Historic New England

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: 60822

Accession Number: 1942.2642.8

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: 60823

Accession Number: 1942.2642.9

Table Cover

Rectangular table scarf printed in an allover design of red, blue, and yellow with a border.

Date: 1820-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 60824

Accession Number: 1942.2643

Portrait of Petrarch

Bust-length portrait of a man; three-quarter view; orange toga over head; olive and acanthus wreaths.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: AFTER Bergeret (Maker) Noel & Massele (Engraver) Desnoyers, Augte. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 60825

Accession Number: 1942.2646

Portrait of Augusta, Princess of Brunswick and Lunenburg

Half-length portrait of a woman with her head to the right; wearing a yellow gown and robe with ermine trim. Bottom of print reads "Her Royal Highness, Augusta, Hereditary Priness of Brunswick & Lunenburg."

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: AFTER Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 (Maker) Corbalt, Philip (Engraver) Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60826

Accession Number: 1942.2647

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture depicting a bouquet of multicolored flowers tied by a red ribbon.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60827

Accession Number: 1942.2649

One of a Pair of Silhouettes

Young woman with chignon in a positive cut, full-length profile. She holds a small nosegay of flowers and a purse.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Edouart, Auguste (Maker)

GUSN: 60828

Accession Number: 1942.2651.1

One of a Pair of Silhouettes

Young man with beard cut in a full-length profile holding a top hat in his right hand.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Edouart, Auguste (Maker)

GUSN: 60829

Accession Number: 1942.2651.2

Silhouette

Positive cut full length silhouette with ink wash depicting a woman wearing a decorative hair comb and holding her cockatoo. Black painted wood frame.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Hubard, William James (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60830

Accession Number: 1942.2652

Painting

Exterior scene of a fort, the Hudson River, and an American flag with a scroll border.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: After Bartlett (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 60831

Accession Number: 1942.2653

Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a woman holding a child's hand and a basket.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60832

Accession Number: 1942.2654

Figurine

Polychrome figurine on a square pedestal of a man, bust length in an eighteenth century uniform.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60833

Accession Number: 1942.2655

Figurine

Red and brown figurine of a standing female allegorical figure with large bird.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60834

Accession Number: 1942.2656

Writing Desk

Desk and bookcase. Mahogany primary wood and veneers. White pine secondary wood. Bookcase has flat top with narrow overhang, two tiers of drawers, and narrow, hinged doors. Desk has two drawers, arched skirt, and rests on tapered legs. Replaced brasses.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 60835

Accession Number: 1942.2657

Mirror Knob

Round yellow-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60836

Accession Number: 1942.2658

Mirror Knob

Round blue-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60837

Accession Number: 1942.2659

Lantern

Hanging candle lantern with conical red glass shade with flashed ruby colors. Star punched holes in tin top. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60838

Accession Number: 1942.2660

Lantern

Hanging candle lantern, rectangular form. Lantern has three colorless glass lights and one door. Circular holes punched in tin top. Bottom missing. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60839

Accession Number: 1942.2661

Tumbler

Opaque glass sapphire blue tumbler, round with straight sides. One of a set of seven.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60840

Accession Number: 1942.2663.1

Tumbler

Opaque glass sapphire blue tumbler, round with straight sides. One of a set of seven.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60841

Accession Number: 1942.2663.2

Tumbler

Opaque glass sapphire blue tumbler, round with straight sides. One of a set of seven.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60842

Accession Number: 1942.2663.3

Figurine of a Man

White and gilt carved seated Buddhist figure with long sleeves.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61093

Accession Number: 1942.1684

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61094

Accession Number: 1942.1687.1

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61095

Accession Number: 1942.1687.2

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61096

Accession Number: 1942.1687.3

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with colorless glass body, threaded bass stem and square marble base. Globular faceted body, etched grape decoration. Silk shade.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61097

