Historic New England

Print of Surrender of Conrwallis

Framed print; depicts the Bristish surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781; inscription at the foot of the print.

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 249720

Accession Number: 1949.560

Framed Sheet Music

Framed sheet music; "Bloomer Waltz," depicts a woman in a hat, short dress and bloomers with a closed parasol.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 249721

Accession Number: 1949.561

Photographic Print of Hamilton House

Early photographic print depicts Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine.

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic prints, photographic paper

GUSN: 249722

Accession Number: 1949.564

Fondue burner

Three piece fondue burner set. Set includes a silver metal plate (a); black metal stand (b); and a silver and black metal burner(c).

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249763

Accession Number: 1984.1166A-C

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249774

Accession Number: 1984.1174.1

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249776

Accession Number: 1984.1174.2

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249779

Accession Number: 1984.1175.1

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249780

Accession Number: 1984.1175.2

Sheets

White cotton sheet set. Two flat sheets and one pillowcase.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 249824

Accession Number: 1984.1193

Pillowcase

White pillowcase, 100% cotton.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249825

Accession Number: 1984.1193.1

Sheets

White cotton flat sheet with manufacturer's label.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249826

Accession Number: 1984.1193.2

Sheets

One white cotton flat sheet with manufacturer's label

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249827

Accession Number: 1984.1193.3

Decanter

Cut glass decanter [a] with stopper [b]. Fluting around shoulder and base. Band of diamond pattern around the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 249831

Accession Number: 1996.64.1ab

Decanter

Cut glass decanter [a] with stopper [b]. Fluting around shoulder and base. Band of diamond pattern around the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 249832

Accession Number: 1996.64.2ab

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Circular body with rings around the neck. Diamond and fringe pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 249833

Accession Number: 1996.65.1ab

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Circular body with rings around the neck. Diamond and fringe pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass

GUSN: 249834

Accession Number: 1996.65.2ab

Ceramic Mug

Jasperware mug; blue glaze; applied relief design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249897

Accession Number: 1949.568

Ceramic Mug

Jasperware; tan glaze; applied relief design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249899

Accession Number: 1949.569

Pearl-glazed white trumpet-shaped body; basket-weave molded rim; curvilinear mouth with scrolls at both sides; molded rope handles at each side with leafy terminals; circular basket-weave foot; transfer print underglaze blue scenic medallions depicting landscape with windmill; interior with floral r...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, vitrification, molding (forming)

GUSN: 249904

Accession Number: 1949.570

Glass Mug

Mug; clear blue glass; large C-shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 249907

Accession Number: 1949.571

Tray

Stencil-decorated; tin; painted; floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stenciling

GUSN: 249908

Accession Number: 1949.572

Dolphin Candlesticks

Green glass; dophin-shaped with tale near the candle cup and head at the base; tulip-shaped candle cup with a knop below it; six-sided base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 249911

Accession Number: 1949.578.1-2

Glass Ewer

Venentian-style glass ewer; ornamental glass stopper; wide flat lip at the top of a slender neck; two scroll-like handles on either side of neck attach to bulbous body below; reeding runs around the bulbous form; footed dish-shaped base attaches to body by a short stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 249913

Accession Number: 1949.580

Parianware Pitcher

Small white bisque porcelain pitcher; relief deisgn depicts grapes on a vine; handle is P-shaped, a solid protrusion on one side of the pitcher.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain

GUSN: 249915

Accession Number: 1949.581

Etched Glass Plate

Etched glass plate with blue border; deer and trees pattern alternating with scroll design surrounding a center of cross-hatches and dots.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 249916

Accession Number: 1949.582

Sewing Table

Sewing table with three drawers with pulls and escheons; oval side compartments with hinged lids that open toward the middle of the top; four turned legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), hinges (hardware)

GUSN: 249917

Accession Number: 1949.584

Green Glass Tumbler

Tumbler; opaque green glass; gilt trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 249918

Accession Number: 1949.585

Flint-glazed Pitcher

Earthenware; flint-glazed; C-shaped handle; slight foot; band encircles body where it narrows just below spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, pottery (object genre), pottery forming techniques, pottery glazing techniques

