Historic New England

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

Figurine of a Man

Gilded and gesso carved Buddhist figure seated on a semi-circular wooden rest.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61092

Accession Number: 1942.1683

Figurine of a Man

White and gilt carved seated Buddhist figure with long sleeves.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61093

Accession Number: 1942.1684

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61094

Accession Number: 1942.1687.1

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61095

Accession Number: 1942.1687.2

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61096

Accession Number: 1942.1687.3

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with colorless glass body, threaded bass stem and square marble base. Globular faceted body, etched grape decoration. Silk shade.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61097

Accession Number: 1942.1688

Oil Lamp

One of a pair of electrified argand lamps with urn-shaped font, arm with cylindrical burner, shaft with square base. Tole style red and gold painted pressed tinned white metal. Custom shade.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61098

Accession Number: 1942.1689.1

Oil Lamp

One of a pair of electrified argand lamps with urn-shaped font, arm with cylindrical burner, shaft with square base. Tole style red and gold painted pressed tinned white metal. Custom shade.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61099

Accession Number: 1942.1689.2

Picture Hook

Picture hook of amber glass over six pointed star in pressed brass.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61100

Accession Number: 1942.1691

Sconce

One of a pair of scrolled wall sconces with gilt and black tole decoration on red. Brackets surmounted by urns with acanthus leaf decoration. Candle arm with foliate bobeches.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 61101

Accession Number: 1942.1692.1

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61413

Accession Number: 1942.1960.1

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61414

Accession Number: 1942.1960.2

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61415

Accession Number: 1942.1960.3

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61416

Accession Number: 1942.1960.4

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61417

Accession Number: 1942.1960.5

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61418

Accession Number: 1942.1960.6

Goblet

White; circular foot, straight stem, curved sides, milk glass

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61419

Accession Number: 1942.1960.7

Platter

Emerald gr; oval; shallow well, scalloped edge; acanthus & nasturm

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, stipple engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 61420

Accession Number: 1942.1960

Fish Knife

Narrow blade with 2 tines; green handle with shell collar & cap

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61421

Accession Number: 1942.1961.1

Fish Knife

Narrow blade with 2 tines; green handle with shell collar & cap

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61422

Accession Number: 1942.1961.2

Fish Knife

Narrow blade with 2 tines; green handle with shell collar & cap

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61423

Accession Number: 1942.1961.3

Fish Knife

Narrow blade with 2 tines; green handle with shell collar & cap

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61424

Accession Number: 1942.1961.4

Fish Knife

Narrow blade with 2 tines; green handle with shell collar & cap

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61425

Accession Number: 1942.1961.5

Salt Cellar

Lime green; oval; straight sides, smooth well; sawtooth, sunburst. bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 61426

Accession Number: 1942.1962.1

Salt Cellar

Lime green; oval; straight sides, smooth well; sawtooth, sunburst. bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 61427

Accession Number: 1942.1962.2

Salt Cellar

Lime green; oval; straight sides, smooth well; sawtooth, sunburst. bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 61428

Accession Number: 1942.1962.3

Food Dome

Wht; cyl; rounded shoulder, flat knob, 6 part basketweave

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 61429

Accession Number: 1942.1963

Decanter

Emerald gr; octag. body, tapering neck with knop, diamond stopper

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 61430

Accession Number: 1942.1964.1

Decanter

Emerald gr; octag. body, tapering neck with knop, diamond stopper

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 61431

Accession Number: 1942.1964.2

Ladle

Emerald gr; circular straight sided bowl; pierced; curved handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61432

Accession Number: 1942.1965

Spoon

Gr & wh; deep oval bowl tapers to handle; leafy plant&butterfly.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61433

Accession Number: 1982.317.1

Spoon

Gr & wh; deep oval bowl tapers to handle; leafy plant&butterfly.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61434

Accession Number: 1982.317.2

Spoon

Gr & wh; deep oval bowl tapers to handle; leafy plant&butterfly.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61435

Accession Number: 1982.317.3

This lidded spherical compote is made of colorless flint glass pressed in a mold. The lid is topped with a deeply notched ball knop. The body rests on a ribbed stem that terminates in a circular foot also decorated with a set of oval impressions. Both lid and body are decorated with repeating oval p...

Date: 1844-1882

Maker: Bakewell, Pears & Co.. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61436

Accession Number: 1942.1967.1

Compote

This lidded spherical compote is made of colorless flint glass pressed in a mold. The lid is topped with a deeply notched ball knop. The body rests on a ribbed stem that terminates in a circular foot. Both lid and body are decorated with repeating oval patterns that resemble thumbprints, giving this...

Date: 1844-1882

Maker: Bakewell, Pears & Co.. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61437

Accession Number: 1942.1967.2

Compote

This lidded spherical compote is made of colorless flint glass pressed in a mold. The lid is topped with a deeply notched ball knop. The body rests on a ribbed stem that terminates in a circular foot. Both lid and body are decorated with repeating oval patterns that resemble thumbprints, giving this...

Date: 1844-1882

Maker: Bakewell, Pears & Co.. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61438

Accession Number: 1942.1967.3

Compote

Emerald gr; circular domed foot & body; shallow well; grapelf. &twig.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: Copeland, Barrett?, Spode (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61439

Accession Number: 1942.1968

Christmas Tree Ornament

Aquamarine; sphere, hollow, open

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61440

Accession Number: 1942.1969.1

Christmas Tree Ornament

Aquamarine; sphere, hollow, open

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61441

Accession Number: 1942.1969.2

Christmas Tree Ornament

Aquamarine; sphere, hollow, open

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61442

Accession Number: 1942.1970

Stern Ornament

Bare chested mer-men figures; long curly hair; gold drapery.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61443

Accession Number: 1942.1971.1

Stern Ornament

Bare chested mer-men figures; long curly hair; gold drapery.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61444

Accession Number: 1942.1971.2

Flowerpot

Hedgehog shaped ceramic crocus pot with emerald green glaze. Oval shaped body with multiple pierced circular openings.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61445

Accession Number: 1942.1972

Flowerpot

Hedgehog shaped ceramic crocus pot with emerald green glaze. Oval shaped body with multiple pierced circular openings. Not marked.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Wedgwood

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61446

Accession Number: 1942.1973

Flowerpot

Gr; beehive shp. crocus pot; multi-holes; applied bees

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 61447

Accession Number: 1942.1974

Garden Ornament

Lt. green; square base, circular collar; mercury glass sphere

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61448

Accession Number: 1942.1975

Platter

Emerald green, brown; banana leaf shaped; deep well; branch trim

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61449

Accession Number: 1942.1976.1

Platter

Emerald green, brown; banana leaf shaped; deep well; branch trim

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61450

Accession Number: 1942.1976.2

Picture

Profile of steamship; 2 masts, with pennants & American flag embroidered on surface. The background and ship are painted.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 61451

Accession Number: 1942.1978

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