Historic New England

Queen chess piece

Carved white ivory queen chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172529

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.2

Bishop chess piece

Caverd white bishop chess piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172530

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.3

Bishop chess piece

Carved white ivory bishop chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172531

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.4

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172532

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.5

Women's Girdle

Sheped to fit bust and stomach area. Nylon side panels and vents. Elastic shoulder straps with plastic clasps. Hook and eye side closures.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172533

Accession Number: 1993.67

Knight chess piece

Carved white ivory knight chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172534

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.6

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172541

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.7

Rook chess piece

Carved white ivory rook chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172543

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.8

Women's Girdle

Shaped to fit bust and stomach area. Nylon side panels and vents. Elastic shoulder straps with plastic clasps. Hook and eye side closures. In plastic bag.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon, cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172544

Accession Number: 1993.68

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172545

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.9

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172546

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.10

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172547

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.11

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Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172548

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.12

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172549

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.13

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172550

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.14

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172551

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.16

Pawn chess piece

Carved white ivory pawn chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172552

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.15

King chess piece

Carved dyed red ivory king chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172553

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.17

Queen chess piece

Carved dyed red ivory queen chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172554

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.18

Bishop chess piece

Carved dyed red ivory bishop chess game piece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172555

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162.19

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.27

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.28

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172017

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.29

Purse

Cylindrical bag, beaded rose-colored background, scattered multi-colored flowers; central motif is a building with a tower, flanked by two trees wtih sun overhead. Two patterned silver bangles as handles. Lined pink warp-printed silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silk (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 172018

Accession Number: 1990.1412

Traveling Clock

Edith White Norton's traveling clock by Bigelow and Kennard.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

GUSN: 172021

Accession Number: 1990.276

Firewood Holder

Birch bark firewood holder, framed in rough small logs with birch bark attached to frame. Design scratched or etched on bark, of stylized forste or jungle with a hunter in furs or fringed clothes, holding bow and arrow, of elk or moose, alligator or crocodile on one side, lower edge. Attributed to T...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: Probably Snow, John (Artist) Possibly Tomah, Joseph (Artist)

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 172024

Accession Number: 1990.159.1

Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of young girl, oval format on rectangular panel, sitter has blue eyes, blond-brown hair with bangs (curls), knot and single long curl. Dressed in black empire dress. Traces of gold in corners.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172029

Accession Number: 1990.290

Indian table cover

Burnt orange coarse wool woven blacket with twisted fringe on all sides. Embroidered in wool, shades of blue, white, gold, brown. Geometric patterns and borders. Large diamonds filled with images (people, buildngs, animals).

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works), wool (textile)

GUSN: 172030

Accession Number: 1990.1408

Bell Pull

Needlepoint of berries and grapes and leaves on a brown background. Backed with light brown silk. Brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172031

Accession Number: 1990.1458

Meat platter

Oval Chinese export porcelain meat platter with pierced liner in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SGW" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172032

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.205ab

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.218

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172034

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.219

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.220

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172036

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.221

Bell Pull

Bellpull of needlepoint, design of small flowers and creatures-- rabbit, dog, bird, in muted greens, pinks and browns, tans on dark brown background. Lined with tan silk (rotting). Small brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172037

Accession Number: 1990.1459

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172038

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.222

Envelope and piece of paper

A) Envelope inscribed B) Piece of paper, inscribed, enfolding a clump of camel's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172039

Accession Number: 1990.291

Envelope

Envelope, inscribed

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172040

Accession Number: 1990.291A

Piece of paper

Piece of paper, inscribed, enfolding a clump of camel's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172041

Accession Number: 1990.291B

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172042

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.223

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172043

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.224

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172044

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.225

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172045

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.226

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172046

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.227

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172047

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.228

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172048

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.229

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain demitasse saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172049

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.30

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain demitasse saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172050

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.31

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain demitasse saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172051

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.32

Children's Dress

Dress

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172053

Accession Number: 1930.399a

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