Historic New England

Pig Costume

Pig costume with pinned tail and snap closures. Pink pig mask with red and black painted featuers.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223238

Accession Number: 2008.12.60.1AB

Flagon

Pear-shaped pewter flagon with hinged, shallow-dome lid with thumb rest; curved handle; and bands around body, base, and mouth.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223239

Accession Number: 1950.449

Mask

Pink bunny mask with yellow painted eyes and black whiskers.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 223240

Accession Number: 2008.12.60.2

Pumpkin-shaped pewter teapot on scroll embellished feet. Domed, hinged lid with wooden black-painted flower knop; curved scroll embellished spout; and S-shaped black-painted wooden handle with thumb rest.

Date: 1837-1847

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223277

Accession Number: 1993.475

Sugar Bowl

Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl with domed lid, ball knop and a pair of opposing scrolling S-shaped handles.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223278

Accession Number: 1993.476.1AB

Cream Pitcher

Footed pewter creamer with flat spout and scrolling S-shaped handle with thumb rest.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223279

Accession Number: 1993.476.2

Cup

Tiny, round pewter cup with straight sides and attached saucer. Two small holes were drilled into the cup near the rim.

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223280

Accession Number: 1993.698

Teapot

Pumpkin-shaped pewter teapot with leaf-shaped feet; long curved spout; over-the-top embellished handle; and domed, hinged lid with leaf and squash knop.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 223281

Accession Number: 1993.702

Tile

Two carved earthenware tiles with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paint (coating)

GUSN: 223282

Accession Number: 2009.42

Tile

Tile, bird in a flowering tree with spikey branches, a butterfly and foliage near a stream/body of water; upper and bottom margins are geometric borders; design in dark blue, light blue and white

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 223283

Accession Number: 2009.43

Tile

Box and tile set. White and red box [A] " New England Tile Tale" printed on cover with a white and black image of a church; Tile [B] is cream with wood border and reddish back, depicts a black sketch of a house (signed Jack Frost) and story of a "Timid Tory" written on the bottom

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223286

Accession Number: 2009.46AB

Quilt

Crewelwork bed cover, crewel wool on cotton and fustian, embroidered in red, blue, green, gray, and white. Originally made for bed hanging; later refashioned as quilted bed cover. Chinoiserie design; twining vines extending from rocky hillocks at lower edge; large and small floral and foliate motifs...

Date: ca. 1710

Maker: Fifield, Mary Thurston, 1667- (Embroiderer) Adams, Mary Fifield, 1694-1748 (Embroiderer)

Material: crewel wool, fustian, cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 223289

Accession Number: 2001.274

Dinette set

Maple table and four chairs. Table with cut corners and u-shaped fluted base. Chairs have panel backs, plank seats, stenciled chair back decoration of eagle and shield bearing stars and stripes.

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: National Chair Company (Manufacturer)

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 223301

Accession Number: 1999.107

Powder horn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 223348

Accession Number: 2008.71.1

Powder horn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 223350

Accession Number: 2008.71.2

Powder horn

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223352

Accession Number: 2008.71.3

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Black transfer printed inscription on one side, and an image of a child, a dog, a cat, and a cart full of toys on the other side. Decorative border around inside of rim and down handle.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 223360

Accession Number: 1987.461

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. A traveling musician is playing a pipe and small figures in the foreground are dancing. Brown transfer-printed design with overpainting in yellow, orange and green. Orange painted line on the upper rim of the mug.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, overpainting (technique)

GUSN: 223383

Accession Number: 1970.1310.939

Fencing Gloves

Suede gloves with leather palms and thicker leather cuffs; horsehair stuffing.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 223394

Accession Number: 1931.442AB

Fencing Gloves

Suede gloves with leather palms and thicker theater cuffs; horsehair stuffing.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 223395

Accession Number: 1931.443AB

Fencing Mask

Mesh wire face shield and shield flaring out over top of head and ears; red leather-covered edges; double leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head terminating in a leathe rpad (pad missing on .444); leather chin pad.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, iron alloy

GUSN: 223396

Accession Number: 1931.444

Fencing Mask

Mesh wire face shield and shield flaring out over top of head and ears; red leather-covered edges; double leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head terminating in a leather pad; leather chin pad.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, iron alloy

GUSN: 223397

Accession Number: 1931.445

Plate

One of five small, round pewter plates with flat brim.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223421

Accession Number: 1920.390

Spoon

Round-bowled, pewter spoon with elaborate circular design with tick marks at top of handle and similar design under bowl. The tip of the handle is slightly pointed. Possibly of Flemish origin.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223423

Accession Number: 1916.98

Soup Spoon

Dark pewter soup spoon with no ornmentation.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223425

Accession Number: 1918.297

Coat of Arms

Framed drawing of a coat of arms. There is a lion rearing within a silver shield surmounted by a medieval style helmet with a pedestal and a rearing lion in red with a gold chain around it's neck.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223426

Accession Number: 2006.44.1111

Henry H. Wheeler

Framed photographic print of a Henry H. Wheeler. He is seated and facing the viewer. His hair is thining and he has a large mustache. He is wearing a white collared shirt with a dark tie and a suit jacket.

Maker: Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Photographic studio) Richard Nichols & Son (Framer)

GUSN: 223427

Accession Number: 2006.44.1112

Old Woman with a Handkerchief

Framed photographic print of a painting of an old woman. She is wearing a white cloth around her hair and has a large medieval style white collar. She is wearing a black dress with many buttons down the front and large white lacy cuffs. She has a ring on her forefinger on her right hand in which she...

