Historic New England

Textile Remnant

Small fabric fragment, appears to be painted with flocking. Scene of a river with a house and/or mill with a water wheel. Sticker on the back reads, "Mrs. Carl C. Forsaith The Tollgate Auburn, New Hampshire".

Maker: unknown

Material: flocking, cloth

GUSN: 362068

Accession Number: 2001.281.1295

Textile Remnant

Blue fabric with large printed red, white, green, and blue floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 362069

Accession Number: 2001.281.1296

Textile Remnant

Printed cotton, slightly padded. Red background with blue and white foliage and bird design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials

GUSN: 362070

Accession Number: 2001.281.1297

Curtains

Brown glazed cotton curtains with metal rings. Tan dotted background with vined leaf design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 362071

Accession Number: 2001.281.1298

Textile Remnant

Printed cotton sample. Brown, pink, and white stripes with pink floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: printed textile materials

GUSN: 362072

Accession Number: 2001.281.1299

Textile Remnant

Boris Kroll Fabrics, Inc. sample. Blue and white rayon/linen threads adhered to a card.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), rayon, sample cards

GUSN: 362073

Accession Number: 2001.281.1300

Linebrook Parish Room

When Country Life magazine invited Henry Davis Sleeper to illustrate a dozen of his rooms, he arranged to have them painted by William Ranken, a portraitist introduced to Boston society by John Singer Sargent. This painting features the Linebrook Parish Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 362326

Accession Number: 2023.48.1

Book Tower Room

When Country Life magazine invited Henry Davis Sleeper to illustrate a dozen of his rooms, he arranged to have them painted by William Ranken, a portraitist introduced to Boston society by John Singer Sargent. This painting features the Book Tower Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941)

GUSN: 362327

Accession Number: 2023.48.2

Nail

Iron nail removed from the Old South Meeting House in Boston (1729).

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: iron alloy, blacksmithing

GUSN: 362568

Accession Number: 2023.62.1

Box with Sewing Machine Tools

Small wooden box that unfolds into four attached quadrants, lined with velvet. Inside are numerous steel sewing machine attachments, each with an incised number.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: Singer Manufacturing Company

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 362569

Accession Number: 2023.62.2A-S

Framed Cartoon

Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. A long pine line pen and ink c...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pens (drawing and writing), ink, paper (fiber product), paper by composition or origin, caricatures, drawing and drawing techniques

GUSN: 362603

Accession Number: 1953.431

Yarn

20 spools of wool yarn in various colors (brown, black, gray, mustard, orange, dark orange, bright green). Packaged in two plastic bags that read " Edward Fields Incorporated"

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn

GUSN: 362617

Accession Number: 2021.31.3A-V

Print

Silk Screen print, rectangular in shape, of an abstract composition. Beige and aqua background with abstract figures in primary colors. Dominant black outlines and patches. Dry mounted on masonite with lattice molding strips nailed horizontally on back for hanging. Unframed.

Date: ca. 1951

Maker: Reproduction of Miro, Juan, 1893 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), Masonite (TM), wood and wood products, screen prints

GUSN: 362619

Accession Number: 1984.273

Print

Unframed reproduction silk screen print of mural by Juan Miro for UNESCO building in Paris.

Date: c. 1952

Maker: Reproduction of Miro, Juan, 1893 (Artist)

GUSN: 362620

Accession Number: 1984.274

Dropleaf Table

dropleaf table, Marlborough legs, rectangular top and leaves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 362621

Accession Number: 1968.183

Earrings

A pair of clip earrings made of a white, plated metal, with cream colored enamel, and rhinestones.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 362656

Accession Number: 2023.63.1AB

Earrings

Circular clip earrings made of a plated metal with a large, faux pearl cabochon surrounded by clear rhinestones. Metal clip closure is padded with rubber pieces.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 362657

Accession Number: 2023.63.2AB

Purse

Rectangular woven rattan purse with printed cream and brown cotton lining, small metal feet, a faux tortoiseshell acrylic handle and center. Closure composed of metal, acrylic, and black leather.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 362658

Accession Number: 2023.63.3

Child's Hat

Child's hat or fascinator comprised of woven plant material rimmed with faux orange blossoms and buds, and with a black, velvet, ribbon bow on either end.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: Best & Co. (New York, N.Y.)

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 362659

Accession Number: 2023.63.4

Angora Cloche

Red angora cloche from KMF -Neuman Endler Inc. with lighter red groisgrain ribbon band adorned with small vertical faux pearl and rhinestone embellishment.

Date: 1957-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: angora wool

GUSN: 362660

Accession Number: 2023.63.5

Hat

Cream organza hat with wide brim. Composed of pleated and ruffled shear, cream organza over a clear acrylic net and wire body, with golden ribbon adornment along the base of the crown.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: organza

GUSN: 362661

Accession Number: 2023.63.6

Hat

Dark blue wool felt hat with round crown and short, fully circular brim. The hat is adorned with band of feathers above a black netting. The hat's brim is lined with black ribbon. George W. Bollman & Co.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 362662

Accession Number: 2023.63.7

Hat

Light brown wool felt hat with rounded crown adorned with feathers (including pheasant), short brim edge with same fabric as body of the hat.

