Historic New England

Letter

Young men's league of boston to jonah sleeper; unframed.

Date: 1853

Maker: Young Men's League, The (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57012

Accession Number: 1942.4826

Picture

Battlefield; mountains with smoke rising above to left; unframed.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57013

Accession Number: 1942.4827

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length profile portrait of a woman, body turned three-quarters; right arm extends towards flowers.

Date: 1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57014

Accession Number: 1942.4828

Picture

Soldiers on roadside; some marching; french flag raised.

Date: 1916

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57015

Accession Number: 1942.4829

Picture

Map of balkan states as of treaty of london; colored; unframed

Date: 1913

Maker: Rand Mcnally & Co. (Publisher)

GUSN: 57016

Accession Number: 1942.4830

Diploma

Certificate for bach. of arts, harvard college; unframed.

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57017

Accession Number: 1942.4831

Bowl

Medium blue; circular, curved sides, slightly flared lip.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57018

Accession Number: 1942.4596

Powder Box

Med. blue; cylindr. ; lid overhangs body; polished body; air bubls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57019

Accession Number: 1942.4597

Powder Box

Medium blue; rectangular, straight sides, canted corners.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 57020

Accession Number: 1942.4598

Tissue

Red and white wrapper; toilet paper; rectangular form.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57021

Accession Number: 1942.4833

Soap Dish

Rectangular form, parallel members, footed.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57022

Accession Number: 1942.4834

Saucer

Bl & white; circular ; shallow well, scalloped; two girls, park; branch border

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: P. W. & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 57023

Accession Number: 1942.4832

Soap Dish

White; rectangular; wire; shallow & deep wells; arched support.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57024

Accession Number: 1942.4835

Tin

Blue; oval, small mouth, flat lid

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 57025

Accession Number: 1942.4836

Tissue Holder

Rectangular; open at top & pierced front; rear side extended, nail hol

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57026

Accession Number: 1942.4837

Tumbler

Cobalt blue; circular; tapered at base, arched facets.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57027

Accession Number: 1942.4838

Hamper

Oval with straight sides; overhanging rim; hinged lid; 2 handles.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57028

Accession Number: 1942.4839

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; white; simple frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57029

Accession Number: 1942.4840

Doorknob

Colorless; starburst pattern; circular.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57030

Accession Number: 1942.4841

Linoleum

Green with striations to imitate graining.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57031

Accession Number: 1942.4842

Throw Pillow

Square throw pillow, both sides brown (originally purple) with gold gallloon trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 57032

Accession Number: 1942.1675

Throw Pillow

Throw piillow with grisaille beadwork centered on maroon wool. Raised floral bouquet in red and white on tan bordered with red.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 57033

Accession Number: 1942.1677

Sewing Box

Rectangular; domed lid, ring hndls; 1 drawer; oval with god in chariot.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material), veneering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 57034

Accession Number: 1942.2230

Desk Set

Rectangular; slanted hngd top with border & classical medallion; compartmt

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 57035

Accession Number: 1942.3844

Oil Lamp

Colorls; hexag. foot, reel stem, hex. body with oval & star facets.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57036

Accession Number: 1942.3822

Picture

Meeting house; seven bays, gable roof; tower/steeple left; clock

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57037

Accession Number: 1942.3824

Portrait of William Bromley, Esq.

Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of William Bromley, Esq, in wig and ceremonial gown; oval surround.

Date: 1712-1749

Maker: unknown

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57038

Accession Number: 1942.3825

Picture

Seated male, stndng fem. with arm extnd & hand on 2 bodyless heads

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: AFTER Canova, A. (Maker) De Boni, Gio. Martino (Engraver) Marcheri, Dom (Engraver) Testa, Ang. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57039

Accession Number: 1942.3826.1

Picture

Standing fem. holding veil around head, pudi at side.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: AFTER Canova, A. (Maker) Testa, Ang. (Engraver) De Boni, Gio. Martino (Engraver) Marcheri, Dom (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57040

Accession Number: 1942.3826.2

Picture

Two standing fems. , 1 dancing with pudi, other playing lute.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: AFTER Canova, A. (Maker) Testa, Ang. (Engraver) De Boni, Gio. Martino (Engraver) Marcheri, Dom (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57041

Accession Number: 1942.3826.3

Silhouette

Male; neg. cut, bust length profile; black collar and coat.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 57042

Accession Number: 1942.3827

Picture

Seated fem. playing piano; wh emp. dress; hand colored, castle.

Date: 1821

Maker: AFTER Ib (Maker) Maile, G. (Engraver) Barrow, I. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 57043

Accession Number: 1942.3828

Portrait of Harriet Quentin

Seated fthree-quarter view portrait of Harriet Quentin in a white dress, blue ribbon; colored.

Date: 1820

Maker: Maile, G. (Engraver) Barrow, I. (Publisher) AFTER Villiers, Huet (Maker) Blake, W. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57044

Accession Number: 1942.3829

Picture

Sleeping fem. , cupid-flying above, urn with smoke; hand colored.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: AFTER De Boisfremont (Maker) Mecou (Engraver) Lamoureaux (Printer)

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

GUSN: 57045

Accession Number: 1942.3830

Plaque

Chalkware relief; seated woman holding cornucopia in arm

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 56892

Accession Number: 1942.2117

Electric Lamp

Circular, domed foot; inverted pear-shaped body

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56893

Accession Number: 1942.2149

Electric Lamp

Circular domed feet; knop stem; molded body with floral border

Date: 1920-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 56894

Accession Number: 1942.2150

Shrine

Beige rectang. case; hinged doors; white seated buddha; personal.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), porcelain, silk (textile)

GUSN: 56895

Accession Number: 1942.2229

Tieback

Blue; circular; concave; leaf & cartouche; background painted

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 56896

Accession Number: 1942.2601.1

Tieback

Blue; circular; concave; leaf & cartouche; background painted

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 56897

Accession Number: 1942.2601.2

Shoe

Narrow, pointed; wings at toes; striped cover top; brown, tan

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 56898

Accession Number: 1942.2832.1

Shoe

Narrow, pointed; wings at toes; striped cover top; brown, tan

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 56899

Accession Number: 1942.2832.2

Eyeglasses

Oval lenses; heavy frame; adjustable ears; . b=oval, hinged lid

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Bolles & Day (Maker)

GUSN: 56900

Accession Number: 1942.3143

Swift

Swift with a stepped base with three tiers, two drawers, and turned ivory finials.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56901

Accession Number: 1942.3840

Spoon

Deep bowl with sheared point; broken shaft; other part pine kitch

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56902

Accession Number: 1942.4084

Oil Lamp

Black circular dished base; cylindrical stem; electrified

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56903

Accession Number: 1942.4109

Doll

Baby; open red lips; 2 teeth; blue eyes; "harlow" brows

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56904

Accession Number: 1942.4156

Gloves

White; ladies; 2 button @ wrist, too small for child?

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 56905

Accession Number: 1942.4165

Bowl

Circular, curved sides, footed; induced crackle; mum motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56906

Accession Number: 1942.4473

Sugar Bowl

Circular, curved sides; strap handles; domed lid; sponged

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 56907

Accession Number: 1942.4481

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