Historic New England

Saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171799

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.77

Easy Chair

Wing chair with arms, cabriole legs with pad feet. H and rear stretchers. Queen Anne. Low arch crest blends into top of wings which terminate in vertically scrolled arm rests. Loose down cushion on seat platform. Broad flat knees of cabriole legs with ogee brackets. Pad feet with circular cushion be...

Date: 1755-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 171800

Accession Number: 1971.64

Dinner service

Chinese export porcelain dinner service with Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a central gold circle enclosing a bird and tree peony, border consists of flowers and birds.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171803

Accession Number: 2006.44.1807

Bowl

Chinese export porcelain round bowl with scalloped edge and lobed body in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a central gold circle enclosing a bird and tree peony, border consists of flowers and birds...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171813

Accession Number: 2006.44.1807.25

Cream pitcher

Chinese export porcelain cream pitcher with hog snout spout and loop handle and ring foot in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a central gold circle enclosing a bird and tree peony, border consists of flowers and...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171816

Accession Number: 2006.44.1807.23

Dinner service

Chinese export porcelain dinner service in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of alternating panels of birds and flowers and groups of people within a house interior surrounding a circle enclosing a bird and peony, border consists of flowers and butterflies.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171822

Accession Number: 2006.44.1808

Spoon

Chinese export porcelain dinner service in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of a group of people within a floral border.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171827

Accession Number: 2006.44.1808.71

Dinner plate

Chinese export porcelain dinner plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171829

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.128

Sauceboat

Chinese export porcelain sauceboat with twisted handle in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171832

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.216

Teacup

Chinese export porcelain teacup with square handle with finger rest in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene, center features a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171833

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.58

Saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171834

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.94

Saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171835

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.95

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Carrige clock

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB

Bucket

Brass bucket with oval shaped base. Large handle on top and small handle on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171081

Accession Number: 2006.44.2334

Chaise longue

Cream colored upholstered longue chair. Five buttons on back and ruffle around bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 171082

Accession Number: 2006.44.2361

Perfume bottle

Ivory engraved box with engraved black architectural pattern. Glass tube inside with a stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), glass (material)

GUSN: 171084

Accession Number: 2006.44.2178AB

Throw pillow

Square throw pillow. White with blue cross-stitched floral and butterfly design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 171086

Accession Number: 2006.44.2363

Quilt

Pieced handmade quilt.

Maker: Duncan, Caroline, 1800-1893 (Maker)

GUSN: 171088

Accession Number: 2006.44.2349

Throw pillow

Rectangular throw pillow. Crocheted leaf design with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crochet (needlework)

GUSN: 171089

Accession Number: 2006.44.2362

Pitcher

Smal triangular shaped pitcher with a gold handle and floral patterns. Bird in a cage on one side.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171090

Accession Number: 2006.44.2170

Fireplace fender

Brass fire fender with three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171091

Accession Number: 2006.44.2343

Disk

Mother of pearl oval disk with engraved pattern on both sides. One side features an eye with a pagoda and the other features a flower.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171092

Accession Number: 2006.44.2161.1

Disk

Mother of pearl oval disk with engraved pattern on both sides. One side features an eye with a pagoda and a flower on the other.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171093

Accession Number: 2006.44.2161.2

Andiron

Brass baulster andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171094

Accession Number: 2006.44.2347.1

Netsuke

Red stone carved netsuke of a sitting lion.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171095

Accession Number: 2006.44.2158

Andiron

Brass baulster andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171096

Accession Number: 2006.44.2347.2

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a seated man holding a wheel.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171097

Accession Number: 2006.44.2159

Fireset stand

Part of a three piece firetool set. Brass stand with round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171098

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.1

Figurine group

Carved ivory Asiatic man sitting on a horse on a engraved stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171099

Accession Number: 2006.44.2160AB

Fireplace shovel

Part of a three piece firetool set. Shovel with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171100

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.2

Fireplace tongs

Part of a three piece firetool set. Tongs with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171101

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.3

Armchair

Cream colored upholstered armchair. Buttons on backrest with ruffle along bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171102

Accession Number: 2006.44.2360

Bowl

Round marble bowl with groved teeth along lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 171104

Accession Number: 2006.44.2357

Carving

Wooden devil mask carving on a stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171110

Accession Number: 2006.44.2151

Playing card set

Wooden box with cover and two decks of playing cards. Carved florals, zig-zags, and playing cards on box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171112

Accession Number: 2006.44.2358AB

Netsuke

Carved netsuke on a stand of two men with drums.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171113

Accession Number: 2006.44.2156AB

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with three legs and a top that depicts a dragon and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171114

Accession Number: 2006.44.1177

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with a carved top and eight pierced sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171115

Accession Number: 2006.44.1178

Chessmen set

Thirty-two piece carved red and white ivory chinese chessmen set.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171116

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162

Work table

Mahogany, Empire style drop-leaf work table. Two drawers with round brass pulls. Carved spiral fluted legs and castors on feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171117

Accession Number: 2006.44.2341

Censer

Oriental carved bronze censer with a cover that has an animal figure attached on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1191

Chest on chest

Mahogany, Chippendale style bonnet-top chest on chest. Ten drawers with brass handles. Broken pediment top with three finials. Claw and ball feet and fluted pillasters on corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171120

Accession Number: 2006.44.2338

Sea chest

China trade brass-bound camphor sea chest. On frame with four feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: camphor (resin), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171121

Accession Number: 2006.44.2335

Miniature painting of the Interior of the Taj Mahal

Black carved frame with miniature painted interior scene of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171123

Accession Number: 2006.44.1216.1

Dance Club

Wooden dance club from the Santa Cruz Islands, known as a napa dance club. Handle has knob at the base. Heavily decorated with triangles, lines, and geometiic lozenge shapes in black paint. There are two flattened trianglar carved areas on the inner face of the club, also decorated. The handle is th...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171125

Accession Number: 2006.44.2356