Historic New England

Fan

Paper painted fan w/ forget-me-not flowers and scalloped edge. Deep purple fades left to right. Flowers dotted w/ green glittered paint and silver paper dots. Lavender tassle from brass handle. Wood frame painted w/ irridescent purple. Back of fan-- one small flower on left side. 3 small flowers on ...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18328

Accession Number: 1998.366

Pitcher

Ceramic pitcher with polychrome scene and copper luster rim; scene depicts putti-like figures taunting a ram; band of grape clusters around neck; purple, green and light peach colors; raised rings around base; foliated scroll handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18329

Accession Number: 1998.367

Fan

Cloth fan made w/ black fabric w/ busy sprays of rose bouquets. 7 bouquets outlined in black thread. Ebony frame. Back of fan covered in black cloth. Brass handle on chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), ebony (wood), hand sewing

GUSN: 18330

Accession Number: 1998.368

Photograph

Five young women are posed in front of an outdoor backdrop. The women are wearing long dark dresses and tie up the front. Each is wearing a white scarf and has white anchors on their pockets, cuffs, and some on their collars. A flag initialed D.O.N. for "Daughters of Neptune" drapes across one woman...

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18331

Accession Number: 1998.369

Chalk box

1 lb. wooden box of prepared chalk.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: R.J. Waddell & Co. (Maker)

Material: chalk, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18332

Accession Number: 1998.370

Photograph

Framed photograph of the moon. Section photographed w/ multiple craters. Edge of moon visible in top corner.

Date: 1895

Maker: Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Photographer)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 18333

Accession Number: 1998.371

Sword

Sword in case w/ brass fixtures. Handle w/ arm guard and coiled grip. Case--black leather w/ brass pieces at each end. Top piece has belt clip. Leather seamed on one side.

Date: 1855-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18334

Accession Number: 1998.372AB

U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia

Lithograph of the U.S. Naval Asylum with four figures outside the building. The asylum is three stories with a central portico. At least 15 stairs lead up to the portico with eight ionic columns. A similar building is in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18335

Accession Number: 1998.373

Ships at Philadelphia

Lithograph of two small row boats, a larger steamboat and many large sailing vessels on the water in Philadelphia. Buildings line the water's edge along the left-hand side recede into the distance. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1838

Maker: Wild, J. C. (Maker) Chevalier, J. B. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18336

Accession Number: 1998.374

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Half-length, side portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated at a table and reading some letters. His right hand's thumb is posed on his chin and his left hand holds the letters. A classical bust is placed on some books at the table. Frame: thick 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Martin (Painter) Longacre (Engraver) Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18337

Accession Number: 1998.375

Portrait of George Washington

Engraved bust-length portrait of George Washington wearing his white wig, black coat, and scarf. Portrait is placed within a created frame and hung on an invisible wall. Frame: Gilded, 2 1/4 in. deep set.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18338

Accession Number: 1998.376

Deer head

Taxidermy buck head mounted on shield-shaped wooden mount. 5 point antlers.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), mounting, taxidermy

GUSN: 18339

Accession Number: 1998.377

Mirror

Oval gilded mirror; molded band around frame; currently functioning as a mantel mirror.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mirrors, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 18340

Accession Number: 1998.378

Coral

Piece of fan shaped coral set in plaster of Paris. Plaster base.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), plaster of Paris

GUSN: 18341

Accession Number: 1998.379

Cup

Bronze painted earthenware footed cup w/ star-motif w/in beaded oval frame; fluted base and body w/ turned waist; handleless.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18342

Accession Number: 1998.380

Match holder

Earthenware cannon now holding matches; cannon body is turned w/ face w/ mustache at back; cannonball behind cannon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18343

Accession Number: 1998.381

Seashell

Abalone conical shaped seashell, mother-of-pearl luster inside. 4 natural holes along ridge.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18344

Accession Number: 1998.382

Coral

Smaller piece of fan shaped coral, brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 18345

Accession Number: 1998.383

Conch shell

Conch shell, white and brown.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18346

Accession Number: 1998.384

Candlestick

Pair of pewter dolphin candlesticks; round base w/ molded dolphin as body; cup-like holder on top w/ scalloped rim.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18347

Accession Number: 1998.385.1-2

Fan

South Pacific fan mounted on a red painted turned wooden stick w/ black and red punch-work fabric and straw ends. Fabric in the shape of an ax.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), punching (surface marking technique), sewing (process), straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18348

Accession Number: 1998.386

Spurs

Pair of metal stirrups with leather straps; buckles.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather

GUSN: 18349

Accession Number: 1998.387AB

Incense burner

Islamic incense burner w/ domed lid and crescent shaped finial; cluttered pattern w/ straight and bended lines; banded at top w/ panelled decoration on body; 3 legs supporting burner.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), filigree enameling

GUSN: 18350

Accession Number: 1998.388AB

Seashell

Small shell. Conch w/ 2 black painted dots on top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18351

Accession Number: 1998.389

Seashell

Small shell. Spotted, plaster inserted at end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18352

Accession Number: 1998.390

Seashell

Large conch shell--7 points. Flacking back, pink underside.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18353

Accession Number: 1998.391

Antlers

Pair of antlers attached to skull; one point for each antler. Prong-horn antelope.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 18354

Accession Number: 1998.392

Fan

Painted South Pacific fan. Red paper handle at base formed from circular centerpiece, painted. Straw extends from centerpiece, joined again at ribbing one inch out.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18355

Accession Number: 1998.393

Vase

Brown earthenware Wedgwood-style vase w/ relief mythological scene and 2 bamboo shaped handles (dried flowers, pods, peacock featheres inside).

