Historic New England

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249652

Accession Number: 1984.1143.2

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249653

Accession Number: 1984.1143.3

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249654

Accession Number: 1984.1143.4

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249655

Accession Number: 1984.1143.5

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249656

Accession Number: 1984.1143.6

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249657

Accession Number: 1984.1143.7

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249658

Accession Number: 1984.1143.8

Footstool

Footstool with oval pine top; turned splay legs; rounded, oblong feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249673

Accession Number: 1949.501

Paisley Shawl

Shawl; narrow paisley border on two sides; wide floral border on two sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials by form, textiles, paisley

GUSN: 249674

Accession Number: 1949.505

Woven Bowl-shaped Basket

Native American bowl-shaped basket; woven; zig-zag pattern with rounded X's and swastikas woven in between peaks.

Maker: unknown

Material: baskets (containers), grass (plant material), hand weaving, weaving

GUSN: 249675

Accession Number: 1949.506

Needlework pincushion

Square pillow-shaped pincushion; needlework flower with nine petals and eight viney leaves and four flower buds; tassels at each corner of four corners of the pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials, textile materials by form, needlework (visual works), crewelwork (technique)

GUSN: 249676

Accession Number: 1949.507

Woven Pincushion

Pillow-shaped square; overshot weave; tassels at each of the four corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials by weaving technique, textile weaving processes and techniques, textile weaving techniques: patterning, weaving

GUSN: 249677

Accession Number: 1949.508

Paint-decorated Chest of Drawers

Six drawers (three over two over one); brass bail pulls on middle top and two center drawers; turned wooden pulls on top outside drawers and bottom drawers; floral paint decoration with initials and date within the design; thick top with a slight overhang; straight feet with a slightly curved shape ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), painting (image-making), painting components, brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249678

Accession Number: 1949.511

Wall Mirror with Reverse Painting on Glass Panel

Empire-style looking glass; vertical rectangle; reverse glass painting in panel at top depicts four flags.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), mercury, silver alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249680

Accession Number: 1949.512

Perfume Bottle

Opaque blue glass bottle; bulbous at base; narrow at top; flared at the opening; tear-drop shaped stopper; bulbous part of bottle and stopped decorated with narrow bands, five bands on the bottle and four on the stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 249682

Accession Number: 1949.524

Queen Victoria Figurine

Stafforshire-type; earthenware; figurine; woman in royal attire; depicts Queen Victoria.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249684

Accession Number: 1949.526

Vase, Garniture

Pair of porcelain mantel garniture vases; flower-shaped vase; scalloped edge; decorated with foliage, flowers and a clock face; clock hands are placed at 12 minutes before 12.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain, paint (coating), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249705

Accession Number: 1949.541.1-2

Commendation Certificate

Certificate from the City of Boston to Miss Ann Bradlee for war service; signed by Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249710

Accession Number: 1949.545

Bonnet Stand

Milliner's bonnet stand; papier mache(?), painted to look like a woman's face. Form is molded/cast wood pulp with gesso and tempra paint. face is varnished. The head and neck are leather

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249712

Accession Number: 1949.547

Bargello Needlepoint Pincushion

Needlepoint pincushion; "eye of the peacock" Bargello pattern; square; pillow-shaped.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), Bargello work, needlepoint (needleworking), wool (hair)

GUSN: 249713

Accession Number: 1949.549

Chest of Drawers

Bowed front; four-drawer chest; brass medallion bail pulls; oval brass key escutcheons; turned legs; scroll apron.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249714

Accession Number: 1949.551

Night Stand with Shelf and Single Drawer

Sheraton-style night stand; square top with shallow apron; turned supports; shelf and single drawer; turned legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249715

Accession Number: 1949.552

Looking Glass with Reverse Painting on Glass Panel

Empire-style wall mirror; gilt; ball decoration at top; reverse painting on glass depicts grapes and foliage in a two-handled vase.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, glass (material), mercury, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249716

Accession Number: 1949.553

Candlestand

Tall slender candlestand; tripod legs; stop-reeded column

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), reeding

GUSN: 249717

Accession Number: 1949.555

Fireboard

Fireboad; paint-decorated frame around wallpaper; wallpaper pattern depicts flowers (roses, lilies, and other small flowers) in open-weave basket on table top with floral design around edge of table top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 249718

