Historic New England

Banjo Clock

Gilded and turned spear-like finial. White enameled face with roman numerals and partially intact inscription "Simon Willard / Boston" above and another partially legible inscription "No. 4(1?)22". Throat and pendulum box edges stenciled with gilt leaf garland with stripe behind and eight point st...

Date: 1810-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), mahogany (wood), glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 253548

Accession Number: 1999.240

Candlesticks

Pair of candlesticks

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 253555

Accession Number: 1999.244

Candlestick

Hexagonal bobeche, with flared cylindrical candle socket. Hexagonal flared pedestal with rings above and below. Cylindrical base on square foot with cut corners. Base screws off pedestal.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253556

Accession Number: 1999.244.1

Candlestick

Hexagonal bobeche, with flared cylindrical candle socket. Hexagonal flared pedestal with rings above and below. Cylindrical base on square foot with cut corners. Base screws off pedestal.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253557

Accession Number: 1999.244.2

Pair of Sconces

Pair of sconces

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), mirrors

GUSN: 253558

Accession Number: 1999.226

Sconce

Cicular, dished, pieced mirror glass reflector with raised foot on back. Cylinder stem slants down from bottom of reflector connecting candle socket with crimpled drip pan below.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253559

Accession Number: 1999.226.1

Sconce

Cicular, dished, pieced mirror glass reflector with raised foot on back. Cylinder stem slants down from bottom of reflector connecting candle socket with crimpled drip pan below.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 253560

Accession Number: 1999.226.2

Rollo-chair Toy

Tin rollo-chair being pushed by painted tin male figure wearing a cap and uniform-like outfit with stripes at the cuffs, the lower edge of the jacket and on the inside and outside seams of the pants; covered rollo-chair has three wheels and port holes on either side of the hood.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), wheels (components)

GUSN: 251006

Accession Number: 1949.792

Nautical Scene of English Channel

Oil painting of a ship in the English Channel, chalk cliffs of Dover and Eddystone Light in background. Engraving of Thacher coat of arms pasted on back of canvas.

Maker: Pierce, J. W. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil painting (technique)

GUSN: 251009

Accession Number: 1942.1153

Horseless Carriage Wind-up Toy

Paint-decorated tin horseless carriage toy; an adult male figure with moustache and a child ride facing each other; the carriage has four spoked wheels; thumb screw on the side of the carriage.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 251013

Accession Number: 1949.793

Alphabet Cards

Thick paper cards imprinted with letters of the alphabet, brief verse, and an illustration of a flower or other vegetation.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 251019

Accession Number: 1949.794

Alphabet Blocks

Alphabet blocks with images of animals and their names: "FROG" and "WREN"; the third block is narrower than the other two and depicts a cat, without a name. The blocks are wider than they are deep; appear to be wood covered in printed paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), printing (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 251024

Accession Number: 1949.795.1-3

Toy Fire Engine

Metal fire engine with six wheels with open spokes; vertical cylinder-shaped engine, dome-shaped, knop-topped; driven by seated fireman in fireman's hat and uniform; drawn by three horses; painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 251028

Accession Number: 1949.796

Ice Wagon Pull Toy

Metal ice wagon pull toy with six wheels; male driver wearing a hat; drawn by two horses.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, moving (operational attribute)

GUSN: 251031

Accession Number: 1949.797

Horse-drawn Carriage Pull Toy

Metal horse-drawb carriage pull toy with three wheels; one horse, no driver; enclosed seat as well as a seat in the back on the exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 251033

Accession Number: 1949.798

Horse Pull Toy

Metal pull toy horse attached to an axel with two wheels.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 251037

Accession Number: 1949.799

Dress

Dress with attached bodice and skirt [A] made of green silk brocade with foliate pattern. Dress has a second [detached] bodice [B] also made of green silk brocade.

Date: 1810s-1930s

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 251124

Accession Number: 1999.64

Gown

Off white silk gown with Empire style bodice; peach-colored satin waistband/ribbon; hook and eye closure; bodice and skirt decorated with rose motif; sequins, lace, beads.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 251146

Accession Number: 1999.102

Toy Horse-drawn Wago

Molded metal pull toy with three wheels; in shape of wagon pulled by a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, molding (forming), wheels (components)

GUSN: 251273

Accession Number: 1949.800

Doll with Composition Head

Doll with composition head; blue dress with net overdress.

