Historic New England

Coat of Arms

Made for Thomas (1724-1805) and Sarah Hubbard Fayerweather (1730-1804). The beaver with a fish in its mouth at the top of the shield may be a play on the family's name-based on the belief that the beaver is out in fair weather.

Date: 1760

Maker: Attributed to Welch, John, 1711-1789

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

GUSN: 190780

Accession Number: 1993.142

Tithing Rod

In the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries the tithing rod was an invaluable tool of office. On Sundays, the tithing man, carrying his rod, noted absentees and ensured order and attention during meetings. This was no insignificant chore, given that these meetings usually lasted for three hour...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 190788

Accession Number: 1942.4733

Rosalie

Half-length portrait of a seated woman turned slightly to the left with her right hand at her breast; she wears a yellow sash and holds a dark cape across her lap. Gilt frame with ornate decoration at corners; plaque affixed to bottom rail of frame with a poem about Rosalie written by the artist.

Date: 1835

Maker: Allston, Washington, 1779-1843 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, gilding

GUSN: 190808

Accession Number: 1941.1697

Teaspoon

A pair of silver teaspoons. Rounded handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Theophilus Bradbury & Son (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190813

Accession Number: 1946.662AB

Teaspoon

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

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190816

Accession Number: 1946.663AB

Salt Spoons

Two matching silver salt spoons with flat fiddle-shaped handles, flat narrow stems, rounded shoulders, and pointed egg-shaped bowls.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190817

Accession Number: 1947.80AB

Teaspoons

Two matching silver teaspoons with rounded handles, flat narrow stems, rounded shoulders and pointed egg-shaped bowls.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Goddard, Daniel, 1796-1884 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190819

Accession Number: 1947.84AB

Teaspoons

Four matching teaspoons with round upturned ribbed handles, flat narrow stems, rounded shoulders, and pointed egg-shaped bowls.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Cushman & Fernald (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190820

Accession Number: 1947.84C-F

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Storrs, Nathan, 1768-1839 (Silversmith) Storrs, Nathan, 1768-1839 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190823

Accession Number: 1951.82

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Storrs, Nathan, 1768-1839 (Silversmith) Storrs, Nathan, 1768-1839 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190826

Accession Number: 1951.83

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with upturned pointed handle, beaded edge, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1853-1855

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190829

Accession Number: 1951.108

Fork

Silver fork with upturned pointed handle, beaded decoration, and four tynes.

Date: 1853-1855

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190833

Accession Number: 1951.109

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a pointed handle, beaded edge, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1857-1860

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190838

Accession Number: 1951.110

Sugar Spoon

Silver sugar spoon with a fiddle handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190840

Accession Number: 1953.10

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with rounded upturned handle, oval bowl, and a midrib.

Date: 1715-1746

Maker: Edwards, John, 1671-1746 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190842

Accession Number: 1956.M1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with rounded upturned handle, oval bowl, and a midrib.

Date: 1715-1746

Maker: Edwards, John, 1671-1746 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190843

Accession Number: 1956.M2

Ladle

Silver and wood serving ladle. Round deep bowl with a flat bottom made of a Charles II coin dated 1668. Wood turned handle with metal findings.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 190844

Accession Number: 1957.142

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1820

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

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190846

Accession Number: 1965.58

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1826-1840

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190848

Accession Number: 1975.85.1

Teaspoon

A pair of silver teaspoons. Fiddle handles, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Whiton, Ezra, 1797-1858 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 190851

Accession Number: 1975.86AB

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a downturned rounded handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190852

Accession Number: 1975.88

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 190854

Accession Number: 1975.89.1

Walking Lion

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a walking male lion mounted on a rectangular stepped base.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Barye, Antoine-Louis, 1796-1875 (Sculptor) Barbedienne, F. (Foundryman)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189829

Accession Number: 2006.44.1465

Two Hawks Fighting

Bronze sculpture with a green patina of two hawks attacking a ram mounted on a rock shaped base.

Date: 1843

Maker: Fratin, Christophe, ca. 1800-1864 (Sculptor)

Material: bronze (metal), patina (condition)

GUSN: 189835

Accession Number: 2006.44.1464

The Bridge

Ink etching of the Ponte de l'Arzere over a Venetian canal. The bridge rails are draped with laundry and various pedestrians are walking in both directions. Two gondolas are in the foreground and buildings line the canal in the background.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 189857

Accession Number: 2006.44.743

Vase

Ovoid shaped porcelain vase with six sides and a short neck with a slightly flared rim. Features two panels of Japanese aristocrats and soldiers in exterior scenes separated by two reserves of blue and red flowers. The scenes are framed by painted gold and polychrome geomtric and floral designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189860

Accession Number: 2006.44.1859

Tile

Square ceramic tile with ploychrome painted enamel scene of two children standing by a fence and feeding a chicken and her chicks.

