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Portrait of Nathaniel Coffin

Lithograph of Nathaniel Coffin; deeply molded gilt frame; glass; "G. Stuart, Pinx/ R. Peale, Del./ Nathaniel Coffin, M.D.,/ Lith. of Pendleton".

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Stuart, Gilbert (Artist) Possibly Peale, R. (Designer) Pendleton's (Lithographer)

GUSN: 24830

Accession Number: 1985.133

Sewing supplies box

White box w/ silk top and sides made of gridded paper embroidered w/ beads and silk thread. Initials "SBC" embroidered in beads on one side. Interior of white silk.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Possibly Coffin, Sarah (Bartlett), 1732-1798 (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cardboard, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24831

Accession Number: 1985.134

Conch shell

Conch shell; pink-rimmed interior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 24832

Accession Number: 1985.135

Card deck

52 playing cards; green patterned bank; multi-colored; labeled: "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ 18(?) BEEKMAN STREET/ NEW YORK".

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24833

Accession Number: 1985.136

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Card deck

52 playing cards; multi-colored. Labeled, "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ NEW YORK." Red patterned back.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24834

Accession Number: 1985.137

Religious cards

39 religious cards. Gilt border w/ embossed white floral decoration. Multi-colored picture at top; verse at bottom.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24835

Accession Number: 1985.138

Wood block and paper

"Eastern Stage Company" wood block die and corresponding print on paper.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24836

Accession Number: 1985.139AB

No image available

Tree section

Cross-section of branch w/ Arabic inscription and drawing on both sides.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: olive (wood)

GUSN: 24837

Accession Number: 1985.140

No image available

Wood block

Wood block w/ incised 5-pointed star.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 24838

Accession Number: 1985.141

Inkwell

Heavy mold-blown glas inkwell. Bottom label reads, "Patd Nov--1876." Cork plug w/ leather cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24839

Accession Number: 1985.142AB

Trinket box

Round turned and carved box w/ foliate design on top surrounded by fluted border. Bottom has incised rings. Plain interior.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24840

Accession Number: 1985.143

Marble fragment

Marble rectangle; rough finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 24841

Accession Number: 1985.144

No image available

Commemorative tree bark

"From the old elm/ Boston Common/ Feb 16 1876/ 7:17 p.m./ an old tree in 1722," inscribed in ink on surface of bark.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood)

GUSN: 24842

Accession Number: 1985.145

Bookmark

White silk backing with fringe and applied perforated paper ornament which reads, "Forget Me Not" in green.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24843

Accession Number: 1985.146

Coral

3 pieces of sea coral; off-white in color.

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 24844

Accession Number: 1985.147

No image available

Commemorative plaque

Velvet aqua frame enclosing a metal relief impression of a 17th century house. Inscribed, "Gov. Cradock House/ Medford Mass/ The Oldest House in America/ Built 1634."

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24845

Accession Number: 1985.148

Greeting card

One of two Easter cards. Multi-colored; one is marked w/ manufacturer's name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: International Art Publishing Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24846

Accession Number: 1985.149.1

Greeting card

One of two Easter cards. Multi-colored; one is marked w/ manufacturer's name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: International Art Publishing Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24847

Accession Number: 1985.149.2

Scrapbook

Black leather cover which is embossed w/ gold heart and floral motifs. Gold border and framing floral motifs. Binding marked, "Florais Album." Interior marker, "Lucy Coffin."

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24848

Accession Number: 1985.150

Basket

Short circular strap and reeded base w/ woven bottom. Flared woven star-shaped sides w/ 2 ring-handles.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 24849

Accession Number: 1985.151

Fan

Wood stays of frame covered in brown leather w/ gold trim. Brown silk fan decorated w/ scene of man wearing white wig and kissing a woman's hand. Painted in gray. Brass ring at base. Silk cord handle w/ tassel.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, satin, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24850

Accession Number: 1985.152

Card deck

52 playing cards, multi-colored. Marked, "Ivory Surfac'd" and "L.I. Cohen."

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Cohen, L. I. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24851

Accession Number: 1985.153

Mirror knob

Pierced circular medallion w/ quartered motif featuring "ruffled" lobes w/ quatrefoiled center w/ circular knob. Tapered round shaft w/ knop at circular terminus. Screw ends.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24852

Accession Number: 1985.154

Mirror knob

Oval form w/ gilt brass surround w/ beaded edge enclosing an enameled medallion w/ in grisaille decoration of tree and fortified bridge on white background. Round tapered shaft w/ knop at circular termination. Screw end. Used as a curtain tieback in the late 19th century.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 24853

Accession Number: 1985.155

Bowl

Shallow bowl form w/ slightly scalloped edge. Recessed foot. Blue transfer print decoration, "Willow" pattern w/ elaborate pagoda house at left and bridge w/ two people at right. Islands w/ houses at top. Diaper and butterfly border. Brown edge.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 24854

Accession Number: 1985.156

Plate

Finely potted white clay body w/ bluish "white" glaze. Circular plate form w/ wide, very slightly dished rim. Pronounced cavetto and shallow well. Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration featuring potted plants, tobacco leaf, pine tree and ornamental screen. Scrolled cavetto border. Rim border is ...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 24855

