Historic New England

"Parlor at Vine Hill"

Framed watercolor painting of a parlor interior. Large oriental rug in foreground with carved wooden sideboard at left and scroll back sofa with red upholstery at right. Parlor decorated with sculpture, ceramics, prints, paintings, and a guitar. Window hangings are a deep red with gold trim, one win...

Date: 1878

Maker: Beach, Frances Antoinette, 1852- (Artist)

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

GUSN: 302823

Accession Number: 2014.62.1

"Fireplace at Vine Hill"

Framed watercolor painting depicting a fireplace, spinning wheel, bookshelf, log carrier, prints, and Chinese fans. Oriental rug in foreground. Painting framed with a gold mat, plain wood frame.

Date: 1878

Maker: Beach, Frances Antoinette, 1852- (Artist)

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

GUSN: 302824

Accession Number: 2014.62.2

"Reading Nook at Vine Hill"

Watercolor painting of a room interior. Painting depicts a tall case clock, embroidered fire screen, rocking chair with green seat cushion and a small footstool with red upholstery. Table at side of room is covered with a pink and green striped cloth and is set with a brass chamberstick, teacups, si...

Date: 1878

Maker: Beach, Frances Antoinette, 1852- (Artist)

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

GUSN: 302825

Accession Number: 2014.62.3

Wallpaper

Fragments from the second layer of wallpaper removed from the right hand end wall between the windows of the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts.Floral wallpaper border associated with 1968.80.5.1. Yellow and red flowers overhang a red stripe with pink an...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302899

Accession Number: 1968.80.5.2

Wallpaper

Fragment from the third layer of wallpaper removed from the right hand end wall between the windows of the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Small fragment of floral wallpaper roller-printed in greens, pink and red.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302901

Accession Number: 1968.80.5.3

Wallpaper

Four fragments from the fourth layer of wallpaper removed from the right hand end wall between the windows of the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Floral wallpaper border or frieze. Pattern of floral vine over asymmetrical background of floral panels ...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 302902

Accession Number: 1968.80.5.4

Silhouette of Louisa Norton

Framed silhouette of a young girl, facing left. Oval frame, painted black. Louisa Norton (Mrs. W.S. Bullard)

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 303060

Accession Number: 1990.110

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory polyester, with short lace sleeves, lace overlap with sequins and bead accents. Lace bustle on back with two faux white roses at lower back. Fabric-covered button and loop closures down back.

Date: 1964

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company

Material: polyester (fiber), lace (needlework), sequins (spangles), beads (pierced objects), celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 303134

Accession Number: 2014.63.1

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat from 'going away' outfit. Pleated ivory chiffon on sides, ivory net veil, top bow at back, interior ivory net lining. Two brown plastic hair combs to afix hat to head.

Date: 1964

Maker: Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer) Lemington Hat Company

Material: chiffon, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 303135

Accession Number: 2014.63.2

Blue damask fabric sample

Blue damask silk fabric. Historical sample labeled, "Edmundson-Alston House."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303139

Accession Number: 2014.64.1

Blue and ecru damask sample

Blue and ecru damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Hammond and Harwood House."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: silk (textile), rayon, cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 303140

Accession Number: 2014.64.2

Ivory damask fabric sample

Ivory damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Juliette Gordon Law."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: damask, cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 303141

Accession Number: 2014.64.3

Rose colored damask fabric sample

Rose colored damask fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Chinoiserie Damask."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303142

Accession Number: 2014.64.4

Woven stripe fabric sample

Woven stripe fabric. Historic sample labeled, "Tryon Flower."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303143

Accession Number: 2014.64.5

Brocade stripe fabric sample

Brocade stripe fabric sample with floral details.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Scalamandré

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 303144

Accession Number: 2014.64.6

Red moreen fabric sample

Red moreen fabric with spring and sprays of flowers from Brunschwig & Fils. Sample labeled, "Hardwick."

Date: 1982

Maker: unknown

Material: moreen, cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 303145

Accession Number: 2014.64.7

Toile fabric sample

Toile fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Chinese Leopard Toile."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303146

Accession Number: 2014.64.8

Chinoiserie fabric sample

Chinoiserie fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "China Dream Chinoiserie."

Date: 1978

Maker: unknown

Material: Chinoiserie, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303147

Accession Number: 2014.64.9

Indigo resist fabric sample

Indigo resist fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Bromelia Resist."

Date: 1976

Maker: unknown

Material: resist, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303148

Accession Number: 2014.64.10

Stenciled chintz fabric sample

Stenciled chintz fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Hannah."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), Teflon (TM)

GUSN: 303149

Accession Number: 2014.64.11

Green and white chintz fabric sample

Green and white chintz fabric sample from G.P. + J Baker Ltd for Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Bird and Thistle."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303150

Accession Number: 2014.64.12

Chinoiserie fabric sample

Chinoiserie fabric sample from Brunschwig & Fils. Labeled, "Chinoiserie Tree."

