Historic New England

Game Board

Multi-colored rectangular box with a hinged lid and boards for chess on the exterior chess and backgammon on the interior.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59091

Accession Number: 1942.3192

Cribbage Board

Cribbage board of light and dark woods with cribbage pins and holes and decoration of swags and Bacchus.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59092

Accession Number: 1942.3195

Dominoes

Rectangular wood box with a slide lid and ivory pieces with brass and ebony decoration and wood trim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), ebony (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59093

Accession Number: 1942.3196

Card Deck

Rectangular box of playing cards of nineteenth century literary titles.

Date: 1860

Maker: Tingley, John H. (Maker)

GUSN: 59094

Accession Number: 1942.3197

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses with oval glass and a brass frame with straight sides.

Date: 1850-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59095

Accession Number: 1942.3198

Eyeglass Case

Black oval eyeglasses case with painted and mother-of-pearl floral decoration.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59096

Accession Number: 1942.3199

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a small gold, beige, and red floral medallion and red and purple rectangular borders.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59097

Accession Number: 1942.3200

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a central medallion of red flowers and green leaves surrounded by a red and blue floral wreath on tan ground.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (hair)

GUSN: 59098

Accession Number: 1942.3201

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a center medallion of large mauve and pink flowers and leaves surrounded by an ivory circle and a blue border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59099

Accession Number: 1942.3202

Hanging Candle Lantern

Red and clear etched glass panels with alternating gothic arches and sheaves of wheat in a hexagonal brass fitting. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59100

Accession Number: 1942.3203

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of a man wearing a green coat and brown breeches hunting with a dog. In an oval frame.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, canvas, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59101

Accession Number: 1942.3550

Miniature Lithograph Picture

Miniature hand-colored print of two children asleep in woods in an oval frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59102

Accession Number: 1942.3551

Bowl

Purple and white swirled glass bowl with bead and facet decoration on the round foot.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59103

Accession Number: 1942.4685

Vase

Etched ruby-colored fluted glass vase on a square marble and gilded metal base.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding, marble (rock)

GUSN: 59104

Accession Number: 1942.4686

Backgammon Piece Set

Twelve black and ten beige circular backgammon playing pieces.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59105

Accession Number: 1942.4994

Dominoes

Rectangular red case with a foldover snap lid with black plastic dominoes with white spots.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 59106

Accession Number: 1942.5018

Score Pad

Rectangular, multi-leaved notepad bound at the top with a paper cover.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59107

Accession Number: 1942.5017

Backgammon Piece Set

Three red and three black backgammon playing pieces.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59108

Accession Number: 1942.5019A-F

Cushion

Rectangular red cushion. One of a pair.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59109

Accession Number: 1942.4995.1

Cushion

Rectangular red cushion. One of a pair.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59110

Accession Number: 1942.4995.2

Jamb Hook

Jamb hook with an oval backplate and a C-shaped hook. Affixed to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59111

Accession Number: 1942.4996.1

Jamb Hook

Jamb hook with an oval backplate and a C-shaped hook. Affixed to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59112

Accession Number: 1942.4996.2

Doorknob

Amber-colored glass doorknob with a facetted bulbous shape.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59113

Accession Number: 1942.4997

Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon

Three-quarter length portrait of a man in a blue military uniform, holding a sword and telescope. Handcolored.

Date: 1802

Maker: AFTER De Tott, Mde. (Maker) Bartolozzi, F. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58963

Accession Number: 1942.3121

Engraving Print

Mezzotint of mother and child foreground with man behind; foliage framing scene.

Date: 1748

Maker: AFTER Vander Werf, Chevalier (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58964

Accession Number: 1942.3122

Mezzotint Print

Print of an artist's studio with a female sitter who the artist satirically admires. Framed.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: Bowyer, Robert (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58965

Accession Number: 1942.3123

Engraving Print

Print of a scene from a Shakespeare play with a woman in black drawing a curtain to reveal a woman in white. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Hamilton, Wm. (Maker) Thew., Robt. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58966

Accession Number: 1942.3124

Portrait of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg

Waist-length profile portrait of a man with white hair and a coat with gold trim and a sash. Framed with an oval surround.

Date: 1794

Maker: Gillray, Js (Engraver) Green, V. & R. (Publisher) AFTER Loutherbourg, P. J. De (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58967

Accession Number: 1942.3125

Engraved Print

Print of Jesus standing with priests and scribes. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Dietricy, C. W. E. (Maker) Facius (Engraver) Boyden, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58968

Accession Number: 1942.3127

Engraved Print

Print depicting the story of Samson and Delilah with a group of men to left and women to right, all in classical dress. Framed.

Date: 1805

Maker: AFTER Singleton, Hy (Maker) Bond, William (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58969

Accession Number: 1942.3128

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a circular foot, baluster base, and a font with a flower and fruit border. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58970

Accession Number: 1942.3129

Hooked Rug

Floral interior on brown ground with a blue and white scroll border, and a black and white exterior border.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58971

Accession Number: 1942.3130

A pair of door curtains constructed from sections of three printed cotton quilts. Each stripe is a different quilting design and a different chintz pattern, all in shades of yellow and brown (once purple, now faded). Backing is linen blockprinted in small red geometric pattern on undyed ground.

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting

GUSN: 58972

Accession Number: 1942.3131

Tieback

Pair of purple, oblong glass and gilt tiebacks with acorn and oak leaves.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 58973

Accession Number: 1942.3132

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58974

Accession Number: 1942.4058.1

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

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