Historic New England

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189738

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.67

Four pages including cover; double sided, numbered three to eight, cover has blue and red lettering with American flag in center; title in fancy lettering with foliate decoration; table of contents for vocal and instrumental pieces below flag.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189741

Accession Number: 2005.23.7

Women's jacket

Short women's jacket with bell sleeves and a wide band of brick red running along the bottom. The jacket matches the voile dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189743

Accession Number: 2006.44.1247.2

Women's dress

Two-piece beige lace women's dress with a spray of artificial flowers attached to the bodice. The bodice has a fitted collar and puffed elbow length sleeves. The spray of artificial flowers runs vertically from the breastbone to the navel. The bottom edge of the bodice is trimmed with a wide satin r...

Maker: R.A. McCormick (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), taffeta, satin, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189744

Accession Number: 2006.44.1248AB

"Pianist's Folio"

Booklet of sheet music; four pages, most double-sided, front is title page; other pages consist of music on pages numbered three to seven; title page has fancy lettering with foliate decoration; table of contents below title.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189746

Accession Number: 2005.23.8

Women's dress

Ankle length cream colored eyelet women's dress with elbow length sleeves. The dress has a yoke collar and a front button and hook closure. The dress is gathered at the waist and then falls into a two tiered skirt. The back of the dress has two vertical eyelet seams that run from the shoulders to th...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), netting (process)

GUSN: 189747

Accession Number: 2006.44.1251

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189749

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.142

Women's dress

Two-piece eyelet women's dress with three-quarter length sleeves and an ankle length skirt. The bodice is constructed of a cream colored eyelet fabric with floral designs over a silk lining. The bodice also has a lace yoke collar. The bodice has eleven hook and loop closure in the front. The sleeves...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), tulle (meshed textile), silk (textile), lace (needlework), eyelets (components)

GUSN: 189751

Accession Number: 2006.44.1250AB

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189752

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.145

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189756

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.144

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189759

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.143

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189762

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.146

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189763

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.141

Boy's Jacket

Boy's black velvet jacket. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cotton (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 189764

Accession Number: 2009.16.3.1

Boy's Vest

Boy's white cotton vest. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189765

Accession Number: 2009.16.3.2

Boy's Knickers

Boy's black velvet knickers. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).

Date: 1920s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), cotton (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 189766

Accession Number: 2009.16.3.3

"Piano Music"

Single sheet, folded; table of contents for sheet music; two pages have leaf and berry border inside of which are three columns listing, titles, and authors of music for various dances instruments.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189771

Accession Number: 2005.23.10

Tavern Novelty Candle Box

Original Tavern Novelty Duck Candle box No. 751--4 Yellow Ducks

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 189772

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.1ab

Duck candle

Duck novelty candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189775

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.2

Duck candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189776

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.3

Rabbit candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189777

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.4

Rabbit candle

Date: 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 189778

Accession Number: 2009.17.2.5

"The Shadow'd Heart"

Two sheets; title page has very ornate lettering surrounded by scrolls and foliage; three pages of music.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189780

Accession Number: 2005.23.11

Sheet Music, "Diavolo"

Single sheet title page; discolored/stained/edges torn; lettering in several different fonts; two stamps at bottom; handwritten inscription at upper corner; music on verso.

Date: 1832

Maker: Hewitt & Co. (Vendor) J. Edgar (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 189783

Accession Number: 2005.23.12

Gown

This gown was originally made as an open robe--meant to be worn with a petticoat--most likely in the 1770s. It was re-made into a round gown--the skirt was closed across the front--sometime in the mid to late 1780s. The gown is constructed from plainweave linen plate-printed in indigo with a repeati...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printed textile materials

GUSN: 189811

Accession Number: 1998.5875

Cossack Firing from Atop his Horse

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a Cossack standing on a saddled horse and firing a rifle.

Date: 1870-1884

Maker: Lansere, Yevgeny, 1848-1886 (Sculptor) F. Chopin (Caster)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189812

Accession Number: 2006.44.1463

Walking Lion

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a walking male lion mounted on a rectangular stepped base.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Barye, Antoine-Louis, 1796-1875 (Sculptor) Barbedienne, F. (Foundryman)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189829

Accession Number: 2006.44.1465

Two Hawks Fighting

Bronze sculpture with a green patina of two hawks attacking a ram mounted on a rock shaped base.

Date: 1843

Maker: Fratin, Christophe, ca. 1800-1864 (Sculptor)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189835

Accession Number: 2006.44.1464

The Bridge

Ink etching of the Ponte de l'Arzere over a Venetian canal. The bridge rails are draped with laundry and various pedestrians are walking in both directions. Two gondolas are in the foreground and buildings line the canal in the background.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 189857

Accession Number: 2006.44.743

Vase

Ovoid shaped porcelain vase with six sides and a short neck with a slightly flared rim. Features two panels of Japanese aristocrats and soldiers in exterior scenes separated by two reserves of blue and red flowers. The scenes are framed by painted gold and polychrome geomtric and floral designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189860

Accession Number: 2006.44.1859

Tile

Square ceramic tile with ploychrome painted enamel scene of two children standing by a fence and feeding a chicken and her chicks.

