Historic New England

Glove Box

Light brown, gilt glove box with a rectangular hinged top; 2 hook latchs; ivory, green interior; stripe

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72831

Accession Number: 1969.4604

Trinket Box

Brn; rectangular dp hngd lid with facetd appliq; banding, green inter

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, moiré, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72832

Accession Number: 1969.4605

Storage Box

Unfinished box; 6 board construction; nailde joints; rounded corners

Date: 1825-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 72833

Accession Number: 1969.4606

Statue

Male child with wings; contropasto pose; swagged loin cloth; sq bs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete, pouring

GUSN: 72834

Accession Number: 1969.4607

Statue

Standing male; holds out bowl; grapes in other hand; small satyr at his feet

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72835

Accession Number: 1969.4608

Water Fountain

Male head, spout in mouth; horns, beard; applied to fountain wll

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72836

Accession Number: 1969.4609

Water Fountain

Dolphin-like; large scales; tail flipped over head; spout in mouth

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 72837

Accession Number: 1969.4610

Food Storage Box

Black box with gold trim; rectangular; lid with rolled lip

Date: 1926

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72838

Accession Number: 1969.4611

Trinket Basket

Brn, org, yellow; rectangular; overlapping lid; herring -bone & checked wvs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 72839

Accession Number: 1969.4612

Boot Hook

Turned shaft with hook; maid-doll handle; child's?

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), white metal

GUSN: 72840

Accession Number: 1969.4613

Mechanical Pencil

Rectangular parts; compass movement; black box, compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer) Eugene Dietzgen Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave), white metal, wool (textile)

GUSN: 72841

Accession Number: 1969.4614

Letter Rack

Grn; marbelized lining; battle scene print decor

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), marbling, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), veneering

GUSN: 72842

Accession Number: 1969.4615

Scarab

Lt brown; insect body; hieroglyphics

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72843

Accession Number: 1969.4616

Paperweight

Org, glt; circular base, ball finial; oriental motifs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72844

Accession Number: 1969.4617

Trinket Box

Colorless body, circular, faceted (a); domed lid (b)

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72845

Accession Number: 1969.4618

Pen Wiper

Red, black alternating; circular, flower design

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72846

Accession Number: 1969.4619

Electric Lamp

Urn-shaped; top 1/4 beige glaze; drak brown bottom; circular carved base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72847

Accession Number: 1969.4634

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with an urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72848

Accession Number: 1969.4635.1

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72849

Accession Number: 1969.4635.2

Kerosene Lamp

Bge, brown; raised floral & foliage; highlighted with gold

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Pearl Glass (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 72850

Accession Number: 1969.4636

Kerosene Lamp

Orange, brown; cylindrical, floral motif; domed base, four feet; burner with two wicks; two knobs

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Wright & Butler (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 72851

Accession Number: 1969.4637

Electric Lamp

Lt brown; turned spindle-shpd body, side hook; rectangular base; plug sockt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Hubbell (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72852

Accession Number: 1969.4638

Electric Lamp

Dk red-brn; turned spndl shpd body; side hook; rectangular base; plug sckt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72853

Accession Number: 1969.4639

Urn

Black, dark patina; circular base, cylindrical column, shallow double handle dish; relief

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72854

Accession Number: 1969.4641

Paper Knife

Red, green, yellow tartan plaid; baluster handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72855

Accession Number: 1969.4660

Quill Case

Red, green, yellow Stuart plaid; rectangular case; corregated cloth interior

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), laminating, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72856

Accession Number: 1969.4661

Candy Box

Wht, red, green, yellow, gold; circular, flush lid; cut-work floral motifs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72857

Accession Number: 1969.4662

Scissors

Sm, sewing form; double scroll shaft; sharp point

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thornhill (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72858

Accession Number: 1969.4663

Cane

Straight cane with ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 170800

Accession Number: 2006.44.1153

Heavy and elaborately carved wooden "paddle" from the Austral Islands, or "hoe," The carvings include the characteristic Austral Island circular motif and flared handle pommel with six human-like figures. Little is known about the use of objects like this. Some experts believe they were used as cere...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170801

Accession Number: 2006.44.1150

Scent bottle

Art Nouveau red and white cameo glass scent bottle with a silver stopper. Floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170802

Accession Number: 2006.44.2056AB

War Club

A double headed war club, or 'u'u, from the Marquesas Islands (Te Henua 'Enana). Made of heavy ironwood, or toa, the head of the 'u'u has human-like faces on both sides. These faces are composed of smaller faces and pairs of eyes. The eyes and nose, for instance, are made of small human heads. Ther...

