Historic New England

Soap dish with drainer and cover

Cream under glaze, all pieces decorated with band of triangles and ellipses in orange, red with gilt accents. Soap dish marked with diamond dating mark.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256469

Accession Number: 1999.540.3a,b,c

Lamp

Electrified pressed glass oil lamp with clear font.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256470

Accession Number: 1999.537

Clock

Mantel clock wooden works

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256471

Accession Number: 1999.520

Lamp

Electrified pressed glass oil lamp with clear font.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256472

Accession Number: 1999.553

Clock

Modified banjo clock

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256473

Accession Number: 1999.519

Fork

Three large tines with paired scroll on both sides of center tine. Flat bar shaft with horned decoration protruding from waist. Scrolled end.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 256474

Accession Number: 1999.583

Urn shaped candle socket on bulbous topped shaft. Rounded spool-like shaft base set on raised conical center of round shouldered convex circular foot. Adjustable push-up rod at center on underside of foot.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), britannia metal

GUSN: 256475

Accession Number: 1999.584

Candlestand

Standing double branch candle holder. Turned candle armature adjusts on dowel shaft by removal of wedge. Base of shaft is octagonal, dowels through 2 piece crossed with arched feet. Painted black, evidence of red undercoat.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 256476

Accession Number: 1999.585

Anti-macassar

Crocheted white thread approximately square form with zig-zag border. Circular central design of 3 cherubs.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256503

Accession Number: 1999.586

Book

Titled "Effie Gray and Other Stories", illustrated by A.C. Warren, published by Nichols and Noyes, printed by H.O. Houghton and Co., Cambridge. Published for the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian). Textured brown binding with gilt tooled spine.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 256504

Accession Number: 1999.587

Seat mat

Hooked rectangular with rear corners rounded to fit seat. Green border surrounding rose blossoms and foliage on tan ground. Backed with grey corduroy.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), burlap, corduroy

GUSN: 256505

Accession Number: 1999.588

Book

Titled "English Society". Contains a volume of captioned drawings by George Du Maurier, published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1897. Blue hardcover binding with gilt decoration on cover.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 256506

Accession Number: 1999.589

Phonograph Record

"PERGOLESI/ Stabat Mater"; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; ; title and singers listed in green; white background; lavender border with black outlined design of musical instruments, one of which has female head on top; inscriptions on front, back, and on record; record inside cover; ...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256820

Accession Number: 1998.19

Phonograph Record

"ELLY/ AMELING/ SINGT/ MOZAR/ LIEDER"; square cover with blue background and white inscription; at left is bust length photo of female singer with short brown hair, sparkly earrings and white fur around neck; inscriptions on front and back covers and on record; record inside paper cover that in with...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256821

Accession Number: 1998.21

Phonograph Record

"Haydn/ Quartet in D major, Op. 64, No. 5 ("Lark"0 Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, No. 4 ("Sunrise")"; Square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; white background and three irregular orange rectangles alternating on front; drawing of Haydn in one shape, ionstrumentalists in another, logo in ...

Date: 1949

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256822

Accession Number: 1998.23

Phonograph Record

"CONCERTINO NOS 1 to 6. SONATA IN STILE DI CONCERTO. SINFONIA PER VIOLONCELLO E BASSO CONTINVO"; square black record case for two 33 1/3 RPM long playing records; case is like a box with cover and bottom; two records inside, each with separate paper sleeves; pamphlet inside; front cover with blue gr...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Angel Records

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256828

Accession Number: 1998.26

Phonograph Record

"BRANDENBIRG CONCERTOS/ No. 1 in F Major . No. 5 in D Major"; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record; front cover in blue, purple and black; image of male and female classical figures (male blowing horn); figures in front of pediment with Ionic columns; pediment is crumbling in image at top...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256833

Accession Number: 1998.28

Phonograph Record

"CONCERTO IN D MAJOR FOR BASSOON STRING ORCHESTRA AND HARPSICHORD/ CONCERTO IN C MINOR FOR OBOE AND STRING ORCHESTRA"; squre cover for 33 1/3 RPM long playing record (cover and record smaller than usual size; front cover with blue, magenta, and black; composers names surrounded by black and white s...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256836

Accession Number: 1998.30

Phonograph Record

"J.S. BACH, Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord; square cover for long playing record; front cover and teal and orange design with splotchy dots in background; contemporary drawing of gentleman in uniform playing flute with man in tailcoat playing piano; issued by the Haydn Society; recorded in Copenh...

