Historic New England

Miniature Portrait

Framed oval watercolor portrait of a man shown in bust-length, three-quarter view. Man is wearing a brown coat and white stock. Octagonal frame.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59420

Accession Number: 1942.1603

Silhouette

Negative-cut silhouette depicting a woman in a bust-length profile view with delineated lace, bows, and hair.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 59421

Accession Number: 1942.1611

Silhouette

Framed negative-cut silhouette of a man in a right-facing profile view with delineated ponytail and ribbon. Rectangular wood frame with octagonal mat.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, graphite (mineral), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59422

Accession Number: 1942.1612

Miniature Portrait

Oval miniature bust-length portrait of a man turned in 3/4 view, wearing a black suit and cravat with a red and green pin.

Date: 1836

Maker: Guillet, C. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59423

Accession Number: 1942.1629

Miniature Portrait

Bust-length profile portrait of a man wearing a dark blue coat and white stock with a black oval mat and ornate frame.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 59424

Accession Number: 1942.1636

Sailor's Valentine

Two octagonal boxes hinged together with a decorative pattern of shells under glass.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 59425

Accession Number: 1942.2064

Figurne of a Woman

White, gray, and yellow figurine of a woman standing holding a cornucopia.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59426

Accession Number: 1942.2070

Armchair

High backed armchair with thirteen spindles, shaped arms, round legs, and a brown cushion.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59427

Accession Number: 1942.2212

Tieback

Round pressed metal curtain tieback with a floral motif and traces of gilding. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal

GUSN: 59428

Accession Number: 1942.2215.1

Tieback

Round pressed metal curtain tieback with a floral motif and traces of gilding. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal

GUSN: 59429

Accession Number: 1942.2215.2

Tea Caddy

Turquoise square tea caddy with a mottled surface and replacement lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59430

Accession Number: 1942.2219

Curtain

Set of curtains with an allover floral design of white and blue on a red ground with a contrasting border with vines.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 59431

Accession Number: 1942.2220.1

Doorstop

Cast iron doorstop in the shape of a cottage with a green roof and flowers in the front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59432

Accession Number: 1942.2221

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59433

Accession Number: 1942.2222.1

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59434

Accession Number: 1942.2222.2

Candlestick

Candlestick with a square, stepped, and weighted base and a cylindrical incised shaft with a push-up slide. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Turner & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lead (metal)

GUSN: 59435

Accession Number: 1942.2223.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a square, stepped, and weighted base and a cylindrical incised shaft with a push-up slide. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Turner & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59436

Accession Number: 1942.2223.2

Mirror Knob

Metal mirror knob with an enamel oval with a man in a military uniform.

Date: 1780-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 59437

Accession Number: 1942.2224

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp made of yellow glass. Faceted baluster body with square plinth base. Frosted glass shade. Electrified.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59438

Accession Number: 1942.2226

Fish Figurine

Fish figurine carved from an ivory tusk with a wooden base. One of a pair.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59439

Accession Number: 1942.2231.1

Fish Figurine

Fish figurine carved from an ivory tusk with a wooden base. One of a pair.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59440

Accession Number: 1942.2231.2

Windsor Armchair

Windsor chair with a seven spindle comb back with turned supports, a shaped seat, and a turned base.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 59441

Accession Number: 1942.2233

China Cabinet

Large Flemish-style china cabinet wtih glass doors, a scalloped pediment, six c-scroll legs, and ball feet. One long and two short drawers.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 59442

Accession Number: 1942.2240

Box

Cr, wh, orange; rectangular ; domd. lid; 2 comprtmt. lids; shell & coral motf

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59443

Accession Number: 1942.3934.1

Bottle

Square bottle; short neck; flat lip; tear drop stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59444

Accession Number: 1942.3934.2

Bottle

Square bottle; short neck; flat lip; tear drop stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59445

Accession Number: 1942.3934.3

Rug

Brown sunburst. with orange and green floral motif; variegated circulars; floral corner. blue

Date: 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles

GUSN: 59447

Accession Number: 1985.878S

Incense Burner

Yellow, blue, green, and black glazed porcelain incense burner with a round base under two foo dogs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59245

Accession Number: 1942.2806

Lamp

Tall pewter lamp with a baluster-shaped body, three lion-shaped feet, and an urn finial. With a cream-colored shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59246

Accession Number: 1942.2808.1

Lamp

Tall pewter lamp with a baluster-shaped body, three lion-shaped feet, and an urn finial. With a cream-colored shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59247

Accession Number: 1942.2808.2

Butter Dish

Transfer-printed rectangular butter dish with canted corners, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59248

Accession Number: 1942.2810.1

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59249

Accession Number: 1942.2810.2

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59250

Accession Number: 1942.2810.3

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59251

Accession Number: 1942.2810.4

Cup and Saucer

Transfer-printed demiasse cup and saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59252

Accession Number: 1942.2810.5

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59253

Accession Number: 1942.2812.1

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59254

Accession Number: 1942.2812.2

Throw Pillow

Rectangular pillow with a pastoral scene of a man and bull, with fringe.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 59255

Accession Number: 1942.2813

Bowl

Green cut glass oval bowl with curved and faceted sides.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59256

Accession Number: 1942.2814

Teapot Stand

Polychrome hexagonal porcelain teapot stand with floral sprays.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59257

Accession Number: 1942.2815

Candy Dish

Rose-colored rectangular dish with fluted corners and an overall floral and armorial motif.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59258

Accession Number: 1942.2816

Dish

Square jade dish with footed corners.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59259

Accession Number: 1942.2817

Bric-a-brac

Red cut glass shallow dish with a scalloped edge and an etched gold fish motif.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glass (material)

GUSN: 59260

Accession Number: 1942.2818

Bowl

Mustard-colored round dish that tapers to a footed base.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59261

Accession Number: 1942.2819

Jardiniere Base

Stained wooden round base for a jardiniere with a curved edge and serrated lip.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59262

Accession Number: 1942.2820

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing right, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59263

Accession Number: 1942.2821.1

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing left, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59264

Accession Number: 1942.2821.2

Jardiniere Base

Carved wooden jardiniere base with a cloud motif and a teak finish.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59265

Accession Number: 1942.2823

Candle Lamp

Blue, green, and gold electric lamp with a long stem, pierced shade, and hexagonal foot with an overall floral pattern.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59266

Accession Number: 1942.2824

Grand Piano

Black grand piano with three straight tapering legs with spade feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: Steinway & Sons (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), iron (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59267

Accession Number: 1942.2825

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