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 223429

Accession Number: 2006.44.1113

1903 Double Action Colt Revolver

1903 Colt "New Nany" Double Action .38 calibre revolver with a six inch barrel, blue steel finish, steel grip with Colt manufacturer medallions. Has a swing-out cylinder and a cylinder stop and locking device to prenvent the hammer from being drawn or trigger pulled when the cylinder was out of line...

Date: 1903

Maker: Colt Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 223432

Accession Number: 2006.44.1124

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with bright cut engraving on down-turned handle, engraved initials in script on handle, and Rococo leaf drop on the back of the bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), bright cutting

GUSN: 223439

Accession Number: 2006.44.1125.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with bright cut engraving on down-turned handle, engraved initials in script on handle, and Rococo leaf drop on the back of the bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), bright cutting

GUSN: 223441

Accession Number: 2006.44.1125.2

Salver

Silver salver with round plate, molded rim and trumpet shaped foot. Engraved coat of arms in the center of plate with a Latin inscription.

Date: 1730

Maker: Potwine, John, 1698-1792 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223442

Accession Number: 2006.44.1126

Cann

Silver cann with a bulbous body, molded foot, double scroll handle with acanthus leaf cresting, and engraved with the Ward-Burrill coat of arms.

Date: ca. 1744

Maker: Burt, Samuel, 1724-1754 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223444

Accession Number: 2006.44.1127

Cup

Round silver cup with straight sides and flared lip, molded base, and scrolled strap handle.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: Dixwell, John, 1680-1725 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223446

Accession Number: 2006.44.1128

Cream pitcher

Silver cream pitcher with a pear-shaped body, scalloped rim and elongated lip, double scroll handle, and three trefoil feet.

Date: 1760

Maker: Hurd, Nathaniel, 1729-1777 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 223449

Accession Number: 2006.44.1129

Sugar tongs

Silver sugar tongs with bright cut decorative border and engraved monogram.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bright cutting

GUSN: 223453

Accession Number: 2006.44.1130

Drum

Tall cylindrical wood drum with a single membrane head. The membrane is secured to the top of the drum by a wooden ring and six ropes. The ropes are attached to the ring and run through six arched shaped openings in the base of the drum. Each rope has a carved wooden peg. There is one long peg entwi...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), membrane, rope

GUSN: 223454

Accession Number: 2006.44.1132

Chest

Rectangular oak chest with gothic style tracery. The gothic style arches are in three separate panels across the front of the chest, in one panel on each end and in one panel on the lid. The back side of the chest has three blank panels. The front side of the chest also has two carved bow shaped med...

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), metal

GUSN: 223455

Accession Number: 2006.44.1133

Secretary

Serpentine front mahogany butler's secretary with cabinet top and four drawer bottom. The upper cabinet has a central urn finial, flanked by two floral headed figures on its pediment. There are three interior shelves. The bottom section has four serpentine front drawers. The top drawer has a fold do...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), veneering

GUSN: 223456

Accession Number: 2006.44.1134

Children's Mug

Earthenware mug. Brown transfer-printed images on each side of a "G" and a "H" about the height of the mug. A young woman and her grandmother folding a large sheet represent the letter "G". The letter "H" is represented by an older woman in poor health; her family are tearful holidng onto her bed. T...

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, overpainting (technique)

GUSN: 223462

Accession Number: 1970.1310.194

Sports Strap

Pair of leather straps with four inch metal chain on one end with attached leather and metal buckle; imprint of manufacturer on inside of leather; decorative stitching on each end of out erside of strap; five holes for buckle.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, iron (metal)

GUSN: 223473

Accession Number: 1931.446AB

Golf Bag

Canvas and leather golf bag, which includes six clubs and one cane (with top missing). Broken piece of leather strap inside and detached buckle with paper label: "Name: Greenough, M.S./ Locker No. 251/ Golf Shop./ Paul Scott, Professional/ MONTECITO COUNTRY CLUB- Santa Barbara, Calif." Seven inch ou...

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, canvas, brass (alloy), iron (metal), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223474

Accession Number: 1932.958A

Nannie Borden Phillips

Photograph of Nannie Borden Phillips. She is wearing a white lace dress and holding a parasol in her right hand. She is facing the right side.

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223011

Accession Number: 2006.44.1103

Arabic Interior

Photograph of the interior of a building with Arabic style architecture and tiles. The scene centers around an alcove with a bulbous arched top. There are four arched windows near the roof and two large windows on either side.

Maker: Oliver & Co. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 223014

Accession Number: 2006.44.1107

Niagara Falls

Framed ambrotype, depicting a large area full of waterfalls. The gilded frame features little festoons.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 223015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1105

Ram Mohun Roy

Print of the profile of a man. He is wearing a Middle Eastern style hat, has curly hair, and a mustache. The sleeves have picures of vegetation on them.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 223016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1108

Picture mat

Square mat with gold adged oval opening. The surface is covered in a faux leather-like paper.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223019

Accession Number: 2006.44.1106

Landscape

Print of a landscape. The scene centers on a road with a fountain to the left, near a small shed. To the right of the road is a grand building. There are two figures on the road. In the background are mountains.

Date: 1888

Maker: Ford, Henry Chapman, 1828-1894 (Artist) W.H. Gardner (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 223020

Accession Number: 2006.44.1109

James Duncan Phillips

Framed photographic print of a portrait James D. Phillips. He is portrayed in bust and is looking at the viewer. He wears a suit jacket and vest with a dark tie and a white collared shirt.

Maker: Salem Art Shop (Photographer)

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

GUSN: 223022

Accession Number: 2006.44.1110

Tile

Square, maganese purple glazed tile depicting one flower stemming from lower left hand corner.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 223031

Accession Number: 1932.301.63

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