Historic New England

Picture

Splayed male, flowing robes left; reposing couple right; lyre at feet

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72373

Accession Number: 1969.3810

Photographic Print

Street scene; burning building right, dead body right; figures behind building, left

Date: 1871

Maker: Reproduction of Escosura, Leon Y. (Artist) Ferrier Et Locadre (Photographer) Bingham (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 72374

Accession Number: 1969.3811

Landscape Picture

Large leafy trees close up; vilage in distance, rt.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72375

Accession Number: 1969.3812

Photographic Print

Soldiers and civilians passing through twwn center; body at left

Date: 1871

Maker: Reproduction of Escosura, Leon Y. (Artist) Ferrier Et Lecadre (Photographer) Bingham (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 72376

Accession Number: 1969.3813

Painting

Green, brown, and blue; water way with sailboats; house right; trees left and right

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 72377

Accession Number: 1969.3814

Still Life

Pitcher of flowers with additional flowers in foreground.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Miller, H. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72378

Accession Number: 1969.4126

Picture

Blue, rust, beige; lady holds apron on hip; other hand on basket; on str

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72379

Accession Number: 1969.4127

Membership Certificate

Text framed by a gothic arches with allegorical figures and a blue seal.

Date: 1873

Maker: American Bank Note Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72380

Accession Number: 1969.4128

Print

Female standing outside; hat with plume; trees left, right

Date: 1870

Maker: Henry Graves & Co. (Publisher) Graves, Robert (Engraver) Reproduction of Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 72381

Accession Number: 1969.4129

Print

Brown, tan, and white print depicting a long haired dog, with bib; licks lips; plate empty; circular

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Earl, T. (Artist) Hanhart, M. & N. (Printer) Giles, J. West (Lithographer)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72382

Accession Number: 1969.4130

Photographic Print

Print of the Madonna kneeling by magi; others around, with animals; visitors at left.

Date: 1900

Maker: Reproduction of Van Der Goes, Hugo, d. 1482 (Artist) Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72383

Accession Number: 1969.4131

Photographic Print

Madonna and child, center, enthroned; many figures left and right

Date: 1900

Maker: Reproduction of Botticelli, Sandro, 1445-1510 (Artist)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72384

Accession Number: 1969.4132

Photographic Print

Se view of house; tom on pony; ogden on path; alice on lawn rt

Date: 1872

Maker: Sprague, Barton (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72385

Accession Number: 1969.4133

Photographic Print

Exterior of house; cbble-stone garden path

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: Da Silva, Vincente G. (Maker) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72386

Accession Number: 1969.4134

Photographic Print

Hilltop view looking down st; oxen, buggy and riders; village background

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 72387

Accession Number: 1969.4135

Folio

Bge, pur lining; bk format, green binding, cloth ties; empty

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72388

Accession Number: 1969.4140

Set Frame

Rectangular; rounded molding, gilt decoration

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72389

Accession Number: 1969.4141.2

Set Frame

Rectangular; backing board & glass; tape frame

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: F. Muller & Son (Framer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72390

Accession Number: 1969.4141.1

Set Frame

Rectangular; backing board & glass; tape frame

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: F. Muller & Son (Framer)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72391

Accession Number: 1969.4141.3

Print

Beggar boy stands in home with women and kids gathered around

Date: 1866

Maker: Reproduction of Faed, Thomas (Artist) Rost, C. (Engraver) Crosby Opera House Art Assoc. (Publisher) Pate, W. (Printer)

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

GUSN: 72392

Accession Number: 1969.4467

Achievement Certificate

Text framed by Columbian Exhibition building and alllegorical figures.

Date: 1893

Maker: Low, Will H. (Artist) Bureau of Engraving & Printing (Printer) Schlecht, Charles (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 72393

Accession Number: 1969.4468

Cup

Mesopotamian style brass cup with agriculture scene and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170780

Accession Number: 2006.44.2107.2

Box of calling cards

Light blue box of calling cards for Mr. Stephen Willard Phillips from Shreve, Crump & Low Co. Slight fading of lettering.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 170781

Accession Number: 2006.44.1123AB

Tape dispenser

Round, Dennison's tape dispenser, wooden spool with black with white lettering labels.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: Dennison Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170783

Accession Number: 2006.44.1122

Figurine

Wooden figurine representing a woman with her child on her back and wearing a blue and red pearl belt and necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170784

Accession Number: 2006.44.2108

Pier glass

Federal style giltwood pier glass. Spiral pillasters with Ionic capitals. Carved diamond weave pattern and ball shaped dentils on top. Some tarnishing of mirror and cracking of gilt.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 170785

