Historic New England

Snuffbox

Dark brown and amber inlaid metal box with a bird and star motif.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 60946

Accession Number: 1942.2684

Rectangular shadow box containing miniature glass figurines. Figurines depict religious and secular people and places. Some of the figurines include a woman holding an anchor, a woman holding a crucifix, a winged horse, a woman holding two small children, men riding horses, a skeleton holding a cres...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lampworking

GUSN: 60947

Accession Number: 1942.2685

Picture

Exterior scene of a gazebo with an urn on the roof, two women crying, and two men embracing.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60948

Accession Number: 1942.2686

Urn

Brown urn with a round base, ringed stem, and round body. The lid tapers to an acorn finial.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60949

Accession Number: 1942.2687

Watercolor

Four women full length profile; ceremonial bonnets and dresses; large drum.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Possibly Munn?, J. Riggs (Artist)

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

GUSN: 60950

Accession Number: 1942.2688

Salt and Pepper Set

Clear; rectangular handled basket; square containers with threading and a basket. weave.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60951

Accession Number: 1942.2689

Electric Lamp

Rectangular pedestal base with molded scroll and gadroon decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60952

Accession Number: 1942.2690

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a medallion of flowers and grapes with scrolled roses in the corners.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60953

Accession Number: 1942.2691

Wallpaper

Wallpaper printed with globes, books, and newspapers in yellow, pink, and bue on a cream ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60954

Accession Number: 1942.4691

Punch Pot

Cream colored pot with an apple-shaped body and spiral twisted handle. Mask on spout.

Date: 1765-1780

Maker: Attributed to Leeds (Maker)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60955

Accession Number: 1942.1642

Figurine of a Man

Carved wood standing figure of a Buddhist god holding a scroll. Dark finsh.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60956

Accession Number: 1942.1653

Figurine of a Man

Carved wood standing figure of a Buddhist god holding a box. Dark finsh.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60957

Accession Number: 1942.1654

Basket

Toleware fruit basket, sleigh shaped with footed base. Two rectangular feet. Red, gold, and black foliage motif on sides.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 60958

Accession Number: 1942.1721

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60959

Accession Number: 1942.1842.1

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60960

Accession Number: 1942.1842.2

Bottle

Brown-green glass bottle with a globular body, a narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60961

Accession Number: 1942.1845

Bottle

Dark green glass bottle with a globular body, narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60962

Accession Number: 1942.1846

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60963

Accession Number: 1942.1847.1

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal)

GUSN: 60964

Accession Number: 1942.1847.2

Map-"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova"

Map depicting portions of the east coast of North America with pictoral elements including tall ships, bears, Native Americans, and canoes. Hand-colored. Appears to be a page from an atlas.

Date: 1675-1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60965

Accession Number: 1942.1848

Map of Boston

Framed map of the town of Boston and of Boston Harbor.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60966

Accession Number: 1942.1849

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60967

Accession Number: 1942.1851.1

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60968

Accession Number: 1942.1851.2

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in a military uniform with epaulets, a cravat, and a cape. In a round frame.

Date: 1775-1815

Maker: Rietti, M. (Maker)

GUSN: 60969

Accession Number: 1942.1852

Figurine of a Man and a Woman

Green, white, and red figurine of a standing man and a seated woman with a tree between.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60970

Accession Number: 1942.1853

Fruit Bowl

Brown oval lattice work basket with applied leaves, flowers, and branches.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60971

Accession Number: 1942.1855

Print

Calligraphic writing around a portriat of George Washington with angels and masonic imagery. Framed.

Date: 1817

Maker: AFTER Tyler, Benjamin O. (Maker) Maverick, P. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60972

Accession Number: 1942.1856

Electric Lamp

Lamp with a candlestick base with a lobed, weighted foot and baluster shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 60973

Accession Number: 1942.1857

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60974

Accession Number: 1942.1858.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60975

Accession Number: 1942.1858.2

Pressure Cooker?

Thick with straight sides; elaborate handle; curved lid which screws on

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Visscher Products Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62044

Accession Number: 1984.716

Saucepan

Slightly flaring sides; spout at rim; flat handle at 1 side

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 62045

Accession Number: 1984.718

Double Boiler

2 saucepans of grad. size with hndls; domed lid with black knob

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Wearever (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62046

Accession Number: 1984.719

Double Boiler

2 saucepans of grad. size with hndls; domed lid with black knob

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Wearever (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62047

Accession Number: 1984.720

Tray

Rectangular with rounded corners; flat bottom, straight sides

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Reynold's Aluminum (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 62048

Accession Number: 1984.739

Hand Saw

Shaped wood handle with 4 rivets; 1 large embossed rectangular; notched blade

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Defiance (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 62049

Accession Number: 1984.747

Electric Stove

Electric stove with four burners and two ovens, with a clock and temperature controls along the back; self-cleaning.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 62050

Accession Number: 1984.748

Refrigerator

Upright refrigerator with two doors (freezer on top); woodgrain handles; three drawers

Date: 1980

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 62051

Accession Number: 1984.751

Dish Holder

Circular tray with dished bottom & flaring rim; straight sided frame

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Christofle (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), metal

GUSN: 62052

Accession Number: 1984.765

Tile

Natural tan cork tile. Used for flooring in the kitchen and hall.

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark)

GUSN: 62053

Accession Number: 1984.769

Pinocchio Doll

Segmented; pivoting segments; pointed cap; face enamelled; stain

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62054

Accession Number: 1984.770

Winter Floral Arrangement Bowl

Straight sided, cream-colored bowl originally used to hold winter or holiday floral arrangement. Bowl sides have ribbed texture except for area where a decal of holiday greens, holly berries and pine cones tied with a red bow knot is applied. Bottom of bowl is marked FTD / FTDA for Florists' Transw...

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 62055

Accession Number: 1984.771.1

Knife Sharpener

Hand cranked; on wall bracket; crank with black knob; 2 stones at left

Date: 1925

Maker: Dazey Churn & Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), stone (rock), metal, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 62056

Accession Number: 1984.774

Jug

Green, transparent; pear shape; flttnd. circular spout; ruffled dec.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 62057

Accession Number: 1984.825

Grater

Rectangular; plastic frame with depression for grater; flanged ends; white

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 62058

Accession Number: 1984.826

Tart Pan

Pan with flat bottom & low fluted sides; inner bottom removable

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62059

Accession Number: 1984.827

Saucepan

Small, white; flat bottom, straight sides with flaring rim; handle

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: Finel (Maker)

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 62060

Accession Number: 1984.828

French Fry Cutter

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62061

Accession Number: 1984.829

Dish Holder

Bottom has rectangular metal plate pierced; perp. rods with dowel handles

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62062

Accession Number: 1984.830

Electric Hot Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62063

Accession Number: 1984.831

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