Historic New England

Rug

Hand-hooked rectangular rug; pattern of square blocks of alternating dark and ligh backgrounds; dark blocks have geometric pattern; light blocks have floral sprig; multi-colored.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, hooking

GUSN: 5447

Accession Number: 1971.766

Black and white engraving of a stag with mountain vista behind; molded wooden frame painted black on sides, covered with gesso and gilt on front. On back of frame, under mylar there appears to be another engraving or print, the back of which is inscribed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 5448

Accession Number: 1971.767

Painting

Molded wood frame has applied gesso floral corners with scrolled gesso floral motif on sides; scene of Hudson River (?); foreground shows hill overlooking a river; on hill are man, woman and young boy (?); middle ground shows river flowing from horizon to right side of picture plane; numerous sailin...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5449

Accession Number: 1971.768

Permit

Permit for Nathan Lord, Commander of the Brig. "Hitty" to carry his shipment of "Lumber, Beef, and Corn" to Tobago; written in four languages (French, Spanish, English and Dutch); signed and sealed by President John Adams (US seal) and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering; under gla...

Date: 1799

Maker: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5450

Accession Number: 1971.769

Permit

Permit to allow the Sloop Abigail to pass the Fort William and Mary at Newcastle; under glass; set in thin dark wood frame.

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5451

Accession Number: 1971.770

Textile Fragment

Fragment of brown copperplate print, hung by metal rings and backed with cream-colored satin; pieced together scene of spectators at "The Turf Inn" watching a horse race; spectators are also gathered along the track and in a stand; 18th century dress.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5452

Accession Number: 1971.771

Bed Warmer

Circular straight sided pan with engraved foliage on the overhanging perforated lid attached by a copper hinge to the brass socket into which the turned wood handle inserts.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), engraving (printing process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5453

Accession Number: 1971.772

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5504

Accession Number: 1971.815D

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5505

Accession Number: 1971.816.1A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5506

Accession Number: 1971.816.2A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5507

Accession Number: 1971.816.3A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5508

Accession Number: 1971.816.4A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5509

Accession Number: 1971.816.5A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5510

Accession Number: 1971.816.6A-C

Waste Bowl

Hemispherical shaped body, flared lip, exterior decorated with applied decals of stylized landscapes, interior features decaled "canton" border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5511

Accession Number: 1971.817

Plate

Cylindrical, transfer print design, partly flown; Fitzhugh border encircles Willow-type interior.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 5512

Accession Number: 1971.818

Mustard Pot

A) Cylindrical jar, inverted rim, applied strap handle, exterior decorated with flow blue on white transfer print chinoiserie designs. B) Domed cylindrical lid, ball-shaped knop, C-shaped cut out to allow spoon to rest in jar, flow blue and white design.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 5513

Accession Number: 1971.819AB

Lolling Chair

Brass castered feet; heavy front legs feature twist and bun turnings and pineapple carved stump arms; shaped arm rests supported by square uprights tapered at top; shaped canted rear legs, boldly serpentine front apron and crest rail.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5514

Accession Number: 1971.820

Sugar Bowl

A) Ring foot, shaped base, cylindrical walls, applied C-shaped pierced handles, freehand painted willow-type blue and white landscape scenes; floral and scroll border encircle base. B) Domed lid with applied pierced knop, freehand painted landscape scene, Greek key border.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5515

Accession Number: 1971.821AB

Sugar Bowl

A) Globular shape, ring foot, applied S-shape handles, decorated with freehand willow type landscape vignettes, blue on white. B) Dome shaped lid with ball knop, decorated with blue and white landscape vignette.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5516

Accession Number: 1971.822AB

Carpet

Rectangular; two major borders; rectangular field features linear rows of scroll and running dog forms; colors: rose, black, brown and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5517

Accession Number: 1971.823

Plate

Cylindrical plate, on ring foot, blue and white freehand painted design features a rabbit border, glaze is highly crazed.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Dedham Pottery

Material: underglazing, ceramic (material), crazing, hand-painted

GUSN: 5518

Accession Number: 1971.824

Photograph

Three quarter length, young woman seated, torso turned to left, face turned to viewer, wearing a watered silk dress with full sleeves.

