Historic New England

Window Curtain

Off-white sheer with off-white dots; AB: ruffled edge with green trim; solid ruffle at the top with off-white background and large yellow and green flowers; border at bottom edge of same; CD: solid border (top edge) (not ruffled) of same off-white fabric with yellow and green flowers.

Date: 1936-1952

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266380

Accession Number: 2003.25.16A-D

Window Curtain

Beige background; red flowers, smaller yellos flowers and green leaves; all outlined in navy blue; small red fringe along lower edge.

Date: 1936-1952

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266381

Accession Number: 2003.25.17AB

Beaufat

Pine corner cupboard; carved arch surrounding three shelves with scalloped edges atop a panelled door cabinet; rounded backside.

Date: ca. 1725

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 266401

Accession Number: 2003.27.2

Windlass Patent Bedstead

Windlass Patent Bedstead, Adam's Patent. Headboard [a] and footboard [b] have ball finials, turned posts and legs, and ball feet. Rail connecting head and footboard pots is unfinished and has eight wooden knobs to string mattress support. Center section of head and footboard is a tubular shape that ...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 266534

Accession Number: 2012.70.1

Portrait of William Bowen (1763-1837)

Portrait of William Bowen (1763-1837), three quarter length portrait of a man wearing a blue jacket with yellow waiscoat and white collared shirt. Plain wooden frame.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 266535

Accession Number: 2012.71.1

Portrait of Mary Chandler Bowen (1760-1837)

Portrait of Mary Chandler Bowen (1760-1837), three quarter length portrait of a woman wearing a blue scoop necked dress with sheer lace fichu. Plain wooden frame.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 266536

Accession Number: 2012.71.2

Child's Dress

Child's flower girl dress of peach silk with lace overlay.

Date: 1944

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 266620

Accession Number: 2012.72.1

Striped black beaded bag

A heavily beaded purse with undulating lines of black, clear / silver, and gold with gold metal frame closure, clasp, and short chain. Interior labeled "Made in Hong Kong."

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), beading (process), beadwork, metal

GUSN: 266621

Accession Number: 2012.72.2

Pedestal

Pedestal with pseudo venetian marbling in gray and white.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266622

Accession Number: 1980.226

Bust of Arthur T. Lyman, Sr. (1832-1915)

White marble bust of Arthur T. Lyman as an older man. Slightly wavy hair is combed back from the forehead, side part. Bust has a rectangular base with straight cut sides.

Date: ca. 1892

Maker: Probably Duveneck, Frank (American painter and printmaker, 1848-1919) (Sculptor)

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 266623

Accession Number: 1966.115

Stuffed pheasant

Stuffed pheasant.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266624

Accession Number: 1980.224

Stuffed grouse

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266627

Accession Number: 1980.227

"Les Ports Francais"

Print of the port at Rochefort, France. Plain gold frame.

Date: 1850-1884

Maker: Goupil & Cie. (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 266637

Accession Number: 1969.360

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of brass wall sconces with etched glass globes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266641

Accession Number: 1951.207

Wall sconce

Brass wall sconce [a] with etched glass globe [b].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266643

Accession Number: 1951.207.1ab

Wall sconce

Brass wall sconce [a] with etched glass globe [b].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266645

Accession Number: 1951.207.2ab

Plate

Round plate, multi-color floral decoration on white ground.

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 266647

Accession Number: 1932.2242

Plate

Round plate with plum and leaf decoration.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 266653

Accession Number: 1932.2241

Plate

Square plate with polychrome enamel decoration.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266657

Accession Number: 1926.315

Set of four brass wall sconces

Set of four wall sconces. Each sconce has an oval brass wall plate and two arms, each with a large hanging crystal drop and crystal prisms suspended from the edges of the bobeche. Each arm has a single candle shaped sleeve and electric 'flame' shaped bulb.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), crystal (lead glass), prisms, electric wiring

GUSN: 266683

Accession Number: 1951.208

Brass wall sconce

Wall sconce with oval brass wall plate and two arms, each with a large hanging crystal drop and crystal prisms suspended from the edges of the bobeche. Each arm has a single candle shaped sleeve and electric 'flame' shaped bulb.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266688

Accession Number: 1951.208.1

Brass wall sconce

Wall sconce with oval brass wall plate and two arms, each with a large hanging crystal drop and crystal prisms suspended from the edges of the bobeche. Each arm has a single candle shaped sleeve and electric 'flame' shaped bulb.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266690

Accession Number: 1951.208.2

Brass wall sconce

Wall sconce with oval brass wall plate and two arms, each with a large hanging crystal drop and crystal prisms suspended from the edges of the bobeche. Each arm has a single candle shaped sleeve and electric 'flame' shaped bulb.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266692

Accession Number: 1951.208.3

Brass wall sconce

Wall sconce with oval brass wall plate and two arms, each with a large hanging crystal drop and crystal prisms suspended from the edges of the bobeche. Each arm has a single candle shaped sleeve and electric 'flame' shaped bulb.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 266693

Accession Number: 1951.208.4

Set of three wall sconces

Set of three brass wall sconces with glass globes.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), electric wiring

GUSN: 266816

Accession Number: 1951.209

High Chest

Chest-on-chest with broken scroll pediment, urn shaped finials; carved shells and scrolling leaves. Carved knees, ball and claw feet.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 266960

Accession Number: 1978.172

Half hull ship model "Cohota"

Half hull ship model, China Packet "Cohota".