Maker: Campbell Brick & Tile Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189863

Accession Number: 2006.44.1566

Carriage clock

Rectangular brass carriage clock with four bevelled glass sides and a bevelled oval glass window on top, hinged handle attached at the top. Clock features a white face with black Roman numerals.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 189867

Accession Number: 2006.44.1567

Bell and plate

Brass bell with cast relief decoration around the body featuring a row of figures below hanging incense lamps and flying cherubs, top features a decorated orb and cross surrounded by leaning male figures. Bell sits on a round brass plate with a cast relief panel around inner edge of cherubs playing ...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189872

Accession Number: 2006.44.1568AB

Armchair

Open armchair with square shaped back, scrolled arms, and straight square legs. Seat and back covered in a red, green and gold silk upholstery with interlocking roundels of vines of foliage each encircling a spray of flowers. Red silk fringe hangs around the seat rail.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 189875

Accession Number: 2006.44.1571

Vase

Porcelain vase with round body and straight cylindrical neck, green glazed body with painted gold foliate design on all surfaces.

Date: 1886

Maker: Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189877

Accession Number: 2006.44.1819

Walking Stick

Walking stick with an engraved brass handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, brass (alloy), wood (plant material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 189878

Accession Number: 1974.371

Napoleon Bonaparte

Bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with his arms crossed and dressed in a military uniform with a hat, a short jacket with epaulettes, and thigh high riding boots. Sculpture is mounted on a stepped alabaster base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 189887

Accession Number: 2006.44.1479

Women's cape

Black and white voided velvet women's cape. The cape has a black velvet interior. The exterior has a white velvet floral and butterfly pattern at each end. There is a black floral snap button at the neck. There are several snap buttons at various intervals on the cape to create different cape styles...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), crepe (textile)

GUSN: 189891

Accession Number: 2006.44.1253

Women's coat

Ivory silk embroidered women's Haori coat with short kimono-like sleeves. The coat is knee length with slits up each side. It has a simple scoop neck and five button and loop closures. The buttons are metal and are shaped like flower buds. The embroidery goes around the neck and down the front of ea...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189893

Accession Number: 2006.44.1254

Evening gown

Evening gown with an apple green velvet skirt and green voile bodice. A square cut neckline and a band of beading across the chest. The center of the beaded panel has a large teardrop shape made of rhinestones. The sleeves are elbow length and consist of several layers. The under layer is a beige vo...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), beads (pierced objects), lace (needlework), netting (process)

GUSN: 189895

Accession Number: 2006.44.1255

Women's skirt

Light cotton sheer women's skirt with waistband removed. At knee height there is a band of lace work that goes around the skirt. Under the small lace band there is a panel decorated with detailed floral embroidery. The bottom edge of the skirt is trimmed with a lace band. The skirt also has a slight...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189897

Accession Number: 2006.44.1252

Wedding Dress

Two piece ivory satin wedding gown. Bodice [A] has a high stand up collar and fitted full length satin sleeves with ivory organdy trim at the cuffs. The center panel of the bodice is made from pleated ivory organdy and ruffled satin. There is a straight ribbon across the waist and pleated and ruffle...

Date: 1899

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 189898

Accession Number: 2006.44.1257.1AB

Sieve

Circular tin sieve with slightly flared sides and footed base. Circular holed mesh in base.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189899

Accession Number: 2006.44.1787

Card table

Mahogany card table with hinged tabletop and inlaid line decoration along edge. Rectangular tiger maple veneer panels along apron. Four tapered legs with block feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tiger maple, inlay (process)

GUSN: 189900

Accession Number: 2006.44.1477

Pudding mold

Cylindrical shaped tin pudding mold with center tube and slightly flared sides [a]. Removable tin cover [b] with attached tin ring. Stamped "Hillson". Used to steam pudding or bread.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189901

Accession Number: 2006,44,1791AB

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with an upturned oval handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1747-1758

Maker: Probably Lang, Jeffrey, 1707-1758 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189451

Accession Number: 1919.572

Rug

Rug with center stepped diamond medallion in ivory and aqua on rust orange ground. Field surrounding medallion is filled with multi colored palmettes, rosettes, serrated leaves on rust orange ground. Outer field also filed with multi colored palmettes, rosettes, serated leaved on aqua ground. Three ...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189452

Accession Number: 2006.44.1024

Search Collections

Displaying: 193601 - 193650 of 209,429