Historic New England

Ring

Gold band inset with table-worked brown hair. Center plaque has black enamel spelling "Lydia." in Gothic script.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101110

Accession Number: 1931.1623

Ring

Gold hollow band with swirled cut-outs revealing brown table-worked hair.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101111

Accession Number: 1931.1802

Memorial Ring

This rose gold ring is set at the center with a plait of white hair under a rectangle of glass surrounded by faceted jet stones. The split shoulders of the ring are decorated with rococo scrolls.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101112

Accession Number: 1913.108

Ring

Gold ring with center plaque, sides of band are cut out in Greek key design to show inset table-worked brown hair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101113

Accession Number: 1944.332

Mourning Ring

Circular gold mounting with woven white and brown hair under crystal, engraved on reverse and around band.

Date: 1806

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101114

Accession Number: 1931.1962

Ring

Gold mounting and band, rectangular center set with a plait of hair under glass surrounded by faceted jet beads.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101115

Accession Number: 1946.370

Ring

Gold band with table-worked brown hair insert, oval center plaque engraved "FA." Original fitted round red leather covered box.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101116

Accession Number: 1921.65

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings.

Date: 1882-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101117

Accession Number: 1924.904

Mourning Ring

Gold mounting with floral chased split shoulders, center set with plait of hair under glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted black glass beads.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101118

Accession Number: 1927.883

This gold ring is set with a plait of hair under a rectangular section of glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted jet stones. The split shoulders on the band flank the central element and are decorated with floral scrolls.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101119

Accession Number: 1916.223

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with rectangular gold cartouche engraved "SPE."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101120

Accession Number: 1924.226

Ring

Gold ring with black enamel (closer to very dark blue) in Greek key motif, center contains hair set under glass.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101121

Accession Number: 1940.497

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings engraved "Nancy."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101122

Accession Number: 1924.228

Ring

Gold mounting with foliate engraved shoulders, center stone or hair is missing, engraved on reverse.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101123

Accession Number: 1928.891

Wagon Bench

Rectangular seat set below. solid sides; 4 triangular brackets under corners

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59176

Accession Number: 1942.2309

Throw Pillow

Rectangular with a pattern of roses on a milled background.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 59177

Accession Number: 1942.2310

Vase

Brown and mustard colored round vase that tapers at the base. Incised with Chinese figures.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59178

Accession Number: 1942.2311

Jardiniere Base

Round wooden base with an opening at the center, molded and stained.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 59179

Accession Number: 1942.2312

Oil Lantern

Electrified lantern with a colorless cylindrical shade; wire frame; black mounts; circle and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Cown?, J. D. E. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59180

Accession Number: 1942.2313

Worked Stone

Aqua and white geological specimen with slag casing deposits.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59181

Accession Number: 1942.2314

Worked Stone

Amber and brown specimen of rounded, polished petrified wood.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59182

Accession Number: 1942.2315

Worked Stone

Green, rounded, polished malachite, veined.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59183

Accession Number: 1942.2316

Worked Stone

Purple stone with an irregular shape; flourite with crystals.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59184

Accession Number: 1942.2317

Rocking Windsor Settee

Thumb-back Windsor settee with four bamboo turned legs, turned stretchers, and rockers. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 59185

Accession Number: 1942.2318

Lantern

Electrified lantern with a green bulbous shade, black conical top, and a diamond and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59186

Accession Number: 1942.2320

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust-length relief profile of a man in military uniform and red robe; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59187

Accession Number: 1942.2321.1

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust length relief profile of a woman wearing a red robe with yellow trim; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59188

Accession Number: 1942.2321.2

Food Storage Jar

Blue and gray jar with an indented bulbous form and a lid. Decorated with a foliated arabesque pattern and overall crackle in the glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59189

Accession Number: 1942.2340

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59190

Accession Number: 1942.4517.1

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59191

Accession Number: 1942.4517.2

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59192

Accession Number: 1942.4517.3

Decorative Door

Rectangular door with two wrought iron strap hinges, elaborate scroll decoration, and a knob and latch. Painted green.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59193

Accession Number: 1942.5002

Fanlight

Arched fanlight with molding and foliated spandrels. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59194

Accession Number: 1942.5003

Fanlight

Rectangular fanlight with gold painted fretwork, a floral motif, and six lights.

Date: 1910-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 59195

Accession Number: 1942.5004

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl with pink palette. Bowl has round tapering sides and a footed base. Painted scenes of mandarin figures at leisure. Interior has geometric and floral motifs.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59196

Accession Number: 1942.1641

Snuff Bottle

Amber brown bottle, flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59197

Accession Number: 1942.2085

Snuff Bottle

Amber yellow; flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap; ivory spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59198

Accession Number: 1942.2086

Tea Caddy

Turquoise tea caddy, square with straight sides and paneled sections with geometric patterns and a lid.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59199

Accession Number: 1942.2218

Wedding Basket

Carved and pierced eight-sided decorative ivory basket with handle. Decorative knop of a seated figure.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59200

Accession Number: 1942.2319

Bowl

Clear jade bowl, shallow with three legs and handles and a carved floral design.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59201

Accession Number: 1942.2640

Goblet

Goblet enncrusted with glass cut to look like gemstones, with a cover, and geometric and floral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 59202

Accession Number: 1942.2767

Plaque

Green and orange dragon head with a mottled glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59203

Accession Number: 1942.2768

Figurine

Green figurine of a standing Chinese man holding a fan.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59204

Accession Number: 1942.2769

Trinket Box

Box with a dark patina with traces of red with four ball feet and a lock.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: E. F. Caldavery & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 59205

Accession Number: 1942.2770

Vase

Brown and green vase with a bulb body and narrow neck with a decoration of cranes and trees.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59206

Accession Number: 1942.2771

Statue

Terracotta statue of a standing Buddha.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 59207

Accession Number: 1942.2772

Fireplace Shovel

Shovel with brass lemon topped handles and a cast iron pan. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59208

Accession Number: 1942.2773.1

Fireplace Tongs

Tongs with brass lemon topped handles. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59209

Accession Number: 1942.2773.2

Fireplace Poker

Poker with brass lemon topped handles. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59210

Accession Number: 1942.2773.3

Andiron

Andiron with a ball topped columnar shaft and ball and claw feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 59211

Accession Number: 1942.2774.1

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