Historic New England

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments depicting military men from different European countries representing different playing cards. Each figural group is rendered in polychrome (red, green, yellow) against a white background. Each figural group hoists a flag bearing a different card in a standard deck of playing car...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 357159

Accession Number: 2021.33.50AB

Wallpaper

Fragment of unused wallpaper. Chinoiserie-style pattern featuring stylized plants and botanicals set against various architectural structures and features in a range of East Asian-inspired designs. Roller-printed in browns, red, yellow, purple, green on olive ground. Marked "AWPMA. 1494, 2 Rolls" in...

Date: 1880-1887 \n

Maker: American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Agency)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 357160

Accession Number: 2021.33.51

Footstool

Circular footstool with gold-painted wooden base and striped fabric top in alternating red and gold. Four round legs and splayed feet carved with geometric pattern. Open rail made from two wooden rods inserted through the legs and separated on two sides by a bell-shaped carving hanging from the base...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, upholstery

GUSN: 357282

Accession Number: 2021.35.1

Margaret Smith Handbag

Margaret Smith handbag. Linen fabric printed with a blue and white pastoral "toile de jouy" style pattern against a yellow background. Two matching shoulder straps and fabric latch enclosure with a magnet. Blue and yellow plaid interior. One zipper pocket.

Date: 1960s

Maker: Margaret Smith

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 357283

Accession Number: 2021.36.1

Chair

Reproduction colonial revival Chippendale arm chair with ribbon carved back

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357329

Accession Number: 1978.120

Chair

Reproduction colonial revival chippendale side and arm chair with ribbon carved back

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357331

Accession Number: 1978.121

Chair

Centennial Chippendale side chair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357332

Accession Number: 1993.483

Jacket

Short blue jacket with decorative gold trim. Three round gold button enclosures on cuffs of both sleeves. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 357352

Accession Number: 2021.40.1

Pants

One pair of flannel pants cinched at the knee. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s - 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plaids, flannel

GUSN: 357353

Accession Number: 2021.40.17

Chair

Chippendale side chair, pierced splat, carved legs with claw and ball feet. Seat has been built up and is covered with petit-point work.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery, needleworking (process)

GUSN: 357398

Accession Number: 1971.348

Fabric Mask

White cotton face mask with red lips printed on the front. Bought in Provincetown, MA during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 357478

Accession Number: 2020.26.5

Fabric Mask

Face mask with cheetah print fabric on one side and red plaid fabric on the reverse. Made by a Provincetown, MA drag queen named Bang during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), nylon

GUSN: 357479

Accession Number: 2020.26.6

Fabric Mask

Face mask with pink sequined fabric on one side and black silk fabric on the reverse. Bought in Provincetown, MA during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: sequins (spangles), cotton (textile), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 357480

Accession Number: 2020.26.7

Charles River Bridge Commemorative Teapot \n Zachariah Brigden (American, 1734-1787) Boston\n 1786\n Silver

Commemorative silver teapot presented to Nathaniel Gorham by the proprietors of the Charles River Bridge. Body of the teapot is inscribed with a written dedication and an image of the bridge. The handle is polished wood.

Date: 1786

Maker: Brigden, Zachariah, 1734-1787

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 357481

Accession Number: 2021.41.1

Side chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrolls on arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357482

Accession Number: 2021.42.1

Coffee cups, with handle

Eight coffee cups designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the Residential pattern. Six blue cups and one pink cup marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27." One speckled blue cup marked on bottom: "100% / MELAMINE / MADE IN USA / BY NORTHERN / BOSTON 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357483

Accession Number: 2021.43.1

Saucers

Three saucers, one speckled coral, one pink, and one blue, designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Saucers are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357484

Accession Number: 2021.43.2

Small plates

Five small plates, three speckled coral and two gray, designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Plates are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357485

Accession Number: 2021.43.3

Large plates

Three speckled coral plates designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Plates are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357486

Accession Number: 2021.43.4

Plate in "Ranchland" pattern

One plate in the "Ranchland" pattern designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976). Plate marked on bottom: "DESIGNED BY / Russel Wright / FOR / HOME DECORATORS, INC. / NEWARK / NEW YORK STATE."

Date: Late 1950s - Early 1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357487

Accession Number: 2021.43.5

Small bowls

Five small bowls, two speckled blue and three gray, designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Bowls are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357488

Accession Number: 2021.43.6

Divided serving bowl

Divided serving bowl in blue with two equal compartments. Designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Serving bowl is marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357489

Accession Number: 2021.43.7

Bowl with lug handles

Speckled blue bowl with lug handles. Designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Bowl is marked on bottom: "100% / MELAMINE / MADE IN USA / BY NORTHERN / BOSTON 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357490

Accession Number: 2021.43.8

Small bowl

Small white flair bowl in the "Ming Lace" pattern with printed leaves. Designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976). Bowl is marked on bottom with a small "L" or "1".

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357491

Accession Number: 2021.43.9

Lidded sugar bowl and creamer

Gray lidded sugar bowl and matching creamer set. Sugar bowl is marked on the bottom: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 1 / 9935". Lid is marked on the underside: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 2 / 9938". Creamer is marked on the bottom: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 1 / 9937".

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357492

Accession Number: 2021.43.10

Lidded sugar bowl and creamer\n

Yellow lidded sugar bowl and matching creamer set. Sugar bowl is marked on the bottom: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 4 / 9935". Lid is marked on the underside: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 2 / 9938". Creamer is marked on the bottom: "PROLON / WARE / FLORENCE, MASS. / 1 / 9937".

