Historic New England

Vase

Three part molded colorless glass body. Round foot, with sunburst at the center of the base. Scalloped base on a cylindrical body. Six ribbed sides rise upward to a flaring, scalloped lip.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11973

Accession Number: 1971.1681

A folding stool with four hoofed feet, vase and ring turned legs, three ring turned stretchers. Legs cross forming an "X" at the center stretcher. Two round seat nails with stepped ends. Leather seat tacked to seat rails with two rows of tacks.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 11974

Accession Number: 1971.1682

Photograph

A black and white photograph of a formally posed portrait of Ralph May, seated and looking to the left. It is under glass, in an elaborate foliate scrolled standing brass table frame.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 11975

Accession Number: 1971.1683

Hearth Brush

A broad brush attached to a wooden base that is encased in brass. The wrought iron shaft is painted black and the brass finial has a hook.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hair, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 11976

Accession Number: 1971.1684

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11977

Accession Number: 1971.2037.1

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11978

Accession Number: 1971.2037.2

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11979

Accession Number: 1971.2037.3

Window Cornice

Elongated rail with cream colored back board with gilt step molding along top and single square molding along bottom. Back board with gilt line borders with canted corners; ends are cylindrical with horizontal reeding and conforming moldings. Central keystone shaped panel on front with painted reser...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), veneer, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11980

Accession Number: 1971.2037.4

Shoes

Pair of pale blue satin T-strap evening shoes. Knock-on heels covered in blue satin, heels and sock lined with pink satin. Adujstable ankle strap with silver-colored buckle.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, satin

GUSN: 11981

Accession Number: 1993.287

Shoes

White satin; pumps; rounded toe; covered heel; chiffon rosette with satin rosebud center at toe; canvas and suede lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, kidskin, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), suede

GUSN: 11982

Accession Number: 1993.288

Gym Shoes

Women's. Red leather; oxford-type; rounded square toes; silk braid laces; low heels; leather soles; leather and canvas lining; leather sock.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11983

Accession Number: 1993.289AB

Boots

A pair of black leather boots with laces, rounded toes, low covered heels, rubber base, and canvas lining.

Date: 1915-1916

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), leather, stitching, rubber (material)

GUSN: 11984

Accession Number: 1993.290

Shoes

Light olive green suede; pointed toes; long tongue; 2 pair of eyelets with grey satin bow ties; low, curved, covered heels; kid and canvas lining; kid sock; leather sole.

Date: 1898-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), suede

GUSN: 11985

Accession Number: 1993.291

Hat

Yellow crinkled silk hat with low, depressed crown decorated with a silk flower at center and beige fuzzy spider legs. Large yellow petals over crown and brim. Wide brim is stiffened and a portion is upturned. Crown is lined with white silk.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, rayon, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11986

Accession Number: 1993.292

Bedspread

Four poster coverlet with candlewicked embroidered design on top and gathered, with ribbed cotton. It drops to the floor on three sides. On an overshot white cotton background is a large spread-winged eagle over a stylized urn, surrounded by a floral vine and at the foot of the bed. At the base of t...

Date: 1814/10/01

Maker: Morison, Mary Ann Hopkins (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 11987

Accession Number: 1971.1674

Hat

Pale pink organdy; mushroom-shape; shirred crown; self band around crown with bow at right; 3 large organdy flowers embroidered in silk and appliqued to brim; wires in brim for shaping; crown shaped with canvas; drawstring lining of horsehair.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), canvas, cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, horsehair, organdy, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 11988

Accession Number: 1993.293

Bonnet

Brown straw bonnet with alternating narrow braided bands of brown straw and black horsehair. Large spray of white forget-me nots over crown from brim to nape held in place with three grosgrain bows. Brim faced with brown velvet, brown velvet ties, and brown chiffon lining with drawstring at crown.

Date: 1886-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, chiffon, cotton (textile), horsehair, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11989

Accession Number: 1993.294

Curtain Hold-back

Round molded brass terminus with a concave center in a stylized flower motif of petals and hearts. Tin convex back attached to a tapered brass stem that terminates in a molded foot with a screw.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11990

Accession Number: 1971.1673.1

Hat

Dark green velvet; deep crown; gathered at center top; tarnished gold ribbon around base; elliptical brim; 4 flowers of light and dark green feathers at right on brim; black rayon ? linen.