Date: 1973

Maker: unknown

Material: Chinoiserie, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303151

Accession Number: 2014.64.13

Green and white toile sample. "Jones Toile". Cotton.

Green and white toile fabric sample. Labeled, "Jones Toile."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: toile (textile material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303152

Accession Number: 2014.64.14

Green moreen fabric sample

Green moreen fabric sample. Labeled, "Williamsburg Wool Moreen."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: moreen, wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303153

Accession Number: 2014.64.15

Chintz fabric sample

Chintz fabric sample. Labeled, "Flower Tree."

Date: 1963

Maker: Schumacher

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303154

Accession Number: 2014.64.16

Chintz fabric sample

Chintz fabric sample. Labeled, "Calico Bird."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: chintz, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303155

Accession Number: 2014.64.17

Green floral fabric sample

Green floral fabric sample. Labeled, "Fleurettes."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 303156

Accession Number: 2014.64.18

Red damask fabric sample

Red damask fabric sample. Labeled, "Bruton Adaptation."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: damask, cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 303157

Accession Number: 2014.64.19

Green damask fabric sample

Green damask fabric sample. Labeled, "Bruton Adaptation."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: damask, cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 303158

Accession Number: 2014.64.20

Woven fabric sample, blue with gold stars

Woven fabric sample, blue with gold stars. Labeled, "Royal Stars."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303159

Accession Number: 2014.64.21

Woven fabric sample, white with gold stars

Woven fabric sample, white with gold stars. Labeled, "Oyster Stars."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: weaving, cotton (textile), rayon

GUSN: 303160

Accession Number: 2014.64.22

Printed fabric sample

Histoic reproduction fabric sample. Labeled, "Musical Garland."

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: Schumacher

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 303161

Accession Number: 2014.64.23

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No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 303170

Valance

A rounded valance painted white with green trim. A painting of leaves adorns the protruding square panel at the apex.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 303171

Accession Number: 1988.542.1

Stove

Cylindrical stove designed to resemble a fluted column. Top of the stove has adjustable vents. Square base with four finials and round feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 303991

Accession Number: 1988.573

Stove pipe

Black metal u-shaped stove pipe element.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 303993

Accession Number: 1988.576

Plinth

White plaster fluted Doric column with square base.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 303995

Accession Number: 1988.549

Pedestal

Pedestal, Doric column with carved scroll decoration around the capital and column shaft. Square block base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 303996

Accession Number: 1933.1255

Plinth

White plaster fluted Doric column with square base.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 303997

Accession Number: 1988.551

Plinth

Brown wooden Doric column base with brown fabric around column shaft. Round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cloth

GUSN: 303999

Accession Number: 1988.552

Stove

Iron potbelly coal heating stove. Feet are missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 304002

Accession Number: 1988.570

Stove

Cast iron box stove. Cartouche with "Giant: in the center on the side of the box. "Giant" on cooking surface. Fretwork surrounding sides. Front door has another cartouche "1878." The stove no longer has feet.

Date: 1878

Maker: Rathbone, Sard & Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), cast iron

GUSN: 304006

Accession Number: 1988.571

Plate warming cupboard

Cast iron plate warming cupboard with rounded top. Cupboard has an open back and a small door at front with medallion shaped handles on either side. Three shelves on interior. Four cast iron legs with claw feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 304008

Accession Number: 1988.567

Stove Vent Pipe

Stove vent pipe attachment.

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal

GUSN: 304135

Accession Number: 1988.578

Stove Door

Cast iron stove door with attached knob to open or close vent.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 304136

Accession Number: 1988.577

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central design depicts a vista landscape, which is bordered by a foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), earthenware

GUSN: 304173

Accession Number: 1993.470

Plate

Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Central design depicts a rural fishing scene, flanked by figures representing America and Independence. Inner border has a floral motif. The outer border has a scroll motif with state names inscribed on the scrolls.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 304175

Accession Number: 1943.278

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia. It is bordered by a foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 304265

Accession Number: 1943.269

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with hand-painted Dutch landscape and figures, apple green center. Manufactured by Royal Doulton, Dutch Harlem pattern.

Date: 1904-1940

Maker: Royal Doulton (Maker)

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 304326

Accession Number: 1998.5907.19

Soup Plate

A blue transfer printed pearlware soup plate with a feather leaf edge. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern. The outer border has a foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 304327

Accession Number: 1985.738.27

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