Historic New England

Bird Figurine

Eagle with outstretched wings; scales in mouth; wngs painted brown

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Dempsey, J. (Maker) M. J. Frand Co. (Maker)

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 57483

Accession Number: 1942.3343

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a blond cherub with blue eyes holding boots and standing behind a red curtain. "Magic Rug" verse inscription.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 57484

Accession Number: 1942.4337

Trunk

Orange, brown; rectangular with strght sds, domed lid; oystershell pattern.

Date: 1800-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57485

Accession Number: 1942.4338

Trunk

Dk green rectangular body; domed lid; yellow bord/inscrip; bl, pnk, gr int

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57486

Accession Number: 1942.4339

Bottle

Olive gr; globular body, short neck, flat lip; demi-john.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57487

Accession Number: 1942.4340

Shell

Pink, white; conch with spiral.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57488

Accession Number: 1942.4341

Sewing Box

Two boxes, tiered; square faceted corners; pin cushion; ivory details and knob.

Date: 1857

Maker: Lunt, Edward Osborn (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57489

Accession Number: 1942.4342

Eagle Figurine

White, eagle with outstretched wings; head turned to anatom. left

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57490

Accession Number: 1942.4343

Paper Lantern

Brown wood hexagonal frame with a pagoda top decorated with Chinese characters and a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57491

Accession Number: 1942.4344

A View in the Neighborhood of Sevenoaks Selected by Mr. T. R. Jolliffe and Professor Cornillot for the Scene of their First Aerial Ascent

Framed etching of a crowd of people gathered around a hydrogen-filled balloon with rolling hills and fields in the distance. Professor Cornillot and Mr. Jolliffee stand in the foreground. Wood frame painted black with gilt edges. See files for biographical details on the pilots and additional inform...

Date: 1825

Maker: Attributed to Gauci, Paul (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57492

Accession Number: 1942.4345

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of flowering landscape pieces

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Weber, Carl (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57493

Accession Number: 1942.4349

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of figures in rustic garb.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Fox, A. (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57494

Accession Number: 1942.4350

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Powder Flask

Tear-drop shape; eagle above crossed pistols; spring-latch

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 57356

Accession Number: 1942.4216

Oil Lamp

Semi-circular font; canted arm; rounded bracket; electrified

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57357

Accession Number: 1942.4217

Trinket Basket

Fine weave; stripes; 3 horizontal compartments; diamond motif

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 57358

Accession Number: 1942.4218

Model

Church steeple; faceted two-tier construction; weather cock

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57359

Accession Number: 1942.4219

Scroll Reader

Dark grey; rectangular stand with 2 spindles; crank handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57360

Accession Number: 1942.4220

Candlestick

Domed circular base, cylind. shaft with push up slot; dished bobeche.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57361

Accession Number: 1942.4221

Bandbox

Dark brown box; ovoid, nail and lap construction; mirror set into matching lid

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57362

Accession Number: 1942.4222

Bandbox

Stained; ovoid; lap & nail constr. ; stamp dec. border; recessed lid

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), bark (plant material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 57363

Accession Number: 1942.4223

Bandbox

Stained brown bandbox; ovoid; lap and nail construction matching recessed lid; pull.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 57364

Accession Number: 1942.4224

Inkwell

Black cylindrical inkwell; three bands on body, two penholes; glass well.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: S. Silliman & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 57365

Accession Number: 1942.4225

Pick

Circular foot with baluster shaft; cylindr. hndl with molded top, blade.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 57366

Accession Number: 1942.4226

Candle Lantern

Cylindr; conical top, hngd door; asymmetr. piercing, rectangular pattern

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57367

Accession Number: 1942.4228

Silhouette

Male, pos. cut, full length profile; stout figure with top hat.

Date: 1835-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 57368

Accession Number: 1942.4229

Passport

Pict. of tall ship, harbor scene, lighthouse; text; applied seal

Date: 1837

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57369

Accession Number: 1942.4230

Plaque

Male in bust-length profile; black surface.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hammering, painting (coating)

GUSN: 57370

Accession Number: 1942.4231

Cutlass

Flat blade with iron bell-guard; no pommel; overall brown patina

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57371

Accession Number: 1942.4232

Spur

V-shaped bracket; 10 prong pinwheel; swag decoration on side

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57372

Accession Number: 1942.4233

Coal Stove

Rectangular base; lyre supporting cornice, eagle/shield; ornate dec.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: Homab(?) & Low (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57373

Accession Number: 1942.4234

Sconce

Rectangular back plate; semi-circular shelf, socket; flared, scalloped top.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57374

Accession Number: 1942.4235

Oil Lamp

Black, rectangular back plate; cylindr. font, flared shade; electrified.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57375

Accession Number: 1942.4236

Miniature Picture

Four small portrait miniatures set on a single backing board. They are from upper left moving clockwise: an older woman wearing a black dress and lace cap, an older man in black coat and vest, white shirt and black tie, a young man with dark hair in a black coat and vest, white shirt, black tie, and...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57376

Accession Number: 1942.4237