Historic New England

Photograph

Gilt base metal rectangular frame; glass, black and white photograph of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945). Head and shoulders, full face view of dark haired young woman in square necked dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64637

Accession Number: 1970.603

Portait of Constance Holt

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968) as an infant surrounded by flowers. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64638

Accession Number: 1970.604

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; fresco depiction of the Richardson cousins (Alexander: 1881-1881; Lucy 1879?; Gardner 1884?; Dorothy 1887?) as infants on light blue background. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64639

Accession Number: 1970.605

Photograph

Black and white group photograph under glass in plain black, molded frame. Taken on front steps of Bowen House. Label on rear reads: Back (L to R) Stuart Holt, Hamilton Holt, Alexiina Holt. Middle: Rose Holt, Lucy Richardson, Grace Holt, Ethen Brown [possibly Ethel Bowen b. 1879], Henry Holt. Front:...

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64640

Accession Number: 1970.606

Fireplace Brush

Turned shaft with knob finial; shaped, molded ferrule; fan shaped bristle brush. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64641

Accession Number: 1970.607

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64642

Accession Number: 1970.608.1

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64643

Accession Number: 1970.608.2

Table Mat

Round, white table mat with scalloped border; yellow satin stitch embroidered geometric and floral wide border.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64644

Accession Number: 1970.610

Table

Round overhanging top with beaded skirt; four fluted tapered legs on crossed rectangular stretchers. Modified spool feet.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64645

Accession Number: 1970.611

Bed

Rectangular headboard with shaped crest and applied, pierced cartouche and medallions. Turned finials above floral corner blocks. Shaped side rails with applied oval, decorative molding. Secondary foot board with applied foliate carving which does not echo the headboard.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64646

Accession Number: 1970.612

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers with a low back crest and overhanging, molded top; six graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Straight legs with casters. Heavy varnished coat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 64647

Accession Number: 1970.613

Plaque

Stamped copper plaque, framed; An award to Constance Holt by Rollins College - The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. Portrays two male figures in classical garb below which is a presentation inscription. Wooden frame.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: Roine, J. E. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64648

Accession Number: 1970.614

Bedspread

Rectangular, white-on-white candle work bedspread with central floral medallion surrounded by foliate forms and geometric borders. Twisted fringe.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: Bates (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64649

Accession Number: 1970.615

Chair

Chair with five round spindles back between incised upper and lower rails. Caned seat. Turned front legs and two front stretchers, one round stretcher in rear and two on each side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64650

Accession Number: 1970.616

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Baby portrait, bust length, facing left. Brown curly hair, chubby face with rosy cheeks. Undefined blue and brown field.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64651

Accession Number: 1970.617.1

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Young girl, bust length view, facing right. Long brown hair and brown eyes. Somber countenance.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64652

Accession Number: 1970.617.2

Painting

Oval miniature portrait in polychrome enema of a young boy (about ten years old). Bust length, facing slightly let with light brown hair, chubby face, black tie and white collar. Oval surround of gold with rope twist edge. Hinged hook at top for chain; pin elements missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64653

Accession Number: 1970.618

Brass Souvenir

Circular stamped form with relief decoration in the form of a wreath enclosing bust of Charles Dickens. Logo for hanging at the top.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64654

Accession Number: 1970.619

Reliquary

Wood carved insets featuring a low-relief of Madonna and Child in circular reserve surrounded by a medallion featuring eleven saints with a Slavic script, under glass enclosed in a six point star brass case with red and aqua paste (?) gems, tracery motif.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64655

Accession Number: 1970.620

Painting

Enamel wash hand painted portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Waist length view, facing ¾ left. Blue and brown ground. Circular gilt brass frame with palmetto like motif and beaded border. Surmounted by eagle and ribbon bow.

Date: 1890

Maker: Fremont, G. (Artist)

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64656

Accession Number: 1970.621

Placecard

Set of 37 (.1-.37) rectangular white cards, creased across the center. Red and green printed rose motif pasted as a decoration in each lower left corner. Thirty two cards are blank (.1-.32); five cards with handwritten ink inscription (.33: Mrs. George Holt, .34: Mrs. Henry Holt, .35 Mrs. Richards...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood pulp paper, pulp (modified plant material)

GUSN: 64657

Accession Number: 1970.622

Photograph

Reproduction black and white photograph of bust-length full face view of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a younger man, possibly as Governor of New York. Framed over another photograph. Black wooden frame. Promotional or souvenir type photograph.

Date: 1935

Maker: Berns, David (Copyright holder) Louis F. Dow, Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 64658

Accession Number: 1970.623

Daguerreotype Portrait

Molded composition hinged cover with relief design of rococo floral cartouche in a rectangular reserve with cyma curves. Interior of velvet lining with a cut-out floral design. Encloses a Daguerreotype under glass with an oval gilt brass mat. Depicts seated young woman, ¾ length view, in a dark sati...

