Historic New England

Butter Print

Wooden, cup-shaped, butter print with carved sheaf of wheat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310590

Accession Number: 1937.1167

Pantry Box

Oval wooden box with one finger lap, tack and peg construction.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310606

Accession Number: 1970.71AB

Mortar

Turned wooden mortar.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310649

Accession Number: 1938.925

Mortar

Turned wooden mortar.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310650

Accession Number: 1931.107

Serving Fork

Silver serving fork with a spatulate handle and four tines. Imperial queen design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310652

Accession Number: 1993.687

Sculpture of Woman

Parian sculpture of a standing woman with a crown of leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 310655

Accession Number: 1938.1324

Parian sculpture of a standing woman with laurel wreath in her hair. She is holding a writing utensil and a tablet rests on a broken column. Written on the tablet "Egypt. S Romans. Greece.s." At the foot of the column is a sword hilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 310657

Accession Number: 1927.548

Sculpture of Standing Woman

Parian sculpture of a standing woman partly draped in a sheet which she hold up around her bosom with both hands. She stands beside a pedestal over which the bottom of the sheet is draped.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 310659

Accession Number: 1927.567

Butter Knife

Silver butter knife with a fluted dimensional handle and a curved blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310664

Accession Number: 1993.696

Sculpture of Shakespeare

Parian sculpture of William Shakespeare. The figure is depicted leaning with his right elbow on a pedestal that also supports three volumes and a partial list of his plays.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 310665

Accession Number: 1927.563

Mortar & Pestle

Marble mortar with spout. Pestle has marble head with a wooden handle.

Date: 1848

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310666

Accession Number: 1935.823AB

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310667

Accession Number: 1948.86.2

Springfield Oval Toilet Paper Roll

Two Springfield Oval Toilet Paper rolls. Flat roll patented in 1893 and purchased by the U.S. Army and M.I.T. among other customers. Manufactured by Morgan Paper Company, Division, United States Envelope Company, Lititz, Pennsylvania. Thin, yellowed paper on flattened cardbpoard tube. Red printed l...

Date: 1950-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310687

Accession Number: 1998.6148.1-.2

Sailboat Cake Decoration

Three small sailboats used to decorate a cake. Boat bodies are wood painted black and white. A metal pin, painted black, extends from boat. Each boat has a different colored paper sail: orange (.1); green (.2); and yellow (.3).

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310692

Accession Number: 1998.6149.1-.3

Clown Cake Decorations

Four male figures, depicting head and chest, carved from wood and painted. The figures are flat and unpainted on the back and tapper to an unpainted point at the bottom. Each is unique.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), hand-painted

GUSN: 310693

Accession Number: 1998.6150.1-.4

Phoenix Brand Wax Tapers in Box

Twenty-three wax tapers in original paper box. Tapers are made of long pieces of string dipped in wax. Box is light blue with dark blue, white and gold printing. Manufactured by Will & Baumer Company, Syracuse, New York.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: string (fiber product), wax, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310695

Accession Number: 1998.6035

Canape Tray Set in Box

Set of four individual appetizer trays in original box. Trays are made from thin bent plywood. The trays are roughly square with one rounded side and striations on straight side. Round indentation for holding food or drink glass. The trays are stacked in box. Box is cream colored with brown text an...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310698

Accession Number: 1998.6045.1-.5

Portrait of C. Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001)

Portrait of C. Malcolm Watkins as a young boy. Subject is seated on a chair and is wearing a white suit jacket, white short pants, white collared shirt, and a floral tie. Small green velvet covered table at sitter's left decorated with a toy elephant, green glass bottle, and a toy boat. Oil on canva...

Date: 1920

Maker: George, Vesper Lincoln, 1865-1934 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 310706

Accession Number: 2015.62.1

Portrait of Lura Burgess Woodside (1887-1982)

Portrait of Lura Woodside as a young girl. Sitter is standing and leaning against the arm of a floral upholstered settee. She is wearing a white dress, black stockings, and black boots. She is holding a white bonnet in her right hand and has a gold heart shaped locket around her neck. Oil on canvas ...

Date: 1892

Maker: George, Vesper Lincoln, 1865-1934 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 310707

Accession Number: 2015.62.2

Color print of Harvard University

Color print of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Plain wood frame. Paper. Boston, MA.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310708

Accession Number: 2015.62.3

Print of the Cambridge Common

Print of the Cambridge Common, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hand colored full-tone collotype. Black wood frame with gilt edges. Drawn by D. Bell. Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company. Meriden, CT, 1942.

