Historic New England

Vase

Straight sides, flaring rim, brown-green; 3 openings at top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56215

Accession Number: 1984.600

Vase

Black, hand-formed bulbous body, round bottom, narrow neck

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56216

Accession Number: 1984.73

Letter Organizer

Cube shaped letter organizer with seven enclosed shelves, painted black.

Date: 1925-1937

Maker: Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56217

Accession Number: 1984.135.3

Eyeglasses

Black frames; rounded lenses

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56218

Accession Number: 1984.629

Cigar

Large brown-leaf, paper label, cellophane wrapper

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Jamaica Tobacco Co. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 56219

Accession Number: 1984.626

Cigar

Medium brown-leaf, paper label, cellophane wrapper

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Coronas (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 56220

Accession Number: 1984.627.1

Cigar Box

Hinged lid, tin latch, inscriptions

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: J. B. Black & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cedar (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56221

Accession Number: 1984.628

Light Meter

Box, dial, buttons

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Bewi (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 56222

Accession Number: 1984.624A

Case

Stitched, flap with snap closure

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Bewi (Manufacturer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 56223

Accession Number: 1984.624B

Magnifying Glass

Flat-bottomed lens for reading

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: Plexiglas (TM)

GUSN: 56224

Accession Number: 1984.189

Rock

Triangular-shaped, pitted, chalky stone

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56225

Accession Number: 1984.621

Rock

White, gray, beige irregular-shaped stone

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56226

Accession Number: 1984.622

Rock

Triangular formation of granite & quartz

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56227

Accession Number: 1984.623

Magnifying Glass

Circular lens pivots in "alligator" case

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56228

Accession Number: 1984.620

Letter Rack

Purple, u-shaped, labeled

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56229

Accession Number: 1984.160

Stapler

Gray body, 2 rubber feet

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Wilson Jones Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56230

Accession Number: 1984.618

Eyeglasses

Light-blue frames, oval lenses

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56231

Accession Number: 1984.617

Figurine

Stylized human figure; polished & rubbed flat 1 side

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), stone (rock)

GUSN: 56232

Accession Number: 1984.288

Bowl

Large deep body, flaring lip

Date: 1950

Maker: Hussalr (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56233

Accession Number: 1984.186

Wastebasket

Stitched bands form sides, dyed pink

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56234

Accession Number: 1984.137

Clip-on Lamp

Small, clip-on swivel lamp

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material), rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56235

Accession Number: 1984.147

Photograph

B & with bust-length young woman

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56236

Accession Number: 1984.197

Photograph

B & w, bust-length young girl resting head on hand

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56238

Accession Number: 1984.204

Photograph

B & with bust-length young girl, head down, tossled hair

Date: 1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56239

Accession Number: 1984.205

Bookcase

8 white boards on brackets, fixed at ends by 2 vertical rods

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56240

Accession Number: 1984.139

Box

Square box with a hinged lid, extended and rounded backboard, and a circular nail hole.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59720

Accession Number: 1942.3224

Box

Rectangular box with curved sides and a tall rear section with a nail hole.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59721

Accession Number: 1942.3225

Stool

Oval top stool with a pierced hand hold, straight splayed legs, and red stain.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59722

Accession Number: 1942.3226

Side Chair

Sevne spindle fan back chair with traces of black paint.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 59723

Accession Number: 1942.3228

Side Chair

Six spindle back side chair with a straight crest and bamboo turnings.

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 59724

Accession Number: 1942.3229

Side Chair

Seven spindle hoop back side chair with traces of black and green paint.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59725

Accession Number: 1942.3230

Side Chair

Fan back side chair with a turned base and traces of white, balck, and green paint.

Date: 1780-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59726

Accession Number: 1942.3231

Settle

Settle with a curved back and sea, arched handholds, and a quilted cushion.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59727

Accession Number: 1942.3232.1AB

Footstool

Rectangular top with straight skirt, two single board feet with a cutout, and a dark brown finish.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Possibly Bess, J. F. (Maker)

GUSN: 59728

Accession Number: 1942.3233

Bench

Rectangular top bench with four splayed legs.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59729

Accession Number: 1942.3234

Footstool

Rectangular top and skirt, cut corners, single board feet with a triangle cutout.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59730

Accession Number: 1942.3235

Easy chair with scalloped crest rail. Colonial Revival. Board back, wings, and arms. Drop-in spring seat. Blue quilted upholstery. Traces of white or yellow paint on refinished boards stained reddish brown.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59731

Accession Number: 1942.3236

Wing Chair

Easy chair with curved crest rail. Back, wings, and arms composed of repurposed boards. Drop-in spring seat with wooden frame. Blue quilted cushion upholstery.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59732

Accession Number: 1942.3237

Footstool

Rectangular top footstool with a beaded edge, two single board feet with an ogee cutout.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59733

Accession Number: 1942.3238

Candlestand

Candlestand with two candle arms, a circular top, a turned shaft, and tripod base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59734

Accession Number: 1942.3239

Rocking Chair

Tablet back rocking chair with scroll arms, bamboo legs and stretchers, and a cushion with a red and geen geometric pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59735

Accession Number: 1942.3240

Armchair

Six spindle back armchair with a serpentine crest, splint seat, and traces of red and black paint.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 59736

Accession Number: 1942.3241

Salt Box

Red stained, rectangular salt box with an arched back, a hole for hanging, and a hinged lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59737

Accession Number: 1942.3242

Candlestand

Octagonal top candlestand with an adjustable shaft and a cross footed base, painted red-brown.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59738

Accession Number: 1942.3244

Wall Mirror

Rectangular frame with angled mirrors forming two faces.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59739

Accession Number: 1942.3245

Table

Rectangular top table with four square splayed legs and box stretchers.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59740

Accession Number: 1942.3246

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59741

Accession Number: 1942.3248.1

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59742

Accession Number: 1942.3248.2

Silhouette

This double-cut (shoulder area cut separately from the head) silhouette is a bust-length profile of a man. The uncut areas of his coat, green waistcoat, stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back), and hair are all detailed in watercolor and india ink.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: R., S. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 59743

Accession Number: 1942.3249

Portrait of a Man

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a black coat and yellow pants with a cane and a top hat. Framed.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59744

Accession Number: 1942.3252

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