Accession Number: 1949.557

Needlework Picture

A needlework picture that depicts a schooner with three masts and an American flag.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 249719

Accession Number: 1949.558

Swift

Ivory swift mounted on inlaid mahogany box with one drawer; box rests on platform with scroll-like decorations at each corner and small round feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material), inlay (process), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 251652

Accession Number: 1949.921

Framed Engraving

Engraving depicts village scene with large tree in the foreground with two figures at the base; church building on left in the background; street scene on right with people and horse-drawn carriages.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251653

Accession Number: 1949.923

Fire Company Medallion

Fire company emblem; embossed copper; image of phoenix and also the word; oval situated over a rectangle.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing

GUSN: 251654

Accession Number: 1949.925

Bow-front Bureau

Bow-front; four drawers; turned legs, reeded along the sides of the front, turned at the top; two large metal knobs on each drawer.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), metal

GUSN: 251655

Accession Number: 1949.932

Dessert Plates

Set of 10 decorated dessert plates; "Roses in Basket"; French Rouen, by R. Ponggs.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 251656

Accession Number: 1949.933.1-10

Umbrella

Ivory handle; metal stays.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal, pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 251657

Accession Number: 1949.934

Mirror Knob

Metal mirror knob; porcelain center.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, porcelain

GUSN: 251658

Accession Number: 1949.935

Dice Cups

Carved white and black ivory dice cups; depict figures and buildings; bands at top, lower middle, and bottom; middle band decorateds with scallops on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 251659

Accession Number: 1949.936.1-2

Ivory Checkers Game Pieces

Carved ivory checkers pieces; wheel-shaped with spokes in the center; pierced.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 251660

Accession Number: 1949.937

Miniature Ivory Table and Chair

Miniature table and side chair; carved ivory; table rectangular with curved legs and Queen Anne-like feet; apron pierced with round holes; top decoratively carved; chair similar with straight back legs; decoratively carved back and seat; scrolled crest.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 251661

Accession Number: 1949.938

Miniature Dressing Box

Miniature dressing box; red Morocco leather; metal ring on top; ball feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, tooling

GUSN: 251662

Accession Number: 1949.939

Domino Game

Domino set; simple, undecorated mahogany box; sliding lid.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251663

Accession Number: 1949.940

Looking Glass

Gilt pier glass with molded cornice; Center frieze decorated with lattice design and leafy rosettes surrounded by concentric circles; Glass flanked by pilasters with ionic style capitals.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251668

Accession Number: 1966.298

Spellicans Game

Game pieces inside a wooden box with a sliding lid; game pieces made of bone; paper lable on lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), bone (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 251669

Accession Number: 1949.941

Miniature Pincushion

Cloth pincushion; painted flower design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 251670

Accession Number: 1949.942

Miniature Globe

Ovoid-shaped globe; continents, longitude and latitude markings.

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process)

GUSN: 251671

Accession Number: 1949.943

Decorative Wooden Busk

Wood with ivory and tortoise shell mounts.

Date: 1776

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251672

Accession Number: 1949.944

Native American Basket

Vasiform basket; image of bird woven into the side; zigzag design at the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), weaving

GUSN: 251673

Accession Number: 1949.945

Miniature Native American Basket

Tightly woven basket with stripe design.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), weaving

GUSN: 251674

Accession Number: 1949.946

"Halma" Game

Square box; printed lid with inscription and picture of knights on horseback.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251675

Accession Number: 1949.947

Wooden Stirrer

Carved wooden tool.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251676

Accession Number: 1949.948

Purse

Bag-shaped; strap; geometric design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 251677

Accession Number: 1949.950

Decorative Fan

Hand-held paper fan; design with peacock, flowers and butterflies; lacquered and gilt decorated; tourist trade.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), Japanese lacquer styles

GUSN: 251678

Accession Number: 1949.951

Pen Wiper

This doll contains harmful and stereotypical imagery. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 251679

Accession Number: 1949.952

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