Historic New England

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a head facing left, offset slightly from a similarly cut white paper silhouette, against a white paper background. "F. L. Bixby" is written in blue ink in tiny cursive writing below the neck of the silhouette. "surgeon" is printed in the same blue ink just below the...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370320

Accession Number: 2016.188.13

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a female head and shoulders, facing right against a white paper background. In a round wooden, painted black frame. There is a white rectangular sticker at the center of the backing cardboard with "F L Bixby 1917 San Francisco Fair" hand printed on it in blue ink.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370321

Accession Number: 2016.188.14

Bucket

A continental pewter bucket with a rolled rim, tapered body, round base, and a wide swing handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370322

Accession Number: 2016.188.15

Serving Dish

A rectangular silver serving dish with rounded corners and a reeded upper edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering

GUSN: 370323

Accession Number: 2016.188.16

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automatons

A music box in the form of a domed, brass birdcage with a round black base decorated with roses and black banding, and two animatronic singing birds, one yellow and one red, at the interior.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), feather (material), featherwork

GUSN: 370324

Accession Number: 2016.188.17

Dish

A Chinese export oval tray with a scalloped edge and a pink lotus border.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370325

Accession Number: 2016.188.18

Binoculars and Case

A black leather case for binoculars with a flip back top, snap clasp, and red corduroy interior. "Binolux" is printed in silver on the top of the case, followed by an "R" inside a circle. Black metal binoculars have "Binolux Light Weight Triple Tested Fully Coated" printed on the left shoulder, an...

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 370326

Accession Number: 2016.188.19.1-.2

Wick Trimmer

A scissor-style wick trimmer with a curl at the scissor point, and a squared-off trimmer box. The loops for scissor handles have small semi-oval tabs on outside edges where leg posts once attached. Decorative line spacer between handle ends and the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 370327

Accession Number: 2016.188.20

Bellows

A pair of antique wooden fireplace bellows with a yellow decorated painted surface, and stenciled gold flowers with touches of black and ochre banding.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paint (coating), stenciling, wood and wood products

GUSN: 370328

Accession Number: 2016.188.21

Bowl

"Antique Chinese export 11 1/2" porcelain bowl with lotus design and butterflies and flowers at the interior, rose lotus panels with gold and vermillion border with an under plate decorated in similar design" Double layer of lotus petals decorate the exterior of the bowl, butterflies and flowers de...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370329

Accession Number: 2016.188.22

Dish

Large low bowl decorated on the interior with a single row of pink lotus petals along the outer rim. In the center circle of the petals, flowers and foliage are outlined in pink, with gold lines and coloring in the plants. There are pink-outlined, gold accent designs along the rim, between the point...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), porcelain

GUSN: 370330

Accession Number: 2016.188.23

Bowl

A Chinese export bowl (A) with a vermillion and gold inner border and vermillion flowers, a lotus petal border in rose tones, and a round base (B)

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370331

Accession Number: 2016.188.24AB

Bowl

An antique Liverpool bowl with a tapered body depicting George Washington His Excellency, Marshall of France, Commander in chief, Neptune and a three-masted ship centrally with polychrome decoration, a floral spray border, and a cartouche with the motto "Virtue and Valor "in black transfer.

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370332

Accession Number: 2016.188.25

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

Handless Cup

Handless porcelain cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358841

Accession Number: 1995.413.2

Handless Cup

Porcelain handless cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358842

Accession Number: 1995.413.3

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358843

Accession Number: 1995.413.5

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358844

Accession Number: 1995.413.6

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358845

Accession Number: 1995.413.7

SERVICE: Curtains

SERVICE: Pair of yellow polyester curtains with horizontal stripe pattern UV protective lining approximately 24 x 51 inches to hang on original curtain rod/rings in rectangular windows in the China Trade Room Balcony (side facing front of house/street) Material for curtains purchased at Exeter Ha...

Maker: Exeter Handkerchief Company (Vendor)

GUSN: 358851

Accession Number: S2022.23.1

Fan

Black fan with painted flowers and a detachable handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358854

Accession Number: 1920.356

Sewing Case

Red leather sewing case with a rose painted on the inside flap. Includes needles, pins, a thimble, and a pincushion.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358855

Accession Number: 1924.493

Portrait of Loyal Lovejoy

Portrait of a brown-haired man wearing a dark coat and a high white collared shirt, seated with one arm over the pack of a painted chair. Gold colored frame.

Date: ca. 1825-1830

Maker: Attributed to Parks, Lyman (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 358932

Accession Number: 2022.26.1

Shepherdess of the Alps

Needlework picture Shepherdess of the Alps by Mary Baldwin, Boston, c. 1800, linen and silk.

