Historic New England

Curling Iron Stand

Round domed an molded base with incised lines. Round iron post in the center of the base attaches to two horizontal bullet-shaped curling irons.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), molding (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12468

Accession Number: 1971.1617

Veneer box has a string of mother-of-pearl inlay around the front side and top. Corners of inlay are circular discs. Center of hinged lid has a rectangular inlay with indented corners. The front has a corresponding inlay, the center inlay has a keyhole. Inside of the box, it is covered in bright aqu...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, fruitwood, inlay (process), mother of pearl, paper (fiber product), veneering

GUSN: 12469

Accession Number: 1971.1618

Giant Oyster Shell

Grayish black exterior with pieces of two other shells embedded into the surface. Pearl gray interior body.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12470

Accession Number: 1971.1619

Conch Shell

All three shells have a grayish white rough exterior and a smooth interior in grayish white and various hues of pink.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12471

Accession Number: 1971.1620.1-3

Snail Shell

Large snail shell with pastel toned pearlized finish.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12472

Accession Number: 1971.1621

Fan

Ivory sticks. Gilded. Landscape. People. In a paper lined black wooden box.

Date: 1785

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12473

Accession Number: 1928.30

Seashell Collection

Collection of seashells, some exotic warm water shells such as cowries, olives, conches and augers as well as Northern Atlantic snails (conches, cones, etc.).

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12474

Accession Number: 1971.1622.1-29

Abalone Shell

Ovoid shells with a pearlized finish. 1) has pastel tones, 2) has an emerald exterior, 3) has a white calcified exterior and a royal blue and green interior.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12475

Accession Number: 1971.1623.1-3

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail pattern with rosebuds amd multi colored brocaded floral sprays; short puffed sleeves gathered into piping, open neckline with broad collar extending to sleeves and trimmed with purple and cream fringe; hook and eye closure at back; padding at fron...

Date: 1827-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), taffeta, brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12476

Accession Number: 1928.55

Bodice

Cream taffeta bodice with monochromatic floral trail with rosebuds, square neckline, pointed at back, fitted elbow length sleeves, lined with linen.

Date: 1775-1868

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 12477

Accession Number: 1928.56

Giant Scalloped Seashell

Half of a giant white scalloped clamshell, used for decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12478

Accession Number: 1971.1624

Game Box

Wooden box with a removable sliding cover; both are covered with paper. On the cover is a view of two women standing to one side of a mausoleum. The lip of the cover and box are covered with a mosaic of predominately turquoise paper.

Date: dated 1856

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12479

Accession Number: 1971.1625AB

Uniform Jacket

Heavy, dark blue flannel uniform. Standing collar with brass patches bearing crossed rifles. Three buttons with B.S.R., three with anchors and one with army, all brass. Three gold braid stripes on sleeves.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: A. Shuman & Company (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), flannel

GUSN: 12480

Accession Number: 1974.443

Rug

"Oriental" styel rug in blues, reds and browns.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12481

Accession Number: 1997.40

Window Ventilator

Hollow rectangular body with two sliding panels in center; 5 holes per side. Top has two retractable panels for window placement; 9 holes lined with screen to allow air in. Retractable panels are edged with green baize.

Maker: Chapman Bros. Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12482

Accession Number: 1997.39

Dish

Oval covered dish with scalloped edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), scalloping

GUSN: 12483

Accession Number: 1997.37

Dish

Footed covered dish with diaper pattern. Mismatched (19th century) cover.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), glass (material)

GUSN: 12484

Accession Number: 1997.38AB

Shag Rug Rake Attachment

Rake has yellow molded plastic "teeth" joined to adjustable metal mounting channel. Box is yellow with orange printing with see-through window. 3-page paper instructions for use are included.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Dy Nel Mrk. Corp. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, metal, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12485

Accession Number: 1997.34

Clock

Battery operated. Two parts: b) round lucite clock face with horse and milk wagon printed in center; brass hands; a) oak and painted particle board serve as base.

Date: 1985-1989

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), Lucite (TM), oak (wood), particle board

GUSN: 12486

Accession Number: 1997.33AB

Lactometer

Glass tubular "thermometer" with bulbous terminous at the opposite end that contains a piece of paper with marked measurements from 0 to 120.

