Historic New England

George Washington Figurine

Circular base. Figure shown in stride, holding a rolled paper in his right hand, left arm bent clutching his toga to his chest. Under his toga, he wears his colonial attire, buckled shoes and stockings.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 12525

Accession Number: 1971.1656

Allegorial Figure

Standing figure of Athena with a helmet and shield. Dressed in Greek apron and toga.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Reproduction of Thorwaldsen, Albert Bertel, 1770-1844 (Sculptor)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 12526

Accession Number: 1971.1657

Victorian Occasional Table

Marble top. four elaborately scrolled bracket feet resting on castors. Feet curve out, then turn sharply inward, joining a turned central pedestal. Below the pedestal is a bulbous-shaped drop finial. Four shaped legs curve outward, leaving the pedestal to rejoin at the top. Oval marble top rests on ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), red oak (wood)

GUSN: 12527

Accession Number: 1971.1658

Print

A black and white print of the Madonna and Child with John the Baptist. Wood frame, painted black with raised quatrefoil motif with flower and leaf design. Inner edge gilded. Enclosed under glass. Circular reserve contains a seated Madonna holding the Child in her lap, John stands behind and to the ...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Lanxio, Ralph (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12528

Accession Number: 1971.1659

Water Pitcher

Conical shaped body has a pinched neck, and a scrolled spout with a conforming lid and a mushroom shaped enamel finial. Applied C-handle and it is painted brownish-orange.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12529

Accession Number: 1971.1660

Watering Can

Green painted watering can has a cylindrical body which tapers at the top. Base and lip are molded and stepped. C-Shaped bail and handle. Angular two-part spout. black, red and gilt band above and below the spout. The inside is painted blue and the bottom is black.

Date: 1900-1997

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12530

Accession Number: 1971.1661

Looking Glass

Late Empire period. Rectangular molded frame with a curved top and rounded bottom corners. Frame covered with gesso and painted black on the outer frame and gilded on the inner frame. Sawn pine paneled back boards.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12531

Accession Number: 1971.1662

Photograph

Black and white panoramic photograph of the 15 year Reunion of Harvard Class 1904, at the Harvard Boat House. Molded wooden frame painted black.

Date: dated 1919

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12532

Accession Number: 1971.1664

Portrait of a Renaissance Woman

Black and white engraving in an oval reserve of a woman in a Renaissance period costume with a lace bonnet and is holding a tray. Framed under glass. Molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt. Painted black on an outer edges.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Possibly Carlos, William (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12533

Accession Number: 1971.1663

Portrait of Benjamin West

Black and white engraving of portrait painter Benjamin West. He is dressed in a long robe and standing in front of his easel. Molded wooden frame with an interior band of gesso and gilt.

Date: 1/1/1842

Maker: Rolls, Charles (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12534

Accession Number: 1971.1665

Slat-back Rocker

Round stiles have acorn-like finial, enclosing two rectangular slats that hold four rectangular spindles. Woven rush seat. Round legs. Two front, two side, and one back dowel stretcher. Rectangular rockers with rounded ends pierce legs. Painted white.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), rush (material), weaving

GUSN: 12535

Accession Number: 1971.1666

Crazy Quilt Coverlet

Victorian "crazy quilt" composed of 5 1/2" blocks and approximately 5" border. Multi-colored and textured silks and velvets. Blocks decorated with fancy cross-stitch, individual pieces with feather-stitching. Backed with off-white silk with elaborate scroll and floral overshot design. Off-white silk...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), tufting, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12536

Accession Number: 1971.1667

Netted Canopy or Tester

Hand-netted white canopy in lozenge pattern overall with tassels, forming a border design in the same lozenge motif.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), netting (process)

GUSN: 12537

Accession Number: 1971.1668

Bedspread/Coverlet

Hand knit white cotton spread with repeating 10" blocks with floral motif and open work. 2" plain border on three sides with a long simple fringe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 12538

Accession Number: 1971.1669

Bellpull

Needleworked multi-colored floral motif against brownish wine-colored background. Two-tone brown tassel at end. Bell pull attached to a brass arm.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12539

Accession Number: 1971.1670

Empire Side Chairs

Serpentine stiles enclose a rectangular slat at the center. Bowed rectangular crest rail with elongated round ears. Rectangular seat rails hold a beige upholstered slip seat. Canted back klismos legs.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 12541

Accession Number: 1971.1671.1-4

Curtain Tieback

Circular disc shape.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12542

Accession Number: 1971.1672

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12543

Accession Number: 1971.1675

Goblet

Hand blown green glass goblet has a round, domed foot with a polished pontil. Turned stem has a central knop ring. Applied bowl is a deep circular bowl shape with a cylindrical sides.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), glass (material), glassblowing

GUSN: 12544

Accession Number: 1971.1685

Etched Tumbler

Delicate tapered tumblers have copper wheel etched floral vine design on a circular mouth. Colorless glass body.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 12545

Accession Number: 1971.1686.1-2

Goblet

Round bowl with Greek key design etched around upper edge; tapers into faceted stem and plain flared circular foot. The two goblets are of slightly different in size and proportions; hand blown colorless bodies.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 12546

Accession Number: 1971.1687.1-2

Dessert Glass

Tapered circular bowl is decorated with wheel etched horizontal bands. Straight stem and simple flared circular foot. Colorless glass body.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 12547

Accession Number: 1971.1688.1-3

Towel Roller

Planed circular towel roller bar, painted light grey.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 12548

Accession Number: 1971.1689

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-3

Wooden Box with Lid

Rectangular unpainted six-board box with a hinged lid. Dovetailed sides, nailed to the bottom board. Applied interior molding to support a (missing) tray. Brass hinges. Oval brass escutcheon. Steel lock (missing) and clasp. Wrought iron hinged latch and hook applied at a later date to the exterior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12603

