Historic New England

Photograph

Framed photograph of the moon. Section photographed w/ multiple craters. Edge of moon visible in top corner.

Date: 1895

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Photographer)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 18333

Accession Number: 1998.371

Sword

Sword in case w/ brass fixtures. Handle w/ arm guard and coiled grip. Case--black leather w/ brass pieces at each end. Top piece has belt clip. Leather seamed on one side.

Date: 1855-1862

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18334

Accession Number: 1998.372AB

U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia

Lithograph of the U.S. Naval Asylum with four figures outside the building. The asylum is three stories with a central portico. At least 15 stairs lead up to the portico with eight ionic columns. A similar building is in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18335

Accession Number: 1998.373

Ships at Philadelphia

Lithograph of two small row boats, a larger steamboat and many large sailing vessels on the water in Philadelphia. Buildings line the water's edge along the left-hand side recede into the distance. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18336

Accession Number: 1998.374

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Half-length, side portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated at a table and reading some letters. His right hand's thumb is posed on his chin and his left hand holds the letters. A classical bust is placed on some books at the table. Frame: thick 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Martin (Painter) Longacre (Engraver) Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 18337

Accession Number: 1998.375

Portrait of George Washington

Engraved bust-length portrait of George Washington wearing his white wig, black coat, and scarf. Portrait is placed within a created frame and hung on an invisible wall. Frame: Gilded, 2 1/4 in. deep set.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 18338

Accession Number: 1998.376

Deer head

Taxidermy buck head mounted on shield-shaped wooden mount. 5 point antlers.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), mounting, taxidermy

GUSN: 18339

Accession Number: 1998.377

Mirror

Oval gilded mirror; molded band around frame; currently functioning as a mantel mirror.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18340

Accession Number: 1998.378

Coral

Piece of fan shaped coral set in plaster of Paris. Plaster base.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), plaster of Paris

GUSN: 18341

Accession Number: 1998.379

Cup

Bronze painted earthenware footed cup w/ star-motif w/in beaded oval frame; fluted base and body w/ turned waist; handleless.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18342

Accession Number: 1998.380

Match holder

Earthenware cannon now holding matches; cannon body is turned w/ face w/ mustache at back; cannonball behind cannon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18343

Accession Number: 1998.381

Seashell

Abalone conical shaped seashell, mother-of-pearl luster inside. 4 natural holes along ridge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18344

Accession Number: 1998.382

Coral

Smaller piece of fan shaped coral, brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 18345

Accession Number: 1998.383

Conch shell

Conch shell, white and brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18346

Accession Number: 1998.384

Candlestick

Pair of pewter dolphin candlesticks; round base w/ molded dolphin as body; cup-like holder on top w/ scalloped rim.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18347

Accession Number: 1998.385.1-2

Fan

South Pacific fan mounted on a red painted turned wooden stick w/ black and red punch-work fabric and straw ends. Fabric in the shape of an ax.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), punching (surface marking technique), sewing (process), straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18348

Accession Number: 1998.386

Spurs

Pair of metal stirrups with leather straps; buckles.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 18349

Accession Number: 1998.387AB

Incense burner

Islamic incense burner w/ domed lid and crescent shaped finial; cluttered pattern w/ straight and bended lines; banded at top w/ panelled decoration on body; 3 legs supporting burner.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), filigree enameling

GUSN: 18350

Accession Number: 1998.388AB

Seashell

Small shell. Conch w/ 2 black painted dots on top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18351

Accession Number: 1998.389

Seashell

Small shell. Spotted, plaster inserted at end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18352

Accession Number: 1998.390

Seashell

Large conch shell--7 points. Flacking back, pink underside.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18353

Accession Number: 1998.391

Recipe box

Oak recipe box. Glossy stain. Hinged lid is cut w/ a curve. Inside full of recipe cards arranged w/ category dividers.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 19254

Accession Number: 1998.1013

Tin ginger box

Square tin box, marked "Stem Ginger." Painted green with yellow print. Yellow border around lid. Vantine's trademarks on several places. Filled with early 20th century cake candle holders.

Date: 1906-1920

Maker: American Can. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19255

Accession Number: 1998.1014

Tin tobacco box

Tin tobacco box, "J.G. Dill's Best Cut Plug". Small rectangular box w/ hinged lid. Painted yellow w/ green and brown trim.

Date: 1883-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19256

Accession Number: 1998.1015

Tin tea box

Plain tin box w/ removable cover. Attached label at front. Three faded stamps attached to top. Cover closes almost at mid-section of box.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19257

Accession Number: 1998.1016

Tin cocoanut canister

Tin canister advertising cocoanut. Stylized Egyptian decoration on front and sides, recipes on back. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Back of container contains 7 recipes.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Ginna & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19258

Accession Number: 1998.1017

Fry's Cocoa Extract

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa extract. Stylized Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Red detail.