Date: 1953

Maker: The Hayden Society, Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 256958

Accession Number: 1998.32

Phonograph Record

VIVALDI: CONCERTO IN A MINOR FOR TWO VIOLINS/ BACH; VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 IN A MINOR AND VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 2 IN E MAJOR; front cover gold, pink, copper, and white; lettering in black and white; photo image across center depicts a conductor right and two violinist left and center; across bottom of ...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256962

Accession Number: 1998.33

Phonograph Record

ANTONIO VIVALDI, four concerti; white cover with black and white image of five people; man with violin beside a woman sitting with another leaning on her lap over a book at center; two boys left side , one with flute, one on rocking horse; large vase top left; sky and trees to right; lettering in bl...

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256963

Accession Number: 1998.34

Phonograph Record

JEAN-PIERRE RAMPAL and PIERRE PIERLOT interpret ANTONIO VIVALDI; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM record; front cover with white background and square printed image in center ; in foreground right are four nude figures with draped coverings and wreaths on heads, one is holding a lyre. in left background ...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256965

Accession Number: 1998.35

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Dark yellow glaze band around body. Black transfer-printed designs, a rabbit on one side and a dog with a barrel on the other. Black floral pattern printed around inside of rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 256966

Accession Number: 1942.1042

Phonograph Record

Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins and orchestra; front cover white, black, purple design and lettering; back cover summarizes Bach's life and pieces involved.

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 256967

Accession Number: 1998.36

Phonograph Record

Prades Festival/Pablo Casals, director; square cover for long playing record; front cover with green tone photo of mountains overlooking several towns; light blue tinted squared off center with penciled bust-length drawing of Bach (man with white wig); record inside plastic sleeve inside cover.

Date: 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 257908

Accession Number: 1998.37

Phonograph Record

MUSIC FROM MARLBORO, MOZART, CONCERTO IN E FLAT FOR TWO PIANOS K. 365; BACH, CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR THREE PINOA; front cover photo depicts concert hall interior; orchestra bottom center; lettering in white and gold; back cover lists pieces and summarizes concerti; record inside cover.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257911

Accession Number: 1998.38

Bowl

Slightly ovoid, has stepped out upper exterior rim. Slight indentation around exterior about 2/3 way down. Stepped in on exterior at foot.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: burled walnut

GUSN: 256238

Accession Number: 1999.502

Table

Replaced rectangular pine top with breadboard ends. Oak base has molded lower edge on apron. Four splayed legs have turned elongated vase with 3 flattened ball turnings below. Stretchers tenoned into blocked section of legs with half ball feet below. Stripped, varnish finish, evidence of black, ...

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 256239

Accession Number: 1999.503

Hanging box

Paddle-like back board having hole at center top. Side boards step up slightly towards back. Nailed construction. Stain finish.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256240

Accession Number: 1999.505

Hanging box

Shallow box with tall rectangular back board, having hole at center for hanging. Serpentine profile side boards, left side cut away. Plain front board nailed to sides. Nailed, careless construction. No finish.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256241

Accession Number: 1999.506

Blackboard

Narrow hardwood frame enclosing black slate.

