Historic New England

Sculpture of boy

Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a pile of rocks, His left hand is on a basket of flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31405

Accession Number: 1927.559

Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks out of which running water is suggested. On the rocks is a pitcher. In his right hand he holds two flowers. Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks out of which running water is suggested. On the rocks is a pit...

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31406

Accession Number: 1927.560

Sculpture of girl

Parian sculpture of a girl standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks, having a spout, suggesting a source of running water. On the rocks is a pitcher. In her left hand she hold three flowers. May pair with similar sculpture of boy, 1927.560.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31407

Accession Number: 1927.561

Egg Dish

Parian egg dish with cover. Molded decoration of thistle and wheat on cover and around the body of the dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31408

Accession Number: 1927.562.1AB

Eggcup

Parian eggcup with floral decoration in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 31410

Accession Number: 1927.562.2

Eggcup

Parian eggcup with floral decoration in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31411

Accession Number: 1927.562.4

Merchild Dish

Parian dish in the shape of a boy with double fish tail, supporting a large shell. He is lying on the surface of the waves with a paddle in his right hand.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31412

Accession Number: 1927.564

Bust of a woman

Parian bust of woman with her hair pulled back and a star on her forehead.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31413

Accession Number: 1927.565

Sculpture of John Milton

Parian sculpture of John Milton standing beside a column on which are three volumes. In his left hand is a scroll, in his right the corner of his robe.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31414

Accession Number: 1927.575

Sculpture of two children

Parian sculpture of two seated children. One is seated on a box, the other on the floor with arms around each other.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31415

Accession Number: 1927.578

Sculpture of woman

Parian sculpture of a standing woman. She is wearing in a long gown and a crown from which a veil hangs down her back to her waist. She is bare-footed. Her right arm is on her bosom, in her left hand a spring of flowers. She may be a saint.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31416

Accession Number: 1927.579

Parian Sculpture of Seated Woman and Child

Porcelain statue of a woman draped in a loose gown seated on a carpet, holding a book and an apple. A small child reaches toward her.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 31417

Accession Number: 1927.581

Sculpture of man and woman

Parian sculpture of man and woman, "Uncle Toby and the Widow Woman" are represented sitting side by side. She is inviting him to help her remove something from her eye.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31418

Accession Number: 1927.583

Sculpture of the Muse of Music

Parian sculpture of the Muse of Music wearing a draped gown and a diadem in her hair, standing next to a pedestal with a lyre.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31419

Accession Number: 1927.584

Trunk

Deerskin trunk.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), deerskin

GUSN: 31420

Accession Number: 1927.587

Foot Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 31421

Accession Number: 1927.591

Trencher

Large, round dark pewter trencher with shallow well, flat brim.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 31422

Accession Number: 1927.593

Needlework on bristol board

Elongated, polychrome Berlin woolwork motto; framed in wood, with gold trim; under glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, wool (textile), Berlin woolwork

GUSN: 31423

Accession Number: 1927.596

Nutcracker

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31424

Accession Number: 1927.599

Hanger

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31425

Accession Number: 1927.601A

Hanger

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31426

Accession Number: 1927.601B

Hanger

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31427

Accession Number: 1927.601C

Hanger

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31428

Accession Number: 1927.601D

Hanger

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31429

Accession Number: 1927.601F

Clothes Line Reel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31430

Accession Number: 1927.603

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31431

Accession Number: 1927.607

Toy Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31432

Accession Number: 1927.609

DECOY

Small bird with speckled paint and metal (iron?) eyes.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 31433

Accession Number: 1927.627

Body of a Bird Decoy

Wooden decoy bird or duck missing head. Painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31434

Accession Number: 1927.628

Pestle

Turned wooden pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31435

Accession Number: 1927.635

Decanter

Glass decanter with rings around the neck. Flutes on the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31436

Accession Number: 1927.636

Drying Rack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 31437

Accession Number: 1927.639

Ladle

Earthenware platter set molded to look like leaves with flowers complete with cream pitcher, sugar bowl, ladle and spoon. Ladle is a molded white flower with yellow center and slotted bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), earthenware, glazing (glass), molding (forming)

GUSN: 31438

Accession Number: 1927.643.5

Dress

White woven plaid; printed floral band at neckline, sleeves and hem; skirt gathered all around at waistband; printed band in pink, purple and beige w/ floral garlands and floral medallion; 3 pearl buttons.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 31545

Accession Number: 1927.973

Collar

White; standing band with one buttonhole and ties at neck; with pointed "winged" collar pieces attached; small opening for chin; topstitching.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 31546

Accession Number: 1927.974

Collar

White; stiffened standing band curves slightly with buttonhole at each end; collar section is one piece; also curves with pointed tips.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 31547

Accession Number: 1927.975

Collar

White; standing band with buttonhole; with two collar pieces attached; narrow opening; topstitching; collar pieces are wide and rounded at outer edge and stiffened; ties at neck band.

Date: 1840-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 31548

Accession Number: 1927.976