Historic New England

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain handleless teacup with foot ring. White body with blue, gold and black painted decoration of a shield with a gold monogram "EMJ", above is an animal face between two wings, all framed by gold and blue cloth swags with tassels, alternating blue and gold diamonds around outer rim an...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173031

Accession Number: 2006.44.1847.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with white body with blue, gold and black painted decoration of a shield with a gold monogram "EMJ", above is an animal face between two wings, all framed by gold and blue cloth swags with tassels, surrounded by a chain of alternating blue and gold diamonds around and a blu...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173032

Accession Number: 2006.44.1847.2

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with white body and painted polychrome decoration consisting of a central coat-of-arms of a horseshoe shaped cartouche with three bulls heads, a unicorn behind a tree at top, surrounded by an alternating chain of green and gold buds and floral swags along rim.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1882.2

Bowl

Round porcelain bowl with molded rope shaped rim. White body with painted polychrome decoration on interior of a basket of flowers and vase of flowers, outer body features pink floral punches, painted gold rim.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173034

Accession Number: 2006.44.1876

Set of teacups and saucers

Partial porcelain tea service consisting of two teacups and two saucers. White bodies with painted blue and gold decoration consisting of a single blue flowers and blue bow and ribbon borders with gold berry accents.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173037

Accession Number: 2006.44.1839

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with straight sides and loop handle with finger rest and foot ring. White body with painted blue and gold decoration consisting of a single blue flower at front and blue bow and ribbon border with gold berry accents around rim.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173038

Accession Number: 2006.44.1839.1

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with white body and painted blue and gold decoration consisting of a single blue flower in center and blue bow and ribbon border with gold berry accents around inner rim.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173040

Accession Number: 2006.44.1839.2

Teacup

Porcelain handleless teacup with a white body and painted blue and gold decoration consisting of a single blue flowers and blue bow and ribbon border with gold berry accents around inner rim.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173041

Accession Number: 2006.44.1839.3

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with white body and painted blue and gold decoration consisting of a single blue flower in center and blue bow and ribbon border with gold berry accents around inner rim.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173042

Accession Number: 2006.44.1839.4

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain handleless teacup with straight sides and foot ring. White body with painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms on front with an oval gold shield and a standing lion in center, gold lion at top, all framed with foliate scrolls and flowers, outer rim of cup features...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173045

Accession Number: 2006.44.1840.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with a white body with painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms on front with an oval gold shield and a standing lion in center, gold lion at top, all framed with foliate scrolls and flowers, inner rim features a gold trefoil border.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173046

Accession Number: 2006.44.1840.2

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain teacup with straight sides and loop handle. White body with painted polychrome decoration of a scene with two coats of arms surmounted by a crown and in between two naked gold men against a background of flowers and leaves. Outer rim features a border of purple flower panels with ...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173048

Accession Number: 2006.44.1841.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with white body and painted polychrome decoration of a scene with two coats of arms surmounted by a crown and in between two naked gold men against a background of flowers and leaves. Inner rim features a border of purple flower panels with alternating pink bands in a diape...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173049

Accession Number: 2006.44.1841.2

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain teacup with straight sides and loop handle. White body with painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms at front featuring a shield with two lions and a smaller shield in center surmounted by a helmet with a hand and dagger, below is a banner with a Latin inscriptio...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173050

Accession Number: 2006.44.1842.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with a white body and painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms featuring a shield with two lions and a smaller shield in center surmounted by a helmet with a hand and dagger, below is a banner with a Latin inscription. Inner rim features a blue curtain swa...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173051

Accession Number: 2006.44.1842.2

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain handleless teacup with foot ring. White body and painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms with a gold shield with a dragon and a white bird at top framed with gold foliate scrolls and flowers. Two Asian men in exterior landscapes flank either side of coat-of-arms...

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173052

Accession Number: 2006.44.1843.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with a white body and painted polychrome decoration consisting of a coat-of-arms with a gold shield with a dragon and a white bird at top framed with gold foliate scrolls and flowers. Two Asian men in exterior landscapes flank either side of the coat-of-arms. Gold diamond a...

