Historic New England

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: 19814

Accession Number: 1998.650.3

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

Fireplace tongs

Pair of tongs, steel w/ brass finial. Hinge of tongs closed w/ hand-wrought bent nail. Finial-ball and ring turned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19990

Accession Number: 1998.577

Jamb hook

Brass jamb hook set horizontally to be used as holder for fireplace t & e. Hook shaped like open "C". 2 screws into wall.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19991

Accession Number: 1998.578

Andiron

Wrought iron andirons w/ brass urn finials.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19992

Accession Number: 1998.579AB

Poker

Poker, steel w/ brass urn finial. Poker angled at bottom 90 degrees and bulbous in 2 places along steel rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19993

Accession Number: 1998.580

Pot

Cast iron pot on 3 legs w/ handle; fire scarring on bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19994

Accession Number: 1998.581

Firescreen

Brass folding firescreen, four panels joined by finial-topped brass rod. Tightly-meshed screen.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19995

Accession Number: 1998.582

Whisk broom

Small handleless whisk broom, fastened w/ thread and wire. Topped w/ metal cap and hanger.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 19996

Accession Number: 1998.583

Fire brand set

Birch logfire starter kit, souvenir of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Small birch log hollowed out to serve as container for pine "firebrands". Rawhide strap serves as handle. Paper instructions.

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: Birchcraft Studio (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19997

Accession Number: 1998.584

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, molded ceramic w/ relief design of lilies and butterflies; design w/ blue background and banded neck; cap banded w/ pointed top.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19998

Accession Number: 1998.585

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, view of Heidelberg on front; relief of man drinking out of goblet and brweing machine on sides; German writing inscribed on front.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19999

Accession Number: 1998.586

Aerial View of Havre

This aerial view of Havre shows sailing vessels in the harbor and canals docking. Ships are seen in the ocean to the left and figures are seen on city streets and along the docks. Mounted in a one inch silver and gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Ch. Fichot (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 20000

Accession Number: 1998.587

Oriental rug

Oriental rug in red and blue, 2 fringed edges. Multiple rectangular borders and primary diamond shape in pattern.

Date: 1960-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20001

Accession Number: 1998.588

Tracery

Wooden Gothic tracery; painted grey.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 20002

Accession Number: 1964.397A

Curtain rod

Curtain rod, wooden w/ rings; ball shape on each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20003

Accession Number: 1998.589

Window curtain

Window curtain including valance (A), 2 tails (B&C) and 2 tie-backs (D&E). A)= Yellow swag bunched twice. Fringe and tassles (orange, yellow and brown); 2 small connected side tails of copper satin (see receipt). Austrian valance. B&C)= Yellow side tails w/ white cotton back. (Receipt says wheat...

Date: 1972

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 20004

Accession Number: 1998.590A-E

Capital

Oak capital, possibly for half-round pilaster.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 20005

Accession Number: 1965.144

Box

Red composition box. Small geometrical design on sides (diamond shapes) and busy floral design on top (rose and leaf shapes).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), composition (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 20006

Accession Number: 1998.591AB

Blotter

Leather blotter w/ wooden handle. Leather patterned like crocodile skin. Base of blotter curved and covered w/ paper. Blots of ink on base.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20007

Accession Number: 1998.592

Etagere

Etagere, 5 shelves w/ carved edges. Spool-turned supporting arms w/ finial tops. Stained dark brown. Currently containing a shelf clock, lidded box and dictionaries and Bibles.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20008

Accession Number: 1998.265

Trinket box

Japanese lacquered box w/ hinged lid. Gilt decoration on lid, mostly floral detail.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20009

Accession Number: 1998.266

Graining rollers

Boxed set of rollers for graining wood. Three rubber rollers w/ different incised designs. In a box w/ paper-grained exterior.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), rubber (material)

GUSN: 20010

Accession Number: 1998.267.1-4

Shelf clock

Shelf clock, black marble w/ ormolu trim. Mounted w/ statue of Columbus in armor. Roman numeral dial w/ faded inscription.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 20011

Accession Number: 1998.268

Portrait of Joseph Armstrong

Chest-length oil portrait of a man, Joseph Armstrong, with his right shoulder slightly further away than his left but facing forward. He has light brown hair, gray/green eyes and is wearing a black bow and jacket with a white shirt. Framed in a plain 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20012

Accession Number: 1998.269

Tilt-top table

Rosewood tilt-top table w/ inlaid top featuring birds surrounded by wreath of flowers and leaves. Twisted baluster and carved tripod legs. Drop pendant finial beneath baluster.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20013

Accession Number: 1998.270

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