Historic New England

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. 2 ties on top strings--one tie near 2 tassels, top of tassel is gathered twice.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18561

Accession Number: 1998.1248.5

Table mat

Square lace table mat w/ attached lace border. Inner geometric design embroidered w/ yarn. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 18562

Accession Number: 1998.1249

Basket

Wicker and braided grass basket w/ linen lining added. Lining uses red thread in decorative pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18563

Accession Number: 1998.1250

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18564

Accession Number: 1998.1251.1

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18565

Accession Number: 1998.1251.2

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18566

Accession Number: 1998.1251.3

Table mat

Table mat w/ fringe embroidered w/ red, yellow and green woolen yarn border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18567

Accession Number: 1998.1252

In the engraving of a family scene on July 4th, 1776, two men are leaving their American family (families) to fight for independence. An older man and woman, probably the parents, are on both sides of the young men. Mounted in a 3 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Mattyson, T. H., Esq. (Painter) Sadd, Henry S., 1835-1884 (Engraver) Neale, John (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 18568

Accession Number: 1998.1253

Photograph

The photo is mounted in a white painted frame w/ gilt highlights. In this photograph, 3 horse-drawn carriages are captured while paused along a road that was probably blasted from the cliff. There is a drop off into a valley & Mt. Abram looms in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18569

Accession Number: 1998.1254

Photograph

Photograph of a painting. In carved rustic, brown frame. Eleven figures are in rowboat on a lake depicting the journey of life. To one side of rower, 3 children are looking out apparently excited about the future. In front of the rower, a couple is courting, another young couple has a young child in...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18570

Accession Number: 1998.1255

Painting

In this nighttime scene, the moon reflects on the river and two large trees are seen in the foreground. A row of trees is seen on both banks of the river and a large hill rises up in the background. The painting is mounted in a gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18571

Accession Number: 1998.1256

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; rectangular base with turned stick.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18572

Accession Number: 1998.1257.1-2

Vase

Ceramic vase of a woman holding a cornucopia; gilded edges; woman in floral dress with floral wreath on her head; cornucopia has bluish tint.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic glaze, gilding, underpainting

GUSN: 18573

Accession Number: 1998.1258

Mantel clock

Mantel clock with cast iron painted and gilded case. Edges elaborately detailed with leaves and drops. Paw feet. [A small sticker on each round glass face piece]

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18574

Accession Number: 1998.1259

Franklin stove

Franklin stove with Gothic decoration; black cast iron with gothic arches, relief molding, pendants; front loading door with handle; reliefs of stars and castles as well.

Date: 1859

Maker: A.C. Barstow & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18575

Accession Number: 1998.1260

Bootjack

Bootjack w/ platform for boot and gripping tong; screwed on plate where maker's mark may have been but is now completely worn off.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18576

Accession Number: 1998.1261

Pot holder

Yellow crocheted pot holder w/ tufts on each side. Small hole for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 18577

Accession Number: 1998.1262

Photograph

In a copper metallic frame, a photograph captures a two-horse wagon that is paused along a fence. A road in the background winds through the valley and trees and shrubery can be seen along the slope sides. The mountains rise in the background.

Date: 1850

Maker: W.H. Jackson & ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18578

Accession Number: 1998.1263

Print

Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame. In this scene, many children are gathered around a central male older figure who bows to the last boy entering the room. The older gentleman appears to be teaching the children as they listen and/or write. In the background an open archway shows trees and a natural s...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Mulready, William (Painter) Smyth, J. T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18579

Accession Number: 1998.1264

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18580

Accession Number: 1998.1265.1

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18581

Accession Number: 1998.1265.2

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18582

Accession Number: 1998.1265.3

Side chair

Empire side chair w/ scalloped crest and solid lyre splat. Cabriole front legs; back legs slightly flared. Slip-set reupholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18583

Accession Number: 1998.1266

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ a carved crest of grapes and leaves, scrolled knuckles on arms. Metal supports running beneath arms. Rococo Revival upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18584

