Historic New England

Photograph

Molded gilt wood frame, under glass. Sepia-toned landscape of hills on either side, brook runs down the center, with a path to the right of the brook. An elderly man is sitting on the side of the path. Backed with brown paper.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12703

Accession Number: 1971.1808

Portrait of a Woman

Charcoal drawing of a young woman; three-quarter bust-length view. Blue velvet frame with an ovoid reserve. Under glass.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Kuatz (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), glass (material), paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12704

Accession Number: 1971.1809

Ambrotype

Centered ambrotype of an elderly woman, seated in a fur-covered chair. She wears a dark dress with a light colored shawl and holds embroidery in her lap. To the right is a tapestry covered table. White drap background. Wood frame has an applied spiral gesso rope at the center, gilded.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Cox, G. C. (Photographer)

Material: ambrotypes (photographs), gesso, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12705

Accession Number: 1971.1810

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a seascape- possibly the Isles of Shoals, showing islands with trees in the foreground. Black painted molded wood frame, enclosed under glass by a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12706

Accession Number: 1971.1811

Watercolor

Drawing of a brick arched gate, grassy foreground. Backed with two boards held by wallpaper. White painted wood frame has a ribbed edge with silver gesso scrolls along the inner edge. Under glass with two white mats.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Tillon, H. I. (Maker)

Material: gesso, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), reeding, wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12707

Accession Number: 1971.1812

Print

Sepia-toned photo of a painting of the Armoured Saint, standing in a doorway. He holds a broken staff in his right hand, his left hand on his hips. A swag of fruit hangs above his head. in the background is a winding road leading to a castle on the hillside. Dark stained wood frame has a double rais...

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12708

Accession Number: 1971.1813

Block Print

Block print of the countryside on brown paper. A stone fence, at the right, in the foreground with nearby women tending a flock of grazing sheep. A stream, at the left, leads to a small town in the distance with a windmill atop the hill. Three part wood frame with an outer edge in acanthus leaf moti...

Date: dated 1886

Maker: Possibly Share, H. Pruett (Maker)

Material: block printing (relief printing process), glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12709

Accession Number: 1971.1814

Photograph

Simple oak frame with a white mat. Sepia-toned photo of classical ruins, probably Pompeii or Herculeaneum. Backed with brown paper.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12710

Accession Number: 1971.1815

Photograph

Pair of black and white views of a catherdral, one interior and one exterior. Mounted together under glass with an off-white mat in a thin black molded frame.

Date: 1900-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12711

Accession Number: 1971.1816

Photograph of a Steamship

Black and white photograph of a steamboat in stormy seas. Under glass in a simple black frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Muller, E., Jr. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12712

Accession Number: 1971.1817

Jesus and Mary Visiting St. Elizabeth and John the Baptist

Black and white print reproduction of Mary and Jesus visiting St. Elizabeth and John the Baptist surrounded by putti, sheep and an old man. Under glass in a off-white mat and a simple walnut frame.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12713

Accession Number: 1971.1818

Two Foxes

Backs of two bown foxes, one turning to look at the viewer. Elaborate gilt and gesso frame with beadings, fleur-de-lis and corn motif.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 12714

Accession Number: 1971.1819

Watercolor Landscape

Landscape of rock-lined path and a birch tree in a blue and green palette. Under glass in an off-white mat with a thin molded wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Possibly May, Mary Ann (Morison), 1844-1936 (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12715

Accession Number: 1971.1820

Print

Forest scene with a temple in the background, depicting a winged young boy and a goddess with an eagle. Under glass in a molded gilt frame with a walnut exterior edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Adams, H. (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12716

Accession Number: 1971.1821.1

Print

Forest scene with a temple in the background, depicting a winged young boy and a woman embracing. Under glass in a molded gilt frame with a walnut exterior edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Adams, H. (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12717

Accession Number: 1971.1821.2

Landscape Drawing

Marshland in a predominately blue and brown palette. Under glass in an off-white mat and a simple wood molded frame.

