Historic New England

Ashtray

Porcelain ashtray with painted purple and red flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170756

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.4

Bamboo head or neckrest from Fiji, known as a kali ni bitu or kali nduvu. Very thick cylinder of bamboo, slightly curved, serves as the headrest, with solid fan-shaped feet at either end. The feet are attached to the bamboo with thin braided fiber covered with a black glue-like substance. The bambo...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 170758

Accession Number: 2006.44.1143

Stand

Oriental carved wooden stand with ornately carved top. Has some areas where pieces have been chipped off.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170759

Accession Number: 2006.44.1178AB

Gourd Water Bottle

Hawaiian decorated gourd water bottle, or ipu hue wai pawehe. The large, spherical bottom with elongated and narrow neck is typical of bottles used for households, The gourd is polished smooth and covered with panels of decorative zigzag patterns along its sides, with a hexagonal shape holding a cen...

Maker: unknown

Material: bottles

GUSN: 170760

Accession Number: 2006.44.1144

Bust of William Shakespeare

Plater bust of William Shakespeare, pedastal shaped base.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 170761

Accession Number: 2006.44.961

Chandelier

Round, carved alabaster chandelier with brass floral medallions.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 170764

Accession Number: 2006.44.1145

Sewing box

Chinese gilt-decorated black lacquer octogonal sewing box with two handles. Garden scenes on each side.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 170765

Accession Number: 2006.44.2045

Mantel clock

Black marble, Empire style mantel clock with white marble inlay.

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, inlay (process)

GUSN: 170766

Accession Number: 2006.44.730

Stand

Oriental carved tripod wooden stand with ornately carved top of a dragon and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170767

Accession Number: 2006.44.1177AB

Bookstand

Mahogany revolving bookstand with three feet on wheels. Geometrical pattern on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170768

Accession Number: 2006.44.2044

Table lamp

Porcelain, table lamp with white silk shade. Painted floral and seafoam green design with gilt trim. Tri-pod block feet with Greek key design and trumpet shaped shaft.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, silk (textile)

GUSN: 170769

Accession Number: 2006.44.733

Armchair

Chinese carved rosewood reclinig armchair covered with a light red textile.

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 170770

Accession Number: 2006.44.2042

Table lamp

Bronze, oriental table lamp. Pierced floral design. Hexagonal silk shade with vines and Asian symbols. Purple glass top piece.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 170771

Accession Number: 2006.44.728

Andiron

Brass andiron in the Chippendale style.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170772

Accession Number: 2006.44.1179.2

Andiron

Brass andiron in the Chippendale style.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170773

Accession Number: 2006.44.1179.1

Fireplace grate

Metal fire basket with gothic arches on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 170774

Accession Number: 2006.44.1119

Figurine

Wood figurine depicting a gazelle standing with her baby.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170775

Accession Number: 2006.44.2106

Andiron

Brass, Federal style low ball-top andiron with hoof feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170776

Accession Number: 2006.44.716.1

Andiron

Brass, Federal style low ball-top andiron with hoof feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170777

Accession Number: 2006.44.716.2

Cup

Mesopotamian style brass cup with a mythological scene and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170778

Accession Number: 2006.44.2107.1

Cigarette box

Blue, Benson & Hedges box of cigarettes. Floral pattern on exterior and gold lettering on interior. Some fading of lettering. Six cigarettes inside.

Maker: Benson & Hedges

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 170779

Accession Number: 2006.44.970

Doily

Large pierced rectangular doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 171476

Accession Number: 2006.44.2228

Chest of Drawers

Four drawers, overhanging upper drawer; pillar legs with paw feet, 2 gallery drawers, splashboard; ring pulls

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 171478

Accession Number: 1934.2930

Snuff jar

Round metal hinged snuff jar with spoon. Geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171479

Accession Number: 2006.44.2395AB

Garrison Game

Blue "Garrison Game" box with thirty-three marbles inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171480

Accession Number: 2006.44.2218AB

Plant Stand

Curved, molded triangular plinth; squared S-scroll legs; circular molded top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171481

Accession Number: 1978.29

Swan bowl

Pair of glass bowls in the shape of swans.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171483

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397

Center table

Scrolled tripod base, turned finial, gardrooned rails, bouquet in wreath painted on top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171484

Accession Number: 1939.273

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171486

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.1

Washstand

Turned legs and supports with foliate carving; drawer in base; top has hinged lid and cut out for washbowl

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171488

Accession Number: 1954.213

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171490

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.2

Box of jacks

Green "Jack Stone" box containing fourteen jacks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2217AB

Table

Round tapered legs with turned feet, round-arched skirt, oval top

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stain (coating)

GUSN: 171493

Accession Number: 1976.238

Dice game

Light colored box that contains four dice and a trump indicator.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2216AB

Vase

Cylindrical ceramic vase with blue and white Islamic motif decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 171497

Accession Number: 2006.44.2399.1

Vase

Cylindrical ceramic vase with blue and white Islamic motif decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 171501

Accession Number: 2006.44.2399.2

Tilt-Top Table

Tilt-top table with thin oval top. Plain tripod base and simple, turned pillar.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 171504

Accession Number: 1933.6161

Jar

Round metal covered jar with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171507

Accession Number: 2006.44.2396

Figurine

Small metal figure of a warrior with a sword.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171513

Accession Number: 2006.44.2398

Chest of Drawers

Swell front; four drawers; turned and reeded legs; splash board with applied wooden boss; possible original brasses.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 171524

Accession Number: 1954.198

Encyclopedia Stand

Stanted top over two shelves; turned legs sick and ball ends- possibly had casters, now missing.

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: Reed, Garen (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 171526

Accession Number: 1953.427

Table

Oblong rectangular Victorian table with turned legs. Heavy, ball-turned legs, plan skirt, open fretwork gallery

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 171534

Accession Number: 1978.38

Figurine

Paper man wearing yellow robe and four flags. Arms are moveable.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 171552

Accession Number: 2006.44.2400

Swan figurine

Five small red glass swans.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171553

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171554

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.1

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171555

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.2

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171556

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.3

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171557

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.4

Swan figurine

Small red glass swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171558

Accession Number: 2006.44.2404.5

Stand

Carved wooden circular stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171559

Accession Number: 2006.44.2403

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