Date: c. 1800

Maker: Baldwin, Mary

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358990

Accession Number: 2022.27.1

Sampler \n Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860) \n Middlesex County, Massachusetts, c. 1800 \n Linen, silk

Linen and silk embroidery sampler created by Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860).

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358991

Accession Number: 2022.27.2

Architectural Element\n Massachusetts State House and First Church, Charlestown \n Wood \n 1783 and possibly 1798

Carved wood ceiling ornament, painted gold, in the shape of a star. "J.S. 1787" is carved on the back along with the following inscription from donor's great-grandfather: "Star from the ceiling of the First Church in Charlestown built 1783, through which hung the sounding board. Taken from the churc...

Date: c. 1783

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358992

Accession Number: 2022.27.3

Box\n Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1833 \n Wood

Rectangular painted wood box with hinged cover and four bun feet. The box depicts a white meeting house and red house on the cover, a landscape scene on the front face and floral designs on the sides. The box was made from Charleston Meeting House fragments and contains multiple notes and a key insi...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358993

Accession Number: 2022.27.4

Coffeepot Strainer

Strainer with wire screen, raised edge, hollow center post, three feet

Date: 1875-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: mesh

GUSN: 359004

Accession Number: 1969.19143

Coffee Pot

Cylindrical silver pan, black octagonal handle, screw on lower filter

Date: 1924-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 359006

Accession Number: 1969.19144AB

Bread Basket

Long shape with cut out handles, steep sides, line and diamond decoration. Red, black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 359007

Accession Number: 1969.19145

Spirit burner

Circular pan, deep well. Turned black handle. Dome lid, wire ring handle.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products

GUSN: 359008

Accession Number: 1969.19146AB

Strainer

Clear, bell-shaped body with narrow cylindrical funnel, red gasket, strainer insert

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), steel (alloy), cloth

GUSN: 359009

Accession Number: 1969.19147A-C

Trunk

Black, rectangular trunk with a hinged lid. Interior decorated with a blue and white diamond motif. Cloth strap supports, reinforced cornerns, end handles.

Date: 1850-1872

Maker: McDonald, A., McDonald (Dealer)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), cloth

GUSN: 359039

Accession Number: 1969.19148

Bed

Turned wooden bed frame with spherical knobs on the horizontal and vertical posts of the frame.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 359042

Accession Number: 2018.111.1

Table

Tall, slightly rectangular wooden table with turned legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, cabinetmaking, side tables, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 359064

Accession Number: 2018.111.21

Table

Wooden table with one drawer in the front, painted white with blue accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: side tables, paint (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 359066

Accession Number: 2018.111.23

Framed Photograph

Framed photograph of the S.H.L. Pierce Planing and Moulding Mill, 1025 Federal Street. Photographer is E.P. Smith of Boston.

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, frames (furnishings)

GUSN: 359078

Accession Number: 2018.111.35

Fireplace Tiles

Blue on white; corner sprigs; oval border; biblical scenes: .1 Adam, Eve, Snake, Tree .2 Man, woman, child, distant city .3 Angel, Abraham, Isaac, Goat .4 Angels climbing ladder, Jacob sleeping .5 Jacob wrestling with angel .6 Joseph, Brothers pit .7 Moses, mother, bullrushes .8 Kneeling Mo...

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359092

Accession Number: 1969.19149.1-.23

Wardrobe

Low triangular overlapping pediments, rectangular case; hinged doors; two drawers; flattened ball feet

Date: 1824-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359140

Accession Number: 1969.19150

Trinket box

Rectangular pink box with green border, floral and bird motifs, Asian figures. Removable lid.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359141

Accession Number: 1969.19151AB

Thermometer

Rounded top; rectangular body. Metal hook; recessed measuring tube.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359143

Accession Number: 1969.19153

Candlestick

Columnar form; rectangular base

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359201

Accession Number: 1969.19154

Coal Hod

Crimped base, conical body with broad spout; bail handle; black

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359202

Accession Number: 1969.19155.1

Stove shovel

Hollow, black, cylindrical handle; hooking hole; rectangular shovel with crimped back

Date: 1872-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359203

Accession Number: 1969.19155.2

Andirons

Ball and disk finial; cabriole legs; ball feet; rectangular log support

Date: 1835-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359204

Accession Number: 1969.19156.1-.2

Broom

Circular hook; cylindrical shaft; rounded wooded bristle base; black bristles

Date: 1924-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, bristle

GUSN: 359205

Accession Number: 1969.1957.1

Dustpan

Circular hook; cylindrical black shaft; swiveling cross-piece; trapezoidal panel rear hood

Date: 1924-1968

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359206

Accession Number: 1969.1957.2

Fireplace tongs

White scissor handles; black tongs with flat ends.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359207

Accession Number: 1969.19158

Search Collections

Displaying: 212751 - 212800 of 214,582