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18356

Accession Number: 1998.394

Pipe

Mounted on wall; pipe w/ wooden and bone handle, ceramic body and brass cover; turned handle w/ diamond pattern; mustard and brown painted ceramic w/ relief shell decoration; brass cover has finial.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), ceramic (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18357

Accession Number: 1998.395

Files and whetstones

Steel files and whetstones. Mostly files, flat and half-round. Both short and long whetstones. Stored in a cigar box w/o lid.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 20359

Accession Number: 1998.3514

Hooks

Six brass hooks. Ornate, curved brass w/ white earthenware knobs at either end. Foliate applique piece at mid-section w/ 2 holes at either side for nailing to surface. Stored in a cigar box w/ a lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 20360

Accession Number: 1998.3515

Medicine chest

Medicine chest w/ hinged lid. Drawer at bottom pulls out. Dovetail joinery visible at sides. Keyhole at front center. Square compartments inside for storing medicine bottles. Stained a dark color to resemble mahogany or walnut.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20361

Accession Number: 1998.3516

Scale pieces

Metal pieces to scales. Measured pieces, weights, and hooks. Stored in a wooden box w/ a sliding lid. Painted green. Lid has cut-out notch at front for sliding.

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: A. Gruber (Maker) Martin, W. N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20362

Accession Number: 1998.3517

Grocery box

Wooden box for groceries. Joinery visible at sides, no lid. Grocer's label affixed to front.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20363

Accession Number: 1998.3518

Wooden box

Wooden box w/ sliding lid. Unpainted, but marked w/ brand information. Round hole cut-out of front of lid for sliding. Contains 6 sections of electrical cord, either brown or white.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: National Starch Company (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20364

Accession Number: 1998.3519

Door and window lock

Misc. pieces to door and window locks. Gilded steel pieces to a door lock. Stored in original cardboard box. Two steel window locks w/ keys, one unopened from original package. All stored in wooden box w/ merchandise label on front.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20365

Accession Number: 1998.3520

Apple basket

Round apple basket. Constructed of thin wooden staves, w/ spaces between, fastened by a hoop at the rim and a hoop just below midsection.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20366

Accession Number: 1998.3521

Electric iron box

Cardboard box for an electric iron. Flip-up lid w/ front flap that folds into box and 2 flaps at the sides. Box painted blue and orange w/ product information.

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: Edison Gen. Electric Appliance Co. (Maker)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 20367

Accession Number: 1998.3522

Thermometer

Three small thermometers set on scenic paper backgrounds, compliments of Wiscasset, Maine, businesses. Two are framed and depict cottages set on snowy hillsides; one is unframed gilted paper depicting a ship at sea. All stored in a low, rectangular wooden box w/ removable lid.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 20368

Accession Number: 1998.3523

Christmas tree candle holder

Tin holders for Christams tree candles. Some have triangular bases w/ simple cylindrical holders; others are tiny flower-shaped holders w/ thin stems connected to ceramic balls, either blue or yellow, at bottom. Also contains 2 door knockers and one knick-knack: a gilded tin umbrella on a round base...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20369

Accession Number: 1998.3524

Picnic basket

Picnic basket. Rectangular, constructed of wooden strips interwoven in a checkered pattern. Strips secured at top by nails through the rim. Small tin latches at front indicate a now missing basket lid.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20370

Accession Number: 1998.3525

Ice skates

Pair of ice skates. Wooden soles, iron blades, leather toe and ankle straps, brass ankle and heel supports. Foliate detail engraved on ankle support.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20371

Accession Number: 1998.3526AB

Wooden ice-cream maker

Wooden ice cream maker. Outer frame is wooden, interior compartment is galvanized tin. Separate wooden piece, once attached to perhaps side through handle.

Date: 1861-1870

Maker: Nourse, Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20372

Accession Number: 1998.3527

Glass caster cup

Clear glass caster cups. Round w/ raised edges. Varying sizes. Some have ribbed lines on bottom for traction. Others have felt-covered bottoms. One is green glass. In a cardboard box.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 20373

Accession Number: 1998.3528

Glass caster cup

Clear glass caster cups. Round w/ raised edges. Varying sizes. Some have ribbed lines on bottom for traction. Others have felt-covered bottoms. One is green glass. In a paper box w/ removable lid.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 20374

Accession Number: 1998.3529

Boot scraper

Cast-iron boot scraper. Four-sided tray w/ scalloped band w/ open circles at rim. Scraper is fixed to center of tray and consists of flat bar flanked by scrolled edges. Openwork scroll and quatrefoil design beneath scraper bar.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20375

Accession Number: 1998.3530

Wooden box

Wooden box w/ a hinged lid, for biscuits. Box constructed of whole planks, lid has 2 thinner planks nailed at either side. Paper label on front is blue w/ white letters.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20376

Accession Number: 1998.3543

Toilet plunger

Toilet plunger. Wooden handle and maroon rubber base. Base is simple round shape.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20377

Accession Number: 1998.3544

Automobile jack

Automobile jack, steel. Consists of a flat base and a curved handle that operates a vertical shaft w/ grooved edges for adjusting the attached piece that fits under vehicle.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 20378

Accession Number: 1998.3545

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