Historic New England

Silhouette of Sarah Orne Jewett

Shoulder length silhouette of a woman facing right.

Date: 1900

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66440

Accession Number: 1966.1965

Silhouette Picture

Shoulder length silhouette portrait of a woman facing left. Black on white paper.

Date: 1900

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66441

Accession Number: 1966.1966

Table Mat

Circular, black table math with a central vase with bouquet, French knots with metallic

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66442

Accession Number: 1966.1974

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; looking over right. shoulder; white collar, dark dress

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66443

Accession Number: 1966.1981

Trinket Box

Rectangular; rounded; domed hinged lid; cast copper dec; 4thimbles inside

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), copper (metal)

GUSN: 66444

Accession Number: 1966.1982

Pot

Deep; 3 legs; bail handle; cast; slightly flaring sides

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66445

Accession Number: 1966.1983

Souvenir Bell

Solid cast bell; short handle; non-functional; "liberty"; "1776"

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 66446

Accession Number: 1966.1984

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrail of a woman; looking left and wearing a dark blouse with bow at neck

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66447

Accession Number: 1966.1985

Spoon

Round bowl; arabic lettering; cast crescent terminal with turquoise

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gemstone

GUSN: 66448

Accession Number: 1966.1986

Photograph

Young girl; seated; print dress with straight neckline; necklace

Date: 1856-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 66449

Accession Number: 1966.1987

Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; bl. with or, paper lace; octag. resrv; charms insd

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66450

Accession Number: 1966.1988

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; light. jacket with dark. trim; bow at neck

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66451

Accession Number: 1966.1989

Button Set

Cast, domed with loop shank; daisy dec; 11 on a string

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66452

Accession Number: 1966.1990

Snuff Spoon

Oblong; tinned; one side with lozenge and leaf; ivory pick; metal spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 66453

Accession Number: 1966.1991

Perfume Vial

Egg shaped; silver cap; scrolling lvs; clear vial with wool inside

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66454

Accession Number: 1966.1992

Brooch

Circle; 6 semi-circular beads; wire bar across center; pin catch

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 66455

Accession Number: 1966.1993

Brooch

Narrow leaf chased with veins; turned under edges; long pin behind

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, gold (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 66456

Accession Number: 1966.1994

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait; shoulder. length; woman; light jacket with dark trim; dark bow at neck

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66457

Accession Number: 1966.1995

Carpet Section

Carpet with stylized flowers, peach lilies alternatine with red tulips; dark blue ground. Wall to wall carpet section.

Date: 1910

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Manufacturer) Pray & Son (Retailer)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66458

Accession Number: 1931.797.2

Photograph

Sepia; cathedral with trees & graveyard foreground

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66459

Accession Number: 1966.2126

Painting "Shepherdess Evening"

Woman right, long gown, white cap; two sheep at feet; thin trees behind. Title in large letters on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Davis, Charles Harold, 1856-1933 A. A. Childs & Co. (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66460

Accession Number: 1966.2127

Armchair

Yoke crest; curved stiles; bowed arms; vase splat; thick uphl. st

Date: 1735-1764

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 66461

Accession Number: 1975.255

Photograph

3 photos framed together; 3 women; 1 left. with cap; 1 right. with beads

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66462

Accession Number: 1982.92

Photograph

Black and white photographed framed together, depicting two women in winter coats on the left and a garden to the right.

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66463

Accession Number: 1982.93

Railroad Lantern

Deep blue glass bodywith a lip at the top; japanned tin fittings with a circular handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), japanning, piercing, metal

GUSN: 66464

Accession Number: 1982.94

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a woman in Queen Anne chair, wearing a wool suit and writing in lap

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66465

Accession Number: 1982.109

Photograph

Black and white photograph depicting a path on hillside, a river, trees, boats, hill; all tinted green, blue, and red.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66466

Accession Number: 1982.135

Fan

Dried palmetto leaf trimmed to round shp; rattan binding; tan

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: plant material

GUSN: 66467

Accession Number: 1986.898

Pitcher

Wht; bulbous; cylindrical nck; square strap hndl; brown des. with bl, green, brown, red

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 66468

Accession Number: 1986.976

Cradle

Rectangular; box, no hood; 4 posts; rockers lengthwise; 1drawer with knob

Date: 1800-1814

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66469

Accession Number: 1922.402

Washstand

Rectangular; oval hole in top; two towel bars; four legs; lower shelf with drawer

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66520

Accession Number: 1968.90

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; black; gilt corner blocks and balusters; upper panel:fruit basket

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66521

Accession Number: 1968.92

Armchair

Arm chair with straight legs and stretchers; the wings, arms, seat, and cushion are covered with pink upholstery.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66522

Accession Number: 1976.184

Sewing Table

2droplvs; 2drawers & pullout sewing bag frame; twist-turound legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cedar (wood), turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66523

Accession Number: 1976.461

Photograph

Church; rocky landscape; sea; 3 men; 2stanza poem below

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 66524

Accession Number: 1982.96

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66525

Accession Number: 1982.101.1

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66526

Accession Number: 1982.101.2

Bed

4posts; egg finials; square headposts, circular ftpsts; scrolled hdboard

Date: 1814-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66528

Accession Number: 1982.136

Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Wht; straight cup with buttrfly hndl; brown saucr with pnk & purp. flowrs

Date: 1883

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 66529

Accession Number: 1982.137

Fireplace Shovel

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; bell shape curved scoop

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66530

Accession Number: 1982.139.1

Fireplace Tongs

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; circular flattened ends; hinged

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66531

Accession Number: 1982.139.2

Coverlet

White; plain woven coverlet; bands of decoration; large swirled floral motif in center

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66533

Accession Number: 1986.900

Tablecloth

Wht; knotted border of rows; central vase of flower in star

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66534

Accession Number: 1986.901

Purse

Square flat bag, braided tassels & fringe, red

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 66535

Accession Number: 1966.2044

Mug

Circular, straight sides, applied handle, buff colored

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 66536

Accession Number: 1966.2240

Bowl

Sm. rice bowl w. circular foot, rice pattern on body

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 66537

Accession Number: 1966.2241

Wallpaper

Olive green blockprint on ungrounded off white oatmeal paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66538

Accession Number: 1931.787

Sconce

Wall medallion with center raised oval, painted cream and light blue

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 66539

Accession Number: 1931.791.1-2

Fireplace Tile

Square, blue & white diaper & cartouche, center octagon res.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66540

Accession Number: 1931.792.1-24

Carpet Section

Carpet with light pink, brown, and green vermiculated pattern.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66541

Accession Number: 1931.793

Search Collections

Displaying: 178501 - 178550 of 223,951