Historic New England

Landscape with Coat of Arms

Oil on panel painting of a figure on horseback approaching a tavern, with a large coat of arms at the top. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67196

Accession Number: 1984.478.1

Landscape with Castle

Oil on panel painting of two figures at a river with a castle or fortress at the right. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67197

Accession Number: 1984.478.2

Portrait of a Boy

Full-length portrait of a boy in a blue suit and checked pants, holding his hat.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 67198

Accession Number: 1961.180

Landscape with Cows and Sheep

Landscape with cows and sheep at brook, harvesting in distance at left.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Hinckley, Thomas Hewes, 1813-1896 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67200

Accession Number: 1946.10

Landscape with Village

Bird's-eye view of village with church center, river beyond.

Date: 1857

Maker: Possibly Slafter, Alonzo (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67201

Accession Number: 1932.2225

Portrait of a young man in a dark suit and red tie, white pocket handkerchief. Seated in a red upholstered chair with large brass tacks and ornate gilt finials. His right arm is draped next to a red vase on a round side table with arched side panels. His left hand is tucked into his jacket pocket, h...

Date: 1906

Maker: Bryant, Wallace, 1863-1953 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 67208

Accession Number: 1941.1703

Fireboard with Harbor Scene

Fireboard on canvas featuring large house, two figures, bridge, in tromp l'oeil frame. From Massachusetts.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67209

Accession Number: 1969.402

A Country Home

Oil painting of two figures on a tree-lined drive leading to a gothic cottage in Arlington, MA.

Date: 1866

Maker: Shapleigh, Frank Henry (American painter, 1842-1906) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 67210

Accession Number: 1985.662

Portrait of Harriet W. Rogers

Bust-length portrait of a girl with braids, wearing a light blue dress and sitting in a red chair.

Date: 1841

Maker: Rogers, Henry W. (Artist)

Material: canvas

GUSN: 67211

Accession Number: 1931.1442

Armchair

Carved walnut armchair with faux-leather upholstery.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Naugahyde (TM), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 67213

Accession Number: 1933.1764

Armchair

Carved walnut armchair with faux-leather upholstery.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Naugahyde (TM), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 67214

Accession Number: 1933.1765

Panel

A panel with swag and oval patera that is painted red over gold. Metal flashing attached to bottom with hand-wrought nails.

Date: 1793

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: carving (processes), lead (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67215

Accession Number: 1961.108

Boston Chair

Side chair. Black-painted maple, oak, leather, linen. Arched, molded crest. Canted back with molded serpentine stiles. Leather upholstery on seat and back bordered by a double row of decorative brass nails. Front stretcher with central ball and ring turning and urn-shaped side turnings. Sid...

Date: 1725-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, maple (wood), oak (wood), linen (material)

GUSN: 67216

Accession Number: 1988.138

Stencil Kit

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67217

Accession Number: 1961.19

Bud Vase

Bulbous; long neck; flared rim

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 68287

Accession Number: 1969.1922

Miniature Cup and Saucer

Blue, white; deep curved well; tea bowl; Chinese landscape

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 68288

Accession Number: 1969.1923

Dish

Pnk, green, white; scalloped edge; chinese fisherman

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68289

Accession Number: 1969.1950

Dish

Wht, blue, green; oval, flower & horn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Gien (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68290

Accession Number: 1969.1961.1

Bud Vase

Wht, blue, green; cylindrical , flared rim; flower & horn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Gien (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68291

Accession Number: 1969.1961.2

Toothpick Holder

Wht, blue, green; footed, bulbous, wide mouth; flowers & horn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Gien (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68292

Accession Number: 1969.1961.3

Cream Pitcher

Wht, blue, green; curved sides, handle; flower & horn motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Gien (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68293

Accession Number: 1969.1961.4

Candy Dish

Oval; clear; 4 gilded applied feet; gilded floral designs

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 68294

Accession Number: 1969.2005

Cupboard

Dutch "Star Cabinet" veneered with multiple woods. Upper section has two large doors with geometric patterned marquetry and inlay. Over base with single drawer on turned legs. The original pediment is missing and the crown and waist moldings are replaced.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), pearl (animal material), shell (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 68295