Date: ca. 1955

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 362663

Accession Number: 2023.63.8

Holland Family Farm Needlepoint

Needlepoint picture depicting an eighteenth-century farmhouse and farm in Belchertown, Massachusetts surrounded by several individuals taking part in various leisure activities, including golf, tennis, swimming, and gardening. Farm animals, wild animals, and domestic pets are also featured, includin...

Date: 1930

Maker: Holland, Elizabeth Hudson

Material: needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 362664

Accession Number: 2023.64.1

Tassel

Red curtain tassels

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 362683

Accession Number: 1928.850

Horseshoe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 362685

Accession Number: 1949.1114

Velvet Evening Coat

Floor length velvet evening coat in burgundy with folded lapel, three-button enclosure, and pink corded trim.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358244

Accession Number: 2022.8.1

Two-Piece Velvet Outfit

Two-piece velvet outfit in burgundy with a floor-length skirt and matching top. Button-up blouse has long sleeves, capped with a ruffle detail, and high neckline.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358245

Accession Number: 2022.8.2AB

Painting, "Fishing Fleet"

This painting depicting ten sailing vessels, three in the foreground and seven farther out in Narragansett Bay.

Date: 1902

Maker: Whitaker, George William, 1841-1916

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 358266

Accession Number: 2022.9.1

Pair of Andirons

Pair of Brass andirons. Parts include: (1) two large vertical guards , (2) two cross-bars for the base, (3) two corner pieces, (4) two curved feet, and (5) two small posts. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358311

Accession Number: 2022.10.1.1AB-.4AB

Business Sign for Carl Fisher

Plaster sign for Carl Fisher, musical instrument dealer; by John Hayes, 1920s, Revere, Massachusetts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358323

Accession Number: 2022.13.1

Portrait of Daniel Robinson Sortwell

One of three oval pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait depicts man with brown, short hair and full beard. Sitter wears a dark suit jacket over white button down, collared shirt and black ribbon tie. Ornate chair...

Date: c. 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: drawings (visual works), pastels (visual works), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 358348

Accession Number: 1958.328.3

Kettle stand

Chippendale style reproduction. Four-legged, galleried square topped stand. Paper label on skirt inside reads: W.J. Sloan, CARPETS, RUGS, + UPHOLSTERY - 3536 - Interior Decorations, Broadway + 19th St, New York. Fret work gallery with scroll work at corners and pointed arches with diamonds above a...

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 358407

Accession Number: 1966.379

Interior Scene of a Kitchen

Interior scene depicting an unknown Colonial Revival style kitchen.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, images (object genre)

GUSN: 358450

Accession Number: 2022.16.1

Fireplace grate

Small brass grate with a wooden handle. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood by composition or origin

GUSN: 358487

Accession Number: 2022.10.2

Trivet

Brass trivet. Small, square shape with a checker-board pattern stamped on top. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358488

Accession Number: 2022.10.3

Shovel

Brass shovel with elaborate circular finial at the handle. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358490

Accession Number: 2022.10.4

Fireplace Tongs

Brass tongs. Decorative handle includes floral detail at the joint of the two arms in addition to an elaborate circular finial. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358491

Accession Number: 2022.10.5

Poker

Brass poker with elaborate circular finial and square base. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358492

Accession Number: 2022.10.6

Watercolor, "Jackson House"

Watercolor landscape image depicting Jackson House looking eastward, including dirt road leading to the left of the house and clothesline with white sheets. Cream colored matting; framed.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Attributed to Brown, Mathes (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 358599

Accession Number: 2022.19.1

Blanket fragment

Blanket fragment found in boxed textiles on the fifth floor of the Haverhill collections storage facility. Found in textile box with other Codman textiles with a handwritten, undated note "Magic Carpet"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358617

Accession Number: 2022.20.1

Handless Cup

Handless porcelain cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358841

Accession Number: 1995.413.2

Handless Cup

Porcelain handless cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358842

Accession Number: 1995.413.3

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358843

Accession Number: 1995.413.5

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358844

Accession Number: 1995.413.6

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358845

Accession Number: 1995.413.7

SERVICE: Curtains

SERVICE: Pair of yellow polyester curtains with horizontal stripe pattern UV protective lining approximately 24 x 51 inches to hang on original curtain rod/rings in rectangular windows in the China Trade Room Balcony (side facing front of house/street) Material for curtains purchased at Exeter Ha...

Maker: Exeter Handkerchief Company (Vendor)

GUSN: 358851

Accession Number: S2022.23.1

Fan

Black fan with painted flowers and a detachable handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358854

Accession Number: 1920.356

Sewing Case

Red leather sewing case with a rose painted on the inside flap. Includes needles, pins, a thimble, and a pincushion.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358855

Accession Number: 1924.493

Portrait of Loyal Lovejoy

Portrait of a brown-haired man wearing a dark coat and a high white collared shirt, seated with one arm over the pack of a painted chair. Gold colored frame.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: Attributed to Parks, Lyman (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 358932

Accession Number: 2022.26.1

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