Historic New England

Saltshaker

Porcelain Mickey Mouse salt shaker. White with painted highlights in black, blue and red. Cork stoppers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 187994

Accession Number: 2006.44.1497.1

Half hull model

Wooden half-hull model with painted hoizontal gold, green and orange bands along the body and the painted in gold "BARQUE DERBY. BUILT 1825"

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 187995

Accession Number: 2006.44.2783

Saltshaker

Porcelain Minnie Mouse salt shaker.White with painted highlights in black, blue and red. Cork stoppers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 187996

Accession Number: 2006.44.1497.2

Bookcase

Open wood bookcase with four levels of shelves divided into seven sections. Flat extended top with overhang on a rectangular base.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 187998

Accession Number: 2006.44.2784

Bud Vase

Silver bud vase. Narrow trumpet shape with a flared rim and room for a single stem.

Maker: Webster (Manufacturer)

Material: sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 187999

Accession Number: 2006.44.1502

Bookcase

Open oak bookcase with four levels of shelves, back panel features a carved scroll design and an inset oval mirror.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 188000

Accession Number: 2006.44.3361

Silver colored metal nutcracker. Two arms pivot on a central disk. Each arm has a flat area with burrs to hold a nut steady. The arms then become rounded with a ribbed area and then taper to a point. The central disk has two pointed extensions like cat-ears.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 188001

Accession Number: 2006.44.1498

Playing Cards

Set of two decks of playing cards in a cardboard box. Cards are sealed in clear cellophane. The box is card board and the top is designed with two cutouts to show the decks inside. The bottom of the box is blue with silver pinstripes and one corner has silver and black bands and a shield motif with...

Date: 1924-1929

Maker: Russell Playing Card Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, cellophane

GUSN: 188005

Accession Number: 2006.44.1496

Bookcase

Mahogany bookcase with diamond mullioned glazed doors, stepped pediment, foliate carved pilasters with carved capitals and bases, serpentine shaped skirt, and four cabriloe legs with claw-and-ball feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 188011

Accession Number: 2006.44.2654

Bookcase

Open wood bookcase with five levels of shelves, top back panel has rounded corners each with a carved scrolled leaf.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 188018

Accession Number: 2006.44.2787

Bookcase

Tall open wood bookcase with seven levels of shelves.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 188019

Accession Number: 2006.44.2788

Bookcase

Open wood bookcase with six levels of shelves and a drawer with brass pulls at bottom. The front of each shelf has a strip of paper held down with round brass tacks.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 188020

Accession Number: 2006.44.2789

Bookend

Metal bookend with a molded three masted ship in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 188028

Accession Number: 2006.44.3362.1

Bookend

Metal bookend with a molded three masted ship in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 188029

Accession Number: 2006.44.3362.2

Vase

Porcelain urn shaped vase on three legs with hairy paw feet on a trefoil shaped base. Blue glaze body with painted white roses with pink centers and gold and green foliage on front.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188034

Accession Number: 2006.44.2785.1

Vase

Porcelain urn shaped vase on three legs with hairy paw feet on a trefoil shaped base. Blue glaze body with painted white roses with pink centers and gold and green foliage on front.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188042

Accession Number: 2006.44.2785.2

Wall mirror

Beveled rectangular wall mirror with a gilt metal frame with an urn at the top supported by two dolphins, openwork frame and two armed candleholder attached at the bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 188046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2786

Bookcase

Oak bookcase with flat pediment with bullnose shaped front, five levels of shelves each with a glass door.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 188052

Accession Number: 2006.44.2790.1

Bookcase

Oak bookcase with flat pediment with bullnose shaped front, five levels of shelves each with a glass door.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 188053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2790.2

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188054

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.52

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188055

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.51

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188056

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.48

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188057

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.50

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188058

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.49

Bread plate

Porcelain bread plate with gilt vine decoration on a raspberry border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Charles Field Haviland Co. (Manufacturer) Jones, McDuffee, & Stratton (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188059

Accession Number: 2006.44.1960.53

Set of lampshades

Set of four silver conical shaped lampshades with scalloped edge and four bands of pierced fretwork.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 188060

Accession Number: 2006.44.1543

Angel with a Lily

Print of an angel down on its right knee. His left foot is on the groud with the knee bent and the left hand is resting on it while holding a tall lily. The right hand hold up three fingers symbolizing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The wings are open behind the angel.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222786

Accession Number: 2006.44.938

The Three Archangels with Tobias

Framed black and white photographic print of Botticini's "The Three Archangels with Tobias." Angel on the right holds a stem with three white lilies. Another angel holds a sundial and the last is in a suit of armor. The male figure holds a fish. They are walking on top of a hill with a landscape in ...

Maker: Reproduction of Botticini, Francesco, 1446-1497 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222787

Accession Number: 2006.44.974

Two Middle Eastern Men Outside a Stone Building

Framed photographic print of a painting depicting a scene of two Middle Eastern men outside a stone building. One man sits at the top of the stairs and plays flute. The other man is standing accross the stairs at the bottom. Behind them is a buildind with archways. The painting is signed "H. Hilliar...

Maker: Reproduction of Hilliard, William Henry, 1836-1905 (Painter) Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222788

Accession Number: 2006.44.981

Phillips Crest

Painting of the Phillips crest. The colors are black and white. At the top is a panther standing on its hind legs and chained with a gold chain; it stands on a black helmet. The shield has a single black panther that is in the same pose at the one on top. The background of the shield is white.