Date: 1915

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: photographs, silk (textile)

GUSN: 5519

Accession Number: 1971.825

Lithograph

Lithographic reproduction of a painting of a woman, head & shoulders, profile, Italian, early Renaissance period.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, photographs

GUSN: 5520

Accession Number: 1971.826

Ewer

Jug with flat base, two flattened sides, short neck, narrow lip, and applied C-shaped handle; Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5521

Accession Number: 1971.827

Vase

Vase with ring foot, globular body, long neck, and flared lip. Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo, applied gilt.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material), gilding

GUSN: 5522

Accession Number: 1971.828

Ashtray

Circular, stamped floral border within a beaded reserve.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5523

Accession Number: 1971.829

Ashtray

Rectangular, hammered design, repousse punched border, incised centered head and shoulders image of a man; "MARCO/ROSCARI" incised on either side of head.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, repoussé

GUSN: 5524

Accession Number: 1971.830

Ashtray

Circular dish, applied ring foot, medium relief, surface design of dancing costumed male figure flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms.

Date: 1900-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5525

Accession Number: 1971.831

Ornament

Four iridescent glass balls arranged to form a pyramid.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5526

Accession Number: 1971.832

Vase

Circular foot, six lobed hemispherical body, sloping shoulder, long neck, three-dimensional dragon encircles neck.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 5527

Accession Number: 1971.833

Wall Ornament

Three slippers with pointed toes ostensibly hanging from a bow knot, deep blue glaze with gilt design; imitation Sevres type.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5528

Accession Number: 1971.834B

Plaque

Plaque of Cupid and Psyche molded in high relief on terra-cotta ground. Gilt Greek key border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: P. Ipsen (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 5529

Accession Number: 1971.835

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of man; reverse: Prince of Wales feathers, crown and thistles; accompanying dark blue leatherette case.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5530

Accession Number: 1971.836

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profiles of a man and a woman; reverse: heraldic devices and date of marriage March 21, 1871; fitted hinged leatherett case.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5531

Accession Number: 1971.837

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: oak and olive branches, no inscription; in a fitted and hinged leatherett box.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5532

Accession Number: 1971.838

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: handmaidens of industry and arts crowned by a third maiden; reverse: classically draped figure with sword; placed in the top half of a WYON's case.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5533

Accession Number: 1971.839

Medal

Obverse and reverse: chronology of the kings of England commencing with "Britons" and ending with "Victoria 1837"; placed in the bottom half of a WYON's case (does not fit).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5534

Accession Number: 1971.840

Coin

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: island of Bermuda; fitted translucent plastic case.

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5535

Accession Number: 1971.841

Candlestick

Footed circular base, baluster, cylinder and ball shaped stem, turquoise, dark blue and red cloisonne design.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5536

Accession Number: 1971.842

Dish

A) Ring foot, circular shape, shallow concave body, cloisonne design on top and bottom, three red roses at center; b) lathe turned pierced foot.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5537

Accession Number: 1971.843AB

Fireplace Fan

Pleated folding fan, terra-cotta color on one side, gold colored on the other, brass button at center base.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5538

Accession Number: 1971.844

Candlesnuffer

Hollow cylindrical handle with a sliding wick carrier, ring at end holds bell shaped extinguisher.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5539

Accession Number: 1971.845

Inkwell

In the shape of a long narrow boat with a high bow and stern, roof of small structure at center opens to reveal inkwell and sand shaker.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5540

Accession Number: 1971.846

Garniture

Delft-type blue and white decorated 18th century style slipper/shoe; handpainted floral and geometric pattern.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5541

Accession Number: 1971.847

Ashtray

Serrated border, unglazed, red and black shield painted at center.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), redware

GUSN: 5542

Accession Number: 1971.848

Figurine

Dog figurine, two part mold, white heavily textured coat, short legs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 5543

Accession Number: 1971.849

Shoe-shaped Garniture

Woman's low heeled shoe; blue glaze decoration over white underglaze; woman's face painted at instep.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pottery (object genre), underglazing, clay

GUSN: 5544

Accession Number: 1971.850

Animal Figure

Dalmation lying down, head raised, yellow collar, green glazed base, two part mold.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 5545

Accession Number: 1971.851

Figurine

Three dimensional figure of a woman in late 18th century peasant costume, carrying a basket of roses, blue and white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5546

Accession Number: 1971.852

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