Historic New England

Pick

Metal pick with a bone handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, bone (material)

GUSN: 56452

Accession Number: 1971.307

Nutpick

One of a set of three. Silver nutpick with an upturned oval handle. Floral design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56453

Accession Number: 1971.305.1

Nutpick

Silver nutpick with an upturned spatulate handle. Foliate and cherub design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56454

Accession Number: 1971.304.1

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Leif Ericson and an overall foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56455

Accession Number: 1971.313.1

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Leif Ericson and an overall foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56456

Accession Number: 1971.313.2

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon from Pinebluff, North Carolina.

Maker: Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company (Greenfield, Mass.)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56457

Accession Number: 1971.314

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. Pressed design depicts Boston landmarks.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56458

Accession Number: 1971.312

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. The handle depicts President Taft and Helen Herron. Scroll and twist shaft. Pointed oval bowl that portrays a child.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56459

Accession Number: 1971.316

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a circular bowl.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Lowell & Senter (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56460

Accession Number: 1971.297

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Upturned fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a round bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56461

Accession Number: 1971.298

Mustard Spoon

Metal mustard spoon. Fiddle handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), nickel (metal)

GUSN: 56462

Accession Number: 1971.299

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Columbus and Machinery Hall.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56463

Accession Number: 1971.315

Serving Spoon

Metal serving spoon with an ornate shaft and two figures on the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56464

Accession Number: 1971.317

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with an upturned rounded handle and a scalloped oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56465

Accession Number: 1971.302

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with a rounded handle, twist shaft, and oval bowl. Foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 56466

Accession Number: 1971.301

Berry Spoon

Silver berry spoon. Oval upturned handle with a foliate design. Shell shaped bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Tyler, D. M., 1810 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56467

Accession Number: 1971.293

Lemonade Spoon

Silver lemonade spoon. Twist handle with a pierced fluted bowl.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56468

Accession Number: 1971.292

Serving Fork

Silver serving fork with an oval handle and five tines. Floral and foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56469

Accession Number: 1971.291

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with twisted arms. Two different bowls. One shaped like a fork and the other shaped like a spatula.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56470

Accession Number: 1971.309

Cake Knife

Oval handle; short front midrib; pointed oval blade with scallop edge. Blade is perforated.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Appleton, George B., 1855-1867 (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, perforating, silver (metal)

GUSN: 56471

Accession Number: 1971.289

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Handle with a vine and foliate design. Oval bowl with a scalloped portion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56472

Accession Number: 1971.303

Mug and Case

A: mug: Round with slightly flared foot; squarish C-curve handle. Interior is gold-washed. B: case: small, blue satin.

Date: 1872

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, gadrooning, wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56474

Accession Number: 1944.195AB

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56475

Accession Number: 1932.573.1

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56478

Accession Number: 1963.13

Four columnar turned legs support bowed case with four drawers. Ovolo corners at front with reeded columns beneath. Pressed brass pulls and escutcheons. Corresponding top. Eared crest with applied, pressed brass bosses. Original brasses.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56118

Accession Number: 1966.511

Quilt

Rectangular pieced quilt of hexagonal pieces in multi-colored prints; each hexagon is pieced around a corresponding piece of paper. Not finished; no backing; no stuffing. Hexagons arranged so they form larger 6-lobed elements or "stars" placed in vertical rows, alternating w/ salmon-colored stripe o...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Bennett, Elizabeth (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56119

Accession Number: 1967.130

Lolling Chair

Straight legs with beaded outer edge on brackets. "H" stretchers with beaded outer edges, rear stretcher, curving arms, serpentine crest, upholstered back and seat.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56120

Accession Number: 1969.105

Hairbrush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval hairbrush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56121

Accession Number: 1972.34A

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular buffer brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56122

Accession Number: 1972.34B

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular nail brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56123

Accession Number: 1972.34C

Box

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular manicure case.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56124

Accession Number: 1972.34D

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Hairbrush w/ handle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56125

Accession Number: 1972.34E

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56126

Accession Number: 1972.34F

Shoehorn

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Shoehorn.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56127

Accession Number: 1972.34G

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Black and white engraving of Benjamin Franklin; half-length view, wearing hat. Reproduction of original mezzotint. Black and gilt frame; glass.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Cochin, N. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56128

Accession Number: 1972.76

Bed

Tall flat identical head and foot board with circular rod at top. Flanked by half applied columns with brass capitals and bases. Semi circular leg and rounded feet on one side and squared legs and feet on the other. Wide scooped out side rails.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Attributed to Irving & Casson (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56129

Accession Number: 1980.101

Sheet

Off-white linen sheet with center seam. "L.C." embroidered in blue at bottom center.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 56130

Accession Number: 1985.640

Trivet

Rectangular grid, interlocking strips of wood, clear finish

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 56131

Accession Number: 1984.787

Desk Lamp

Green enamelled shade, 2 bulb sockets, beaded chain pull

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Horax (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56132

Accession Number: 1984.311

Mat

14 LARGE SQUARES, DIAGONAL PATTERN

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56133

Accession Number: 1984.330

Stool

White; thin, overhanging top; square legs

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Knauer, Gustav (Furniture worker)

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56134

Accession Number: 1984.312

Carpet

Dark brown, low-cut pile, wall-to-wall

Date: 1973

Maker: unknown

Material: pile (textile component), jute (fiber), nylon

GUSN: 56135

Accession Number: 1984.112

Table

Black, u-shaped tubular legs, diamond pattern wire-mesh top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 56136

Accession Number: 1984.507

Wastebasket

Oval shaped, straight sides, plaited straw, dark stain

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, weaving

GUSN: 56137

Accession Number: 1984.127

Wastebasket

Black, circular form with lip

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56138

Accession Number: 1984.132

Desk Lamp

Brown; molded base, petal socket, flexible arm, round shade

Date: 1937-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56139

Accession Number: 1984.163

Tray Stand

Adjustable tubular form, removable black tray, silver legs

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56140

Accession Number: 1984.266

Armchair

Curved bamboo arms, legs, bound with rattan, d-shaped seat

Date: 1938-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 56141

Accession Number: 1984.502

Jardiniere

Black, bulbous body, flared lip, cross-hatched ornament

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 56142

Accession Number: 1984.113

Kuchenschrank

3 doors, moveable shelves, work surface

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56143

Accession Number: 1984.516

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