Historic New England

Parasol

Small blue silk parasol with blue and white ruffles; white silk lining; grained straight wood handle (ivory base is missing), shaft and ferrule with metal cap.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53067

Accession Number: 1942.578

Parasol

Black half silk covered with overlapping runs of black Spanish blonde machine made lace; black lacquered wood handle/shaft; carved wooden knob at base; angled tip; metal ribs.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lace (needlework), lacquering, metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53068

Accession Number: 1942.580

Black machine made Chantilly lace over black half satin; telescoping handle; T-shaped handle; marquise hinge; black silk lining; bulbous ferrule. In original two-piece cardboard box covered with white moire.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, Chantilly lace, metal, paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53069

Accession Number: 1942.583

Firescreen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53070

Accession Number: 1942.584

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57527

Accession Number: 1942.3336.1

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57528

Accession Number: 1942.3336.2

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57529

Accession Number: 1942.3337.1

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57530

Accession Number: 1942.3337.2

Wall Box

Green; rectangular, tapering at top; nailhole; 12 cmprtmnts; center handle.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57531

Accession Number: 1942.3340

Boot

Black; square toe & stack heel; red ext. shin panel, pull on straps

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 57532

Accession Number: 1942.3342.1

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat, collapsible bonnet; pnk & gr flor

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Davitt (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57533

Accession Number: 1942.3357

Inkstand

Inkstand with two colorless glass wells suspended between frame with nautical motif.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57534

Accession Number: 1942.4464

Phonograph

Phonograph with black rectangular base, cylindrical wheel and conical amplifier; gilt outlining.

Date: 1898-1900

Maker: Edison, Thomas A. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 57535

Accession Number: 1942.4616

Plant Stand

Circular curved skirt with lotus & mum motif, molded edge, square legs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57536

Accession Number: 1942.4913

Shelf

Rectangular platform, ornately sawn bracket & backboard; black trim.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57537

Accession Number: 1942.4914

Picture

Grey with pink heightening; rectangular ; river with sailboats moored/banks

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Loste(?), W. J. S. (Artist)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57538

Accession Number: 1942.4915

Photographic Print

Rectangular ; sepia tone; road, twig fence & vine covered gate; unframd

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57539

Accession Number: 1942.4916

Photographic Print

Rectangular ; black & wh; pond in park with rowboats in distance; unframed

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57540

Accession Number: 1942.4917

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