Historic New England

Miniature Picture

Miniature picture of a basket of flowers on a brown background in a circular frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60781

Accession Number: 1942.2605

Electric Lamp

Pewter lamp in an nverted eggplant shape with a twist decoration and a circular molded foot. Pink ruffled shade.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60782

Accession Number: 1942.2606

Caddy

Sarcophagus shaped caddy with four ivory ball feet and finial. With a hinged lid and key.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60783

Accession Number: 1942.2607

Artifact

Branch entwined with a black serpent, possibly the handle of a cane.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60784

Accession Number: 1942.2608

Cigarette Holder

Cylindrical holder with an orange plastic mouthpiece, in a leather case.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 60785

Accession Number: 1942.2609

Bell

Cylindrical handle ending in four feet with four bells suspended.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60786

Accession Number: 1942.2610

Pipe

Squared stem with stylized floral relief, a kettle shaped bowl, and a lid.

Date: 1700-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60787

Accession Number: 1942.2611

Flask

Brown, highly polished gourd flask in a dumbbell shape with a stopper and a cord.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd

GUSN: 60788

Accession Number: 1942.2612

Flower Vase

Amethyst-colored glass vase with a trumpet shape and a circular base.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60789

Accession Number: 1942.2613

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60790

Accession Number: 1942.2614.1

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with round with straight sides and a conical lid with a clear glass finial.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60798

Accession Number: 1942.2622

Compote

Purple and white marbleized glass compote with a round bowl on a pedestal with a round base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60799

Accession Number: 1942.2624

Kaleidoscope

Circular base with a baluster shaped pedestal and a brass cylinder with a ship's wheel focus.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 60800

Accession Number: 1942.2626

Candlestand

Square top with indented corners, three cabriole, legs, and a shaft with an urn and flattened ball.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60801

Accession Number: 1942.2627

Floor Plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Architectural floor plan of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The rooms are labeled, it is hand colored, and framed.

Date: 1925

Maker: Attributed to Hanson, Halfdan M., 1884-1952 (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 61053

Accession Number: 1942.2154

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with a circular foot, reel stem, cylindrical body, and a conical lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61054

Accession Number: 1942.2632.1

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with a circular foot, reel stem, cylindrical body, and a conical lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61055

Accession Number: 1942.2632.2

Bowl

Circular bowl with a flat bottom, curved sides, and a molded lip.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61056

Accession Number: 1942.4087

Trinket Box

Rose and white box with a six lobed body, a reserve with a crest and flowers, and a fish scale decoration. With a hinged lid.

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61057

Accession Number: 1942.4510

Teapot

Cream, red, black, and gilt round teapot with a branch spout, and a braided handle.

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61058

Accession Number: 1982.323

Display Case

Rectangular display case with a wooden frame, five panels, and clear glass.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 61059

Accession Number: 1942.5115

Stand

Circular stand with a molded edge and an indent in the center.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61060

Accession Number: 1942.5116

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61061

Accession Number: 1942.5117.1

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61062

Accession Number: 1942.5117.2

Doorknob

Round white doorknob with a floral decoration and a screw at the center, with ribbed sections.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61063

Accession Number: 1942.5118

Bust

Bust of George Washington with head slightly turned, wearing side curls and ponytail. Painted black.

Date: 1812

Maker: Tolby (Maker)

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

GUSN: 61064

Accession Number: 1942.1600

Bust-length profile (.A) of Adam Duncan, Viscount of Camperdown (1731-1804). Figure has a ponytail and side curls and wears a navy blue uniform with epaulets and medals. Figure is two-dimensional and is formed from hand-colored wax. Maple rectangular frame (.B).

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax, maple (wood)

GUSN: 61065

Accession Number: 1942.1619.AB

Miniature Portrait

Miniature bust length profile portrait of a man wearing a blue coat vest; dark. blue stock, wig.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 61066

Accession Number: 1942.1620

Silhouette

This positive-cut silhouette of a young man standing with his hat in his hand is set on a lithographed background that depicts a meadow with a stream in the background. The man stands flanked by trees and a tree stump. The silhouette is set under glass in a tiger maple frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Brown, William Henry, 1808- (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product), tiger maple

GUSN: 61067

Accession Number: 1942.1638

Silhouette of William Henry Harrison

Full length positive-cut silhouette of William Henry Harrison pasted onto a lithographed background. Man is standing, facing right, with his right hand tucked into his right pocket. Window in background has a pair of fringed damask curtains held up by curved tie backs. Window flanked by two tables, ...

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Brown, William Henry, 1808- (Artist) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Lithographer)

Material: paper (fiber product), lithography, tiger maple

GUSN: 61068

Accession Number: 1942.1639

Portrait of Marquie de Lafayette (1757-1834)

Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette; wearing red coat, white vest with vines; oval format.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 61069

Accession Number: 1942.1640

Electric Lamp

Painted tin lamp with red and gold decoration, fluted columnar shaft; square pedestal weighted base.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61070

Accession Number: 1942.1645

Miniature Portrait

Painted silhouette of a young, fashionably-dressed woman wearing a plumed hat, hair curls and ringlets.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: Hudson, Mrs. (Maker)

GUSN: 61071

Accession Number: 1942.1648

Miniature Portrait

Miniature profiles of two male subjects, half-length profile, red coats, gold trim and buttons, long hair in ponytails.

Date: 1775-1779

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 61072

Accession Number: 1942.1649

Tieback

Circular brass picture knob or tieback with amber glass center. Stamped brass mount with star.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin brass

GUSN: 61073

Accession Number: 1942.1650

Silhouette

This pair of silhouettes, a male and female mounted in a double frame to face one another, were hollow cut on painted bodies.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography

GUSN: 61074

Accession Number: 1942.1651

Picture hook

Circular black painted brass quatrefoil picture hook.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), pressing

GUSN: 61075

Accession Number: 1942.1652

Float

One of a pair of red, spherical fishing floats.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61076

Accession Number: 1942.1655.1

Float

One of a pair of red, spherical fishing floats.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61077

Accession Number: 1942.1655.2

Bud Vase

Rectangular purple slag glass vase with circular feet and columns.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61078

Accession Number: 1942.1660

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61079

Accession Number: 1942.1662.1

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 61080

Accession Number: 1942.1662.2

Cushion

One of a pair of tufted window seat cushions. Floral pattern on maroon ground.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 61081

Accession Number: 1942.1663.1

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