Historic New England

Bowl

Small metal bowl in the form of a swan with a wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171576

Accession Number: 2006.44.2406AB

Bowl

Small metal swan bowl with green tail on a black circular stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171577

Accession Number: 2006.44.2407AB

Vase

White ceramic Ming style vase on a wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171579

Accession Number: 2006.44.2408AB

Crucifix

Metal engraved cross with the Virgin on one face and the Christ on the other face.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171580

Accession Number: 2006.44.2410

Miniature painting of Napolean Bonaparte

Miniature portrait on porcelain of Napoleon Bonaparte. Paste and enamel frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171581

Accession Number: 2006.44.2409

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: 171582

Accession Number: 2006.44.2411AB

Figurine

Carved wooden painted figurine of an Asian man.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171583

Accession Number: 2006.44.2412

Figurine

Ceramic woman wearing a purple robe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171584

Accession Number: 2006.44.2413

Bookmark

Silver bookmark with inscriptions.

Maker: McAuliffe & Hadley (Retailer)

Material: sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 171585

Accession Number: 2006.44.2414

Bookmark

Silver bookmark with inscriptions.

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 171586

Accession Number: 2006.44.2415

Box

Round hinged box with pastes and red stone on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171589

Accession Number: 2006.44.2416

Worktable

Tapered legs, 2 drawers with unpainted fronts, wooden knobs

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 171594

Accession Number: 1976.290

Cradle

Arched hood and footboard; shaped rockers; leather covered wtih brass nail patterns; blue wallpaper inside

Date: 1731

Maker: Grant, Samuel (Maker)

Material: eastern white pine (wood), upholstery, leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 171596

Accession Number: 1977.185

Table, Tea

Serpentine top with molded edge; turned pillar; cabriole legs with creased snake feet.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), cherry (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 171598

Accession Number: 1982.159

Table, Tea

Cabriole legs, creased snake feet; scalloped knee brackets; turned pillar; rectangular top.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 171599

Accession Number: 1982.31

Tilt-top candlestand. Mahogany with birch cleats and block. Square top with serpentine edges. Plain vase and ring-turned pillar rests on tripod base terminating in three cabriole legs with scalloped lower edges terminating in plain snake feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 171602

Accession Number: 1954.51.1

Envelope with newspaper clippings

Envelope with four newspaper clippings regarding the Chace family grocery.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 171603

Accession Number: 1954.148

Washstand

2 tiers, lower shelf with drawer, upper stand with 2 small drawers and scrolled splashboard, rope-twisted legs

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood), inlays (decorations)

GUSN: 171604

Accession Number: 1950.174

Table

Semicircular top with brass gallery; dentils, tambour front, marquetry flowers on legs and top

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 171606

Accession Number: 1937.508

Candlestand

Oak candlestand with round top, tripod base and turned feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 171607

Accession Number: 2006.44.2183

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

Card table

Mahogany, Victorian card table. Folding surface with small serpentine edge. Spiral shaped legs and stretcher.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171129

Accession Number: 2006.44.2353

Rattle

Bud shaped rattle with baby's head, green stem and calyx, orange hood, painted features. Attached ring.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 171131

Accession Number: 2009.3.2

Mittens

Pair of white child's mittens with ribbed wrists and flared cuffs in 1 x 1 cable stitch pattern. Gauge 19-20 rows and 15-16 sts/1" in stockinette.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171132

Accession Number: 2009.3.3AB

Dress

Two-piece pale blue silk and white machine lace dress with Venetian lace accents at neck and collar. High lace collar, flowing collar points, pointed basque, puffed sleeves, elbow cuffs. Gored skirt with solid silk underskirt and lace inset overskirt. Heart-patterned machined flat lace.

Date: 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: machine lace, Venetian lace, silk (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 171133

Accession Number: 2009.3.4AB

Dress

Black net dress with black silk taffeta lining, high collar, long fitted net sleeves, flounced and pleated hem. Black bead and sequin trim on bodice and skirt. Gored princess-style skirt, hook-eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, net (textile), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 171134

Accession Number: 2009.3.5

Cape

Black wool cape trimmed in black soutache braid and embroidery in floral and linear patterns along neck/front edges. Ivory moire silk lining. Tag from "Madame et La Jeune Fille" of Boston, MA.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: Madame et La Jeune Fille (Retailer)

Material: wool (textile), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 171135

Accession Number: 2009.3.6

Needlework panel

Embroidered silk textile with floral design in an Asian style.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171136

Accession Number: 2006.44.1218

Camera

Box shaped, No. 2 Brownie camera with handle and red tag attached.

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 171137

Accession Number: 2006.44.2383

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of two figures with an umbrella.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171141

Accession Number: 2006.44.1407

Basket

Round woven basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171142

Accession Number: 2006.44.2385

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of man holding a smaller figure.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171143

Accession Number: 2006.44.1406AB

Salt Marsh Hay Pung

Salt Marsh Hay Pung. One-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), iron (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 171144

Accession Number: 2009.4.1

Netsuke

Carved ivory group.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171145

Accession Number: 2006.44.1405

Slant-front desk

Mahogany, Chippendale stlye slant-front desk on frame. Five drawers with brass handles. Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171146

Accession Number: 2006.44.2336

Netsuke

Small ivory carved netsuke of a man eating with tree birdhead creatures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171147

Accession Number: 2006.44.2150

Box

Carved ivory double hinged box with the death of Admiral Nelson carved in the interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171148

Accession Number: 2006.44.1403

Ginger jar

Red and white ginger jar with figures and round fitted lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171149

Accession Number: 2006.44.1404AB

Paperweight

Black, blue, and green swirl glass paperweight with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171150

Accession Number: 2006.44.1402

Netsuke

Wooden carved netsuke which represents beggars.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171151

Accession Number: 2006.44.2152

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a warrior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171152

Accession Number: 2006.44.2129

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man and a woman with their child.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171153

Accession Number: 2006.44.2128

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man showing a board with inscriptions.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171154

Accession Number: 2006.44.2142

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