Historic New England

Bowl

Porcelain bowl in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173443

Accession Number: 2006.44.2963

Dish Towel

White linen ground printed with rows of red and black lady birds; hemmed all around (one bug overprinted in black).

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printed textile materials, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 173444

Accession Number: 1993.788

Bowl

Porcelain bowl in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173445

Accession Number: 2006.44.2964

Bowl

Porcelain bowl in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173446

Accession Number: 2006.44.2962

Saucer

Porcelain saucer in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a line pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173447

Accession Number: 2006.44.2965

Saucer

Porcelain saucer in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a line pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173448

Accession Number: 2006.44.2966

Sheet

White cotton percale flat sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 173449

Accession Number: 1993.790

Dessert plate

Porcelain dessert plate in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173450

Accession Number: 2006.44.2967

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173451

Accession Number: 2006.44.2969

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a line pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173453

Accession Number: 2006.44.2968

Soup plate

Porcleain soup plate in a blue and white Canton design with a central landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173454

Accession Number: 2006.44.2970

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with loop handle in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene with a house and bridge around exterior of bowl and a line patter border along the interior rim.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173455

Accession Number: 2006.44.2940

Porcelain teacup with a square handle with finger rest in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene with a house and bridge along the exterior of the body and two line pattern borders along the inner rim.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173456

Accession Number: 2006.44.2941

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with loop handle in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene with houses, mountains and a bridge around exterior body and a line pattern border on inner rim.l

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173457

Accession Number: 2006.44.2942

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with a square handle with finger rest in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene with houses, boats and mountains along the exterior of the body and two line patter borders along the interior rim.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173458

Accession Number: 2006.44.2943

Coffee cup

Porcelain coffee cup with a loop handle in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene around the exterior of the body and a line pattern border along the inner rim.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173460

Accession Number: 2006.44.2944

Bolster Cover (?)

White plain-weave linen; open at left and right sides; two rows of drawnwork on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 173461

Accession Number: 1993.793

Coffee cup

Porcelain coffee cup with a square handle and finger rest in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape around exterior of body and a line pattern border on interior rim.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173462

Accession Number: 2006.44.2945

Coffee cup

Porcelain coffee cup with a circle handle in a blue and white Canton design with a river landscape scene around the exterior of the body and a rain and cloud pattern border along inner rim.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173463

Accession Number: 2006.44.2946

Saucer

Porcelain saucer in a blue and white Canton design with a central river landscape scene and a rain and cloud pattern border.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173464

Accession Number: 2006.44.2950

Calm Morning, Venice

Watercolor painting with orange-sailed ship in center and domed building on right horizon. Background appears to be beige paper with light blue wash. The artisit's name in lower left corner. Frame is gold painted, flat with outside border. Original mat was textured gold painted mat board. Origin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Harvey, George Wainwright, 1855-1930 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 173508

Accession Number: 2006.44.529

Children's Robe

Child's kimono-style robe. Fabric is off-white linen or cotton printed in blue outlined butterflies over a lighter blue background of thin stripes and flower petals. Garment is closed with two salmon-colored synthetic ties sewn to front of garment.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 173509

Accession Number: 1993.158.1

Sandals

Child's sandals in an Asian-inspired design; woven fiber, possibly straw, braided jute soles with rawhide reinforcements on sole. Sandal is held on the foot with two criss-crossing bands of light brown fiber, possibly cotton, with corduroy lining.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), jute (fiber), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 173510

Accession Number: 1993.158.2AB

Costume Pants

Red cotton [cotton based on label, but look like maybe linen?] drawstring pants with large button fly in front, shaped front pockets, rectangular back pockets, and gathered elastic ankles. Right front pocket has small attached "change" pocket. Two cotton tags are stitch inside rear of waistband.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 173514

Accession Number: 1993.164.1

Costume Jacket

Lightweight, blue cotton [cotton based on label, but looks like may be linen?] with low v-neck three pewter-colored metal buttons down the front, two v-shaped yellow "stripes" on the right sleeve, and a large number "25" stencilied on the back in red. There is one interior pocket on the left front. ...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 173515

Accession Number: 1993.164.2

Costume Cap

Round, black cloth cap with black paper visor and round, red cloth section at crown. Treated black paper band stretches across front over visor. Band is attached at sides by two molded metal braids, decorated with anchor motifs. Underside of visor is green treated paper. Gray, plastic-coated sweat b...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper by composition or origin, plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 173516

Accession Number: 1993.164.3

Venetian Canal

Watercolor painting of a waterway in Venice. Gondola depicted in lower left and a home on the right. Title on lower left, artist's signature on lower right. Original cream colored mat with folded inner edges, not cut. Frame is cream with gold outer border and a gold beaded inner border.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: Sala, Paolo, 1859-1924 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 173517

Accession Number: 2006.44.534

Evening - New Castle, New Hampshire

Watercolor painting of a dirt road with various houses lined along the sides. Sunset sky with pinks and blues. Artist name and title appears in lower left. Gold painted frame with beaded inner border.