Date: ca. 1400

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, black slate

GUSN: 256242

Accession Number: 1999.507

Tray

Painted tin try is in rectangular form with rounded corners. Raised convex edge with oval handhold cut in each end. Floor painted black with yellow edge stripe. Edge decorated with small red blossoms and gilt scrolled leaves.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 256243

Accession Number: 1999.508

Hanging shelf

Three shelves graduated in width with narrowest at top. Scroll cut-out sides with acorn-like drop at front end. Round ended brace board at center back. Dark stain.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256244

Accession Number: 1999.509

Cupboard

Federal style reproduction of corner cupboard made in 2 sections. Deep molded cornice with figured veneer band between cornice and top of door. Door glazed with multi-paned and interlaced diamond pattern of mahogany muntins with lightwood edging, encloses 2 full and 2 half depth shelves painted gr...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood), inlays (decorations)

GUSN: 256246

Accession Number: 1999.510

Mug

Blue transfer printed Chinoiserie decoration hand colored with pink, green, yellow, orange. Straight cylindrical body with simple foot. "C" shaped handle with blue stripes.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 256247

Accession Number: 1999.511

Mug

Made for export, Rose Mandarin pattern. Cylindrical form with crossed strap handle. Polychrome band on gold with roses and butterflies. Body has scene of 3 seated figures at table with standing servant view to left with 3 figures. Predominant rose pink palette.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256248

Accession Number: 1999.512

Plate

Made for export. Underglaze blue decorated "Canton". Sloppily painted abstract scene of typical island pagoda.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256249

Accession Number: 1999.513

Pair of lamps

Pair of lamps.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 256250

Accession Number: 1999.514

Lamp

Possible reporduction. Candle stick base having circular foot, double swelled shaft with 'C' shaped applied carrying handle with ribbed thumbpiece. Applied to shaft top is bobeche with atached hollow sphere as font for burning oil.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256251

Accession Number: 1999.514.1

Lamp

Possible reporduction. Candle stick base having circular foot, double swelled shaft with 'C' shaped applied carrying handle with ribbed thumbpiece. Applied to shaft top is bobeche with atached hollow sphere as font for burning oil.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 256252

Accession Number: 1999.514.2

Arm chair

'Captain' type chair with eight turned spindles in back support. Bent continuous arm having arched crest set on 5 short spindles at center. Half round plank seat. Decorative turnings on front legs and stretcher. Paired dowel side stretchers, single at rear. Painted black with gold stripe outlini...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 256253

Accession Number: 1999.515

Bureau

Scroll eared crest with decorative brass roundels. Four dovetailed drawers, top 3 fitted with locks, each with 2 burled wood knobs. Four turned legs. Red brown stain finish.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 256254

Accession Number: 1999.516

Table

Scrubbed pine single board top with breadboard ends. Stetcher base with plain apron. Legs chamfere on all edges below stretcher and above stretcher to bottom of skirt. Red stain on base.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), ash (wood), chestnut (wood)

GUSN: 256255

Accession Number: 1999.517

Wardrobe

Long double doored case with removable Eastlake style cornice. Separate base with single drawer. Doors now removed, interior painted green and shelving installed.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 256256

Accession Number: 1999.518

Framed print

Fashion print that has been cut out from a publication. Marked plate 37, Vol 3, and titled "Walking dress". View of a woman in a dress with short blue cape, carrying parasol and accompanied by a boy. Rectangular walnut frame with gilt inner frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 256257

Accession Number: 1999.522

Tile

Glazed on top surface only. White ground under design of blue vase holding bouquet with blue, red and yellow blossoms with yellow green foliage. Fleur-de-lis like motif at four corners. Very well painted.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 256258

Accession Number: 1999.523

Quilt

Pieced red and white compass flower with yellow-green ground figured with small Indian-like geometric motif. Border band of same green with white right triangles in sawtooth zig-zag line. Nicely hand-quilted with leaves and scallops on border. Seams machine stitched.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 256259

Accession Number: 1999.524

Footstool

Sabre legged frame with removable needlework cushion. Cushion has blue background with center scene of girl feeding chickens.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 256260

Accession Number: 1999.525

Bowl

White glazed body with walls tapering inward to concave base, half round molded foot. Exterior painted with large 3 lobed, pink flowers and green foliage.

Date: 1820-40

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 256261

Accession Number: 1999.526

Candlestand

Octagonal tilt top on heavy ball turned pedestal. Three serpentine legs with spade feet, dovetailed into pedestal. Stripped finish, evidence of red-brown paint.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), ash (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 256262

Accession Number: 1999.527

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