Historic New England

Cosmetic Jar

A) Baluster shaped body, pierced walls, painted "Wedgewood" blue with white highlights. B) Conical shaped top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, piercing

GUSN: 5559

Accession Number: 1971.862AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed body, two are yellow with multicolored flowers, two with genre scenes; scalloped rim. B) Matching saucer.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5560

Accession Number: 1971.863AB

Trinket Box

Metal turtle-shaped box, shell hinged on side.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), metal

GUSN: 5561

Accession Number: 1971.864

Souvenir Dish

Shallow oval dish; no foot; depicts the front facade of the Duomo in Florence.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), printing (process), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 5562

Accession Number: 1971.865

Bowl with Lid

A) Ring foot, flattened bulbous body with band of putti against a foliate background; two part mold. B) Lid has rondel at center with putti, encircled by a bay leaf garland.

Date: ca. 190

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5563

Accession Number: 1971.866AB

Vase

Ovoid shape, rounded shoulder, short neck, turquoise ground with flower and butterfly design, brass fragments scattered over ground.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5564

Accession Number: 1971.867

Vase

Pad foot, short stem, V-shaped vase, flat wall with applied light blue thread, applied reticulated and scalloped band on either side.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5565

Accession Number: 1971.868

Ewer

Translucent iridescent glass; flat base, ground pontil, oval body; long, paneled neck rising from side, flat lip, applied handle.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5566

Accession Number: 1971.869

Candlestick

Three dimensional frog with front feet placed on lily pad, flower on pad forms candle socket.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5567

Accession Number: 1971.870

Candlesnuffer

Concave extinguisher, shaped edge, elaborate cloisonne arabesque on surface, twisted stem, shaped cloisonne finial.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enameling

GUSN: 5568

Accession Number: 1971.871

Can

Cylindrical copper container in woven copper sheath, three brass "bamboo" feet.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), copper (metal), weaving

GUSN: 5569

Accession Number: 1971.872

Reticule

Bivalve shell fitted with brass rims, hinge, and clasp; brass chain for handle.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 5570

Accession Number: 1971.873

Animal Figurine

Two part mold; pig figurine with pink body and black spots.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5571

Accession Number: 1971.874

Jar

A) Cylindrical container, tapered towards base, threaded lip. B) Cylindrical slightly domed lid, reverse threads on inside edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 5572

Accession Number: 1971.875AB

Whist

Rectangular slab of wood with movable ivory tabs at edge, tabs decorated with gilded insects and birds, a floral sprig on top.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5573

Accession Number: 1971.876

Candlestick

Tripod paw feet, cylindrical base, reeded column with projecting arm and candle socket; section surmounting column missing; design shows classical influence.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), metal

GUSN: 5574

Accession Number: 1971.877

Bellpull

Long rectangular needlepoint bell pull; dark blue ground; undulating, flowing vine with petitpoint birds; yarn tassle at end;, watered silk backing; not connected to bell.

Maker: unknown

Material: petit point, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5575

Accession Number: 1971.878

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5576

Accession Number: 1971.879.1

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5577

Accession Number: 1971.879.2

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5578

Accession Number: 1971.879.3

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5579

Accession Number: 1971.879.4

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5580

Accession Number: 1971.879.5

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5581

Accession Number: 1971.879.6

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5582

Accession Number: 1971.879.7

Curtain Hook

Cylindrical with stylized floral motif in high relief, concave tin backing, mounted on turned brass shaft, threaded at end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5583

Accession Number: 1971.879.8

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5584

Accession Number: 1971.880.1

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5585

Accession Number: 1971.880.2

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5586

Accession Number: 1971.880.3

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5587

Accession Number: 1971.880.4

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5588

Accession Number: 1971.880.5

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5589

Accession Number: 1971.880.6

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5590

Accession Number: 1971.880.7

Window Curtain

Loosely woven herringbone weave; unlined; pleated gathers at top.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5591

Accession Number: 1971.880.8

Window Cornice

Wooden cornice, carved in the shape of a lance, with gilt and painted "feather" and arrowhead on opposite ends.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mahogany (wood), softwood

GUSN: 5592

Accession Number: 1971.881.1A

Window Cornice

Wooden cornice, carved in the shape of a lance, with gilt and painted "feather" and arrowhead on opposite ends.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mahogany (wood), softwood

GUSN: 5593

Accession Number: 1971.881.2A

Window Cornice

Wooden cornice, carved in the shape of a lance, with gilt and painted "feather" and arrowhead on opposite ends; longer than .1 and .2.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mahogany (wood), softwood

GUSN: 5594

Accession Number: 1971.881.3A

Window Cornice

Original laths for cornices; elongated rectangular board with two notches cut into front to receive valance and with two ends and one medial brace notched to receive curtain rods.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mahogany (wood), softwood

GUSN: 5595

Accession Number: 1971.881.2B

Window Cornice

Dowel-formed curtain rod.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mahogany (wood), softwood

GUSN: 5597

Accession Number: 1971.881.3B

Doorstop

Cast brass hemispherically shaped base, surmounted by ornament with flanking volutes, projecting brass rod with C-shaped handle finial, base filled with lead.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 5598

Accession Number: 1971.882.1

Doorstop

Cast brass hemispherically shaped base, surmounted by ornament with flanking volutes, projecting brass rod with C-shaped handle finial, base filled with lead.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 5599

Accession Number: 1971.882.2

Lava Rock

Irregular conformation of black lava in solid form.

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5600

Accession Number: 1971.883

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; white composition exterior, diaper pattern on sides; figures in a landscape in low relief on top (maroon background).

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5601

Accession Number: 1971.884AB

Photograph

Photograph of Mrs. Mary Ann May (James R.) standing in the garden of the Rundlet-May house; grey wooden frame.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 5602

Accession Number: 1971.885

Photograph

Photograph of James R. May and Elihu Chauncey (right) standing on the front steps of the house; out of focus.

Date: ca. 1902

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 5603

Accession Number: 1971.886

Lizard Statue

Brass lizards, fully articulated bodies; tail on B is more tightly coiled than on A.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5604

Accession Number: 1971.887A

Needlework Bookmark

On preforated Bristol board, heart with a rose, and at bottom another rose with leaves and arabesque. Folded in a sheet of white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10539

Accession Number: 1995.527

Bell-shaped, of pale blue grosgrain silk, purple silk velvet, light brown satin and pale blue satin ribbon "hanger" to which are attached three clangers, of blue, green, and burgundy felt, which are the wipers.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 10540

Accession Number: 1995.484

Sampler

Small needlework alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Brown silk thread on tan fabric. Two complete alphabets with additional practice letters and numbers 1-6.

Date: 1793

Maker: Dean, Rachel, 1783-1845 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), hand sewing, embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 10541

Accession Number: 1995.399

Clock

Wooden, white faced clock over reverse painting on glass; three brass urn shaped finials, side columns, hinged glass door, scrolling top and button, clock trimmed in gold and red with floral design in middle; painting is a country scene with a white house at right.

Date: 1825-1829

Maker: Neal, Elisha (Maker) Terry, Samuel (Clockmaker) Terry, Eli (Inventor)

GUSN: 10542

Accession Number: 1995.400

Silhouette

Framed silhouette of Sally Pierce of Portland, ME. Silhouette is cut from green paper or fabric. The silhouette is enhanced by ink drawing surrounding it. Paper backing. Frame is made of wood. The part surrounding the picture is painted black. The rest of the frame is not painted. Brown ribbon edged...

Date: Late 18th to Early 19th C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10544

Accession Number: 1995.402

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