Historic New England

Hat

Navy canvas hat, no brim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316822

Accession Number: 2008.12.88

Bonnet

Straw bonnet with a black velvet ribbon

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316823

Accession Number: 2008.12.99

Bonnet

Cream colored baby bonnet

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316825

Accession Number: 1988.354

Bonnet

A gray colored baby bonnet with a wide brim

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316826

Accession Number: 1988.228

Bonnet

Rust colored child's bonnet with a black ribbon

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316827

Accession Number: 1988.227

Hat

Women's red twill cap.

Date: 1979

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 316828

Accession Number: 2008.12.48.2

Bonnet

Rain bonnet in a blue plastic case. Middlesex Institution for Savings.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316829

Accession Number: 2008.12.37.2AB

Bonnet

Rain bonnet in a plastic red case, Lexington Trust Company.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316830

Accession Number: 2008.12.37.1AB

Dragon Figure

Chinese dragon figure.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 316831

Accession Number: 1937.760

Oval, porcelain enameled platter with green tendrils, pink peonies, and butterflies around six medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers. A central circular medallion depicts a floral decoration. This design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, painting (coating)

GUSN: 316832

Accession Number: 1963.323.1

Shoe Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316833

Accession Number: 1941.239AB

Needlework sampler

This square needlework is an alphabet and verse sampler worked in cross, queen, and satin stich on a plainwoven linen (by eye) ground in green, blue, and (formerly red) buff-colored silk floss. Three sets of alphabets are worked between bands of geometric designs. The central band between the small...

Date: 1763

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 316834

Accession Number: 2015.190.1

Dress

Homemade blue velvet dress, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Cunningham, Lois, 1916-1996 (Maker)

GUSN: 316836

Accession Number: 2016.1.1

Tureen

Tureen with lid. Oval shaped silver tureen has two loop handles and a footed base. Tureen body has engraved bands of intertwining circles around top rim and base of foot. Engraved monogram "MM" below three faces. Lid has a decorative knop of a pinecone encircled by ivy leaves.

Date: 1907-1936

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 316837

Accession Number: 2016.2.1AB

Gym Shoes

Pair of women's 'acrobatic' gym shoes. Black suede and leather.

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316843

Accession Number: 2008.12.46AB

Flower Vase

Ceramic flower vase shaped like a deer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316871

Accession Number: 1996.143.900

Gathering Basket

Large oval gathering basket with rectangular base. Made of woven wood splints, carved wood handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 316874

Accession Number: 1919.1321

Mug

Red glass mug with etched decoration, "Remember me."

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 316876

Accession Number: 1970.357

Tea Bowl

Tea bowl, cylindrical form with small footed base. Stoneware with red glaze. Maker's stamp on bottom.

Date: 1700-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 316877

Accession Number: 1942.5208

Vase

Vase, bulbous upper section tapering to a flat circular base. Black and gold lacquer decoration of sea shells and ducks. Stoneware with white glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), ceramic glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316878

Accession Number: 1942.5209

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with gray glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316879

Accession Number: 1942.5210

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with white glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316880

Accession Number: 1942.5211

Bowl

Shallow stoneware bowl with a pink-red glaze. Evidence of kintsugi repairs.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glaze, gold (metal)

GUSN: 316881

Accession Number: 1942.5212

Box, Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316893

Accession Number: 1990.50CD

Shoe Box

Two-piece paper box printed with overall pattern of leopard spots and retailer's logo. Original box for sandals 1990.48AB

Date: 1935-45

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316894

Accession Number: 1990.48CD

Compote

White glass compote with lace pattern edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 316895

Accession Number: 1932.825

Small Vase

Small vase or toothbrush holder with blue transfer-print decoration. Probably part of a wash set.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316906

Accession Number: 1942.699L

The Storm

Framed black and white print of three ships on a stormy sea. There are many figures on the nearest ship which has pitched so that it is almost toppled over. The other two ships are pitching in opposite directions. The underside of the glass has been painted blue and gold in a mock frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222074

Accession Number: 2006.44.915

Libica

The main figure is a woman labeled Libica. She is seated, facing the right proper side and her arms are reaching to her right side at a book. To either side of her head are two figures. She is bare chested, but has a robe about her waist.

Maker: Reproduction of Buonarroti, Michelangelo, 1475-1564 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222075

Accession Number: 2006.44.903

Admittance to The Salem Marine Society

Framed black and white certificate of admittance into the Salem Marine Society. The paper is divided into six sections depicting maritime vignettes. One is of a wharf and five ships, another of two men working at a barrel. Another depicts three men putting out a fire on a ship.

Date: 1928

Maker: Hill, Samuel, ca. 1766-1803 (Engraver) Goodspeed's Bookstore (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222076

Accession Number: 2006.44.916

Woman with Fur

Framed photographic print of a painting of a woman wearing a fur. She has a vine with leaves in her hair, and a pearl earing. The fur has spots on it and is draped over her left shoulder. She holds the fur with her right hand.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222077

Accession Number: 2006.44.904

Three Children on a Sailboat

Framed print of three children on a sailboat. They are pulling ropes under the moon. Behind them is a town on a hill with a bridge.

