Historic New England

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

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

Plateholder

Rectangular; flannel backing; metal mounts

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60668

Accession Number: 1942.5084.1

Plateholder

Rectangular; flannel backing; metal mounts

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60669

Accession Number: 1942.5084.2

Plateholder

Rectangular; flannel backing; metal mounts

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60670

Accession Number: 1942.5084.3

Figurine

Sm. leprechaun with purple jacket; green hat; pointed shoes

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60671

Accession Number: 1942.5085

Crib

Crib. Square head and foot boards with slats and adjustable side rails, steel springs, and mattress.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Possibly Gem (Maker)

GUSN: 60672

Accession Number: 1982.1232A-F

Worked Wood

Round; felt liner; center bolt & 3 side mounts

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Folmer & Schwinc (Maker)

GUSN: 60673

Accession Number: 1942.5086

Cable Release

Red; bulb shaped

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 60674

Accession Number: 1942.5087

Cut-film Holder

Rectangular; film container

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60675

Accession Number: 1942.5088

Side Chair

White bamboo rod-back; 6 spindles

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Possibly Waterman, L. T. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60676

Accession Number: 1942.5089

Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823)

Bust-length portrait of a man in oval surround; clerical garb; hand colored.

Date: 1805

Maker: Garnerey (Maker) Morrell, J. B. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60677

Accession Number: 1942.3560

Lantern

7 faceted amethyst glass shade; bottom green; punched; sm. handle

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60678

Accession Number: 1942.3561

Mourning Picture

Watercolor picture of a young woman placing a floral wreath on an urn; Willow tree in background. "...Martha Wright/Ast 18/1797".

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60679

Accession Number: 1942.3562

Glass

Clear; round; taper at bottom; faceted

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60680

Accession Number: 1942.5090

Tissue Holder

Pale gray; rectangular body; rounded extension on back with hole to hang

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60681

Accession Number: 1942.5091

Powder Box

Wh & gilt; round; lip at base&top; borders

Date: 1875-1893

Maker: Sarreguemines (Maker)

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60682

Accession Number: 1942.5092.1

Powder Box

Wh & gilt; round; lip at base&top; borders

Date: 1875-1893

Maker: Sarreguemines (Maker)

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60683

Accession Number: 1942.5092.2

Indian Club

Unpainted; wood weathered to gray; 2 pairs incised rings

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60684

Accession Number: 1942.5093

Soap Dish

Rectangular frame; 8 rods forming rach & feet

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60685

Accession Number: 1942.5094

Doorknob

Dk. green; octagonal, faceted; brass trim

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60686

Accession Number: 1942.5095.1

Doorknob

Dk. green; octagonal, faceted; brass trim

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60687

Accession Number: 1942.5095.2

Linoleum Rug

Dark green; streaked pattern

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60688

Accession Number: 1942.5096

Paneling

5 rectangular fielded panels; 2 doors; dark green

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60689

Accession Number: 1942.5097

Wastebasket

Maroon heavy cardboard; oval shape with stright sides; folded lip

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60690

Accession Number: 1942.5098

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