Date: 2005

Maker: Parson, Stephen Pickering, 1922- (Maker) Sutherland, Mark A., 1954- (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 267042

Accession Number: 2012.85.1

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed image of girl wearing a dress and bonnet, holding a long rake, with the caption "The Haymaker." Over painted with red and green.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 267144

Accession Number: 1970.1310.251

Portrait of Mrs. John Amory Lowell (1807-1881)

Drawing of Elizabeth Cabot Putnam Lowell, charcoal on paper. Sitter is wearing a white lace cap; Oval gilt frame.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 267247

Accession Number: 1978.176

Sofa

Sofa with upholsterd back and feet; top rail inlaid with mother of pearl and varied woods; arms have open fret pattern.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 267251

Accession Number: 1971.1000

Armchair

Upholstered armchair; top rail inlaid with mother of pearl and varied woods.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 267252

Accession Number: 1971.1001

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; flower and leaf pattern; chalk residue on reverse; nedle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), chalk

GUSN: 265222

Accession Number: 2002.32.237

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; possible border; pencil and chalk markings on front of pattern; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265223

Accession Number: 2002.32.238

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; pencil marks on front; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265224

Accession Number: 2002.32.239

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; pencil sketch of flowers on front; black chalk residue on front and reverse; needle marks throughout; one horizontal pencil line across the bottom of the pattern (one inch from the bottom); pin inserted in bottom of pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265226

Accession Number: 2002.32.240

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; one horizontal pencil line across the bottom of the pattern (1 1/4 inch from bottom).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265227

Accession Number: 2002.32.241

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leafpattern with ribbon; whole pattern is two pieces of paper glued together; dark pencil outline of pattern on front; needle marks throughout; one horizontal pencil line across the bottom of the pattern (1 1/4 inch from bottom); reverse: horizontal pencil line a...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue

GUSN: 265228

Accession Number: 2002.32.242

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; fleur-de-lis and small circle pattern; shield-shaped; pencil outline on front left side of pattern; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265229

Accession Number: 2002.32.244

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; shield-shaped; pencil outline on front left side of pattern; needle marks throughout; an addition piece of paper with a pencil sketch of a scroll is pinned on top of the right side of the pattern with two pins; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265230

Accession Number: 2002.32.245

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small flower and leaf pattern; light pencil outline and black chalk residue on front; three pencil lines border the pattern; inscription on front right; needle marks throughout; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265231

Accession Number: 2002.32.246

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; abstracted scroll pattern; shield-shaped; black chalk residue on front sdie; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265235

Accession Number: 2002.32.243

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Dark red transfer printed scene surrounding elongated octagonal shape with the words "Present for Writing well." Outdoor scene includes waterfall at right, and two houses and a windmill at left. Pink lustre band around rim, accent on handle, and line around part of bod...

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 265236

Accession Number: 1970.1310.384

Embroidery Pattern\n Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; shamrock and leaf pattern; shield-shaped; light pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265307

Accession Number: 2002.32.250

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll pattern; possibly part of skirt; whole pattern is two pieces of paper glued together; light pencil outline on front; neeld marks throughout; inscription.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue

GUSN: 265308

Accession Number: 2002.32.251

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shaped; pencil outline on left front side; needle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265309

Accession Number: 2002.32.252

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; shamrock and scroll pattern; inverted triagle-shaped; pencil outline on front; needle marks throughout; upper left and right corners are folded; small amount of black chalk residue on reverse.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265310

Accession Number: 2002.32.253

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shpaed; pencil outline on front left side; nedle marks throughout.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 265311

Accession Number: 2002.32.255

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; scroll and leaf pattern; inverted triangle-shaped; light pencil outline front right side; black chalk residue front left side; pencil lines border pattern.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), black chalk

GUSN: 265312

Accession Number: 2002.32.256

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; pattern template on heavy tan paper; six scalloped edges; scalloping around entire border of template; one vertical and one horizontal pencil line bisect the paper; surface is rough (possibly from glue).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), graphite (mineral), glue

GUSN: 265313

Accession Number: 2002.32.257

Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery pattern; small curly line; perhaps part of a pattern; needle marks with green ink; pattern is on heavy textured paper (similar to paper used for stencils in this collection).

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 265314

Accession Number: 2002.32.254

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