Historic New England

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a head facing left, offset slightly from a similarly cut white paper silhouette, against a white paper background. "F. L. Bixby" is written in blue ink in tiny cursive writing below the neck of the silhouette. "surgeon" is printed in the same blue ink just below the...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370320

Accession Number: 2016.188.13

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a female head and shoulders, facing right against a white paper background. In a round wooden, painted black frame. There is a white rectangular sticker at the center of the backing cardboard with "F L Bixby 1917 San Francisco Fair" hand printed on it in blue ink.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370321

Accession Number: 2016.188.14

Bucket

A continental pewter bucket with a rolled rim, tapered body, round base, and a wide swing handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370322

Accession Number: 2016.188.15

Serving Dish

A rectangular silver serving dish with rounded corners and a reeded upper edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering

GUSN: 370323

Accession Number: 2016.188.16

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automatons

A music box in the form of a domed, brass birdcage with a round black base decorated with roses and black banding, and two animatronic singing birds, one yellow and one red, at the interior.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), feather (material), featherwork

GUSN: 370324

Accession Number: 2016.188.17

Dish

A Chinese export oval tray with a scalloped edge and a pink lotus border.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370325

Accession Number: 2016.188.18

Binoculars and Case

A black leather case for binoculars with a flip back top, snap clasp, and red corduroy interior. "Binolux" is printed in silver on the top of the case, followed by an "R" inside a circle. Black metal binoculars have "Binolux Light Weight Triple Tested Fully Coated" printed on the left shoulder, an...

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 370326

Accession Number: 2016.188.19.1-.2

Wick Trimmer

A scissor-style wick trimmer with a curl at the scissor point, and a squared-off trimmer box. The loops for scissor handles have small semi-oval tabs on outside edges where leg posts once attached. Decorative line spacer between handle ends and the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 370327

Accession Number: 2016.188.20

Bellows

A pair of antique wooden fireplace bellows with a yellow decorated painted surface, and stenciled gold flowers with touches of black and ochre banding.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paint (coating), stenciling, wood and wood products

GUSN: 370328

Accession Number: 2016.188.21

Bowl

"Antique Chinese export 11 1/2" porcelain bowl with lotus design and butterflies and flowers at the interior, rose lotus panels with gold and vermillion border with an under plate decorated in similar design" Double layer of lotus petals decorate the exterior of the bowl, butterflies and flowers de...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370329

Accession Number: 2016.188.22

Dish

Large low bowl decorated on the interior with a single row of pink lotus petals along the outer rim. In the center circle of the petals, flowers and foliage are outlined in pink, with gold lines and coloring in the plants. There are pink-outlined, gold accent designs along the rim, between the point...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), porcelain

GUSN: 370330

Accession Number: 2016.188.23

Bowl

A Chinese export bowl (A) with a vermillion and gold inner border and vermillion flowers, a lotus petal border in rose tones, and a round base (B)

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370331

Accession Number: 2016.188.24AB

Bowl

An antique Liverpool bowl with a tapered body depicting George Washington His Excellency, Marshall of France, Commander in chief, Neptune and a three-masted ship centrally with polychrome decoration, a floral spray border, and a cartouche with the motto "Virtue and Valor "in black transfer.

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370332

Accession Number: 2016.188.25

Fruit Basket with Underplate

One of a pair of oval Chinese export porcelain baskets with a reticulated body, square handles embellished with gold at each side, a flared rim decorated with vermillion leaf design with gold banding, and matching under plates, each with a reticulated border. A is basket B is underplate

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain

GUSN: 370333

Accession Number: 2016.188.26AB

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of antique Battersea enamel candlesticks decorated with alternating genre and landscape panels on a white background embellished with gold, scalloped bases and reticulated bobeches. Bobeche (top portion) of candlesticks are removable. 2016.188.27.2 has slight rattling noise when handled

Maker: unknown

Material: enamelware, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370334

Accession Number: 2016.188.27.1-.2

Fruit Bowl with Underplate and Bird's Nest

One of a pair of oval Chinese export porcelain baskets with a reticulated body, square handles embellished with gold at each side, a flared rim decorated with vermillion leaf design with gold banding, and matching under plates, each with a reticulated border. This basket currently contains a bird's...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain

GUSN: 370335

Accession Number: 2016.188.28.1-.3

Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of English brass candlesticks with square bases and a shaped square below the candle cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370336

Accession Number: 2016.188.29.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with petal bases, turned columns, and a drip guard at the top of the candle cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370337

Accession Number: 2016.188.30.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 370338

Accession Number: 2016.188.31.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 370339

Accession Number: 2016.188.32.1-.2

Pair of Glass Whale Oil Lamps

A pair of clear glass whale oil lamps with shaped square step-up bases and wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370340

Accession Number: 2016.188.33.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks with Peg Lamps

A pair of cut and faceted peg lamps with burners. These stand atop a pair of nineteenth century Sheffield telescoping candlesticks with a gadrooned rim at the bobeche and round bases. The numbers "7 7 2" are etched or stamped into the bottom of both candle cups. The flat bottoms of both candlestick...

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silvering

GUSN: 370341

Accession Number: 2016.188.34.1-.2

Food Cover

An oval English Sheffield silver-plated food cover with a removable handle, beaded decoration above and gadrooned border below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370342

Accession Number: 2016.188.35

Food Cover

An English silver-plated Sheffield oval domed food cover with an open handle, a monogram "JMH" on the body, and a beaded rim below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370343

Accession Number: 2016.188.36

Mug

An antique Continental hand blown glass mug with applied handle and polychrome enamel decoration of a castle and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370344

Accession Number: 2016.188.37

Lantern

A tin lantern with a pierced top and ring handle,and a round globular chimney with a guard.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370345

Accession Number: 2016.188.38

Lantern

A large tole oil lantern with a chimney and guard, and a burner at the interior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370346

Accession Number: 2016.188.39

"Maze" Sandals

A pair of "Maze" strappy heeled sandals in a dusty pink silk with silver metal circle and triangle shapes encrusted with light pink rhinestones attached to the straps and resting on over the wearer's instep.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: silk (fiber), leather, acrylic (plastic), metal, cotton (textile), rhinestone

GUSN: 368423

Accession Number: 2025.1.94AB

"Crown Jewel" Pumps

A pair of "Crown Jewel" silver rhinestone encrusted pumps with almond shaped toe and French heel. Adorned with blue, red, and green rhinestone "Star of David" allover.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: rhinestone, leather, acrylic (plastic), glue

GUSN: 368424

Accession Number: 2025.1.95AB

Shoes

A pair of black suede flats with slight common sense heel, round square toe, and adorned with scattered multicolor acrylic "gems" outlined with gold colored metal and small round gold colored metal balls among the "gems."

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, suede, acrylic (plastic), metal

GUSN: 368425

Accession Number: 2025.1.96AB

"Burst" Pumps

A pair of "Burst" sling-back pumps with silver leather covered heel and strap, gold leather insole, and clear mesh, almond shaped toe box adorned with a "burst" of lines of clear rhinestones on strips of silver leather.

Date: ca. 1983

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: mesh, leather, acrylic (plastic), rhinestone

GUSN: 368426

Accession Number: 2025.1.97AB

Pumps

A pair of light pink crepe pumps with block heel and rounded square toe. Shoes are adorned with "floating" bow in same fabric with a matrix of rhinestones at center attached to two clear vinyl straps located above the vamp and on the instep.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: crepe (textile), textiles, leather, rhinestone, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic), wood and wood products

GUSN: 368427

Accession Number: 2025.1.98AB

"Ride the Wave" Pumps

A pair of "Ride the Wave" red peep-toe pumps with cutouts throughout the body, shaped topline, and comprised of plain leather, faux fish skin, and faux snakeskin.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368428

Accession Number: 2025.1.99AB

"Western Style" Pumps

A pair of black suede "Western Style" pumps with high-cut rounded top line vamp, squared toe with line of silver colored metal just above the sole, flange heel, and adorned with silver colored beads along sides of counter and stamped silver colored metal on counter, just above the heel.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: suede, leather, metal, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368429