Maker: Washburn & Company (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222079

Accession Number: 2006.44.917

The Lesson

Framed photographic print of a woman on the right side and a young girl kneeling at her feet on the left side. The kneeling child points to something in the book. Above the girl are two putti who are coming down to put a wreath of flowers on her head. On the right proper edge of the painting is a ba...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222080

Accession Number: 2006.44.905

Spanish Chapel of St. Maria Novella

Framed print of a chapel wall. On the sides are pillars leading up to an arch way that surrounds the scene. The scene includes many figures, dogs, and lambs. Many of the figures are being spoken to by saints. Central figure of Jesus sits on a throne, surrounded by angels.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222082

Accession Number: 2006.44.918

A Woman, Goddess and Putti by a Fountain

Framed photographic print of a woman fully clothed on the right, a woman with little clothing on the left, and between the women is a putti dipping his hand into a well. The woman to the right leans on pottery. The woman to the left hold a burning lamp. In the background on the right side is a villa...

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222083

Accession Number: 2006.44.906

Hat

Women's hat [.1] in original box [.2ab]. Hat: Flat form, plum-colored velvet with pink silk wrapped around top surface. Elastic underneath to fasten under chin.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 222085

Accession Number: 2001.262.1

St. Eustace

Framed black and white engraving of Albrecht Durer's St. Eustace. In an outdoor scene, a man kneels on the ground with his hands extended toward the head of a horse. Five dogs in the foreground. Scene is taking place in the middle of a forest landscape, next to a pond.

Maker: Reproduction of Durer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 (Artist) Haley & Steele (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222087

Accession Number: 2006.44.920

South View of the Several Halls of Harvard College

Framed black and white print of the south view of six halls at Harvard College. Buildings in background with trees in foreground. Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1823

Maker: Reproduction of Fisher, Alvan, 1792-1863 (Painter) Cummings, Hilliard (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222089

Accession Number: 2006.44.925

A Presentation of the Christ Child

Framed black and white photographic print of a painting. A woman and man hold the hands of a male child who stands on a rock wearing a plain robe. Above his head his a dove and an old man with a white beard surrounded by putti.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222090

Accession Number: 2006.44.921

Salisburg Cathedral

Framed black and white photographic print of Salisbury Cathedral. Gothic cathedral with many spires, pointed arch windows, and buttresses.

Maker: Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222091

Accession Number: 2006.44.922

Photographic print

Photographic print of a Renaissance painting. The main character, a young boy standing to the platform, is presenting a winged animal to the person on the thrown. Behind the thrown are people looking out from a building and in the left proper background are more people looking out from a building.

Maker: Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Material: photographic materials, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 222092

Accession Number: 2006.44.926

Women Spinning and Weaving

Framed black and white print of eight female figures. Five in the foreground are spinning and weaving wool. In the background through an archway are three women looking at a tapestry.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222093

Accession Number: 2006.44.923

Creation of Adam

Framed photographic print of Michelangelo's Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel. On the right side is a man wearing nothing and he is reaching out his left hand. On the left side is another man coming out of a cloak with figures holding him back. This second man's hand is reaching out towards Ada...

Maker: Reproduction of Buonarroti, Michelangelo, 1475-1564 (Painter)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222094

Accession Number: 2006.44.927

Northeast View of the Several Halls of Harvard College

Framed black and white print of a view of the several halls of Harvard College. Trees and a dirt road in front of six buildings. On the road are four figures and two dogs, one of the figures is on horseback. Plain gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1823

Maker: Torrey, Charles C. (Engraver) Cummings, Hilliard (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222095

Accession Number: 2006.44.924

Print

Framed print of a painting of a man sitting in a chariot being pulled by two horses. Surrounding the chariot are several women holding hands. All figures are headed towards a woman on the left side of the image. In the background, bellow the scene in the clouds, is the ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222096

Accession Number: 2006.44.928

Hat Box

Circular hat box with lid. Black and white stripes with red border.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222098

Accession Number: 2001.262.2AB-.3AB

Hat

Women's hat [.1] in original hat box [.2ab]. Hat: straw, pink, artificial flowers, circular. Fabric underneath to fasten under chin.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 222099

Accession Number: 2001.263.1

Ice Skate

Plain wooden soles; screw through heel; steel blades that curl up at the toe wtih acron tip; leather straps with metal rings at ankles; soles have cutouts for additional straps; inscription on underside of each sole.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), steel (alloy), leather

GUSN: 222100

Accession Number: 1927.224AB

Ice Skates

Mahogany (possibly) soles with brass plates at toes and heels; screw through heel; steel blade; leather straps at ankles and ball of foot (missing on B) with buckles

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), steel (alloy), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222101

Accession Number: 1927.226AB

Ice Skates

Plain wooden soles; screw through heel; three smaller screws under ball of foot with 3/4 inch round metal plate in between screws; steel blades that curl at the toe; soles have four cutouts for straps; straps missing.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222102

Accession Number: 1928.135AB

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