Historic New England

Faux potted tree

Faux potted tree with glass and stone flowers on a black wood stand.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171608

Accession Number: 2006.44.2417AB

Sea chest

China trade brass-bound camphor sea chest with brass corners and straps along sides, handles on each side, and four turned feet.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: camphor (resin), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171609

Accession Number: 2006.44.2184

Pitcher

Green metal pitcher with lion handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171610

Accession Number: 2006.44.2418

Chest of drawers

Federal inlaid mahogany bow-front chest with four pull-out drawers with ivory escutcheons and French bracket feet.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171611

Accession Number: 2006.44.2188

Scoop

Silver scoop with interior scene on bowl. Coat of arms of the Netherlands on the handle with the motto "JE MAINTIENDRAI".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171612

Accession Number: 2006.44.2419

Snuffbox

Small oval metal snuffbox with dog on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171613

Accession Number: 2006.44.2420AB

Spoon

Small engraved silver spoon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171614

Accession Number: 2006.44.2421.1

Child's Windsor armchair

Windsor painted child's bow-back armchair.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171615

Accession Number: 2006.44.2189

Spoon

Small silver engraved spoon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171616

Accession Number: 2006.44.2421.2

Slant-front desk

Chippendale style mahogany slant-front desk with four drawers.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171617

Accession Number: 2006.44.2190

Tripod table

Chippendale style mahogany table with round top and tripod base with turned feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171618

Accession Number: 2006.44.2191

Windsor armchair

Painted comb-back knuckle-arm Windsor armchair with floral cushion.

Date: 1796-1825

Maker: Attributed to Tuttle, James C., 1772-1849 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171619

Accession Number: 2006.44.2192

Candlestand

Federal mahogany and maple dish-top candlestand with tripod base and turned feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 171620

Accession Number: 2006.44.2193

Chessmen set

Carved chess set with 32 red and white pieces.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171622

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215

King chess piece

Carved white ivory king chess piece of an Asian monarch in formal costume holding a sword.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171623

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.1

Queen chess piece

Carved white ivory queen chess piece of an Asisan woman in formal costume.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171624

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.2

Bishop chess piece

Carved white ivory bishop chess piece of an Asisan man wearing a robe and hat.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (color)

GUSN: 171625

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.3

Bishop chess piece

Carved white ivory bishop chess piece of an Asian man wearing a robe and hat.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171626

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.4

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess piece of a man riding a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171627

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.5

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess piece of a man riding a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171628

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.6

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess piece of an elephant with a small man standing on its head and a tower with a flag on its back.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171629

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.7

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess piece of an elephant with a small man standing on its head and a tower with a flag on its back.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171630

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.8

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess piece of a man with arm stretched outward.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171631

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.9

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess piece of a man with arm stretched outward.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171632

Accession Number: 2006.44.2215.10

China cabinet

Mahogany china cabinet with a front glass door, glass sides, turned foot legs, and a carved design of a urn on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 170996

Accession Number: 2006.44.1185

Wooden figure

Small round wooden figure in three parts. Face painted on top piece.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 170997

Accession Number: 2006.44.2377A-C

Side chair

Mahogany side chair in the Chippendale style with a pierced splat, straight legs, and an embroidered seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170998

Accession Number: 2006.44.1170

Dog figurine

Brass dog in prone position.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170999

Accession Number: 2006.44.2375

Wall lamp

Wall lamp with two arms and glass shades with etched design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171000

Accession Number: 2006.44.1201.1

Cup

Carved wooden cup on pedastal base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171001

Accession Number: 2006.44.2374

Vase

Mexican pottery vase with a cover and looped handles around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 171002

Accession Number: 2006.44.1215AB

Vase

White, ceramic vase with painted purple flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171004

Accession Number: 2006.44.2372

Kali - or headrest - from Tonga or Fiji. Made of wood, the headrest is composed of a circular bar of wood with four short legs.The legs are attached to the headrest bar with internal coils of braided fiber. Headrests were important personal possessions because the head is where mana - sacred and anc...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171005

Accession Number: 2006.44.1214

Partners' desk

Victorian style carved mahogany partners' desk. Carved scroll brackets on corners and carved elements on doors. Red padded surface and keyholes on drawers and doors.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171006

Accession Number: 2006.44.2352

Headrest

Kali - or headrest - from Fiji. Carved from a solid piece of wood and comprised of a flattened head bar with two thick legs ending in oval-shaped, flat feet. The head bar curves slightly up at either end. Kali are imporant personal possessions as the head is where mana - sacred and ancestral power ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171009

Accession Number: 2006.44.1213

Side chair

Shaker, ladderback side chair with cane seat and finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171011

Accession Number: 2006.44.2354

Vase

Mexican pottery vase with a cover and stag decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 171012

Accession Number: 2006.44.1212AB

Covered bowl

Round, ceramic bowl with cover. White with painted purple florals and gold "AW." Some wear of paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171015

Accession Number: 2006.44.2367AB

Mantel clock

Chinese style glazed ceramic mantel clock with animals on the top and sides and a glass door protecting the clock face.

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

Material: ceramic (material), glass (material), bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1190

Comb

Ivory comb.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171017

Accession Number: 2006.44.2366

Hand mirror

Round hand mirror with circular handle. Ivory colored with blue painted intials "NBP."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171018

Accession Number: 2006.44.2365

Emery cushion

Round, white pin cushion with ruffled cover and crocheted doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: emery, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171019

Accession Number: 2006.44.2370

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171021

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.1AB

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass perfume bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171025

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.2AB

Framed photographic print

Photograph of Stephen Phillips VI (1907-1971) as a baby. Black oval frame.

Date: 1907-1908

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171026

Accession Number: 2006.44.2368

Box

Round metal box with cover and relief decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171027

Accession Number: 2006.44.1400AB

Figurine

Carved ivory elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171028

Accession Number: 2006.44.1399

Candlestick

Ceramic candlestick with wide bowl shaped base and round handle. Blue painted trim and black "JD."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171029

Accession Number: 2006.44.2364

Figurine

Black figurine of an elephant with white ivory tusks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171030

Accession Number: 2006.44.1398

Statue

Carved jade statue of deer and man.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171031

Accession Number: 2006.44.1397

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