Historic New England

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Glass Ball

Amber-colored glass sphere.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57675

Accession Number: 1942.2505

Bottle

Amber-colored glass bottle in the shape of a clam shell with a narrow threaded neck.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57676

Accession Number: 1942.4642

Candlestick

Amber-colored glass candlestick in the shape of a dolphin on a six-sided base with a petal shaft and socket. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57677

Accession Number: 1942.4643.1

Candlestick

Amber-colored glass candlestick in the shape of a dolphin on a six-sided base with a petal shaft and socket. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57678

Accession Number: 1942.4643.2

Treen Serving Bowl

Wooden bowl with foot ring and curved sides, painted red.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57679

Accession Number: 1942.4531

Painting of the Octagon Dining Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Scene of Octagon Dining Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. Fireplace with wingback chairs.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57680

Accession Number: 1942.4630

Painting of the Pine Kitchen at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Framed watercolor painting of the Pine Kitchen, Pembroke Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House; fireplace with fire blazing.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Longley, Evelyn L. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57681

Accession Number: 1942.4633

Lithograph

Framed print of a burning building in the background and a firefighter with a hatchet and a dog with water in the foreground.

Date: 1835

Maker: Tregear, G. S. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57682

Accession Number: 1942.4534

Boston Harbor from Dorchester

Boston Harbor from Dorchester Heights. Text at bottom reads "A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England in North America."

Date: 1825

Maker: AFTER Pownal, Governor (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57683

Accession Number: 1942.2371

Painting of the Mariner's Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Framed watercolor painting of the Mariner's Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House; view of window.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57684

Accession Number: 1942.4635

Lithograph

Framed print of the exterior of the main entrance to Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57685

Accession Number: 1985.765.1

Lithograph

Framed print of the side garden of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57686

Accession Number: 1985.765.2

Lithgraph

Framed print of the pine kitchen windows from the exterior at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57687

Accession Number: 1985.765.3

Lithograph

Framed print of the pine kitchen fireplace and dining table at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57688

Accession Number: 1985.765.4

Kitchen Table

Red-brown painted rectangular table with baluster and reed gate legs and an adjustable width.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57689

Accession Number: 1942.4926

Picture

Schooner sailing in 3/4 view on water; row boat with man to left

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57690

Accession Number: 1942.4538

Chromolithograph of Salem, MA

Town from street intersection; low vantage point; looking up; detailed

Date: 1854

Maker: AFTER Hill, J. W. (Maker) Colon, J. H. (Lithographer) Smith Brothers & Co. (Publisher) Endicott & Co. (Printer)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57691

Accession Number: 1942.4539

Wallpaper

Maids milking goats in landscape; multi-colored.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57692

Accession Number: 1942.4680

Manuscript

Written in tribute to house and sleeper as host to guests.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 57693

Accession Number: 1942.4927

Bed

Sleigh form; carved dolphin ornaments on posts.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57694

Accession Number: 1942.4395

Wall Mirror

Flat cornice with attached balls, eglomise panel with woman at tomb

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57695

Accession Number: 1942.2213

Tea Table

Tea table. Legs each composed of single piece of maple. Rectangular frame with canted corner, four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1915-1920

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

GUSN: 57696

Accession Number: 1942.1707C

Music Stand

Slanted music rest with "bird cage" supp. turned shaft; tripod bs

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57697

Accession Number: 1942.4205

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