Historic New England

Umbrella Stand

Square umbrella stand with a flared lip, two handles, and round feet. Decorated with a monkey on a trellis on a yellow background.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59240

Accession Number: 1942.2800

Secretary with a pagoda pediment, fretwork, and carved swags. The lower portion has a pull-out drawer and two wooden cabinet doors and the upper portion has glass door with decorative fretwork and an oval mirror. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 59241

Accession Number: 1942.2803.1

Secretary

Secretary with a pagoda pediment, fretwork, and carved swags. The lower portion has a pull-out drawer and two wooden cabinet doors and the upper portion has glass door with decorative fretwork and an oval mirror. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 59242

Accession Number: 1942.2803.2

Figurine

Carved wooden figurine of a standing man in long robes with traces of red, blue, black, and white paint.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59243

Accession Number: 1942.2804

Jar

Gilt red and black jar with a basket weave, fish and flower motif, with a matching lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, incising, japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59244

Accession Number: 1942.2805

Incense Burner

Yellow, blue, green, and black glazed porcelain incense burner with a round base under two foo dogs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59245

Accession Number: 1942.2806

Lamp

Tall pewter lamp with a baluster-shaped body, three lion-shaped feet, and an urn finial. With a cream-colored shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59246

Accession Number: 1942.2808.1

Lamp

Tall pewter lamp with a baluster-shaped body, three lion-shaped feet, and an urn finial. With a cream-colored shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59247

Accession Number: 1942.2808.2

Butter Dish

Transfer-printed rectangular butter dish with canted corners, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59248

Accession Number: 1942.2810.1

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59249

Accession Number: 1942.2810.2

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59250

Accession Number: 1942.2810.3

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59251

Accession Number: 1942.2810.4

Cup and Saucer

Transfer-printed demiasse cup and saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59252

Accession Number: 1942.2810.5

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59253

Accession Number: 1942.2812.1

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59254

Accession Number: 1942.2812.2

Throw Pillow

Rectangular pillow with a pastoral scene of a man and bull, with fringe.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 59255

Accession Number: 1942.2813

Bowl

Green cut glass oval bowl with curved and faceted sides.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59256

Accession Number: 1942.2814

Teapot Stand

Polychrome hexagonal porcelain teapot stand with floral sprays.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59257

Accession Number: 1942.2815

Candy Dish

Rose-colored rectangular dish with fluted corners and an overall floral and armorial motif.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59258

Accession Number: 1942.2816

Dish

Square jade dish with footed corners.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59259

Accession Number: 1942.2817

Bric-a-brac

Red cut glass shallow dish with a scalloped edge and an etched gold fish motif.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glass (material)

GUSN: 59260

Accession Number: 1942.2818

Bowl

Mustard-colored round dish that tapers to a footed base.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59261

Accession Number: 1942.2819

Jardiniere Base

Stained wooden round base for a jardiniere with a curved edge and serrated lip.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59262

Accession Number: 1942.2820

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing right, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59263

Accession Number: 1942.2821.1

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing left, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59264

Accession Number: 1942.2821.2

Jardiniere Base

Carved wooden jardiniere base with a cloud motif and a teak finish.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59265

Accession Number: 1942.2823

Candle Lamp

Blue, green, and gold electric lamp with a long stem, pierced shade, and hexagonal foot with an overall floral pattern.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59266

Accession Number: 1942.2824

Grand Piano

Black grand piano with three straight tapering legs with spade feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: Steinway & Sons (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), iron (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59267

Accession Number: 1942.2825

Beast Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a crouching beast with horns and teeth; matching wood base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59268

Accession Number: 1942.2828

Oriental Carpet

Teal ground with large floral motifs and insects and floral and geometric borders.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 59269

Accession Number: 1942.2829

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59270

Accession Number: 1942.2830.1A-C

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59271

Accession Number: 1942.2830.2A-C

Trinket Box

White oval lidded box with gilt paint and a grapevine relief pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59272

Accession Number: 1942.2831

Lantern

Lantern with spherical shade. Carved circular wooden mounts decorated with oriental figures and animals.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59273

Accession Number: 1942.2833

Animal Figurine

Polychrome animal figurine with gilt paint, tusks, eyes, and front paws.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59274

Accession Number: 1942.2834

Trunk

Painted trunk with hinged lid, large brass escutcheon, and side handles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59275

Accession Number: 1942.2835

Chinese Wallpaper

Set of nineteen non-repeating scenic wallpaper panels. Nine panels of rice cultivation and ten panels of porcelain production; Porcelain panels depict workers cleaning and purifying raw clay, decorating unfired ware, firing it in kilns, packing the finished pieces for shipment, and carrying the pack...

Date: 1775-1785

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59276

Accession Number: 1942.4655

Table

Rectangular top with a marble inset, four straight rails with stretchers and legs.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 59277

Accession Number: 1942.4660

Vase

Apple green vase with a bulbous body, indented shoulder, and a wide mouth with naturalistic decoration.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59278

Accession Number: 1942.4661

Painting of the China Trade Room at Beauport

Interior view of the China Trade Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House as it appeared during Henry Davis Sleeper's lifetime. Watercolor on paper.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 59279

Accession Number: 1976.169

Garden Seat

Green, white, and gilt garden seat with a barrel shape, strapwork with nail heads, and a pierced top.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59280

Accession Number: 1982.319

Disc Music Box

Rectangular with serpentine sides; hinged lid enclosing mechanism.

Date: 1899-1905

Maker: Regina (Maker)

GUSN: 59281

Accession Number: 1982.1225

Pickle Bottle

Light green; four-sided, gothic panels.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60593

Accession Number: 1942.2544.2

Photograph of Abraham Lincoln

Framed reproduction photograph of Abraham Lincoln. Bust length frontal view.

Date: 1920

Maker: AFTER Brady, Mathew B., ca. 1823-1896 (Maker)

GUSN: 60594

Accession Number: 1942.2545

Fan

Hand fan with ivory inlaid stays and brown fabric decorated with net and sequins.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 60595

Accession Number: 1942.2546

Fan

Folding hand fan with inlaid supports and a painting of eighteenth century dancing figures.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Mainy, H. C. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), engravings (prints)

GUSN: 60596

Accession Number: 1942.2547

Quillwork Picture

Small oval female portrait in quillwork decorated shadow box. The diorama with cental handcolored female figure and a serpent, with quilled bird and squirrel below, two black paper swags in the background, inside a black painted wooden box with a frame faced wtih glass.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paperwork (crafts), paint (coating)

GUSN: 60597

Accession Number: 1942.2644

Quillwork Picture

Small oval female portrait in quillwork decorated shadow box. The diorama with central handcolored female angel figure with animals, flanked by quilled vase and flower motif, with a border of quilled flowers, "Joanna Cox" handwritten on reverse.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: paperwork (crafts)

GUSN: 60598

Accession Number: 1942.2648

Paperweight

Light green glass paperweight in the shape of a swan on a flat base.

Date: 1880-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60599

Accession Number: 1942.4721

Condiment Bottle

Clear glass condiment bottle with indented base, rounded body and long thin neck.

Date: 1885-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60600

Accession Number: 1942.5078

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