Historic New England

Billiard rack

Triangular walnut billiard rack w/ rounded pieces fit into interior corners.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18289

Accession Number: 1998.337

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18302

Accession Number: 1998.346.5

Sarcophagus

Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)

Material: engraving (printing process), plaster

GUSN: 18153

Accession Number: 1998.2250AB

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Trinket box

Parian trinket box; round; molded grape leaf decoration on cover and around box; raised dotted band around cover's edge and rim of box; remnants of grape finial on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18158

Accession Number: 1998.2255AB

Bunny figurine

Parian bunny figure with floppy ears, sitting on an oval grassy base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18159

Accession Number: 1998.2256

Vase

Red painted glass vase w/ applied decoration w/ lamb and sheep (similar one in cabinet in billiard room)--decopage; glass w/ raised ring around base, 3 at top of waist and 2 on neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material)

GUSN: 18160

Accession Number: 1998.2257

Jar

Red painted ceramic jar w/ applied decoration--decopage; applied black band around neck w/ red and green floral trail; 5 areas where decopage once was glued.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), earthenware

GUSN: 18161

Accession Number: 1998.2258

Plaster relief

Plaster relief, painted Native American face with a multi-colored headdress; hole at top of head possibly used as holder; hook for hanging on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18162

Accession Number: 1998.2259

Glass shoe

Colorless glass shoe w/ raised heel and bow; toe somewhat painted.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18163

Accession Number: 1998.2260

Crock for Ayer's Recamier & Cream

Miniature earthenware crock w/ brown glaze; "Recamier and cream"; label w/ directions for use; crock w/ 2 handles on side and cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Ayer, Harriet Hubbard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18164

Accession Number: 1998.2261AB

Jar

Small porcelain jar; blue and white floral decoration w/ white lines throughout pattern; more bulbous at neck than waist.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18165

Accession Number: 1998.2262

Paperweight

Frosted colorless glass paperweight w/ lion's head; round platform w/ relief form of lion's head and 2 front paws.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18166

Accession Number: 1998.2263

Curio

Blue decorated curio w/ Dutch windmill; bonnet-like shape w/ platform underneath; blue and white basket weave pattern covering object; blue and white windmill painting inside bonnet shape w/ 2 painted sailboats on sides of curio.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18167

Accession Number: 1998.2264

Perfume bottle

Perfume bottle in brass carriage w/ butterfly in front in pulling position; on rectangular mount; brass hinged lid on bottle; butterfly w/ blue and red coloring.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18168

Accession Number: 1998.2265

Bowl

Footed earthenware bowl w/ green and yellow glaze; blue ring on rim and neck; green coloring has dripped effect around waist of bowl; 3 feet at bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18169

Accession Number: 1998.2266

Pen holder

Gilded metal pen holder; cylinder shaped w/ reticulated body; top edge embossed w/ foliate scroll pattern; round base w/ green woven wool on underside.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18170

Accession Number: 1998.2267

Gravy boat

Majolica gravy boat w/ green glaze in interior and around sides; white band around edge w/ incised labyrinth design; brown images in white band of boat, cloud and eye; yellow tri-foliate design in front.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18171

Accession Number: 1998.2268

Vase

Porcelain vase; cat w/ tree trunk, flowers and ladybug; white w/ blue flowers, green stems and red ladybug; blue band around base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18172

Accession Number: 1998.2269

Figurine

Porcelain figure of bearded man w/ top hat; unglazed only on back; front w/ deteriorating remnants of red top hat, brown beard, blue coat(?), red pants and green grass.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18173

Accession Number: 1998.2270

Potpourri jar

Porcelain potpourri jar w/ celadon glaze; 3 leaf-like feet on bottom; scalloped body w/ round reticulated cover.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18174

Accession Number: 1998.2271

Bust

Miniature unglazed bust of "Eugenie"; woman w/ bunned hair wearing dress w/ shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (glassworking), porcelain, glass (material)

GUSN: 18175

Accession Number: 1998.2272

Vase

Striated vase w/ swirled green, red, blue colors; unglazed around body but glazed interior top rim; scalloped rim w/ round base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18176

Accession Number: 1998.2273

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body w/ round lid red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18177

Accession Number: 1998.2274.1AB

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body; red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18178

Accession Number: 1998.2274.2

Dish

Small club shaped white dish with blue banded rim with drips; profile in center of woman with blue and green dress with red apron; woman standing on green grass patch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18179

Accession Number: 1998.2275

Urn

Mottled brown and ivory miniature urn w/ 2 handles; appearance of swirled vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mottling

GUSN: 18180

Accession Number: 1998.2276

Bird figurine

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18181

Accession Number: 1998.2277

Bird figurine

Miniature plaster pigeon; painted black and gray; missing beak.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 18182

Accession Number: 1998.2278

Mug

Small porcelain mug; gilt band and floral decoration; marked "Remember Me"; floral trail on front around inscription w/ gold, green leaves, and pink flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18183

Accession Number: 1998.2279

VanTines's Japanese Nail Stone box

Blue and white square porcelain covered box marked "VANTINE'S/ ORIENTAL/ NAILSTONE/ JAPAN"; yellow and orange paper label w/ inscription, dragon and mountain; top w/ 4 shells at 4 corners; scene on cover w/ mountain and ocean.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18184

Accession Number: 1998.2280AB

Vase

Molded square porcelain vase; light blue glaze w/ raised arabesque decoration; 4 scrolled feet and scrolled rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18185

Accession Number: 1998.2281

Jar for Magla Toilet Cream

Porcelain covered jar; blue decoration on white; "Countie of Boston" painted in blue on cover; foliate scrolled decoration (transfer printed) on sides; paper seal around bottom of cover and top rim of jar.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: C.J. Countie & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18186

Accession Number: 1998.2282AB

Pitcher

Redware pitcher w/ applied decoration of roses and other flowers--decopage; green leaves w/ multi-colored flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), redware

GUSN: 18187

Accession Number: 1998.2283

Bowl w/ spout

Earthenware glazed bowl w/ spout; brown and green decoration w/ tan background; brown band on rim; green blotch at back of bowl; squiggly lines flaring from rim on exterior and interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18188

Accession Number: 1998.2284

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