Maker: Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 222789

Accession Number: 2006.44.939

Madonna and Child Enthroned

Framed black and white photographic print of a painting. Image depicts the Madonna and child sitting on a plain throne set on a pedestal. There is a tapestry hanging behind the woman and carpet below her.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222790

Accession Number: 2006.44.975

Demon Drumming

Framed watercolor painting of an Asian demon in a gold frame. He is handing in mid-air and wearing guards on his body. Behind him is a circle of connected drums with Asian characters written on them. He holds drumsticks in his hands.

Maker: Aoki, T (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222791

Accession Number: 2006.44.976

The Sibyls

Framed photographic print of Raphael's fresco "The Sibyls." Images depicted are the Prophets and the Sibyls, each accompanied by an angel. At the top a small angel holds a lighted torch.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222792

Accession Number: 2006.44.977

Japanese Girl

Photograph print of a Japanese girl. She holds a tray in her left hand with tea cups on it; her right arm hangs by her side with a tea pot clutched in her hand. The girl wears a long skirt and her hair is under a white hat.

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer) Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Owner)

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222793

Accession Number: 2006.44.940

Prince Balthasar Carlos on Horseback

Framed photographic print after a painting of Diego Velasquez, "Prince Balthasar Carlos on Horseback". The infant, riding a pony, holds a stick in his right hand. The background is a landscape of a sloping hill.

Maker: Reproduction of Velazquez, Diego, 1599-1660 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 222794

Accession Number: 2006.44.982

Needlework picture

Needlework picture done in an Asian style, perhaps Japanese. It is divided into two pieces; each piece is the same scene. The first oval is a woman looking out of her window. The second oval is of her house and the nature around it. The third oval is the woman standing outside in the vegetation. Aro...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), thread

GUSN: 222795

Accession Number: 2006.44.941

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Framed print after Robert Browning's poem of the Pied Piper beguiling children. A man plays a flute with a crowd of children behind him while adults attempt to hold the children back. Discarded toys lay behind the children and a flock of birds fly overhead.

Date: 1888-12

Maker: Pinwell, George John, 1842-1875 (Painter) Macbeth, Robert Walker, 1848-1910 (Engraver) Dunthorne, Robert (Publisher) J. Eastman Chase (Framer) After Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 (Poet)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222797

Accession Number: 2006.44.978

Hand mirror

Wood hand mirror. On the front are inlays of birds flying. The piece opens up to reveal the mirror. On the back is "Bellagio" written in cursive.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 222798

Accession Number: 2006.44.942

View of Mauoa Valley

Framed photgraphic print of a landscape. In the foreground is water, then a range of palmtrees along the shore, then in the background a mountain chain.

Date: 1920-08

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222799

Accession Number: 2006.44.983

"Soul in Bondage"

Framed black and white print of an angel with bound arms and legs. The angel holds a butterfly in the left hand and a snake in the right. Simple wood frame.

Date: 1876

Maker: Reproduction of Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 222800

Accession Number: 2006.44.979

View of the Pali, Near Honolulu

Panoramic view of Pali, near Honolulu. On the right proper side is a mountain range, and a road can be seen running through it. On the left proper side is a valley that leads to the ocean.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222801

Accession Number: 2006.44.984

Two Men in the Desert

Framed black and white photographic print of a man on a donkey and another man on a camel in a desert scene. Both men wear turbans and robes.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222802

Accession Number: 2006.44.980

St. Jerome

Framed black and white photographic print of a Bellini painting. Two men stand in foreground, one in religious robes and one in plain robes with a child on his shoulders. Behind them St. Jerome sits on a rock wall and reads. All four figures are framed by an arch.

Maker: Reproduction of Bellini, Giovanni, 1431-1436-1516 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222805

Accession Number: 2006.44.995

Photograph of a young man with mustache

Framed photographic print of a portrait of a young man. The young man is in three-fourth turn, in bust. He wears a suit jacket and a vest, a white collared shirt and a bow tie. He has a mustache and dark eyes, and curly hair.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222806

Accession Number: 2006.44.999

House on a Riverbank

Framed oil painting on wood panel of a landscape. On the left foreground is an open air building with archways. Steps lead to the water, on which sails a boat. In the background is a mountain range.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222807

Accession Number: 2006.44.997

Twelve Putti Playing Instruments

Photograph of carved high reliefe cherubs. SFrom the right, the first cherub plays a harp, the second a tambourine, the third a bifurcated pipe, the fourth a flute, the fifth has two cherubs singing from a book, the sixth a lute, the seventh a flute, the eghth a bifurcated pipe, the ninth a stringed...

Maker: W.H. Gardner (Framer)

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222808

Accession Number: 2006.44.985

Chinese Garden Scene

Framed print reproduction of a Chinese silk painting. Fourteen figures are in a landscape, some on a boat, some dancing, and some collecting flowers. In the right background is a large Chinese-style building.

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222809

Accession Number: 2006.44.996

Dying Knight in Armor

Photograph of a painting. The scene is a knight in his armor, with his head leaning back and the helmet is falling off. Above him is a woman looking fondly at his face.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), photographic materials

GUSN: 222810

Accession Number: 2006.44.986

Madonna with the Child and Scenes from the Life of St. Anne

Detail of a larger painting by Fra Filippo Lippi called "Madonna with the child and scenes from the life of St. Anne." The Madonna's head is all that we have. The Madonna's hair is up and covered and she has a thin halo. She wears a blue coat and a red dress.

Maker: Reproduction of Lippi, Filippo, ca. 1406-1469 (Artist)

Material: wood (plant material), ink

GUSN: 222816

Accession Number: 2006.44.987

Madonna and Child

Framed photgraphic print of a painting depicting the Madonnal and Child. The Madonna wears a cloak and a veil. She holds the child on her knees. In the background, a curtain opens on a landscape.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222817

Accession Number: 2006.44.1000

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