Historic New England

Bowl

Blue and white round bowl with curved sides and a footed base.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 59160

Accession Number: 1942.2217

A Bostonian's Idea of The United States of America

Printed map of the United States marked with cities in the northeast and other points of interest. Plain wooden frame, no glass.

Date: 1925

Maker: Wallingford, Daniel K. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 59161

Accession Number: 1942.2294

Basin

Blue and white round basin with straight sides, a wide lip, drain; decorated with a landscape; wooden stand.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59162

Accession Number: 1942.2296

Tea Caddy

Urn shaped japanned tea caddy with six sides, a hinged lid, and a small ball finial.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59163

Accession Number: 1942.2298

Flower Vase

Yellow flower vase, round shape with four openings; elevated lotus neck.

Date: 1888-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59164

Accession Number: 1942.2299

Plaque

Reclining stag among green leaves on a black semi-circular background.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59165

Accession Number: 1942.2300

Side Chair

Black and yellow painted "thumb-back" Windsor side chair with a rectangular crestrail, two slats, four spindles, and a plank seat.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59166

Accession Number: 1942.2301

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59167

Accession Number: 1942.2302.1

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59168

Accession Number: 1942.2302.2

Watering Can

Grain-painted tin watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, a haf hinged lid, spout, and two handles.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Perry & Son (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59169

Accession Number: 1942.2303

Watering Can

Brass watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, quarter-hinged lid, spout, and handles at the side and top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Attributed to Perry & Son Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59170

Accession Number: 1942.2304

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59171

Accession Number: 1942.2305.1

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59172

Accession Number: 1942.2305.2

Ginger Jar

Turquoise bulb-shaped ginger jar with a small lip.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59173

Accession Number: 1942.2306

Settee

Painted wooden settee with a rectangular crestrail, fifteen turned spindles, two stiles, and scroll arms.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59174

Accession Number: 1942.2307

Lantern

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

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59175

Accession Number: 1942.2308

Wagon Bench

Rectangular seat set below. solid sides; 4 triangular brackets under corners

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59176

Accession Number: 1942.2309

Throw Pillow

Rectangular with a pattern of roses on a milled background.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 59177

Accession Number: 1942.2310

Vase

Brown and mustard colored round vase that tapers at the base. Incised with Chinese figures.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59178

Accession Number: 1942.2311

Jardiniere Base

Round wooden base with an opening at the center, molded and stained.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 59179

Accession Number: 1942.2312

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

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with round with straight sides and a conical lid with a clear glass finial.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60798

Accession Number: 1942.2622

Compote

Purple and white marbleized glass compote with a round bowl on a pedestal with a round base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60799

Accession Number: 1942.2624

Kaleidoscope

Circular base with a baluster shaped pedestal and a brass cylinder with a ship's wheel focus.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 60800

Accession Number: 1942.2626

Candlestand

Square top with indented corners, three cabriole, legs, and a shaft with an urn and flattened ball.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60801

Accession Number: 1942.2627

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with multi-color, three-dimensional flowers and leaves embroidered on a black ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60802

Accession Number: 1942.2628

Stool

Upholstered berlin work covering; rectangular frame with swept sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60803

Accession Number: 1942.2629

Writing Table

Inlaid and veneered writing table with three drawers and four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60804

Accession Number: 1942.2630

Mahogany banjo clock. Hinged cover over drum head. Gilded, lyre-shaped throat has glass panel. Rectangular panel also has glass cover with eglomise cartouche and banners. Circular dial. Shell Replaced finial. Clock supported by shell-carved bracket that is not original to clock.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Currier & Foster (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60805

Accession Number: 1942.2631

Cigarette Box

Gray and red rectangular box with a peony motif in gilt.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60806

Accession Number: 1942.2633

Pair of Stove Rests

Polychrome stove supports in the shape of a man with a high collar.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60807

Accession Number: 1942.2634.1-.2

Backgammon Set

Natural finish, rectangular, stained with naturalistic and geometric motifs.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood)

GUSN: 60809

Accession Number: 1942.2636

Game

Game with carved red disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60810

Accession Number: 1942.2637.1

Game

Game with carved cream-colored disks and a shaker with Asian decoration.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60811

Accession Number: 1942.2637.2

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60812

Accession Number: 1942.2638.1

Electrified Oil Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass lamp with a hexagon base, ringed stem, inverted pear with lobed body. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60813

Accession Number: 1942.2638.2

Portable Desk

Rectangular hinged lid with interior writing compartment and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 60814

Accession Number: 1942.2639

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60815

Accession Number: 1942.2642.1

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60816

Accession Number: 1942.2642.2

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60817

Accession Number: 1942.2642.3

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60818

Accession Number: 1942.2642.4

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60819

Accession Number: 1942.2642.5

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60820

Accession Number: 1942.2642.6

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60821

Accession Number: 1942.2642.7

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