Historic New England

Print

Chromolithograph of the Madonna and child. She has a blue-gray drape over her head and covering the child. Mother is standing and both mother and child look directly out at viewers. Faces of cherubs surround the two. Frame: 1/2 in. brown(?) wood.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23374

Accession Number: 1998.1561

Summer

Engraving of a young girl dressed in a long dress with a waist bow and a straw hat with a bow. The girl is holding a basket of berries in her right hand and has two berries held up in her left hand. A grove of trees and a small cottage are behind her. Frame: 1/2 in. black.

Maker: Sheppard, C. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23375

Accession Number: 1998.1562

Portrait of a Man

Half-length portrait of a man with a coat draped over his left arm, a long cloth covering for his head, a short coat, vest, shirt and a cross pendant. The man has dark hair, dark eyes and a moustache. The handle of a short covered sword is seen in his waistband. Frame: 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23376

Accession Number: 1998.1563

Print

Chromolithograph of a man standing up in a batteau and poling his way through a pond. A field, some trees, probably a church, and some homes can be seen in the distance. Mounted in a 1 inch gold frame.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23377

Accession Number: 1998.1564.1

Print

Chromolithograph of a white Tudor country house set in a pastoral setting w/ a river running under a bridge nearby. Sheep are on a hill and trees form a backdrop. Framed.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23378

Accession Number: 1998.1564.2

Photograph

Half-length, frontal portrait of Mary Mellus Tucker, the actress. Mary is wearing a black lacy head piece and holds a feather fan. She has brown curly hair and is wearing a short sleeve blouse. Frame: 2 1/2 in. oval gilt.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23379

Accession Number: 1998.1565

Print

Black and white lithograph of a courtyard scene. On the left, a butcher is feeding a dog w/ a halo? a scrap of food. A young girl is patting the dog and holds her mother's right hand. On the right, 2 figures on horses are speaking to a nun and 2 children.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23380

Accession Number: 1998.1566

Photograph

Photograph of wintery scene w/ a tree and some bushes covered in snow in the foreground and a colonial mansion also covered in the background. There is approx. 4-6 inches of newly fallen snow in the photograph.

Date: 1900-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 23381

Accession Number: 1998.1567

Photograph

Chromolithograph taken from arial photograph of the view surrounding St. Peter's Dome. A road and/or railroad track line can be seen winding in and out along the mountain sides. A valley separates two ranges.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography

GUSN: 23382

Accession Number: 1998.1568

Print

Chromolithograph of a toll road in Colorado. Two figures on horseback are paused high up on the road. The roadside drops steeply into the valley below. A blue/purple mountain is in the distance.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Possibly Robertson, D. D. (Maker) Williamson-Haffner Eng. Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23383

Accession Number: 1998.1569

Print

Hand-colored lithograph in a 1/2 in. brown wooden frame of a white dog sitting before two pairs of shoes--a man's and a woman's. A "keep off grass" sign is seen in the background. The woman is wearing black pumps and red skirt and the man is wearing black shoes.

Date: 1909

Maker: Colby, V. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23384

Accession Number: 1998.1570

Print

Clipped and framed magazine illustration of nine Native Americans wearing yellow headbands, and blue, tan or brown clothing watching what looks to be a train or a herd of animals in the far distance. All Native Americans have their faces turned from the viewers, 8 are on horseback and one man kneels...

Date: 1901

Maker: Wen, F. R. Sauer (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23385

Accession Number: 1998.1571

Print

Black and white print of a painting of one, if not two, English Setter(s) and a pointer in a field pointing a bird in the grass. Trees and bushes are behind the dogs. Magazine illustration.

