Historic New England

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61079

Accession Number: 1942.1662.1

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 61080

Accession Number: 1942.1662.2

Cushion

One of a pair of tufted window seat cushions. Floral pattern on maroon ground.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 61081

Accession Number: 1942.1663.1

Cushion

One of a pair of tufted window seat cushions. Floral pattern on maroon ground.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 61082

Accession Number: 1942.1663.2

Electric Lamp

Electric table lamp on plain red column rising from square pedestal base with musical instruments, swags and stylized acanthus leaf decoration. Red silk shade.

Date: 1900-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61083

Accession Number: 1942.1664

Bell pull

Needlework bell pull in ribbon pattern. Red, yellow and black wool on beige ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61084

Accession Number: 1942.1665

Bell Pull Service Handle

Balaster shaped bell pull service handle with bulbous end of red, blue and white spiral stripes encased in colorless glass.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61085

Accession Number: 1942.1666

Tieback

One of a pair of curtain tiebacks. Red, lobed flower decoration in glass and brass with extending arm and wall mount.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61086

Accession Number: 1942.1667.1

Tieback

One of a pair of curtain tiebacks. Red, lobed flower decoration in glass and brass with extending arm and wall mount.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61087

Accession Number: 1942.1667.2

Candle Lantern

Candle lantern of amethyst glass, inverted bell with knob and chain supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61088

Accession Number: 1942.1668

Vase

Amethyst glass vase with baluster body and flared lip, faceted stem and circular foot.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 61089

Accession Number: 1942.1669

Serving Tray

Oval serving tray with canted sides two handgrips, red tole with gold running vine.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61090

Accession Number: 1942.1678

Camera Obscura

Rectangular camera obscura with circular lens at front. Japanned with floral decoration in gold and black on red.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61091

Accession Number: 1942.1679.1

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

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with round with straight sides and a conical lid with a clear glass finial.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60798

Accession Number: 1942.2622

Compote

Purple and white marbleized glass compote with a round bowl on a pedestal with a round base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60799

Accession Number: 1942.2624

Kaleidoscope

Circular base with a baluster shaped pedestal and a brass cylinder with a ship's wheel focus.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 60800

Accession Number: 1942.2626

Candlestand

Square top with indented corners, three cabriole, legs, and a shaft with an urn and flattened ball.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60801

Accession Number: 1942.2627

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with multi-color, three-dimensional flowers and leaves embroidered on a black ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60802

Accession Number: 1942.2628

Stool

Upholstered berlin work covering; rectangular frame with swept sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60803

Accession Number: 1942.2629

Writing Table

Inlaid and veneered writing table with three drawers and four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60804

Accession Number: 1942.2630

Mahogany banjo clock. Hinged cover over drum head. Gilded, lyre-shaped throat has glass panel. Rectangular panel also has glass cover with eglomise cartouche and banners. Circular dial. Shell Replaced finial. Clock supported by shell-carved bracket that is not original to clock.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Currier & Foster (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60805

Accession Number: 1942.2631

Cigarette Box

Gray and red rectangular box with a peony motif in gilt.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60806

Accession Number: 1942.2633

Pair of Stove Rests

Polychrome stove supports in the shape of a man with a high collar.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60807

Accession Number: 1942.2634.1-.2

Backgammon Set

Natural finish, rectangular, stained with naturalistic and geometric motifs.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood)

GUSN: 60809

Accession Number: 1942.2636

Game

Game with carved red disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60810

Accession Number: 1942.2637.1

Game

Game with carved cream-colored disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60811

Accession Number: 1942.2637.2

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60812

Accession Number: 1942.2638.1

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60813

Accession Number: 1942.2638.2

Portable Desk

Rectangular hinged lid with interior writing compartment and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 60814

Accession Number: 1942.2639

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60815

Accession Number: 1942.2642.1

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60816

Accession Number: 1942.2642.2

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60817

Accession Number: 1942.2642.3

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60818

Accession Number: 1942.2642.4

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60819

Accession Number: 1942.2642.5

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60820

Accession Number: 1942.2642.6

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60821

Accession Number: 1942.2642.7

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60822

Accession Number: 1942.2642.8

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60823

Accession Number: 1942.2642.9

Table Cover

Rectangular table scarf printed in an allover design of red, blue, and yellow with a border.

Date: 1820-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 60824

Accession Number: 1942.2643

Portrait of Petrarch

Bust-length portrait of a man; three-quarter view; orange toga over head; olive and acanthus wreaths.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: AFTER Bergeret (Maker) Noel & Massele (Engraver) Desnoyers, Augte. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 60825

Accession Number: 1942.2646

Portrait of Augusta, Princess of Brunswick and Lunenburg

Half-length portrait of a woman with her head to the right; wearing a yellow gown and robe with ermine trim. Bottom of print reads "Her Royal Highness, Augusta, Hereditary Priness of Brunswick & Lunenburg."

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: AFTER Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 (Maker) Corbalt, Philip (Engraver) Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60826

Accession Number: 1942.2647