Historic New England

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172014

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.26

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.27

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.28

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172017

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.29

Purse

Cylindrical bag, beaded rose-colored background, scattered multi-colored flowers; central motif is a building with a tower, flanked by two trees wtih sun overhead. Two patterned silver bangles as handles. Lined pink warp-printed silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silk (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 172018

Accession Number: 1990.1412

Traveling Clock

Edith White Norton's traveling clock by Bigelow and Kennard.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

GUSN: 172021

Accession Number: 1990.276

Firewood Holder

Birch bark firewood holder, framed in rough small logs with birch bark attached to frame. Design scratched or etched on bark, of stylized forste or jungle with a hunter in furs or fringed clothes, holding bow and arrow, of elk or moose, alligator or crocodile on one side, lower edge. Attributed to T...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: Probably Snow, John (Artist) Possibly Tomah, Joseph (Artist)

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 172024

Accession Number: 1990.159.1

Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of young girl, oval format on rectangular panel, sitter has blue eyes, blond-brown hair with bangs (curls), knot and single long curl. Dressed in black empire dress. Traces of gold in corners.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172029

Accession Number: 1990.290

Indian table cover

Burnt orange coarse wool woven blacket with twisted fringe on all sides. Embroidered in wool, shades of blue, white, gold, brown. Geometric patterns and borders. Large diamonds filled with images (people, buildngs, animals).

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works), wool (textile)

GUSN: 172030

Accession Number: 1990.1408

Bell Pull

Needlepoint of berries and grapes and leaves on a brown background. Backed with light brown silk. Brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172031

Accession Number: 1990.1458

Meat platter

Oval Chinese export porcelain meat platter with pierced liner in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SGW" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172032

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.205ab

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.218

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172034

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.219

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.220

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172036

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.221

Bell Pull

Bellpull of needlepoint, design of small flowers and creatures-- rabbit, dog, bird, in muted greens, pinks and browns, tans on dark brown background. Lined with tan silk (rotting). Small brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172037

Accession Number: 1990.1459

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172038

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.222

Envelope and piece of paper

A) Envelope inscribed B) Piece of paper, inscribed, enfolding a clump of camel's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172039

Accession Number: 1990.291

Envelope

Envelope, inscribed

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172040

Accession Number: 1990.291A

Piece of paper

Piece of paper, inscribed, enfolding a clump of camel's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172041

Accession Number: 1990.291B

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172042

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.223

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172043

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.224

Portable desk

Japanese lacquer and inlaid wood lap desk with two handles. Geometrical pattern on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating), velvet (fabric weave), metal

GUSN: 171456

Accession Number: 2006.44.2389

Tilt-top Table

Three sweeping legs on ball feet; turned columns; rectangular top with rounded corners

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 171457

Accession Number: 1958.18A

Chest of Drawers

Turned legs; alternating colored veneers along base; 3 drawers flanked by veneered column under projecting fourth drawer. Upper case with six drawers and splash board.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171458

Accession Number: 1954.217

Box

Round wooden box with a rooster painted on the lid, contains twenty-six cork tops and a metal object.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171459

Accession Number: 2006.44.2222AB

Stamp Dispenser

Gold stamp dispenser with red stripe and gold stars and a screw on lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171460

Accession Number: 2006.44.2221AB

Lounge

Daybed lounge with ticking on wooden box covered in brown floral design; fringe trim; original upholstery.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glaze

GUSN: 171461

Accession Number: 1953.491

Drop-leaf table

Four rope-turned legs on casters; two large rectangular drop leaves

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171462

Accession Number: 1954.176

Card Table

Reeded and ring turned legs; bowed rails; molded top edge.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, ash (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 171463

Accession Number: 1967.142

Wall mirror

Giltwood girandole wall mirror.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171464

Accession Number: 2006.44.1188

America Savings bank

Metal America Savings Bank with coins inside and original box.

Maker: (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 171466

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220

Chess Table

Animal paw feet, scrolled legs, turned pillar with carved and incised "buttresses"; game board of inset marbles and stones

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 171467

Accession Number: 1935.842

America Savings bank

Metal America Savings Bank with coins inside.

Maker: (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 171468

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220.1

Chest of Drawers

Four bowfront drawers with beaded edges; turned and rop-twisted legs; gallery with two drawers, scrolled splashboard with stamped rosettes

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171469

Accession Number: 1973.333

America Savings bank box

Original box for the America Savings bank.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 171470

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220.2

Pillow

Embroidered white lace pillow with ribbon detail.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 171473

Accession Number: 2006.44.2229

Muffin Stand

Muffin stand with three circular disked shelves; slender curved legs, joined in ball finial at top

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171474

Accession Number: 1978.175

Paperweight

Faceted glass paperweight.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171475

Accession Number: 2006.44.2394

Doily

Large pierced rectangular doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 171476

Accession Number: 2006.44.2228

Chest of Drawers

Four drawers, overhanging upper drawer; pillar legs with paw feet, 2 gallery drawers, splashboard; ring pulls

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171478

Accession Number: 1934.2930

Snuff jar

Round metal hinged snuff jar with spoon. Geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171479

Accession Number: 2006.44.2395AB

Garrison Game

Blue "Garrison Game" box with thirty-three marbles inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171480

Accession Number: 2006.44.2218AB

Plant Stand

Curved, molded triangular plinth; squared S-scroll legs; circular molded top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171481

Accession Number: 1978.29

Swan bowl

Pair of glass bowls in the shape of swans.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171483

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397

Center table

Scrolled tripod base, turned finial, gardrooned rails, bouquet in wreath painted on top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171484

Accession Number: 1939.273

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171486

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.1

Washstand

Turned legs and supports with foliate carving; drawer in base; top has hinged lid and cut out for washbowl

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171488

Accession Number: 1954.213

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171490

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.2

Box of jacks

Green "Jack Stone" box containing fourteen jacks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2217AB

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