Historic New England

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; image in brown on off white ground of classical Venus on chariot with shell throne being drawn by cherubs with one placing laurel on her head; other women along side. Chariot passing wall with statuary pillar; grapes along wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39369

Accession Number: 1937.1142

Basin

Earthenware basin with mulberry colored "Abbey Ruin" pattern depicting rural landscape with Gothic ruins and grazing cows. Border of floral sprays alternating with and trophy grouping of flowers, fruit, a framed picture and coffee pot on solid background.

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39370

Accession Number: 1937.1145

Change Purse

Small red leather wallet with black lacquered side panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and metal. The purse has a metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior of red leather with coin purse.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, leather, metal, mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 39371

Accession Number: 1937.1146

Syringe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39372

Accession Number: 1937.1147

Mustard Pot

Cut glass mustard pot with hinged silver lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39373

Accession Number: 1937.1149AB

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39374

Accession Number: 1937.1150

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39375

Accession Number: 1937.1151

Cruet

Blown glass cruet bottle with fluted narrow body and flared shoulder that tapers to neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39376

Accession Number: 1937.1152

Doorstop

Clear, molded glass doorstop lacking anchor screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39377

Accession Number: 1937.1153

Doorstop

Clear glass doorstop with embedded metal anchor screw.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 39378

Accession Number: 1937.1154

Doorstop

Brass doorstop with rosette formed by scrolls, shells and acorns. Attached screw and escutcheon plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39379

Accession Number: 1937.1155

Padlock

Heart-shaped, with simple keyhole cover; brass key.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 39380

Accession Number: 1937.1159

Wall sconce

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39381

Accession Number: 1937.1160

Butter Print

Wooden, cup-shaped, butter print with carved acorn motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39383

Accession Number: 1937.1166

Watch Case

Small wooden watch case with hinged cover. Carved dark wood. Branch with three ivy leaves, and cluster of three berries in high-relief on background of carved woodgrain texture. Woodgrain texture on sides and interior lip of box. Wooden hinge. Interior recessed circular space for watch is lined in ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39384

Accession Number: 1937.1171

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39385

Accession Number: 1937.1172.1

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39386

Accession Number: 1937.1173B

Small Bottle

Small glass bottle without base and with threaded rim, cap missing. Possibly toilet or perfume bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39387

Accession Number: 1937.1174

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39388

Accession Number: 1937.1175AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39390

Accession Number: 1937.1177

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39391

Accession Number: 1937.1178A

Canister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39392

Accession Number: 1937.1179A

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39393

Accession Number: 1937.1183

Darning Egg

Wooden darning egg.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39394

Accession Number: 1937.1184

Darning Egg

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39395

Accession Number: 1937.1185

Bee's Wax

Block of beexwax string wax.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 39397

Accession Number: 1937.1190

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 39398

Accession Number: 1937.1191

Small Oval Box with Cover

Small oval paper box with cover. White paper molded over fabric. Circular printed image of sun with face affixed to cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 39399

Accession Number: 1937.1192AB

Firkin

Wooden firkin with cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39400

Accession Number: 1937.1194AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39404

Accession Number: 1937.1208AB

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39405

Accession Number: 1937.1209

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39406

Accession Number: 1937.1211AB

Box with lid

Small wooden straw-marquetry box with sliding lid. Floral motif in dark brown, orange and natural colored straw on lid. Lined writing paper affixed to interior side of lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39407

Accession Number: 1937.1216AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box painted green with one finger lap, tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39408

Accession Number: 1937.1222AB

Pantry Box

Round wooden box with tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39409

Accession Number: 1937.1223AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39410

Accession Number: 1937.1224AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39411

Accession Number: 1937.1226AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39412

Accession Number: 1937.1227AB

Shuttle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39413

Accession Number: 1937.1228

Infant's Shirt

White/sheer; pointed "V" flap neckline and shoulder "V" flap with button embroidered with flower and small dotted openwork pattern; armseye trimmed with lace; featherstitching; open shirt.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lawn (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 39007

Accession Number: 1937.325

Bootee

Taupe with cream soutache with three cream silk covered buttons. Cotton lining; quilted; tambour.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39008

Accession Number: 1937.326AB

Watercolor set

Child's watercolor paint set in a wooden box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39010

Accession Number: 1937.331

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39011

Accession Number: 1937.333

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39012

Accession Number: 1937.338

HAT, TOP

Top hat; black, silk velvet; black grosgrain ribbon on edges of brim only; underside of brim is black; brim has narrow roll; cream silk and paper lining; leather sweat band missing.

Date: 1879

Maker: Lincoln Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: stitching, molding (forming), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 39014

Accession Number: 1937.341

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39015

Accession Number: 1937.349AB

Trueen with cover

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39016

Accession Number: 1937.350AB

Fruit basket

Border: bands of gold and reddish brown with gold swag and tassle; border around well: gold dots with reddish brown centers; central sepia-colored landscape scene with gold in oval: trees, left with house and pine tree, right; cipher "JL" in sky. Fruit basket: oval with latticework sides and rectang...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 39017

Accession Number: 1937.351

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39018

Accession Number: 1937.352A

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39019

Accession Number: 1937.352B

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