Historic New England

Andiron

Pair of ornate brass andirons with tall, intricately designed columns with rounded, tiered tops.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 311228

Accession Number: 1966.652.1-.2

Purse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311230

Accession Number: 1932.2770

S-Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311233

Accession Number: 1912.195

Small Box with Sliding Lid

Small wood box with sliding lid. Faceted nail head studs encircle box top. Metal plate on center of lid. Box contains six mother of pearl gaming counters.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 311235

Accession Number: 1932.653AB

Clamp

Wood clamp made of two flat boards held together at one end by a leather hinge, rounded at the other end. A wooden screw that can be tightened or loosened runs through the two boards.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 311236

Accession Number: 1914.179

Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311237

Accession Number: 1932.731

Toothbrush Holder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 311238

Accession Number: 1932.803AB

Pencil

Silver extension pencil from Sheve, Crump and How, Co. Given in 1895 to Chester Rockland Taylor, donor's husband.Initials "C.R.J" on extension.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311239

Accession Number: 1932.871

Burning Fluid Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 311242

Accession Number: 1915.103

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311244

Accession Number: 1916.157

Poker

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311245

Accession Number: 1917.1232

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311246

Accession Number: 1933.115

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311247

Accession Number: 1933.1235

Kerosene Oil Lamp Wick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311248

Accession Number: 1933.1300

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311251

Accession Number: 1933.137

Furniture Accessory

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311252

Accession Number: 1933.1497

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311253

Accession Number: 1933.1524

Ruler

Wooden ruler used by David Crocker at College. Marked in ink "Crocker '82"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311254

Accession Number: 1933.1531

Fishing Rod Case

Natural color linen case for fishing rod.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311255

Accession Number: 1933.1590

Tray

Small, circular tray.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 311256

Accession Number: 1990.262

Bellows

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311257

Accession Number: 1933.1634

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311258

Accession Number: 1933.164

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 311259

Accession Number: 1933.1700

Tray

Circular tray with stamped decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 311260

Accession Number: 1990.263

Kiln Stilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 311261

Accession Number: 1933.1746C

Dress

Tapestry inspired cotton dress with 3/4 length sleeves with lace cuffs and buttons down the front.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 325714

Accession Number: 1993.24

Brownie Uniform and Related Materials

Girl's Brownie uniform with a dress (.1), a cotton belt (.2), an elastic belt (.3), a headband (.4), a beanie hat (.5), a handkerchief (.6), and a pair of socks (.7AB). Worn by Karen Nylander in Massachusetts.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325715

Accession Number: 2008.12.105.1-.7

Girl Scout Uniform

Official Girl Scout uniform with a dress (.1), a hat (.2), a sash (.3), a belt (.4), a pair of socks (.5AB), a soft beret (.6), a red necktie (.7), a Girl Scout Handbook (.8), and two photographs of Karen Nylander wearing the uniform in Massachusetts. (.9-.10).

Date: 1957-1959

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325716

Accession Number: 2008.12.106.1-.10

Child's Dress

Girl's blue, white, green, and red plaid dress with long-sleeves. Made by Barbara Nylander for Karen Nylander with fabric from Nova Scotia.

Date: 1956

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

GUSN: 325717

Accession Number: 2008.12.103

Dress

Women's day dress with short, puffed sleeves and an attached sash. Pattern is yellow, pink, and purple floral bouquets on a black ground.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325719

Accession Number: 2004.38.3

Child's Dress

Child's dress, white with lace and tucks.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325720

Accession Number: 1988.222

Child's Dress

Child's dress, pink with tucks and a cream ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325721

Accession Number: 1988.223

Child's Dress

Child's dress, blue cotton with white piping and embroidery detail, white buttons down the front.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325722

Accession Number: 1988.218

Child's Dress

Child's printed cotton dress. Pattern of brown circles on a cream ground with green printed trim.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325723

Accession Number: 1988.216

Child's Dress

Child's dress, blue silk with white lace at the cuffs of the short sleeves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325724

Accession Number: 1920.851

Child's Dress

White tucked child's blouse with a red and green plaid jumper and petticoat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325726

Accession Number: 1934.3078A-C

Quincy High Chest

High chest of drawers. Three flame finials over full serpentine bonnet. Upper case has four graduated drawers with three drawers across the top. Carved fan in top central drawer. Lower case has single long drawer with three drawers below; carved fan in lower central drawer. Drop finials along skir...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 325754

Accession Number: 2017.35.1

Dressing Mirror

Dressing glass with oblong rectangular mirror held between two posts with turned rail below. Dressing box has two drawers with round brass pulls over brass lion's paw feet.

