Historic New England

Permit

Permit for Nathan Lord, Commander of the Brig. "Hitty" to carry his shipment of "Lumber, Beef, and Corn" to Tobago; written in four languages (French, Spanish, English and Dutch); signed and sealed by President John Adams (US seal) and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering; under gla...

Date: 1799

Maker: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5450

Accession Number: 1971.769

Permit

Permit to allow the Sloop Abigail to pass the Fort William and Mary at Newcastle; under glass; set in thin dark wood frame.

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5451

Accession Number: 1971.770

Textile Fragment

Fragment of brown copperplate print, hung by metal rings and backed with cream-colored satin; pieced together scene of spectators at "The Turf Inn" watching a horse race; spectators are also gathered along the track and in a stand; 18th century dress.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5452

Accession Number: 1971.771

Bed Warmer

Circular straight sided pan with engraved foliage on the overhanging perforated lid attached by a copper hinge to the brass socket into which the turned wood handle inserts.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), engraving (printing process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5453

Accession Number: 1971.772

Settee

Ten-legged Windsor sette with bamboo turned spindles, arm supports, arms, legs, and stretchers; slightly dished bench surmounted by plain turned stiles and simple rectangular crest rail.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5454

Accession Number: 1971.773

Flax Wheel

Small foot-powered wheel fashioned in four sections of oak, with sixteen spokes, attached to slanted rectangular base by simple turned stiles; three simple turned legs support the whole; missing a distaff and spindle.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 5455

Accession Number: 1971.774

Side Chair

Pedimented and scrolled crest rail with carved trefoil ornamentation and molded cornice; straight back with two flat pilasters and applied ears under cornice; rectangular central panel with pierced ornamentation consisting of a solid oval panel with carved acanthus and scrolling leaves at both ends;...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5456

Accession Number: 1971.775.1

Side Chair

Pedimented and scrolled crest rail with carved trefoil ornamentation and molded cornice; straight back with two flat pilasters and applied ears under cornice; rectangular central panel with pierced ornamentation consisting of a solid oval panel with carved acanthus and scrolling leaves at both ends;...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5457

Accession Number: 1971.775.2

Bookcase

Carved bookcase fitted with two basal drawers and surmounted by two glazed paneled doors; carved pedimental arch rests upon carved rectangular back with incised line decoration; five carved trefoil finials across back; flat corniced top with carved trefoil frieze; rectangular doors with carving; car...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5458

Accession Number: 1971.776

Bookcase

Bookcase sits on four bulbous feet; rectangular basal case, divided in half on front by two rectangular drawers; each has central brass keyhole, and two round brasses, with circular drop handles; above base, lowest shelf is scrolled at base with curvilinear sides; five remaining upper shelves, decre...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5459

Accession Number: 1971.777

Sofa

Carved late Empire sofa covered with tufted dark green leather; three-lobed serpentine crest rail above covered leather back; broadly curving arms and sides; carved mahogany swan-shaped arm supports applied to front ends of sofa; serpentine front seat rail with ribbed borders; curved side seat rails...

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 5460

Accession Number: 1971.778

Waste Bowl

Hemispherical shaped body, flared lip, exterior decorated with applied decals of stylized landscapes, interior features decaled "canton" border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5511

Accession Number: 1971.817

Plate

Cylindrical, transfer print design, partly flown; Fitzhugh border encircles Willow-type interior.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 5512

Accession Number: 1971.818

Mustard Pot

A) Cylindrical jar, inverted rim, applied strap handle, exterior decorated with flow blue on white transfer print chinoiserie designs. B) Domed cylindrical lid, ball-shaped knop, C-shaped cut out to allow spoon to rest in jar, flow blue and white design.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 5513

Accession Number: 1971.819AB

Lolling Chair

Brass castered feet; heavy front legs feature twist and bun turnings and pineapple carved stump arms; shaped arm rests supported by square uprights tapered at top; shaped canted rear legs, boldly serpentine front apron and crest rail.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5514

Accession Number: 1971.820

Sugar Bowl

A) Ring foot, shaped base, cylindrical walls, applied C-shaped pierced handles, freehand painted willow-type blue and white landscape scenes; floral and scroll border encircle base. B) Domed lid with applied pierced knop, freehand painted landscape scene, Greek key border.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5515

Accession Number: 1971.821AB

Sugar Bowl

A) Globular shape, ring foot, applied S-shape handles, decorated with freehand willow type landscape vignettes, blue on white. B) Dome shaped lid with ball knop, decorated with blue and white landscape vignette.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5516

Accession Number: 1971.822AB

Carpet

Rectangular; two major borders; rectangular field features linear rows of scroll and running dog forms; colors: rose, black, brown and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5517

Accession Number: 1971.823

Plate

Cylindrical plate, on ring foot, blue and white freehand painted design features a rabbit border, glaze is highly crazed.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Dedham Pottery

Material: underglazing, ceramic (material), crazing, hand-painted

GUSN: 5518

Accession Number: 1971.824

Photograph

Three quarter length, young woman seated, torso turned to left, face turned to viewer, wearing a watered silk dress with full sleeves.

