Historic New England

Garden Planter

Round terra cotta garden planter with molded leaves, swags and masks. Also three bands of rusted metal wire encircle pot at base, mid-point and rim. Molded decorative elements appear to have been affixed to pot with a terra cotta slip. The body of thepost exhibits horizontal finishing marks (or rill...

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222169

Accession Number: 1969.19003.6

Garden Planter

Round terra cotta garden planter with molded leaves, swags and masks. Molded decorative elements appear to have been affixed to pot with a terra cotta slip. The body of thepost exhibits horizontal finishing marks (or rilling) on the interior and exterior. Interior marks are much rougher and irregula...

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222170

Accession Number: 1969.19003.7

Garden Planter

Round terra cotta garden planter with molded leaves, swags and masks. Molded decorative elements appear to have been affixed to pot with a terra cotta slip. The body of thepost exhibits horizontal finishing marks (or rilling) on the interior and exterior. Interior marks are much rougher and irregula...

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222171

Accession Number: 1969.19003.8

Garden Planter

Round terra cotta garden planter with molded leaves, swags and masks. Molded decorative elements appear to have been affixed to pot with a terra cotta slip. The body of thepost exhibits horizontal finishing marks (or rilling) on the interior and exterior. Interior marks are much rougher and irregula...

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222172

Accession Number: 1969.19003.9

Garden Planter

Round terra cotta garden planter with molded leaves, swags and masks. Molded decorative elements appear to have been affixed to pot with a terra cotta slip. The body of thepost exhibits horizontal finishing marks (or rilling) on the interior and exterior. Interior marks are much rougher and irregula...

Date: 1895-1902

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222173

Accession Number: 1969.19003.10

Side chair

Wook Empire style klismos side chair with partial scrole finials, decorated crest rail outlined in green, and a horizontal spindle in the center outlined in green paint. The seat is wicker. The legs are saber shaped with a line of green down the center. There are six stretchers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), wicker

GUSN: 222176

Accession Number: 2006.44.2625

Side Chair

Side chair with ball finials, rounded crest rail, stiles, and splat. The spindles are turned and the seat is rushed. The rear legs are rounded as are the four side stretchers and the back stretcher. The front legs are tapered with ball turning at the top. the stretcher between the front legs has tw...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222178

Accession Number: 2006.44.2622.1

Wedding ensemble

Wedding ensemble worn by Emily Campbell Priest at her marriage to George Duncan Milne, North Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 9, 1882. Includes: Two piece pearl gray silk taffeta wedding dress; Pair of leather slippers; Pair of satin bows [for slippers]; Cotton petticoat; Lace shawl [worn with dre...

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), machine lace, kidskin, straw (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 222179

Accession Number: 2009.1

"Bacchus"

Terracotta garden statue in the form of Bacchus. Statue body [A] of a young man wearing an ivy wreath, holding a bunch of grapes in his right hand. Detachable left arm [B] joins at shoulder. Left arm is upraised and holds a circular dish. A satyr sits behind Bacchus' right leg. Circular base.

Date: 1900-1902

Maker: After Sansovino, Jacobo, 1486-1570 (Artist)

Material: terracotta (clay material), metal

GUSN: 222181

Accession Number: 1969.19004AB

Wedding dress

Two-piece pearl gray silk taffeta wedding dress: Jacket shaped bodice [a] with high band collar, buttons on front, and large bow at back; Skirt [b] is box-pleated and has ruffled and pleated hem with train. Lined with ivory cambric and net, trimmed with ivory machine lace.

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: Possibly (Dressmaker)

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), machine lace

GUSN: 222182

Accession Number: 2009.1.1ab

Pair of shoes

Pair of white leather heeled slippers, T.E. Moseley & Co. Boston [worn with wedding dress]

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: T.E. Moseley & Co. (Cobbler)

Material: kidskin, leather

GUSN: 222183

Accession Number: 2009.1.2ab

Side chair

Side chair with a table crest rail on top of the stiles. The crest rail is outlined in gold paint and has golden floral designs in the middle. The stiles have been flattened on the front, but stay rounded on the back. The three horizontal spindles are rounded with lines of gold painted on. The seat ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222184

Accession Number: 2006.44.2621.1

Pair of bows

Pair of white satin bows [for wedding shoes] attached to stiff fabric

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), ribbon (material), canvas

GUSN: 222185

Accession Number: 2009.1.3ab

Petticoat

Plain cotton petticoat with gathered waist, tucked hem, button closure at back. Label in waistband "Grey dress Milne"

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: Probably (Dressmaker)

Material: muslin

GUSN: 222188

Accession Number: 2009.1.4

Lace shawl

Lace shawl worn with wedding dress [packed inside a woven straw purse]. Rectangular point d'Alencon lace in pattern of flowers and scallops on net ground. Ivory. Possibly handmade.