Accession Number: 2025.1.100AB

"Bow-Nanza" Pumps

A pair of "Bow-Nanza" painted silk pumps in black with brush strokes of red, purple, green, blue, and orange. Bow of same fabric and outline with black patent leather on the vamp.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, silk (textile), patent leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368430

Accession Number: 2025.1.101AB

"Eye-Opener" Pumps

A pair of "Eye-Opener" sling-back pumps with white leather body featuring a long v-throat and almond shaped toe, back strap of black and white elastic, and white and black French heel.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368431

Accession Number: 2025.1.102AB

"Obelisk" Pumps

A pair of "Obelisk" eggplant purple leather pumps with triangular heel with center cut out, almond shaped toe, and adorned with faux snake skin, open diamond shaped applique.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368432

Accession Number: 2025.1.103AB

Shoes

A pair of heeled loafers in cream faux ostrich with block heel and vamp adorned with band of faux tortoishell, vamp piece also features piece of gold covered metal.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic), metal, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368433

Accession Number: 2025.1.104AB

"Splendid" Pumps

A pair of "Splendid" black suede pumps with narrow-round throat, rounded square toe, and unqiue sculptural black acrylic block heel with embded gold colored chains.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic), metal, suede, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368434

Accession Number: 2025.1.105AB

"Gumball" Shoes

A pair of "Gumball" kitten heels in white leather with almond toe and adorned on the vamp with "flower" of multicolored leather covered spheres.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: leather, wood and wood products, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368435

Accession Number: 2025.1.106AB

"Cream Puff" Shoes

A pair of "Cream Puff" black loafers with flat heel and faux tortoiseshell vinly accents along topline, sole, and with a bow on the vamp.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: textiles, vinyl, cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 368436

Accession Number: 2025.1.107AB

"Bow Logna" Pumps

A pair of "Bow Logna" crinkle silk heels in shades of red, orange, brown, and black with almond toe, French heel, and bow placed on exterior facing side of the vamp.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

Material: silk (textile), leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368437

Accession Number: 2025.1.108AB

"Royal" Pumps

A pair of "Royal" green silk, pointed toe, sling-back, stiletto pumps adorned with an Art Deco style silver colored metal buckle encrusted with clear and green rhinestones.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: silk (textile), leather, metal, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic), rhinestone

GUSN: 368438

Accession Number: 2025.1.109AB

"Royal" Purse

A red silk purse adorned with an Art Deco style silver colored metal buckle encrusted with clear and red rhinestones.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: silk (textile), metal, cotton (textile), rhinestone

GUSN: 368439

Accession Number: 2025.1.110

Pumps

A pair of light green fabric pumps with pointed toe and with counter and heel encrusted with light green and clear rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: textiles, rhinestone, leather, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368440

Accession Number: 2025.1.111AB

"Bead It" Pumps

A pair of "Bead It" black suede, peep-toe, pumps with heavily adorned heel featuring embroidered flowers, beadwork, and sequins.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, suede, beads (pierced objects), acrylic (plastic), sequins (spangles), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368441

Accession Number: 2025.1.112AB

"Trevi" Sandal

A single "Trevi" sling-back sandal in pink and orange leather with two-tone toe and instep straps and chunky, stacked heel comprised of three marbled acrylic discs in pink and orange.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: acrylic (plastic), leather, cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 368442

Accession Number: 2025.1.113

Pump

A single black patent leather pump with rounded square toe and chucky heel covered in strips of rattan.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: acrylic (plastic), leather, patent leather, rattan, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368443

Accession Number: 2025.1.114

Shoes

A pair of madras plaid silk flats in shades of pink, blue, and orange with flat heel, egg shaped toe, and ruffle bows of same fabric on vamp.

Date: c. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: silk (textile), leather, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368444

Accession Number: 2025.1.115AB

"Lighthouse Portal" Pumps

A pair of gold "Lighthouse Portal" pumps with almond toe, leather covered chunky, crescent heel with a circular cut through outlined in rhinestones, and matching rhinestone cirlce on side of counter.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, glue, rhinestone, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368445

Accession Number: 2025.1.116AB

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