Historic New England

Coffin Plate

A rectangular metal coffin plate with foliate design around the border.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45846

Accession Number: 1955.253

Coffin Plate

A metal coffin plate with a beaded border around the face.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45847

Accession Number: 1955.254

Coffin Plate

A scalloped circular metal coffin plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45848

Accession Number: 1955.255

Coffin Plate

A rectangular metal coffin plate with a floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45849

Accession Number: 1955.256

Coffin Plate

A circular metal coffin plate with a scroll and foliate border.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45853

Accession Number: 1955.260

Coffin Plate

A rectangular metal coffin plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45855

Accession Number: 1955.262

White paper ground w/ thin vertical stripe motif featuring a twisting classical element entwined w/ green leaf and terminating in a polychrome floral bouquet in urn; alternated w/ a blue stripe w/ gray scalloped edge motif. Selvedge labeled: "3076 M2 Run 1/ AFOL/ UWPC of NA/ Union Made." Sample (b)...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 45856

Accession Number: 1955.296

Flatware Set

Painted canvas roll with pouches for utensils. One side painted blue; the other side printed with blue flowers on cream ground. Two teaspoons and one serving spoon in tin with pointed deep bowl and flat rim, arrowhead neck and straight narrow shaft with modified fiddleback and small rat tail. Bottom...

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 45857

Accession Number: 1955.331

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45858

Accession Number: 1955.723

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45859

Accession Number: 1955.1464

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45860

Accession Number: 1956.2

Tea Caddy

Rectangular body with sloping shoulders; brown chain of flowers on gold band as border on shoulders and on cover, which also has berry finial with brown leaves; brown grape leaves with gold highlights on both sides of body.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain, molding (forming), enameling

GUSN: 45861

Accession Number: 1956.3AB

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45862

Accession Number: 1956.M3

Infant's Dress

Long white dress; whitework embroidery--floral medallion at center front neckline; scalloped ruffle along front panel to and around hem; shirred bodice back; two strips eyelet inserted at back from eyelet waistband to hem; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 45863

Accession Number: 1956.4

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Libby, J. G. L., 1820-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45864

Accession Number: 1956.9.1

Toothpick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45865

Accession Number: 1956.M10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a coffin handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Loving, Joseph, 1743-1815 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45866

Accession Number: 1956.10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hempstead, Daniel Booth, 1784-1852 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45867

Accession Number: 1956.11

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Downturned oval handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Thaxter, Joseph Blake, 1791-1863 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45868

Accession Number: 1956.M13

"Old Elm" Cane

Brown wood; rounded shape of stick; curved boned handle with silver collar; metal tip.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45869

Accession Number: 1956.14

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Bust-length portrait of a man with long gray hair, in blue coat, white shirt.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45870

Accession Number: 1956.M16

Desk

Square legs, H-stretcher, one long drawer, slant top with low gallery; two sliding "headboards".

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 45871

Accession Number: 1956.24

FIREBOARD

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 45872

Accession Number: 1956.25

Medal of Membership in Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Harvard

Geometrical shield of the Harvard Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity on one side of the bronze medal. Two palms with the Harvard University shield on the other side with inscriptions on both sides. Yellow and blue ribbons are attached to the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 45873

Accession Number: 1956.27

Portrait of a Man

Half-length portrait of a balding man seated in a red upholstered chair.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 45874

Accession Number: 1956.M28

School Medal

A silver medal showing the left profile bust of Benjamin Franklin. The other side has ribbons and a rose with its branches on the other side of the medal. The medal has a ring and two necklace style silk ribbons; one blue, one yellow, attached at the top

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45875

Accession Number: 1956.28

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45876

Accession Number: 1956.30

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 45877

Accession Number: 1956.31

Pait of Stockings

Dark cream-color stockings with an embroidered red floral and leaf pattern on the front of the foot and shin.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 45878

Accession Number: 1956.33

Small Scale in Wooden Case

Small scale in wood case. Wooden case is carved "A.M 1764" on hinged lid. Interior of box is carved out of a single pice of wood. Weights are missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, string (fiber product)

GUSN: 45879

Accession Number: 1956.36

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45880

Accession Number: 1956.37

Lantern

Brass, four paneled candle lantern with handle on top. Translucent panels made from horn.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 45881

Accession Number: 1956.40

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: L.S. Stowe & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45882

Accession Number: 1956.51

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Lowell & Senter (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45883

Accession Number: 1956.53

Portrait of Miss Anne Parker

Bust length portrait of Miss Anne Parker as an elderly woman in a white bonnet. Framed.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Attributed to Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 45884

Accession Number: 1956.59

Blanket

White, twill weaved, seamed wool blanket with remains of embroidered wool yarn wheels in corners (blue and gold); selvage edges with raw ends.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cross-stitching, embroidering, piecing

GUSN: 45885

Accession Number: 1956.60

Satinet sheet

Rectangular, off-white, plain weave, seamed wool and cotton sheet; selvage edges with hemmed ends.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 45886

Accession Number: 1956.61

Coverlet/blanket

Predominantly yellow/gold with brown wool birdseye twill weave, reversible; overall geometric pattern of bordered checks created by brown diaper weave and blue border/outline. Blue band across top; rust/brown stripe at bottom. Hemmed top; selvage edges; fringed bottom.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, fringe, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 45887

Accession Number: 1956.64

Dutch Oven

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45888

Accession Number: 1956.69AB

Puzzle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45889

Accession Number: 1956.72

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45890

Accession Number: 1956.74

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45891

Accession Number: 1956.75

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45778

Accession Number: 1955.133R

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45779

Accession Number: 1955.133S

Tablecloth

Rectangular, white. Central large scale grape tree; birds at base perched amongst melons and grasses; small scale floral sprigs some with perched birds. Framing this is undulating tape with rosettes suspending draping swags; baskets of fruit overlay second and wider outer frame or ogee. Lattice betw...

Date: 1800-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, grass (plant material), jacquard, weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 45780

Accession Number: 1955.134

Napkin

Rectangular, white linen damask. Central floral cluster surrounded by floral vine entwined with C-scrolls. Borders of similar floral vine and C-scrolls with corner floral projection mounted on urns.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 45781

Accession Number: 1955.135A

Sash

Green and red paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45782

Accession Number: 1955.136

Portrait of Mr. Pratt

Portrait of Mr. Pratt of Portland, ME, a blonde man with black jacket, white shirt, and black cravat.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 45783

Accession Number: 1955.139

Blanket

Rectangular, off-white plain weave wool blanket, edges bound in red yarn; light knapt.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 45784

Accession Number: 1955.145

Blanket

Rectangular, off-white plain weave, lightly napt wool blanket with edges bound with red yarn.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, piecing, tabby (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 45785

Accession Number: 1955.146

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