Historic New England

Dressing mirror

Mahogany free standing dresser mirror. The edges of the mirror are square. The side posts have rounded and turned tops, with spiral columns. The legs taper and end in cloven hooves.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 222435

Accession Number: 2006.44.2577

Tong Stone

Tong stone

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 222436

Accession Number: 2004.1.26

Fireplace tongs

Brass fireplace tongs with a turned ball handle One prong is stationary and the other is hinged. The ends are flat circles.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222437

Accession Number: 2006.44.2602

Writing desk

A portable desk that opens. The top wing has a lock and mother of pearl inlay. The bottom wing has oval mother of pearl across from the lock and other mother of pearl inlay in the corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), mother of pearl

GUSN: 222438

Accession Number: 2006.44.2631

Candlestick

Urn shaped candlestick. On either side are the heads of rams with rings through their mouths. The base is broad and round, and has four rounded feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 222441

Accession Number: 2006.44.2605

Candlestick

An urn shaped candlestick. The base is broad and square, with criss-crossing disigns and circles. At the very top, the square lifts off.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 222443

Accession Number: 2006.44.2604.1

Tong Stone

Tong stone. Square soap stone with diagonal hatching.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222444

Accession Number: 2004.1.26.1

Tong Stone

Tong stone. Square soap stone with diagonal hatching.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222445

Accession Number: 2004.1.26.2

Tong Stone

Tong stone. Square soap stone with perpendicular hatching.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222446

Accession Number: 2004.1.26.3

Candlestick

An urn shaped candlestick. The base is broad and square, with criss-crossing disigns and circles. At the very top, the square lifts off.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 222447

Accession Number: 2006.44.2604.2

Candlestick

Glass candlestick with swirls that go counterclockwise. There are six crests and six troughs to the wavy edge design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 222448

Accession Number: 2006.44.2606.2

Diamond shaped wooden bowl (a) made of a lightweight wood with a dark patina. Possibly from Fiji which has similarily-shaped examples of bowls and dishes. The body of the bowl is worn along both edges at one diamond-shaped end. There is also a braided rope of plant fiber (b).

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), plant fiber

GUSN: 222449

Accession Number: 2006.44.2617

Jardiniere

Continental white ceramic jardiniere with scalloped sides. There are four handles at the top. Each handle has three spikes on the top and three spikes on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), tin glaze

GUSN: 222450

Accession Number: 2006.44.2609

Garden seat

Porcelain Chinese export garden seat. The background is painted a pea green. On the top is a blue bird perched on a tree branch. Around it, blooming on the tree are white blossoms. On the sides is a depiction of a garden, including, another blue bird, some brown hills and more white flowers. On two ...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), paint (coating), glaze

GUSN: 222451

Accession Number: 2006.44.2582

Clamshell

Nested half clamshell

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222452

Accession Number: 2003.1.8

Tile

Glazed earthenware tile with blue decoration depicting three men standing on shore looking at an angel in the sky. Near bottom of scene is words "APOC.38.2." Green felt on verso.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze

GUSN: 222453

Accession Number: 2003.1.11

Cutting Board

Stained and painted wood; square shaped with rounded corners and handle at one end; green, red, white, yellow, black, strawberry, flower and leaf design painted in center; black dash and dot border; verso is unstained wood.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222464

Accession Number: 2003.1.12

Goblet

Clear glass goblet; smooth surface; six-panel flute stem.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, molding (forming)

GUSN: 222467

Accession Number: 2003.1.13

Goblet

Clear glass goblet, flares at lip and bottom of bowl; ribbing and leaf design near top with small crown and coat of arms; seven-panel fluting design at bottom of well; six-panel fluting design on stem; rope pattern around edge of base; starburst pattern in center of base.

Date: Late 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cut glass, molding (forming), blown glass

GUSN: 222468

Accession Number: 2003.1.14

Souvenir Candle Holder

Piece of cork buoy painted with green, white and blue stripes; hole in center holds white candle; small painted wood houses are nailed to the top of the buoy around the candle; on one side of the buoy is painted "CAPE ANN" in black.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), paint (coating), wax

GUSN: 222479

Accession Number: 2003.1.15

Souvenir shell

Clamshell glued upright onto a wood stand painted gray; the shell is painted blue and brown to look like the seashore; a wooden lighthouse is glued inside the shell; a cotton ball is glued in for clouds.

