Historic New England

Birch Bark Box

Round lidded birch bark box decorated with wrapped spruce root and dyed porcupine quills in a checkered diamond pattern on the lid and striped diagonals on the body. Cedar base.

Date: 1850-1926

Maker: Mi'kmaq people (Artist)

Material: cedar (wood)

GUSN: 30788

Accession Number: 1926.20AB

Narrow carved and pierced ivory sticks; sticks on one side have central medallion of scroll and flowers, with two smaller medallions with pot of flowers and instrument; with painted vellum leaf with two idyllic scenes, one with cupid, with border of flowers; reverse is scene of ship on water (on pap...

Date: 1726-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), kidskin, painting (coating)

GUSN: 30789

Accession Number: 1926.21

Purse

Miser's purse. Pink and green silk crochet with silver beadwork and six silver beaded tassels. Two silver rings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30790

Accession Number: 1926.22

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30791

Accession Number: 1926.23

Opera Glasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 30792

Accession Number: 1926.24

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30793

Accession Number: 1926.727

Cap

Cotton cap with three tiers of lace trim at edge, embroidery around interior of trim. Cotton cap strings attached via safety pin.

Date: 1851-1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30794

Accession Number: 1926.27

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30795

Accession Number: 1926.28

Bodice

Apricot satin; broad neckline; short puffed sleeves; no closure at back. Wide collar of pink organdy gathered with pleated bands of satin tapering to a point trimmed with 3 bands of satin. Piped armscye; sleeves overlaid by larger puffs of organdy segmented by satin bands; white linen waistband; b...

Date: 1821-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), machine-made, organdy, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30796

Accession Number: 1926.29

Sunbonnet

Dark green gingham cotton; deep brim, crowns gathered at top; long neck ruffle; self ribbon ties and bow at back; self lining; loop inside.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 30797

Accession Number: 1926.31

Calash

Blue/gray silk moire; nine cane hoops; double, piped self-fabric ruffle; back panel has two gathered bands, and self-fabric bow; neck ruffle with piped ruffled edge; beige satin ribbon ties at neck; cream silk lining.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 30798

Accession Number: 1926.32

Change Purse

Small silver wallet with red silk interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 30799

Accession Number: 1926.33

Purse

Brown, green, white, and pink beaded purse with metal clasp.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30800

Accession Number: 1926.34

Purse

Purple velvet oval-shaped purse with embroidered pouch attached to one side and four beaded tassels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30801

Accession Number: 1926.35

Tile

3 tiles encased in a wooden frame; white with drawings of buildings and interiors (highly detailed) in black (Trinity Church, Newport, RI)

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 30802

Accession Number: 1926.36

Portrait of Queen Mary

Framed portrait of Queen Mary, engraved by Faber after Kneller.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30803

Accession Number: 1926.38

Print

Three male figures; one kneeling covered with feathers and a rope around his neck; the others stand at his side, one with large oil teapot-shaped object and other with a bat.

Date: 1774

Maker: Bowles, Carrington (Maker)

Material: mezzotint (process)

GUSN: 30804

Accession Number: 1926.40

Portrait of John Hancock

Framed mezzotint portrait of John Hancock, published in 1775.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30805

Accession Number: 1926.42

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30806

Accession Number: 1926.45

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30961

Accession Number: 1926.489

Pill Box

Small round cardboard pill box [a] with tight-fitting cover [b]. White paper with black glossy binding wrapped around sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30962

Accession Number: 1926.490AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30963

Accession Number: 1926.491AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30964

Accession Number: 1926.492AB

Box

Small round cardboard box [a] with tight-fitting cover [b]. Rectangular paper label affixed to cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 30965

Accession Number: 1926.493AB

Small Box with Cover

Small rectangular paper box with cover. Cover has velvet panel painted with roses in red, green and black framed by paper border. Sides of cover and box are orange with embossed floral texture. Pink interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 30966

Accession Number: 1926.494AB

Pitcher

Large stoneware pitcher with blue glaze swag pattern around neck and incised and blue glazed flower under spout. Attributed to Remmey or Crolius potteries, Manhattan.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 30967

Accession Number: 1926.495

Mug

Earthenware handled mug. Molded yellow and brown bands. Some bands have a hash mark design.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 30968

Accession Number: 1926.496

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with brown bands around rim and foot. Floral and foliate design with foliate accents on the handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 30969

Accession Number: 1926.499

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30970

Accession Number: 1926.500.1

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30971

Accession Number: 1926.500.2

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30972

Accession Number: 1926.500.3

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30973

Accession Number: 1926.500.4

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30974

Accession Number: 1926.500.6

HASP

Forged from single bar with loop at one end and barrel opposite. Rectangular cross section. Hasp or retainer for locking arrangement?

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30975

Accession Number: 1926.509

Theorem Painting

Theorem painting on fabric of a basket of fruit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30976

Accession Number: 1926.513

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30977

Accession Number: 1926.515

Basket

Woven basket with single wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30978

Accession Number: 1926.516

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30979

Accession Number: 1926.519

Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30980

Accession Number: 1926.523

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30981

Accession Number: 1926.524

Slide Bolt

Surface mount. Hand forged. Rod held to plate with two straps - riveted. Missing stop at handle end. Rod: acorn handle on long spindle.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: forging (metal forming), iron (metal), riveting

GUSN: 30982

Accession Number: 1926.529

Hook

Flat; welded loop; small point or scroll, bent at end of hook.

Date: 1780-1789

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 30983

Accession Number: 1926.531

Hinge

Spear-point strap hinge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30984

Accession Number: 1926.534

Strap Hinge

One pair of two-part hinges. Each part tapered. Countersunk holes. Probably machine made.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), machine-made

GUSN: 30985

Accession Number: 1926.538AB

PINTLE

No description

Date: 1768-1804

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 30986

Accession Number: 1926.541AB

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30987

Accession Number: 1926.549

Firkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30988

Accession Number: 1926.557

Box

Small, round wooden box [a] with cover [b]. Thin circular decorative lines carved into top of cover. Shallow circular recess inside box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30989

Accession Number: 1926.560AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30990

Accession Number: 1926.562

Bustle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30991

Accession Number: 1926.565

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