylized carved sides and acorns creating drop pendants. High crest w/ carved edges attached to back of top shelf. The 4 shelves have slightly rounded edges, widest shelf at the bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19828

Accession Number: 1998.682

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19829

Accession Number: 1998.683.1

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19830

Accession Number: 1998.683.2

Eggcup

Pewter egg cup; incised band around base; raised ring around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19831

Accession Number: 1998.684

Demitasse cup and saucer

Demitasse white porcelain cup and saucer w/ gilt decoration; scalloped edges on saucer and bottom of cup; criss-cross gilt decoration around rim; raised scrolled design on each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19832

Accession Number: 1998.685AB

Figurine of Monkeys

Ceramic group consisting of 5 monkeys holding a fish; monkeys tan with textured hair; all wearing multi-colored vests; fish is a salmon and rests on lap of middle monkey; monkeys on sides facing middle monkey and have linked arms.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), handmade

GUSN: 19833

Accession Number: 1998.686

Salt shaker

Porcelain salt shaker; globular-shaped w/ silver top; decoration w/ white background, pink pussywillows and brown and gilt grass.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19834

Accession Number: 1998.687

Cup and saucer

Porcelain cup and saucer, fluted w/ pink and blue rosebud decoration; faded gilt band around edge of saucer and top rim of cup; foliated scroll handle w/ gilt on cup; waist of cup bulges out.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19835

Accession Number: 1998.688AB

Sewing table

Mahogany sewing table, federal, w/ bobbin turned and twisted legs. Two drawers w/ wooden pulls; one brass key surround. Wooden pulls on bottom pull-out sewing bag.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19836

Accession Number: 1998.689

Kerosene lamp

Brass kerosene lamp, milk glass shade, electrified; goblet shaped w/ turned stem; dome shaped shade w/ tapered and turned top; clear glass chimney.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19837

Accession Number: 1998.690A-C

Sewing machine

Sewing machine on wood frame w/ cast iron legs. Oak frame w/ drop leaf on left side. Four side drawers w/ gilt tin pulls. Carved detail on central drawer. Iron legs and pedal decorated w/ openwork. Machine fixed to center of table top--painted black w/ gilt trim. Removable carved oak case over machi...

Date: 1887-1894

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 19838

Accession Number: 1998.691

City of Vera Cruz

Hand-colored lithograph of the beach near Vera Cruz. A long line of pack mules is being led along the beach by two ot three people. In the background the city is seen and ships are harbored along the coast's shore. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19839

Accession Number: 1998.681

View of Boston

Hand-colored lithograph of early dock scenes in Boston. Sailing vessels, and steam ships are in the harbor and taller Boston buildings are in the background. In the foreground a one-horse wagon, man and dog are transporting a barrel and two men and two women are strolling the docks. Frame: 1 1/2 in....

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19840

Accession Number: 1998.692

Curtain

Pair of floor length red velvet draperies on walnut rings and 2 walnut turned rods w/ turned finials. Red velvet lined w/ white canvas.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: canvas, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19841

Accession Number: 1998.693.1AB

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