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.

Block of beexwax string wax.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 39397

Accession Number: 1937.1190

Military Hat

Black; fedora style (pinched crown with round brim); military badge with embroidered intitals; gros grian ribbon; decorative blue and gold with tassel tie.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: John B. Stetson Co. (Manufacturer) George L. Griffin & Son (Retailer)

Material: stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39274

Accession Number: 1937.947

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39292

Accession Number: 1937.988

Vase

Parian vase molded in the shape of hand holding a tulip. Base in form of cuff with lace and beads.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 39293

Accession Number: 1937.994

Toaster

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39294

Accession Number: 1937.995

Skillet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39295

Accession Number: 1937.996

Grill

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 39296

Accession Number: 1937.997

Crock

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39297

Accession Number: 1937.998

Fan

Plain ivory sticks and guards; discolored ivory silk moire leaf painted with delicate spray and garland of small pink and white and yellow roses with bunches of blue flowers with green leaves, brown stems; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), moiré, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39298

Accession Number: 1937.999

WALLET

Red w/ green leather lining; 5 compartments plus pencil holder; compartments made of cardboard. (outside = dark/dirty red; under flap = original bright red)

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 39299

Accession Number: 1937.1002

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39301

Accession Number: 1937.1013

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 39302

Accession Number: 1937.1014

Vase

No description

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 39316

Accession Number: 1937.1047

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