Historic New England

Compote

Brown wooden compote with a round base and body with a wide flaring lip.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 60944

Accession Number: 1942.2682

Silhouette

Positive cut full-length profile of a man seated at desk. Framed.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60945

Accession Number: 1942.2683

Snuffbox

Dark brown and amber inlaid metal box with a bird and star motif.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 60946

Accession Number: 1942.2684

Rectangular shadow box containing miniature glass figurines. Figurines depict religious and secular people and places. Some of the figurines include a woman holding an anchor, a woman holding a crucifix, a winged horse, a woman holding two small children, men riding horses, a skeleton holding a cres...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lampworking

GUSN: 60947

Accession Number: 1942.2685

Picture

Exterior scene of a gazebo with an urn on the roof, two women crying, and two men embracing.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60948

Accession Number: 1942.2686

Urn

Brown urn with a round base, ringed stem, and round body. The lid tapers to an acorn finial.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60949

Accession Number: 1942.2687

Watercolor

Four women full length profile; ceremonial bonnets and dresses; large drum.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Possibly Munn?, J. Riggs (Artist)

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

GUSN: 60950

Accession Number: 1942.2688

Salt and Pepper Set

Clear; rectangular handled basket; square containers with threading and a basket. weave.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60951

Accession Number: 1942.2689

Electric Lamp

Rectangular pedestal base with molded scroll and gadroon decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60952

Accession Number: 1942.2690

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a medallion of flowers and grapes with scrolled roses in the corners.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60953

Accession Number: 1942.2691

Wallpaper

Wallpaper printed with globes, books, and newspapers in yellow, pink, and bue on a cream ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60954

Accession Number: 1942.4691

Punch Pot

Cream colored pot with an apple-shaped body and spiral twisted handle. Mask on spout.

Date: 1765-1780

Maker: Attributed to Leeds (Maker)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60955

Accession Number: 1942.1642

Figurine of a Man

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

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60956

Accession Number: 1942.1653

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

Teacup

White, brown, and gilt cup with a round body and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61026

Accession Number: 1942.1897.10

Teacup

White, brown, and gilt cup with a round body and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61027

Accession Number: 1942.1897.11

Saucer

White, brown, and gilt saucer with a deep well, curved sides, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61028

Accession Number: 1942.1897.12

Saucer

White, brown, and gilt saucer with a deep well, curved sides, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61029

Accession Number: 1942.1897.13

Saucer

White, brown, and gilt saucer with a deep well, curved sides, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61030

Accession Number: 1942.1897.14

Saucer

White, brown, and gilt saucer with a deep well, curved sides, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61031

Accession Number: 1942.1897.15

Saucer

White, brown, and gilt saucer with a deep well, curved sides, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 61032

Accession Number: 1942.1897.16

Pitcher

White cylindrical pitcher with a square handle, a molded decoration of ivy and beads with traces of color.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 61033

Accession Number: 1942.1898

Teapot

Rose and white globular teapot with an ear handle, a curved spout, a bud knob, and floral decoration.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 61034

Accession Number: 1942.1900

Inkstand

Putty gray inkstand; fan shape. Fluted tray, oval rest, circular openings; floral motif.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61035

Accession Number: 1942.1901

Dinner Plate

Cream and black plate with a deep well and a ship with two flags at the center.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61036

Accession Number: 1942.1902

Dinner Plate

Cream, green, red, and black plate with a shallow well, flat rim, and decoration of a ship and floral spray. One of a pair.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61037

Accession Number: 1942.1903.1

Dinner Plate

Cream, green, red, and black plate with a shallow well, flat rim, and decoration of a ship and floral spray. One of a pair.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61038

Accession Number: 1942.1903.2

Pitcher

White footed pither with a bulbous body, a straight neck, an ear handle, and a lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 61039

Accession Number: 1942.1904.1

Pitcher

White footed pither with a bulbous body, a straight neck, an ear handle, and a lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 61040

Accession Number: 1942.1904.2

Caddy

Black and white circular ribbed tea caddy with a narrow mouth, diaper pattern border, and a flat lid.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 61041

Accession Number: 1942.1905

Map

Road map for Boston and the surrounding towns.

Date: 1920

Maker: Walker Lith. & Pub. Co. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 61042

Accession Number: 1942.1906

Cup and Saucer

Rose medallion pattern teacup and saucer.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61043

Accession Number: 1942.1907AB

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