Historic New England

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

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: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

Cup and Saucer

Rose medallion pattern teacup and saucer.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61043

Accession Number: 1942.1907AB

Coffeepot

White and gilt coffeepot with a bulbous reeded body, a narrow mouth, a strap handle, and a domed lid.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pearlware

GUSN: 61044

Accession Number: 1942.1908

Bowl

Buff-colored hexagonal bowl with a deep well, canted sides, and a basket weave decoration.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 61045

Accession Number: 1942.1909

Coffeepot

Cream-colored footed coffeepot with a bulbous body, braided handle, acanthus spout, and a lid.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61046

Accession Number: 1942.1910

Teapot

Cream-colored apple-shaped teapot with a braided strap handle, cabbage leaf spout, and a lid.

Date: 1770-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61047

Accession Number: 1942.1911

Compote

Cream-colored circular compote with a reeded body and a scalloped lip.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61048

Accession Number: 1942.1912

Mug

Cream, black, green, and blue cylindrical mug with an ear handle, a domed lid, and a Swedish ship on the side.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61049

Accession Number: 1942.1913

Compote

Cream, red, and green scallop shell compote supported by branches of coral and seashells.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61050

Accession Number: 1942.1914

Platter

White, oval platter with a deep well, curved sides, and a molded eagle and wheat motif. With the words "Waste Not, Want Not" on the rim.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Attributed to Greenwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 61051

Accession Number: 1942.1915

Floor Plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Architectural floor plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House with labeled rooms. It is hand colored.

Date: 1925

Maker: Attributed to Hanson, Halfdan M., 1884-1952 (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 61052

Accession Number: 1942.2153

Floor Plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Architectural floor plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The rooms are labeled, it is hand colored, and framed.

Date: 1925

Maker: Attributed to Hanson, Halfdan M., 1884-1952 (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 61053

Accession Number: 1942.2154

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with a circular foot, reel stem, cylindrical body, and a conical lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61054

Accession Number: 1942.2632.1

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with a circular foot, reel stem, cylindrical body, and a conical lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61055

Accession Number: 1942.2632.2

Bowl

Circular bowl with a flat bottom, curved sides, and a molded lip.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61056

Accession Number: 1942.4087

Trinket Box

Rose and white box with a six lobed body, a reserve with a crest and flowers, and a fish scale decoration. With a hinged lid.

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61057

Accession Number: 1942.4510

Teapot

Cream, red, black, and gilt round teapot with a branch spout, and a braided handle.

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61058

Accession Number: 1982.323

Display Case

Rectangular display case with a wooden frame, five panels, and clear glass.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 61059

Accession Number: 1942.5115

Stand

Circular stand with a molded edge and an indent in the center.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61060

Accession Number: 1942.5116

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61061

Accession Number: 1942.5117.1

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61062

Accession Number: 1942.5117.2

Doorknob

Round white doorknob with a floral decoration and a screw at the center, with ribbed sections.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61063

Accession Number: 1942.5118

Bust

Bust of George Washington with head slightly turned, wearing side curls and ponytail. Painted black.

Date: 1812

Maker: Tolby (Maker)

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

GUSN: 61064

Accession Number: 1942.1600

Miniature Portrait

Bust-length profile (.A) of Adam Duncan, Viscount of Camperdown (1731-1804). Figure has a ponytail and side curls and wears a navy blue uniform with epaulets and medals. Figure is two-dimensional and is formed from hand-colored wax. Maple rectangular frame (.B).

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax, maple (wood)

GUSN: 61065

Accession Number: 1942.1619.AB

Miniature Portrait

Miniature bust length profile portrait of a man wearing a blue coat vest; dark. blue stock, wig.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 61066

Accession Number: 1942.1620

Silhouette

This positive-cut silhouette of a young man standing with his hat in his hand is set on a lithographed background that depicts a meadow with a stream in the background. The man stands flanked by trees and a tree stump. The silhouette is set under glass in a tiger maple frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Brown, William Henry, 1808- (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product), tiger maple

GUSN: 61067

Accession Number: 1942.1638

Silhouette of William Henry Harrison

Full length positive-cut silhouette of William Henry Harrison pasted onto a lithographed background. Man is standing, facing right, with his right hand tucked into his right pocket. Window in background has a pair of fringed damask curtains held up by curved tie backs. Window flanked by two tables, ...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Brown, William Henry, 1808- (Artist) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Lithographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), lithography, tiger maple

GUSN: 61068

Accession Number: 1942.1639

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