Date: 1887

Maker: Morison, Elizabeth Whitridge (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12718

Accession Number: 1971.1822

Mary and Baby Jesus

A print of a religious scene with Mary holding baby Jesus flanked by two women praying (probably Anne and Elizabeth). Under glass in a wide molded wood frame. Pine back boards.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12719

Accession Number: 1971.1823

Photograph

Black and white photo of an Arc de Triomphe. City in the background. Rectangular oak frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12720

Accession Number: 1971.1824

Globe

Plater celestial globe sits on a tripod base with ring-turned legs with three vase-turned stretchers. Brass ring surrounds the circumference vertically. The legs enclose the horizontal circumference.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), oak (wood), plaster, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12721

Accession Number: 1971.1825

Book Rack

Flat rectangular base enclosed by hinged scallopecd ends with dark burl and blonde veneer forming a cameo and scroll pattern.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: veneer, burl veneer, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12722

Accession Number: 1971.1826

Cat Figurine

Hollow porcelain figurine of a sitting white cat. Pink bow tied around its neck, tall and spots, green eyes. Front paw resting on the mouse. Green base.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12723

Accession Number: 1971.1827

Humidor

Barrel shaped jar with two sets of raised molded gilt stripes around the body. Domed lid with a mushroom finial.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 12724

Accession Number: 1971.1828

Matchbox

Gilt-colored cast metal rectanguloid box with a scrolled, raised motif on edges. Sits on four bracket feet. Hinged lid is stepped with central scrolled vine motif. Inside, it is undecorated.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, white metal

GUSN: 12725

Accession Number: 1971.1829

Rice Bowl and Saucer

A) A circular bowl with a slight flare lip and foot ring. B) Slightly dished saucer with a foot ring. Both are in brown lacquer without surface decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 12726

Accession Number: 1971.1830AB

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses with red leather casing around frontal lenses. Painted black with brass-colored rims enclosing the lower lenses.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12727

Accession Number: 1971.1831

Eyeglasses Case

Tan leather case formed in two parts. Top sides over bottom. Rectanguloid with rounded corners. Top front has tooled and painted bust of a Native American chief, in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and his hair in pigtails at the front.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), tooling

GUSN: 12728

Accession Number: 1971.1832

Trophy

Copper-colored finish on an urn-shaped body with double flat-topped "C" handles. Circular foot.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12729

Accession Number: 1971.1833

Eyeglasses Case

Rectangular black lacquer case in two parts, the cover sliding over the bottom. The cover is divided horizontally in half with the top half caned wicker and the bottom half with a hand-painted carp motif and a gilded leaf decoration, on both the front and back side. The lower half of the case is und...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lacquering, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wicker

GUSN: 12730

Accession Number: 1971.1834

Pouch

Circular body. The top has a burnished shield design held closed by a leather strap (broken) and snaps. Buckle loop at the top.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 12731

Accession Number: 1971.1835

Case

Flat black leather case with silver-colored metal edges and a latch that opens to two leather flaps against a black cotton background.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather, metal

GUSN: 12732

Accession Number: 1971.1836

Card or Cigarette Case

Rectangular card case covered with red leather on the front and back, and tooled in a diamond pattern. The frame is a brass-colored metal with inscribed scrolls. Inside, on the front and back are a half-flap or pocket of corresponding leather, lined with burgundy fabric.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Bailey & C.B. (?) (Maker)

Material: cloth, leather, metal, tooling

GUSN: 12733

Accession Number: 1971.1837

Match Safe or Holder

Molded in the form of a seated frog. The head is hinged on as a lid.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12734

Accession Number: 1971.1838

Ashtray

Irregular edged circular shape with hatch cuts forming a sand dollar-like design.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), stone (rock)

GUSN: 12735

Accession Number: 1971.1839

Book Rack

Rectangular form with geometrically carved rectangular base. Hinged carved ends in a leaf motif that slide out to accomodate more books.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12736

Accession Number: 1971.1840

Printing Block

Cut stone blocks in two different shield shapes with crowns.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12737