Date: 1878-1920

Maker: J.S. Fry & Sons (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19259

Accession Number: 1998.1018

Fry's Cocoa Extract

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa extract. Stylized Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Green detail.

Date: 1878-1920

Maker: J.S. Fry & Sons (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19260

Accession Number: 1998.1019

Tin cocoa canister

Tin canister advertising, on bottom, cocoa. Stylized geometric and floral Egyptian decoration on all sides and cap. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. Painted gold w/ red and black detail.

Date: 1878-1890

Maker: Walter Baker & Co. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19261

Accession Number: 1998.1020

Tin canister

Cylindrical tin canister coated in copper-colored Japanned finish. Two horizontal bands around top. Circular removable top. Labeled "Tea" at center front.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19262

Accession Number: 1998.1021

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, painted black w/ red paint visible beneath. Stepped-down crest rail. Seven curved spindles and three spindles beneath arms. Plank seat, turned stretchers and legs. Short and worn rockers.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19263

Accession Number: 1998.1022

Cushion

Cushion shaped to fit chair (1998.1022), covered in printed fabric w/ floral design; pink roses and green leaves on off-white background.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19264

Accession Number: 1998.1023

Wall clock

Wall clock, 12-sided case covered in walnut veneer. Brass-edged glass covering on dial. Dial w/ Roman numerals w/ small minute clock and maker's at center.

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19265

Accession Number: 1998.1024

Salt box

Earthenware(?) salt box; white and blue decoration w/ wooden lid; "Salt" painted in black on front; raised bands around middle; blue floral trails also banded around middle; extended back to hang on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: G.M.T. & Bro. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19266

Accession Number: 1998.1026

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily pink, purple and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19267

Accession Number: 1998.1027

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Primarily blue and green with rectangular strip of orange and red Wilton carpet inset. Shape-squared edges.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19268

Accession Number: 1998.1028

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border with tan, blue and yellow primary colors.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19269

Accession Number: 1998.1029

Braided rug

Round braided rug, primary colors: green, white, blue, yellow and pink.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19270

Accession Number: 1998.1030

Braided rug

Braided rug w/ triangular carpet inset; rug shaped to conform to the curves of the sink. Braided portion of rug primarily blues, purple and green. Insert very worn geometric pattern, black and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19271

Accession Number: 1998.1031

Spice shaker

Small spice shaker. Tin w/ horizontal band of floral detail at center. Small handle w/ bead trim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19272

Accession Number: 1998.1032

Flour shaker

Tin flour shaker w/ shiny, plain exterior. Multiple small holes in top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19273

Accession Number: 1998.1033

Tin cup (cann)

Tin cann, conical w/ small rim and wider base. Unornamented exterior. Solder marks visible on rim and at seam. Make shift (contemporary) cylinder inside--open ends.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19274

Accession Number: 1998.1034

Saucer

Saucer (now w/ soap on it) w/ gold band decoration on outer rim.

Date: 1912-1920

Maker: Meakin, James & George, 1851 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19275

Accession Number: 1998.1035

Bread board

Wooden bread board. Round w/ plain circular center piece surrounded by thin band. Exterior border w/ carved leaves and letters.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19276

Accession Number: 1998.1036

Bread knife

Long bread knife, steel w/ wooden handle. Steel blade has rounded tip and spaced grooved teeth. Turned handle.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: L.F. & C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19277

Accession Number: 1998.1037

Bell

Small service bell to be set on flat surface. Dome is steel-plated bronze; base is iron cast in repetitive pattern. Operated by pushing button on dome.

Date: 1863-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19278

Accession Number: 1998.1038

Mortar & pestle

Mortar and pestle, both thick and heavy. Mortar is thicker at rim and base w/ turning creating borders at mid-section. Turned handle on pestle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lignum vitae (wood)

GUSN: 19279

Accession Number: 1998.1039AB

Tetley's Choice Tea canister

Tin canister for Tetley tea. Hinged lid. Painted red w/ yellow and green floral detail. Trademark elephant on lid.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tetley's Choice Tea (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19280

Accession Number: 1998.1040

Sardine dish

Covered sardine dish; ironstone; bottom dish w/ raised Trent (or ribbon-like) band around edge; rounded-rectangular shape w/ smaller rectangular box affixed to dish; relief molded "sardine" on cover.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 19281

Accession Number: 1998.1041AB

Oil lamp

Oil lamp w/ glass shade; round base w/ sunburst incised decoration on bottom; ringed handle on side of base; glass shade w/ meandered top rim.

Date: 1883-1890

Maker: Plume & Atwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19282

Accession Number: 1998.1042AB

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