Historic New England

Candlestick

An urn shaped candlestick. The base is broad and square, with criss-crossing disigns and circles. At the very top, the square lifts off.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 222447

Accession Number: 2006.44.2604.2

Candlestick

Glass candlestick with swirls that go counterclockwise. There are six crests and six troughs to the wavy edge design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 222448

Accession Number: 2006.44.2606.2

Diamond shaped wooden bowl (a) made of a lightweight wood with a dark patina. Possibly from Fiji which has similarily-shaped examples of bowls and dishes. The body of the bowl is worn along both edges at one diamond-shaped end. There is also a braided rope of plant fiber (b).

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), plant fiber

GUSN: 222449

Accession Number: 2006.44.2617

Jardiniere

Continental white ceramic jardiniere with scalloped sides. There are four handles at the top. Each handle has three spikes on the top and three spikes on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), tin glaze

GUSN: 222450

Accession Number: 2006.44.2609

Garden seat

Porcelain Chinese export garden seat. The background is painted a pea green. On the top is a blue bird perched on a tree branch. Around it, blooming on the tree are white blossoms. On the sides is a depiction of a garden, including, another blue bird, some brown hills and more white flowers. On two ...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), paint (coating), glaze

GUSN: 222451

Accession Number: 2006.44.2582

Clamshell

Nested half clamshell

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222452

Accession Number: 2003.1.8

Tile

Glazed earthenware tile with blue decoration depicting three men standing on shore looking at an angel in the sky. Near bottom of scene is words "APOC.38.2." Green felt on verso.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze

GUSN: 222453

Accession Number: 2003.1.11

Cutting Board

Stained and painted wood; square shaped with rounded corners and handle at one end; green, red, white, yellow, black, strawberry, flower and leaf design painted in center; black dash and dot border; verso is unstained wood.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222464

Accession Number: 2003.1.12

Goblet

Clear glass goblet; smooth surface; six-panel flute stem.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, molding (forming)

GUSN: 222467

Accession Number: 2003.1.13

Goblet

Clear glass goblet, flares at lip and bottom of bowl; ribbing and leaf design near top with small crown and coat of arms; seven-panel fluting design at bottom of well; six-panel fluting design on stem; rope pattern around edge of base; starburst pattern in center of base.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, molding (forming), blown glass

GUSN: 222468

Accession Number: 2003.1.14

Souvenir Candle Holder

Piece of cork buoy painted with green, white and blue stripes; hole in center holds white candle; small painted wood houses are nailed to the top of the buoy around the candle; on one side of the buoy is painted "CAPE ANN" in black.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), paint (coating), wax

GUSN: 222479

Accession Number: 2003.1.15

Souvenir shell

Clamshell glued upright onto a wood stand painted gray; the shell is painted blue and brown to look like the seashore; a wooden lighthouse is glued inside the shell; a cotton ball is glued in for clouds.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), shell (animal material), paint (coating), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222481

Accession Number: 2003.1.16

Ash receiver

Autumn leaf shaped ash receiver

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222484

Accession Number: 2010.13.1.1

Box for ash reciever

Original box [a] with cover [b] and original inspection slip [c]

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 222486

Accession Number: 2010.13.1.2a-c

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222487

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.1

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222488

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.2

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222489

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.3

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222490

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.4

Original box

Original box [a] with lid [b], and original inspection slip [c]

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 222491

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.5a-c

Manicure set

Ivory manicure set in hinged box with stylized monogram on cover. Set contains eight pieces for nail care including a nail file, brush, pick, and clipper. Set also contains three button hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639

Brush

Small ivory nail brush.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222494

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.1

Buttonhook

Buttonhook with ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222495

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.2

Desk set

Letter opener set, that includes a letter opener and scissors, and each is contained in a case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 222496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661

Scissors

The scissors have brass handles. Under the two circlues to place your finges, there is a design of flowers and leaves on both sides, down to the hilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222498

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661.1

James Duncan Phillips

Three fourth length portrait photograph of James Duncan Phillips. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed. His right hand is in his pocket and his left hand rests on the arm of the chair.

