Historic New England

Paper Lantern

Brown wood hexagonal frame with a pagoda top decorated with Chinese characters and a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57491

Accession Number: 1942.4344

A View in the Neighborhood of Sevenoaks Selected by Mr. T. R. Jolliffe and Professor Cornillot for the Scene of their First Aerial Ascent

Framed etching of a crowd of people gathered around a hydrogen-filled balloon with rolling hills and fields in the distance. Professor Cornillot and Mr. Jolliffee stand in the foreground. Wood frame painted black with gilt edges. See files for biographical details on the pilots and additional inform...

Date: 1825

Maker: Attributed to Gauci, Paul (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57492

Accession Number: 1942.4345

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of flowering landscape pieces

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Weber, Carl (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57493

Accession Number: 1942.4349

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of figures in rustic garb.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Fox, A. (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57494

Accession Number: 1942.4350

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Figurine

Witch riding a broomstick

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57315

Accession Number: 1942.3808

Bust

Female, 3/4 view; long hair; plumed helmet

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57316

Accession Number: 1942.3809

Pitcher

Orange; bird-shape; flat, arched tail; hole in beak; stipple

Date: 1900-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 57317

Accession Number: 1942.3810

Match Holder

White; cylindrical with rounded, reeded bottom; bead, fleur-de-lys

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57318

Accession Number: 1942.3811

Lantern

Rectangular support for rectangular box; steeple finial

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57319

Accession Number: 1942.3812

Knife Tray

Rectangular; deep canted sides; center divide with rounded handle

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57320

Accession Number: 1942.3814

Trinket Box

Oval; straight sides; 2 c-shape handles; domed lid; tab handle

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 57321

Accession Number: 1942.3815

Electric Lamp

Circular base; rectangular shaft; scroll arms; flared shades

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57322

Accession Number: 1942.3816

Picture Frame

White; oval frame; foliated sides surmounted by eagle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 57323

Accession Number: 1942.3817

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with geometric pattern of beige octagons. Multi-colored border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 57324

Accession Number: 1942.3819

Valance

Valance with floral print on pale green ground; railroaded

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57325

Accession Number: 1982.1239A-C

Throw Pillow

Floral stripe on pale green ground; piped edges

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 57326

Accession Number: 1982.1240.1-2 S

Bracket

Square shelf; tapering molded support; mounted on wall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57327

Accession Number: 1942.4883.1

Bracket

Square shelf; tapering molded support; mounted on wall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57328

Accession Number: 1942.4883.2

Letter Holder

Green; oval; pierced gallery; decoupage, gov's palace, wmsburg va

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57329

Accession Number: 1982.1257

Board

Wide board; flush; unfinished

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57330

Accession Number: 1942.5063

Silhouette

Male bust, positive cut; top hat; cravat; flower & scroll border

Date: 1838

Maker: Edouart, Auguste (Maker)

Material: graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 57331

Accession Number: 1942.1623

Miniature Picture

Girl in polka-dot dress, 3/4 length profile, white neck ruffle

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Plummer, Edwin, 1802-1880

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

GUSN: 57332

Accession Number: 1942.2645

Niddy-noddy

Incised geometric designs along horizontal member

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57333

Accession Number: 1942.3350

Canteen

Circular form; nail construction; cork stopper

Date: 1849-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57334

Accession Number: 1942.3477

Bottle

Dark green; rectangular; rounded shoulder; narrow mouth

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: Lorillard, P. & G. (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57335

Accession Number: 1942.3492

Bandbox

Circular; lap & nail construction; sailing ship on lid; U.S. flag; from the U.S. Frigate Hudson

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57336

Accession Number: 1942.3940

Plaque

Female; 3/4 high relief; low cut red dress; hand clasps breast

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57337

Accession Number: 1942.3989

Burning-fluid Lamp

Stepped domed; circular base; cylindrical shaft; oval shade

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57338

Accession Number: 1942.4100

Inkstand

Cylindrical inkstand with small inkwell; two quillholders; pierced

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57339

Accession Number: 1942.4102

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