Historic New England

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317254

Accession Number: 1987.295.1

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass ball-top andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 317256

Accession Number: 1933.6051.1-.2

Lithophane

Lithophane depicting the Boston State House. Marked "PPM 105."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317257

Accession Number: 1977.116

Lithophane

Lithophane depicting Bastion Falls, Kanterskill Glenn. Marked "PPM 91."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317258

Accession Number: 1977.117

Coverlet

Woven red and white coverlet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317259

Accession Number: 1977.119

Samples of Printed Cotton

Samples of printed cotton of various weights, the majority identified as to the manufacturer.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317260

Accession Number: 1964.279A-BBB

Vase

Vase.

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Maker)

GUSN: 317261

Accession Number: 1963.405

Pitcher

Pitcher.

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Maker)

GUSN: 317262

Accession Number: 1963.406

Engraving

Framed engraving of Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis (Sally Foster) after the portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Part of an original series of engravings of Otis family portraits. Plain black frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317263

Accession Number: 1985.650

Tea Urn

Large silver plated tea urn.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 317264

Accession Number: 1970.49

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317266

Accession Number: 1933.202

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317267

Accession Number: 1933.154

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317268

Accession Number: 1933.162

Pair of Undersleeves

Pair of lace undersleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317269

Accession Number: 1927.699AB

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317270

Accession Number: 1933.318

Cradle

Cradle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317273

Accession Number: 1927.704

Melodeon

Melodeon (lacks pedals for the blowers and the connection between the pedals and the blowers). Made in New Haven, Connecticut.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317275

Accession Number: 1927.705

Needlework Bookmark

Cross stitch bookmark.

Date: 1842

Maker: Atwood, Levi Woodbury, 1832-1900 (Maker)

GUSN: 317277

Accession Number: 1927.2579

Needlework Bookmark

Partially completed needlework bookmark.

Date: 1842

Maker: Atwood, Levi Woodbury, 1832-1900 (Maker)

GUSN: 317278

Accession Number: 1927.2580

Spectacles

Pair of spectacles with brass bows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317279

Accession Number: 1927.2581

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon. Maker's mark "W.H."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317280

Accession Number: 1927.2582

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317281

Accession Number: 1933.556

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317284

Accession Number: 1933.600

Cup plate

Pair of pressed glass cup plates.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317285

Accession Number: 1993.86.1-.2

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317286

Accession Number: 1924.275

Cup plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317287

Accession Number: 1927.1969

Jug

Stoneware jug.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317288

Accession Number: 1918.1105

Saltcellar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317293

Accession Number: 1927.1921

Saltcellar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317318

Accession Number: 1958.701

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup, saucer with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 354229

Accession Number: 2020.11.1AB

Pair of Side Chairs

Pair of Portsmouth-made bannister back side chairs with an elaborately carved crest rail, turned stiles and stretchers, woven rush seats, and Spanish scroll feet.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 354279

Accession Number: 1.2013.1-.2

Chaise day bed with eight turned legs. Four stretchers, one per pair of legs, cross width beneath seat. Two strechers per pair of legs along exterior. Back with turned spindles running from lower rail to top rail. Turned stiles culminate in rounded finials. Rushed seat, hand caned.

Date: 1926

Maker: Shaw Furniture Company (Cambridge, Mass.) (Manufacturer)

Material: walnut (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 354298

Accession Number: 2020.14.1

Daniel Webster, draft will

Four page autograph draft will of Daniel Webster, c. 1850, delineates payment of debts and distribution of property after death.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354312

Accession Number: 2006.44.1131.1A

Paul Gaugin Letter to Schuffnecker

Three page letter and envelope, Paul Gaugin to Mon. Emile Schuffnecker regarding Gaugin's preparations for his departure to Tahiti; mentions receiving a message from Theo Van Gogh.

Date: October 9, 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354337

Accession Number: 2006.44.1131.2

Memorandum of Debts

Two and a half page autograph "Memorandum of Debts" by Daniel Webster. Lists debts and monies owed to him; see draft of Webster's will (2006.44.1131.1a) for reference to debts to be paid and monies collected after his death.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354338

Accession Number: 2006.44.1131.1B

Tennis Racket, "The Club"

Wooden tennis racket. Dark brown handle with red material band. Racket head lighter in color. Labelled "The Club" at the top of the racket head and "Wright & Ditson Boston" above handle.

Maker: Wright & Ditson

Material: wood and wood products, gut

GUSN: 354497

Accession Number: 1951.216

Souvenir Plate

Souvenir plate with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 354948

Accession Number: 2020.11.2

Souvenir Plate

Souvenir plate with Jewett House image, marked "R. B. Rideout."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 354949

Accession Number: 2020.11.3

Child's dress

White cotton child's dress with long sleeves. Gathered front. Lace detail at collar, around the bib, and on cuffs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 355027

Accession Number: 2020.18.1

Needlework

Needlework depicting Anne Boleyn consulting with Archbishop Cranmer just before her beheading. Created by Amelia Grant Schwarz .

Date: 1845

Maker: (Maker)

Material: needleworking (process)

GUSN: 355028

Accession Number: 2020.19.1

Wicker trunk

(a) Trunk with a hinged lid, (b) stand, and (c) canvas insert cover. Wicker exterior with TJE painted in black on side, beneath wicker handle. Interior lined with canvas. Wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, linen (material)

GUSN: 355065

Accession Number: 2020.21.1A-C

Quincy Family Blockfront Chest of Drawers

Four drawer blockfront chest, conforming top, original brasses, old finish, central drop, ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1769

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 355066

Accession Number: 2020.22.1

Radio

Philco Highboy, Model no. 95. Exterior veneered paneling with fleur-de-lis on both sides. Double doors open up to display radio dial, contraols, speaker, and embroidered "tapestry" scene depicting trees, covering the speaker.

Date: 1929

Maker: Philco (Manufacturer)

Material: walnut (wood), bird's-eye maple, embroidering

GUSN: 355068

Accession Number: 2020.24.1

Board Game, Du-Ration

Du-Ration board game produced by The Veep Company, Inc. Label on cover reads: "The Game of Today / Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Food Ration Coupons."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 355100

Accession Number: 2020.25.1

T-shirt

Grey tee-shirt with a printed image of a pilgrim man wearing a medical face mask from Next Level Apparel. Printed inscription below the image reads, "Ptown 400." Size small.

Date: 2020

Maker: Next Level Apparel (Manufacturer) Hook Provincetown (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber), screen prints

GUSN: 355101

Accession Number: 2020.26.1

T-shirt

Cream-colored tee-shirt with a printed image of a pilgrim woman wearing a medical face mask. Shirt is from Next Level Apparel. Printed inscription below image reads, "Ptown 400." Size Small.

Date: 2020

Maker: Next Level Apparel (Manufacturer) Hook Provincetown (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber), screen prints

GUSN: 355102

Accession Number: 2020.26.2

Sign

Rectangular plastic yard sign reading, "We Love You Provincetown!" in red letters. Additional inscriptions below read, "sticking together while we're six feet apart" in gradient rainbow letters and "#PTownStrong / #MyHeartBelongsToPTown" in black letters. Background is alternating blue stripes in a ...

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, corrugating

GUSN: 355103

Accession Number: 2020.26.3

Plaque

Wooden plaque depicting a dog's face with quotation: "Blessed are those who expect nothing; for they shall not be disappointed," Hallmark, United States. Circular metal handle attached to the top.

Maker: Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 355104

Accession Number: 2020.26.4