Maker: Campbell Brick & Tile Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189863

Accession Number: 2006.44.1566

Carriage clock

Rectangular brass carriage clock with four bevelled glass sides and a bevelled oval glass window on top, hinged handle attached at the top. Clock features a white face with black Roman numerals.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 189867

Accession Number: 2006.44.1567

Bell and plate

Brass bell with cast relief decoration around the body featuring a row of figures below hanging incense lamps and flying cherubs, top features a decorated orb and cross surrounded by leaning male figures. Bell sits on a round brass plate with a cast relief panel around inner edge of cherubs playing ...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189872

Accession Number: 2006.44.1568AB

Armchair

Open armchair with square shaped back, scrolled arms, and straight square legs. Seat and back covered in a red, green and gold silk upholstery with interlocking roundels of vines of foliage each encircling a spray of flowers. Red silk fringe hangs around the seat rail.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 189875

Accession Number: 2006.44.1571

Vase

Porcelain vase with round body and straight cylindrical neck, green glazed body with painted gold foliate design on all surfaces.

Date: 1886

Maker: Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 189877

Accession Number: 2006.44.1819

Walking Stick

Walking stick with an engraved brass handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189878

Accession Number: 1974.371

Napoleon Bonaparte

Bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with his arms crossed and dressed in a military uniform with a hat, a short jacket with epaulettes, and thigh high riding boots. Sculpture is mounted on a stepped alabaster base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 189887

Accession Number: 2006.44.1479

Women's cape

Black and white voided velvet women's cape. The cape has a black velvet interior. The exterior has a white velvet floral and butterfly pattern at each end. There is a black floral snap button at the neck. There are several snap buttons at various intervals on the cape to create different cape styles...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189891

Accession Number: 2006.44.1253

Women's coat

Ivory silk embroidered women's Haori coat with short kimono-like sleeves. The coat is knee length with slits up each side. It has a simple scoop neck and five button and loop closures. The buttons are metal and are shaped like flower buds. The embroidery goes around the neck and down the front of ea...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 189893

Accession Number: 2006.44.1254

Evening gown

Evening gown with an apple green velvet skirt and green voile bodice. A square cut neckline and a band of beading across the chest. The center of the beaded panel has a large teardrop shape made of rhinestones. The sleeves are elbow length and consist of several layers. The under layer is a beige vo...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), beads (pierced objects), lace (needlework), netting (process)

GUSN: 189895

Accession Number: 2006.44.1255

Women's skirt

Light cotton sheer women's skirt with waistband removed. At knee height there is a band of lace work that goes around the skirt. Under the small lace band there is a panel decorated with detailed floral embroidery. The bottom edge of the skirt is trimmed with a lace band. The skirt also has a slight...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189897

Accession Number: 2006.44.1252

Wedding Dress

Two piece ivory satin wedding gown. Bodice [A] has a high stand up collar and fitted full length satin sleeves with ivory organdy trim at the cuffs. The center panel of the bodice is made from pleated ivory organdy and ruffled satin. There is a straight ribbon across the waist and pleated and ruffle...

Date: 1899

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 189898

Accession Number: 2006.44.1257.1AB

Sieve

Circular tin sieve with slightly flared sides and footed base. Circular holed mesh in base.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189899

Accession Number: 2006.44.1787

Card table

Mahogany card table with hinged tabletop and inlaid line decoration along edge. Rectangular tiger maple veneer panels along apron. Four tapered legs with block feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), tiger maple, inlay (process)

GUSN: 189900

Accession Number: 2006.44.1477

Pudding mold

Cylindrical shaped tin pudding mold with center tube and slightly flared sides [a]. Removable tin cover [b] with attached tin ring. Stamped "Hillson". Used to steam pudding or bread.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189901

Accession Number: 2006,44,1791AB

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, lace (needlework), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and front pocket. The petticoat has a two tiered skirt with floral embroidery along the bottom half. Petticoat (about the height of the right knee) is a square pocket. The petticoat has a single button closure at the back of the waist below the drawstring...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1262

Women's jacket

Short green velvet women's jacket with long tails. The jacket has a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves are lined with cream colored satin. The interior of the jacket and tails are lined with cream colored satin. There are weights sewn into the bottom of each tail so th...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 189911

Accession Number: 2006.44.1263

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