Accession Number: 1985.157

Pitcher

Slightly swelled, cream-colored, short cylindrical body w/ molded checkered pattern. Deep molded flange inside wide circular mouth. Pinch spout, slightly off center. Molded C-shaped strap handle w/ lobed terminals. Flat unglazed bottom w/ illegible impressed marks.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24856

Accession Number: 1985.158

Fan

Bone or ivory folding fan w/ 18 slats strung w/ white and yellow striped ribbon and held at base w/ brass pin. Painted in gold, silver and bronze w/ birds, grasses and vines on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 24557

Accession Number: 1998.5377

Fan

Ivory and chiffon folding fan w/ 13 remaining slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop for tassel. Chiffon, cream in color polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers and embroidered w/ silver sequins.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, embroidering, iron (metal), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 24558

Accession Number: 1998.5378

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 20 white painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and brass loop holding white cotton tassel. Outside slats printed w/ green leaves. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers and gold curls.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24559

Accession Number: 1998.5379

Fan

White painted wood and white satin folding fan w/ slats. Outside slats split to form "Y" w/ a wood backing held by iron pins. Slats held by iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Undecorated.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24560

Accession Number: 1998.5380

Fan

Unfinished folding fan w/ slats only. There are 18 wooden slats w/ carved flowers held at base w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24561

Accession Number: 1998.5381

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 18 slats held at base w/ iron pin and aluminum loop for holding tassel. Outside slats painted w/ silver and gold floral design. Fan w/ hand-painted polychrome flowers on pink and yellow background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24562

Accession Number: 1998.5382

Fan

Ivory and silk folding fan w/ 14 remaining slats held at base w/ copper pin and brass loop for holding tassel. Polychrome hand-painted and embroidered w/ spray of flowers and grasses on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), copper (metal), embroidering, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24563

Accession Number: 1998.5383

Fan

Silk and ivory folding fan w/ 14 remaining slats w/ carved circles held at base w/ brass pin and loop for tassel. Fan hand-painted polychrome w/ flower garland and bird on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24564

Accession Number: 1998.5384

Fan

Cream celluloid folding fan w/ 16 gold and silver painted slats, outside slats w/ filigree flowers and circles. Slats held w/ brass pin and celluloid loop to hold tassel. Silk hand-painted design w/ two men and a woman in 18th c. dress in a garden on cream background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24565

Accession Number: 1998.5385

Fan

Wood and paper folding fan w/ 16 white painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and copper wire. Fan w/ painted white lace and polychrome flowers on cream field.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), copper (metal), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24566

Accession Number: 1998.5386

Fan

Ivory and pink silk folding fan w/ 16 slats w/ carved filigree design held at base w/ iron pin and loop holding pink silk tassel. Only a small portion of the silk remains on one of the slats.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24567

Accession Number: 1998.5387

Fan

Wood and chiffon folding fan w/ 18 slats held at base w/ brass pin and loop holding brown cord. Wood painted black and decorated w/ steel circles and carved flowers. Fan w/ polychrome hand-painted violets and embroidered w/ silver sequins.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, embroidering, painting (coating), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24568

Accession Number: 1998.5388

Fan

Wood and red lace folding fan w/ 17 slats carved w/ dots and leaves and held at base w/ brass pin and loop for tassel. Lace polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers and a butterfly.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), lace (needlework), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24569

Accession Number: 1998.5389

Fan

Mother-of-pearl and black satin folding fan w/ 16 slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand-painted w/ flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), mother of pearl, painting (coating), satin

GUSN: 24570

Accession Number: 1998.5390

Fan

Wood and glazed cloth circular folding fan. Two handles covered w/ white cloth and capped w/ iron. Handles articulate around from central white painted disc and are held w/ an iron loop. White cloth is undecorated.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24571

Accession Number: 1998.5391

Fan

Wood folding fan w/ 16 slats held w/ brass pin. Slats pierced in an oriental design and strung together w/ a blue silk ribbon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24572

Accession Number: 1998.5392

Fan

Wood and satin folding fan w/ 16 black painted slats held at base w/ iron pin and loop for tassel. Fan is hand-painted polychrome w/ flowers on black background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), satin, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24573

Accession Number: 1998.5393

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Fan

Wood and silk folding fan, w/ 14 slats pierced w/ stars alternating w/ steel circles held at base w/ steel pin and white metal loop for tassel. Fan covered w/ gold edged maroon satin w/ polychrome hand-painted flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), satin, steel (alloy), white metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24574

Accession Number: 1998.5394

Fan

Black wood and satin folding fan w/ 15 remaining slats. Fan is trimmed w/ black feathers at edge.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: dyeing, feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24575

Accession Number: 1998.5395

Fan

Wood, silk and feather folding fan w/ 16 gold edged slats held w/ brass pin and loop for holding tassel. Fan polychrome hand painted w/ spray of flowers and a bird on cream background, and edged w/ cream feathers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), feather (material), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24576

Accession Number: 1998.5396

Box

White rectangular fan box w/ raised design of flowers and diamonds picked out in gold.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 24577

Accession Number: 1998.5397AB

Box

White cardboard fan box w/ gold edging around opening.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24578

Accession Number: 1998.5398

Towel

Hand-woven linen towel pattern of blue and white plaid. Hemmed at edges.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: Probably Waite, Martha (Weaver)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 24579

Accession Number: 1998.5401