Accession Number: 2006.44.734

Thermometer

Round, brass wall thermometer with ring hook. Reaumur, centigrade and farenheit scales

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170786

Accession Number: 2006.44.965

Chair

Mahogany Federal style chair with tassles at the corners of the back splat.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 170791

Accession Number: 2006.44.2110

Lady's secretary

Federal style mahogany secretary with four font drawers and two glass doors with diamond-shaped mullions. Oval drawer pulls stamped with beehive motif. Brass eagle finial.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170792

Accession Number: 2006.44.2041

Lady's desk

Federal inlaid mahogany writing desk with three upper cabinets and four drawers. Drawers have oval shaped pulls stamped with eagles with outstretched wings.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process)

GUSN: 170794

Accession Number: 2006.44.2043

Umbrella stand

Cast iron umbrella stand. Round base and interlocking rings at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 170796

Accession Number: 2006.44.1146

Cane

Bamboo cane with candy cand shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 170798

Accession Number: 2006.44.1152

Wall mirror

Neoclassical Adam style giltwood frame wall mirror.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170799

Accession Number: 2006.44.2058

Cane

Straight cane with ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 170800

Accession Number: 2006.44.1153

Heavy and elaborately carved wooden "paddle" from the Austral Islands, or "hoe," The carvings include the characteristic Austral Island circular motif and flared handle pommel with six human-like figures. Little is known about the use of objects like this. Some experts believe they were used as cere...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170801

Accession Number: 2006.44.1150

Scent bottle

Art Nouveau red and white cameo glass scent bottle with a silver stopper. Floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170802

Accession Number: 2006.44.2056AB

War Club

A double headed war club, or 'u'u, from the Marquesas Islands (Te Henua 'Enana). Made of heavy ironwood, or toa, the head of the 'u'u has human-like faces on both sides. These faces are composed of smaller faces and pairs of eyes. The eyes and nose, for instance, are made of small human heads. Ther...

Maker: unknown

Material: ironwood

GUSN: 170803

Accession Number: 2006.44.1154

Vase

Art Nouveau style glass vase with floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Tiffany, Louis Comfort, 1848-1933 (Artist, Designer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 170804

Accession Number: 2006.44.2057

Club

Tongan paddle club with oval pointed end and zig-zag pattern incised carving on all surfaces. Known as a 'akua tau.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving and carving techniques

GUSN: 170805

Accession Number: 2006.44.1149

Secretary

Married high chest of drawers. Chippendale style bonnet-top secretary with broken pediment and three spiral finials, fluted pilasters and panelled doors. Empire style chest of drawers lower section with ball feet.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170806

Accession Number: 2006.44.1147

Settee

Federal style inlaid mahogany settee. Rose patterned upholstery. Serpentine front with three front, fluted, pencil legs. Inlaid swag on front seat rail and inlaid star on crest rail.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 170807

Accession Number: 2006.44.1148

Umbrella

Deep purple umbrella with wooden handle. Metal tip on handle with deer carving. Button closure on fabric.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170808

Accession Number: 2006.44.1164

Umbrella stand

Round chinese export porcelain umbrella stand in Rose Medallion pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170809

Accession Number: 2006.44.1156

Basket

Native American small basket with wing pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170810

Accession Number: 2006.44.2070AB

Tableware set

Large ceramic bowl and nine dessert plates. Black painted bottoms with handpainted black and white surface decoration. Bowl depicts a large map of Africa, plates depict different types of African animals. Made by Nannie Borden Phillips to commemorate her 1930-1931 trip from Capetown to Cairo. Animal...

Maker: Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Painter) Pottery Workshop of Boston (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170811

Accession Number: 2006.44.1163

Basket

Native American small basket with horizontal lines.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170812

Accession Number: 2006.44.2073AB

Sideboard

Sideboard with gray marble top. Sideboard has six small drawers, one large central drawer, and a cupboard with tambour doors. Drawers have brass pulls. Carved cocentric circle decoration atop each of the six tapered legs.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: Attributed to Hook, William, 1777-1867 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170814

Accession Number: 2006.44.1160

Bookcase

Mahogany, glazed bookcase. Four glass panes and fluting at corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170815

Accession Number: 2006.44.1161

Doily

Round doily with floral pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 170816

Accession Number: 2006.44.1162

Pole Club

Long pole club with a flattened, flared head with scalloped egdes, from the Cook Islands (probably Rarotonga or Atiu). Dark, polished wood. At the base of the club head are four small protruding ovals, and the base of the handle has a phallic shape. The tip of the club is pointed. The pole club wou...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170817

Accession Number: 2006.44.1151

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