Historic New England

Scarab

Dk brown; insect body, ram head; hieroglyphics on bottom

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72748

Accession Number: 1969.1243

Serving Tray

Tray with square lacquered body decorated with rose colored peacock motif.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72749

Accession Number: 1969.1244

Signet

Brn, white; bulb, facetd hndl; rectangular signet, foliate mtf, dk patina

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72750

Accession Number: 1969.1245

Match Holder

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72751

Accession Number: 1969.1246

Match Holder

Dk patna; cylin body, shape of drum; ridged bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72752

Accession Number: 1969.1247

Pen Wiper

Pen wiper with circular, felt body. Four miniature rats mounted on top.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72753

Accession Number: 1969.1248

Paper Knife

Rd-brn; translucent; 1 sq end taperng to rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 72754

Accession Number: 1969.1251

Dish

Pch, brown, gry; oval; shallow well; footed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72755

Accession Number: 1969.1252

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Blue; bulb footed base; conformed unit with single central socket; three supports

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72756

Accession Number: 1969.2490.2

Shelf Clock

Rectangular shelf clock with an archd top; white face, black numbers; string inlay; mushroom feet

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

GUSN: 72757

Accession Number: 1969.2783

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72759

Accession Number: 1969.2876.1

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72760

Accession Number: 1969.2876.2

Plant Stand

Natural square top plant stand with an open front, straight sides to bracket feet, plain rear skirt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72761

Accession Number: 1969.2900

Desktop Embosser

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72762

Accession Number: 1969.2904

Electric Lamp

Square black base; straight cylindrical shaft

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72763

Accession Number: 1969.2918

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; black leathr inter; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), leather, mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72764

Accession Number: 1969.2919

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72765

Accession Number: 1969.2920

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72766

Accession Number: 1969.2921

Landscape

Road with stone post to left; trees, stone wall in background. Brown, blue, green.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Codman, Alice "Ahla" Newbold, 1866-1923 (Artist) Davenport, George E. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 72365

Accession Number: 1969.3802

Landscape Picture

Close up view, of a landscape depicting trunks, limbs; brown, rust, green, orange; foliage background

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: Hudson, Charles W. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 72366

Accession Number: 1969.3803

Harbor Scene

Harbor in distance; gondolas on water in foreground.

Date: 1880

Maker: Otto (Maker) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72367

Accession Number: 1969.3804

Landscape Picture

Two steer by water & tree; birds above

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Charnay, A. (Engraver) Delatre (Printer) Cadart & Luovet (Publisher) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72368

Accession Number: 1969.3805

Landscape

Village roofs with mountain range behind. Green, rust, blue.

Date: 1896

Maker: Codman, Alice "Ahla" Newbold, 1866-1923 (Artist) Davenport, George E. (Framer)

Material: supports (artists' materials), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 72369

Accession Number: 1969.3806

Photographic Print

Seated male; hands crossed on lap; turned three-fourth

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: Reproduction of Scheffer, D'ary, 1795-1858 (Artist) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72370

Accession Number: 1969.3807

Picture

Red, purple, green, yellow, blue; infant in arms of man; makes blessing; lily

Date: 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 72371

Accession Number: 1969.3808

Print

Brn, tn, white; long haired dog thanking god(?) for vittles; circular

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Earl, T. (Artist) Hanhart, M. & N. (Printer) Giles, J. West (Lithographer)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72372

Accession Number: 1969.3809

Picture

Splayed male, flowing robes left; reposing couple right; lyre at feet

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72373

Accession Number: 1969.3810

Photographic Print

Street scene; burning building right, dead body right; figures behind building, left

Date: 1871

Maker: Reproduction of Escosura, Leon Y. (Artist) Ferrier Et Locadre (Photographer) Bingham (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 72374

Accession Number: 1969.3811

Landscape Picture

Large leafy trees close up; vilage in distance, rt.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72375

Accession Number: 1969.3812

Photographic Print

Soldiers and civilians passing through twwn center; body at left

Date: 1871

Maker: Reproduction of Escosura, Leon Y. (Artist) Ferrier Et Lecadre (Photographer) Bingham (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 72376

Accession Number: 1969.3813

Painting

Green, brown, and blue; water way with sailboats; house right; trees left and right

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 72377

Accession Number: 1969.3814

Still Life

Pitcher of flowers with additional flowers in foreground.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Miller, H. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 72378

Accession Number: 1969.4126

Picture

Blue, rust, beige; lady holds apron on hip; other hand on basket; on str

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 72379

Accession Number: 1969.4127

Membership Certificate

Text framed by a gothic arches with allegorical figures and a blue seal.

Date: 1873

Maker: American Bank Note Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72380

Accession Number: 1969.4128

Print

Female standing outside; hat with plume; trees left, right

Date: 1870

Maker: Henry Graves & Co. (Publisher) Graves, Robert (Engraver) Reproduction of Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 72381

Accession Number: 1969.4129

Print

Brown, tan, and white print depicting a long haired dog, with bib; licks lips; plate empty; circular

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Earl, T. (Artist) Hanhart, M. & N. (Printer) Giles, J. West (Lithographer)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72382

Accession Number: 1969.4130

Photographic Print

Print of the Madonna kneeling by magi; others around, with animals; visitors at left.

Date: 1900

Maker: Reproduction of Van Der Goes, Hugo, d. 1482 (Artist) Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72383

Accession Number: 1969.4131

Photographic Print

Madonna and child, center, enthroned; many figures left and right

Date: 1900

Maker: Reproduction of Botticelli, Sandro, 1445-1510 (Artist)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72384

Accession Number: 1969.4132

Photographic Print

Se view of house; tom on pony; ogden on path; alice on lawn rt

Date: 1872

Maker: Sprague, Barton (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72385

Accession Number: 1969.4133

Photographic Print

Exterior of house; cbble-stone garden path

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: Da Silva, Vincente G. (Maker) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72386

Accession Number: 1969.4134

Photographic Print

Hilltop view looking down st; oxen, buggy and riders; village background

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72387

Accession Number: 1969.4135

Folio

Bge, pur lining; bk format, green binding, cloth ties; empty

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72388

Accession Number: 1969.4140

Set Frame

Rectangular; rounded molding, gilt decoration

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72389

Accession Number: 1969.4141.2

Set Frame

Rectangular; backing board & glass; tape frame

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: F. Muller & Son (Framer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72390

Accession Number: 1969.4141.1

Set Frame

Rectangular; backing board & glass; tape frame

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: F. Muller & Son (Framer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72391

Accession Number: 1969.4141.3

Print

Beggar boy stands in home with women and kids gathered around

Date: 1866

Maker: Reproduction of Faed, Thomas (Artist) Rost, C. (Engraver) Crosby Opera House Art Assoc. (Publisher) Pate, W. (Printer)

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

GUSN: 72392

Accession Number: 1969.4467

Achievement Certificate

Text framed by Columbian Exhibition building and alllegorical figures.

Date: 1893

Maker: Low, Will H. (Artist) Bureau of Engraving & Printing (Printer) Schlecht, Charles (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 72393

Accession Number: 1969.4468

Photographic print

Colored; 18th century scene; women getting scissors sharpend in street

Date: 1904

Maker: Reproduction of Alonzo-Perez (Artist) Manzi, Joyant & Co. (Publisher) Goupil (Printer)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 72394

Accession Number: 1969.4469.1

Photographic print

Colored; 18th c. scene; woman shows picture to man; other peopl

Date: 1904

Maker: Reproduction of Detti, C. (Artist) Manzi, Joyant & Co. (Publisher) Goupil (Printer)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 72395

Accession Number: 1969.4469.2

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