Historic New England

Vase

Molded vase w/ rectangular base, 3 shafts resembling tree trunks and molded form of dog attacking a cow in foreground. Base and trunks glazed green. Cow w/ orange/brown flecks and dog w/ dark brown and orange/brown flecks. Both animals w/ greenish tint on body.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26676

Accession Number: 1993.616.1

Vase

Molded vase with rectangular base, three shafts resembling tree trunks and molded form of lion with yellow ball under front paw in foreground. Base and trunks glazed green. Lion glazed brown with orange tongue. Greenish tint on lion's body.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26677

Accession Number: 1993.616.2

Petticoat

The matching petticoat is made from cream-colored watered silk taffeta and may be original to the gown. The petticoat is made from two selvedge widths of railroaded sillk gathered into a waistband that closes with a hook and eye. Both skirt and petticoat were stiffened with later additions of nylon ...

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26678

Accession Number: 2000.439.3

Curtain

Six single and two double curtains panels. Polyester, referred to as bark cloth. Chinoiserie motif.

Date: 1955-1960

Maker: Imperial (Maker)

Material: polyester

GUSN: 26680

Accession Number: 2000.566A-H

Tea cannister

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26831

Accession Number: 1998.5997

Trunk

Leather covered box trimmed with brass studs. Brass label "Fayerweather." Label inside "NATHANIEL HAMMATT, / SADDLER / Trunk and Harness Maker/ Opposite WEST ROW-CAMBRIDGE STREET, / BOSTON." Interior lined with marblized paper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26832

Accession Number: 1993.729

Footstool

Upholstered footstool with square feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26833

Accession Number: 1954.183

Hard Hat

Safety hard hat with orange outer shell. Removable grey and black headband. Removable white plastic and grey ribbon interior suspension framework. Black sticker under visor/glare reducer. Two stickers on outside. One sticker inside [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1997

Maker: Fibre-Metal (Maker)

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26834

Accession Number: 1998.5872

Pair of Shoes

Pair of black size 12N shoes with low heel. Gathered. T-strap vamp. Brass-colored buckles on outside. Re-soling is evident, as are heel and toe reinforcements. Scuffs at back of heel. Worn soles. Imprinted mark on bottom of both shoes. Ink stamp printed on inner left side of both shoes.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26835

Accession Number: 1998.6337AB

Pair of Construction Boots

A pair of tan leather boots with dark brown leather around ankle, brown and gold woven laces, and rubber soles. Visible wear and tear. Worn during Boston's "Big Dig" Project.

Date: 1998

Maker: Dunham/Duraflex (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 26836

Accession Number: 1998.5870AB

Bronze Shoe

A bronzed baby's right shoe with the shoelace tied into bow.

Date: 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 26837

Accession Number: 1998.6324

Dummy Board Portrait of a Woman

Full-length dummy board portrait of a woman, wearing a blue skirt, brown bodice, white apron, fichu and bonnet, carrying tray. Oil on American larch.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), larch (wood)

GUSN: 26838

Accession Number: 1976.173

Needlework on Bristol Board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board. Polychromatic threads on ; brown ground. Red, pink, green and white threads depict a cross, vine, and leaves. lnscription "Rock of Ages." Worked in satin stitch and stem stitch. Framed under glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: crewel wool, bristol board

GUSN: 26839

Accession Number: 1935.343

Plate

Lead-glazed redware plate with a flat narrow rim, yellow scraffito and slip decoration of a hen and rooster, flowers, and a butterfly. Inscribed "Absalom Bixler to his wife Sarah / 1824" around the rim.

Date: 1824

Maker: Attributed to Bixler, Absalom Attributed to Bixler, David

Material: redware, slip glaze, sgraffito (technique)

GUSN: 26840

Accession Number: 1942.3662

Bed

No description

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26841

Accession Number: 1993.708

Bush Scythe

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26842

Accession Number: 1924.392

Crosscut Saw

No description

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26843

Accession Number: 1918.503

Hetchel on Stand

No description

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26844

Accession Number: 1918.539A

Tea Table

Mahogany tea table.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26845

Accession Number: 1971.346

Cane

No description

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 26847

Accession Number: 1993.56

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26848

Accession Number: 1993.57

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26849

Accession Number: 1993.55

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretcher.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26851

Accession Number: 1993.727AB

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretchers

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26852

Accession Number: 1993.728AB

Trunk

No description

Date: 1801

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26853

Accession Number: 1922.1029

Blanket

Red wool blanket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 26855

Accession Number: 1938.1429

Chest of Drawers

Blockfront chest of drawers. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Shell carved drop. Beaded edge surrounds drawer openings. Rests on ogee bracket feet. Original brass pulls and locks. Escutcheons surrounding keyhole replaced.

Date: 1770

Maker: Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26856

Accession Number: 1980.79

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Oxbow (reverse serpentine) form. Mahogany primary wood and white pine seconday. Four drawers. Replaced brasses. Rests on ogee bracket feet,

Date: 1770-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26857

Accession Number: 1958.202

Folding Fan

No description

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), inlay (process), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 26862

Accession Number: 1988.511

Portrait of George and Mary Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of Mary Washington in a white dress and George in a military uniform, both with gray hair.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26864

Accession Number: 1955.13

Miniature Portrait of George Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of George Washington in military dress, white wig, and a tricorn hat.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26865

Accession Number: 1955.12

Painting

Painting of a battle scene. Framed.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26866

Accession Number: 1955.11

Funnel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26870

Accession Number: 1933.6312

Architectural Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26872

Accession Number: 1986.1736

PANEL

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26873

Accession Number: 1986.1740

PAINT SAMPLE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26879

Accession Number: 1986.841

Lath and plaster with wallpaper

Studs, lath, and plaster with attached wallpaper. Floral vine and stripe printed in two blues and brown on ungrounded paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, fibrous plaster, plaster, horsehair, lath, softwood

GUSN: 26880

Accession Number: 1988.539

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26882

Accession Number: 1986.1808

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26883

Accession Number: 1986.1809

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26885

Accession Number: 1986.1810

PINTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26886

Accession Number: 1986.1811

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26887

Accession Number: 1986.1812

Architectural Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26888

Accession Number: 1986.1813

Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26889

Accession Number: 1986.1814

Bracket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26890

Accession Number: 1969.8054.1

Bracket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26891

Accession Number: 1969.8054.2

Doorknob

Wooden door pull and pegs (13).

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26892

Accession Number: 1924.920.1-.2

NUMERAL

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26893

Accession Number: 1986.1815

Lock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26894

Accession Number: 1986.1816

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26897

Accession Number: 1986.1817

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