Historic New England

Rushlight

Circular tapering base with incised bands; twisted & hinged hldr

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57390

Accession Number: 1942.4250

Map

3 charts of constellations

Date: 1835

Maker: Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Burrit, E. H. (Engraver) Huntington, F. J. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 57391

Accession Number: 1942.4251MA

Map

Chart of constellations noting names and locations.

Date: 1835

Maker: Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Burrit, E. H. (Engraver) Huntington, F. J. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 57392

Accession Number: 1942.4251.1

Map

Chart of constellations using pictorial means to identify.

Date: 1835

Maker: Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Burrit, E. H. (Engraver) Huntington, F. J. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 57393

Accession Number: 1942.4251.2

Map

Chart of constellations using pictorial means to identify.

Date: 1835

Maker: Evans, W. G. (Engraver) Burrit, E. H. (Engraver) Huntington, F. J. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 57394

Accession Number: 1942.4251.3

Oil Lamp

Black; circular base, round hndl, cylindr. shft with bulbous font; shade

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57395

Accession Number: 1942.4252

Sconce

Elaborate circular reflector; double adjust. candlearm with stars; cylindrical shaft

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57396

Accession Number: 1942.4254.1

Sconce

Elaborate circular reflector; double adjust. candlearm with stars; cylindrical shaft

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57397

Accession Number: 1942.4254.2

Knocker

Black; eagle atop sylized acanthus, scrolled u-shaped arm.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 57398

Accession Number: 1942.4255

Pincushion

Round ball with metal band around circularumfer. ; diamond/arrow dec.

Date: 1800-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 57399

Accession Number: 1942.4256

Camphene Lamp

Rectangular backplate, 3 lobed cylindrical font, pendant reservoir, flared shd

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57400

Accession Number: 1942.4257

Camphene Lamp

Rectangular backplate, u-shpd cylind. font, pendant reserv. , flared shd

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57401

Accession Number: 1942.4258

Oil Lamp

Colorlss; circular foot, teardrop shape stem with sand, rope burner.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57402

Accession Number: 1942.4259.1

Oil Lamp

Colorlss; circular foot, teardrop shape stem with sand, rope burner.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57403

Accession Number: 1942.4259.2

Trinket Box

Oval with molded center; red ground with blue & beige floral cover.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57404

Accession Number: 1942.4261

Oil Lamp

Colorless; circular foot, globular font, tall wick stem w. snuffer.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57405

Accession Number: 1942.4262

Pocket Watch

Circular ; wh face with roman numerals, sep. 2nd hand; convex crystal.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 57406

Accession Number: 1942.4263.1

Fob

Black; braided hair; hand and baton charms.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 57407

Accession Number: 1942.4263.2

Animal Figurine

Black bird figurine with incised back & rib wings; pink breast, white neck and bottom, and wire legs

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57408

Accession Number: 1942.4265.1

Animal Figurine

Black bird figurine with incised back & rib wings; pink breast, white neck and bottom, and wire legs

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57409

Accession Number: 1942.4265.2

Figurine

Painted wooden figurine depicting a Native American man wearing a gray coat with red trim, moccasins, a feathered headdress with a quiver of arrows on its back.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57410

Accession Number: 1942.4266.1

Figurine

Painted wooden figurine depicting a Native American man wearing a gray coat with red trim, moccasins, a feathered headdress with a quiver of arrows on its back.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57411

Accession Number: 1942.4266.2

Trade Sign

Fish; large teeth, deep cut gill; scales and fins; traces green blue, and gold.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57412

Accession Number: 1942.4267

Animal Figurine

Bird; red head & neck; black back&wings; or-gold breast; wire legs.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57413

Accession Number: 1942.4268

Animal Figurine

Rainbow trout; orange, black, white speckles.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57414

Accession Number: 1942.4269

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57527

Accession Number: 1942.3336.1

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57528

Accession Number: 1942.3336.2

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57529

Accession Number: 1942.3337.1

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57530

Accession Number: 1942.3337.2

Wall Box

Green; rectangular, tapering at top; nailhole; 12 cmprtmnts; center handle.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57531

Accession Number: 1942.3340

Boot

Black; square toe & stack heel; red ext. shin panel, pull on straps

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 57532

Accession Number: 1942.3342.1

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat, collapsible bonnet; pnk & gr flor

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Davitt (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57533

Accession Number: 1942.3357

Inkstand

Inkstand with two colorless glass wells suspended between frame with nautical motif.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57534

Accession Number: 1942.4464

Phonograph

Phonograph with black rectangular base, cylindrical wheel and conical amplifier; gilt outlining.

Date: 1898-1900

Maker: Edison, Thomas A. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 57535

Accession Number: 1942.4616

Plant Stand

Circular curved skirt with lotus & mum motif, molded edge, square legs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57536

Accession Number: 1942.4913

Shelf

Rectangular platform, ornately sawn bracket & backboard; black trim.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57537

Accession Number: 1942.4914

Picture

Grey with pink heightening; rectangular ; river with sailboats moored/banks

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: Loste(?), W. J. S. (Artist)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57538

Accession Number: 1942.4915

Photographic Print

Rectangular ; sepia tone; road, twig fence & vine covered gate; unframd

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57539

Accession Number: 1942.4916

Photographic Print

Rectangular ; black & wh; pond in park with rowboats in distance; unframed

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57540

Accession Number: 1942.4917

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