Date: 1920-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, machine-made, rayon, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11991

Accession Number: 1993.295

Towel Rack

The arched trestle feet hold round-ended uprights joining two rectangular horizontals; all are grain painted in yellow and brown to simulate birdseye maple.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), graining

GUSN: 11030

Accession Number: 1991.1296

Andirons

Each with ball finial on gooseneck and blade-form shaft raised on arched legs ending in straight flat feet.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11031

Accession Number: 1991.1297AB

Lacemaker's Cushion

Drum-shaped wood form with feather and geometric-patterned carving at top and bottom; sides covered with flame-patterned polychrome needlework on a hemp-like foundation; needlework is fastened to sides with yellow woven ribbon and tacks; the top has leather hinged "U" shaped cover at center which is...

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, needle lace, pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11032

Accession Number: 1991.1300AB

Bobbin Reel

Baseball bat-like form with disc at mid-section and pointed round end; natural finish.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11033

Accession Number: 1991.1305

Needlework Coat of Arms

Framed needlework coat-of-arms of the Dummer family. Worked on golden (off-white) silk ground; shows shield with lion rampant above three fleur-de-lys, supported by leafy vine and two elegant birds, helmet and crest are above the shield, under reverse-painted glass with a black and gold edge; in ori...

Date: ca. 1801

Maker: Little, Abigail, 1787-1871 (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), embroidering, gesso, gilding, glass (material), reverse painting on glass (image-making), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11034

Accession Number: 1991.1285.2

Wall Paneling, Wagoner House

The architectual wall panelling into which the pictures #1991.1323.b,c were set. See file for drawing of panelling. Panelling was acquired with the landscape paintings. These were removed with their original molded enframements. The fireplace opening has a bolection molding. There are flanking membe...

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11035

Accession Number: 1991.1323A

Overmantel-Landscape

Square panel with two trees and a large crouching hare/rabbit in the foreground. The background is shaded from dark to light. With original bolection enframement. The artist is unknown.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11036

Accession Number: 1991.1323B

Portrait of John Adams

Rectangular portrait of John Adams in a ruffed stock and white wig.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11037

Accession Number: 1991.1286.1

Portrait of George Washington

Small, rectangular format portrait of General George Washington, in blue coat and gold epaulettes.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11038

Accession Number: 1991.1286.2

Overmantel-Landscape

Overmantel panel, originally set into paneling above a corner fireplace. Square panel with two large trees, a hunter in a long red coat and blue hat, standing beneath a tree on the far right, shooting at a running stag, at the far left; hounds chase a stag, one is attacking the injured animal. Sever...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11039

Accession Number: 1991.1323C

Portrait of Arthur McArthur, Esq. (1790-1874)

Narrow, rectangular format. Almost full-length portrait of a man, seated with left arm on rolled arm of empire sofa. Column in left background. He wars a dark suit. Unframed. Husband of Sarah Prince McArthur (1991.1348.2), father of Catherine McArthur (1991.1348.3), William Miltimore McArthur (1991...

Date: 1836

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11040

Accession Number: 1991.1348.1

Portrait of Sarah Prince M. McArthur (1805-1881)

Narrow, rectangular format. Almost full-length portrait of a woman with gray dress, silver comb in her hair, gold chain and watch tucked in belt, seated letter in hand. Framed in simple modern wood frame. Wife of Arthur McArthur, Esq. (1991.1348.1), mother of Catherine McArthur (1991.1348.3), Willia...

Date: 1836

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11041

Accession Number: 1991.1348.2

Portrait of Catherine McArthur (1834-1864)

Narrow, rectangular format. Full-length portrait of a standing girl, with rose dress, holding bunch of dandelions and apple blossoms. Unframed. Daughter of Sarah Prince McArthur (1991.1348.2) and Arthur McArthur, Esq. (1991.1348.1), sister of William Miltimore McArthur (1991.1348.4), and Arthur McAr...

Date: 1836

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11042

Accession Number: 1991.1348.3

Portrait of William Miltimore McArthur (1832-1917)

Full-length portrait, in narow, rectangular format, of boy in dark, blue suit holding whip. Unframed. Son of Sarah Prince McArthur (1991.1348.2) and Arthur McArthur, Esq. (1991.1348.1), brother of Catherine McArthur (1991.1348.3), and Arthur McArthur II (1991.1348.5).

Date: 1836

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11043

Accession Number: 1991.1348.4

Portrait of Arthur McArthur II (1830-1862)

Narrow, rectangular format. Full-length portrait of boy holding a flower in his left hand and a book in his right, wearing a dark suit. Unframed. Son of Sarah Prince McArthur (1991.1348.2) and Arthur McArthur, Esq. (1991.1348.1), brother of William Miltimore McArthur (1991.1348.4), and Catherin McAr...

