Historic New England

Napkins

Set of six white linen damask napkins with long selvage edges and short edges with a 1" hem with openwork at the hem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370580

Accession Number: 2016.188.290.1-.6

Black wooden frame with a light brown carved wood inner-most border. A document of laid paper is attached to a backing paper of a similar color. The document is signed "Jon Bowman" Judge of Probate and dated October 28, 1800. It appoints Joseph Sprague, Yeoman, and James Cushman, Merchant, both of ...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, wood and wood products, paint (coating), gold (color)

GUSN: 370581

Accession Number: 2016.188.291

Framed Print Portrait of John Hancock

Black wooden framed picture of John Hancock on paper. Black and white head and shoulders portrait of Hancock facing right. The portrait is set within an oval "mat" which is cut off at the top and sides by the frame, and at the bottom by a beige panel with the following text "The Hon.ble John Hancoc...

Maker: unknown

Material: printmaking, ink, paper (fiber product), wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 370582

Accession Number: 2016.188.292

Candlestick and Rush Light

Wrought iron rush light holder with a candlestick counterweight and a round wooden base.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought iron (iron alloy), cast iron

GUSN: 370583

Accession Number: 2016.188.293

Rushlight Holder

Wrought iron rush light holder with four legs and penny feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 370584

Accession Number: 2016.188.294

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with raised round base, a baluster stem and a drip guard at the candle cup.

Maker: Porter, Freeman, 1808-1887 (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370585

Accession Number: 2016.188.295

Brass Salt

Brass salt in the shape of a pig.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370586

Accession Number: 2016.188.296

Oven Thermometer

Oven thermometer with a metal casing and a round dial that measures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370587

Accession Number: 2016.188.297

Crystal Salt

Clear glass rectangular salt with 5/16" thick walls.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 370588

Accession Number: 2016.188.298

Timer

Red kitchen timer with a silver ring, gray pointer, rectangular front profile, and triangular side profile.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370589

Accession Number: 2016.188.299

Chair

Mahogany Chippendale side chair, serpentine crest, carved and pierced splat, slip seat with black leather, reeded surround, marlborough legs, H-shaped stretcher.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products

GUSN: 370590

Accession Number: 2016.188.300

Cat Figurine

Ceramic figure of a seated white and gray cat with one eye closed and his head wrapped in a white bandage tied at the top of his head.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370591

Accession Number: 2016.188.301

Shepherd Figurine

Ceramic figurine of a seated man wearing a blue jacket and holding a musical instrument in front of him, with a dog and a lamb leaning on his shoulders.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370592

Accession Number: 2016.188.302

Figurine of a Man

Two-sided figure of a standing man wearing a blue jacket who is smiling on one side with "Water" printed on the base in front of his feet, and sad and bedraggled on the other side with "Gin" printed on the base in front of his feet.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370593

Accession Number: 2016.188.303

Figurine of a Boy with a Goat

Ceramic figure of a seated boy with a goat. The boy is wearing a blue jacket, a green, orange and white plaid kilt, red and white plaid stockings, and black shoes. He is wearing a yellow tam on his head with a large green decoration on it, and a large pink trim on that.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370594

Accession Number: 2016.188.304

Figurine of a Boy with a Dog

Ceramic figure of a standing man holding a gun in his right hand and patting a dog's head with his left hand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370595

Accession Number: 2016.188.305

Figurine of a Man

Two-sided figure of a standing man wearing a green jacket who is smiling on one side with "Water" printed on the base in front of his feet, and sad and bedraggled on the other side with "Gin" printed on the base in front of his feet.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370596

Accession Number: 2016.188.306

Figurines of a Boy and Girl with a Goat

Pair of ceramic figurines in the shape of a boy or a girl standing beside a goat. Both figurines are mostly white with small touches of color.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370597

Accession Number: 2016.188.307.1-.2

Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers

Pair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers, each in the shape of a seated white dog with black ears, on an oval base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370598

Accession Number: 2016.188.308.1-.2

Figurines of a Woman Riding a Goat

Pair of ceramic figures of people wearing blue dresses and feathered hats riding goats.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370599

Accession Number: 2016.188.309.1-.2

Figurine of a Goat with a Reclining Woman

Ceramic figure of a goat standing on a rock outcropping above a reclining woman, all on an oval base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370600

Accession Number: 2016.188.310

Figurine of a Man with a Goat

Ceramic figure of a man standing at the rear of a goat, wearing a pink jacket and orange knee pants.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370601

Accession Number: 2016.188.311

Creamer

White helmet shaped ceramic cream pitcher with round base, bamboo shaped handle, and brown and gold trim at the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370602

Accession Number: 2016.188.312

Matchbooks

Clear plastic box bottom filled with forty-nine matchbooks with "Bowman House" printed on the top flap.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 370603

Accession Number: 2016.188.313

Silver Box

Square sterling silver box with "Shirley" inscribed diagonally across the top lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 370604

Accession Number: 2016.188.314

"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: ca. 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

Shoe

A single black leather oxford with flat heel, latice shaped black suede vamp, and black elastic cord ties.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

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

GUSN: 368446

Accession Number: 2025.1.117

"Nottingham Curve" Boot

A single black leather and elastic "Nottingham Curve" boot with Louis heel and almond toe.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

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

GUSN: 368447

Accession Number: 2025.1.118

"Manilla Glo" Bridal Shoes

A pair of "Manilla Glo" bridal flats made of cream floral silk brocade with white swiss lace and faux pearls on vamp.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

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

GUSN: 368448

Accession Number: 2025.1.119AB

Pumps

A pair of black patent leather pumps with almond toe and cluster of acrylic "gem" stones in silver color metal mounts on the vamp.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

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

GUSN: 368449

Accession Number: 2025.1.120AB

"Mary Poppin" Bootie

A single red "Mary Poppin" stiletto heeled bootie with almond shaped toe and red, side zipper.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, metal, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368450

Accession Number: 2025.1.121

Pumps

A pair of clear rhinestone encrusted pumps with two dimensional abstract bows outlined with gray rhinestones and bows made out of gold glitter, with almond toes and French heel.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

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

GUSN: 368451

Accession Number: 2025.1.122AB