Historic New England

Luncheon Knife

Bone handle. with rounded tip, rectangular cross-sectn; cuff; narrow blade.

Date: 1900

Maker: Zwillingswerk (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 61990

Accession Number: 1984.824.5

Luncheon Knife

Bone hndl. with rounded tip, rectangular cross-sectn; cuff; narrow blade.

Date: 1900

Maker: Zwillingswerk (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 61991

Accession Number: 1984.824.6

Luncheon Knife

Bone hndl. with rounded tip, rectangular cross-sectn; cuff; narrow blade.

Date: 1900

Maker: Zwillingswerk (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 61992

Accession Number: 1984.824.7

Lab Flask

Sphericl base with tall neck; lip has pouring spout; 3000ml

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Pyrex (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 61993

Accession Number: 1984.815

Casserole

Flameproof; curved 1/2round hndls; flat dk. brown lid

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Thomas (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 61994

Accession Number: 1984.816.3

Lazy Susan/Revolving Stand

Circular flat tray with rim; recessed base with ball bearings swivels

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Rubbermaid (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 61995

Accession Number: 1984.818

Pot

Circular base, thick rim; unglzd. ext; int. shiny brown; appld. hndle

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Landert (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61996

Accession Number: 1984.820

Casserole

Brn. glaze; low with bulging sides; appld. flat hndls; flat lid with kb

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61997

Accession Number: 1984.821

Casserole

Round. base with slight flaring sides; curved loop hndls; sm. spout

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61998

Accession Number: 1984.822

Dish

Short flat hndl. from rim; int. shiny; sides curve from base

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 61999

Accession Number: 1984.823

Coaster

Circular with flaring molded rim; plain well; stamped on bottom

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 62000

Accession Number: 1984.2379

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62001

Accession Number: 1984.2380

Tray

Rectangular with rounded corners; basketweave bottom. over wood; bamboo rim

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62002

Accession Number: 1984.2381

Nutcracker

2 part:deep bowl with straight sides and large screw; handle. with 3 thick rings

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 62003

Accession Number: 1984.676

Church Key

Angled pointed end opposite plain bottle opener

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Vaughn (Maker)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62004

Accession Number: 1984.677

Church Key

Angled pointed end opposite plain bottle opener

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Vaughn (Maker)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62005

Accession Number: 1984.678

Corkscrew

Cast metal; 2 wing handles with gears; loop handle top

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 62006

Accession Number: 1984.679

Cutting Board

Square; rounded cornrs; cut in 16 "rays" wch/meet at corner hole

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: Dansk Designs (Manufacturer)

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 62007

Accession Number: 1984.680

Kitchen Timer

Darkroom type; grey plastic square case; black face with wh. numerals

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 62008

Accession Number: 1984.681

Potato Masher

Turned; thick cylindrical forms head; tall cylindrical handle with flattened knob

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62009

Accession Number: 1984.682

Photograph

Sepia; angel stands with young saint holding fish; arch across top

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: After Raphael (Italian painter, architect, 1483-1520) (Maker) Foster Brothers (Framer)

GUSN: 65744

Accession Number: 1966.2233

Statuette

Man in eighteenth century clothes; draped left shoulder; holds scroll; wig

Date: 1870

Maker: After Hondon (Artist)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 65745

Accession Number: 1982.147

Vase

6lobe body; flaring circular rim; semi-translcnt; white fishscale des

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 65746

Accession Number: 1986.874

Rocking Stool

Circular seat; 4short turned legs; flat rockers with rounded ends; black

Date: 1835-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65747

Accession Number: 1918.1622

Sampler

Floral vine border, cross-stitchd poem/prayer; multi color

Date: 1818

Maker: Peascod, Ann (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65748

Accession Number: 1923.602

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers; Five graduated drawers with beaded edges, circular brasses; Ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 65749

Accession Number: 1929.78

Fireset Stand and Tongs

Fireset stand (.1). Shell basin with flat shaped back ovoid handle and tongs (.2).

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 65750

Accession Number: 1931.981.1-.2

Maritime Scene with Ship

Ship under sail in harbor; bearing United States flag; boats and ships in background.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 65751

Accession Number: 1931.1445

Fire Bucket

Black tapering cylindrical bucket; gold bands, floral dash bordrs, "1825"

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 65752

Accession Number: 1932.23

Rifle

Wood handl. & shaft; molded steel fttngs; steel bayonet; ramrod

Date: 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65753

Accession Number: 1933.1106

Flax Wheel

Treadle; three legs; spoked wheel; distaff; baluster turned elements

Date: 1785-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65754

Accession Number: 1935.371

Serving Tray

Oval; rolled out sides; black with gilt floral bunches & latticework

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 65755

Accession Number: 1936.963

Side Chair

Chair with shaped crest; four split spindles; rush seat; ball and sausage legs.

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65756

Accession Number: 1946.1006

Gate-leg Table

Oval; 4fixd legs with 2 gate legs; ring, reel & balstr. turnings; 1drawer

Date: 1700-1714

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65757

Accession Number: 1953.61

Armchair

Armchair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Mahogany arms.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65758

Accession Number: 1957.17.1

Armchair

Armchair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Mahogany arms.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65759

Accession Number: 1957.17.2

Side Chair

Chair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Saddle seat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65760

Accession Number: 1957.17.3

Side Chair

Chair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Saddle seat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65761

Accession Number: 1957.17.4

Side Chair

Chair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Saddle seat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65762

Accession Number: 1957.17.5

Side Chair

Chair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Saddle seat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65763

Accession Number: 1957.17.6

Side Chair

Chair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Saddle seat.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65764

Accession Number: 1957.17.7

Rifle

Wood handle & shaft; steel barrel, fittings; ram rod; dec. on cock

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65766

Accession Number: 1966.2145

Powder Horn

Powder horn made from a bull's horn. Eight facets at narrow end, wide end has carved houses. Pine plug.

Date: 1800-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), incising, pine (wood), steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65767

Accession Number: 1966.2146

Oil on canvas; New England landscape view of a marsh; Dark foreground with flying birds; ocean and sailboats in distance with pink and blue billowing clouds. In gilt gesso frame with leaf garland outer border and inner acanthus leaf border and beaded moldings. Signed lower left with monogram "SW" in...

Date: 1887

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65768

Accession Number: 1966.2160

Candleholder

Tin filigree; black; strips in scrolled designs; square central. shaft

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), incising, pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 65769

Accession Number: 1966.2238

Plate Warmer

Rectangular; 3 shelves; front door; 4 cabriole legs; black with gold florals

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 65770

Accession Number: 1970.1309

Painting

Waist length; woman; upholstered chair; pink dress; short gray hair

Date: 1972

Maker: Brule (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65771

Accession Number: 1972.575

Painting

Bust length; woman; pink blouse; looks left; upswept hair; from photograph

Date: 1972

Maker: Brule (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65772

Accession Number: 1972.576

Mug

White; c-scroll handle; compass with ships, flags:green, yellow, red and pink luster

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 65773

Accession Number: 1982.85

Bread Tray

Rectangular; black with gold bands; stenciled foliage at rim; arched ends

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 65774

Accession Number: 1982.100

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