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 64659

Accession Number: 1970.624

Account Book

An account book of James A. D'Arcy/962 Eddy St/Providence, R.I., showing time worked and materials used at various locations, beginning May 29, 1905 through July 1906. Lined or ruled paper with beige cardboard cover labeled The Gem.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64660

Accession Number: 1970.625

Daguerreotype Portrait

Maroon leatherette-covered hinged case with embossed floral and scroll decoration. Oval mat missing. Image is of a wrist length view of a woman in dark satin (?) cape with flat collar. Full face, slightly facing left. Glass marked at lower left corner Covill MFG Co/Extra

Date: 1865

Maker: Covill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs), imitation leather

GUSN: 64661

Accession Number: 1970.626

Miniature Portrait

Oval bust-length portrait of a young woman with ringlet hairstyle and high bodice white drop shoulder dress. In later frame with ball feet and beaded edge.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64662

Accession Number: 1970.627

Portrait of Stuart Holt

Photograph of pastel portrait of Stuart Holt (1876-1900) in brown tones; ¾ portrait bust with high collar and checkered tie in brown toned suit jacket with short lapels; set in oval frame and rectangular matting. Wood frame with thin gold colored inner frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64663

Accession Number: 1970.628

Table Runner

Loosely woven runner with pink overshot bands at each end; plain hem.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64314

Accession Number: 1970.542

Table Mat

White linen square cloth, monogrammed in yellow thread " LWE/N" White tatted border.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64315

Accession Number: 1970.543

Table Cover

Loosely woven square with cut-out corners; hem covered with buttonhole stitch in pale blue cotton thread. Monogrammed MBH in one corner.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64316

Accession Number: 1970.544

Girandole Candelabrum

Square white marble base supporting cast bronze figure, frontal view of middle eastern prince with robes, turban and sword, holding a palm fern. Surmounted by leafy scrolled candle arms with leafy bobeche with turned sockets. The bobeche with crystals/prisms.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64317

Accession Number: 1970.680.1

Girandole Candlestick

Two armed candlestick with shaft girl motif and five floral appendages all on a square marble base.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64318

Accession Number: 1970.680.2

Girandole Candlestick

Two armed candlestick with shaft girl motif and five floral appendages all on a square marble base.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64319

Accession Number: 1970.680.3

Fireplace Tile

Set of hearth tiles in the arts and crafts aesthetic taste. Black border tiles enclose decorative border tiles featuring stylized oubliette tulip-like blossom with leafy strapwork surmounting a ribbon-entwined rod, on brown ground with mustard yellow, white, and olive colors. The hearth consists of ...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Probably Minton (Maker)

Material: chestnut (wood), earthenware, floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 64320

Accession Number: 1970.723

Fireplace Tile

Set of tiles forming fireplace surround. Glossy finish black square tiles with over glaze enamel hand-painted scenic decoration over all seventeen tiles. Features cranes in marsh at bottom with rushes, foliage, etc. Ivy motif at each upper corner; palms and insects at center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Probably Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, rush (material)

GUSN: 64321

Accession Number: 1970.724

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl in form of a pumpkin; spherical body with circular basal ring. High domed conforming cover with a stem like finial handle; edge cut to receive a ladle. Cased glass body. Pale pink interior cased with deeper pink overall with frosted finish. Gilt finial and banding. Blown pink glass body...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64322

Accession Number: 1970.728.1

Punch Bowl Underplate

Circular under plate with deep dished form, rising at center to form high cup ring. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64323

Accession Number: 1970.728.2

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64324

Accession Number: 1970.728.3

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64325

Accession Number: 1970.728.4

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64326

Accession Number: 1970.728.5

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64327

Accession Number: 1970.728.6

Punch Bowl

Buff clay body with pearled glaze. Deep circular bowl with short stem with a central molded ring or band, tapering out to a wide circular foot. Underglaze blueish-black transfer printed decoration of naturalistic meandering wisteria vine, on interior and exterior of bowl and on foot; central medalli...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 64328

Accession Number: 1970.729

Commemorative Plate

Circular plate with wide rim and inverted dished edge (turning under). Deep circular well. Underglaze blue transfer printed decoration with scalloped border design; well with view of New York + Brooklyn Bridge/Souvenir of Brooklyn, NY. Rim with ovoid reserves with scenes of Brooklyn landmarks: 1) ...

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64329

Accession Number: 1970.730

Serving Table

Three shelved Renaissance Revival style stand with molded edge and bracket supports. Stand rests on two platforms with bun feet. Applied molded burl veneer lozenge on sides.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64330

Accession Number: 1970.734

Dining Table

Renaissance Revival extension dining table with four leaves. Four scroll legs at base of central paneled octagonal pedestal. Oval table top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64331

Accession Number: 1970.735

Portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968)

Portrait of Constance Holt. Sitter is seated, facing forward and wearing a pink dress with white lace shawl. Oil on canvas. Gilt frame.

Date: 1906

Maker: Longacre, Lydia Eastwick (American painter, 1870-1951) (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64332

Accession Number: 1970.736

Fireplace Grate

Footed cast iron coal grate with back decorated with geometric forms and human figurines (indistinct). Pierced sides with shaped rails and bowed front.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 64333

Accession Number: 1970.737

Fire Screen

Hinged four- paneled fire screen with wire mesh panels supported by round posts surmounted by round finials. Two brass bail handles.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64334

Accession Number: 1970.738

Fender

C-shaped fender. Three lions paw feet support molded skirt below a gadrooned border; central foliate pierced panel; corresponding gadrooned border and straight molded crest.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64335

Accession Number: 1970.739

Fire Tool Stand

Molded rectangular base with panel decorated with inset leaves and geometric forms against a punched background. Square shaft with molded decorations terminate in C-shaped rack with pierced leaf decoration.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 64336

Accession Number: 1970.740

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