Historic New England

Andiron

Andiron with a ball topped columnar shaft and ball and claw feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 59212

Accession Number: 1942.2774.2

Figurine

Green, gold, and cream figurine of a standing man holding a jar.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 59213

Accession Number: 1942.2775

Figurine

Brown, green, and gold figurine of a standing man.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59214

Accession Number: 1942.2776.1

Horse Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a horse in fanciful trappings. One of a pair.

Date: 1760

Maker: Roos (Artist)

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 59215

Accession Number: 1942.2777.1

Animal Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a horse in fanciful trappings. One of a pair.

Date: 1760

Maker: Roos (Artist)

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 59216

Accession Number: 1942.2777.2

Figurine

Brown figurine of a girl on a mythical beast with a matching base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59217

Accession Number: 1942.2779

Candlestick

Candlestick with a putti holding a cornucopia on a crocodile with four ball feet and a shade.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 59218

Accession Number: 1942.2780

Talisman

Chinese good luck symbol, a round jade disk with a carved coin and bat motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59219

Accession Number: 1942.2781.1

Talisman

Chinese good luck symbol, a round jade disk with a carved coin and bat motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59220

Accession Number: 1942.2781.2

Fruit Bowl

Mustard-colored round shallow glass bowl with molded sides and a scalloped lip on a wooden stand.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59221

Accession Number: 1942.2782

Jardiniere Base

Wooden base for a jardiniere, round wth six legs with braces.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59222

Accession Number: 1942.2783

Glass Orange

Glass orange with a leaf with a mottled color and crackled texture.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59223

Accession Number: 1942.2784

Glass Lemon

Glass lemon with a crackled texture.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59224

Accession Number: 1942.2785

Glass Banana

Glass banana with a crackled texture.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59225

Accession Number: 1942.2786

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58998

Accession Number: 1942.3136.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58999

Accession Number: 1942.3136.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59000

Accession Number: 1942.3137.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59001

Accession Number: 1942.3137.2

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59002

Accession Number: 1942.3138.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59003

Accession Number: 1942.3138.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59004

Accession Number: 1942.3139.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59005

Accession Number: 1942.3139.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with ten rhinestone slides, circular numbers, and a narrow scalloped border. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 59006

Accession Number: 1942.3140.1

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with ten rhinestone slides, circular numbers, and a narrow scalloped border. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 59007

Accession Number: 1942.3140.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with five wide and three small moveable tabs. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59008

Accession Number: 1942.3141.1

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with five wide and three small moveable tabs. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59009

Accession Number: 1942.3141.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with fourteen moveable tabs, six with numbers. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59010

Accession Number: 1942.3142.1

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