Historic New England

Artist's Paint Box

Plain, rectangular mahogany box with brass escutcheon and ring hanger which opens on hinged lid to compartmented watercolor paintbox. Blocks of various dry watercolors and two cavities for water bowls (one missing). Paper label reads: "Superior London Made Water Colors Warranted Soft & Brilliant."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24953

Accession Number: 1985.181AB

Ginger jar

White clay body w/ modified celadon glaze. Slightly swelled cylindrical jar form, rounding shoulders and terminating at short cylindrical neck w/ simple round mouth. Flat recessed bottom. Underglaze blue "willow" pattern, broadly painted w/ boats on water and horse and tree scenic motif. Neck area w...

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 24954

Accession Number: 1985.182AB

Photographic print

Portrait of Henry Colman; head and shoulders view of young man wearing a dress coat. Molded mahogany frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24955

Accession Number: 1985.183

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24956

Accession Number: 1985.184.1

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24957

Accession Number: 1985.184.2

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24958

Accession Number: 1985.184.3

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24959

Accession Number: 1985.184.4

Decanter

Thin-walled, colorless blown glass body. Round body slightly tapered to rounded shoulders and thin cylindrical neck w/ flat circular mouth w/ lip. Flat bottom w/ polished pontil (traces of which remain). Gilt decoration on body w/ chain and ribbon banding w/ floral swag. Free blown flat oval stopper...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24960

Accession Number: 1985.185AB

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a cameo pin. Plain brown dress with white collar; head and shoulders view. Indecipherable pencil inscription on back. Richly molded gesso and gilt frame.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24961

Accession Number: 1985.186

Bookend

Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass formin...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), jade (rock)

GUSN: 24962

Accession Number: 1985.187

Fire fender

C-shaped fender w/ thin vertical rods and four supporting horizontal rods. Scalloped motif at top w/ curved brass molding above.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24963

Accession Number: 1985.188

Portrait of a Woman

Rectangular frame covered in brown silk. Oval cutout with brass molding. Head and shoulders miniature of unidentified woman wearing hat with blue flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24964

Accession Number: 1985.189

Fireplace tile

White tin glaze on buff colored clay body. Square. Cobalt-blue hand-painted decoration featuring biblical scenes, primarily from the life of Christ. 22 complete and three partial tiles in situ. Scenes include: 1) Jonah and the whale; 2) Christ preaching in the temple; 3) Christ carrying the cross; 4...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24965

Accession Number: 1985.190

Candlestand

Rectangular top w/ canted corners supported by vase and ring turned baluster w/ tripod base. The legs are modified cyma curves w/ scrolled-under feet. Table appears to be put together from parts of two different tables, married at a later date. Probably originally a tip-top stand.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 24966

Accession Number: 1985.402

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ shaped edge featuring double cymas or invected corners. Wide flat rim. Deep oval well. Flat bottom. Unmarked.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24967

Accession Number: 1928.673

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ molded shaped edge w/ double cyma or bracket curves at each corner. Wide, very slightly dished rim. Deep oval well. Stilt marks on bottom. Unmarked.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24968

Accession Number: 1928.674

Cup

White clay body w/ bluish-white glaze. Deep circular bowl form tapering to a high circular foot ring. Simple C-shaped handle (missing). Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration in "willow" pattern, featuring a simple grass sprig in well w/ broadly executed Canton border. Exterior decorated w/ bridg...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 24969

Accession Number: 1985.178

Boat-shaped Dish

Small, wooden boat-shaped dish with brown lacquer bottom, red lacquer interior and exterior covered with woven straw. Canted sides with crescent-shaped cut out handles.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), straw (plant material), weaving, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24970

Accession Number: 1912.130

Feather basket

Tall, cylindrical basket with body that bows out slightly. Flat, round lid slotted to slide up and down carved wood bail handle. Checkered weave body, radial weave lid.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 24971

Accession Number: 1917.1258AB

Hat

Wide brim straw hat w/ pink, red and white flowers and brown gauze netting wrapped around top of hat; elastic strap to rest under chin (in box labeled "Peck & Peck Fifth Avenue New York").

