Historic New England

Sauce dish

Small, diamond-shaped earthenware dish with blue transfer-printed pattern and a small handle at one corner. Transfer-printed scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground, fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distanc...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174959

Accession Number: 1993.597.4

Sauce dish

Small, diamond-shaped earthenware dish with blue transfer-printed pattern and a small handle at one corner. Transfer-printed scene depicts men in small boats on a calm river. A wooden bridge and thatched-roof cottage is in the mid-ground, fields with sheep and the tower of a building in the distanc...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 174960

Accession Number: 1993.597.5

Ship at Sea

Framed oil painting of a ship at sea. Ship with six unfurled sails catching wind. Three figures are seen aboard. There is one red pennant on the right mast and the ship is heading left. There are two seagulls to the left and two ships in the distance to the right.

Date: 1877

Maker: Norton, William Edward, 1843-1916 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 174961

Accession Number: 2006.44.1060

Prayer rug

Woven wool prayer rug with center panel of mult-colored tarantulas with small rosettes scattered between them. The mihrab (prayer arch) is flanked by two combs. The border consists of various rosettes of different colors. The edges are bound in olive green. It has a very short pile.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 174962

Accession Number: 2006.44.457

Tureen

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tureen. Two lion head molded handles. Floral bands surround the inner rim, base, and cover. Pastoral scene adorns the interior base, exterior body, and cover. Lion head molded finial adorns the cover.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, transfer printing

GUSN: 174963

Accession Number: 1993.598.1AB

Rug

Woven wool rug with center panel of an elongated octagon in red on a white ground. At the center of the octagon is a cross which is flanked by multi-branched candlesticks. The largest border contains red, yellow, orange and white rosettes. The sides are bound in strips of red, orange and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 174964

Accession Number: 2006.44.458

"A westerly perspective VIEW of part of the Town of Cambridge"

Framed print of an ink drawing depicting a field in foreground, trees in middleground, and about twelve to fourteen buildings in background. Clouds are crudely drawn. In upper left corner is a hanging scroll with words in script.

Date: ca. 1927

Maker: Griffin, Samuel (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 174965

Accession Number: 2006.44.809

Medicine Kit

Blue colored metal box with attached lid containing five glass capsules wrapped in silk. Capsules contain aromatic ammonia to be used as smelling salts. Directions printed on small paper card inside box as well as lid.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material), ammonia (ammonium hydroxide)

GUSN: 175047

Accession Number: 1993.845

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder with black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, leather, glass (material)

GUSN: 175050

Accession Number: 1993.843

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175051

Accession Number: 1993.843.1

Vial Case

Black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175052

Accession Number: 1993.843.2

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesnuffer scissor-shaped with three legs (one leg detached), circular finger holes and spring hinge.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), forging (metal forming)

GUSN: 175056

Accession Number: 1993.826

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed "Milanese Scenery" pattern depicting three figures amongst ruins with Gothic cathedral in background. Outer border pattern of foliate scrolls on dot background. Inner border floral sprays and lacy floral and bead swags.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 175057

Accession Number: 1993.609

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772)

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772). Half-length portrait of of an older man with gray hair, wearing a brown jacket and white shirt with lace cuff. Right hand is tucked into front of jacket. A painted oval frame encircles sitter. Gilt frame.

Date: 1770-1772

Maker: Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815 (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175059

Accession Number: 2009.22.1

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846)

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846). Half-length portrait of a balding man wearing a black jacket over a high collared beige vest and high collared white shirt. Mease holds an open book entitled "Lecture II" in his right hand. Rust-red colored background. Gilt frame with carved leaves in the cor...

Date: 1835

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175060

Accession Number: 2009.22.2

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884). Half length portrait of a dark haired young man wearing a high collared black jacket and white shirt. Sitter is looking to his right. Gilt frame with rope edge.

Date: 1825

Maker: Sully, Robert Matthew, 1803-1855 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 175061

Accession Number: 2009.22.3

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925), as a child. Cherub-like child with blond ringlets, deep brown eyes, rosy cheeks and dark red lips leaning on a brown rock. Gilt frame with gadrooning around edges. Son of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. and grandson of Thomas Langdon Elwyn. Elwyn Jr. marr...

