Historic New England

Bottle

Olive gr; globular body, short neck, flat lip; demi-john.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57487

Accession Number: 1942.4340

Shell

Pink, white; conch with spiral.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57488

Accession Number: 1942.4341

Sewing Box

Two boxes, tiered; square faceted corners; pin cushion; ivory details and knob.

Date: 1857

Maker: Lunt, Edward Osborn (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 57489

Accession Number: 1942.4342

Eagle Figurine

White, eagle with outstretched wings; head turned to anatom. left

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57490

Accession Number: 1942.4343

Paper Lantern

Brown wood hexagonal frame with a pagoda top decorated with Chinese characters and a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57491

Accession Number: 1942.4344

A View in the Neighborhood of Sevenoaks Selected by Mr. T. R. Jolliffe and Professor Cornillot for the Scene of their First Aerial Ascent

Framed etching of a crowd of people gathered around a hydrogen-filled balloon with rolling hills and fields in the distance. Professor Cornillot and Mr. Jolliffee stand in the foreground. Wood frame painted black with gilt edges. See files for biographical details on the pilots and additional inform...

Date: 1825

Maker: Attributed to Gauci, Paul (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57492

Accession Number: 1942.4345

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of flowering landscape pieces

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Weber, Carl (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57493

Accession Number: 1942.4349

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of figures in rustic garb.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Fox, A. (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57494

Accession Number: 1942.4350

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Animal Figurine

Black bird figurine with incised back & rib wings; pink breast, white neck and bottom, and wire legs

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57408

Accession Number: 1942.4265.1

Animal Figurine

Black bird figurine with incised back & rib wings; pink breast, white neck and bottom, and wire legs

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57409

Accession Number: 1942.4265.2

Figurine

Painted wooden figurine depicting a Native American man wearing a gray coat with red trim, moccasins, a feathered headdress with a quiver of arrows on its back.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57410

Accession Number: 1942.4266.1

Figurine

Painted wooden figurine depicting a Native American man wearing a gray coat with red trim, moccasins, a feathered headdress with a quiver of arrows on its back.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57411

Accession Number: 1942.4266.2

Trade Sign

Fish; large teeth, deep cut gill; scales and fins; traces green blue, and gold.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57412

Accession Number: 1942.4267

Animal Figurine

Bird; red head & neck; black back&wings; or-gold breast; wire legs.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57413

Accession Number: 1942.4268

Animal Figurine

Rainbow trout; orange, black, white speckles.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57414

Accession Number: 1942.4269

Picture

Girl on garden path; bl/red dot dress, gr hat; basket; church.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 57415

Accession Number: 1942.4270

Pistol

Curved handle; short barrel with moon and stars; flintlock; stock with diap

Date: 1740-1775

Maker: Possibly Rice, G. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57416

Accession Number: 1942.4271

Sugar Bowl

Blue; oval, footed, scalloped edge; gadroon & bead with cartouche.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57417

Accession Number: 1942.4272

Electric Lamp

Square stepped base; fluted pedestal & columnar body; pierced shd.

Date: 1920-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 57418

Accession Number: 1942.4273

Electric Chandelier

Faceted baluster shaep body, 8 2-part scrolled arms; flared shds.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57419

Accession Number: 1942.4274

Pencil Box

Rectangular ; sliding cover; hndl; chip-carved geom. dec. overall; lid.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57420

Accession Number: 1942.4275

Electric Lamp

Square base, circular foot, baluster & cup body; candle fixt. ; pierced shd

Date: 1920-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57421

Accession Number: 1942.4276

Figurine

Male soldier, blck mustache & goatee; red coat, black pants; kepi hat

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57422

Accession Number: 1942.4277.1

Figurine

Male soldier, blck mustache & goatee; red coat, black pants; kepi hat

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57423

Accession Number: 1942.4277.2

Religious Relic

This Jewish religious relic has a turned baluster support on a square base with a triangular top holding a spherical crystal. Painted on the front are the names of the four archangels "Michael. Gabriel. Rafael. Uriel." at the top of the triangle is a painted Star of David. It was possibly used in me...

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57424

Accession Number: 1942.4278

Figurine

Stnding man, full-lngth; black uniform, cap, tassle; long hair.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57425

Accession Number: 1942.4279

Surveyor's Compass

Round compass enclosed in a case; sights at ends; cover; hole in bottom

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57426

Accession Number: 1942.4280

Block

Blocks in box with sliding cover; smalll pieces, columns, rectangs

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57427

Accession Number: 1942.4281

Belaying Pin

Natural, turned; cylindr. , neck band, bulbous head, tapers to pnt

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57428

Accession Number: 1942.4282

Hourglass

Circular frame with 5 supports, incised circles, bulbous bottles.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), sandalwood (wood)

GUSN: 57429

Accession Number: 1942.4283

Carved Owl Figurine

This carved wooden owl has a mottled painted body in yellow, red, and black and dark green painted legs.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57430

Accession Number: 1942.4284

Bracelet

Shells strung with elaborate knots; in small box with yellow interior, sliding cover

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57431

Accession Number: 1942.4285

Jack-in-the-box

Clown with red cape, black hair, brown sack with wh collar; red square box

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), painting (coating), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57432

Accession Number: 1942.4286

Folding Rule

Rectangular with measures from inches to 1/4inch; hinged with bolt.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57433

Accession Number: 1942.4287

Table

Natural; turned cylindr. form, faceted foot; square shoulder.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57434

Accession Number: 1942.4288

Busk

Flat rectangular form with round ends; scrimshaw heart, house, plants/willw

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57435

Accession Number: 1942.4290

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