Historic New England

Fan

Paper painted fan w/ forget-me-not flowers and scalloped edge. Deep purple fades left to right. Flowers dotted w/ green glittered paint and silver paper dots. Lavender tassle from brass handle. Wood frame painted w/ irridescent purple. Back of fan-- one small flower on left side. 3 small flowers on ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18328

Accession Number: 1998.366

Pitcher

Ceramic pitcher with polychrome scene and copper luster rim; scene depicts putti-like figures taunting a ram; band of grape clusters around neck; purple, green and light peach colors; raised rings around base; foliated scroll handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18329

Accession Number: 1998.367

Fan

Cloth fan made w/ black fabric w/ busy sprays of rose bouquets. 7 bouquets outlined in black thread. Ebony frame. Back of fan covered in black cloth. Brass handle on chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), ebony (wood), hand sewing

GUSN: 18330

Accession Number: 1998.368

Photograph

Five young women are posed in front of an outdoor backdrop. The women are wearing long dark dresses and tie up the front. Each is wearing a white scarf and has white anchors on their pockets, cuffs, and some on their collars. A flag initialed D.O.N. for "Daughters of Neptune" drapes across one woman...

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18331

Accession Number: 1998.369

Chalk box

1 lb. wooden box of prepared chalk.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: R.J. Waddell & Co. (Maker)

Material: chalk, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18332

Accession Number: 1998.370

Photograph

Framed photograph of the moon. Section photographed w/ multiple craters. Edge of moon visible in top corner.

Date: 1895

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Photographer)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 18333

Accession Number: 1998.371

Sword

Sword in case w/ brass fixtures. Handle w/ arm guard and coiled grip. Case--black leather w/ brass pieces at each end. Top piece has belt clip. Leather seamed on one side.

Date: 1855-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18334

Accession Number: 1998.372AB

U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia

Lithograph of the U.S. Naval Asylum with four figures outside the building. The asylum is three stories with a central portico. At least 15 stairs lead up to the portico with eight ionic columns. A similar building is in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18335

Accession Number: 1998.373

Ships at Philadelphia

Lithograph of two small row boats, a larger steamboat and many large sailing vessels on the water in Philadelphia. Buildings line the water's edge along the left-hand side recede into the distance. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18336

Accession Number: 1998.374

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Half-length, side portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated at a table and reading some letters. His right hand's thumb is posed on his chin and his left hand holds the letters. A classical bust is placed on some books at the table. Frame: thick 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Martin (Painter) Longacre (Engraver) Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18337

Accession Number: 1998.375

Portrait of George Washington

Engraved bust-length portrait of George Washington wearing his white wig, black coat, and scarf. Portrait is placed within a created frame and hung on an invisible wall. Frame: Gilded, 2 1/4 in. deep set.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18338

Accession Number: 1998.376

Deer head

Taxidermy buck head mounted on shield-shaped wooden mount. 5 point antlers.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), mounting, taxidermy

GUSN: 18339

Accession Number: 1998.377

Mirror

Oval gilded mirror; molded band around frame; currently functioning as a mantel mirror.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18340

Accession Number: 1998.378

Coral

Piece of fan shaped coral set in plaster of Paris. Plaster base.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), plaster of Paris

GUSN: 18341

Accession Number: 1998.379

Cup

Bronze painted earthenware footed cup w/ star-motif w/in beaded oval frame; fluted base and body w/ turned waist; handleless.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18342

Accession Number: 1998.380

Match holder

Earthenware cannon now holding matches; cannon body is turned w/ face w/ mustache at back; cannonball behind cannon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18343

Accession Number: 1998.381

Seashell

Abalone conical shaped seashell, mother-of-pearl luster inside. 4 natural holes along ridge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18344

Accession Number: 1998.382

Coral

Smaller piece of fan shaped coral, brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 18345

Accession Number: 1998.383

Conch shell

Conch shell, white and brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18346

Accession Number: 1998.384

Candlestick

Pair of pewter dolphin candlesticks; round base w/ molded dolphin as body; cup-like holder on top w/ scalloped rim.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18347

Accession Number: 1998.385.1-2

Fan

South Pacific fan mounted on a red painted turned wooden stick w/ black and red punch-work fabric and straw ends. Fabric in the shape of an ax.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), punching (surface marking technique), sewing (process), straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18348

Accession Number: 1998.386

Spurs

Pair of metal stirrups with leather straps; buckles.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 18349

Accession Number: 1998.387AB

Incense burner

Islamic incense burner w/ domed lid and crescent shaped finial; cluttered pattern w/ straight and bended lines; banded at top w/ panelled decoration on body; 3 legs supporting burner.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), filigree enameling

GUSN: 18350

Accession Number: 1998.388AB

Seashell

Small shell. Conch w/ 2 black painted dots on top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18351

Accession Number: 1998.389

Seashell

Small shell. Spotted, plaster inserted at end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18352

Accession Number: 1998.390

Seashell

Large conch shell--7 points. Flacking back, pink underside.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18353

Accession Number: 1998.391

Antlers

Pair of antlers attached to skull; one point for each antler. Prong-horn antelope.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 18354

Accession Number: 1998.392

Fan

Painted South Pacific fan. Red paper handle at base formed from circular centerpiece, painted. Straw extends from centerpiece, joined again at ribbing one inch out.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18355

Accession Number: 1998.393

Vase

Brown earthenware Wedgwood-style vase w/ relief mythological scene and 2 bamboo shaped handles (dried flowers, pods, peacock featheres inside).