Accession Number: 1942.1688

Oil Lamp

One of a pair of electrified argand lamps with urn-shaped font, arm with cylindrical burner, shaft with square base. Tole style red and gold painted pressed tinned white metal. Custom shade.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61098

Accession Number: 1942.1689.1

Oil Lamp

One of a pair of electrified argand lamps with urn-shaped font, arm with cylindrical burner, shaft with square base. Tole style red and gold painted pressed tinned white metal. Custom shade.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61099

Accession Number: 1942.1689.2

Picture Hook

Picture hook of amber glass over six pointed star in pressed brass.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61100

Accession Number: 1942.1691

Sconce

One of a pair of scrolled wall sconces with gilt and black tole decoration on red. Brackets surmounted by urns with acanthus leaf decoration. Candle arm with foliate bobeches.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 61101

Accession Number: 1942.1692.1

Sconce

One of a pair of scrolled wall sconces with gilt and black tole decoration on red. Brackets surmounted by urns with acanthus leaf decoration. Candle arm with foliate bobeches.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 61102

Accession Number: 1942.1692.2

Picture Hook

One of a pair of circular picture hooks with pressed pink and white mottled glass.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61103

Accession Number: 1942.1693.1

Picture Hook

One of a pair of circular picture hooks with pressed pink and white mottled glass.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61104

Accession Number: 1942.1693.2

Picture Hook

Brass picture hook with pink opaque center. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61105

Accession Number: 1942.1694.2

Cachepot

Red tole rectangular planter with flared sides. Musical instrument motif on front and scroll frieze in gold. Black interior.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 61106

Accession Number: 1942.1695

Bracket

Small carved wood bracket with flat top, scroll base and two acorns. Painted black.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61107

Accession Number: 1942.1696

Bell Pull

Bell pull with large gold-colored silk and wool tassel.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), wool (hair)

GUSN: 61108

Accession Number: 1942.1697

Match Safe

Red tole match safe, wall hanging style with scallop cut back plate. Gold decoration in floral motif on front and sunburst design at top.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 61109

Accession Number: 1942.1698

Bellows

Red and gold belllows with heart-shaped sides, leather bag, baluster-shaped cast brass nozzle. Cornucopia design on front.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61110

Accession Number: 1942.1699

Liquid Measure

One of a pair of measuring pitchers with straight canted sides, curved lip forming spout and ear-shaped handle. Interior tinned.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 61111

Accession Number: 1942.1700.1

Liquid Measure

One of a pair of measuring pitchers with straight canted sides, curved lip forming spout and ear-shaped handle. Interior tinned.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 61112

Accession Number: 1942.1700.2

Toasting Fork

Toasting fork with telescoping brass shaft, three cast iron tines. Circular handle, red paint.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61113

Accession Number: 1942.1701

Poker

Cast iron poker from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61114

Accession Number: 1942.1702.1

Tongs

Tongs with cast iron pads from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 61115

Accession Number: 1942.1702.2

Shovel

Shovel with a pierced rectangular pan from a set of three fireplace tools with brass ball finials, cylindrical shafts and baluster shaped handles.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 61116

Accession Number: 1942.1702.3

Fireplace Broom

Fireplace broom with cloth label of Student Industries, Berea, KY, Cylindrical handle, bristles woven and bound at top.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Student Industries (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 61117

Accession Number: 1942.1703

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with trumpet shape amethyst glass body, thumb print pattern in squares, ringed stem and hexagonal foot,

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61118

Accession Number: 1942.1705

Basket

Circular metal basket with pierced curved lip; flared and pierced foot; red with gold.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Schwickardi, Grd. (Maker)

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61119

Accession Number: 1942.1708

Food Dome

Bell-shape with stepped top; urn finial; red with chinoiserie scene.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61120

Accession Number: 1942.1709

Poker Chip Rack

Toleware game piece bowl with eight compartments. Domed circular base. Playing card motif in red, gold, and black.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61121

Accession Number: 1942.1710

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