Date: 1837

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175062

Accession Number: 2009.22.4

Portrait of Helen Elwyn Kremer

Portrait of Helen Mary Middleton Elwyn Kremer (b. 1866) (Mrs. William Nance Kremer). Three-quarter length portrait of an older woman with gray hair and dark eyes seated on a gold upholstered sofa. She is wearing a green pendant necklace and a purple silk dress with sheer white lace sleeves. She also...

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Beaux, Cecilia, 1853-1942 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175063

Accession Number: 2009.22.5

Gordon Wendell

Portrait of Gordon Wendell (1859-1910) painted posthumously from a photograph. Half length portrait of an older man with bald head and large mustache. Wearing dark suit and tie with white dress shirt. Simple silver gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 175064

Accession Number: 2009.22.6

Portriat of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009)

Pastel portrait of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009) as a small child. Sitter has blond hair and blue eyes and is wearing a white shirt with ruffled collar. Double frame has decorative inner border of foliate scrolls, entire frame is painted a dark gold. Signed "Casilear Cole/9.13.22" in upper left ...

Date: 1922

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: pastels (crayons), pastel paper, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 175065

Accession Number: 2009.22.7

Goddard buggy

Four wheeled buggy with black leather dash and folding leather hood. The singel seat is upholstered in a blue broadcloth. The buggy is supported by two elliptical springs, one on the front axle and the other on the rear axle. The body of the buggy is painted black and the wheels and springs are pain...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Attributed to Chauncey Thomas & Co (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 175074

Accession Number: 2006.44.494

Concord wagon

Four wheeled wagon with rectangular boat shaped body and single leather seat. The wagon is open on all sides and has a black body with gold t-head decorations around the bed of the wagon. The wheels are green with red detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: H. A. Moyer (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, rubber (material)

GUSN: 175083

Accession Number: 2006.44.495

Shrimp dish

Porcelain shrimp dish decorated in green and gilt Bird and Scared Flower pattern. Decorations include flowers, birds, butterflies, and, in the center, in brown, an armorial motif with a hand holding a sword that is run through the head of a boar. An oval border surronds the armorial motif with the...

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175084

Accession Number: 2006.44.3022

Bowl

Small porcelain bowl decorated with decals of two landscape scenes with coach and horses, each marked with the words 'Dicken's Days', in quotes. Also two decals of holly leaves and berries. One scene shows the coach stopped in front of a large house or inn and the other scene has the coach in motion...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175088

Accession Number: 2006.44.3027

Park phaeton

Open four wheeled two seat phaeton. The front and rear seats are upholstered in a dark blue wool and have full back and padded arm rests. There is an elliptical spring on the front axle, while the rear axle has French platform springs. The wheels and body are painted a royal blue with light blue det...

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 175090

Accession Number: 2006.44.497

Democrat sleigh

Open two seat sleigh on four runners. The body of the sleigh is painted a dark green with yellow detailing. The runners are red with yellow detailing. Each seat has a full back and is upholstered in a dark green broadcloth. The sleigh has a rectangular shaped bed with a wooden dash. The seats are re...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, cloth

GUSN: 175093

Accession Number: 2006.44.498

Cream pitcher

Porcelain cream pitcher decorated primarily with blue flowers, highlighted with gilt, flowers with pink petals, yellow centers and green leaves, black foliage and two brown and black birds. The handle is braided. The top edge is a gilt scrolled design.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175095

Accession Number: 2006.44.3028

Portland cutter

Open, one seat Portland cutter on two runners. The cutter has a curved dash with a leather wing on each side. The seat is upholstered in a blue wool fabric. the body and runners are painted blue with pale blue detailing. There is a wooden whip holder in the front, right corner of the cutter. The bod...

Date: 1850-1897

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 175102

Accession Number: 2006.44.496

Ramekin set

Set of five porcelain ramekins and one saucer decorated with blue floral designs. Rim of plate and rim and bowl of ramekins has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175109

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115

Governess cart

Two-wheeled open cart with square tub shaped body and two long harnessing shafts. The upper half of the body is made of wicker, the bottom half is wood that has been painted cream. There is a small door at the back of the cart that provides access to the seats. There are two padded bench seats that ...

