Historic New England

Hall wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments and several unused rolls, ashlar pattern of gray, white, and beige blocks with horses pulling a man in a chariot, accompanied by a flying cherub. Fragments from envelope marked "Paper from #34 at the Restoration". Removed from the 1st and 2nd floor Hall by Betty Phillips during t...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225638

Accession Number: 2006.44.3488

Library wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments and unused rolls, tan grasscloth printed with dark green leaves. From envelope marked "Paper from #34 at the Restoration". Removed from the Library by Betty Phillips during the 1971-1974 restoration. Additional unused rolls were found on the third floor during inventory. This pap...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225639

Accession Number: 2006.44.3489

Bridal Veil

White toile veil, no decoration; attached at nape to turban headpiece of French silk; adorned with applied white embroidered flowers, to match wedding dress; plastic comb inside headpiece.

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material), silk (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 225660

Accession Number: 2003.19.2.1

"Art Royal" Parlor Stove

"Art Royal" parlor stove with ceramic tile decoration. Model No. 20.

Date: 1885

Maker: Phillips & Clark Stove Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cast iron, mica (mineral), ceramic tile

GUSN: 225663

Accession Number: 2010.21.1

Portable oven

Small black painted metal oven with open bottom. Rectangular shape with pressed circle decoration on front and sides. Hinged front panel with turned wooden handle locking mechanism. Two interior metal rack shelves, one adjustable, one fixed. Hinged handle with turned wooden grip at top of each side....

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material), embossing

GUSN: 225664

Accession Number: 2010.21.2

Bandbox

Oval pasteboard bandbox (A) with lid (B). Box and lid are covered with block printed wallpaper with a floral stripe of morning glories, roses, and other flowers. Printed in blues, greens, browns, oranges and white on ungrounded paper. Rim of lid is covered in block printed wallpaper. Pattern appears...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225665

Accession Number: 2010.21.3AB

Roller window shade

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225666

Accession Number: 2010.21.4

Commemorative tin plate

Commemorative tin plate with image of kitchen where John Greenleaf Whittier was born.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225667

Accession Number: 2010.21.5

Wedding Gown

White silk organza gown; double layer of silk organza over silk taffeta lining; sleeveless; empire waist; v-neckline; straps and bodice have applied white embroidered flowers (Alencon lace); a-line skirt has seam about seventeen inch from hem, below which skirt flares and ruffles; zipper on back.

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 225678

Accession Number: 2003.19.1.1

Cape

Matching organza cape; applied flowers at neckline; tiered ruffle along edge throughout length of cape.

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 225679

Accession Number: 2003.19.1.2

Bridesmaids Dress

White crepe floor-length dress with green satin ribbon at waist; sleeveless with thin straps; empire waist; scoop neckline; white sheer ruffle covers shoulders and bodice; a-line shape with seam approximately twelve inches from hem from which skirt flares and ruffles at hem; silk taffeta lining; bac...

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), taffeta, satin

GUSN: 225684

Accession Number: 2003.19.3

Coat hanger

White plastic hanger with swivel metal hook and manufacturer's name in gold on one side.

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 225711

Accession Number: 2003.19.4

Photographic Print

Black and white photograph of a bride, Joanne Tuttle; subject is shown full-length, facing forward; beige matting; gold frame; glass over photo.

Date: May 27, 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 225713

Accession Number: 2003.19.5

Photograph

Black and white photograph of bride, Joanne Tuttle, matted on beige mattboard. Depicts bride from behind, looking towards the right, full-length pose.

Date: May 17, 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), matting (supporting)

GUSN: 225716

Accession Number: 2003.19.6

Photograph

Black and white photograph of bride, Joanne Tuttle, matted on beige matteboard. Depicts bride facing foward; full length pose.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), matting (supporting)

GUSN: 225718

Accession Number: 2003.19.7

Ingrain Carpet

Ingrain carpet consisting of bands of alternating in color- two tone red and green; each band consists of small red or green double trefoils separated by red or green wavy and straight lines; edges are hemmed.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), ingrain carpets

GUSN: 225719

Accession Number: 2003.20

Comb and Hairbrush Set

Black leather case with silver "JLL" on top center; hinge lid; purple silk and velvet inscribed (in black) "JLL"; boar hair bristles; two horn combs.

Date: 1880s

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, ivory (tooth component), silver (metal), hair, horn (animal material), velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 225720

Accession Number: 2003.23.1-.9

Window Curtain

Two white rectangular panels with green "pinwheel." Dots and ruffled edges attached by a green ruffle valance with white "pinwheel" dots.

Date: 1936-1952

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225723

Accession Number: 2003.25.1A

Window Curtain

Tieback- green with white "pinwheel" dots and white ruffled edge

Date: 1936-1952

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225725

Accession Number: 2003.25.1B

Window Curtains

Tiebacks-green ruffles with three white stripes at lower edge.

Date: 1936-1952

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225726

Accession Number: 2003.25.1CD

Chamber Stick

Silver chamberstick engraved with the Codman coat of arms. Stamped "JMC" and "1781" on bottom. Full set of hallmarks.

Date: 1783-1784

Maker: Scofield, John (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 225730

Accession Number: 2010.22.1

Fish Slice

Silver fish slice with engraved foliate scroll and dolphin decoration on blade. Codman bird holding branch emblem engraved on handle.

