Historic New England

Portrait of Marquie de Lafayette (1757-1834)

Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette; wearing red coat, white vest with vines; oval format.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 61069

Accession Number: 1942.1640

Electric Lamp

Painted tin lamp with red and gold decoration, fluted columnar shaft; square pedestal weighted base.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61070

Accession Number: 1942.1645

Miniature Portrait

Painted silhouette of a young, fashionably-dressed woman wearing a plumed hat, hair curls and ringlets.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: Hudson, Mrs. (Maker)

GUSN: 61071

Accession Number: 1942.1648

Miniature Portrait

Miniature profiles of two male subjects, half-length profile, red coats, gold trim and buttons, long hair in ponytails.

Date: 1775-1779

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 61072

Accession Number: 1942.1649

Tieback

Circular brass picture knob or tieback with amber glass center. Stamped brass mount with star.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing, tin brass

GUSN: 61073

Accession Number: 1942.1650

Silhouette

This pair of silhouettes, a male and female mounted in a double frame to face one another, were hollow cut on painted bodies.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography

GUSN: 61074

Accession Number: 1942.1651

Picture hook

Circular black painted brass quatrefoil picture hook.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), pressing

GUSN: 61075

Accession Number: 1942.1652

Float

One of a pair of red, spherical fishing floats.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61076

Accession Number: 1942.1655.1

Float

One of a pair of red, spherical fishing floats.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61077

Accession Number: 1942.1655.2

Bud Vase

Rectangular purple slag glass vase with circular feet and columns.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61078

Accession Number: 1942.1660

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: transfer printing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61079

Accession Number: 1942.1662.1

Curtain

Curtains printed with multicolor floral bouquets between floral stripes. Aubergine ground, red lining.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 61080

Accession Number: 1942.1662.2

Cushion

One of a pair of tufted window seat cushions. Floral pattern on maroon ground.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 61081

Accession Number: 1942.1663.1

Cushion

One of a pair of tufted window seat cushions. Floral pattern on maroon ground.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 61082

Accession Number: 1942.1663.2

Electric Lamp

Electric table lamp on plain red column rising from square pedestal base with musical instruments, swags and stylized acanthus leaf decoration. Red silk shade.

Date: 1900-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 61083

Accession Number: 1942.1664

Bell pull

Needlework bell pull in ribbon pattern. Red, yellow and black wool on beige ground.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61084

Accession Number: 1942.1665

Bell Pull Service Handle

Balaster shaped bell pull service handle with bulbous end of red, blue and white spiral stripes encased in colorless glass.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61085

Accession Number: 1942.1666

Tieback

One of a pair of curtain tiebacks. Red, lobed flower decoration in glass and brass with extending arm and wall mount.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61086

Accession Number: 1942.1667.1

Tieback

One of a pair of curtain tiebacks. Red, lobed flower decoration in glass and brass with extending arm and wall mount.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61087

Accession Number: 1942.1667.2

Candle Lantern

Candle lantern of amethyst glass, inverted bell with knob and chain supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 61088

Accession Number: 1942.1668

Vase

Amethyst glass vase with baluster body and flared lip, faceted stem and circular foot.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 61089

Accession Number: 1942.1669

Serving Tray

Oval serving tray with canted sides two handgrips, red tole with gold running vine.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, white metal

GUSN: 61090

Accession Number: 1942.1678

Camera Obscura

Rectangular camera obscura with circular lens at front. Japanned with floral decoration in gold and black on red.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61091

Accession Number: 1942.1679.1

Figurine of a Man

Gilded and gesso carved Buddhist figure seated on a semi-circular wooden rest.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61092

Accession Number: 1942.1683

Figurine of a Man

White and gilt carved seated Buddhist figure with long sleeves.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61093

Accession Number: 1942.1684

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61094

Accession Number: 1942.1687.1

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61095

Accession Number: 1942.1687.2

Tray

One of a set of three nesting boat-shaped lacquered dishes. Asymmetrical floral decoration on sides in black, yellow and red.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 61096

Accession Number: 1942.1687.3

Cupboard

Deep; base recessed at frnt; 1 drawer above door; demilune pull

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Possibly Jenney, Caspar (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62168

Accession Number: 1984.268

Wastebasket

Natural; horiz. stitched rows form canted sides; yellow bottom

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62169

Accession Number: 1984.270

Photograph

Woman reclining in chair on second. floor porch; black and white; mounted

Date: 1968

Maker: Damora, Robert (Photographer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 62170

Accession Number: 1984.271

Print

Black and white print abstract composition of two rough squares at bottom and three vertical lines

Date: 1970

Maker: Shinoda, Toko (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62171

Accession Number: 1984.272

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; polished edges; mounted vertical with 6 steel tabs screwed in.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62172

Accession Number: 1984.275

Cotton Holder

Cube shaped with diag. slit top; black & wh. striped vinyl; loop hndl

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: foam (material form), vinyl

GUSN: 62173

Accession Number: 1984.276

Shelf

Chromed brackets with oval bckplts; attachd. to wall; glass shelf

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium, glass (material), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62174

Accession Number: 1984.277

Alarm Clock

Sm, square with integral case of black & wh. sqs; face silver&black with dots

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Bulova (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62175

Accession Number: 1984.279

Bed

Narrow; tubular steel rods & black wood rails; head&footboards

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62176

Accession Number: 1984.291.1

Pillow Cover

Rectangular pillow cover; twill weave of black stripes alternating with black and white herringbone stripes.

Date: 1935-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62177

Accession Number: 1984.294

Comforter

Black and white checkered cover, cotton with bumps; machine. quilted in squares

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 62178

Accession Number: 1984.295.1

Comforter

Dove grey; rectangular; brushed cotton with down fill; square grid machn. qult

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 62179

Accession Number: 1984.297.1

Throw Rug

Black rectangular throw rug with rounded corners. Short cut pile stitched to a cream backing.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Callaway Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62180

Accession Number: 1984.302

Pillow

Thick, rectangular pillow with a handstitched black cover

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), nylon

GUSN: 62181

Accession Number: 1984.328

Throw Blanket

Red and white horizontal stripe blanket with a varied pattern including black highlights; three vertical panels.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62182

Accession Number: 1984.332.1

Throw Rug

Small black rectangular throw rug with rounded corners. Short cut pile on cream backing.

Date: 1937-1939

Maker: Callaway Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62183

Accession Number: 1984.369

Pillow

White ribbed chenille pillow with zippers on side.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62184

Accession Number: 1984.395.1

Side Chair

Chair one piece bent tubular steel frame; D-shaped seat and back black with caning

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer)

Material: chromium, pine (wood), plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62185

Accession Number: 1984.495

Vase

Wide, deep, straight sides; flat bottom; colorless; polishd. edges

Date: 1938-1940

Maker: Aalto, Alvar (Finnish architect and designer, 1898-1976) (Designer) Possibly Kosta Boda (Manufacturer)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 62186

Accession Number: 1984.505

Box

Oval box with flaring sides; hinged lid; basketweave; clasp; yellow. liner

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62187

Accession Number: 1984.645

Box

Circular; machine stitched with straight sides; removeable top

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 62188

Accession Number: 1984.646

Purse

Rectangular with hinged lid; black; strap handle with comb; red lining

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cardboard, pine (wood), vinyl

GUSN: 62189

Accession Number: 1984.647

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