Historic New England

Bell Pull

Multi-colored "flame stitch" with triangle ends and a tassel.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 60864

Accession Number: 1942.2695

Illuminated Manuscript

Hand-painted text enclosed by decorative floral border.

Date: 1795

Maker: Morrill, John (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60865

Accession Number: 1942.2696

Illuminated Manuscript

Large circle with interior six-sided form containing text and sixteen small circles.

Date: 1798

Maker: Morrill, John (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60866

Accession Number: 1942.2697

Silhouette

Negative cut bust length profile of a baby.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60867

Accession Number: 1942.2698

Needlework Picture

Oval needlework picture of a girl standing with flowers and a stone wall on a black background. Framed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 60868

Accession Number: 1942.2699

Tieback

Red tieback with an oak pattern in metal and a glass acorn. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60869

Accession Number: 1942.2702.1

Tieback

Red tieback with an oak pattern in metal and a glass acorn. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60870

Accession Number: 1942.2702.2

Three-back settee in the style of the Federal era. Straight, rectangular crest rail. Four turned front legs. Four rectangular tapered legs. Box stretchers. Cotton print upholstery on long, rectangular cushions and small pillows. Composed of old and new parts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60871

Accession Number: 1942.2703

Throw Pillow

Square multicolor pillow with a floral pattern on brown ground.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60872

Accession Number: 1942.2704

Throw Pillow

Pieced stuffed square sewn together in allover pattern in brown and blue.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, piecing, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 60873

Accession Number: 1942.2705

Throw Pillow

Rectangular pillow with a red, blue, and tan "Irish" (modified flame) stitch.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60874

Accession Number: 1942.2706

Mah-Jongg Set

Mah-Jongg set in a black and gray rectangular box with a drop front over drawers with Chinese decoration.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60875

Accession Number: 1942.2708

Crocodile Figurine

Ivory crocodile figurine with an elongated body, crouched legs, open mouth and eyes, and stylized features.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60876

Accession Number: 1942.2709

Picture

Picture of two men on a rock, one standing and one kneeling, with palm trees to the left. Framed.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60877

Accession Number: 1942.2710

Handbill

Framed handbill advertisment for Moses Chapman, silhouette cutter. "Correct Profile Likenesses", printed text with silhouettes of a man and woman in profile. Woman in upper left corner, man in upper right corner. Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Chapman, Moses, 1783-1821

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

GUSN: 60878

Accession Number: 1942.2711

Silhouette

Bust length negative cut profile of a young woman.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60879

Accession Number: 1942.2712

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60880

Accession Number: 1942.2713.1

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60881

Accession Number: 1942.2713.2

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60882

Accession Number: 1942.2713.3

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60883

Accession Number: 1942.2713.4

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60884

Accession Number: 1942.2713.5

Mirror Knob

Circular white enamel mirror knob with a black star center and a metal mount and shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60885

Accession Number: 1942.2714

Mirror Knob

White enamel circular mirror knob with a red star in the center and a metal mount and shaft. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60886

Accession Number: 1942.2715.1

Mirror Knob

White enamel circular mirror knob with a red star in the center and a metal mount and shaft. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60887

Accession Number: 1942.2715.2

Doorknob

Cobalt glass doorknob with six-sided faceted flat top.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60888

Accession Number: 1942.2716

Picture

Picture of two seated women and a standing woman playing a striged instrument.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60889

Accession Number: 1942.2717

Picture

Picture of the biblical Noah in the foreground with an ark and animals in the background. Framed.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60890

Accession Number: 1942.2718

Fishing Float

Dark olive green glass ball.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60891

Accession Number: 1942.2719

Fishing Float

Pale yellow opaque glass ball on a wooden ring stand.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60892

Accession Number: 1942.2720

Fishing Float

Kelly green glass ball.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60893

Accession Number: 1942.2721

Fishing Float

Amber brown glass ball.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60894

Accession Number: 1942.2723

Fishing Float

Marine blue glass ball.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60895

Accession Number: 1942.2724

Fishing Float

Gray glass ball on a wood stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60896

Accession Number: 1942.2725

Fishing Float

Marine blue glass ball.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60897

Accession Number: 1942.2726

Fishing Float

Amber brown glass ball on a wood ring stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60898

Accession Number: 1942.2727

Fishing Float

Amethyst glass ball on a wood ring stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60899

Accession Number: 1942.2728

Fishing Float

Ruby red glass ball on a wood ring stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60900

Accession Number: 1942.2729

Fishing Float

Green glass ball on a wood ring stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60901

Accession Number: 1942.2730

Whimsey

Dark olive green glass ball on a terracotta saucer.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 60902

Accession Number: 1942.2731

Fishing Float

Amber brown glass ball on a wood ring stand.

Date: 1855-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60903

Accession Number: 1942.2732

Hooked Rug

Diamond starburst in red, brown, green, and beige; oak leaves top and bottom.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60904

Accession Number: 1942.2733

Curtain

Rectangular panel curtains with a pattern of flowers and twisted stems with birds and urns in browns and bright blues. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 60905

Accession Number: 1942.2734.1

Printing Plate

Bust length view of elderly man with autograph

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), engraving (printing process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63894

Accession Number: 1987.1015

Seal

Red wax impression; oval; lion's head over shield; spreadeagle

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 63895

Accession Number: 1987.1014

Wallet

Folding; light brown; 2 main pockets; wraps & closes with long tab.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Marshall, Thomas (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 63896

Accession Number: 1987.1013

Wallet

Light color; woman's; 2 main pockets with anthemia in lozenges

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 63897

Accession Number: 1987.1012

Coin Purse

Octag; brown with hinged steel frame; red int; 4 compartmts; clasp

Date: 1855-1861

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63898

Accession Number: 1987.1011

Pouch

Circle; lt. brwn; pleated at sides; gathered with cord; tabs to open

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 63899

Accession Number: 1987.1010

Pocket Knife

Thin; rectangular with bulge at center; brass cap; broken blade

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63900

Accession Number: 1987.1009

Pincushion

Carved ivory clamp with birds and flowers; green silk cushion.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63901

Accession Number: 1987.1008

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