Historic New England

Flower Vase

Amethyst-colored glass vase with a trumpet shape and a circular base.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60789

Accession Number: 1942.2613

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60790

Accession Number: 1942.2614.1

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with round with straight sides and a conical lid with a clear glass finial.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60798

Accession Number: 1942.2622

Compote

Purple and white marbleized glass compote with a round bowl on a pedestal with a round base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60799

Accession Number: 1942.2624

Kaleidoscope

Circular base with a baluster shaped pedestal and a brass cylinder with a ship's wheel focus.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 60800

Accession Number: 1942.2626

Candlestand

Square top with indented corners, three cabriole, legs, and a shaft with an urn and flattened ball.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60801

Accession Number: 1942.2627

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with multi-color, three-dimensional flowers and leaves embroidered on a black ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60802

Accession Number: 1942.2628

Stool

Upholstered berlin work covering; rectangular frame with swept sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60803

Accession Number: 1942.2629

Writing Table

Inlaid and veneered writing table with three drawers and four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60804

Accession Number: 1942.2630

Mahogany banjo clock. Hinged cover over drum head. Gilded, lyre-shaped throat has glass panel. Rectangular panel also has glass cover with eglomise cartouche and banners. Circular dial. Shell Replaced finial. Clock supported by shell-carved bracket that is not original to clock.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Currier & Foster (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60805

Accession Number: 1942.2631

Cigarette Box

Gray and red rectangular box with a peony motif in gilt.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60806

Accession Number: 1942.2633

Pair of Stove Rests

Polychrome stove supports in the shape of a man with a high collar.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60807

Accession Number: 1942.2634.1-.2

Backgammon Set

Natural finish, rectangular, stained with naturalistic and geometric motifs.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood)

GUSN: 60809

Accession Number: 1942.2636

Game

Game with carved red disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60810

Accession Number: 1942.2637.1

Game

Game with carved cream-colored disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60811

Accession Number: 1942.2637.2

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60812

Accession Number: 1942.2638.1

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60813

Accession Number: 1942.2638.2

Portable Desk

Rectangular hinged lid with interior writing compartment and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 60814

Accession Number: 1942.2639

Picture

Picnic scene; woman, hunter with gun, dog; food & drink on grass

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: Busset, Me (Maker) Cardon (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60714

Accession Number: 1942.2123

Picture

Rural winter scene; 4 people travel by stagecoach; 2 observers

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60715

Accession Number: 1942.2124.1

Picture

Urban; 5 people travel by stagecoach; stopped to pick up mail.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60716

Accession Number: 1942.2124.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; round; star with brass setting

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60717

Accession Number: 1942.2125.1

Mirror Knob

Amber; round; star with brass setting

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60718

Accession Number: 1942.2125.2

Valance

Rectangular strip valance; separate pieces; pressed decorative imitation swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60719

Accession Number: 1942.2126.1

Valance

Rectangular strip; separate pcs; pressed dec. imit. swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60720

Accession Number: 1942.2126.2

Curtain

Curtain constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags. Matches curtain over doorway in room (1942.2127.2)

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60721

Accession Number: 1942.2127.1

Portiere

Portiere constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60722

Accession Number: 1942.2127.2

Rug

Hooked rug, rectangular with interior oval floral medallion. Red and beige with black foliage and side borders.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60723

Accession Number: 1942.2128

Trunk

Red, wh, bl; rectangular; rounded lid; floral & hunt scenes on paper

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60724

Accession Number: 1942.2132

Easy Chair

Barrel back; straight arms; straight front legs; bl. floral prnt

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60725

Accession Number: 1942.2133

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60726

Accession Number: 1942.2134.1

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60727

Accession Number: 1942.2134.2

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60728

Accession Number: 1942.2135.1

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60729

Accession Number: 1942.2135.2

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60730

Accession Number: 1942.2136.1

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60731

Accession Number: 1942.2136.2

Toilet Bottle

Amber; hexagonal; relief ovals and flaring collar; clear, facet. stopper

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60732

Accession Number: 1942.2137

Toilet Bottle

Pink; open strapwork base; tapering body; serrated lip; deer & lvs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 60733

Accession Number: 1942.2138

Dog

Red, bl, green; dog seated on pedestal; marbled glaze

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60734

Accession Number: 1942.2139

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60735

Accession Number: 1942.2140

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60736

Accession Number: 1942.2141.1

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60737

Accession Number: 1942.2141.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60738

Accession Number: 1942.2142

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