Historic New England

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54234

Accession Number: 1946.179

Nail File

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 54235

Accession Number: 1946.180

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54236

Accession Number: 1946.181

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54237

Accession Number: 1946.182

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54238

Accession Number: 1946.184

Box

Small rectangular box covered in brown velvet. Velvet painted with stenciled design of flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54239

Accession Number: 1946.185

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54240

Accession Number: 1946.190AB

Tan wood w/ faux grain (painted) surface; silver embossed knob w/ 3 silver bands & silver tip; stick unscrews at each band to reveal - 1. pen; 2. pencil w/ compartment for leads (missing); 3. glass inkwell w/ silver headed stopper located under silver knob.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 54242

Accession Number: 1946.195.1-.4

Book

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54243

Accession Number: 1946.202

Heater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 54244

Accession Number: 1946.206

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany, cherry, tulip poplar, white pine secondary. Large overhanging top drawer with three lower drawers. Upper gallery with three drawers. Paneled sides. Rests on twist-reeded and pineapple-carved legs and feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), American tulipwood (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 54245

Accession Number: 1946.207

Dressing Glass

Flattened ball feet; reeded and leave carved posts; beveled glass

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54246

Accession Number: 1946.210

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with very large head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 54247

Accession Number: 1946.213

Sash

Red paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54248

Accession Number: 1946.218

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57527

Accession Number: 1942.3336.1

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57528

Accession Number: 1942.3336.2

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57529

Accession Number: 1942.3337.1

Ice Skate

Red platform, leather strap with buckle toe & heel; runner curled.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57530

Accession Number: 1942.3337.2

Wall Box

Green; rectangular, tapering at top; nailhole; 12 cmprtmnts; center handle.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57531

Accession Number: 1942.3340

Boot

Black; square toe & stack heel; red ext. shin panel, pull on straps

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 57532

Accession Number: 1942.3342.1

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat, collapsible bonnet; pnk & gr flor

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Davitt (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57533

Accession Number: 1942.3357

Inkstand

Inkstand with two colorless glass wells suspended between frame with nautical motif.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57534

Accession Number: 1942.4464

Phonograph

Phonograph with black rectangular base, cylindrical wheel and conical amplifier; gilt outlining.

Date: 1898-1900

Maker: Edison, Thomas A. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 57535

Accession Number: 1942.4616

Plant Stand

Circular curved skirt with lotus & mum motif, molded edge, square legs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57536

Accession Number: 1942.4913

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