Historic New England

Photograph

Molded wood frame, painted gold; photographic reproduction of oil painting; village scene with dirt road on left; white house at right; woman and child walking on road; free brushwork; strong contrast of light and shadow.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, photographs

GUSN: 6638

Accession Number: 1971.1403

Etching

Print of one black and one white Scottish Terrier, sitting on and beside a bag of golf clubs; in distance is a club house; under glass; wood frame is flat with simple molding.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6639

Accession Number: 1971.1404

Plaque

Polycrhome enameled plaster and alabaster replica of facade of Alhambra mounted on its own wood easel for display.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral), plaster, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 6640

Accession Number: 1971.1405

Chest of Drawers

Stepped top; three small drawers recessed on top of chest and three large drawers enclosed in body of chest; small drawers and top large drawer have beveled fronts; all drawers, except top large drawer, have two round, stepped pulls; columnar pilasters terminate into turned bulbous stepped feet; bac...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 6641

Accession Number: 1971.1406

Chest of Drawers

Mahogany veneered case has two brass C-shaped handles on the sides; front side is a door with beaded edge; keyhole at center of left side, two brass hinges at right; opens revealing interior of case, divided into eight compartments, four of which have drawers remaining; brass knob handle in center o...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 6642

Accession Number: 1971.1407

Candlestick

Cann shaped body with section opposite scroll handle cut out to expose candle socket; red floral decoration painted on white background.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 6643

Accession Number: 1971.1408

Doorstop

Brick doorstop with tan wool cover; front side is hooked pattern of a bunch of strawberries.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 6644

Accession Number: 1971.1409

Portrait of Edward Silsbee

Reproduction of a portrait of Captain Edward Augustus Silsbee of Salem, MA, by John Singer Sargent.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 6645

Accession Number: 1990.221

Plate

Porcelain plate with Imai decoration of underglaze blue and hand painted red, gilt and green. Central well has asymmetrical scene of a tree with stylized leaves next to a low table. Vase with flowers and a bowl with spoon positioned on table. Red geometric band around bowl with floral panels. Surrou...

Date: c. 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 6646

Accession Number: 1993.610.2

American Medical Association Badge

Green ribbon, "Guest A.M.A." with a pendant medal. On medal: Roman woman sitting holding bowl with a snake. [The snake as the medical symbol.]

Date: 1906

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 6647

Accession Number: 1990.1394

Rope

Watercolor painting of a coiled rope with an inscription "by John Ruskin / To Richard Norton from J.R.S / Brantwood 6th - Sept. 1897" below.

Date: 1897

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6648

Accession Number: 1990.79

watercolor

A watercolor of a sunrise or sunset which has been made by quick brush strokes creating a sketch-like appearance.

Date: 1868

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 6649

Accession Number: 1990.80

Watercolor Landscape Painting

A watercolor painting of a stormy sky over a mountain.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

GUSN: 6650

Accession Number: 1990.81

Watercolor Painting

Sketch-like brush strokes; street scene with a church or cathedral.

Date: 1901

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker) Webber, Florence (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6651

Accession Number: 1990.82

Watercolor Painting

A watercolor of leaves over a stone in a garden.

Date: 1873

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6652

Accession Number: 1990.83

Drawing of Florence, Italy

Two pencil sketches of Florence, Italy, with writing at bottom.

Date: 1874

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

Material: pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 6653

Accession Number: 1990.84

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor painting of the Lion of St. Mark touching a book, probably the Bible. Oriental rugs in the background.

Date: 1887

Maker: Alessandri, Angelo (Italian painter, 1854-1931) (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6654

Accession Number: 1990.86

Watercolor Portrait of a Woman

Watercolor of a worman on a checkered floor next to pillar, A wild sky can be seen in the background.

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 6655

Accession Number: 1990.87

Landscape Drawing

Pencil drawing of a road and mountains. On the back is a note and a watercolor flower with a framing label.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6656

Accession Number: 1990.85

Watercolor Landscapes

Two paintings: Top painting is a watercolor of blue mountains and a lake. Bottom painting is a castle and a village watercolor.

Date: 1869

Maker: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6657

Accession Number: 1990.78

Portico of St. Martins

Watercolor of portico of St. Martins in the fields from a graveyard, and a street scene in the distance.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Hunt, William Holman (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 6658

Accession Number: 1990.89

Portrait of Mrs. Felicia Humans

Portrait of a seated young woman, the poet Felicia Humans, holding a flower, in a maroon dress, with a dark background.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: West, William Edward (Maker)

Material: lithography, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 6659

Accession Number: 1990.90

Mademoiselle S. N. [Portrait of Sara Norton (1864-1922)]

Three-quarter length portrait of Sara Norton in a black dress and plumed black hat. She is wearing Black, Starr, & Frost earrings, 1990.13AB.

Date: 1910

Maker: Glazebrook, Hugh (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 6660

Accession Number: 1990.92

Sara Norton (1864-1922)

Half-length portrait of Sara Norton as a young woman in profile facing right, holding a violin.

Date: 1884

Maker: Burne-Jones, Edward, 1833-1898 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 6661

Accession Number: 1990.93

Portrait of Sara Norton (1864-1922)

Half length portrait of Sara Norton as a young woman, near profile to left, holding violin.