Date: 1915

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: photographs, silk (textile)

GUSN: 5519

Accession Number: 1971.825

Lithograph

Lithographic reproduction of a painting of a woman, head & shoulders, profile, Italian, early Renaissance period.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, photographs

GUSN: 5520

Accession Number: 1971.826

Ewer

Jug with flat base, two flattened sides, short neck, narrow lip, and applied C-shaped handle; Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5521

Accession Number: 1971.827

Vase

Vase with ring foot, globular body, long neck, and flared lip. Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo, applied gilt.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material), gilding

GUSN: 5522

Accession Number: 1971.828

Ashtray

Circular, stamped floral border within a beaded reserve.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5523

Accession Number: 1971.829

Ashtray

Rectangular, hammered design, repousse punched border, incised centered head and shoulders image of a man; "MARCO/ROSCARI" incised on either side of head.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, repoussé

GUSN: 5524

Accession Number: 1971.830

Ashtray

Circular dish, applied ring foot, medium relief, surface design of dancing costumed male figure flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms.

Date: 1900-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5525

Accession Number: 1971.831

Ornament

Four iridescent glass balls arranged to form a pyramid.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5526

Accession Number: 1971.832

Vase

Circular foot, six lobed hemispherical body, sloping shoulder, long neck, three-dimensional dragon encircles neck.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 5527

Accession Number: 1971.833

Wall Ornament

Three slippers with pointed toes ostensibly hanging from a bow knot, deep blue glaze with gilt design; imitation Sevres type.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5528

Accession Number: 1971.834B

Plaque

Plaque of Cupid and Psyche molded in high relief on terra-cotta ground. Gilt Greek key border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: P. Ipsen (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 5529

Accession Number: 1971.835

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of man; reverse: Prince of Wales feathers, crown and thistles; accompanying dark blue leatherette case.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5530

Accession Number: 1971.836

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profiles of a man and a woman; reverse: heraldic devices and date of marriage March 21, 1871; fitted hinged leatherett case.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5531

Accession Number: 1971.837

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: oak and olive branches, no inscription; in a fitted and hinged leatherett box.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5532

Accession Number: 1971.838

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: handmaidens of industry and arts crowned by a third maiden; reverse: classically draped figure with sword; placed in the top half of a WYON's case.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5533

Accession Number: 1971.839

Medal

Obverse and reverse: chronology of the kings of England commencing with "Britons" and ending with "Victoria 1837"; placed in the bottom half of a WYON's case (does not fit).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5534

Accession Number: 1971.840

Coin

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: island of Bermuda; fitted translucent plastic case.

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5535

Accession Number: 1971.841

Candlestick

Footed circular base, baluster, cylinder and ball shaped stem, turquoise, dark blue and red cloisonne design.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5536

Accession Number: 1971.842

Dish

A) Ring foot, circular shape, shallow concave body, cloisonne design on top and bottom, three red roses at center; b) lathe turned pierced foot.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5537

Accession Number: 1971.843AB

Fireplace Fan

Pleated folding fan, terra-cotta color on one side, gold colored on the other, brass button at center base.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5538

Accession Number: 1971.844

Candlesnuffer

Hollow cylindrical handle with a sliding wick carrier, ring at end holds bell shaped extinguisher.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5539

Accession Number: 1971.845

Inkwell

In the shape of a long narrow boat with a high bow and stern, roof of small structure at center opens to reveal inkwell and sand shaker.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5540

Accession Number: 1971.846

Garniture

Delft-type blue and white decorated 18th century style slipper/shoe; handpainted floral and geometric pattern.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5541

Accession Number: 1971.847

Ashtray

Serrated border, unglazed, red and black shield painted at center.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), redware

GUSN: 5542

Accession Number: 1971.848

Figurine

Dog figurine, two part mold, white heavily textured coat, short legs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 5543

Accession Number: 1971.849

Shoe-shaped Garniture

Woman's low heeled shoe; blue glaze decoration over white underglaze; woman's face painted at instep.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pottery (object genre), underglazing, clay

GUSN: 5544

Accession Number: 1971.850

Animal Figure

Dalmation lying down, head raised, yellow collar, green glazed base, two part mold.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 5545

Accession Number: 1971.851

Figurine

Three dimensional figure of a woman in late 18th century peasant costume, carrying a basket of roses, blue and white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5546

Accession Number: 1971.852

Tea Caddy

Rectangular flask, curved shoulder, cylindrical neck, blue and gilt decoration, centered shield with flower on each side.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5547

Accession Number: 1971.853

Dish

Circular, ring foot, "reeded" walls and lid, late Satsuma design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5548

Accession Number: 1971.854AB

Pitcher

Free blown turquoise glass with opaque white overlay, cut panels, lines and abstract design; applied blue glass handle; pontil mark removed.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5549

Accession Number: 1971.855

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