Historic New England

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a female head and shoulders, facing right against a white paper background. In a round wooden, painted black frame. There is a white rectangular sticker at the center of the backing cardboard with "F L Bixby 1917 San Francisco Fair" hand printed on it in blue ink.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370321

Accession Number: 2016.188.14

Bucket

A continental pewter bucket with a rolled rim, tapered body, round base, and a wide swing handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370322

Accession Number: 2016.188.15

Serving Dish

A rectangular silver serving dish with rounded corners and a reeded upper edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering

GUSN: 370323

Accession Number: 2016.188.16

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automatons

A music box in the form of a domed, brass birdcage with a round black base decorated with roses and black banding, and two animatronic singing birds, one yellow and one red, at the interior.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), feather (material), featherwork

GUSN: 370324

Accession Number: 2016.188.17

Dish

A Chinese export oval tray with a scalloped edge and a pink lotus border.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370325

Accession Number: 2016.188.18

Binoculars and Case

A black leather case for binoculars with a flip back top, snap clasp, and red corduroy interior. "Binolux" is printed in silver on the top of the case, followed by an "R" inside a circle. Black metal binoculars have "Binolux Light Weight Triple Tested Fully Coated" printed on the left shoulder, an...

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 370326

Accession Number: 2016.188.19.1-.2

Wick Trimmer

A scissor-style wick trimmer with a curl at the scissor point, and a squared-off trimmer box. The loops for scissor handles have small semi-oval tabs on outside edges where leg posts once attached. Decorative line spacer between handle ends and the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 370327

Accession Number: 2016.188.20

Bellows

A pair of antique wooden fireplace bellows with a yellow decorated painted surface, and stenciled gold flowers with touches of black and ochre banding.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paint (coating), stenciling, wood and wood products

GUSN: 370328

Accession Number: 2016.188.21

Bowl

"Antique Chinese export 11 1/2" porcelain bowl with lotus design and butterflies and flowers at the interior, rose lotus panels with gold and vermillion border with an under plate decorated in similar design" Double layer of lotus petals decorate the exterior of the bowl, butterflies and flowers de...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370329

Accession Number: 2016.188.22

Dish

Large low bowl decorated on the interior with a single row of pink lotus petals along the outer rim. In the center circle of the petals, flowers and foliage are outlined in pink, with gold lines and coloring in the plants. There are pink-outlined, gold accent designs along the rim, between the point...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), porcelain

GUSN: 370330

Accession Number: 2016.188.23

Bowl

A Chinese export bowl (A) with a vermillion and gold inner border and vermillion flowers, a lotus petal border in rose tones, and a round base (B)

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370331

Accession Number: 2016.188.24AB

Bowl

An antique Liverpool bowl with a tapered body depicting George Washington His Excellency, Marshall of France, Commander in chief, Neptune and a three-masted ship centrally with polychrome decoration, a floral spray border, and a cartouche with the motto "Virtue and Valor "in black transfer.

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370332

Accession Number: 2016.188.25

Fruit Basket with Underplate

One of a pair of oval Chinese export porcelain baskets with a reticulated body, square handles embellished with gold at each side, a flared rim decorated with vermillion leaf design with gold banding, and matching under plates, each with a reticulated border. A is basket B is underplate

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain

GUSN: 370333

Accession Number: 2016.188.26AB

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of antique Battersea enamel candlesticks decorated with alternating genre and landscape panels on a white background embellished with gold, scalloped bases and reticulated bobeches. Bobeche (top portion) of candlesticks are removable. 2016.188.27.2 has slight rattling noise when handled

Maker: unknown

Material: enamelware, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370334

Accession Number: 2016.188.27.1-.2

Fruit Bowl with Underplate and Bird's Nest

One of a pair of oval Chinese export porcelain baskets with a reticulated body, square handles embellished with gold at each side, a flared rim decorated with vermillion leaf design with gold banding, and matching under plates, each with a reticulated border. This basket currently contains a bird's...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain

GUSN: 370335

Accession Number: 2016.188.28.1-.3

Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of English brass candlesticks with square bases and a shaped square below the candle cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370336

Accession Number: 2016.188.29.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with petal bases, turned columns, and a drip guard at the top of the candle cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370337

Accession Number: 2016.188.30.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 370338

Accession Number: 2016.188.31.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 370339

Accession Number: 2016.188.32.1-.2

Pair of Glass Whale Oil Lamps

A pair of clear glass whale oil lamps with shaped square step-up bases and wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370340

Accession Number: 2016.188.33.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks with Peg Lamps

A pair of cut and faceted peg lamps with burners. These stand atop a pair of nineteenth century Sheffield telescoping candlesticks with a gadrooned rim at the bobeche and round bases. The numbers "7 7 2" are etched or stamped into the bottom of both candle cups. The flat bottoms of both candlestick...