Accession Number: 1969.1925

Bowl

Blue, white, orange; footed; curved sides; peony; imari type

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68296

Accession Number: 1969.1983

Ring Dish

Pnk, white, blue; rectangular ; rounded corners; rosebuds; brass rim

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: J. Pouyat Limoges (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 68297

Accession Number: 1969.1987

Manual Typewriter

"Rex Visible" manual typewriter with thirty-one key qwerty board. Typewriter has black body with gold lettering and sits on four rubber feet on gray pad.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: Rex Typewriter Company (Manufacturer)

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 68298

Accession Number: 1969.2035.1

Typewriter Case

Two-part black typewriter case. Upper part shaped to fit typewriter with slanted top front. Base has recessed edges to receive upper part.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 68299

Accession Number: 1969.2035.2

Table

Small; rectangular stepped top; 4 turned legs/stretchers

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 68300

Accession Number: 1969.2036

Electric Lamp

Yellow, green; vase, bulbous; reserve panels; landscape; pleated shade

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), porcelain

GUSN: 68301

Accession Number: 1969.2037.1

Electric Lamp

Yellow, green; vase, bulbous; reserve panels; landscape; pleated shade

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), porcelain

GUSN: 68302

Accession Number: 1969.2037.2

Vase

Periwinkle blue; vasiform; ramhead handles; dome lid; gilt border

Date: 1876-1878

Maker: Sevres (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68303

Accession Number: 1969.2039.1

Vase

Periwinkle blue; vasiform; ramhead handles; dome lid; gilt border

Date: 1876-1878

Maker: Sevres (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68304

Accession Number: 1969.2039.2

Electric Lamp

Grn, grey, yellow; bulbous; narrow mouth; dragons; pleated shade

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), porcelain

GUSN: 68305

Accession Number: 1969.2040.1

Electric Lamp

Grn, grey, yellow; bulbous; narrow mouth; dragons; pleated shade

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), porcelain

GUSN: 68306

Accession Number: 1969.2040.2

Ginger Jar

Blue, white; bulbous; footed; domed lid, phoenix; Chinese women reading

Date: 1900-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68307

Accession Number: 1969.2042

Vase

Plychrm; balustre shape; flared rim; rose mandarin

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68308

Accession Number: 1969.2043

Vase

Blue; bulbous; modelled; dragons heads in relief

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 68309

Accession Number: 1969.2044

Clock Garniture

Pnk, white urn; short gold pedestal/case; circular face; 6-footed base

Date: 1835-1864

Maker: Possibly La Hoche (Maker)

Material: glass (material), porcelain

GUSN: 68310

Accession Number: 1969.2045.1

Candelabra

Pnk/white urn, long neck; circular gilded base; 4 lower holders, 1@top

Date: 1835-1864

Maker: Possibly La Hoche (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 68311

Accession Number: 1969.2045.2

Candelabra

Pnk/white urn, long neck; circular gilded base; 4 lower holders, 1@top

Date: 1835-1864

Maker: Possibly La Hoche (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 68312

Accession Number: 1969.2045.3

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Grey, blue, yellow; bulbous, Japanese floral motif, Neoclassical trim

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Gagneau (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 68313

Accession Number: 1969.2048.1

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Grey, blue, yellow; bulbous, Japanese floral motif, Neoclassical trim

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Gagneau (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 68314

Accession Number: 1969.2048.2

Vase

Polychrome; globular, long neck; rose mandarin

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 68315

Accession Number: 1969.2051.1

Vase

Polychrome; globular, long neck; rose mandarin

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 68316

Accession Number: 1969.2051.2

Vase

Cream, gold, gry; footed, globular, flared mouth; cane, bird motif

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 68317

Accession Number: 1969.2052

Figurine

Burnt siena; standing male nude with tail and beard; arms raised

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 68318

Accession Number: 1969.2054

Jardiniere

Red, white, gilded; globular, three feet; scholar reading and brocade

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68319

Accession Number: 1969.2058

Plant Stand

Sm; square top with central tile/4 crooked legs; pierced skirt

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock), teak (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 68320

Accession Number: 1969.2055

Sconce

Putti/scroll base; vine motif; leaf bobeches; 2 and 3 c. holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 68321

Accession Number: 1969.2059.1

Sconce

Putti/scroll base; vine motif; leaf bobeches; 2 and 3 c. holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 68322

Accession Number: 1969.2059.2

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