Historic New England

Artifact

Branch entwined with a black serpent, possibly the handle of a cane.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60784

Accession Number: 1942.2608

Cigarette Holder

Cylindrical holder with an orange plastic mouthpiece, in a leather case.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 60785

Accession Number: 1942.2609

Bell

Cylindrical handle ending in four feet with four bells suspended.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60786

Accession Number: 1942.2610

Pipe

Squared stem with stylized floral relief, a kettle shaped bowl, and a lid.

Date: 1700-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60787

Accession Number: 1942.2611

Flask

Brown, highly polished gourd flask in a dumbbell shape with a stopper and a cord.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd

GUSN: 60788

Accession Number: 1942.2612

Flower Vase

Amethyst-colored glass vase with a trumpet shape and a circular base.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60789

Accession Number: 1942.2613

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60790

Accession Number: 1942.2614.1

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

Jar

Amethyst-colored glass jar with round with straight sides and a conical lid with a clear glass finial.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 60798

Accession Number: 1942.2622

Compote

Purple and white marbleized glass compote with a round bowl on a pedestal with a round base.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60799

Accession Number: 1942.2624

Kaleidoscope

Circular base with a baluster shaped pedestal and a brass cylinder with a ship's wheel focus.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 60800

Accession Number: 1942.2626

Candlestand

Square top with indented corners, three cabriole, legs, and a shaft with an urn and flattened ball.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60801

Accession Number: 1942.2627

Throw Pillow

Square pillow with multi-color, three-dimensional flowers and leaves embroidered on a black ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, horsehair, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60802

Accession Number: 1942.2628

Stool

Upholstered berlin work covering; rectangular frame with swept sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60803

Accession Number: 1942.2629

Writing Table

Inlaid and veneered writing table with three drawers and four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60804

Accession Number: 1942.2630

Mahogany banjo clock. Hinged cover over drum head. Gilded, lyre-shaped throat has glass panel. Rectangular panel also has glass cover with eglomise cartouche and banners. Circular dial. Shell Replaced finial. Clock supported by shell-carved bracket that is not original to clock.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Currier & Foster (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 60805

Accession Number: 1942.2631

Figurine of a Man

Carved wood standing figure of a Buddhist god holding a box. Dark finsh.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60957

Accession Number: 1942.1654

Basket

Toleware fruit basket, sleigh shaped with footed base. Two rectangular feet. Red, gold, and black foliage motif on sides.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 60958

Accession Number: 1942.1721

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60959

Accession Number: 1942.1842.1

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60960

Accession Number: 1942.1842.2

Bottle

Brown-green glass bottle with a globular body, a narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60961

Accession Number: 1942.1845

Bottle

Dark green glass bottle with a globular body, narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60962

Accession Number: 1942.1846

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60963

Accession Number: 1942.1847.1

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal)

GUSN: 60964

Accession Number: 1942.1847.2

Map-"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova"

Map depicting portions of the east coast of North America with pictoral elements including tall ships, bears, Native Americans, and canoes. Hand-colored. Appears to be a page from an atlas.

Date: 1675-1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60965

Accession Number: 1942.1848

Map of Boston

Framed map of the town of Boston and of Boston Harbor.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60966

Accession Number: 1942.1849

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60967

Accession Number: 1942.1851.1

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60968

Accession Number: 1942.1851.2

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in a military uniform with epaulets, a cravat, and a cape. In a round frame.

Date: 1775-1815

Maker: Rietti, M. (Maker)

GUSN: 60969

Accession Number: 1942.1852

Figurine of a Man and a Woman

Green, white, and red figurine of a standing man and a seated woman with a tree between.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60970

Accession Number: 1942.1853

Fruit Bowl

Brown oval lattice work basket with applied leaves, flowers, and branches.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60971

Accession Number: 1942.1855

Print

Calligraphic writing around a portriat of George Washington with angels and masonic imagery. Framed.

Date: 1817

Maker: AFTER Tyler, Benjamin O. (Maker) Maverick, P. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60972

Accession Number: 1942.1856

Electric Lamp

Lamp with a candlestick base with a lobed, weighted foot and baluster shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60973

Accession Number: 1942.1857

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60974

Accession Number: 1942.1858.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60975

Accession Number: 1942.1858.2

Rinser

Oval wine glass cooler with a scalloped rim with swan's head handles, painted red with fruit decorations.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60976

Accession Number: 1942.1860

Mug

Cream and blackcylindrical mug with an ear-shaped handle and a transfer printed decoration of a boxing match.

Date: 1788-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60977

Accession Number: 1942.1861

Mug

Blue, buff, black, and gilt cylindrical mug with a strap handle and decoration of checked bands and a ship.

Date: 1795-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mocha ware

GUSN: 60978

Accession Number: 1942.1862

Box

Oval box with grained decoration, a hinged lid, and oval handle and latch, and a red interior.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60979

Accession Number: 1942.1863

Box

Oval box with barrel construction, painted teal and blue with black floral stencils on lid.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Foskett, S. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 60980

Accession Number: 1942.1864

Jug

Brown jug with a bulbous body, a narrow mouth, two strap handles, and an incised band.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60981

Accession Number: 1942.1865

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60982

Accession Number: 1942.1866.1

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60983

Accession Number: 1942.1866.2

Platter

White, rectangular platter with canted corners and a fluted lip.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 60984

Accession Number: 1942.1867

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