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23821

Accession Number: 1998.4778

Hat

Wide brim straw hat w/ black netted around rim and black netted ribbon around top w/ bow and bunched rose decoration; elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23822

Accession Number: 1998.4779

Hat

Straw hat w/ green satin ruching; round w/ various crossed woven patterns around body; black elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23823

Accession Number: 1998.4780

Hat

Brown straw hat w/ brown and purple tinted satin ribbon tied in bow around top; brown gauze netting around rim; brown elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, satin, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23824

Accession Number: 1998.4781

Hat

Red wool hat w/ red velvet around rim; red satin bow on back and red netting on front rim; rounded flap hangs in back to cover back of head; elastic strap to rest under chin.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Merrimac Hat Corp. (Maker)

Material: net (textile), satin, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 23825

Accession Number: 1998.4782

Bonnet

Broad brimmed straw bonnet w/ long black ribbons to tie under chin; cotton lining stitched across brim.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23826

Accession Number: 1998.4783

Flowers, wreaths and feathers

Box of approx. 30 items: miscellaneous feathers and flowers; also contains artificial wreaths, hair pieces, and ribbons; decorations are multi-colored; number written on box.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), hair, cloth, synthetic

GUSN: 23827

Accession Number: 1998.4784

Bed

Miniature spool turned rope bed; rectangular frame w/ ropes strung across center and w/ 4 spool turned legs and 4 spool turned bed posts; one end w/ horizontal and vertical turned spools as bed board; other end w/ roof-shaped turned spool as part of bedboard.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23828

Accession Number: 1998.4785

Bonnet

Small black velvet bonnet on wire frame w/ black lace jet beading and tufts of green fringe on back; black velvet bow also on back; 2 black ribbons on sides to tie under chin.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), lace (needlework), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23829

Accession Number: 1998.4786

Bonnet

Black silk bonnet; small, circular shape w/ ruffled brim and large ruffled bow on top; 2 ribbons at back to tie around chin; interior w/ satiny lining.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23830

Accession Number: 1998.4787

Bonnet

Black silk bonnet; semi-circular shape w/ ruffled brim and 2 ribbons on sides to tie under chin.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 23831

Accession Number: 1998.4788

Hat

Feather hat w/ all-over pheasant feathers and red velvet and metallic gold painted rim; brown satin(?) interior; white plastic mesh frame forms sphere-like shape of hat.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 23832

Accession Number: 1998.4789

Hat

Blue felt hat w/ dyed blue feather decoration around body; circular shape w/ blue felt around body and satin interior; blue velvet band around interior rim.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 23833

Accession Number: 1998.4790

Hat

Black hat w/ black spangles decoration; circular shape w/ layers of black sequins and black netting around body; sequined decoration on top w/ large sequins on front; black silk lining inside.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 23834

Accession Number: 1998.4791

Hat

Purple straw hat w/ multi-colored floral garland around body; black netting around brim.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 23835

Accession Number: 1998.4792

Shoe buckle

Pair of oval, silver-colored metal shoe buckles. Each buckle is set with clear paste stones along the edges of the openwork foliate designs. See [Inscriptions] for mark on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), silver (metal), plate (material), glass (material)

GUSN: 23836

Accession Number: 1998.4793AB

Belt buckle

A pair of steel and brass roundels that form a buckle when latched together. Cast brass decoration of central shield flanked by winged griffins (possibly a pair of griffins pulling a chariot rendered in two dimensions) superimposed on a round steel blank. Roundels attach with a tongue and slot at ce...