Date: ca. 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker, metal

GUSN: 175110

Accession Number: 2006.44.499

Victoria

Four-wheeled open carriage with original folding leather top over the passenger seat. The driver's seat is supported above the dash by a skeleton framework. The body panels are painted maroon, the wheels are rubberized and are painted a dark Brewster green with yellow stripes. The front wheels are s...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 175112

Accession Number: 2006.44.500

Saucer

Porcelain saucer decorated with blue floral designs. Rim has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175114

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.1

Ladies Wicker Phaeton

Open four wheel carriage with wicker dash, sides and fenders, with a parasol top. The driver's seat and rear chaperone seat are upholstered in a beige corduroy. The base of the carriage is wood that has been painted black. The wheels are red with fire black striping. The wheels are rubberized. There...

Date: 1860s-1870s

Maker: Brewster & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), wicker, metal, corduroy

GUSN: 175115

Accession Number: 2006.44.501

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekins decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175116

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.2

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekin decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.3

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekin decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175120

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.4

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekin decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175121

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.5

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekin decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175122

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.6

Chemical wagon

Two wheeled wagon with metal chemical tank and metal hose basket with coiled rubber hose. The wheels are wooden with metal rims. The wheels, tank and hose are painted red.

Date: ca. 1901

Maker: Badger, Arthur C, Mr. (Inventor) Badger Fire Ex Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 175123

Accession Number: 2006.44.502

Brougham

Brougham, four wheeled enclosed two door carriage with coachman's seat. The rubberized wheels and lower body panels are painted a dark Brewster green with black striping. The upper panels and roof are painted black. The driver's seat faces a leather dash and there is a wooden whip holder and one end...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, satin, glass (material)

GUSN: 175129

Accession Number: 2006.44.503

Rockaway

Four wheeled enclosed two door carriage with glass panels in all the upper quarters, upper doors, front and back. The rubberized wheels and lower body panels are painted in dark blue with pale blue striping. The upper quarters and roof are painted black. The roof of the carriage extends over the dri...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, glass (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 175133

Accession Number: 2006.44.504

Set of butter chips

Set of seventeen majolica butter chips decorated in green, yellow, brown and maroon. Variously decorated with a fleur-de-lis, fantastic bird-like creatures, swirls, curlicues and swags. Edge is fluted and decorated with a geen band topped by a yellow band with brown lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175136

Accession Number: 2006.44.3041

Pierce-Arrow Limousine

Limousine with enclosed body. Painted black with chrome trim and monogrammed "SWP" doors. there are four doors and one trunk. The driver's and passenger windows are made of early safety glass, which has discolored and frizzled. The chrome archer mascot in the center of the hood is missing his bow an...

Date: 1936

Maker: Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company (Manufacturer)

Material: white ash (wood), steel (alloy), safety glass, rubber (material), chrome steel, leather, cloth, glass (material)

GUSN: 175137

Accession Number: 2006.44.505

Butter chip

Majolica butter chip decorated in green, yellow, brown and maroon. Decorated with a fleur-de-lis and two fantastic bird-like creatures. Edge is fluted and decorated with a geen band topped by a yellow band with brown lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175145

Accession Number: 2006.44.3041.1

Butter chip

Majolica butter chip decorated in green, yellow, brown and maroon. Decorated with a fleur-de-lis and two fantastic bird-like creatures. Edge is fluted and decorated with a geen band topped by a yellow band with brown lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175147

Accession Number: 2006.44.3041.2

Pierce-Arrow touring car

Open touring car with folding leather roof. The body of the car is painted a dark blue with black fenders. There are four doors. The rear passenger doors are monogrammed "SWP." There are two metal storage compartments with latching lids mounted on the running board behind the fender mounted headligh...

Date: 1924

Maker: Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company (Manufacturer)

Material: white ash (wood), aluminum (metal), glass (material), rubber (material), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 175148

Accession Number: 2006.44.506

Butter chip

Majolica butter chips decorated in green, yellow, brown and maroon. Decorated with two fantastic bird-like creatures and a swag with fruit and foliage. Edge is fluted and decorated with a geen band topped by a yellow band with brown lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175149

Accession Number: 2006.44.3041.3

Butter chip

Majolica butter chip decorated in green, yellow, brown and maroon. Decorated with a fleur-de-lis, a fantastic bird-like creature and a swag. Edge is fluted and decorated with a geen band topped by a yellow band with brown lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175150

Accession Number: 2006.44.3041.4