Historic New England

Picture easel

Fret-sawn easels--homemade. Light ply-wood is cut in a triangular form w/ an oval central section that has not been cut. 3 small nails in it.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18128

Accession Number: 1998.2228.1

Picture easel

Fret-sawn easels--homemade. Light ply-wood is cut in a triangular form w/ an oval central section that has not been cut.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18129

Accession Number: 1998.2228.2

Bust-length photograph of a young girl in stamped leather frame. The girl is wearing a white bow in her short brown bob hair and has on a white frilly shirt. Her head is turned over her left shoulder.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), boards (flat objects)

GUSN: 18130

Accession Number: 1998.2229

Picture frame

Orange-gold satin and pewter liner to a frame. Rectangular liner w/ oval cut-out lined w/ 3/8 in. pewter rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), satin, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18131

Accession Number: 1998.2230

Needlework picture

This embroidered picture of a leafy flower is worked in gray, white and tan on a brown velvet ground, surrounded with a dark, carved Aesthetic-movement frame highlighted in gray and white.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, thread, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18132

Accession Number: 1998.2231

Needlework picture

This framed, embroidered American flag has 13 stars and hangs on a blue pole with blue tassels hang to the left.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, embroidering, thread

GUSN: 18133

Accession Number: 1998.2232

Photograph

Oval framed image of bearded man. The man has white hair, moustache and a beard. He is wearing a dark overcoat, a black bow tie and a white shirt.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18134

Accession Number: 1998.2233

Hand mirror

Small hand mirror in wooden frame and w/ wooden cover. Mirror and frame are oval; cover fixed w/ one nail at top. Wood is unfinished.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18135

Accession Number: 1998.2234

Picture easel

Triangular brass easel w/ three knobs near top to hold a picture. Frame resembles the letter "A" w/ an additional lower horizontal band near its base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18136

Accession Number: 1998.2235

Hanging

Metal wire vine and leaf hanging. Thin wire bent into looped pattern w/ 2 or 1 leaves at its ends. Two metal rings for hanging.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18137

Accession Number: 1998.2236

Hanging

Metal wire vine and leaf hanging. Thin wire bent into looped pattern w/ 2 or 1 leaves at its ends. One metal ring for hanging.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18138

Accession Number: 1998.2237

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #13. Low and rectangular w/ brown canvas and horizontal wooden bands. Edges have metal trim, a front metal clasp and side front buckles. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18139

Accession Number: 1998.2238

Plate

Turned wooden plate; green leafed vine on surround of plate w/ yellow background; blue and pink flowers in well of plate w/ green, yellow and red band encircling design; Green underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18140

Accession Number: 1998.2239.1

Plate

Turned wooden plate; green leafed vine on surround of plate w/ yellow background; blue and pink flowers in well of plate w/ green, yellow and red band encircling design; Red underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18141

Accession Number: 1998.2239.2

Jar

Porcelain covered jar w/ putti; gilt banding around rim of jar, edge of cover and bottom of jar; jar olive colored w/ raised floral trail on side; cover w/ raised putti scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18142

Accession Number: 1998.2240AB

Paperweight

Colorless glass obelisk; platformed base w/ obelisk top; ridged edge on front face; section cut out of front panel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 18143

Accession Number: 1998.2241

Cologne bottle

Porcelain souvenir cologne bottle; "Dom. Koln."; paper label "EAU DE COLOGNE ORIGINAL 1648./ JMH FARINA". Metal and cork stopper; bottle gilded w/ painted cathedral on one side and printed cathedral on labeled side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly JMH Farina (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 18144

Accession Number: 1998.2242AB

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18145

Accession Number: 1998.2243.1

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18146

Accession Number: 1998.2243.2

Chamber pot

Miniature ceramic chamber pot; inscribed band around waist; tan w/ brown and white band; gilded edge on rim and gilded strip on handle.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18147

Accession Number: 1998.2244

Trinket box

Parian trinket box w/ relief figure of woman and child and holly leaves; oval shaped w/ corners; holly trail around sides of box and on edge of cover; woman and child at top of cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18148

Accession Number: 1998.2245AB

Vase stand

Carved wooden vase stand w/ glass liner; base w/ cut out leaf pattern; cut out cylindrical stand w/ various foliate shapes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18149

Accession Number: 1998.2246AB

Vial

Satin-covered glass vial w/ red satin ribbon; ruffled satin cover creme-colored w/ pink and green sprays; red banded edge and red bows at top and bottom; red ribbon handle.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18150

Accession Number: 1998.2247AB

Dish

Porcelain dish w/ Japanesque floral decoration; round w/ 3 sides partially kneaded in; white w/ pink flower and green grass next to water; bird w/ black top and white underside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18151

Accession Number: 1998.2248

Vase

Parian tulip-shaped vase; scalloped rim w/ band around neck; panelled body w/ raised leaf decoration around waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18152

Accession Number: 1998.2249

Sarcophagus

Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)

Material: engraving (printing process), plaster

GUSN: 18153

Accession Number: 1998.2250AB

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Ceremonial bowl

Kava bowl on wooden base. Wooden bowl with four thick legs. Bowl formed from two pieces of wood. Triangular form extends from underside on one side. Two holes in triangular piece. Wooden base painted black with light brown rim.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18508

Accession Number: 1998.531AB

Billiard table

Rococo Revival billiard table. Rosewood w/ foliate carving on both table skirt and skirt of base. Billiard top is green felt w/ marble beneath. Border inlaid w/ ivory. Fringe side pockets. Ornate foliate-carved cabriole legs.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), slate (rock)

GUSN: 18509

Accession Number: 1998.532

An Emblem of America

Reverse painting on glass in a black and gold frame of a lady with brown curly hair and dark eyes wearing a red feather plume, red draped shawl, and red and green long dress. She holds a red, white and blue flag in her right hand and rests her hand on a stone dedicated to the memory of George Washin...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18510

Accession Number: 1998.517.3

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Small Gothic arch beneath .533.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18511

Accession Number: 1998.533

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Smooth arch beneath .534.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18512

Accession Number: 1998.534

Electric lamp

Hanging brass electrified light fixture in etched glass globe; foliate decoration around globe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18513

Accession Number: 1998.535

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18514

Accession Number: 1998.536.1

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18515

Accession Number: 1998.536.2

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18516

Accession Number: 1998.536.3

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18517

Accession Number: 1998.537.1

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18518

Accession Number: 1998.537.2

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18519

Accession Number: 1998.537.3

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18520

Accession Number: 1998.538.1AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18521

Accession Number: 1998.538.2AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18522

Accession Number: 1998.538.3AB

Tieback

Pair of gilt tiebacks, bunched w/ tassle in center.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18523

Accession Number: 1998.539.1AB

Tieback

Pair of gilt tiebacks, bunched w/ tassle in center.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18524

Accession Number: 1998.539.2AB

Tieback

Pair of gilt tiebacks, bunched w/ tassle in center.

Date: 1965-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18525

Accession Number: 1998.539.3AB

Seashell

Shell, conical shape; purple and white stripes.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18526

Accession Number: 1998.540

Coral

Coral, fan-shaped purple.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18527

Accession Number: 1998.541

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