Historic New England

Fountain pen

Fountain pen w/ wooden handle w/ steel tip.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18389

Accession Number: 1998.425

Ceramic Jar

White ceramic jar with gold banding; ink sponge wipe inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18390

Accession Number: 1998.426

Inkwell

Pressed glass inkwell with engraved metal lid; square shaped body with geometric pattern of circles and squares; crown shaped lid with foliate scroll design; sunburst pattern on bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18391

Accession Number: 1998.427

Embosser

Iron embosser w/ painted foliate decoration in yellow and red. Stamp: "R.H. Tucker/ Wiscasset" Embosser set on wooden base.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18392

Accession Number: 1998.428

Electric lamp

Electrified urn-shaped brass lamp w/ white glass globe; raised ring around body; domed globe w/ clear glass chimney.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18393

Accession Number: 1998.429A-C

Desk on frame

Desk on frame. Mahogany. Slanted leather-covered writing surface. Skirt carved into bracket shape; flanked by two side drawers with turned mahogany pulls. Rests on thick turned legs.

Date: 1858

Maker: Smith, Stephen (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18394

Accession Number: 1998.430

Planter

Brass planter decorated w/ Hebrew letters near top/rim. Side decorated w/ images: 2 bearded men, 1 man, 3 pyramids, sphinx, animals, and 2 medallions.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing

GUSN: 18395

Accession Number: 1998.431

Painted wooden swivel-back Captain's chair. Crest rail w/ curving arm supports atop eight turned spindles. Swivel mechanism connected to seat and fitted into central stretcher below. Legs and other stretchers are turned.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18396

Accession Number: 1998.432

Bust

Plaster bust of Sir Walter Scott w/ his head turned toward his left shouler and draped in what looks to be a plaid cloth tied near his left shoulder. Scott has short hair and a distinctive nose.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18397

Accession Number: 1998.433

Bookcase

Bookcase. Mahogany. Solid pedimented cornice above two glass doors revealing five bookshelves. Wider base with two paneled doors and two interior shelves.

Date: 1858

Maker: Smith, Stephen (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18398

Accession Number: 1998.434

Pocket watch

Pocket watch, hands missing. Gilt case w/ hinge, image of flower on back. Roman Numerals mark hours, Arabic numerals mark minutes. Small ring on top w/ red ribbon attached.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Possibly Wrench, J. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 18399

Accession Number: 1998.435

Pocket watch

Pocket watch, silver case. Arabic numerals indicate hours. Gold hands w/ diamond design as pointers. Large ring at top.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Chapman (Maker)

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 18400

Accession Number: 1998.436

Sealing wax

Box of sealing wax, asst. sizes and colors.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 18401

Accession Number: 1998.437

Spike

Iron spike w/ handwritten note tied around middle.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18402

Accession Number: 1998.438

Cream pitcher

Footed creamer, floral decoration and black and gilt handle and feet; 4 feet and handle w/ thumbrest; scalloped and gilded top rim w/ raised dotted pattern around rim; purple, white and yellow flowers.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Painter)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18403

Accession Number: 1998.439

Mustache cup

Porcelain mustache cup w/ blue floral trail decoration; blue banded diamond transfer printed pattern around rim; gilded base and rim; bracket handle.

Maker: Possibly William Brownfield & Sons (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18404

Accession Number: 1998.440

Toilet bottle

Porcelain perfume vial w/ gilt and floral decoration; stopper w/ 6-sided shape; octagonal panelled body; pink, green, and blue floral sprig.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18405

Accession Number: 1998.441

Tea cup and saucer

White porcelain tea cup and saucer w/ no decoration; cup w/ C-shaped handle. A= Cup B= Saucer

Date: 1892-1917

Maker: Tressemanes & Vogt (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18406

Accession Number: 1998.442AB

Nosegay holder

White metal filigree nosegay holder, grape-vine and floral decoration. Top of cup marked w/ row of pansies, 5. Scrolled handle at base. Chain w/ ring off handle, chain w/ pin off cup.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, white metal

GUSN: 18407

Accession Number: 1998.443

Trinket box

Small book-shaped trinket box; figure of a woman on one side; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top; woman in blue dress carrying basket of flowers.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18408

Accession Number: 1998.444

Trinket box

Larger book-shaped trinket box w/ colored figure of couple (man and woman) on front; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18409

Accession Number: 1998.445

Syllabub

Colorless glass syllabub w/ panelled waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18410

Accession Number: 1998.446

Wine glass

Colorless wine glass; fluted w/ turned waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18411

Accession Number: 1998.447

Vase

Glass vase w/ painted and applied decoration--decoupage. Red painted bottle w/ paper pictures of children applied; paper floral band around neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18412

Accession Number: 1998.448

Figurine

Chinese ivory figurine w/ four Chinese figures and fishing motif. Figure at top and bottom holding opposite ends of canoe paddle. One figure at bottom in prayer position. One figure in middle climbing up.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 18413

Accession Number: 1998.449

Occasional table

Walnut occasional table, Greek Revival style. Curved edges at top. Carved pendants on skirts. Pull-out drawer. Turned drop-pendant at each corner. Turned legs and stretcher; one arched continuous foot support at each side.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18314

Accession Number: 1998.354.1

Occasional table

Walnut occasional table, Greek Revival style. Curved edges at top. Carved pendants on skirts. Front skirt. Turned drop-pendant at each corner. Turned legs and stretcher; one arched continuous foot support at each side.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18315

Accession Number: 1998.354.2

Collection of Bird's Eggs

Diamond-shaped display cabinet with bird's eggs, two possibly ostrich, laid in cotton and hay. Folded paper clipping enclosed.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Collector)