Date: 1868-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 12487

Accession Number: 1971.1626.1

Lactometer Case

Covered wooden cylindrical box for storage of the lactometer.

Date: 1868-1999

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12488

Accession Number: 1971.1626.2AB

Table Mat

Stamped and embossed intertwining floral and vine pattern in black and gold. Surface of leather, between pattern, treated with a bronze paint/varnish. Border of mat scalloped in three lobe pattern. Square form.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 12489

Accession Number: 1971.1627

Map of Portsmouth, N.H.

Rolled hanging wall map on canvas. Attached to molded wooden stretcher with brass rings for hanging. Round wooden pull at the opposite end with attached molded finials at each end.

Date: 1876

Maker: F.W. Beers & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12490

Accession Number: 1971.1628

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12491

Accession Number: 1997.25.1

Looking Glass

Wood frame has beaded outer and inner edges, both gilded. The face of the frame is mahogany veneer. Rectangular mirror is enclosed.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12492

Accession Number: 1971.1629

Clapboard

One of two exterior clapboards. Traces of red paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12493

Accession Number: 1997.25.2

Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles. Removed during renovations from under later built-out wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12494

Accession Number: 1997.26.1

Wine Glass

Handblown transparent green glass. Unfinished pontil. Domed round foot. Round stem swells to an ovoid bowl with a circular mouth.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 12495

Accession Number: 1971.1630.1-8

Wood Shingle

Exterior wood wall shingles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12496

Accession Number: 1997.26.2

Dessert Cup

Ogee shaped bowl tapers into a simple round stem and plain circular foot. Machine etched decorative scroll design around bowl, slightly irregular. Colorless glass body.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 12497

Accession Number: 1971.1631.1-2

Bottle Caddy

Deep rectangular box with rounded corners. Flat two-part hinged top. Two applied Baroque-like scrolled handles attached to the sides. Four applied scalloped feet. Inside, four-hole caddy/holder consisting of an upper and a lower quatrefoil shaped plate attached by four hourglass-shaped brackets and ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12549

Accession Number: 1971.1690AB

Lamp Base

Painted green, circular font has two sets of raised lines at the center. Flat base and shoulder. Burner centered at the top of the font. Four S-shaped chimney holders. Screw cap on the shoulder. Applied, elongated C-shaped handle opposite screw cap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12550

Accession Number: 1971.1691

Basket

American Indian. Oval basket with an unfinished pine bottom. Side made of birch bark, wound vertically with wicker. Lined with birch bark, extending above the sides to form a lip ring.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood), wicker

GUSN: 12551

Accession Number: 1971.1692

Stuffed Animal

Unidentifiable animal with four feet. Hamster shaped brown body with light "fuzz" overall.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 12552

Accession Number: 1971.1693

Picture Frame

Small frame. Rectangular shape with an applied rope turned beaded moulding; gilt painted overall.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12553

Accession Number: 1971.1694

Stair Rod

Thin, circular brass stair rods have steeple-shaped finial ends. Wrapped in brown paper.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 12554

Accession Number: 1971.1695.1-3

Box Lid

Rectangular shape. Light blue box lid with pink edges and yellow lozenge shape label.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Adelphia Cotton (Maker)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 12555

Accession Number: 1971.1696

Collage

Collage of seaweed in a straw basket on a white ground, surrounding by a tan mat. Under glass in a plain molded gilt frame. Backed withewspaper and pine boards.

Date: dated 4/7/1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12556

Accession Number: 1971.1698.1-2

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Bottom covered in green burlap...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12557

Accession Number: 1971.1700.1

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Inside lid has an accordian li...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12558

Accession Number: 1971.1700.2

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12563

Accession Number: 1971.1701.5AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12564

Accession Number: 1971.1701.6AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12565

Accession Number: 1971.1701.7AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12566

Accession Number: 1971.1701.8AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12567

Accession Number: 1971.1701.9AB

Portrait of Alexander Hamilton

Black and white reproduction of an engraving of Alexander Hamilton after a painting by John Trumbull. Mounted on matting. Under glass in a wooden frame and painted black.

Maker: Possibly Lawrence, C. A., Mr. (Printer) After Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Artist) Doll & Richards (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 12568

Accession Number: 1971.1702

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