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357493

Accession Number: 2021.43.11

Gravy boat or creamer

One black gravy boat or creamer. Marked on bottom: "Florence / by PROLON / FLORENCE, MASS. / 7810 1".

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357494

Accession Number: 2021.43.12

Serving dish

One orange plastic serving dish. Marked on bottom: "Florence / by PROLON / FLORENCE, MASS. / 9946 2".

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357495

Accession Number: 2021.43.13

Oval serving dish

One gray oval-shaped serving dish designed by Jon Hedu (1914-1995) in the "Monterey" pattern. Marked on bottom: "WATERTOWN / [symbol] / MELMAC® / 2 / MADE IN U.S.A."

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357496

Accession Number: 2021.43.14

Sugar bowl with lid

One blue sugar bowl with lid designed by Jon Hedu (1914-1995) in the "Monterey" pattern. Bowl marked in circle on the bottom: "WATERTOWN / [symbol] / MELMAC® / 2 / MADE IN U.S.A." Lid is unmarked.

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357497

Accession Number: 2021.43.15AB

"Ovation" creamer with tab handle

Yellow "Ovation" creamer with tab handle. Marked on bottom: "GENUINE MELMAC / PM873 / 1 / Ovation / BY / WESTINGHOUSE / MADE IN / W [in circle] / BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A."

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357498

Accession Number: 2021.43.16

Steri-lite Cups

Three plastic Steri-lite cups in coral, light-green, and teal. Marked on bottom: "Steri-lite / ® / UNITED PLASTIC CORP. / FITCHBURG, MASS. / USA".

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357499

Accession Number: 2021.43.17

"Banquet pattern" forks

Four plastic "Banquet pattern" forks in yellow, pink, orange, and green. Marked on back of handle: "V B CLINTON, MASS. U.S.A."

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357500

Accession Number: 2021.43.18

"Futura" small plate

One "Futura" small plate in white with a star design. Marked on the bottom: "Fashion Flare / MELMAC® / [star symbol] Futura / RICHARD-STEPHEN CO. / HINGHAN, MASS. / MADE IN U.S.A."

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357501

Accession Number: 2021.43.19

Shoes

One pair of embroidered slippers with thick cardboard soles. Shoes appear Chinese in origin. Two faded characters inked in red on the inside of each slipper. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 358031

Accession Number: 2021.40.9AB

Jacket

Navy-colored jacket with cream collar and green embroidered trim. Square decorative buttons on the cuffs of both sleeves. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358032

Accession Number: 2021.40.10

Vest

Child's vest with flannel front and brown back. Vest held together with square buttons. Label on back reads: "M.A. Sleicht / Juvenile Warehouse / 9. Stafford Street / Bond Street, W." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358033

Accession Number: 2021.40.11

Skirt

One flannel skirt with black silk ribbon rosettes. Detached label reads: "Au Petit Ecossais / P. Delaveau / Tailleur pour enfants / 91 Rue de Richelieu 91 Paris." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 358034

Accession Number: 2021.40.12

Socks

One pair of knit ankle length socks. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s - 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358035

Accession Number: 2021.40.13AB

Socks

One pair of knit knee length socks Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s - 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358036

Accession Number: 2021.40.14AB

Sash

One flannel sash with a metal clasp. Detached label reads: "Au Petit Ecossais / P. Delaveau / Tailleur pour enfants / 91 Rue de Richelieu 91 Paris." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358037

Accession Number: 2021.40.15

Cap

One flannel cap with one bird feathers and an attached gold-colored brooch. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 358038

Accession Number: 2021.40.16

Velvet Evening Coat

Floor length velvet evening coat in burgundy with folded lapel, three-button enclosure, and pink corded trim.

Date: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358244

Accession Number: 2022.8.1

Two-Piece Velvet Outfit

Two-piece velvet outfit in burgundy with a floor-length skirt and matching top. Button-up blouse has long sleeves, capped with a ruffle detail, and high neckline.

Date: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358245

Accession Number: 2022.8.2AB

Painting, "Fishing Fleet"

This painting depicting ten sailing vessels, three in the foreground and seven farther out in Narragansett Bay.

Date: 1902

Maker: Whitaker, George William, 1841-1916

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 358266

Accession Number: 2022.9.1

Business Sign for Carl Fisher

Plaster sign for Carl Fisher, musical instrument dealer; by John Hayes, 1920s, Revere, Massachusetts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358323

Accession Number: 2022.13.1

Portrait of Daniel Robinson Sortwell

One of three oval pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait depicts man with brown, short hair and full beard. Sitter wears a dark suit jacket over white button down, collared shirt and black ribbon tie. Ornate chair...

Date: c. 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: drawings (visual works), pastels (visual works), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 358348

Accession Number: 1958.328.3

Kettle stand

Chippendale style reproduction. Four-legged, galleried square topped stand. Paper label on skirt inside reads: W.J. Sloan, CARPETS, RUGS, + UPHOLSTERY - 3536 - Interior Decorations, Broadway + 19th St, New York. Fret work gallery with scroll work at corners and pointed arches with diamonds above a...

Date: 1920-50

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 358407

Accession Number: 1966.379

Interior Scene of a Kitchen

Interior scene depicting an unknown Colonial Revival style kitchen.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, images (object genre)

GUSN: 358450

Accession Number: 2022.16.1

Watercolor, "Jackson House"

Watercolor landscape image depicting Jackson House looking eastward, including dirt road leading to the left of the house and clothesline with white sheets. Cream colored matting; framed.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Attributed to Brown, Mathes (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 358599

Accession Number: 2022.19.1

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