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18356

Accession Number: 1998.394

Pipe

Mounted on wall; pipe w/ wooden and bone handle, ceramic body and brass cover; turned handle w/ diamond pattern; mustard and brown painted ceramic w/ relief shell decoration; brass cover has finial.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), ceramic (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18357

Accession Number: 1998.395

Fireplace shovel

Part of fireplace set consisting of shovel, tongs and poker; brass knob top w/ iron shaft. Brass knob diam. 1 1/2". Poker prob. not original to set--finial slightly different.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18358

Accession Number: 1998.396.1

Occasional table

Small rectangular walnut table w/ white marble top. Horizontal incised lines on skirt beneath top. Four ornately carved legs connected to central turned piece w/ a drop finial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18659

Accession Number: 1998.1426

Dresser

Walnut dreser marble-topped, w/ attached mirror and carved, pedimented cornice w/ turned spindles and bosses. Two small and two larger drawers w/ raised burls and painted tin and wooden pulls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), mirrors, walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 18660

Accession Number: 1998.1427

Curtain

Pair of curtains, floral print in red and yellow. 5 hooks at top for hanging. Floral splash print very faded. Back side-off white, very browned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 18661

Accession Number: 1998.1428AB

Hanging shelf

Oak hanging shelf, three-tiered w/ carved edges forming pendant drops beneath bottom shelf.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18662

Accession Number: 1998.1421

Side chair

Walnut side chair w/ caned seat. Balloon back w/ turned spindles. Front legs turned and tapered. Back legs splayed.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18663

Accession Number: 1998.1398.4

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ two brass finials. Turned wood.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18664

Accession Number: 1998.1422

Andiron

One of pair of cast iron andirons w/ brass ball finials. Floral and scroll design on front piece. Scrolled feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18665

Accession Number: 1998.1423.1

Andiron

One of pair of cast iron andirons with brass ball finials. Floral and scroll design on front piece. Scrolled feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18666

Accession Number: 1998.1423.2

Rug

Hooked rug with red roses and black border. Two large roses on sides with beige leaves. Six closed rosebuds on each side at center. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking

GUSN: 18667

Accession Number: 1998.1424

Rug

Rag rug. Two strips sewn together, reds and blues.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 18668

Accession Number: 1998.1436

Rug

Rectangular hooked rug in striped pattern with black border. Multi-colored striped pattern. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18669

Accession Number: 1998.1437

Rug

Rectangular hooked rug in striped pattern with black border. Multi-colored striped pattern. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18670

Accession Number: 1998.1438

Painting

Oil painting of two men seated in a sailboat on a river. The banks of the river and trees frame the river on the right and left in the composition. It is either dusk or dawn. Framed in a 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18671

Accession Number: 1998.1439

Watercolor

Watercolor of 2 people fishing in a boat in a stream or lake. Two buildings are seen in the background and two trees on an island or body of land serve as framing devices. Mounted in a 2 in. walnut and gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18672

Accession Number: 1998.1429

Print

Circular print of an adult woodcock and a baby woodcock nestled in a hole in the ground near a stream. Another small bird perches nearby on a stick watching the woodcocks. Mounted in a 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: Leighton Bros. (Maker) Wolf, J. (Painter)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18673

Accession Number: 1998.1430

Print

Young barefoot (peasant?) girl walking down the road w/ dog jumping at her side, begging for a bite of her snack. The girl carries a basket on her right arm and a fence is seen behind her near the road. Mounted in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18674

Accession Number: 1998.1431

Tall case clock

Tall clock case w/ grained case of pine. Arched fretwork cornice flanked by fluted columns. Molding connecting neck and base. Bracketed feet.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Whiting, Riley, d. 1835 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18675

Accession Number: 1998.1327

Basket

Large woven basket w/ lid containing miscellaneous pieces of used fabric. Loop handles on sides near base angled slightly and attached to basket on one side of loop only. Basket painted white--fading. Cross-section inside lid. Fabric--7 white cotton pieces, 4 floral-tan cotton pieces, 1 white cotton...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Possibly Armory, Mary (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18676

Accession Number: 1998.1328

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18677

Accession Number: 1998.1329.1

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