Historic New England

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35357

Accession Number: 1932.2581

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35360

Accession Number: 1932.2584

Globe

White glass lamp globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35361

Accession Number: 1932.2586

Pearlware blue transfer-printed basin with alternating repeating patterns of an urn with flowers and a sailboat surrounded with rosettes and a rectangular panel with flowers and patera in lower corners around interior rim and exterior body. Central scene of classical style urn and trees in the fore...

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Mayer, T. & J. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 35362

Accession Number: 1932.2588

Cover (for teapot)

Circular cover with notch (as if for spoon handle); Flower finial with leaves in relief on body; brown and yellow glaze.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35363

Accession Number: 1932.2589

Painting

Tree lined street, park at right, row houses at left.

Date: 1852

Maker: Willard, Susanna H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 35367

Accession Number: 1932.2594

Container

Container with lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35369

Accession Number: 1932.2596AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35371

Accession Number: 1932.2597

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35372

Accession Number: 1932.2598

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35373

Accession Number: 1932.2599

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 35374

Accession Number: 1932.2600

Drawer Pull

Small metal drawer pull. Stamped rosette, attached screw, unattached escutcheon plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35376

Accession Number: 1932.2605

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35378

Accession Number: 1932.2608

Collar

Narrow white lace collar.

Date: 1853-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35379

Accession Number: 1932.2612

Collar

Narrow white lace collar with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35380

Accession Number: 1932.2613

Collar

White embroidery in a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35381

Accession Number: 1932.2614

Pair of Sleeves

Silk sleeves with embroidery.

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35382

Accession Number: 1932.2619AB

Two Panels of a Dress

Two triangular lace pieces of a dress.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 35383

Accession Number: 1932.2620AB

Change Purse

Small change purse, rectangular in shape with top side slightly bowed. Hinged metal frame and lift-up clasp. Sides made of red leather covered with dark blue velvet empressed with scroll decoration. A small metal plate is affixed to the front center of the pursed reading "Souvenir." Red fabric inte...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather, cloth, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35386

Accession Number: 1932.2632

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35396

Accession Number: 1932.2660

Calling Card Case

Wood card case covered with tortoise shell. Metal button releases latch to open hinged case. Case is lined with fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tortoise shell, mother of pearl

GUSN: 35397

Accession Number: 1932.2663

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35398

Accession Number: 1932.2674

Needle Case

Round needle case with brown and blue velvet; beaded six pointed star design on each side; beaded loops around side; flannel pages inside; inside covers lined with brocade.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35399

Accession Number: 1932.2676

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35400

Accession Number: 1932.2680

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35401

Accession Number: 1932.2681

Kerosene Lamp with Chimney

Kerosene lamp with pink frosted glass shade with painting of Columbus.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35402

Accession Number: 1932.2682AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with squat, lobed mustard yellow-colored body with double foliate handles and vegetal finial.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34952

Accession Number: 1932.688AB

Beer Pitcher

Light blue squat bulbous body w/ painted green, blue, pink and gilt flower vines; oval medallions in relief; octagonal base; scrolled flower vine handle; hinged metal lid.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: C.J. Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 34953

Accession Number: 1932.689

Change Purse

Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing ...

Maker: Brevete (Manufacturer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34954

Accession Number: 1932.691

Padlock

Heart-shaped; small; brass cover and iron or steel hasp; keyhole cover is stamped.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 34955

Accession Number: 1932.693C

Political Pin

A thin gold-plated pin embossed with the Massachusetts State seal. A ribbon with lettering hangs from the edge of the pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34956

Accession Number: 1932.694

Box

Small circular box [a] with lid [b] filled with white wax wafers [c].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34965

Accession Number: 1932.707A-C

Box

Small stained and varnished wooden box with cover. Cover is enlaid with small pieces of wood in varying shades.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34966

Accession Number: 1932.709AB

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34967

Accession Number: 1932.710

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34968

Accession Number: 1932.711

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34969

Accession Number: 1932.712

Wafer

Wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34970

Accession Number: 1932.714

Bird Feeder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34971

Accession Number: 1932.716AB

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34973

Accession Number: 1932.718AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34974

Accession Number: 1932.721AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34975

Accession Number: 1932.722

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34976

Accession Number: 1932.729

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34977

Accession Number: 1932.730

Crane Hook

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 34978

Accession Number: 1932.734

Pantry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34979

Accession Number: 1932.739

Pincushion

White satin cushion with pink floral embroidery on one side; embroidered basket and flowers on the other side; white pleated silk ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 34980

Accession Number: 1932.742

Pincushion

Scalloped edged pincushion with red velvet and beaded star shaped flowers; pink silk back.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34981

Accession Number: 1932.743

Pincushion

Round pincushion with scalloped edges; dark green velvet with white beading; twisted loop beaded fringe; beaded baskets of flowers in each scallop; green and white checkered cotton back.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 34982

Accession Number: 1932.744