GUSN: 249919

Accession Number: 1949.586

Pearlware Pitcher

Pear-shaped pitcher; C-shaped handle; lemon and leaf decoration; pointed spout; band around the widest part of the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paint by function, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249920

Accession Number: 1949.587

Cream Pitcher

Small cream pitcher; molded overall pattern; outline paint decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), paint by function

GUSN: 249921

Accession Number: 1949.592

Glass Pitcher

Pitcher; dark-green blown glass; elongated vertically; wider at the base than at the top; C-shaped handle at the top; spout tips downward.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 249922

Accession Number: 1949.599

Blue Blown-glass Bottle

Blue blown glass; cylindrical; shoulder at top with neck and wide convex lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 249923

Accession Number: 1949.602

Miniature Parian Ware Vase

White parian ware vase; decorated with grapes and grape leaves; fluted lip; relief loop design from the widest part of the body to the foot; broken on one side at the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 249924

Accession Number: 1949.603

Parian Ware Miniature Pitcher

Porcelain; Parian ware; grapes and grape leaves relief decoration; vine-like C-shaped handle with thumb rest; banded at the center of the body; the widest part of the body has a reeded appearance that descends all the way down to the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques), molding (forming)

GUSN: 249925

Accession Number: 1949.605

Painted Tin Tray

Tin tray; oval; painted; red with gilt oriental decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), gilding

GUSN: 249926

Accession Number: 1949.611

Andirons

Gooseneck-shaped andirons; iron; stirrup feet; flat front; ball top.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 251773

Accession Number: 1949.964

Landscape

Oil painting on canvas; Midday scene of hunter and dog retreating from pasture enclosing startled long horn cattle. Signed H. Coleman/ Rome, Italy. Molded wooden frame with applied gilt gesso decoration of a border of fleur-de-lis set within painted arches alternating with bells; beaded edge; gadroo...

Date: 1869

Maker: (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 251774

Accession Number: 1949.968

Carriage Lantern

tin carriage lantern; Trapezoid lantern has rectangular door on front side. Door has centered mica window panel. Flat top has centered mushroom shaped final with ring handle above. Interior has cylindrical candle socket.

Date: 1801-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 251776

Accession Number: 1949.970

Hanging Lantern

Lantern; wrought iron; hanging; globe-shaped glass; electrified.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), glass (material), electric fixtures (light fixtures)

GUSN: 251777

Accession Number: 1949.971

Victrola

Victrola, four leg mahogany cabinet with hinged lid. Green felt covered turntable. Speed regualtor dial in bottom right corner. Winding handle on right side. Manufacuter's label affixed to side of cabinet, inside left cupboard. Victor Talking Machine Company, December 14, 1921. Model Number VV 280 ...

Date: 1921

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251812

Accession Number: 2011.16.1

Woman Reading to Child

Charcoal drawing of seated woman reading to a child. Framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawing (image-making)

GUSN: 251844

Accession Number: 1953.363

Portrait of William M. Rogers

Portrait of Rev. William M. Rogers, pastor of the Central Church, Boston. Figure is seated with a book in his lap. Framed.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251849

Accession Number: 1918.119

Portrait of Reverend Joshua Gee (1698-1748)

Portrait of Reverend Joshua Gee (1698-1748), who succeeded Cotton Mather as pastor of the Second Church of Boston. Sitter has shoulder-length wavy brown hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a white clerical collar and black robes. Black painted wood frame.

Date: 1734-1736

Maker: Smibert, John (American painter, 1688-1751) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, Masonite (TM)

GUSN: 251906

Accession Number: 2011.17.1

Windsor Chair with Writing Arm

Bow back enclosing nine bamboo turned spindles. Curved left arm with scrolled hand hold and three bamboo turned arm supports. Writing arm supported by five bamboo turned arm supports. A sliding drawer with keyhole is attached to underside of writing arm. Broad saddle seat with straight front edge....

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 252008

Accession Number: 1949.972