Historic New England

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249657

Accession Number: 1984.1143.7

Shower curtain rings

Light metal, bulb-shaped shower curtain ring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249658

Accession Number: 1984.1143.8

Footstool

Footstool with oval pine top; turned splay legs; rounded, oblong feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249673

Accession Number: 1949.501

Paisley Shawl

Shawl; narrow paisley border on two sides; wide floral border on two sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials by form, textiles, paisley

GUSN: 249674

Accession Number: 1949.505

Woven Bowl-shaped Basket

Native American bowl-shaped basket; woven; zig-zag pattern with rounded X's and swastikas woven in between peaks.

Maker: unknown

Material: baskets (containers), grass (plant material), hand weaving, weaving

GUSN: 249675

Accession Number: 1949.506

Needlework pincushion

Square pillow-shaped pincushion; needlework flower with nine petals and eight viney leaves and four flower buds; tassels at each corner of four corners of the pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials, textile materials by form, needlework (visual works), crewelwork (technique)

GUSN: 249676

Accession Number: 1949.507

Woven Pincushion

Pillow-shaped square; overshot weave; tassels at each of the four corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: textile materials by weaving technique, textile weaving processes and techniques, textile weaving techniques: patterning, weaving

GUSN: 249677

Accession Number: 1949.508

Paint-decorated Chest of Drawers

Six drawers (three over two over one); brass bail pulls on middle top and two center drawers; turned wooden pulls on top outside drawers and bottom drawers; floral paint decoration with initials and date within the design; thick top with a slight overhang; straight feet with a slightly curved shape ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), painting (image-making), painting components, brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249678

Accession Number: 1949.511

Wall Mirror with Reverse Painting on Glass Panel

Empire-style looking glass; vertical rectangle; reverse glass painting in panel at top depicts four flags.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), mercury, silver alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249680

Accession Number: 1949.512

Perfume Bottle

Opaque blue glass bottle; bulbous at base; narrow at top; flared at the opening; tear-drop shaped stopper; bulbous part of bottle and stopped decorated with narrow bands, five bands on the bottle and four on the stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 249682

Accession Number: 1949.524

Queen Victoria Figurine

Stafforshire-type; earthenware; figurine; woman in royal attire; depicts Queen Victoria.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 249684

Accession Number: 1949.526

Vase, Garniture

Pair of porcelain mantel garniture vases; flower-shaped vase; scalloped edge; decorated with foliage, flowers and a clock face; clock hands are placed at 12 minutes before 12.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249705

Accession Number: 1949.541.1-2

Commendation Certificate

Certificate from the City of Boston to Miss Ann Bradlee for war service; signed by Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249710

Accession Number: 1949.545

Bonnet Stand

Milliner's bonnet stand; papier mache(?), painted to look like a woman's face. Form is molded/cast wood pulp with gesso and tempra paint. face is varnished. The head and neck are leather

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249712

Accession Number: 1949.547

Bargello Needlepoint Pincushion

Needlepoint pincushion; "eye of the peacock" Bargello pattern; square; pillow-shaped.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), Bargello work, needlepoint (needleworking), wool (hair)

GUSN: 249713

Accession Number: 1949.549

Chest of Drawers

Bowed front; four-drawer chest; brass medallion bail pulls; oval brass key escutcheons; turned legs; scroll apron.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 249714

Accession Number: 1949.551

Night Stand with Shelf and Single Drawer

Sheraton-style night stand; square top with shallow apron; turned supports; shelf and single drawer; turned legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 249715

Accession Number: 1949.552

Looking Glass with Reverse Painting on Glass Panel

Empire-style wall mirror; gilt; ball decoration at top; reverse painting on glass depicts grapes and foliage in a two-handled vase.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, glass (material), mercury, paint (coating)

GUSN: 249716

Accession Number: 1949.553

Candlestand

Tall slender candlestand; tripod legs; stop-reeded column

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), reeding

GUSN: 249717

Accession Number: 1949.555

Fireboard

Fireboad; paint-decorated frame around wallpaper; wallpaper pattern depicts flowers (roses, lilies, and other small flowers) in open-weave basket on table top with floral design around edge of table top.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249718

Accession Number: 1949.557

Needlework Picture

A needlework picture that depicts a schooner with three masts and an American flag.

Maker: unknown

Material: needlework (visual works), embroidery (visual works), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 249719

Accession Number: 1949.558

Print of Surrender of Conrwallis

Framed print; depicts the Bristish surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781; inscription at the foot of the print.

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 249720

Accession Number: 1949.560

Framed Sheet Music

Framed sheet music; "Bloomer Waltz," depicts a woman in a hat, short dress and bloomers with a closed parasol.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 249721

Accession Number: 1949.561

Photographic Print of Hamilton House

Early photographic print depicts Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine.

Maker: unknown

Material: photographic prints, photographic paper

GUSN: 249722

Accession Number: 1949.564

Fondue burner

Three piece fondue burner set. Set includes a silver metal plate (a); black metal stand (b); and a silver and black metal burner(c).

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249763

Accession Number: 1984.1166A-C

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 249774

Accession Number: 1984.1174.1

Dinner fork

Stainless fork with peaked wave design on the handle and four tines.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249776

Accession Number: 1984.1174.2

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249779

Accession Number: 1984.1175.1

Dinner fork

Nickel and silver forks with a plain tear-drop handle design and four tines,

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 249780

Accession Number: 1984.1175.2

Sheets

White cotton sheet set. Two flat sheets and one pillowcase.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 249824

Accession Number: 1984.1193

Cradle

Possibly an early 20th century reproduction. Bonnet top shaped with 3 angled panels, arched enframement at front dovetailed onto side boards. Simple arch cut-out on side under bonnet. Arch topped foot board dovetailed onto sides. Headboard is nailed. Thin serpentine rockers attached by screws t...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 256404

Accession Number: 1999.581

Desk

Queen Anne form, slant lid desk on frame. Sides dovetailed through top. Hinged lid conceals stepped interior. Seven pigeonholes with ogee valances over 10 drawers, two tiered drawers at ends and center have short pigeonhole above. Five drawers of lower case, four half width above full width bott...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 256405

Accession Number: 1999.582

Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of brass candlesticks.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 256406

Accession Number: 1999.568

Pair of shot glasses

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, colorless

GUSN: 256409

Accession Number: 1999.551

Miniature tea set

Miniature tea service composed of teapot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, 2 cups with saucers.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256412

Accession Number: 1999.550

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron andirons

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 256418

Accession Number: 1999.546

Miniature tea set

Miniature tea service composed of 6 tea cups with saucers, teapot with cover, cream pitcher, and sugar bowl with cover.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256421

Accession Number: 1999.545

Side Chairs

Set of four windsor style side chairs.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 256439

Accession Number: 1999.504

Chamber set

Partial set of chamber ceramics. Includes washbasin, chamberpot with lid, slop pail with drainer inset. Possible maker's mark and other impressed marks.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256444

Accession Number: 1999.521

Chamber set

Chamber set includes: toothbrush vase and stand, mug, soap dish with drainer and cover.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Copeland

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 256466

Accession Number: 1999.540

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

Candlestick

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

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