Date: 1906

Maker: Dunton & Gardner (Framer)

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

GUSN: 221101

Accession Number: 2006.44.762

Charles Appleton Phillips

Black and white photograph of a man identified as Charles Appleton Phillips. He is standing outside in a field next to a horse. He has one hand on the horse and the other is at his waist. He is wearing a uniform consisting of a long coat, a hat and a sword. Metal frame painted gold.

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 221103

Accession Number: 2006.44.763

Distaff

White pine branch distaff with flax.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 221181

Accession Number: 1945.573

Tape Loom

Oak block for base, sixteen prongs.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 221182

Accession Number: 1952.341

Quilling Rod

Quilling rod. Used with wheel 1919.724. See photograph in : Cummer, Joan Whittaker. "A Book of Spinning Wheels". Portsmouth, NH: Peter E. Randall, 1993, p. 67; for an example of a wheel that such a rod would have been used with.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 221183

Accession Number: 1913.2

Temple

Loom part made of yellow birch.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: yellow birch (wood)

GUSN: 221184

Accession Number: 1913.21

Clock Reel

Clock reel with a joined frame; green in color.

Date: ca. 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), hickory (wood), eastern white pine (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 221185

Accession Number: 1913.34

Wheel finger

Maple finger wheel

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221186

Accession Number: 1913.135

Hand Card

Oak back; leather; hickory handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), hickory (wood), leather

GUSN: 221189

Accession Number: 1914.29

Hatchet

No description

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 221190

Accession Number: 1917.377

Tape Loom

Seventeen holes in loom; 1/2 inch board nailed to 6 inch by 7 inch base with wrought nails.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 221196

Accession Number: 1915.18

Swift

Base, water sawn; reel all riven parts.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 221203

Accession Number: 1918.513

Temple

Riven wood temple for weaving loom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221205

Accession Number: 1918.517AB

Spinning Wheel

Wool spinning wheel; A: bench; B: wheel post; C: wheel. The bench (A) is made of quartered chestnut. The wheel (C) shows cut nails from the rim into the spokes, while there are forged nail heads visible on the splice. The spinning wheel came from a house in Peterborough, New Hampshire

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), oak (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 221206

Accession Number: 1918.942AC

Wool Finger

Finger wheel or "boy" for textile working.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 221214

Accession Number: 1918.960

Temple

Riven oak loom part.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 221217

Accession Number: 1918.1260

Tape Loom

Thirty-four prongs; professionally made; rose-head nails

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221218

Accession Number: 1918.1478

Clock Reel

Wooden; joined frame, green; open works; handle; metal click spring missing.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: yellow birch (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 221219

Accession Number: 1918.1615

Temple

Maple loom part.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 221220

Accession Number: 1919.83

Flax Breaker

Flax breaker; square pine body, four oak legs; axed square board.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 221222

Accession Number: 1919.813

Shuttle

Wooden shuttle with hollow-stemmed quill; oak shaft; boat-shaped with wire tips.

Maker: unknown

Material: applewood, dogwood (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 221223

Accession Number: 1922.242

Miner's Head

Head

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: yellow birch (wood)

GUSN: 221224

Accession Number: 1922.258

Children's Mug

Earthenware mug with maroon transfer-printed design of undulating flowers. Flowers are over-painted in greens and pinks. Pink luster accents the handle and encircles the upper lip.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, lusterware, overpainting (technique)

GUSN: 221226

Accession Number: 1970.1310.41

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut with white pine secondary wood. Four turned maple legs, flat crossed stretchers. Black walnut veneered top, skirt, stiles, and drawer fronts. Case sides composed of black walnut. Original brass hardware. Locks never made.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 221227

Accession Number: 1980.379

High Chest

William and Mary high chest. Walnut veneer, maple and white pine. In two sections, the upper with molded cornice above a bolection-molded frieze drawer over a case with two short over three graduated long drawers, each with herringbone-pattern edging within a double bead-molded surround; the lower s...

Date: c. 1720-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 221228

Accession Number: 1984.20

Distaff

Distaff; turned maple and birch.

Date: ca. 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 221272

Accession Number: 1922.262

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