Historic New England

Oil Lantern

Electrified lantern with a colorless cylindrical shade; wire frame; black mounts; circle and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Cown?, J. D. E. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59180

Accession Number: 1942.2313

Worked Stone

Aqua and white geological specimen with slag casing deposits.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59181

Accession Number: 1942.2314

Worked Stone

Amber and brown specimen of rounded, polished petrified wood.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59182

Accession Number: 1942.2315

Worked Stone

Green, rounded, polished malachite, veined.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59183

Accession Number: 1942.2316

Worked Stone

Purple stone with an irregular shape; flourite with crystals.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59184

Accession Number: 1942.2317

Rocking Windsor Settee

Thumb-back Windsor settee with four bamboo turned legs, turned stretchers, and rockers. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 59185

Accession Number: 1942.2318

Lantern

Electrified lantern with a green bulbous shade, black conical top, and a diamond and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59186

Accession Number: 1942.2320

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust-length relief profile of a man in military uniform and red robe; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59187

Accession Number: 1942.2321.1

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust length relief profile of a woman wearing a red robe with yellow trim; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59188

Accession Number: 1942.2321.2

Food Storage Jar

Blue and gray jar with an indented bulbous form and a lid. Decorated with a foliated arabesque pattern and overall crackle in the glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59189

Accession Number: 1942.2340

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59190

Accession Number: 1942.4517.1

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59191

Accession Number: 1942.4517.2

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59192

Accession Number: 1942.4517.3

Decorative Door

Rectangular door with two wrought iron strap hinges, elaborate scroll decoration, and a knob and latch. Painted green.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59193

Accession Number: 1942.5002

Fanlight

Arched fanlight with molding and foliated spandrels. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59194

Accession Number: 1942.5003

Fanlight

Rectangular fanlight with gold painted fretwork, a floral motif, and six lights.

Date: 1910-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 59195

Accession Number: 1942.5004

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl with pink palette. Bowl has round tapering sides and a footed base. Painted scenes of mandarin figures at leisure. Interior has geometric and floral motifs.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59196

Accession Number: 1942.1641

Snuff Bottle

Amber brown bottle, flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59197

Accession Number: 1942.2085

Snuff Bottle

Amber yellow; flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap; ivory spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59198

Accession Number: 1942.2086

Tea Caddy

Turquoise tea caddy, square with straight sides and paneled sections with geometric patterns and a lid.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59199

Accession Number: 1942.2218

Wedding Basket

Carved and pierced eight-sided decorative ivory basket with handle. Decorative knop of a seated figure.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59200

Accession Number: 1942.2319

Bowl

Clear jade bowl, shallow with three legs and handles and a carved floral design.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59201

Accession Number: 1942.2640

Goblet

Goblet enncrusted with glass cut to look like gemstones, with a cover, and geometric and floral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 59202

Accession Number: 1942.2767

Plaque

Green and orange dragon head with a mottled glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59203

Accession Number: 1942.2768

Figurine

Green figurine of a standing Chinese man holding a fan.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59204

Accession Number: 1942.2769

Trinket Box

Box with a dark patina with traces of red with four ball feet and a lock.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: E. F. Caldavery & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 59205

Accession Number: 1942.2770

Vase

Brown and green vase with a bulb body and narrow neck with a decoration of cranes and trees.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59206

Accession Number: 1942.2771

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

Beast Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a crouching beast with horns and teeth; matching wood base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59268

Accession Number: 1942.2828

Oriental Carpet

Teal ground with large floral motifs and insects and floral and geometric borders.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 59269

Accession Number: 1942.2829

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59270

Accession Number: 1942.2830.1A-C

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59271

Accession Number: 1942.2830.2A-C

Trinket Box

White oval lidded box with gilt paint and a grapevine relief pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59272

Accession Number: 1942.2831

Lantern

Lantern with spherical shade. Carved circular wooden mounts decorated with oriental figures and animals.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59273

Accession Number: 1942.2833

Animal Figurine

Polychrome animal figurine with gilt paint, tusks, eyes, and front paws.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59274

Accession Number: 1942.2834

Trunk

Painted trunk with hinged lid, large brass escutcheon, and side handles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59275

Accession Number: 1942.2835

Set of nineteen non-repeating scenic wallpaper panels. Nine panels of rice cultivation and ten panels of porcelain production; Porcelain panels depict workers cleaning and purifying raw clay, decorating unfired ware, firing it in kilns, packing the finished pieces for shipment, and carrying the pack...

Date: 1775-1785

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59276

Accession Number: 1942.4655

Table

Rectangular top with a marble inset, four straight rails with stretchers and legs.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 59277

Accession Number: 1942.4660

Vase

Apple green vase with a bulbous body, indented shoulder, and a wide mouth with naturalistic decoration.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59278

Accession Number: 1942.4661

Painting of the China Trade Room at Beauport

Interior view of the China Trade Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House as it appeared during Henry Davis Sleeper's lifetime. Watercolor on paper.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 59279

Accession Number: 1976.169

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