Material: eggshell (animal material)

GUSN: 18316

Accession Number: 1998.355

Spinning wheel

Oak spinning wheel; multiple turned spokes on wheel; solid platform w/ scalloped edges; turned distaff w/ attached flax; turned legs; tri-part treadle board.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18317

Accession Number: 1998.356

Rug

Hooked rug with rose motif. Four large roses on sides and four buds in each corner. Green border and brown background. Tan leaves, red roses.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18318

Accession Number: 1998.357

Bobcat head

Taxidermy bobcat head. Shield shaped wooden mount.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, glass (material), mounting, taxidermy

GUSN: 18319

Accession Number: 1998.358

Coat of Arms

Watercolor coat of arms of the Tucker family in a 1 1/2 in. black wood frame. At the top, a side-view of a lion's head rests above a side-view of a blue and gold helmet that rests above a crest w/ 3 black diamonds and a side-view of a white dog.

Date: 1794

Maker: John Coles Heraldry (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18320

Accession Number: 1998.359.1

Coat of Arms

Watercolor coat of arms of the Cunningham Family in 1 1/2 in. black frame. At the top, a side-view of a blue and white bird rests above a side-view of a blue and gold helmet that rests above a crest w/ a large black and blue "Y" shape design.

Date: 1794

Maker: John Coles Heraldry (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18321

Accession Number: 1998.359.2

Snowy owl

Stuffed snowy owl under glass dome. Mounted on glittered wooden stand.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stuffing (upholstering technique), taxidermy

GUSN: 18322

Accession Number: 1998.360

Secretary

Mahogany Empire secretary w/ top bookcase. High cornice; glass doors w/ arched mullions and three shelves behind. Two small drawers above fold-out desk top; three bottom drawers w/ fluted side pilasters. Thick scrolled front feet, vase turned back feet.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Possibly Brabrook, E. H. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18323

Accession Number: 1998.361

Cup and saucer

Porcelain tea cup and saucer w/ thistle design and gold rim; cream-colored background w/ purple and green thistle decoration; gilded C-shape handle on cup; moustache rest on rim. A= Cup B= Saucer

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Painter) Minton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18324

Accession Number: 1998.362AB

Fan

Painted fan w/ rose decoration painted on silk rim. 4 pink roses, green leaves, blue small flowers. White silk rim joined w/ white ivory stems carved w/ circle design. Brass handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18325

Accession Number: 1998.363

Fan

Painted fan on silk w/ daisies and leaves on rim. White daisies w/ yellow centers, orange and brown leaves at top; all lined w/ silver paint. Frame of fan, carved floral and butterfly design painted in silver. Sheer silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18326

Accession Number: 1998.364

Fan

Black silk fan w/ carved ebony frame and painted pink pansies, green leaves, and 3 yellow butterflies. Frame carving of flowers and vines; thin black metal handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), painting (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18327

Accession Number: 1998.365

Fan

Paper painted fan w/ forget-me-not flowers and scalloped edge. Deep purple fades left to right. Flowers dotted w/ green glittered paint and silver paper dots. Lavender tassle from brass handle. Wood frame painted w/ irridescent purple. Back of fan-- one small flower on left side. 3 small flowers on ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18328

Accession Number: 1998.366

Pitcher

Ceramic pitcher with polychrome scene and copper luster rim; scene depicts putti-like figures taunting a ram; band of grape clusters around neck; purple, green and light peach colors; raised rings around base; foliated scroll handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18329

Accession Number: 1998.367

Fan

Cloth fan made w/ black fabric w/ busy sprays of rose bouquets. 7 bouquets outlined in black thread. Ebony frame. Back of fan covered in black cloth. Brass handle on chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), ebony (wood), hand sewing

GUSN: 18330

Accession Number: 1998.368

Photograph

Five young women are posed in front of an outdoor backdrop. The women are wearing long dark dresses and tie up the front. Each is wearing a white scarf and has white anchors on their pockets, cuffs, and some on their collars. A flag initialed D.O.N. for "Daughters of Neptune" drapes across one woman...

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18331

Accession Number: 1998.369

Chalk box

1 lb. wooden box of prepared chalk.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: R.J. Waddell & Co. (Maker)

Material: chalk, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18332

Accession Number: 1998.370

Photograph

Framed photograph of the moon. Section photographed w/ multiple craters. Edge of moon visible in top corner.

Date: 1895

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Photographer)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 18333

Accession Number: 1998.371

Sword

Sword in case w/ brass fixtures. Handle w/ arm guard and coiled grip. Case--black leather w/ brass pieces at each end. Top piece has belt clip. Leather seamed on one side.

Date: 1855-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18334

Accession Number: 1998.372AB

U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia

Lithograph of the U.S. Naval Asylum with four figures outside the building. The asylum is three stories with a central portico. At least 15 stairs lead up to the portico with eight ionic columns. A similar building is in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18335

Accession Number: 1998.373

Ships at Philadelphia

Lithograph of two small row boats, a larger steamboat and many large sailing vessels on the water in Philadelphia. Buildings line the water's edge along the left-hand side recede into the distance. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18336

Accession Number: 1998.374

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Half-length, side portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated at a table and reading some letters. His right hand's thumb is posed on his chin and his left hand holds the letters. A classical bust is placed on some books at the table. Frame: thick 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Martin (Painter) Longacre (Engraver) Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 18337

Accession Number: 1998.375

Portrait of George Washington

Engraved bust-length portrait of George Washington wearing his white wig, black coat, and scarf. Portrait is placed within a created frame and hung on an invisible wall. Frame: Gilded, 2 1/4 in. deep set.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 18338

Accession Number: 1998.376

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