Date: 1942

Maker: Meriden Gravure Company (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), collotypes (prints), hand coloring

GUSN: 310709

Accession Number: 2015.62.4

Hooked rug of a man loading a kiln with wood. Mounted on a rectangular frame. Wool. United States, 1937

Hooked rug of a man loading a kiln with wood. The rug is mounted on a rectangular frame. The date "1937" appears in upper right.

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 310710

Accession Number: 2015.62.5

Fabric Picture

Silk picture of a peacock. Reverse painted glass frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 310711

Accession Number: 2015.62.6

Watercolor Painting of Strawberries

Painting of a yellow and green basket of strawberries. Plain wood frame. Watercolor paints and paper.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310712

Accession Number: 2015.62.7

Engraving of Reverend John Murray (1742-1793)

Engraving of Reverend John Murray (1742-1793). Plain wood frame.

Date: 1795

Maker: Hill, Samuel, ca. 1766-1803 (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product), engravings (prints), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310713

Accession Number: 2015.62.8

Painting

Watercolor painting on paper. Painting is a memorial for G.W. Mansir, aged three years. Depicts a woman draped in dark clothing kneeling beside a memorial and a willow tree, with trees and hills in background. Gilt frame and glass.

Date: 1817

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310714

Accession Number: 2015.62.9

Painting of the Nathaniel Thayer Homestead, Lancaster, Massachusetts

Oil on canvas painting of the Nathaniel Thayer Homestead, Lancaster, Massachusetts. Gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 310715

Accession Number: 2015.62.10

Decanter

Glass decanter with a round bulbous base, long neck, loop handle, and a spout. Silver floral overlay. Matching round stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310985

Accession Number: 2006.44.3112.1-.2

Decanter

Green glass decanter with a bulbous base, tapered neck, and a broad rim. Silver floral overlay. Mismatched round decanter stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 310987

Accession Number: 2006.44.3115.1-.2

Pitcher

Silver footed water pitcher with a faceted body, rococo handle, broad spout, and an etched foliate design.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310991

Accession Number: 2006.44.3106

Pitcher

Silver pitcher with a bulbous body, loop handle, beaded neck, and a small spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310999

Accession Number: 2006.44.3104

Tea Caddy

Silver tea caddy with an etched laurel leaf garland. Octagonal shape. Round removable cover.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311000

Accession Number: 2006.44.3111

Tureen

Silver footed and covered tureen. Oval shape with loop handles and a molded rope design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311001

Accession Number: 2006.44.3118.1-.2

Beaker

Silver footed drinking beaker. Conical shape with an etched floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311002

Accession Number: 2006.44.3110

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher. Hexagonal shape with a loop handle and a hinged lid. Ivory bands around the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 311003

Accession Number: 2006.44.3114

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher. Conical shaped body. Hinged lid with an insect finial. Handle with ivory bands. Etched foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311004

Accession Number: 2006.44.3117

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides. Etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311008

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides. Etched foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311011

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.2

Case

Leather, cardboard, and fabric napkin ring case. Slots design to hold napkin rings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311012

Accession Number: 2006.44.3108.3

Teapot

Silver repousse footed teapot with a floral design.

Maker: Jones, John B., Jr., 1782-1854 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311017

Accession Number: 2006.44.3099.1

Secrétaire à abattant

Secrétaire à abattant. Drop front flanked by columns with brass mounts. Decorative brass hardware of winged women, putti, acanthus leaves, and wreaths. Carved paw feet at front, ball feet at back.

Date: 1817-1819

Maker: Vose & Coates (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 311022

Accession Number: 2015.64.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311023

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an etched foliate design.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311024

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.2

Case

Leather, cardboard, and fabric napkin ring case. Slots design to hold napkin rings.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: leather, cardboard, cloth

GUSN: 311026

Accession Number: 2006.44.3100.3

Television

Small early television set in wooden case. Glass screen behind magnifying lens with six knobs below for station selection, volume control, and fine tuning the image.

Date: 1948

Maker: National Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), electric wiring

GUSN: 311034

Accession Number: 2015.66.1AB

Basket

Silver footed basket with dual loop handles and a floral openwork design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311038

Accession Number: 2006.44.3116

Compote

Silver compote with a circular base, thin stem, and a pierced geometric design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 311042

Accession Number: 2006.44.3103

Teapot

Silver square footed teapot with an ebony loop handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ebony (wood)

GUSN: 311043

Accession Number: 2006.44.3109

Dress

Dress, green and purple sequins. Full length dress with narrow shoulder straps.

Date: 2011

Maker: Charismatico Dancewear (Manufacturer)

Material: polyester (fiber), spandex, sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 311045

Accession Number: 2015.67.1

Necklace

Necklace with five spider pendants. Purple jewel bodies with white, pink, lavender, and purple rhinestone legs.

Date: 2011

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311046

Accession Number: 2015.67.2

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