Historic New England

Silhouette

Hollow cut bust-length silhouette of a woman wearing a cap and highnecked dress with banded collar and frills, delineated with separate knife cuts.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56852

Accession Number: 1942.3965.1

Silhouette

Hollow cut bust length silhouette of a young woman wearing a large hair comb.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56853

Accession Number: 1942.3965.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; circular, star motif.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 56854

Accession Number: 1942.3967

Miniature Picture

Scene on glass; navy battle french & english; ships on paper(3d)

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56855

Accession Number: 1942.3968

Caddy

Red, gilt; rectangular with canted corners, narrow mouth; bamboo, buttrfly

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56856

Accession Number: 1942.3969.1

Caddy

Red, gilt; rectangular with canted corners, narrow mouth; bamboo, buttrfly

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56857

Accession Number: 1942.3969.2

Candlestick

Rectangular scalloped dished base; cylind. shaft, scalloped bobeche.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56858

Accession Number: 1942.3970.1

Candlestick

Rectangular scalloped dished base; cylind. shaft, scalloped bobeche.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56859

Accession Number: 1942.3970.2

Kerosene Lamp

Invrtd pear shp font; apple-gr base; tap. reeded shaft; wh/green Reproduction shade installed in 2022. Service number S2022.2.1

Date: 1859-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 56860

Accession Number: 1942.3971

Rug

Rectangular with oval floral interior; multi-colored

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 56861

Accession Number: 1942.3973

Lantern

Pierced conical chimney; cylindrical red shade; electrified

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56863

Accession Number: 1942.3975

Lantern

Conical pierced chimney; cylindrical shade; clear glass body; electrified.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56864

Accession Number: 1942.3976

Lantern

Conical circle-punched chimney; flared foot; electrified

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56865

Accession Number: 1942.3977

Lantern

Conical chimney; punched cornucopia; electrified

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56866

Accession Number: 1942.3978

Set of Curtains

Valance [.1] and two curtain panels [.2-.3] with all-over design of red roses, green leaves on light green ground. Center window overlooking front courtyard, Belfry Chamber.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 56867

Accession Number: 1942.3979.2.1-.3

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; baluster shaft; bulbous font; oil lamp shade

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56868

Accession Number: 1942.4095

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; baluster shaft; bulbous font; oil lamp shade

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56869

Accession Number: 1942.4096

Oil Lamp

Cylindrical font; spool shaft; circular foot; electrified

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56870

Accession Number: 1942.4097

Winter landscape featuring an old woman and two children to the left of the scene, two dogs to the center, and a horse to the right. Snow-covered Italianate house in middle-ground, skaters in background.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 56871

Accession Number: 1942.4626

Andiron

Flat tapering shaft; faceted ball finial; trestle legs

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 56872

Accession Number: 1942.4637.1

Towel Rack

Cylindrical colorlss rod in 2 chrome plated brackets with rectangular backplts

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, glass (material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56447

Accession Number: 1984.522

Shelf

Steel brackets fixed to wall supports flat glass

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, glass (material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56448

Accession Number: 1984.523

Toilet Paper Holder

2 chromed steel brackets with rectangular backplt; plastc. collpsbl. cylindrical

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, plastic (organic material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56449

Accession Number: 1984.524

Bootjack

Rectangular with rounded edges, 1 end tapers; cutout for boot opp. end

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 56450

Accession Number: 1984.121

Nutpick

Rectangular handle.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56451

Accession Number: 1971.306

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

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56479

Accession Number: 1963.18

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