Maker: unknown

Material: ironwood

GUSN: 170803

Accession Number: 2006.44.1154

Vase

Art Nouveau style glass vase with floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Tiffany, Louis Comfort, 1848-1933 (Artist, Designer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170804

Accession Number: 2006.44.2057

Club

Tongan paddle club with oval pointed end and zig-zag pattern incised carving on all surfaces. Known as a 'akua tau.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 170805

Accession Number: 2006.44.1149

Secretary

Married high chest of drawers. Chippendale style bonnet-top secretary with broken pediment and three spiral finials, fluted pilasters and panelled doors. Empire style chest of drawers lower section with ball feet.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170806

Accession Number: 2006.44.1147

Settee

Federal style inlaid mahogany settee. Rose patterned upholstery. Serpentine front with three front, fluted, pencil legs. Inlaid swag on front seat rail and inlaid star on crest rail.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 170807

Accession Number: 2006.44.1148

Umbrella

Deep purple umbrella with wooden handle. Metal tip on handle with deer carving. Button closure on fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170808

Accession Number: 2006.44.1164

Umbrella stand

Round chinese export porcelain umbrella stand in Rose Medallion pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170809

Accession Number: 2006.44.1156

Basket

Native American small basket with wing pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170810

Accession Number: 2006.44.2070AB

Tableware set

Large ceramic bowl and nine dessert plates. Black painted bottoms with handpainted black and white surface decoration. Bowl depicts a large map of Africa, plates depict different types of African animals. Made by Nannie Borden Phillips to commemorate her 1930-1931 trip from Capetown to Cairo. Animal...

Maker: Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Painter) Pottery Workshop of Boston (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170811

Accession Number: 2006.44.1163

Basket

Native American small basket with horizontal lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170812

Accession Number: 2006.44.2073AB

Sideboard

Sideboard with gray marble top. Sideboard has six small drawers, one large central drawer, and a cupboard with tambour doors. Drawers have brass pulls. Carved cocentric circle decoration atop each of the six tapered legs.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: Attributed to Hook, William, 1777-1867 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170814

Accession Number: 2006.44.1160

Bookcase

Mahogany, glazed bookcase. Four glass panes and fluting at corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170815

Accession Number: 2006.44.1161

Doily

Round doily with floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 170816

Accession Number: 2006.44.1162

Pole Club

Long pole club with a flattened, flared head with scalloped egdes, from the Cook Islands (probably Rarotonga or Atiu). Dark, polished wood. At the base of the club head are four small protruding ovals, and the base of the handle has a phallic shape. The tip of the club is pointed. The pole club wou...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170817

Accession Number: 2006.44.1151

Chandelier

Glass chandelier with frosted grape pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170818

Accession Number: 2006.44.1155

Sampler

Embroidered alphabet sampler in a plain wood frame. Inscription worked in cross stitch "Happy is she whose early/years receive instruction/Mary Willis born/Portland AE9 Dec 14, 1805"

Date: ca. 1814

Maker: Duncan, Mary Willis, 1805-1888 (Embroiderer) Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 170819

Accession Number: 2006.44.1159

Wall mirror

Oval shaped, Adam style painted and parcel gilt wall mirror.

Maker: unknown

Material: parcel gilding, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 170822

Accession Number: 2006.44.1158

Basket

Native American grass basket with orange and purple lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170903

Accession Number: 2006.44.2066

Club

Maori (New Zealand/Aotearoa) wooden staff/club known as taiaha, flattened and wide at one end and the other with a carved face and tongue. The pointed end takes the form of a decorated tongue projecting from the open mouth of a stylized head, carved on both sides. The eyes of the head are inlaid wit...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 170906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1198

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