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silvering

GUSN: 370341

Accession Number: 2016.188.34.1-.2

Food Cover

An oval English Sheffield silver-plated food cover with a removable handle, beaded decoration above and gadrooned border below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370342

Accession Number: 2016.188.35

Food Cover

An English silver-plated Sheffield oval domed food cover with an open handle, a monogram "JMH" on the body, and a beaded rim below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370343

Accession Number: 2016.188.36

Mug

An antique Continental hand blown glass mug with applied handle and polychrome enamel decoration of a castle and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370344

Accession Number: 2016.188.37

Lantern

A tin lantern with a pierced top and ring handle,and a round globular chimney with a guard.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370345

Accession Number: 2016.188.38

Lantern

A large tole oil lantern with a chimney and guard, and a burner at the interior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370346

Accession Number: 2016.188.39

Lantern

A lantern with a tin base, top and handle, a thick clear glass chimney, and part of a burner inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370347

Accession Number: 2016.188.40

Lantern with Lamp

A square brass lantern with a pierced round top, heavy round handle, wire guards for the glass on each side, and a kerosene lamp with a chimney inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 370348

Accession Number: 2016.188.41

Lantern

A railroad lantern with a red glass chimney and a wire bail.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 370349

Accession Number: 2016.188.42

Lamp

A small brass lamp with a round base and a glass blown chimney and a flat carrying handle with floral design impressed into it attached to the base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 370350

Accession Number: 2016.188.43

Lantern with Lamp

A tin lantern with three glass sides, an oil lamp with a glass chimney and a mercury reflector at the interior, and a wire and wooden handle above.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), mercury, wood and wood products

GUSN: 370351

Accession Number: 2016.188.44

Lantern

A large copper lantern with four glass sides and a mercury reflector, and a wire and wooden handle above.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), glass (material), mercury

GUSN: 370352

Accession Number: 2016.188.45

Mercury Reflector

A mercury round, concave reflector.

Maker: unknown

Material: mercury

GUSN: 370353

Accession Number: 2016.188.46

Pole Screen

Mahogany pole screen with an urn finial, an urn and ring turned shaft, a tripod base with snake feet, and a petit-point panel. Large rectangular needlework screen with central female figure, flanked by three men and a boy with horses, distant castle, framed by Rococo floral motif.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wool (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 370354

Accession Number: 2016.188.47

Flag

American flag with 48 stars.

Date: 1912-1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354036

Accession Number: 1969.3477

Tablecloth

Green and cream silk tablecloth with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 354037

Accession Number: 1969.3493

Blanket

Brown wool blanket with scalloped edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 354038

Accession Number: 1969.3492

Rug

Multi-colored loop yarn rug.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354039

Accession Number: 1969.3525

Flag

American flag with thirteen stars.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354040

Accession Number: 1969.8478

Tablecloths

Pair of blue and white checked tablecloths with blue embroidery in the corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 354041

Accession Number: 1969.3468.1-.2

Blanket

Brown and black fur blanket with a wool lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, wool (hair)

GUSN: 354042

Accession Number: 1969.3550

"Old Houses, Salem St."

Woman hanging laundry among gray buildings with red chimneys in Boston's North End.

Date: 1881

Maker: Lane, Susan Minot, 1832-1893 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board

GUSN: 354045

Accession Number: 1993.13

Fabric Sample

Striped silk fragment with blue and green stripes. Slight plaid pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 354164

Accession Number: 1920.741

Fabric Sample

Bundle of fabric samples sewn together.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354168

Accession Number: 1930.216

Fabric Samples

Bundle of fabric samples sewn together.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354169

Accession Number: 1930.217

Cloth Sample

Blue, brown, and cream striped fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354174

Accession Number: 1928.419G

Fabric Sample

Faded purple silk rolled in a paper package with a label " Hogg, Brown, & Taylor"; four fabric-covered buttons attached to paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 354175

Accession Number: 1964.375D

Cloth Samples

Bronze-colored silk damask fabric samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 354177

Accession Number: 1998.5826A-C

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup, saucer with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 354229

Accession Number: 2020.11.1AB

Pair of Side Chairs

Pair of Portsmouth-made bannister back side chairs with an elaborately carved crest rail, turned stiles and stretchers, woven rush seats, and Spanish scroll feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 354279

Accession Number: 1.2013.1-.2

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