Date: 1880-1930 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23386

Accession Number: 1998.1572

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of Isaac Carr w/ light brown, short hair, light eyes, and wearing a dark suit jacket, vest and bow, w/ a white shirt. The man is portly and has a full face and double chin. Frame: 1 1/2 in. black wood.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23387

Accession Number: 1998.1573

Portrait of Isaac Carr

Monochrome watercolor in black and white. Bust-length portrait of Isaac Carr with dark hair, light colored eyes, and wearing a dark suit jacket, vest and bow with a white shirt. The man is portly and has a full face and double chin. Frame: oval, 2 in. black and gold.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23388

Accession Number: 1998.1574

Photograph

Bust portrait of Annie Clarke looking off to her right and up. She has brown curly hair pulled back into a bun and dark eyes. She wears a fluffy white boa, a heart locket and a lacy blouse. Frame: 2 1/4 in. black oval frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23389

Accession Number: 1998.1575

Photograph

Full length photograph of Richard H. Tucker Jr. seated w/ his right hand resting on his black Newfoundland dog. Tucker is wearing dark trousers, a vest, jacket and overcoat and faces forward. His hair is graying and he wears a beard. Mounted in a dark wood and gilt 2 1/2 in. oval frame.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23390

Accession Number: 1998.1576

Mirror

Mirror in frame w/ arched top. Rounded corners. Several molded layers between interior and exterior borders of frame. Inner most border thin w/ gilt trim.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23391

Accession Number: 1998.1577

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of the park fountain and city hall in N.Y. Carriages, horses, pedestrians, and street vendors are seen along the roads. The city has an iron fence around it and inside people enjoy the fountain and park. Frame: 4 3/4 in. dark wood.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23392

Accession Number: 1998.1578

Membership certificate

A membership certificate certifying that Jane Armstrong Tucker was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A blue seal is affixed to the bottom of the certificate. Frame: 1 1/4 in. brown and gilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 23393

Accession Number: 1998.1579

Print

Print that features men and women playing many different roles. The man is featured as a jockey, courting a woman, playing tennis and playing the base. The women are always dressed in evening wear waiting to be courted. Frame: 1/2 in. black.

Date: 1894

Maker: American Lithographic Co. (Maker) Truth Company (Maker) Possibly Hubbard, Arthur W. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 23394

Accession Number: 1998.1580

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of Adam and Eve and two of each animal. In the center of the print, a nude Eve points w/ her left hand at the apples in the tree. Adam sits on a moss-covered rock and accepts an apple. Lions, tigers, a snake, horses, dogs and cats surround the couple. Frame: 1 1/2 in.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Nurnberg (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23395

Accession Number: 1998.1581

Photograph

Tinted photograph of a very young girl, Lois Patience, in a white lacy dress and a black necklace. She has very short brown curly hair and blue eyes and has her right shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. Frame: 1 in. gilt carved.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23396

Accession Number: 1998.1582

Portrait of Queen Mary

Bust-portrait engraving of Queen Mary in a frame. Her dark, long curly hair is held back with a comb and she is wearing pearls and large pearl earrings. Beneath the frame within the print is a queen's crown and three classical women in a smaller frame. 3/4 in. black frame.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Kneller, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23397

Accession Number: 1998.1583

Photograph

1/2 length, seated portrait of a man w/ gray/white thinning hair, moustache and dark eyes wearing a dark jacket and vest, lighter tie and tie pin, white shirt and striped pants. Frame: 2 3/4 darkwood w/ gold decoration.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23398

Accession Number: 1998.1584

Poker

Poker, steel w/ brass urn finial. Poker angled at bottom 90 degrees and bulbous in 2 places along steel rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19993

Accession Number: 1998.580

Pot

Cast iron pot on 3 legs w/ handle; fire scarring on bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19994

Accession Number: 1998.581

Firescreen

Brass folding firescreen, four panels joined by finial-topped brass rod. Tightly-meshed screen.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19995

Accession Number: 1998.582

Whisk broom

Small handleless whisk broom, fastened w/ thread and wire. Topped w/ metal cap and hanger.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 19996

Accession Number: 1998.583

Fire brand set

Birch logfire starter kit, souvenir of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Small birch log hollowed out to serve as container for pine "firebrands". Rawhide strap serves as handle. Paper instructions.