Maker: unknown

Material: composition (material), cloth, net (textile)

GUSN: 251276

Accession Number: 1949.801

Doll with Porcelain Head

Porcelain head; green and yellow print dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, paint (coating), cloth, printed textile materials

GUSN: 251277

Accession Number: 1949.803

Doll with Porcelain Head

Doll with porcelain head; brick-red dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, cloth

GUSN: 251278

Accession Number: 1949.804

Stool with Three Legs

Stool with three turned legs; ovoid feet; rounded edges on seat; painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 251279

Accession Number: 1949.806

Partial Set of Tableware

Partial soup or luncheon set; Japanoiserie; white; scalloped edge; painted band around edge; bird, insect, floral decoration.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), paint by function, glaze

GUSN: 251280

Accession Number: 1949.807.1-31

Ceramic Tray

Green majolica; card or dresser tray; rectangular.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 251281

Accession Number: 1949.809

"John Gilpin" Alphabet Plates

Child's alphabet plates; depict "John Gilpin" scenes, from the series; alphabet molded into the rim.

Maker: Edge Malkin & Co. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, printing (process)

GUSN: 251282

Accession Number: 1949.810.1-2

Carved Wooden Figurehead

Carved wood; female image; fitted bodice; drape over left shoulder; lower left arm and right had are missing; painted.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251283

Accession Number: 1949.813

Cup

Cylindrical cup with straight sides. Rolled and chased rim. Small footed base.

Date: ca. 1715

Maker: Coney, John (American silversmith, 1655-1722) (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 251284

Accession Number: 2006.44.3159

Portrait of Henry Loring (1792-1866)

Portrait of Henry Loring (1792-1866). Subject is seated on upholstered red chair with wooden handles, in a three-quarter view, wearing a black jacket, red waistcoat, and white shirt. Behind subject is grey drapery. Painting is set in a gold nineteenth century frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251374

Accession Number: 2003.26.1

Portrait of Mary Wyer Crehore (1827-1898)

Oval bust length portrait of Mary Wyer Crehore (1827-1898) shows a young woman with gold earrings, lace collar, and brooch attached to plain button-front dress. Daughter of Henry Loring and Elizabeth Tracy Loring. Married Dr Charles Frederick Crehore (2003.26.4). Mother of Frederic Morton Crehore (2...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251375

Accession Number: 2003.26.3

Portrait of Dr. Charles Frederic Crehore (1828-1893)

Portrait of Dr. Charles Frederic Crehore (1828-1893) of Newton, MA; a bearded gentleman seated in a red upholstered chair, three-quarter view. Subject is looking left, holding a cane, with other hand on lap. Husband of Mary Wyer Crehore (2003.26.3) and father of Frederic Morton Crehore (2003.26.5).

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251377

Accession Number: 2003.26.4

Portrait of Frederic Morton Crehore (1858-1919)

Portrait of a seated gentleman, Frederic Morton Crehore (1858-1919), with a mustache; three-quarter view; wearing a dark suit holding a pair of rust-colored gloves. His arm is resting on a table. Husband of Frances Isabel Carter Cregore (2003.26.6), son of Dr. Charles Frederick Crehore (2003.26.4) a...

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251383

Accession Number: 2003.26.5

Portrait of Frances Isabel Carter Crehore (1863-1941)

Portrait of a seated matronly woman, Frances Isabel Crehore (1863-1941), in a dark dress, wearing a black ribbon choker and bracelet. She has grey hair parted in center. Wife of Frederic Morton Crehore (2003.26.5).

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: Pollak-Ottendorff, Emil, 1863- (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 251384

Accession Number: 2003.26.6

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251388

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.1

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251390

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.2

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251391

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.3

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251392

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.4

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251393

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.5

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251394

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.6

Window Frame

Wood window frame with a flared pediment. It has four metal brackets for shutters, and square-cut nails on the back.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 251396

Accession Number: 1999.101.1

Footstool

Bamboo-turned splay legs with dowel stretchers; painted red

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 251422

Accession Number: 1949.815

Doll's Chair

Doll's side chair; rush seat; stretchers; painted copper-color with yellow decoration on slats.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251423

Accession Number: 1949.816

Doll's Dropleaf Dining Table

Doll's wooden dropleaf dining table; turned legs; rounded leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), stain (coating), hinge components

GUSN: 251424

Accession Number: 1949.817

Miniature Painted Chest

Miniature doll chest; wood; painted green; paint-decorated with tulips.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251425

Accession Number: 1949.818

Toy Bird in Birdcage

Windup toy; tin bird in metal birdcage; swings from metal stand with round base; painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), metal, paint (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 251426

Accession Number: 1949.819

Miniature Castiron Toy Cannon

Miniature castiron toy canon.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 251427

Accession Number: 1949.820

Miniature Captain's Chair

Miniature wooden arm chair; captain's chair-type; toy.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 251428

Accession Number: 1949.821

Writing Box

Writing box; slant-top; interior compartments; yellow and green paint with floral decoartion on sides; locking

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251429

Accession Number: 1949.822

Burl Bowl

Turned burl bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 251430

Accession Number: 1949.823

Doll's Dropleaf Table

Doll's dropleaf, miniature dining table; turned legs, rounded leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 251431

Accession Number: 1949.824

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