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23837

Accession Number: 1998.4794AB

Belt buckle

Bronzed metal filigree belt buckle composed of two identical halves joined at center front with a hook and eye closure meant to connect to a fabric or leather belt (no longer extant). Each half of the buckle is composed of a repeated openwork, scrolled foliate decoration with millegrain detailing.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), casting (process)

GUSN: 23838

Accession Number: 1998.4795AB

Belt buckle

Two brass stamped belt buckles which link together with ring and hook clasp to form full design of paired Rococo-style dolphins and scrolling waves.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing

GUSN: 23839

Accession Number: 1998.4796AB

Belt buckle

Two-piece belt buckle, each rectangular half made from carved jet or possibly vulcanite in an openwork repeating scroll and foliate motif. Metal tongue and slot clasp at center front forms closure. Carved slots at proper right and left for attaching strap/belt, no longer extant.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), vulcanite

GUSN: 23840

Accession Number: 1998.4797AB

Shoe buckle

Pair of rectangular cut steel shoe buckles with yellow-toned metal (probably brass) backing and marcasite design set around each rim.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marcasite, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23841

Accession Number: 1998.4798AB

Buckle

This pair of discs interlock to form a buckle (leather or fabric belt no longer extant) at the cetnter front. Each half of the buckle is a cast bronzed metal disc. The surface of each disc is decorated with cast designs of swirling knots surrounding a gallery of pierced teardrops, each surrounded by...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronzing, casting (process)

GUSN: 23842

Accession Number: 1998.4799AB

Belt buckle

Enameled metal belt buckle formed from two interlocking, similarly formed sections (one half is broken into two pieces). Each half of the buckle is formed from a series of five openwork stamped oval shapes arranged in foliate fashion. One half set with large hook at center front, connecting to ring ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, stamping (forming), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 23843

Accession Number: 1998.4800A-C

Buckle

Buckle formed from two matching halves joined at center front, meant to attach to a fabric or leather strap (no longer extant) with a pressure hinge. Each half is a square silver-colored metal plaque with a design cast in bas relief depicting a child riding an animal, possibly a large cat or dog, wi...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bas-relief (sculpture technique)

GUSN: 23844

Accession Number: 1998.4801AB

Fur or dress clip

Each of these fur or dress clips is composed of white metal, plated in rhodium, cast to resemble a leafy branch tied with a bow knot at the stem. The leaves and bow are set with multicolored paste gems. Attachment with a spring clasp at back.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23845

Accession Number: 1998.4802AB

Button or fastener

Each half of this linked pair of fasteners is composesd of a roughly hammered metal disc enameled in dark blue. Atop the disc sits another, cast in white metal in a lacy, openwork whorl with a ropework edge that exposes the enamel beneath. The arms of the whorl are set with white paste gems. The pai...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, paste (glass), white metal

GUSN: 23846

Accession Number: 1998.4803AB

Fur or dress clip

Each of these fur or dress clips is composed of white metal cast to resemble a pair of stacked leaves. The clip was plated prior to gem setting. The top leaf of each clip is set with multicolored paste gems. Attachment with a spring clasp at back.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23847

Accession Number: 1998.4804AB

Buckle

Each half of this buckle is constructed from silver-plated metal stamped in foliate scrolls around a triangular shape, set with a purple-colored stone in the center. The two halves of the buckle attach with an interlocking prong and cross bar. The bar is formed to resemble a human figure with legs...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating), paste (glass)

GUSN: 23848

Accession Number: 1998.4805AB

Buckle

Each half of this buckle or clasp is formed from white metal in an oval with concentric filigree designs. At the center of each (superimposed over the closure mechanism) are paired scrolled trefoil shapes. Each half of buckle set with clear pastesr (Buckle B missing gem). Strap/belt no longer extant...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), white metal

GUSN: 23849

Accession Number: 1998.4806AB

Belt buckle

Belt buckle comprised of two pieces of stamped silver-plated metal. Each half is formed from a repeating asymmetrical rococo scroll and foliate design. At the center of the outer rim lies a three-leaf clover decorated with a single purple prong-set paste stone. One clover extant. The buckle closes w...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23850

Accession Number: 1998.4807AB

Buckle

A buckle formed from two metal halves connecting at center front with hook and eye (leather or fabric belt no longer extant). Each half of the buckle formed from silver-toned metal in an openwork knot pattern decorated with polychrome enamel. Outer edges of each half embellished with faceted marcasi...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, marcasite

GUSN: 23851

Accession Number: 1998.4808AB

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