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: lace making

GUSN: 222189

Accession Number: 2009.1.5.1

Woven straw purse

Woven straw clutch purse [containing lace shawl that was worn with wedding dress]. Envelope-style with fully detachable flap. Colored geometric pattern in red, white, yellow, and blue. Plain natural woven straw lining.

Date: November 9, 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 222190

Accession Number: 2009.1.5.2

Garden Urn

Terra cotta urn with molded garland and decorative handles

Date: 1900-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 222191

Accession Number: 1969.19005

Side chair

Side chair with a table crest rail on top of the stiles. The crest rail is outlined in gold paint and has golden floral designs in the middle. The stiles have been flattened on the front, but stay rounded on the back. The three horizontal spindles are rounded with lines of gold painted on. The seat ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222192

Accession Number: 2006.44.2621.2

Side chair

Side chair with turned finials and round stiles. The crest rail has a rounded cross in the center, outlined in gold. Two of the spindles are rounded with ovals in the center and the middle spindle is spear headed; the shapes in the spindles are outlined in gold. The seat is rush. The front lets are ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222197

Accession Number: 2006.44.2623.1

Windsor chair

Bow-back Windsor chair with a curving crest rail. The crest rail is supported by six rounded spindles. The arm supports are vase shaped and baluster turnings, and the seat is saddle shaped seat. Toward the base of the arm supports is a band of gold paint. Front and rear legs are tapered and vase sha...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222215

Accession Number: 2006.44.2592

Dressing table

Mahogany dressing table with six drawers featuring brass pulls. Center drawer features carved shell. Serpentine-shaped skirt, cabriole-style legs with ball and claw feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222216

Accession Number: 2006.44.2579

Side chair

White painted side chair. The chair has a square back, with square spindles, square stiles, and a square lower rail. The seat is in an isosceles trapezoid shape. The front and rear legs are square, and the stretchers are double h-stretchers.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222218

Accession Number: 2006.44.2620

Table

A federal style mahogany table. The top is square, the legs are turned with a criss-crossing pattern and terminate with ball shaped feet.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 222220

Accession Number: 2006.44.2587

Great chair

English carved oak great chair. Wainscot chair features elaborate carving on paneled-board back and skirt.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 222223

Accession Number: 2006.44.2581

Tray

Black, oval, wood serving tray with two handles. Decorating the outer rim and the flat bottom are grapes and their vines.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222224

Accession Number: 2006.44.2597

Table

Federal style cherry table with a single drawer, square plain top and four square tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 222225

Accession Number: 2006.44.2583

Coatrack

Federal mahogany tripod coat rack. Features a scalloped base, spade feet, and a finial.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 222226

Accession Number: 2006.44.2588

Side chair

Federal style side chair. The chair back is in the sheraton parlor style with a diamond pattern. The stiles are edged and the seat is upholdtered with a green flower pattern and the gimp is gold. The front legs are marlborough tapered, and the rear legs are squared.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222227

Accession Number: 2006.44.2616

Hall Stand

Empire style mahogany hall stand with lyre shaped arms, nine pegs. Semi-circular base to hold umbrellas, lining missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 222228

Accession Number: 2006.44.2580

Side chair

Klismos style painted wood side chair. The creat rail has a cluster of grapes and their leaves painted on in gold and outlined in gold. The horizontal splat is square and has more grapes and leaves painted in gold. The seat is horseshoe shaped and the arms are spiral. The front legs and terminate in...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222229

Accession Number: 2006.44.2627

Bench

Rectangular wood bench. The front and back rails angle inward. Two planks of wood make up the legs on either side of bench. At the base of the legs, there is an arch.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222230

Accession Number: 2006.44.2608

Chest of drawers

Chippendale-style mahogany block-front chest of drawers. Features four drawers with brass pulls, carved shell motif on block front, and ball and claw feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222237

