Historic New England

Print

Reproduction black and white print w/ rear view of musketeer, captioned "Musketeer wearing a bandolier. Note how he pours the charge from one cylinder/ down the muzzle. From De Gheyn." Plain wood molding frame painted black.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: After De Gheyn (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26197

Accession Number: 1979.30

Lantern clock

Square shaped body surmounted by stamped pierced floral filigree fretwork w/ baluster finials at four-corners w/ dome shaped bell at tip w/ baluster finial. Brass panel sides. Cut-out dial mounted on etched brass paneled front w/ floral design. White metal pierced hand and ball feet--columnared side...

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26198

Accession Number: 1966.1408.1

Hanging shelf

Lath cut cartouche shaped backboard w/ shelf supported by two scroll brackets underneath. Hole cut in shelf to accomodate clock weights. (see 1966.1408.1)

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26199

Accession Number: 1966.1408.2

Coverlet

Rectangular shape w/ red, yellow, pink and green floral border design w/ red edging. Central design of randomly patterned circuloid floral elements, in polychrome embroidery. Printed backing. Front piece in 6 vertical sections. Printed blue mark stamped at top right--cannot decipher. Probably middle...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26200

Accession Number: 1966.1411

Cane

Shaft sections from bone cylinder forming a spiral reticulated design. Silver tip and silver crown engraved "presented to Dr. William Perry".

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26201

Accession Number: 1966.1417

Cane

Natural knotted wood staff with hexagonal knob head.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26202

Accession Number: 1966.1418

Yardstick

Thin elongated form--measures inches and 1/8's of a yd.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26203

Accession Number: 1966.1419

Yardstick

Elongated rectangular shape w/ one edge bevelled--metal edge--measures inches and gives mathematical tables and formulas.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Merrifield & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26204

Accession Number: 1966.1420

Silhouette

Oval white cut-out silhouette surround of young man facing left w/ string tie, over black grossgrain silk. Oval tin repousse beaded frame w/ wood support and backing. Under glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26205

Accession Number: 1966.1433

Porringer

Small shallow circular porringer w/ pierced trilobed handle.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26206

Accession Number: 1979.7

Cloak pin

Circular raised beaded rim w/ floral center.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 26207

Accession Number: 1979.9

Cane

Natural knotted wood shaft with squared handle ending in carved animal head possibly fox or dog. Traces of black paint throughout.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26208

Accession Number: 1979.10

Cane

Natural wood shaft w/ curved handle, metal tip.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26209

Accession Number: 1979.11

Umbrella stand

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26256

Accession Number: 1966.1369.1

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26257

Accession Number: 1966.1369.2

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26258

Accession Number: 1966.1369.3

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26259

Accession Number: 1966.1369.4

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26260

Accession Number: 1966.1369.5

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26261

Accession Number: 1966.1369.6

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26262

Accession Number: 1966.1369.7

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26263

Accession Number: 1966.1369.8

Preserving jar

Part of group of 6 canning jars of various shapes (square, round) w/ glass lids and wire clamps. (1986.1633-.1638)

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), wire

GUSN: 26475

Accession Number: 1986.1635

Preserving jar

Part of group of 6 canning jars of various shapes (square, round) w/ glass lids and wire clamps. (1986.1633-.1638)

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), wire

GUSN: 26476

Accession Number: 1986.1636

Preserving jar

Part of group of 6 canning jars of various shapes (square, round) w/ glass lids and wire clamps. (1986.1633-.1638)

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), wire

GUSN: 26477

Accession Number: 1986.1637

Preserving jar

Part of group of 6 canning jars of various shapes (square, round) w/ glass lids and wire clamps. (1986.1633-.1638)

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), wire

GUSN: 26478

Accession Number: 1986.1638

Chair cushion

A) Rectangular cushion w/ 2 straps which attach to back of chair. Cushion of navy blue cotton w/ all-over dashes running vertically and horizontally across fabric. B) Rounded trapezoidal cushion w/ stuffing(?) at seat of chair. Same patterned cotton as above.

Date: 2000

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 26479

Accession Number: 2000.430AB

Potholders

2 square navy blue cotton pot holders. Stitched "X" across each. Blue w/ white dashes all-over vertically and horizontally.

Date: 2000

Maker: Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 26480

Accession Number: 2000.430CD

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26481

Accession Number: 2000.431.1

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26482

Accession Number: 2000.431.2

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26483

Accession Number: 2000.431.3

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26484

Accession Number: 2000.431.4

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26485

Accession Number: 2000.431.5

Hand towel

Natural colored rectangular towel w/ 1/2" thin-thick-thin blue strip running length of both edges.

Date: 2000

Maker: Redfern, Maggie (Maker) Nylander, Jane C., 1938- (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 26486

Accession Number: 2000.431.6

Roller hand towel

White woven towel w/ 1 3/4" mint green stripes running down both sides, 3 pencil thin navy stripes centered on each wide stripe.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 26487

Accession Number: 2000.432

Oakite cleaner box

In original packaging.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26488

Accession Number: 1998.6133

Elastic starch box

In original packaging.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26489

Accession Number: 1998.6134

SOS scouring pads box

In original packaging.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26490

Accession Number: 1998.6135

Bon Ami soap

In original packaging.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26491

Accession Number: 1998.6137

Welcome Borax Soap Bars

Two bars of "Welcome Borax Soap" in original, unopened paper wrappers. Produced in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930

Maker: Lever Brothers Company (Manufacturer)

Material: soap (organic material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26492

Accession Number: 1998.6145.1-.2

Crawford Royal wood range

Crawford Royal wood range w/ warming oven.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26493

Accession Number: 2000.435

Door lock and key

Steel lock and key. Rectangular lock. Key w/ oval head w/ lobed cut out.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26495

Accession Number: 2000.429AB

Commemorative Plate

Square porcelain plate. Plate rim is tinted pink with gold gilding along edge and ribbed molding. Oval-shaped, black and white image of the Coffin House of Newbury, Massachusetts in plate center.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Osgood, Edward

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 26496

Accession Number: 2000.422

Leather Hide

Large "Russia" leather hide. Brown. Remnants of tail, head and feet.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material)

GUSN: 26497

Accession Number: 1999.108

Diorama of Langdon House

3-D diorama of the Governor John Langdon House.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26498

Accession Number: 2000.104

Doll

"Lena Rivers" doll with brown hair. Female doll is wearing a bodice, skirt, four petticoats, pantaloons and black stockings (see 2000.501-.508ab). Tan leather gloves atached to stubs at ends of arms.

Date: 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), porcelain

GUSN: 26499

Accession Number: 2000.440

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