Accession Number: 1971.1733

Wardrobe

Rectangular case in plank construction sits on four elliptical feet. Base with a single full-length drawer with two mushroom-shaped brown handles and a center keyhole. Above the case it is divided in half vertically by two doors, opening out to the side. Right door has a beaded center edge with a ce...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12604

Accession Number: 1971.1734

Dressing Glass

Simple trestle base has beaded or incised medial stretcher and tapered posts with corresponding incised bands. Encloses a simple swiveling molded frame with mirrored glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), beading (process), mahogany (wood), beading (edging pattern), incising

GUSN: 12605

Accession Number: 1971.1735

Razor Strap

Rectangular leather cage encloses oblong leather strap mounted on two steel stretchers attaching it to the turned wooen hande.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12607

Accession Number: 1971.1737

Chamber Pot

Bulbous body has a ribbed neck and flared circular mouth. Applied C-handle, and a white ground with green foliage designs.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: T. Furnival and Sons (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 12608

Accession Number: 1971.1738

Mantel Clock

Rectangular case with projected facade on a molded base, with a straight body and conforming, overhanging top. Round face has a white dial with Roman numerals. Hinged brass glass enclosure, also on round opening in the base of the case. Very heavy.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), concrete

GUSN: 12609

Accession Number: 1971.1739

Empire Chest of Drawers

Empire chest sits on castors. Rectangular case has rounded front corners and a squared back. Sides have indented panel. Front encloses five drawers in two square over three long configuration. Each drawer has a center keyhole with two mushroom-shaped handles on either side. Rectangular splashboard, ...

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 12610

Accession Number: 1971.1740

Map of Saratoga

Print with a map of Lake Saratoga in the center surrounded by sketches of collegiate boathouses. Under glass on a white mat and in a walnut molded frame with a black outer edge.

Date: dated 7/24/1875

Maker: Davis, Theo R. (Artist)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12611

Accession Number: 1971.1741

Print

A print of a painting of the Moffatt-Ladd House's grand hallway. Set under glass in a heavily carved leafy wood frame with a gilt interior edge.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12614

Accession Number: 1971.1742

Print

Black and white print of a pen and ink sketch of an interior view of the Rundlet-May parlor mantel. Under glass in a molded frame with a gesso decorated exterior edge.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12617

Accession Number: 1971.1743

Photograph

Black and white photograph ic view of the ruins of Colloseum Maximus. In a black frame under glass.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12622

Accession Number: 1971.1744

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12624

Accession Number: 1966.761

Achievement Certificate

Certificate sealed with red wax. Framed under glass in a plain black frame.

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wax, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12626

Accession Number: 1971.1745

Photograph

Waist length portrait of an older man with glasses. Framed under glass with a white mat in a gilt painted molded wood frame.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer) L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Vendor)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12627

Accession Number: 1971.1746

Photograph

Black and white wedding portrait of a bridal couple. Framed under glass in a standing blue and gold vinyl frame.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, vinyl

GUSN: 12632

Accession Number: 1971.1747

Photograph

Black and white photo of the profile of a young woman from the neck up, her hair in a net. under glass in a gilt mat and orange velvet frame with gilt beaded inner edge and fleur-de-lis-like exterior edge. The back has a easel as well as a hanging apparatus.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12633

Accession Number: 1971.1748

Photograph

Black and white portrait of a man seated in a chair, turned towards the front. He has short hair, glasses and a solemn look. Under glass in a black molded wood frame.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12634

Accession Number: 1971.1749

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a group of 12 men standing aboard a ship. Ralph May is in the back row, third from the right. Black painted wood frame has a beaded outer edge. Under glass with a tan colored mat with a beveled edge. Backed by pine board and with black paper.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beveling, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12635

Accession Number: 1971.1750

Photographic Collage

Black painted molded wood frame. Under glass with a tan mat containing six photographs of Victorian gentlemen. Two vertical rows of three portraits. Pin board backing, covered with black paper.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12636

Accession Number: 1971.1751

Game Board/Box

Box has a mock book binding, marblized paper edges and checker-board front and back which make a full board when open. Opens to reveal a backgammon interior. Enclosed are checkers, dice and holders, dominos and small ivory playing pieces.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12640

Accession Number: 1971.1752

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has a rounded edge, and is under glass. A black and white photo of the downstairs hall at the Rundlet-May House. Ralph May stands at the left, in profile facing the staircase where two WACS and two WAVES stand looking at him. Brown paper backing.

Date: dated 7/23/1943

Maker: L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12642

Accession Number: 1971.1753

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has a rounded edge. Encloses under glass a black and white photo of WACS and WAVES in uniform. Standing on the front steps of the Rundlet-May House. Brown paper backing.

Date: dated 7/23/1943

Maker: L.A. Bigelow, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12643

Accession Number: 1971.1754

Photograph

Black painted wood frame has beaded edge with ribbing in-between. Under glass with a grey mat are mounted two black and white postcards, side by side. The one to the right shows a running brook with a peaked mountain in the background, and trees on the sides. The left card shows a river or a lake in...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, reeding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12644

Accession Number: 1971.1755

Photograph

Black painted molded wood frame encloses a black and white photo of a wedding party. A group of sixteen people standing in front of a white house with dark shutters. Ralph May is the first on the left in the back row. Black paper backing, under glass.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Montgomery's Music and Art Store (Framer)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12645

Accession Number: 1971.1756

Achievement Certificate

Brown stained wood frame encloses a white document. Paper backing, under glass.

Date: dated 6/21/1900

Maker: Milton Academy (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12646

Accession Number: 1971.1757

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