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173053

Accession Number: 2006.44.1843.2

Armorial teacup

Armorial porcelain handleless teacup with a white body and painted polychrome decoration of a coat-of-arms surmounted by a helment and lion and framed by orange and white foliate scrolls and a pink banner with a Latin inscription at bottom, inner rim features a link and diamond chain.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173054

Accession Number: 2006.44.1844.1

Armorial saucer

Armorial porcelain saucer with a white body and painted polychrome decoration of a coat-of-arms surmounted by a helment and lion and framed by orange and white foliate scrolls and a pink banner with a Latin inscription at bottom, inner rim features a link and diamond chain.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: The Century House (Dealer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 173055

Accession Number: 2006.44.1844.2

Pair of Shorts

Pair of adult shorts made of light blue fabric. Extend to mid-thigh. Pleated waist secured with side zipper and hidden metal clip. One part of German costume.

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 173056

Accession Number: 1994.36.1

Rug

Woven wool rug with center panel of an elongated octagon in red on a white ground. At the center of the octagon is a cross which is flanked by multi-branched candlesticks. The largest border contains red, yellow, orange and white rosettes. The sides are bound in strips of red, orange and white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 174964

Accession Number: 2006.44.458

"A westerly perspective VIEW of part of the Town of Cambridge"

Framed print of an ink drawing depicting a field in foreground, trees in middleground, and about twelve to fourteen buildings in background. Clouds are crudely drawn. In upper left corner is a hanging scroll with words in script.

Date: ca. 1927

Maker: Griffin, Samuel (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 174965

Accession Number: 2006.44.809

Medicine Kit

Blue colored metal box with attached lid containing five glass capsules wrapped in silk. Capsules contain aromatic ammonia to be used as smelling salts. Directions printed on small paper card inside box as well as lid.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material), ammonia (ammonium hydroxide)

GUSN: 175047

Accession Number: 1993.845

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder with black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, leather, glass (material)

GUSN: 175050

Accession Number: 1993.843

Vial

Small clear glass graduated cylinder.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175051

Accession Number: 1993.843.1

Vial Case

Black leather covered cylindrical cardboard case.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 175052

Accession Number: 1993.843.2

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesnuffer scissor-shaped with three legs (one leg detached), circular finger holes and spring hinge.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), forging (metal forming)

GUSN: 175056

Accession Number: 1993.826

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed "Milanese Scenery" pattern depicting three figures amongst ruins with Gothic cathedral in background. Outer border pattern of foliate scrolls on dot background. Inner border floral sprays and lacy floral and bead swags.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 175057

Accession Number: 1993.609

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772)

Portrait of Benjamin Gerrish (1717-1772). Half-length portrait of of an older man with gray hair, wearing a brown jacket and white shirt with lace cuff. Right hand is tucked into front of jacket. A painted oval frame encircles sitter. Gilt frame.

Date: 1770-1772

Maker: Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815 (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175059

Accession Number: 2009.22.1

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846)

Portrait of Dr. James Mease (1771-1846). Half-length portrait of a balding man wearing a black jacket over a high collared beige vest and high collared white shirt. Mease holds an open book entitled "Lecture II" in his right hand. Rust-red colored background. Gilt frame with carved leaves in the cor...

Date: 1835

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175060

Accession Number: 2009.22.2

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. (1804-1884). Half length portrait of a dark haired young man wearing a high collared black jacket and white shirt. Sitter is looking to his right. Gilt frame with rope edge.

Date: 1825

Maker: Sully, Robert Matthew, 1803-1855 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 175061

Accession Number: 2009.22.3

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925)

Portrait of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Jr. (1832-1925), as a child. Cherub-like child with blond ringlets, deep brown eyes, rosy cheeks and dark red lips leaning on a brown rock. Gilt frame with gadrooning around edges. Son of Alfred Langdon Elwyn, Sr. and grandson of Thomas Langdon Elwyn. Elwyn Jr. marr...

Date: 1837

Maker: Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 (Artist)

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 175062

Accession Number: 2009.22.4

Portrait of Helen Elwyn Kremer

Portrait of Helen Mary Middleton Elwyn Kremer (b. 1866) (Mrs. William Nance Kremer). Three-quarter length portrait of an older woman with gray hair and dark eyes seated on a gold upholstered sofa. She is wearing a green pendant necklace and a purple silk dress with sheer white lace sleeves. She also...

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Beaux, Cecilia, 1853-1942 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 175063

Accession Number: 2009.22.5

Gordon Wendell

Portrait of Gordon Wendell (1859-1910) painted posthumously from a photograph. Half length portrait of an older man with bald head and large mustache. Wearing dark suit and tie with white dress shirt. Simple silver gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 175064

Accession Number: 2009.22.6

Portriat of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009)

Pastel portrait of Frances Stone Warrick (1921-2009) as a small child. Sitter has blond hair and blue eyes and is wearing a white shirt with ruffled collar. Double frame has decorative inner border of foliate scrolls, entire frame is painted a dark gold. Signed "Casilear Cole/9.13.22" in upper left ...

