Historic New England

Vase

Mexican pottery vase with a cover and stag decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 171012

Accession Number: 2006.44.1212AB

Covered bowl

Round, ceramic bowl with cover. White with painted purple florals and gold "AW." Some wear of paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171015

Accession Number: 2006.44.2367AB

Mantel clock

Chinese style glazed ceramic mantel clock with animals on the top and sides and a glass door protecting the clock face.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: ceramic (material), glass (material), bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1190

Comb

Ivory comb.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171017

Accession Number: 2006.44.2366

Hand mirror

Round hand mirror with circular handle. Ivory colored with blue painted intials "NBP."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171018

Accession Number: 2006.44.2365

Emery cushion

Round, white pin cushion with ruffled cover and crocheted doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: emery, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171019

Accession Number: 2006.44.2370

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171021

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.1AB

Perfume bottle

Round cut glass perfume bottle with stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171025

Accession Number: 2006.44.2369.2AB

Framed photographic print

Photograph of Stephen Phillips VI (1907-1971) as a baby. Black oval frame.

Date: 1907-1908

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171026

Accession Number: 2006.44.2368

Box

Round metal box with cover and relief decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171027

Accession Number: 2006.44.1400AB

Figurine

Carved ivory elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171028

Accession Number: 2006.44.1399

Candlestick

Ceramic candlestick with wide bowl shaped base and round handle. Blue painted trim and black "JD."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171029

Accession Number: 2006.44.2364

Figurine

Black figurine of an elephant with white ivory tusks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171030

Accession Number: 2006.44.1398

Statue

Carved jade statue of deer and man.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171031

Accession Number: 2006.44.1397

Table runner

White table runner with gold zig-zag decorative stitching and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 171032

Accession Number: 2006.44.2371

Model of the Taj Mahal

Alabaster model of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1401

Lap desk

Rectangular rosewood lap desk with mother-of-pearl inlay. Brass handles and golden oriental bird design textile. Green felt bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), mother of pearl

GUSN: 171034

Accession Number: 2006.44.2346

Box

Round red lacquer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1219

Chest of drawers

Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers. Serpentine-front with four drawers with progressively larger size on bottom. Brass handles and claw and ball front feet.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171036

Accession Number: 2006.44.2337

Pier mirror

Federal style giltwood and eglomise pier mirror. Depiction of Harrington House at top. Carved rope trim and ball shaped dentils.

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding

GUSN: 171037

Accession Number: 2006.44.2342

Figurine

Small colored ceramic asian woman playing a luth.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171041

Accession Number: 2006.44.2173

Disk

Small red disk with engraved bird and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171042

Accession Number: 2006.44.2167

Wall sconces

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171043

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.1

Carving of the Tower of Pisa

Carved alabaster leaning Tower of Pisa with a circular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171044

Accession Number: 2006.44.2168

Scepter

Green carved stone scepter with a little handle and a bat pattern on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171045

Accession Number: 2006.44.2172

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.2

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 171049

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.1

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171054

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.4

Box

Small brass dresser shaped box with hinge lid. Attributes of music on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171055

Accession Number: 2006.44.2166

Basket

Woven wicker basket in three parts with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 171056

Accession Number: 2006.44.2359A-C

Pitcher

Small gold pitcher with a purple stripe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171057

Accession Number: 2006.44.2169

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171058

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.1

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB

Bucket

Brass bucket with oval shaped base. Large handle on top and small handle on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171081

Accession Number: 2006.44.2334

Chaise longue

Cream colored upholstered longue chair. Five buttons on back and ruffle around bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 171082

Accession Number: 2006.44.2361

Wax Relief Portrait

White wax relief portrait of a man facing left wearing a military uniform, set on blue background and mounted in an oval painted black molded frame.

Date: 1796

Maker: Tassie, James (Sculptor)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103985

Accession Number: 1924.112

Picture Frame

Double picture frame covered in pink velvet with large cream and brown flowers.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103986

Accession Number: 1942.5170

Picture Frame

Double picture frame covered in peach silk with dark orange Chinese characters.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103987

Accession Number: 1942.5171

Wax Relief Portrait

White wax bas-relief bust length portrait of a man facing left, set in an oval leather hinged case with burgundy velvet lining.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Ball, Thomas (Sculptor)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103988

Accession Number: 1931.495

Bowl

Circular brass bowl with engraved decoration including flowers, Asiatic characters, and a frog.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (action)

GUSN: 170370

Accession Number: 2006.44.964

Funnel

Dark metal funnel with ring handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 170376

Accession Number: 2006.44.2299

Coaster

Round ceramic base with pierced metal sides. Painted blue pastoral scene with windmill.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170377

Accession Number: 2006.44.2811.1

Coaster

Round ceramic bottom with pierced metal edge. Painted blue sailboat scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170378

Accession Number: 2006.44.2811.5

Coaster

Round ceramic base with pierced metal sides. Painted blue sailboat scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 170380

Accession Number: 2006.44.2811.4

Coaster

Round ceramic bottom with pierced metal edge. Painted blue rowboat scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170383

Accession Number: 2006.44.2811.3

Ice cream scoop

Metal ice cream conic shaped scraper with a key and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 170388

Accession Number: 2006.44.2304

Search Collections

Displaying: 197451 - 197500 of 229,711