Date: 1860

Maker: Foster, George B. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 225731

Accession Number: 2010.22.2

Wallpaper fragments

Wallpaper fragments, large blue floral pattern on blue ground. William Morris style. A sample of this paper remains on the wall in the second floor hallway just outside Stephen's bedroom. The wallpaper was found underneath a section of wall that was removed during the 1971-1974 renovations. It pre-d...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225800

Accession Number: 2006.44.3490A-D

Parlor wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments, beige grasscloth. From envelope marked "Paper from #34 at the Restoration". Removed from the Parlor by Betty Phillips during the 1971-1974 restoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225801

Accession Number: 2006.44.3491A-C

Wallpaper fragment

Wallpaper fragment, cream colored grasscloth. Appears to be a modern reproduction.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 225802

Accession Number: 2006.44.3492

Brush

Rectangular wood brush with tan, white, and brown horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 225803

Accession Number: 2006.44.3493

Brush

Wooden brush, oval with black horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 225804

Accession Number: 2006.44.3494

Brush

Wooden brush, oval with white horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 225805

Accession Number: 2006.44.3495

Brush

Wooden brush, oval with yellow bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 225806

Accession Number: 2006.44.3496

Brush

Wooden brush, oval with yellow bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 225807

Accession Number: 2006.44.3497

Coral

White coral rock with feather-like fins. Oblong shape with recessed underside.

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material)

GUSN: 225808

Accession Number: 2006.44.3498

Hearth brush

Hearth brush, wooden handle with knob end. Bristles missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 225809

Accession Number: 2006.44.3499

Bookend

Brass book holder. Two ends connected by brass rods. Abraham Lincoln's face is embossed on each end.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225810

Accession Number: 2006.44.3500

Box

Box with lid, triangular shape with green lacquer decoration. Gold painted birds and grasses painted on lid. Black lacquer interior and bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 225811

Accession Number: 2006.44.3501AB

Bell

Bell, black wooden handle with brass body. Metal clapper.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225812

Accession Number: 2006.44.3502

Candleholder

Candleholder, oval shape with bent edges, hammered design. Center post with square top holds candle. Curved handle. Painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 225813

Accession Number: 2006.44.3503

Compass

Compass in black metal case. White dial with black numerals and yellow arrows. Circular case has attached brass belt ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 225814

Accession Number: 2006.44.3504

Container

Cylindrical wooden container painted with face of a balding man [A-top] wearing a kimono [B-bottom].

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 225815

Accession Number: 2006.44.3505AB

Sea Shell

Half sea shell, interior painted with sunset beach scene. Turtle with shell back and moveable paper feet glued on "beach".

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 225816

Accession Number: 2006.44.3506

Plate

Small, round pewter plate.

Date: 1817-1850

Maker: Calder, William (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 225918

Accession Number: 1949.148

Manning-Bowman Lightup

Match holder, step pyramid shaped chrome container [a] with removable cardboard insert [b] to hold matches.

Maker: Manning, Bowman & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: chrome steel, cardboard

GUSN: 241371

Accession Number: 2006.44.3507AB

Chest of Drawers

Panelled chest of drawers. Black walnut primary wood with Spanish cedar, white pine, red oak, and tulipwood. Coved cornice attached to edges of top. Joined case with two-panel sides. Drawer fronts composed of boards with applied moldings to simulate panels. X-shaped geometric molding on second ...

Date: 1670-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), American tulipwood (wood), red oak (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241372

Accession Number: 1971.66

Brass kylin stamp

Rectangular brass stamp with figure of a Chinese kylin [a mythological animal that combines the features of a dragon, lion, deer, and ox] on top. Chinese characters engraved on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241373

Accession Number: 2006.44.3508

Harmonica

Harmonica [a], rectangular shape with metal exterior and red striped wooden interior. Original tin box [b] with hinged lid. Box lid printed with blue background, text, and oval medallion of a young man playing the violin.

Maker: unknown

Material: chrome steel, wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 241375

Accession Number: 2006.44.3509AB

Holder

Holder, black painted circular tray with vertical rectangular center pieces placed about 3/4" apart. Vertical pieces have painted decoration of four small white flowers connected by green lines. Exact purpose of object is unknown.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 241376

Accession Number: 2006.44.3510

Tobacco tin

Tobacco tin, tall oval shape with hinged lid. Half and Half brand tobacco. Partially used tin contains original paper bag filled with tobacco leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 241377

Accession Number: 2006.44.3511

Thermometer

Thermometer mounted on a brass plaque with engraved numbers, plaque attached to wooden base. Small brass ring at top for hanging. Mercury still encased in glass tube.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), mercury, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241378

Accession Number: 2006.44.3512

Flower vase

Flower vase, three small ceramic pots joined together by three winged cherubs. Squat shaped pots with sloping shoulders to circular rim, dark blue glaze. Cherubs have a pale green-blue glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 241379

Accession Number: 2006.44.3513

Arm Chair

Arm chair, Chippendale form with pierced splat. Gothic arch at center top, spiral leaf ears on crest. Marlborough legs and beaded edge. Well-modeled arms with rounded hand holds and curved arm supports with paired volutes. Back legs are chamfered below stretchers on outside front. Serpentine center ...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: Possibly Short, Joseph, 1771-1819 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood), cloth

GUSN: 241380

Accession Number: 1966.286

Donald Duck finger puppet

Donald Duck finger puppet. Molded plastic figure of a duck wearing a sailor suit and sailor hat. Suit and hat painted blue, red painted bow tie, beak and feet painted yellow.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 241381

Accession Number: 2006.44.3514

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