Date: 1922

Maker: Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: pastels (crayons), pastel paper, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 175065

Accession Number: 2009.22.7

Goddard buggy

Four wheeled buggy with black leather dash and folding leather hood. The singel seat is upholstered in a blue broadcloth. The buggy is supported by two elliptical springs, one on the front axle and the other on the rear axle. The body of the buggy is painted black and the wheels and springs are pain...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Attributed to Chauncey Thomas & Co (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 175074

Accession Number: 2006.44.494

Concord wagon

Four wheeled wagon with rectangular boat shaped body and single leather seat. The wagon is open on all sides and has a black body with gold t-head decorations around the bed of the wagon. The wheels are green with red detailing.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: H. A. Moyer (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, rubber (material)

GUSN: 175083

Accession Number: 2006.44.495

Shrimp dish

Porcelain shrimp dish decorated in green and gilt Bird and Scared Flower pattern. Decorations include flowers, birds, butterflies, and, in the center, in brown, an armorial motif with a hand holding a sword that is run through the head of a boar. An oval border surronds the armorial motif with the...

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175084

Accession Number: 2006.44.3022

Bowl

Small porcelain bowl decorated with decals of two landscape scenes with coach and horses, each marked with the words 'Dicken's Days', in quotes. Also two decals of holly leaves and berries. One scene shows the coach stopped in front of a large house or inn and the other scene has the coach in motion...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175088

Accession Number: 2006.44.3027

Park phaeton

Open four wheeled two seat phaeton. The front and rear seats are upholstered in a dark blue wool and have full back and padded arm rests. There is an elliptical spring on the front axle, while the rear axle has French platform springs. The wheels and body are painted a royal blue with light blue det...

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 175090

Accession Number: 2006.44.497

Democrat sleigh

Open two seat sleigh on four runners. The body of the sleigh is painted a dark green with yellow detailing. The runners are red with yellow detailing. Each seat has a full back and is upholstered in a dark green broadcloth. The sleigh has a rectangular shaped bed with a wooden dash. The seats are re...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, cloth

GUSN: 175093

Accession Number: 2006.44.498

Cream pitcher

Porcelain cream pitcher decorated primarily with blue flowers, highlighted with gilt, flowers with pink petals, yellow centers and green leaves, black foliage and two brown and black birds. The handle is braided. The top edge is a gilt scrolled design.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175095

Accession Number: 2006.44.3028

Portland cutter

Open, one seat Portland cutter on two runners. The cutter has a curved dash with a leather wing on each side. The seat is upholstered in a blue wool fabric. the body and runners are painted blue with pale blue detailing. There is a wooden whip holder in the front, right corner of the cutter. The bod...

Date: 1850-1897

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 175102

Accession Number: 2006.44.496

Ramekin set

Set of five porcelain ramekins and one saucer decorated with blue floral designs. Rim of plate and rim and bowl of ramekins has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175109

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115

Governess cart

Two-wheeled open cart with square tub shaped body and two long harnessing shafts. The upper half of the body is made of wicker, the bottom half is wood that has been painted cream. There is a small door at the back of the cart that provides access to the seats. There are two padded bench seats that ...

Date: ca. 1913

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker, metal

GUSN: 175110

Accession Number: 2006.44.499

Victoria

Four-wheeled open carriage with original folding leather top over the passenger seat. The driver's seat is supported above the dash by a skeleton framework. The body panels are painted maroon, the wheels are rubberized and are painted a dark Brewster green with yellow stripes. The front wheels are s...

Date: Late 19th century

Maker: Ferd F. French & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 175112

Accession Number: 2006.44.500

Saucer

Porcelain saucer decorated with blue floral designs. Rim has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175114

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.1

Ladies Wicker Phaeton

Open four wheel carriage with wicker dash, sides and fenders, with a parasol top. The driver's seat and rear chaperone seat are upholstered in a beige corduroy. The base of the carriage is wood that has been painted black. The wheels are red with fire black striping. The wheels are rubberized. There...

Date: 1860s-1870s

Maker: Brewster & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), wicker, metal, corduroy

GUSN: 175115

Accession Number: 2006.44.501

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekins decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175116

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.2

Ramekin

Porcelain ramekin decorated with blue floral designs. Rim and bowl has shallow impression of parallel lines all around.

Date: 1894-1900

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer) Abram French Company (Importer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 175119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1115.3

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