Historic New England

Box

Porcelain box with painted scene of women and a cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171333

Accession Number: 2006.44.1437AB

Plate

Orange porcelain plate with floral decoration and oriental characters.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171334

Accession Number: 2006.44.1432

Spoon

Spoon carved from an iridescent shell. Unknown origin but similar shape and material to examples from Santa Cruz in the Solomon Islands.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (plant material)

GUSN: 171337

Accession Number: 2006.44.1439

Maori greenstone (pounamu) hei tiki, or human figure pendant, with paua shell eyes, from New Zealand/Aotearoa, The head of the figure is tilted to the right with the hands resting on the thighs. Worn by both men and women, hei tiki are highly valued personal adornments and family heirlooms, passed ...

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 171338

Accession Number: 2006.44.1440

Hei Tiki

Maori greenstone (pounamu) hei tiki, or human figure pendant, with paua shell eyes, from New Zealand/Aotearoa, The head of the female figure is tilted to the right with the hands resting on the thighs. Worn by both men and women, hei tiki are highly valued personal adornments and family heirlooms, ...

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 171342

Accession Number: 2006.44.1441

Pendant

Carved Maori pounamu (greenstone) ear pendant, or kuru, from New Zealand/Aotearoa. Pounamu - or greenstone from the South Island of New Zealand - is highly valued in Maori culture and is used to make weapons, implements like adzes, as well as items of personal adornment.

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite

GUSN: 171343

Accession Number: 2006.44.1442

Pipe

Wood pipe with metal bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 171356

Accession Number: 2006.44.1444

Box

Rectangular gold lacquer box with lid. Lid is decorated with mother of pearl inlaid birds.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171357

Accession Number: 2006.44.1446AB

Box

Carved red lacquer round box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171358

Accession Number: 2006.44.1445AB

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a tree and three figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171359

Accession Number: 2006.44.2141

Knife

Small carved stone knife with slightly curved blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171360

Accession Number: 2006.44.1447

Fireplace Tile

Sheep hiding from wolf nr. brook; grey on white; folaite brdr

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70291

Accession Number: 1969.2740.17

Fireplace Tile

Man with fish, pole, basket; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70292

Accession Number: 1969.2740.18

Fireplace Tile

Bird in tree taunting fox; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70293

Accession Number: 1969.2740.19

Fireplace Tile

Classical ruins, sm. figs, water; grey on white; foliate brdr

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70294

Accession Number: 1969.2740.20

Fireplace Tile

Dog and fox, or 2 dogs; grey on white; foliate border

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70295

Accession Number: 1969.2740.21

Clock

Brn; arched top, stringing; circular face, arabic numbers

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70296

Accession Number: 1969.2966

Intercom

Circular base; eight buttons, labels; cylindrical column with mouthpiece; earphone

Date: 1915-1929

Maker: Western Electric (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, wire

GUSN: 70297

Accession Number: 1969.4409.4

Toothbrush

Ivory; elongated flattened handle, tapering brush

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: G. B. Kent & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 70298

Accession Number: 1969.5060

Electric Lamp

Black gilt circular lamp with a curved shade suspendded from a cylindrical shaft; decorated with Greek foliage

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70299

Accession Number: 1969.5073

Shaving Kit

Rectangular mahogany box with brass fittings and a small monogrammed brass plaque with an image of a bird. The box opens on two hinges. A mirror is stored in the lid under a velvet cover. There are nine small comprtments in the box. There are two satinwood brushes with pig hair bristles, a tube with...

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Bramah (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bristle, ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood), mirrors, silver (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 70300

Accession Number: 1969.5074

Corner Cabinet

Irregular shape; 4 sides, old facade; 1 drawer; large door; new top, side

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 70301

Accession Number: 1969.2212

Clock

Arched, mold. crst with handle; frnt/bk doors; ball feet; engr wks

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Desbois (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70302

Accession Number: 1969.2213

Candlestick

Blue, white; circular base, cylindrical shaft, wide collar; blue onion pattern

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70303

Accession Number: 1969.2214.1

Shaving Stand

Oval mirror; wishbone support; hinged tray; column support; pierced tripod legs

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70304

Accession Number: 1969.2215

Dressing Table

Rectangular mirror, round top; turned supp; shpd top; 1 drawer; cabriole legs

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), carving (processes), cedar (wood), maple (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70305

Accession Number: 1969.2216

Hand Mirror

Blue letters; rectangular head; ribbed frame; handle with curved end

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70306

Accession Number: 1969.2217

Writing Table

Rectangular top, round crnrs; 1 drawer, beaded edge; tressle legs; shpd stret

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), cedar (wood), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 70307

Accession Number: 1969.2218

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70308

Accession Number: 1969.2219.1

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70309

Accession Number: 1969.2219.2

Inkstand

Rectangular footed tray, rams head motif; urn shpd recept; glass liner

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 70310

Accession Number: 1969.2221

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Great Chair

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230