Historic New England

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58998

Accession Number: 1942.3136.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58999

Accession Number: 1942.3136.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59000

Accession Number: 1942.3137.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59001

Accession Number: 1942.3137.2

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59002

Accession Number: 1942.3138.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59003

Accession Number: 1942.3138.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59004

Accession Number: 1942.3139.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59005

Accession Number: 1942.3139.2

Four-Poster Bed

Four-poster bed with an arched canopy and reeded and carved front posts.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58653

Accession Number: 1942.2836

Dressing Gown

Long sleeved dressing gown with a front button and a pattern of morning glories on milled tea ground.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58654

Accession Number: 1942.2837

Quilt

Quilt with a random patchwork pattern with no batting and large suares on the reverse.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 58655

Accession Number: 1942.2838

Whatnot

Whatnot or Etagere with two shelves between two sides with scroll cut edges. Nailed to the wall.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58656

Accession Number: 1942.2839

Masher

Utensil with round, straight sided, turned handle and a flat knob.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58657

Accession Number: 1942.2840

Candlestick

Candlestick with an oval saucer with a stepped base and a cylindrical shaft with a cut-out to push up the candle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58658

Accession Number: 1942.2841

Fender

U-shaped fender with a molded bottom rail, cast decoration at the corners, and spindles.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58659

Accession Number: 1942.2842

Jamb Hook

Hook with a rectangular back plate screwed to wall and a scrolled arm with a ball finial.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58660

Accession Number: 1942.2843

Bellows

Long nozzle sewed with leather straps and wooden sides with rectangular handles.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Brown, A. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather

GUSN: 58661

Accession Number: 1942.2844

Collage

Positive paper cut profile of a woman riding a horse; holding a parasol; outlined with ink and watercolor paint. Framed.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: AFTER C., A. (Maker)

Material: ink, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 58662

Accession Number: 1942.2845

Collage

Positive paper cut profile of two women holding parasols; outlined with ink and watercolor paint. Framed.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 58663

Accession Number: 1942.2846

Mirror Knob

Round red glass tieback flashed with metal trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58664

Accession Number: 1942.2847.1

Mirror Knob

Round red glass tieback flashed with metal trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58665

Accession Number: 1942.2847.2

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored glass knob with metal trim and a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58666

Accession Number: 1942.2848.1

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored glass knob with metal trim and a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58667

Accession Number: 1942.2848.2

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with a hexagonal base, block and punty motif, and an etched glass globe shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58668

Accession Number: 1942.2850.1

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with a hexagonal base, block and punty motif, and an etched glass globe shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58669

Accession Number: 1942.2850.2

Lantern

Spherical clear glass shade with gray tin mounts punched with a star and diamond patten. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 58670

Accession Number: 1942.2851

Braided Rug

Tri-circular shaped braided rug made of multi-colored fabrics.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 58671

Accession Number: 1942.2852

Clock tower jardinière

Castle shaped jardinière. Stone colored earthenware castle with two turrets flanking a crenelated wall with a steepled clock tower at its center. The steeple is removable, and when removed uncovers a square internal platform pierced with small holes.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 58672

Accession Number: 1942.2854AB