Date: ca. 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), shell (animal material), paint (coating), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222481

Accession Number: 2003.1.16

Ash receiver

Autumn leaf shaped ash receiver

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222484

Accession Number: 2010.13.1.1

Box for ash reciever

Original box [a] with cover [b] and original inspection slip [c]

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 222486

Accession Number: 2010.13.1.2a-c

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222487

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.1

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222488

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.2

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222489

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.3

Coaster

Polished chromium coaster with fluted edges and concentric circle center design.

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium

GUSN: 222490

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.4

Original box

Original box [a] with lid [b], and original inspection slip [c]

Date: 1935-1945

Maker: Chase Brass & Copper Company (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 222491

Accession Number: 2010.13.2.5a-c

Manicure set

Ivory manicure set in hinged box with stylized monogram on cover. Set contains eight pieces for nail care including a nail file, brush, pick, and clipper. Set also contains three button hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639

Brush

Small ivory nail brush.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222494

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.1

Buttonhook

Buttonhook with ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 222495

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.2

Desk set

Letter opener set, that includes a letter opener and scissors, and each is contained in a case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 222496

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661

Scissors

The scissors have brass handles. Under the two circlues to place your finges, there is a design of flowers and leaves on both sides, down to the hilt.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222498

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661.1

Letter Opener

The letter opener has a handle of brass. At the tip of the handle, there is a sea shell design. Below that is a design of a bird in flight that is carrying a letter in its beak.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222499

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661.2

Letter Opener Case

The item is a leather, brass tipped case. There are two compartments: one for the scissors and the other for the paper knife.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 222501

Accession Number: 2006.44.2661.3

Case

Small round tin case with a red cord attatched to it. On the lid are impressions of birds and flowers, and along the sides are impressions of more flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 222504

Accession Number: 2006.44.2662

Nail clippers

Ivory nail clippers with two pull-out cutting edges.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222505

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.3

Nail file

Nail file with ivory handle. File has pointed tip.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222506

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.4

Toothpick

Ivory toothpick with flatten ends and slightly raised grip. One rounded end and one pointed end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222507

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.5

Carving fork

Extendable carving fork with three prongs. It also has three extra extendable rods. The handle is long and rounded and there is a ring at the end.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 222508

Accession Number: 2006.44.2660

Buffer

Ivory manicure buffer with raised handle. Buffer pad has blue border around the top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 222509

Accession Number: 2006.44.2639.6

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded bowl. The handle features both an initial "B" and a shell motif.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247044

Accession Number: 2002.29.11.1

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded bowl. The handle features both an initial "B" and a shell motif.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 247045

Accession Number: 2002.29.11.2

Bell

Silver bell, with a spindly handle. The exterior of the bell is engraved with several scenes and motifs, including a house, a tree, a yard, a fence, and a group of birds. Alongside there decorations, there is the inscription "Wife / from / Husband / June 6, 1860". Both the aforementioned pictures an...

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 247047

Accession Number: 2002.29.12

Veil from Wedding Ensemble

White lace wedding veil with a crown of yellow flowers, and a brown hair comb attached. The fabric of the veil is accented with floral and leaf designs. The veil was worn by Lucy Maria Tappan when she married Henry Chandler Bowen on June 6, 1844.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247050

Accession Number: 2002.29.14

Wedding Dress Fragment

White silk fragment of the wedding dress worn by Lucy Maria Tappan at her wedding to Henry Chandler Bowen on June 6, 1844. The silk fabric is decorated with a floral and foliate pattern or design.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 247053

Accession Number: 2002.29.16

Bertha

White lace bertha, with a floral and foliate pattern or design.--see curators notes and object file for full details.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247058

Accession Number: 2002.29.17

Black Lace Veil

Black lace veil, decorated with floral, circular, and wave designs or patterns. The veil belonged to Lucy Maria Tappan (Bowen).

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 247059

Accession Number: 2002.29.18

Lady's Companion Needlework Kit

Dark green, embossed and gilded paperboard box, with the name "Lady's Companion" written on the box in gold lettering. Inside the box, there are several compartments lined with green velvet. These compartments contain a thimble; a pair of scissors; a divider card; a needle; and a pick with an ivory ...

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metal, gilding, embossing, ivory (tooth component), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 247063

Accession Number: 2002.29.22

Handkerchief

White silk handkerchief with an embroidered floral and dotted design. Originally belonged to Mrs. Thomas Aspinwall.

Date: ca. middle 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 247075

Accession Number: 2002.29.23

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