Historic New England

Hatpin

Brass. fittings each side of basketweave. carved bone ball; long pin

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66389

Accession Number: 1966.2122

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; flat frame; gesso florals; scallop borders, basketwv. ground

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66390

Accession Number: 1966.2123

Carpet Section

Stylized flowers; peach iris alternating with pink tulips; dark blue ground.

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Maker) Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co. (Maker)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66391

Accession Number: 1931.798

Watch Stand

Drop shp; hinged; sharply domed lid; crimson with bl. satin lining

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66392

Accession Number: 1966.2218

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66393

Accession Number: 1966.2220.1

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66394

Accession Number: 1966.2220.2

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular; two rounded lvs; straight skirt; one drawer; bead and ball legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66395

Accession Number: 1968.86

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an oil painting, depicitng a woman facing right, wearing an ermine stole

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66396

Accession Number: 1970.31

Drop-front Desk

Slanted top; three graduated drawers; sliding supports; interior there is a small drawer and door.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66397

Accession Number: 1976.197

Side Chair

Straight stiles; reeding; 4 short spools, 2 spindles; cane seat

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 66398

Accession Number: 1980.128

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66399

Accession Number: 1982.84.1

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66400

Accession Number: 1982.84.2

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66401

Accession Number: 1982.88.1

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66402

Accession Number: 1982.88.2

Coverlet

Plain weave; off-white; seamed center; blue, red, tan, black central floral vines

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66403

Accession Number: 1982.90

Photograph

Black and white photograph: left, seated reading book; right:, standing with coat, column

Date: 1900-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66404

Accession Number: 1982.110

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; oval medallion with red flowers with green, pink, and blue stars.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 66405

Accession Number: 1982.111

Figurine

Wht; standing man with moustache & beard; classical; rt. arm foldedup

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 66406

Accession Number: 1982.113

Pitcher

Toby-style; mottled brown; seated man with glass & pipe, tricorn hat

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 66407

Accession Number: 1982.130

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; gilt & gesso; beaded molding; leaf&acorn border; 2sectn. mirr

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66408

Accession Number: 1982.132

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; deep cove molding; ogee molded outer edge; gilded

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66409

Accession Number: 1982.138

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; colored tape; bricks and mortar in green and brown with blue and red.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 66410

Accession Number: 1982.131

Bed Canopy

White knotted net; concentric diamond border; ball fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 66411

Accession Number: 1986.899

New Year's Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Poem and flowers at center. Cardboard backing.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66412

Accession Number: 1986.1642

Christmas Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Image of a brown and green ship. Cardboard backing

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66413

Accession Number: 1986.1643

Pedestal

Round top; 3taperd. cols; knob in base ctr; newpaper fragments top

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66419

Accession Number: 1925.103

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67340

Accession Number: 1969.1232.2AB

Clock

Ceramic garniture clock painted dark blue, pink, and green with a fluted base with mermen and a goddess standing with a cherub on the top.

Date: 1870

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer) Ball, Black & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, enameling, glass (material), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67341

Accession Number: 1969.1233.1

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67342

Accession Number: 1969.1233.2

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 67343

Accession Number: 1969.1233.3

Book Rack

Hinged, shaped, pierced ends; adjustable slide

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67344

Accession Number: 1969.1234

Vase

Red, white; bulbous form; peony motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67345

Accession Number: 1969.1249

Caddy

Brn; sq with hinged lid; shepherd on lid

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mentone (Maker)

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67346

Accession Number: 1969.1591

Coffeepot

Polychrome; bulbous body, rose mandarin pattern

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67347

Accession Number: 1969.1181

Teacup and Saucer

Polychrome; stand; cylindrical bowl, standing figure with in, rose mand

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67348

Accession Number: 1969.1182

Dining Table

Rectangular; 2 legs swing, support drop leaves; square tapered legs

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67349

Accession Number: 1969.1255

China Cabinet

Rectangular case; glass doors; short tapered legs with casters

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 67350

Accession Number: 1969.1257.1

Figurine

White; priest with tall cap; chang kuo-lao

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67351

Accession Number: 1969.1258

Figurine

White ceramic figure of a man with staff.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67352

Accession Number: 1969.1259

Figurine

White; striding male priest, tall headdress; han hsiang-tzu

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67353

Accession Number: 1969.1260

Figurine

White; priest, 2-coil hairdo, holds fan aloft; chung-li ch'uan

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67354

Accession Number: 1969.1261

Figurine

White; male priest with topknot; lu tung-pin

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67355

Accession Number: 1969.1262

Figurine

White; priest with crescent headdress; ts'ao kuo-chiu

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67356

Accession Number: 1969.1263

Figurine

White; priest with side buns, holds bell; lan ts'ai-ho

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67357

Accession Number: 1969.1264

Figurine

White ceramic figure of a goddess.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67358

Accession Number: 1969.1265

China Cabinet

Rectangular case; glass doors; short tapered legs with casters

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 67359

Accession Number: 1969.1257.2

Charger

Blue & white; deep well; peony fence & tree

Date: 1725-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67360

Accession Number: 1969.1266

Charger

Blue & white; deep well; pineapple reserves with peonies

Date: 1725-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67361

Accession Number: 1969.1267

Serving Bowl

Blue & white; circular; domed lid; floral motif

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67362

Accession Number: 1969.1268.1

Serving Bowl

Blue & white; circular; domed lid; floral motif

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67363

Accession Number: 1969.1268.2

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