Date: 1884

Maker: Burne-Jones, Edward, 1833-1898 (Maker)

GUSN: 6662

Accession Number: 1990.94

Portrait of Sara Price Ashburner Sedgwick (1839-1902)

Bust length charcoal portrait of a young woman with short hair, three-quarter view facing left.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Rowse, Samuel Worcester, (American painter and engraver, 1822-1901) (Artist)

Material: charcoal (plant material)

GUSN: 6663

Accession Number: 1990.95

Portrait of Sara Norton

Bust-length portrait of a young woman, three-quarter view to left, short hair.

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: Stillman, Lisa, Miss (Maker) Capen, L. R. (Maker)

Material: pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 6664

Accession Number: 1990.98

Mustard Pot

A) Cylindrical jar, inverted rim, applied strap handle, exterior decorated with flow blue on white transfer print chinoiserie designs. B) Domed cylindrical lid, ball-shaped knop, C-shaped cut out to allow spoon to rest in jar, flow blue and white design.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 5513

Accession Number: 1971.819AB

Lolling Chair

Brass castered feet; heavy front legs feature twist and bun turnings and pineapple carved stump arms; shaped arm rests supported by square uprights tapered at top; shaped canted rear legs, boldly serpentine front apron and crest rail.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5514

Accession Number: 1971.820

Sugar Bowl

A) Ring foot, shaped base, cylindrical walls, applied C-shaped pierced handles, freehand painted willow-type blue and white landscape scenes; floral and scroll border encircle base. B) Domed lid with applied pierced knop, freehand painted landscape scene, Greek key border.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5515

Accession Number: 1971.821AB

Sugar Bowl

A) Globular shape, ring foot, applied S-shape handles, decorated with freehand willow type landscape vignettes, blue on white. B) Dome shaped lid with ball knop, decorated with blue and white landscape vignette.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5516

Accession Number: 1971.822AB

Carpet

Rectangular; two major borders; rectangular field features linear rows of scroll and running dog forms; colors: rose, black, brown and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5517

Accession Number: 1971.823

Plate

Cylindrical plate, on ring foot, blue and white freehand painted design features a rabbit border, glaze is highly crazed.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Dedham Pottery

Material: underglazing, ceramic (material), crazing, hand-painted

GUSN: 5518

Accession Number: 1971.824

Photograph

Three quarter length, young woman seated, torso turned to left, face turned to viewer, wearing a watered silk dress with full sleeves.

Date: 1915

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: photographs, silk (textile)

GUSN: 5519

Accession Number: 1971.825

Lithograph

Lithographic reproduction of a painting of a woman, head & shoulders, profile, Italian, early Renaissance period.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, photographs

GUSN: 5520

Accession Number: 1971.826

Ewer

Jug with flat base, two flattened sides, short neck, narrow lip, and applied C-shaped handle; Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5521

Accession Number: 1971.827

Vase

Vase with ring foot, globular body, long neck, and flared lip. Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo, applied gilt.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material), gilding

GUSN: 5522

Accession Number: 1971.828

Ashtray

Circular, stamped floral border within a beaded reserve.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5523

Accession Number: 1971.829

Ashtray

Rectangular, hammered design, repousse punched border, incised centered head and shoulders image of a man; "MARCO/ROSCARI" incised on either side of head.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, repoussé

GUSN: 5524

Accession Number: 1971.830

Ashtray

Circular dish, applied ring foot, medium relief, surface design of dancing costumed male figure flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms.

Date: 1900-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5525

Accession Number: 1971.831

Ornament

Four iridescent glass balls arranged to form a pyramid.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5526

Accession Number: 1971.832

Vase

Circular foot, six lobed hemispherical body, sloping shoulder, long neck, three-dimensional dragon encircles neck.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 5527

Accession Number: 1971.833

Wall Ornament

Three slippers with pointed toes ostensibly hanging from a bow knot, deep blue glaze with gilt design; imitation Sevres type.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5528

Accession Number: 1971.834B

Plaque

Plaque of Cupid and Psyche molded in high relief on terra-cotta ground. Gilt Greek key border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: P. Ipsen (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 5529

Accession Number: 1971.835

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of man; reverse: Prince of Wales feathers, crown and thistles; accompanying dark blue leatherette case.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5530

Accession Number: 1971.836

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profiles of a man and a woman; reverse: heraldic devices and date of marriage March 21, 1871; fitted hinged leatherett case.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5531

Accession Number: 1971.837

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: oak and olive branches, no inscription; in a fitted and hinged leatherett box.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5532

Accession Number: 1971.838

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: handmaidens of industry and arts crowned by a third maiden; reverse: classically draped figure with sword; placed in the top half of a WYON's case.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5533

Accession Number: 1971.839

Medal

Obverse and reverse: chronology of the kings of England commencing with "Britons" and ending with "Victoria 1837"; placed in the bottom half of a WYON's case (does not fit).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5534

Accession Number: 1971.840

Coin

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: island of Bermuda; fitted translucent plastic case.

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5535

Accession Number: 1971.841

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