Historic New England

Box

Small, square paper box with hinged cover. Box is covered in light blue paper. "Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston" printed in black on cover.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 317514

Accession Number: 1931.1903.2

This brooch is formed from a single piece of silver wire hammered into an abstracted geometric shape. A large grey banded agate is bezel-set offcenter. Closure is a pin and safety clasp soldered to the back of the agate bezel. Marked.

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Kraus, Hilda, 1915-2014 (Artist, Designer)

Material: sterling silver, agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 317518

Accession Number: 2016.7.1

Necklace

Necklace, three pebble pendants set in sterling silver with sterling silver discs. Hilda Kraus (1915-2014).

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Kraus, Hilda, 1915-2014 (Artist, Designer)

GUSN: 317519

Accession Number: 2016.7.2

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is constructed from a rectangle of birch bark edged with sinew braid. The artist burned intricate designs, based on traditional Nipmuck iconography, into the surface. A tassel of three porcupine quills ending in colored glass beads depends from the base of each rectangle. T...

Date: 2016

Maker: Henries, Sierra Autumn, 1987- (Artist, Designer)

Material: birch (wood), quill (spine), sinew, glass (material), sterling silver

GUSN: 317520

Accession Number: 2016.8.1AB

Box

Oblong, white paper box with cover. Cover has affixed label for jeweler "O. Volterrani."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317522

Accession Number: 1940.577.2AB

Parallel Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317524

Accession Number: 1969.7

Set of Wine Glasses

Set of three wine glasses with funnel shaped bowls with engraved swag decoration. Faceted paneled stem terminates in a circular foot. Polished pontil mark.

Date: ca. 1790-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317582

Accession Number: 1981.21A-C

Slate pencil lead

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317588

Accession Number: 1919.31.2

Seal in Cylindrical Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317589

Accession Number: 1927.18

Girandole

Electrified brass girandole

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317590

Accession Number: 1966.651.3

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317594

Accession Number: 1917.1322G

Envelope of sealing wafers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317595

Accession Number: 1917.1322I

Bone Container

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317596

Accession Number: 1942.266D

Brush Case with Cover

Oblong glass box with engraved metal cover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317598

Accession Number: 1942.266JK

Brush

Small, narrow brush with flat ivory handle and soft bristles.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317599

Accession Number: 1942.266O

Bundle of Quills

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317600

Accession Number: 1936.830.16

Pencil Sharpener

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317602

Accession Number: 1990.586

Plaque

Metal plaque of General Scott.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317603

Accession Number: 1925.295

Powder Horn

Powder horn, unfinished.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317604

Accession Number: 1925.297

Revolver

Revolver in case. Colt's patent 1855.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317605

Accession Number: 1925.299

Bullet Mold

Bullet mold.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317606

Accession Number: 1925.300

Powder Flask

Powder flask containing powder.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317607

Accession Number: 1925.301

Screwdriver

Screwdriver.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317608

Accession Number: 1925.302

Percussion Caps

Tin box containing percussion caps for Colt's pistols.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317609

Accession Number: 1925.303

Sleigh

Old sleigh.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317610

Accession Number: 1925.598

Cloth Samples

Bronze-colored silk damask fabric samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 354177

Accession Number: 1998.5826A-C

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

Day bed

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