Historic New England

Candlestick

Silver plated candlesticks. Candle cup in the form of an acanthus leaf capital. Removable bobeche with gadrooned edge and pointed corners. Fluted shaft. Square base with with incurved sides and gadrooned border, above and below. Each one of four sides has central urn. Each urn connected by swags. Gr...

Date: 1800-1876

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179858

Accession Number: 1993.848.4

Rain Squall Clearing Scheviningen Holland Dutch fishing Boat Coming to Anchor

Painting of a ship in rough water. Ship is in the center of the picture and tips to one side. A ship in the background is also pictured. The sky is cloudy with a hint of blue sky in the upper right corner.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: Harvey, George Wainwright, 1855-1930 (Artist)

Material: pastels (visual works), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179861

Accession Number: 2006.44.683

"Moonrise" or "A Sandy Road"

Landscape of a full moon centered over a small road curving up from the corner of the frame around a small birch tree. White houses in background. Gilt painted wood frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Murphy, Hermann Dudley, 1867-1945 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 179862

Accession Number: 2006.44.684

Roll of Fabric

Pillar and arch designed by Elwood Fabrics, New York

Maker: Elwood Fabrics (Designer)

GUSN: 179863

Accession Number: 1993.810

Luncheon Set

Table cloth, mats, napkins

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), drawn thread work, silk (textile), embroidery (visual works), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 179865

Accession Number: 1993.811

Venetian Doorway

Oil painting of a doorway of a Venetian house. The door is located on the left side of the painting. The moulding around the door is in the form of an arch. There are four steps leading up to the door and above the tip of the arch is a small window. To the right of the door is a an elongated window ...

Date: 1900-1945

Maker: Murphy, Hermann Dudley, 1867-1945 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179866

Accession Number: 2006.44.685

A Heron City At the Setting of the Moon

Watercolor of a group of six herons that are gazing at the moon. On the left side there are two pairs of herons. The other herons are alone and blend into the background. The moon is in the center and is behind a tree. Another tree on a larger scale is on the right.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Smith, Alice Ravenel Huger, 1876-1958 (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179867

Accession Number: 2006.44.686

Autumn Landscape

Watercolor landscape of two rolling hills and trees in the foreground and a mountain in the background. Sunny day with a clear sky.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: White, Clarence Scott, 1872-1965 (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), gouache (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179869

Accession Number: 2006.44.687

Ship Carolina of Salem, Charles Faben Master

Oil painting of a ship on rough storm waters. The ship has four masts each with a different flag. By the stern of the ship there are eight boats and nine boats off the bow.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179871

Accession Number: 2006.44.688

Silhouette

Silhouette bust portrait of a young boy facing left. Chalk highlights accent the ruffles and folds of his clothing.

Maker: Bache, William (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chalk, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 179872

Accession Number: 2006.44.689

Silhouette of Captain Stephen Phillips

Hollow cut silhouette of Captain Stephen Phillips. Chalk highlights accent the outline of his clothing. The silhouette is cut out of black paper and adhered to backing paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Bache, William (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), chalk

GUSN: 179873

Accession Number: 2006.44.690

Grope Fest Pin, 1970

Round black pin with white swirl. Grope Fest souvenir pin.

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 179883

Accession Number: 2009.23.1

Grope Fest Pin, 1979

Round red pin with white text. Grope Fest souvenir pin.

Date: 1979

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 179884

Accession Number: 2009.23.2

Grope Fest Pin, 1989

Square gray pin with white 20 cent architecture stamp depicting Gropius House. Grope Fest souvenir pin.

Date: 1989

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 179885

Accession Number: 2009.23.3

Grope Fest Pin, 1992

Square white and red pin depicting half of a yellow Roman coin. Grope Fest souvenir pin.

Date: 1992

Maker: Greene, Lou (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 179886

Accession Number: 2009.23.4

Grope Fest Pin, 1994

Square white and black pin with large red strawberry. Grope Fest souvenir pin. "#6 of 50".

Date: 1994

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 179878

Accession Number: 2009.23.5

Walter Gropius Pin, 1968

Square white pin with an image of Walter Gropius, his signature and long stemmed rose. Pin was a souvenir of the "Gropius for President" and "There's Hope with Grope" celebration that took place in 1968.

Date: 1968

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), art paper, metal

GUSN: 179879

Accession Number: 2009.23.6

Bauhaus Weimar Staatliches pin

Round gray pin with black design and text. "Bauhaus-Weimar-Staatliches."