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: Birchcraft Studio (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19997

Accession Number: 1998.584

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, molded ceramic w/ relief design of lilies and butterflies; design w/ blue background and banded neck; cap banded w/ pointed top.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19998

Accession Number: 1998.585

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, view of Heidelberg on front; relief of man drinking out of goblet and brweing machine on sides; German writing inscribed on front.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19999

Accession Number: 1998.586

Aerial View of Havre

This aerial view of Havre shows sailing vessels in the harbor and canals docking. Ships are seen in the ocean to the left and figures are seen on city streets and along the docks. Mounted in a one inch silver and gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Ch. Fichot (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 20000

Accession Number: 1998.587

Oriental rug

Oriental rug in red and blue, 2 fringed edges. Multiple rectangular borders and primary diamond shape in pattern.

Date: 1960-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20001

Accession Number: 1998.588

Tracery

Wooden Gothic tracery; painted grey.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 20002

Accession Number: 1964.397A

Curtain rod

Curtain rod, wooden w/ rings; ball shape on each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20003

Accession Number: 1998.589

Window curtain

Window curtain including valance (A), 2 tails (B&C) and 2 tie-backs (D&E). A)= Yellow swag bunched twice. Fringe and tassles (orange, yellow and brown); 2 small connected side tails of copper satin (see receipt). Austrian valance. B&C)= Yellow side tails w/ white cotton back. (Receipt says wheat...

Date: 1972

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 20004

Accession Number: 1998.590A-E

Capital

Oak capital, possibly for half-round pilaster.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 20005

Accession Number: 1965.144

Box

Red composition box. Small geometrical design on sides (diamond shapes) and busy floral design on top (rose and leaf shapes).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), composition (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 20006

Accession Number: 1998.591AB

Blotter

Leather blotter w/ wooden handle. Leather patterned like crocodile skin. Base of blotter curved and covered w/ paper. Blots of ink on base.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20007

Accession Number: 1998.592

Etagere

Etagere, 5 shelves w/ carved edges. Spool-turned supporting arms w/ finial tops. Stained dark brown. Currently containing a shelf clock, lidded box and dictionaries and Bibles.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20008

Accession Number: 1998.265

Trinket box

Japanese lacquered box w/ hinged lid. Gilt decoration on lid, mostly floral detail.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20009

Accession Number: 1998.266

Graining rollers

Boxed set of rollers for graining wood. Three rubber rollers w/ different incised designs. In a box w/ paper-grained exterior.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), rubber (material)

GUSN: 20010

Accession Number: 1998.267.1-4

Shelf clock

Shelf clock, black marble w/ ormolu trim. Mounted w/ statue of Columbus in armor. Roman numeral dial w/ faded inscription.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 20011

Accession Number: 1998.268

Portrait of Joseph Armstrong

Chest-length oil portrait of a man, Joseph Armstrong, with his right shoulder slightly further away than his left but facing forward. He has light brown hair, gray/green eyes and is wearing a black bow and jacket with a white shirt. Framed in a plain 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20012

Accession Number: 1998.269

Tilt-top table

Rosewood tilt-top table w/ inlaid top featuring birds surrounded by wreath of flowers and leaves. Twisted baluster and carved tripod legs. Drop pendant finial beneath baluster.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20013

Accession Number: 1998.270

Sofa

Sofa, part of a parlor set. Tri-partite serpentine back and crest rail with grape cluster ornamentation carved on mid-section. Skirt repeats similar shape and detail. Scrolled arms and cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20014

Accession Number: 1998.271.1

Screw

Iron forged wood screws; no taper/blunt end. Painted black. Possibly one missing. A-E: Round head. F: Countersunk head.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20015

Accession Number: 1967.108C-G

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20016

Accession Number: 1998.271.2

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20017

Accession Number: 1998.271.3

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