Accession Number: 1998.1267

Slipper chair

Slipper chair w/ low arms. Curved crest, stiles, and legs. On casters. Upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18585

Accession Number: 1998.1268

Tea cup and saucer

Chinese porcelain tea cup and saucer w/ orange border and orange and gilt grapevine and floral inner border; gilded circle w/ grapevine on side of cup and in center of saucer.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18436

Accession Number: 1998.470.2AB

Tea cup and saucer

Transfer printed teacup and saucer, black transfer printed wedding scene and pink lustre banding; bracket handle.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18437

Accession Number: 1998.471AB

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with polychrome decoration; 2 female figures w/ urns and flowers; pink lustre foliate trail design around inside rim; bracket handle.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18438

Accession Number: 1998.472

Pincushion

Wood and rattan pin holder. Coiled rattan encased in barrel shaped wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18439

Accession Number: 1998.473

Wine glass

Red wine glass w/ etched grapevine motif; turned stem; uneven rim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 18440

Accession Number: 1998.474

Demitasse cup

White porcelain molded demitasse cup w/ orange transfer printed decoration; fluted body w/ gilded rim; foliate pattern on sides and band on inside rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18441

Accession Number: 1998.475

Saucer

White porcelain saucer w/ gold banding around rim and center.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18442

Accession Number: 1998.476

Tea cup and saucer

Porcelain tea cup and saucer; pink lustre and blue decoration banded around each; pink lustre band on inside rim of cup; bracket handle on cup.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18443

Accession Number: 1998.477AB

Paperweight

Glass paperweight, souvenir Crystal Palace printed on paper inside glass: "CRYSTAL PALACE/ SYDENHAM"

Date: ca. 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18444

Accession Number: 1998.478

Fruit basket

Porcelain gilded small reticulated fruit basket; rectangular base w/ goblet shaped basket; turned stem.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18445

Accession Number: 1998.479

Jar for Cargo Ginger in Syrup

Stoneware jar painted green w/ relief decoration of flowers on sides; 6 sides w/ round cover and wicker frame w/ 2 handles; now contains potpourri; lid w/ paper label.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Tung Chun Canning Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), stoneware (pottery), wicker, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18446

Accession Number: 1998.480AB

Drafting box

Inlaid rosewood box w/ 9 asst. drafting tools. Box lined w/ purple velvet (bottom) and purple silk (top). Cover's inlay-center rectangle and border.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, rosewood (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18447

Accession Number: 1998.481

Finial

Painted composition finial. White paint on molded finial: fluted sides, conical shape, top sphere. Piece of wood attached to bottom.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18448

Accession Number: 1998.482

Paperweight

Pair of bronze paperweights w/ bust of Henry Clay on base.

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 18449

Accession Number: 1998.483.1

Paperweight

Pair of bronze paperweights w/ bust of Henry Clay on base.

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 18450

Accession Number: 1998.483.2

Cigar cutter

Metal cigar cutter on wooden base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18451

Accession Number: 1998.484

Drafting box

Small leather box w/ drafter's tools. Purple velvet inside box. Gold stripe border on top of box. 5 asst. tools.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18452

Accession Number: 1998.485

Straight edge

Wooden straight edge. One side bevelled.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18453

Accession Number: 1998.486

Miner's candleholder

Iron miner's light. Long spike at end, curved spike extends down. Candleholder in front, curved flat piece.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18454

Accession Number: 1998.487

Triangle

Wooden triangle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18455

Accession Number: 1998.488

Teapot

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18456

Accession Number: 1998.489.1AB

Tea bowl and saucer

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18457

Accession Number: 1998.489.2AB

Tea bowl and saucer

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18458

Accession Number: 1998.489.3AB

Tea bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18459

Accession Number: 1998.489.4

Tea bowl

Part of Chinese porcelain tea set, including teapot, 4 tea bowls, 2 saucers, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; floral cornucopia decoration w/ purple and green band around rims.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18460

Accession Number: 1998.489.5

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