Historic New England

Figurine

Carved ivory elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171028

Accession Number: 2006.44.1399

Candlestick

Ceramic candlestick with wide bowl shaped base and round handle. Blue painted trim and black "JD."

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171029

Accession Number: 2006.44.2364

Figurine

Black figurine of an elephant with white ivory tusks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171030

Accession Number: 2006.44.1398

Statue

Carved jade statue of deer and man.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171031

Accession Number: 2006.44.1397

Table runner

White table runner with gold zig-zag decorative stitching and leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 171032

Accession Number: 2006.44.2371

Model of the Taj Mahal

Alabaster model of the Taj Mahal.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1401

Lap desk

Rectangular rosewood lap desk with mother-of-pearl inlay. Brass handles and golden oriental bird design textile. Green felt bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), mother of pearl

GUSN: 171034

Accession Number: 2006.44.2346

Box

Round red lacquer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1219

Chest of drawers

Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers. Serpentine-front with four drawers with progressively larger size on bottom. Brass handles and claw and ball front feet.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171036

Accession Number: 2006.44.2337

Pier mirror

Federal style giltwood and eglomise pier mirror. Depiction of Harrington House at top. Carved rope trim and ball shaped dentils.

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding

GUSN: 171037

Accession Number: 2006.44.2342

Figurine

Small colored ceramic asian woman playing a luth.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171041

Accession Number: 2006.44.2173

Disk

Small red disk with engraved bird and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171042

Accession Number: 2006.44.2167

Wall sconces

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171043

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.1

Carving of the Tower of Pisa

Carved alabaster leaning Tower of Pisa with a circular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171044

Accession Number: 2006.44.2168

Scepter

Asiatic green carved stone scepter with a little handle and a bat pattern on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171045

Accession Number: 2006.44.2172

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.2

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 171049

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.1

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171054

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.4

Box

Small brass dresser shaped box with hinge lid. Attributes of music on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171055

Accession Number: 2006.44.2166

Basket

Woven wicker basket in three parts with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 171056

Accession Number: 2006.44.2359A-C

Pitcher

Small gold pitcher with a purple stripe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171057

Accession Number: 2006.44.2169

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171058

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.1

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB

Bucket

Brass bucket with oval shaped base. Large handle on top and small handle on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171081

Accession Number: 2006.44.2334

Chaise longue

Cream colored upholstered longue chair. Five buttons on back and ruffle around bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 171082

Accession Number: 2006.44.2361

Perfume bottle

Ivory engraved box with engraved black architectural pattern. Glass tube inside with a stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), glass (material)

GUSN: 171084

Accession Number: 2006.44.2178AB

Throw pillow

Square throw pillow. White with blue cross-stitched floral and butterfly design.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171086

Accession Number: 2006.44.2363

Quilt

Pieced handmade quilt.

Maker: Duncan, Caroline, 1800-1893 (Maker)

GUSN: 171088

Accession Number: 2006.44.2349

Throw pillow

Rectangular throw pillow. Crocheted leaf design with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crochet (needlework)

GUSN: 171089

Accession Number: 2006.44.2362

Censer

Pierced brass censer with pierced cover and elephant shaped feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171227

Accession Number: 2006.44.1423AB

Boat hook

Metal boat hook on painted white wooden pole.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171228

Accession Number: 2006.44.2544

Hanging cabinet

Mahogany hanging wall cabinet. Two doors, one drawer, with broken scroll pediment.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171229

Accession Number: 2006.44.2534

Figurine

Carved jade horse figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171230

Accession Number: 2006.44.1425

Figurine

Carved brown stone dragon figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171231

Accession Number: 2006.44.1427

Bookcase

Mahogany open bookcase.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171232

Accession Number: 2006.44.2537.1

Decorative vase

Carved blue jade vase [a] with lid [b] and custom teak wood stand [c]. Three dimensional floral and animal motif on vase and lid. Stand has pierced sides and four bracket feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), teak (wood)

GUSN: 171233

Accession Number: 2006.44.1426A-C