Date: 1815

Maker: Kidder & Carter (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 325757

Accession Number: 2017.36.1

Pair of Boots

This pair of buff-colored leather ankle-high work boots were modified by a cobbler in 1976. A 4 1/4" platform made of stacked layers of 1/2" thick dense foam rubber was added to the sole of each boot. The boots close by lacing through a set of metal grommets over a leather tongue. Applied rubber he...

Date: ca. 1976

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, brass (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 325778

Accession Number: 2017.37.1AB

Kufi

This round hat is constructed from synthetic fiber brocade. The design of the textile is repeating stripes of blue satin weave, alternating with wider stripes decorated with woven green floral vines, pink and red blossoms, and a third stripe of twined green and purple floral vines. The hat is soft, ...

Date: ca. 1976

Maker: Murray, Oliver, 1952- (Manufacturer)

Material: synthetic fiber, cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 325779

Accession Number: 2017.37.2

Hat

This round hat made from black wool felt has a deep, turned brim and rounded crown. The entire exterior of the brim is covered with a band of gold sequins (3 3/4" deep).

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Mr. John (Designer)

Material: felt (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 325780

Accession Number: 2017.37.3

Hat

This round hat with a rolled brim and rounded, deep crown is decorated with a band of red, machine-knitted jersey which has been ruched and gathered into a knot at the center back. The brim is finished with red grosgrain ribbon stitched over the raw edge.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Betmar (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 325781

Accession Number: 2017.37.4

Pumps

Each shoe in this pair of red leather pumps has a black stacked heel and softly pointed toe. The sock (inner lining) is made of buff-colored leather. There is a maker's label on the insole. The outer sole is made of leather. The stacked heel has a rubber heel cap.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Wolff Shoe Company (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 325782

Accession Number: 2017.37.5AB

Portrait of Deacon John Stone (1781-1849)

Half-length portrait of Deacon John Stone painted against a grey, green background wearing a black coat, white collar, and stock.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paintings (visual works), canvas

GUSN: 325791

Accession Number: 2017.39.1

Drop Leaf Table. Walnut. Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1750.

Queen Anne oval top, drop leaf table with cabriole legs and pad feet.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 325792

Accession Number: 2017.39.2

Belt buckle

Bronze belt buckle sculpted using the direct welding method in the form of a human figure with large, outstretched feathered wings, legs extended to the proper right, and a featureless face. The wings form the top edge of the buckle. A vaguely human shape is stretched in a prone position beneath and...

Date: ca. 1975

Maker: Yurman, David, 1942- (Designer)

Material: bronze (metal), sculpting

GUSN: 325807

Accession Number: 2017.40.1

Gloves

Pair of women's white elbow length gloves with pierced decoration. Kid leather.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, leather, piercing

GUSN: 325809

Accession Number: 2017.41.2AB

Portrait of George Barrell Cheever (1807-1890)

Half-length portrait of George Barrell Cheever wearing a black coat and white stock. Gilt frame with ornate decorations at the corners.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 325810

Accession Number: 2017.42.1

Cap and Gown

Academic cap, gown, and stole worn in 1894 by Hamilton Holt (b. 1872).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 325815

Accession Number: 2017.43.2.1-.3

Hat

This black felt cloche-style hat is decorated with a band of overlapping pastel-colored feathers set under a band of black netting. A cockade of swirled black felt ribbon with a centered rhinestone button and pendant bunch of black feathers decorates the proper left side of the feather band. The cr...

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Comeau, Yvonne, 1888-1985, Comeau Millinery (Milliner)

Material: felt (textile), feather (material), rhinestone, nylon

GUSN: 325822

Accession Number: 2017.44.1

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