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 179880

Accession Number: 2009.23.7

Bauhaus Weimar Staatliches pin

Round gray pin with black design and text. "Bauhaus-Weimar-Staatliches."

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 179881

Accession Number: 2009.23.8

Bauhaus Weimar Staatliches pin

Round white pin with red design and text. "Bauhaus-Weimar-Staatliches".

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 179882

Accession Number: 2009.23.9

Vase

Cylindrical shaped vase with footed base. Blue foliate scrolls encircling a house on a white ground. Partial label remnant on neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 179888

Accession Number: 2006.44.2233

Table covers

Table covers (A & B). Cloths- natural sheer linen; inner border of drawnwork with embroidered and drawnwork geometric motifs in tan silk; drawnwork hem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179889

Accession Number: 1993.811.1

Luncheon Set

Mats (A-F). Natural linen, double border of drawnwork with embroidered motifs in back corner.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179890

Accession Number: 1993.811.2

Luncheon Set

Table cloth, mats, napkins

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 179891

Accession Number: 1993.811.3

Greenwich Hospital, 1910

Framed engraving of a harbor with a building in the background. The building has two capitals.

Date: 1910

Maker: Pimlott, Philip, 1871-1960

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 179892

Accession Number: 2006.44.782

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold Rococo scrolls, shells and flowers and a gold rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180300

Accession Number: 2006.44.1957.7

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold Rococo scrolls, shells and flowers and a gold rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180301

Accession Number: 2006.44.1957.8

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold Rococo scrolls, shells and flowers and a gold rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180302

Accession Number: 2006.44.1957.9

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold Rococo scrolls, shells and flowers and a gold rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180303

Accession Number: 2006.44.1957.10

Shawl

Wool paisley shawl. Red center with dark red, green, yellow and teal paisley. Patterns extending out from red center. Has thin green border on sides and thin/fine fringe on top and bottom.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 180305

Accession Number: 2006.3

Water glass set

Set of three cylindrical water glasses with painted gold grape, leaf and vine decoration and gold rims.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180306

Accession Number: 2006.44.1954

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold grape, leaf and vine decoration and a gold rim.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180309

Accession Number: 2006.44.1954.1

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold grape, leaf and vine decoration and a gold rim.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180311

Accession Number: 2006.44.1954.2

Water glass

Cylindrical water glass with painted gold grape, leaf and vine decoration and a gold rim.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180313

Accession Number: 2006.44.1954.3

Chest on chest

Chippendale carved mahogany scroll-top oxbow chest on chest. Top section has molded swan's neck crest with carved terminals and three flame-carved and urn-turned finials. Three small drawers, one carved with fan design, and four full drawers. Bottom section has four drawers. Ogee bracket feet, origi...

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 180315

Accession Number: 2009.26.1

Desk and Bookcase

Desk and bookcase of mahogany, inlaid with wavy birch and bird's eye maple. Top bookcase section has two glass doors with wooden tracery. Brass eagle and urn finials. Bottom desk section has top drawer with fall front. Drawer interior has hidden interior drawers and divided compartments. Desk drawer...

Date: 1829

Maker: Murphy, Joseph, 1796-1872 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), bird's-eye maple, ivory (tooth component), brass (alloy), veneering, inlay (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 180316

Accession Number: 2009.26.2

Hand towel

Three hand towels (2006.4.1.1-.3); Aristex, made in Austria. Monogrammed "HSD"; yellow and gold.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 180318

Accession Number: 2006.4.1

Bath Mat

One bath mat with gold border and "HSD" monogram; made in Austria by Aristex.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 180319

Accession Number: 2006.4.2

Hand towel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 180320

Accession Number: 2006.4.3

Bath Mat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 180321

Accession Number: 2006.4.4

Child's Chair

Dark stained wood; Chippendale-style back with splat pierced so as to form five conjoined bannisters that taper in center and become bulbous at splat shoe; crest rail and stiles are unornamented except for beading; straight chamferred legs (rear legs flare slightly out); arms curve outward and have ...

Date: 1776-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 180324

Accession Number: 2006.5

Dental Powder

Clear glass bottle with metal stopper. Filled 3/4 of the way with off-white 'Dental Powder.' Bottle has a paper label.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mold-blown glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 180326

Accession Number: 2006.11

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180335

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.21

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180336

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.19

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180337

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.20

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180339

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.16

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180341

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.17

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180342

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.18

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180343

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.14

Wine glass

Wine glass with a painted gold Rococo scroll and floral pattern around a flared bowl, a faceted stem with knob terminating in a round foot with a cut star design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180344

Accession Number: 2006.44.1947.15

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