Historic New England

Headrest

Bamboo head or neckrest from Fiji, known as a kali ni bitu or kali nduvu. Very thick cylinder of bamboo, slightly curved, serves as the headrest, with solid fan-shaped feet at either end. The feet are attached to the bamboo with thin braided fiber covered with a black glue-like substance. The bambo...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 170758

Accession Number: 2006.44.1143

Stand

Oriental carved wooden stand with ornately carved top. Has some areas where pieces have been chipped off.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170759

Accession Number: 2006.44.1178AB

Gourd Water Bottle

Hawaiian decorated gourd water bottle, or ipu hue wai pawehe. The large, spherical bottom with elongated and narrow neck is typical of bottles used for households, The gourd is polished smooth and covered with panels of decorative zigzag patterns along its sides, with a hexagonal shape holding a cen...

Maker: unknown

Material: bottles

GUSN: 170760

Accession Number: 2006.44.1144

Bust of William Shakespeare

Plater bust of William Shakespeare, pedastal shaped base.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 170761

Accession Number: 2006.44.961

Chandelier

Round, carved alabaster chandelier with brass floral medallions.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 170764

Accession Number: 2006.44.1145

Sewing box

Chinese gilt-decorated black lacquer octogonal sewing box with two handles. Garden scenes on each side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 170765

Accession Number: 2006.44.2045

Mantel clock

Black marble, Empire style mantel clock with white marble inlay.

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, inlay (process)

GUSN: 170766

Accession Number: 2006.44.730

Stand

Oriental carved tripod wooden stand with ornately carved top of a dragon and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170767

Accession Number: 2006.44.1177AB

Bookstand

Mahogany revolving bookstand with three feet on wheels. Geometrical pattern on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170768

Accession Number: 2006.44.2044

Table lamp

Porcelain, table lamp with white silk shade. Painted floral and seafoam green design with gilt trim. Tri-pod block feet with Greek key design and trumpet shaped shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, silk (textile)

GUSN: 170769

Accession Number: 2006.44.733

Armchair

Chinese carved rosewood reclinig armchair covered with a light red textile.

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 170770

Accession Number: 2006.44.2042

Table lamp

Bronze, oriental table lamp. Pierced floral design. Hexagonal silk shade with vines and Asian symbols. Purple glass top piece.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 170771

Accession Number: 2006.44.728

Andiron

Brass andiron in the Chippendale style.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170772

Accession Number: 2006.44.1179.2

Andiron

Brass andiron in the Chippendale style.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170773

Accession Number: 2006.44.1179.1

Fireplace grate

Metal fire basket with gothic arches on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 170774

Accession Number: 2006.44.1119

Figurine

Wood figurine depicting a gazelle standing with her baby.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170775

Accession Number: 2006.44.2106

Andiron

Brass, Federal style low ball-top andiron with hoof feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170776

Accession Number: 2006.44.716.1

Andiron

Brass, Federal style low ball-top andiron with hoof feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170777

Accession Number: 2006.44.716.2

Cup

Mesopotamian style brass cup with a mythological scene and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170778

Accession Number: 2006.44.2107.1

Cigarette box

Blue, Benson & Hedges box of cigarettes. Floral pattern on exterior and gold lettering on interior. Some fading of lettering. Six cigarettes inside.

Maker: Benson & Hedges

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 170779

Accession Number: 2006.44.970

Cup

Mesopotamian style brass cup with agriculture scene and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170780

Accession Number: 2006.44.2107.2

Box of calling cards

Light blue box of calling cards for Mr. Stephen Willard Phillips from Shreve, Crump & Low Co. Slight fading of lettering.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 170781

Accession Number: 2006.44.1123AB

Tape dispenser

Round, Dennison's tape dispenser, wooden spool with black with white lettering labels.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170783

Accession Number: 2006.44.1122

Figurine

Wooden figurine representing a woman with her child on her back and wearing a blue and red pearl belt and necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170784

Accession Number: 2006.44.2108

Pier glass

Federal style giltwood pier glass. Spiral pillasters with Ionic capitals. Carved diamond weave pattern and ball shaped dentils on top. Some tarnishing of mirror and cracking of gilt.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 170785

Accession Number: 2006.44.734

Thermometer

Round, brass wall thermometer with ring hook. Reaumur, centigrade and farenheit scales

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170786

Accession Number: 2006.44.965

Chair

Mahogany Federal style chair with tassles at the corners of the back splat.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 170791

Accession Number: 2006.44.2110

Lady's secretary

Federal style mahogany secretary with four font drawers and two glass doors with diamond-shaped mullions. Oval drawer pulls stamped with beehive motif. Brass eagle finial.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170792

Accession Number: 2006.44.2041

Lady's desk

Federal inlaid mahogany writing desk with three upper cabinets and four drawers. Drawers have oval shaped pulls stamped with eagles with outstretched wings.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process)

GUSN: 170794

Accession Number: 2006.44.2043

Umbrella stand

Cast iron umbrella stand. Round base and interlocking rings at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 170796

Accession Number: 2006.44.1146

Cane

Bamboo cane with candy cand shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 170798

Accession Number: 2006.44.1152

Wall mirror

Neoclassical Adam style giltwood frame wall mirror.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170799

Accession Number: 2006.44.2058

Cane

Straight cane with ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 170800

Accession Number: 2006.44.1153

Paddle

Heavy and elaborately carved wooden "paddle" from the Austral Islands, or "hoe," The carvings include the characteristic Austral Island circular motif and flared handle pommel with six human-like figures. Little is known about the use of objects like this. Some experts believe they were used as cere...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170801

Accession Number: 2006.44.1150

Scent bottle

Art Nouveau red and white cameo glass scent bottle with a silver stopper. Floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170802

Accession Number: 2006.44.2056AB

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171054

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.4

Box

Small brass dresser shaped box with hinge lid. Attributes of music on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171055

Accession Number: 2006.44.2166

Basket

Woven wicker basket in three parts with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 171056

Accession Number: 2006.44.2359A-C

Pitcher

Small gold pitcher with a purple stripe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171057

Accession Number: 2006.44.2169

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171058

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.1

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Carrige clock

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB