Historic New England

Painting

Oval miniature portrait in polychrome enema of a young boy (about ten years old). Bust length, facing slightly let with light brown hair, chubby face, black tie and white collar. Oval surround of gold with rope twist edge. Hinged hook at top for chain; pin elements missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64653

Accession Number: 1970.618

Brass Souvenir

Circular stamped form with relief decoration in the form of a wreath enclosing bust of Charles Dickens. Logo for hanging at the top.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64654

Accession Number: 1970.619

Reliquary

Wood carved insets featuring a low-relief of Madonna and Child in circular reserve surrounded by a medallion featuring eleven saints with a Slavic script, under glass enclosed in a six point star brass case with red and aqua paste (?) gems, tracery motif.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), paste (glass), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 64655

Accession Number: 1970.620

Painting

Enamel wash hand painted portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Waist length view, facing ¾ left. Blue and brown ground. Circular gilt brass frame with palmetto like motif and beaded border. Surmounted by eagle and ribbon bow.

Date: 1890

Maker: Fremont, G. (Artist)

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64656

Accession Number: 1970.621

Placecard

Set of 37 (.1-.37) rectangular white cards, creased across the center. Red and green printed rose motif pasted as a decoration in each lower left corner. Thirty two cards are blank (.1-.32); five cards with handwritten ink inscription (.33: Mrs. George Holt, .34: Mrs. Henry Holt, .35 Mrs. Richards...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood pulp paper, pulp (modified plant material)

GUSN: 64657

Accession Number: 1970.622

Photograph

Reproduction black and white photograph of bust-length full face view of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a younger man, possibly as Governor of New York. Framed over another photograph. Black wooden frame. Promotional or souvenir type photograph.

Date: 1935

Maker: Berns, David (Copyright holder) Louis F. Dow, Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 64658

Accession Number: 1970.623

Daguerreotype Portrait

Molded composition hinged cover with relief design of rococo floral cartouche in a rectangular reserve with cyma curves. Interior of velvet lining with a cut-out floral design. Encloses a Daguerreotype under glass with an oval gilt brass mat. Depicts seated young woman, ¾ length view, in a dark sati...

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 64659

Accession Number: 1970.624

Account Book

An account book of James A. D'Arcy/962 Eddy St/Providence, R.I., showing time worked and materials used at various locations, beginning May 29, 1905 through July 1906. Lined or ruled paper with beige cardboard cover labeled The Gem.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64660

Accession Number: 1970.625

Daguerreotype Portrait

Maroon leatherette-covered hinged case with embossed floral and scroll decoration. Oval mat missing. Image is of a wrist length view of a woman in dark satin (?) cape with flat collar. Full face, slightly facing left. Glass marked at lower left corner Covill MFG Co/Extra

Date: 1865

Maker: Covill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs), imitation leather

GUSN: 64661

Accession Number: 1970.626

Miniature Portrait

Oval bust-length portrait of a young woman with ringlet hairstyle and high bodice white drop shoulder dress. In later frame with ball feet and beaded edge.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64662

Accession Number: 1970.627

Portrait of Stuart Holt

Photograph of pastel portrait of Stuart Holt (1876-1900) in brown tones; ¾ portrait bust with high collar and checkered tie in brown toned suit jacket with short lapels; set in oval frame and rectangular matting. Wood frame with thin gold colored inner frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64663

Accession Number: 1970.628

Drawing

Colored sketch of Bowen House from southeast, includes porte-cochere and rear ell with branches in upper left corner, architectural details accented in pink and green; otherwise body of house is uncolored. Set in black molded modern frame. .

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64664

Accession Number: 1970.629

Plate

One of a set of three plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64665

Accession Number: 1970.630.1

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64666

Accession Number: 1970.630.2

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64667

Accession Number: 1970.630.3

Bowl

Baronet patterned bowl; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64668

Accession Number: 1970.630.4

Food Dome

Plate dome with applied rose grip and a one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64669

Accession Number: 1970.630.10

Teapot

Teapot, sugar bowl and dome all surmounted with applied rose grip on white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64670

Accession Number: 1970.630.5

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer set with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64671

Accession Number: 1970.630.6

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome. ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64672

Accession Number: 1970.630.7

Eggcup

Egg cup with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64673

Accession Number: 1970.630.8

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dom...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64674

Accession Number: 1970.630.9

Cosmetic Jar

Pink colored glaze, bulbous circular body with hobnail decoration and applied rose decoration on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64675

Accession Number: 1970.631

Snuff Bottle

Bottle decorated by transfer print with hand colored detail; flat round shape with scallop edge; white ground with transfer print of Renaissance Florentine woman with large hat on gold background. Bordered with alternating trefoils and shells. Brown screw top with earthenware crown finial. Design on...

Date: 1925-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64676

Accession Number: 1970.632

Letter Opener

White handle with pink hand painted decoration and pointed brass blade.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 64677

Accession Number: 1970.633

Armchair

Gothic or Elizabethan revival open armchair. Carved crest rail. Ring turned stiles with open upholstered rectangular back. Turned arms with upholstered pads. Rectangular upholstered seat with pendants below front rail. Turned front legs with casters.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64678

Accession Number: 1970.654

Table Runner

Rectangular; short ends scalloped; embroidered "CH"

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64679

Accession Number: 1970.836

Fender

Squard c-shape; 2 rails with wroght iron uprts; twisted wire fill

Date: 1800-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 65734

Accession Number: 1986.873

Fireplace Poker

Pole with square end; baluster handle with pointed knob finial

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 65735

Accession Number: 1988.122.1

Fireplace Tongs

Baluster handl; wheel end & diamond shp. ornament insd. of joint

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 65736

Accession Number: 1988.122.2

Photograph

Framed reproduction photograph of three women in a horse drawn carriage on a country road. Field and house in background.

Date: 1970-1986

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65738

Accession Number: 1986.1647

Print

Black and white with color tint; country lane; apple trees; stone and rail fence.

Date: 1920-1928

Maker: Thompson, Annie Ela (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 65740

Accession Number: 1966.2151

Print

Print depicting a 3/4 length portrait of an elderly man, facing left and reading with spectacles on his forehead.

Date: 1890

Maker: T. W. Norman & Co. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 65741

Accession Number: 1966.2229

Photograph

Sepia; rocky coast; 1 pine tree foreground; water tinted blue

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65742

Accession Number: 1966.2231

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an oil on canvas painting depicting a man at waist length; with bowed head, halo, and folded hands

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: AFTER Da Vinci, Leonardo (Artist) J. F. Olsson & Co. (Framer)

GUSN: 65743

Accession Number: 1966.2232

Photograph

Sepia; angel stands with young saint holding fish; arch across top

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: After Raphael (Italian painter, architect, 1483-1520) (Maker) Foster Brothers (Framer)

GUSN: 65744

Accession Number: 1966.2233

Statuette

Man in eighteenth century clothes; draped left shoulder; holds scroll; wig

Date: 1870

Maker: After Hondon (Artist)

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 65745

Accession Number: 1982.147

Vase

6lobe body; flaring circular rim; semi-translcnt; white fishscale des

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 65746

Accession Number: 1986.874

Rocking Stool

Circular seat; 4short turned legs; flat rockers with rounded ends; black

Date: 1835-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65747

Accession Number: 1918.1622

Sampler

Floral vine border, cross-stitchd poem/prayer; multi color

Date: 1818

Maker: Peascod, Ann (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), cross-stitching, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65748

Accession Number: 1923.602

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers; Five graduated drawers with beaded edges, circular brasses; Ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 65749

Accession Number: 1929.78

Fireset Stand and Tongs

Fireset stand (.1). Shell basin with flat shaped back ovoid handle and tongs (.2).

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 65750

Accession Number: 1931.981.1-.2

Maritime Scene with Ship

Ship under sail in harbor; bearing United States flag; boats and ships in background.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 65751

Accession Number: 1931.1445

Fire Bucket

Black tapering cylindrical bucket; gold bands, floral dash bordrs, "1825"

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 65752

Accession Number: 1932.23

Rifle

Wood handl. & shaft; molded steel fttngs; steel bayonet; ramrod

Date: 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65753

Accession Number: 1933.1106

Flax Wheel

Treadle; three legs; spoked wheel; distaff; baluster turned elements

Date: 1785-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65754

Accession Number: 1935.371

Serving Tray

Oval; rolled out sides; black with gilt floral bunches & latticework

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 65755

Accession Number: 1936.963

Side Chair

Chair with shaped crest; four split spindles; rush seat; ball and sausage legs.

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65756

Accession Number: 1946.1006

Gate-leg Table

Oval; 4fixd legs with 2 gate legs; ring, reel & balstr. turnings; 1drawer

Date: 1700-1714

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65757

Accession Number: 1953.61

Armchair

Armchair with stepped down crest and curved back. Bamboo turned spindles. Mahogany arms.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Davenport, Adam (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65758

Accession Number: 1957.17.1

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