Date: 1836

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11044

Accession Number: 1991.1348.5

Potholder

White potholder with tatted edge with small sewn in patter of bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, sewing (process)

GUSN: 11045

Accession Number: 1992.101

Fragment of Cloth

White cotton fragment.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11046

Accession Number: 1992.83.3

Fragment of Cloth

Threaded net-like fragment.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11047

Accession Number: 1992.83.1

Curtain Tieback

Fragment from a curtain edge or tie back, white with green tassle-like fans.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11048

Accession Number: 1992.83.2

Miniature Portrait of a Man

Rectangular format; portrait of a man, Mr. William Noyes; 1/2 length; depicts man wearing a black suit with folded white cravat; sideburns; book in left hand; original black frame and glass; watercolor on paper.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11049

Accession Number: 1991.1350.1

Miniature Portrait of Woman

Rectangular format; portrait of a woman, Mrs. William Noyes; 1/2 length; depicts woman wearing a black dress with a small white collar, silver foil pin and close-fitting shirred ribbon cap with strings; holding book in left hand; original black frame and glass; watercolor on paper.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11050

Accession Number: 1991.1350.2

Picture Book

Small green covered photo album with gilted edged pages and metal clasp containing 17 period sketch cards of birds, flowers, and other genre elements, a cabinet card image of a young girl holding a fan, and three fine watercolors of flowers.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: drawing (image-making)

GUSN: 11051

Accession Number: 1920.508

Wallpaper Sample Book

Wallpaper sample book titled "Samples / E. J. Hickey & Co. / 1902. / Wall Papers / 35 Cornhill, Boston, Mass." Title is printed on rectangular label affixed to front cover. Book is covered with heavy black paper textured to resemble leather with a cloth binding. Book includes samples of sidewall, ce...

Date: 1902

Maker: E.J. Hickey & Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), ceiling papers

GUSN: 11052

Accession Number: 1992.187

Paperweight

Colorless glass overlay of Boston Bureau advertising paper weight, with white glass bottom, enclosing photo reproduction of George A. Foxcroft and advertisement.

Date: 1982-09-05

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 11053

Accession Number: 1992.91

Crib Quilt

Rectangular form comprised of a field of contrasting small squares enclosing larger "Byzantine Cross" form patches. The patches of "Bird & Flower" (Peafowl) printed Chintz in blue and rose and a tiny diaper print in rose and white, is backed with a flower patterned diaper print in green cotton and i...

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), patchwork, printing (process), quilting

GUSN: 11054

Accession Number: 1991.1400

Watercolor

Very small, rectangular form showing a man (one of a pair, other is of a woman). The man is facing the right- shows his head and shoulders, his brown hair is tousled and brushed forward; wearing a black, high-collared coat with a yellow vest and buttons; and a pleated shirt with buttons and a small ...

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, ink, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), pewter (tin alloy), watercolor (paint), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11055

Accession Number: 1991.1406.1

Watercolor

Very small, rectangular form showing a woman (one of a pair, other is a man). The woman has her hair in long curls at her shoulders. Her head is turned to the side, looking to the left; and a blue scarf around her neck. The picture has a filligree pewter frame with a crown at the top. There is no gl...

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, ink, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), pewter (tin alloy), watercolor (paint), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11056

Accession Number: 1991.1406.2

Pair of Sock Stretchers

Pair of wooden sock stretchers, of child's foot size, flat with a straight top, outflared tube and drooping toe; hole on the tops for hanging, and a natural finish.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11057

Accession Number: 1991.1421A

Stencil Painting Theorem

Square format; a rose sprig with tiny birds at corners; stencilled in green, yellow, and pink on a linen ground; an undecipherable signature on the lower right-hand corner; unframed; wrapped with mylar on a square piece of cardboard.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stenciling, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 11058

Accession Number: 1991.1439

Bedspread or Coverlet

Rectangular form comprised of two linen panels embroidered with wool yarns in scrolling, allover pattern of flowering, leafy vine in shades of green, yellow and blue.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11059

Accession Number: 1992.408

Coverlet

Rectangular form comprised of three hand-woven panels on off-white ground stencilled with a diamond and "dash" pattern; border has a field of floral sprigs and circles of leafy sprigs with floral sprigs and an inner border has undulating flowering vines on three sides in green, red and yellow; hand ...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stenciling, weaving

GUSN: 11060

Accession Number: 1992.409

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