Historic New England

Silhouette

Negative cut bust length profile of a baby.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60867

Accession Number: 1942.2698

Needlework Picture

Oval needlework picture of a girl standing with flowers and a stone wall on a black background. Framed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 60868

Accession Number: 1942.2699

Tieback

Red tieback with an oak pattern in metal and a glass acorn. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60869

Accession Number: 1942.2702.1

Tieback

Red tieback with an oak pattern in metal and a glass acorn. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60870

Accession Number: 1942.2702.2

Three-back settee in the style of the Federal era. Straight, rectangular crest rail. Four turned front legs. Four rectangular tapered legs. Box stretchers. Cotton print upholstery on long, rectangular cushions and small pillows. Composed of old and new parts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 60871

Accession Number: 1942.2703

Throw Pillow

Square multicolor pillow with a floral pattern on brown ground.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60872

Accession Number: 1942.2704

Throw Pillow

Pieced stuffed square sewn together in allover pattern in brown and blue.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: corduroy, piecing, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 60873

Accession Number: 1942.2705

Throw Pillow

Rectangular pillow with a red, blue, and tan "Irish" (modified flame) stitch.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60874

Accession Number: 1942.2706

Mah-Jongg Set

Mah-Jongg set in a black and gray rectangular box with a drop front over drawers with Chinese decoration.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60875

Accession Number: 1942.2708

Crocodile Figurine

Ivory crocodile figurine with an elongated body, crouched legs, open mouth and eyes, and stylized features.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60876

Accession Number: 1942.2709

Picture

Picture of two men on a rock, one standing and one kneeling, with palm trees to the left. Framed.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60877

Accession Number: 1942.2710

Handbill

Framed handbill advertisment for Moses Chapman, silhouette cutter. "Correct Profile Likenesses", printed text with silhouettes of a man and woman in profile. Woman in upper left corner, man in upper right corner. Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Chapman, Moses, 1783-1821

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

GUSN: 60878

Accession Number: 1942.2711

Silhouette

Bust length negative cut profile of a young woman.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60879

Accession Number: 1942.2712

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60880

Accession Number: 1942.2713.1

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60881

Accession Number: 1942.2713.2

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60882

Accession Number: 1942.2713.3

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60883

Accession Number: 1942.2713.4

Picture Hook

Round blue glass picture hook with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of five.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60884

Accession Number: 1942.2713.5

Mirror Knob

Circular white enamel mirror knob with a black star center and a metal mount and shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60885

Accession Number: 1942.2714

Mirror Knob

White enamel circular mirror knob with a red star in the center and a metal mount and shaft. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60886

Accession Number: 1942.2715.1

Mirror Knob

White enamel circular mirror knob with a red star in the center and a metal mount and shaft. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60887

Accession Number: 1942.2715.2

Doorknob

Cobalt glass doorknob with six-sided faceted flat top.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60888

Accession Number: 1942.2716

Picture

Picture of two seated women and a standing woman playing a striged instrument.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60889

Accession Number: 1942.2717

Picture

Picture of the biblical Noah in the foreground with an ark and animals in the background. Framed.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60890

Accession Number: 1942.2718

Fishing Float

Dark olive green glass ball.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60891

Accession Number: 1942.2719

Fishing Float

Pale yellow opaque glass ball on a wooden ring stand.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60892

Accession Number: 1942.2720

Framed Letters

Pair of letters to Hamilton Holt

Date: 1916

Maker: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 (Author) Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (Author)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64989

Accession Number: 1970.851

Side Chair

Yoke crest; ears; pierced. splat with 5 vertical elements; tan seat; plain legs

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64990

Accession Number: 1970.852.1

Side Chair

Yoke crest; ears; pierced. splat with 5 vertical elements; tan seat; plain legs

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64991

Accession Number: 1970.852.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; rounded; 4drawers; ovoid moldng; arched mirror with scroll brckts

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64992

Accession Number: 1970.853

Small Box

Rectangular; rounded corners; hinged lid; top:pierced leafy decoration

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tortoise shell

GUSN: 64993

Accession Number: 1970.854

Hatpin Holder

Conical; squat circular body; ring at foot; gilt stars & banding

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 64994

Accession Number: 1970.855

Candlestick

White with blue, yellow, and orange floral scrolls and banding

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64995

Accession Number: 1970.856.1

Candlestick

White with blue, yellow, and orange floral scrolls and banding.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64996

Accession Number: 1970.856.2

Table Cover

Rectangular panel with edging 3 sides; 3attached panls with openwork hems

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 64997

Accession Number: 1970.857

Dressing Glass

3sq. framed mirrors; woodland scns. reverse; hinged, with feet

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64998

Accession Number: 1970.858

Needlework Bag

Circular; drawstring; tan with cream floral print; with needlecase, thread

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: rayon, satin

GUSN: 64999

Accession Number: 1970.859.1

Sewing Scissors

Gilt steel; in form of a bird; beak forms blades

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 65000

Accession Number: 1970.859.2

Print

Elongated rectangular; cherubs in chariots pulled by deer; on black

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65001

Accession Number: 1970.860

Print

Elongated rectangular; cherubs doing metalwork; on black; newspaper. liner

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65002

Accession Number: 1970.861

Andiron

Elaborate column lighthouse finial; thin, s-shaped legs; ball feet

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65003

Accession Number: 1970.862.1

Andiron

Elaborate column lighthouse finial; thin, s-shaped legs; ball feet

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65004

Accession Number: 1970.862.2

Fire Fender

Fence form; 6spool & ball turned supports; horiz. bars; ring finl.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65005

Accession Number: 1970.863

Fireplace Broom

Turned hndle; spearhead & vase grip; black; rectangular head; black bristls

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65006

Accession Number: 1970.864

Vase

Club-shapd; flarng. crimped mouth; white with red. band, multi. florals

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 65007

Accession Number: 1970.865.1

Vase

Club-shapd; flarng. crimped mouth; white with red. band, multi. florals

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 65008

Accession Number: 1970.865.2

Firetool Stand

Circular base; molded edges; cylindrical shaft; c-scroll arm top; spool finl

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65009

Accession Number: 1970.866.1

Poker

Squared elong. steel pointer; turned shaft with spool finial

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65010

Accession Number: 1970.866.2

Fireplace Shovel

Modified bell shape head; shaft with spool finial

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65011

Accession Number: 1970.866.3

Fireplace Tongs

Shaft; clapper ends; rounded shoulders; appld. brass medallion

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65012

Accession Number: 1970.866.4

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