Historic New England

Pillowcase

A rectangular, white pillowcase with a thin band of openwork stitching toward the opening.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371322

Accession Number: 2016.188.1096

Blanket

A large, rectangular, beige blanket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371323

Accession Number: 2016.188.1098

Blanket

A large, rectangular, beige blanket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371324

Accession Number: 2016.188.1100

Electric Fan

A General Electric vintage electric fan with brass blades and a black-painted body.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paint (coating)

GUSN: 371325

Accession Number: 2016.188.1101

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with a turned shaft and a round base and a push-up at side.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371326

Accession Number: 2016.188.1102.1-.2

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned shaft and a round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371327

Accession Number: 2016.188.1103

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned shaft and a diamond border at it's round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371328

Accession Number: 2016.188.1104

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned shaft, a round base, and a large drip pan halfway down it's shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371329

Accession Number: 2016.188.1105

Bell

A silver bell with an ornate handle of foliate openwork decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: bells (idiophones), silvering, casting (process)

GUSN: 371330

Accession Number: 2016.188.1106

Escutcheon

An ornate brass keyhole escutcheon.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371331

Accession Number: 2016.188.1107

Pillow

A square, white pillow with images of nine botanical varieties on either side x2.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371332

Accession Number: 2016.188.1108 AB

Muff

A rectangular black, fur muff with a tassel at one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371333

Accession Number: 2016.188.1109

Tea Set

A soft paste tea set consisting of a large teapot (.1AB), creamer (.2), Serving plates (.3AB), saucers (.4A-J), cylindrical cups (.5A-I), and teacups (.6A-I)

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: soft paste porcelain, gold (metal), gilding

GUSN: 371334

Accession Number: 2016.188.1113.1-.6

Door Stop

A bronze door stop showing the facade of a Greek Doric temple. Pair.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 371335

Accession Number: 2016.188.1114AB

Pair of Dish Towels

A pair of rectangular white dish towels with a red plaid print.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371336

Accession Number: 2016.188.1115.1-.2

Set of 5 Dish Towels

A set of five rectangular white dish towels with a green plaid print.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371337

Accession Number: 2016.188.1116A-E

Dish Towel

A rectangular white dish towel with a green plaid print.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371338

Accession Number: 2016.188.1117

Set of 6 Dish Towels

A set of 6 rectangular white dish towels with two red and blue stripes toward the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371339

Accession Number: 2016.188.1118A-F

Set of 3 Dish Towels

A set of three rectangular white dish towels with yellow and blue stripes toward the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371340

Accession Number: 2016.188.1119A-C

Set of 5 Dish Towels

A set of five rectangular white dish towels with three green stripes toward the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371341

Accession Number: 2016.188.1120A-E

Set of 4 Dish Towels

A set of four rectangular white dish towels with red stripes toward the edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371342

Accession Number: 2016.188.1121A-D

Framed Document

Probate will for Mr. Brooks of Hallowell, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, signed by Mr. John Bowman, 1789, contained in a black frame with low relief decoration.

Date: 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 371242

Accession Number: 2016.188.1006

Framed Document

A motto print with central text which begins "Why Were The Saints, Saints?", surrounded by a printed foliate border, contained in a black wooden frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 371243

Accession Number: 2016.188.1007

A chromolithograph applied to glass showing a still life of fish, radishes, and greens laid upon a flat surface. The title "A Good Catch" in printed centrally at the bottom, and the 3 initials "B.W.-." are signed at the lower right corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, printing (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 371244

Accession Number: 2016.188.1008

Framed Document

An 1811 document in ink on paper, signed Grainger, from the General Post Office, Wiscasset provenance, regarding the dismissal of Mr. Bowman (later Bowman), contained in a black wooden frame with a gilded interior border with relief decoration.

Date: 1811

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, gold (color)

GUSN: 371245

Accession Number: 2016.188.1009

Framed Broadside

A broadside from Colonial Theater in Belfast, Maine, October 15, featuring "Jean Harlow, The girl from Missouri", "The Lemon Drop Kid", etc.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 371246

Accession Number: 2016.188.1010

Framed Document

A deed related to the Lincoln County Courthouse signed by John Bowman, Justice of the Peace, 1807, contained in a black wooden frame with a gilded interior border.

Date: 1807

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, gold (color)

GUSN: 371247

Accession Number: 2016.188.1011

Framed Print

A cartoon print depicting building at left with fire department and man shouting" fire", millinery shop with woman wearing bonnet on fire.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 371248

Accession Number: 2016.188.1012

Glass Head

A glass sculpture of a female human head.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 371249

Accession Number: 2016.188.1013

Electric Lamp

An electric table lamp with a vase shaped black ceramic shaft, a brass base, and a fabric shade.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), brass (alloy), textile materials

GUSN: 371250

Accession Number: 2016.188.1014

Pair of Candlesticks

Brass candlesticks with turned columns and petal detailed bases.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371251

Accession Number: 2016.188.1015.1-.2

Electric Table Lamp

An electric table lamp with a stepped columnar shaft, an octagonal base, and a fabric shade.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), textile materials

GUSN: 371252

Accession Number: 2016.188.1016

Call Bell

A small brass call bell.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371253

Accession Number: 2016.188.1017

Necklace

A brass colored beaded necklace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371254

Accession Number: 2016.188.1018

Pearl Necklace

A necklace consisting of two strands of pearls joined by a silver-colored clasp.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371255

Accession Number: 2016.188.1019

Brooch

A black brooch consisting of an interlaced design decorated with gold stars.

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating)

GUSN: 371256

Accession Number: 2016.188.1020

Jewelry

Three silver sprigs with oblong leaves inlaid with crystal studs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 371257

Accession Number: 2016.188.1021.1-.3

Earring

A silver-colored false earring from which hangs a pendant of three leaves inlaid with crystal studs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (color)

GUSN: 371258

Accession Number: 2016.188.1023

Doorstop

A frog-shaped door stop coated with green paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, paint (coating)

GUSN: 371259

Accession Number: 2016.188.1025

Chocolate Box

A rectangular, wooden chocolate box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371260

Accession Number: 2016.188.1026

Hand Fire Screen

A hand held fire screen consisting of an octagonal body and a turned wooden handle. The screen body is tan in color and is embroidered with a floral bouquet of pink, orange, and blue flowers. The verso of the fan body is covered with red damask fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, wood and wood products, embroidering, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371261

Accession Number: 2016.188.1027

2 Keys

Two metal skeleton keys.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371262

Accession Number: 2016.188.1028

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with a turned shaft and an octagonal base that is engraved with a standing bird on one side. Found on table in 201 .1 is candlestick to left on table (facing river window in 201) .2 is candlestick to right on table (facing river window)

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), turning (shaping process), engraving (action)

GUSN: 371263

Accession Number: 2016.188.1029.1-.2