Historic New England

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of children playing with a dog surrounded by a floral border.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Hawkins, Sophia Marsha (Maker)

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 60766

Accession Number: 1942.2587

Family Record

Large tree with genealogy on fruit with five upside-down hearts, a small house, and trees. One of a pair.

Date: 1801

Maker: Saville, William, 1770-1853 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60767

Accession Number: 1942.2589.1

Family Record

Large tree with genealogy on fruit with five upside-down hearts, a small house, and trees. One of a pair.

Date: 1800

Maker: Saville, William, 1770-1853 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60768

Accession Number: 1942.2589.2

Electrified Oil Lamp

Coral and white; marble base, brass stem; pear shaped body; ovals, quatrefoil

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), flashing (glassworking), cutting (dividing), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 60769

Accession Number: 1942.2590

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with rectangles of symbols including a cross, anchor, leaf, and arrow) in bright colors with a border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60770

Accession Number: 1942.2591

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a diamond starburst in rose, brown, green, and beige.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60771

Accession Number: 1942.2592

Dressing Table

Table with two drawers in the frame and an arched skirt, four legs, and a rectangular top with a rounded edge.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), poplar (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 60772

Accession Number: 1942.2595

Throw Pillow

Circular pillow with multi-color floral and leaf motif on black ground. Pink corded edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, textiles

GUSN: 60773

Accession Number: 1942.2596

Portable Desk

Rectangular box with a hinged lid, writing surface, five compartments, and two ink bottles.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 60774

Accession Number: 1942.2598

Electrified Oil Lamp

Ruby glass body and shade with a floral and grape decoration.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60775

Accession Number: 1942.2599

Positive cut, full length silhouette of a seated man and his dog, carpet depicted with a light ink wash. Bronzed and black ink highlights painted on man and dog. Grain painted frame and glass are of the period.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Possibly Hubard, William James (Artist)

GUSN: 60776

Accession Number: 1942.2600

Silhouette

Positive-cut silhouette profile of a stout gentleman with a top hat and gloves. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Spencer, J. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60777

Accession Number: 1942.2602.1

Silhouette

Positive-cut silhouette of the profile of a mature woman with bonnet and book and a small dog. Framed One of a pair.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Spencer, J. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60778

Accession Number: 1942.2602.2

Sampler

Long rectangular sampler with twelve square panels, multicolor geometric designs, and borders.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60779

Accession Number: 1942.2603

Miniature Portrait

Bust length, 3/4 view of a man wearing a dark bue coat on a pale blue background. With an oval frame.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60780

Accession Number: 1942.2604

Miniature Picture

Miniature picture of a basket of flowers on a brown background in a circular frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60781

Accession Number: 1942.2605

Electric Lamp

Pewter lamp in an nverted eggplant shape with a twist decoration and a circular molded foot. Pink ruffled shade.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60782

Accession Number: 1942.2606

Caddy

Sarcophagus shaped caddy with four ivory ball feet and finial. With a hinged lid and key.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60783

Accession Number: 1942.2607

Artifact

Branch entwined with a black serpent, possibly the handle of a cane.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60784

Accession Number: 1942.2608

Cigarette Holder

Cylindrical holder with an orange plastic mouthpiece, in a leather case.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 60785

Accession Number: 1942.2609

Bell

Cylindrical handle ending in four feet with four bells suspended.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60786

Accession Number: 1942.2610

Pipe

Squared stem with stylized floral relief, a kettle shaped bowl, and a lid.

Date: 1700-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60787

Accession Number: 1942.2611

Flask

Brown, highly polished gourd flask in a dumbbell shape with a stopper and a cord.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd

GUSN: 60788

Accession Number: 1942.2612

Flower Vase

Amethyst-colored glass vase with a trumpet shape and a circular base.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60789

Accession Number: 1942.2613

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60790

Accession Number: 1942.2614.1

Puzzle

Multi-color; jigsaw pieces in rectangular paper box

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Perrin, M. (Purchaser)

GUSN: 60541

Accession Number: 1942.5077

Bookcase

Bookcase in thirteen sections, beige in color with fluted pilasters, divided sections, and cornices.

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60542

Accession Number: 1942.5075

Barometer

Pendulum shaped barometer with scrolls, a circular pewter dial, and two hands

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60543

Accession Number: 1942.2506

Portrait of Johann Kaspar Lavater

Oval medallion profile; semi-circular floral composition enclosing.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 60544

Accession Number: 1942.2507

Tieback

White opalescent round curtain tiebacks with six-petaled flowers and a star.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60545

Accession Number: 1942.2508.1

Tieback

White opalescent round curtain tiebacks with six-petaled flowers and a star.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60546

Accession Number: 1942.2508.2

Tieback

White opalescent round curtain tiebacks with six-petaled flowers and a star.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60547

Accession Number: 1942.2508.3

Tieback

White opalescent round curtain tiebacks with six-petaled flowers and a star.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60548

Accession Number: 1942.2508.4

Electrified Oil Lamp

Converted lamp with an amethyst and opaque white glass body with a marble and metal base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 60549

Accession Number: 1942.2509

Electrified Oil Lamp

Cranberry, white, and gilt lamp with a marble base and etched glass shade.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), glass (material)

GUSN: 60550

Accession Number: 1942.2510

Glass Ball

Opaque white glass ball with red, cranberry, and green swirls and a white ceramic base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60551

Accession Number: 1942.2511.1

Glass Ball

Opaque white glass ball with red, cranberry, and green swirls and a white ceramic base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60552

Accession Number: 1942.2511.2

Candy Dish

White opalescent glass candy dish with cover, gothic arch motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60553

Accession Number: 1942.2512.1

Candy Dish

White opalescent glass candy dish with cover, gothic arch motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60554

Accession Number: 1942.2512.2

Inkwell

Cream-colored rectangular ceramic inkwell with floral swags and lids with floral knobs.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60555

Accession Number: 1942.2513

Fan

Paper fan with colorful printed scenes, includes a small mirror and ivory handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60556

Accession Number: 1942.2514

Easy Chair

Easy chair with a serpentine crest, shaped wings, and straight arms. Upholstered with white oilcloth secured with visible nailheads.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: oilcloth

GUSN: 60557

Accession Number: 1942.2515

Throw Pillow

Rectangular throw pillow with stenciled pears, watermelon, and grapes in basket. Green fabric backing.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 60558

Accession Number: 1942.2516

Sampler

Rectangular sampler with stitched borders, alphabets, buildings, and biblical motifs. Framed.

Date: 1821

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 60559

Accession Number: 1942.2517

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a floral arrangement in the center and a diamond pattern in red, blue, brown, and beige.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60560

Accession Number: 1942.2518

Canister

Multi-color transfer-printed ceramic canister with straight sides with lid and a peony motif.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: Copeland-Spode (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60561

Accession Number: 1942.2519

Vase

Turquoise slag glass rectangular vase with footed base.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60562

Accession Number: 1942.2520

Candlestand

Scallop-topped candlestand with a turned shaft with an urn and collar base and three cabriole legs with snake feet.

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 60563

Accession Number: 1942.2521

Wall Hanging

Rectangular panel of toile fabric bound on three sides with tape. The copperplate printed scene depicts the treaty between William Penn and Native Peoples. It hangs on the wall in the Pineapple Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House with framed art hung over it.

Date: 1785

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 60564

Accession Number: 1942.2522

Electrified Lantern

Conical shaped lantern punched with stars and diamonds with a bulbous etched glass shade.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60565

Accession Number: 1942.2523

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