Accession Number: 2006.44.2599

Side chair

Side chair with turned crest rail and stiles. The splat is turned and forms a rhombus, with gold painted balls forming the corners. The seat is rush. The front legs and front stretcher are bamboo cut. The rear legs and other five stretchers are rounded.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 222242

Accession Number: 2006.44.2626

Side chair

Rococo revival style carved walnut side chair. There is a handle in the crest rail and it is surrounded by carvings of flowers. The back is also carved with flowers. The front legs are cabriole, while the rear legs are a continuation of the stiles. At the top of the front legs is a carving of a leaf...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222244

Accession Number: 2006.44.2595.1

Chest of drawers

Federal style mahogany bow-front chest of drawers. Features four drawers with lion head brass pulls and turned feet.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222246

Accession Number: 2006.44.2586

Side chair

Federal style inlaid shield-backed side chair. The lower point of the shield has six shapes painted on it that looks like ship sails. The splat is three bars, ending in a vase form. The stiles are short and molded and the seat is a slip seat. The front legs are molded, there are three stretchers, an...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), paint (coating), cotton (textile), inlay (process)

GUSN: 222251

Accession Number: 2006.44.2594.2

Comb-back Windsow armchair

Comb-back Windsor armchair. High back with a curved crest rail terminating in carved s-curls. There are two splats and five spindles. The lower splat curves and becomes the arms of the chair. The arm supports are turned. The seat is saddle shaped. Turned legs with h-shaped stretchers. Red fabric cus...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222253

Accession Number: 2006.44.2593

Side chair

Federal style inlaid shield-backed side chair. The lower point of the shield has six shapes painted on it that looks like ship sails. The splat is three bars, ending in a vase form. The stiles are short and molded and the seat is a slip seat. The front legs are molded, there are three stretchers, an...

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (nut), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222254

Accession Number: 2006.44.2595.2

Bench

Ashanti throne ottoman from West Africa. The seat curves upward on both sides. In the seat, on each side, are cut outs of shapes: arces and squares. The legs supporting it have triangles down their outer edges. The center column is hollow with cut out squares. The base is flat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222256

Accession Number: 2006.44.2612

Luggage rack

Folding luggage rack. Holding the top ends are two pieces of cloth that are blue, brown, and white. The legs swell in the areas that attatch to something else. There are two square stretchers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222261

Accession Number: 2006.44.2614

Coffee Jug

Gray glazed stoneware jug with loop handle and cork stopper. Stamped in blue on exterior: "ONE GALLON ORIENTAL CONDENSED COFFEE MANF'C BY OREINTAL TEA CO., BOSTON, MASS."

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 222289

Accession Number: 2004.10

Boa

Black feather boa with black silk lining

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 222294

Accession Number: 2004.11.1

Box

Gray oval box with lid. 2004.11.2a-lid and 2004.112b-box.

Date: 1899-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 222297

Accession Number: 2004.11.2AB

View of Boston

Oil painting on canvas; depicts hill in foreground that overlooks the harbor with Boston neck in the mid-ground with State House, church steeples and other building visible; several figures in foreground include three men and one woman on horseback (at PR), three shepherds and two sheep (at PL) and ...

Date: c. 1845

Maker: Attributed to De Grailly, Victor, 1804-1889 (Artist) Shreve, Crump & Low (Vendor)

Material: oil paint (paint), unprimed canvas

GUSN: 222303

Accession Number: 2004.12

Goblet

Clear glass goblet, flares at lip and bottom of bowl; ribbing and leaf design near top with small crown and coat of arms; seven-panel fluting design at bottom of well; six-panel fluting design on stem; rope pattern around edge of base; starburst pattern in center of base.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, molding (forming), blown glass

GUSN: 222468

Accession Number: 2003.1.14

Souvenir Candle Holder

Piece of cork buoy painted with green, white and blue stripes; hole in center holds white candle; small painted wood houses are nailed to the top of the buoy around the candle; on one side of the buoy is painted "CAPE ANN" in black.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), paint (coating), wax

GUSN: 222479

Accession Number: 2003.1.15

Souvenir shell

Clamshell glued upright onto a wood stand painted gray; the shell is painted blue and brown to look like the seashore; a wooden lighthouse is glued inside the shell; a cotton ball is glued in for clouds.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), shell (animal material), paint (coating), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222481

Accession Number: 2003.1.16