Historic New England

Silhouette

This double cut (shoulder section cut separately from the head) hollow-cut, bust-length portrait of a young man shows faint pencil detailing on the uncut stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back) around his neck. Framed.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58854

Accession Number: 1942.2941

Printed Picture

Hand-colored print of a woman sitting on a bed holding a baby surrouded by four children. Framed.

Date: 1818

Maker: Ward, James (Engraver) Griffiths, T. (Publisher)

GUSN: 58855

Accession Number: 1942.2942

Easy Chair

Easy chair with a bamboo turned base and pink quilted upholstery with a long ruffle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58856

Accession Number: 1942.2943

Wall Clock

Banjo clock. Painted glass panels in base and neck. Painted panel in base has been repainted. New paint depicts a two-story house with a porch in a meadow. Neck panel depicts painted vine-like leaves in the shape of two figure-eights. White painted iron circular dial and black Roman numerals. ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58857

Accession Number: 1942.2944

Dressing Table

Reproduction dressing table. Pine with burled walnut veneer. Dressing glass on splashboard. Serpentine front to frame with inlaid front rail. Contains one drawer that is nailed together. Construction of drawer and frame, along with pattern of reeding and the design of the dressing glass indicat...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58859

Accession Number: 1942.2945

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58860

Accession Number: 1942.2946.1

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58861

Accession Number: 1942.2946.2

Inkstand

Pink, white, and gilt rectangular inkstand with a serpentine bow, scroll feet, and a penrest with flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 58862

Accession Number: 1942.2947

Jewelry Box

Rectangular box with a hinged cover and floral decoration.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58863

Accession Number: 1942.2948

Engraved Print

Interior scene depicting men wearing white robes, red capes, and blue hats fighting with swords. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: Portuensis, F. Vieira (Maker) Bartoluzzi, E. (Engraver) Bartoluzzi & Vendramini (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58864

Accession Number: 1942.2952

Engraved Print

Handcolored engraving of a group of men with swords attacking another man. Framed.

Date: 1796

Maker: Barbier (Maker) Sloane, Michel (Engraver) Schiavonetti, Luigi, 1765-1810 (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58865

Accession Number: 1942.2953

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58866

Accession Number: 1942.2955.1

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58867

Accession Number: 1942.2955.2

Print from a Fireboard

Image of a cottage, a lake with a steamboat, and three people printed on paper.

Date: 1865-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58868

Accession Number: 1942.2957

Four-Poster Bed

Grain-painted bed with columnar foot posts with straight legs and holes for a rope bottom.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58869

Accession Number: 1942.2958

Quilt

Peasant scene with a man fishing and a woman with a rake with a floral print backing.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting

GUSN: 58870

Accession Number: 1942.2959

Table

Rectangular top table with four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58871

Accession Number: 1942.2960

Set of Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58872

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1A

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58873

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1B

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Valance.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58874

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1C

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Valance.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58875

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2C

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58876

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2A

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58877

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2B

Etched Print

Etched print of a bust-length, three-quarter view of a man. Framed.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58878

Accession Number: 1942.2963

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58998

Accession Number: 1942.3136.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58999

Accession Number: 1942.3136.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59000

Accession Number: 1942.3137.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59001

Accession Number: 1942.3137.2

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59002

Accession Number: 1942.3138.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59003

Accession Number: 1942.3138.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59004

Accession Number: 1942.3139.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59005

Accession Number: 1942.3139.2

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