Accession Number: 1971.1841.1-2

Pipe Head and Case

A) Celluloid pipe bowl in the shape of a man's head with a beard, and wearing a hat (pirate?). There is a hole at the top of his head for tobacco. The projection at the back has a hole to attach the stem. B) The hinged leather case conforms to the shape of the pipe bowl and has a curved area for the...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cloth, leather

GUSN: 12738

Accession Number: 1971.1842AB

Saucer

Red on a black ground with gilt decoration of two flowers and a flying bird. Circular shallow body.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering

GUSN: 12739

Accession Number: 1971.1843

Tortoise Shell

Brown and gold patterned domed tortoise shell.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12740

Accession Number: 1971.1844

Desk Tray

Molded edged rectangular tray sits on four knopped feet. Top has two outer oblong grooves, two square cut-outs with applied scalloped brass around edge and red velvet in the bottom. Central "C" handle surmounts a knopped inkwell cover. Bottom of gray covered with brown leather.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), burl veneer, leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12741

Accession Number: 1971.1845AB

Pen Tray

Rectangular tray has gently flared edges. Raised decoration of two frogs caught in cattails. Lip design has a leaf motif. Underside has a single frog sitting on a lily pad with water flowers at right.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12742

Accession Number: 1971.1846

Dog Collar

Leather dog collar has a studded circular motif. Central ring applied to the collar. Brass buckle.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 12743

Accession Number: 1971.1847

Sleeve Remnant

Long sleeve with all seams torn out except hem around wrist. Very full above the elbow.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 12744

Accession Number: 1971.1899

Pipe and Case

Pipe bowl lacquered and molded in the shape of and Arab's head. Front shows the face, beard and moustache, and wearing a turban. Stem tapers back to a point. Circular hold for tobacco at the top of its head. The conforming hinged case is black leather. Inside has red velvet and a blue satin lining.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), lacquering, leather, molding (forming), satin, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12745

Accession Number: 1971.1848AB

Pipe

Pipe bowl in teh shape of a wolf's head with his mouth open. The stem is yellow plastic with a metal band around the base. The stem curves upwar with a knopped end.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), metal, plastic (organic material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12746

Accession Number: 1971.1849

Achievement Certificate

Black painted wood frame with a rounded edge. Under glass. Document from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed Ralph May a "Sergeant in the First Motor Corps of the State Guard".

Date: dated 9/10/1919

Maker: Massachusetts State Guard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12647

Accession Number: 1971.1758

Flag Game Block

Blocks have papered front and back. Front side has colorful flag of country with name of the country above. Back side gives vital statistics of the country: type of government, religion, population, capital and location.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12648

Accession Number: 1971.1759.1-34

Bear Statue

Carved wood statue of a grizzly bear, standing on a hind leg in stride. Its left front arm at its side, the right saluting. Over the right shoulder is a strap which holds a basket at each end. Mouth open. It has a round base and is roughly carved.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12649

Accession Number: 1971.1760

Rogers Group Sculpture - Huguenot Lovers

Flat ovoid base, hollow inside, and is painted tan overall. Man and woman embracing - the woman wears a long full skirt, short coat with puffled sleeves and peplum; the man wears long stockings, a short coat, a ruffled collar and cap. seventeenth century style.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Sullivan, A. C. (Caster) Possibly Rogers (Sculptor)

Material: casting (process), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 12650

Accession Number: 1971.1761

Battledore Racket

Battledore racket has a round shaft with a tapered handle. Leather hanging loop at the end of the handle. Wooden shaft is wrapped with leather grip. Frame of the racket is wooden and covered with tooled leather. Front and back of balloon-shaped head of the racket is covered with a thin baleen-type ...

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12651

Accession Number: 1971.1762

Trophy

Domed circular base with a raised border of leaves and a thin stem. Conical shaped bowl with two elongated C-shaped handles with scrolled spurs. Lip of the bowl is beaded with a border of raised leaves below.

Date: dated 9/4/1911

Maker: Dieges and Clust (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12652

Accession Number: 1971.1763

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