Date: 1900

Maker: Kaula, William Jurian (American painter, 1871-1953) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 173521

Accession Number: 2006.44.541

Medieval Costume Dress

Full length dress with long, flaring sleeves, gathered at waist. Made of linen fabric with all-over repeated pattern of blue flowers, olive-green leaves, and brown and blue birds on a cream-colored ground. Lace trim sewn around neck and wrists. Center back closure with three buttons. One part of a m...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique), hand sewing

GUSN: 173532

Accession Number: 1993.160.1

Medieval Costume Shawl

Triangular shaped shawl made of cream-colored linen. One part of a "Medieval" costume.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 173533

Accession Number: 1993.160.2

Medieval Costume Hat

Cone shaped hat with long train. Made of cream-colored gauze-like fabric. Cone reinforced with coated fabric. Safety pin inside cone bottom. Stick pin at cone top.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 173534

Accession Number: 1993.160.3

Scottish Costume Vest

Black velvet vest with eight gold colored buttons down the front and side vents. Part of Scottish fancy dress costume.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 173543

Accession Number: 1993.161.1

A River Landscape

An oil painting of a river scene. Bottom left corner has a small piece of land, and trees line the opposite bank along the horizen line. Two small boats are in the center of the painting, only one of which is occupied. Frame is wood with gilded plaster ornaments, similar to vines and flowers.

Maker: Perrier, Emilio Sanchez, 1855-1907 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 173660

Accession Number: 2006.44.594

Napoleon and Josephine

Two oval portraits, one each of Napoleon and Josephine, the backgrounds of both are blue. He is wearing a blue uniform with a red sash, gold shoulder pads and various medals. She is wearing a light colored dress, pearl necklace and earrings and an elaborate crown. Also across her shoulders is a red ...

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paint (coating)

GUSN: 173661

Accession Number: 2006.44.596

Portrait of Captain Stephen Phillips

A pastel portrait of Captain Stephen Phillips, it is a left profile, and he is wearing a black suit jacket. His high collared shirt is white, and has a small ruffle in front. His shoulder length hair is tied back with a dark ribbon. Frame is gold painted wood and plaster, with a scalloped inside bo...

Date: 1802-1807

Maker: Schipper, Gerrit, 1775-ca. 1830 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), pastels (crayons)

GUSN: 173662

Accession Number: 2006.44.597

Jelly mold

Jelly mold, ring shaped with thirteen fluted sided compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 173663

Accession Number: 2006.44.2297

Jelly mold

Ring shaped mold fourteen heart shaped compartments with fluted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 173664

Accession Number: 2006.44.2296

Stephen Clarendon Phillips

A chromolithograph of Stephen C. Phillips. He is seated in a red backed chair, wearing a black suit jacket, bowtie and high white collar. The frame is gold painted wood with ornate plaster flowers and vines attached to give the appearance of carvings; plaster is also gold painted. Inside edge is ova...

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 173665

Accession Number: 2006.44.598

Off Nixs Mate, Boston Harbor

An oil painting portrait of ships in Boston Harbor. The ship in the foreground is an American ship with a total of 5 flags flying (note added to paper file on 2.23.03 says 3 pennants). A yellow and white tug-boat is in front, and a brick platform is at the bottom right corner. Frame is wood with pla...

Date: 1876

Maker: Curtis, George, 1816-1881 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 173666

Accession Number: 2006.44.599

Classical Landscape

A large, unframed oil painting with two large trees on left side and two buildings of classical architecture on right side. Cattle and robed figures are in the foreground, a small body of water and bridge in the middle ground, and distant hills in the background.

Date: 1807

Maker: Ropes, George, 1788-1819 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 173667

Accession Number: 2006.44.600

Steamer mold

Cylindrical tin mold with cover. Large tapered vertical spike in center of base. Cover has small ring shaped handle. Used for steaming pudding or brown bread.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 173668

Accession Number: 2006.44.2295AB

Portrait of Mrs. Stephen W. Phillips (Anna Pingree Phillips)

A chalk drawing of Anna Phillips, seated and looking off to the viewer's left side. Her hair is pulled up; she wears a dress with a high collar and she has her hands folded on her lap. The paper substrate is gray, which contrasts with the black and white chalk drawing medium. The frame is brown with...

Date: 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), chalk

GUSN: 173669

Accession Number: 2006.44.601

Portrait of Stephen Phillips

A black and white chalk drawing of Stephen ("Stevie") Phillips as a young boy. He is seated, wearing white shirt and large round hat. The paper substrate is brown, and contrasts with the chalk colors. The frame is brown wood with vinelike designs and the sides and leaflike designs in the four corner...

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), chalk

GUSN: 173670

Accession Number: 2006.44.602

Jelly mold

Oval tube shaped jelly mold.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 173671

Accession Number: 2006.44.2294

View of Chestnut Street

A black and white etching of Chestnut Street. Trees line the left side. A horse drawn cart comes towards the viewer in the distance, and a figure crosses horizontally t the right. Frame is simple, narrow black wood with a slightly raised outer edge.

Date: 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 173672

Accession Number: 2006.44.603