Historic New England

Jug

Mexican painted ceramic jug. Beige background painted with red, yellow and blue flowers and green vines. Decorative stripes in orange and green at top, middle, and base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 224742

Accession Number: 2006.44.2767.1

Jug

Mexican painted ceramic jug. Beige background painted with red, yellow and blue flowers and green vines. Decorative bands in orange and green at top, middle, and base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 224743

Accession Number: 2006.44.2767.2

Brass dish with a figure in depicted in bust and in light relief. He looks young, wears a large hat and mustache and beard. His embroidered jacket opens on a shirt tied around the neck with a lacet and decorated with a frieze on the chest.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224744

Accession Number: 2006.44.2562

Picture

Framed cut velvet picture, depicting a river scene, oriented verically. On the left half, is a river and a small bark with two people. In the background is a chain of hills. On the rght half is a sloping hill with pine trees.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 224745

Accession Number: 2006.44.2561

Candlestick

A tall candlestick with a flower blossom at the top. The stem of the candlestick is carved with leaves. At the base of the stem is an animal siting on a leaf with its front paws on the stem. The stem and animal are all on top of a turtle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224746

Accession Number: 2006.44.2548

Wood tray with segments and handle

A rectangular box has been seperated into six different compartments. Down the center is an arched piece of wood that has been created into the handle. In the center of the handle is an open circle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224747

Accession Number: 2006.44.2549

Banjo clock

Banjo clock decorated with an eagle with splayed wings perched on a ball. The face of the clock is thick and round. The numbers on the clock are roman numerals with minute indicators and the hands of the clock are spade without tails. At the numerals four, eight and twelve are winding ports. The rou...

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material), metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 224748

Accession Number: 2006.44.2547

Bottle of Vichy water

Bottle of Vichy water, its bottom broken apart. It has its metallic lid and two stickers.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 224749

Accession Number: 2006.44.2559

Toothbrush holder

Ceramic toothbrush holder with splayed sides. The rim is curled and bears a blue floral design. The lip is gilded.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 224751

Accession Number: 2006.44.2449.1

Mantel clock

French brass and crystal mantel clock. Face has Roman numerals and stylized hands. Gear system and pendulum are encased in glass with brass base and top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), crystal (material by form)

GUSN: 224752

Accession Number: 2006.44.2766

Soap dish

Ceramic soap dish with a strainer. Both the rim of the dish and the strainer bear a blue floral design and are lined with gold. The dish is broken on one of its corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 224753

Accession Number: 2006.44.2449.2

Figurine

Figurine of a young boy in green clothes, green leggings, green socks, and yellow shoes. The outline and stripes in his pants are yellow and so is his hair. His left arm is raised and there is a bird perched on it, with a string attached to the bird. The other end of the string is held in the boy's ...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224754

Accession Number: 2006.44.2545.1

Purse

Purse with embroidered bird and Asian motifs. Double round cream-colored handles and charms hanging from top include small carved elephant, fan, gem and purple tassels. Multi-colored with gold, blue, pink, and purple decoration. Embroidered bird in center is white with blue flecks and pink beak and ...

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 224755

Accession Number: 2006.44.2770

Stool

Small stool with a round cork base and four metalic feet painted in white.

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

Material: cork (bark), metal

GUSN: 224756

Accession Number: 2006.44.2447

Purse

Gold embroidered purse with round handles. Four tassels hang from top. Gold embroidery on black background with bird in center and decorative Asian motifs. Gold lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 224757

Accession Number: 2006.44.2769

Wastebasket

Wicker wastebasket with slightly splayed sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 224758

Accession Number: 2006.44.2448

Tub rack

Rectangular metal tub rack with curved edges. The back edge has a hook that allows it to hang on a tub. The left side has six ribs that run left to right and are attached higher than the rest of the basket. The right side is an open basket with three ribs that run front to back and one rib that runs...

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 224759

Accession Number: 2006.44.2451

Candlestick

Candlestick with starburst design and goldwash edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 224760

Accession Number: 2006.44.2772AB

Side chair

Wooden side chair, painted in light grey and tan. The seat is braided wicker, and the back is ornamented with balls and keels. The cushion is yellowish with a floral design in blue, yellow and purple.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker, cloth

GUSN: 224761

Accession Number: 2006.44.2452

Bellows

Bellows in the shape of a spade, the tip is metal. The body and handles are decorated with feathers and in the center of the front is an initial in a circle. The center of the back has a hole. The empty space has been etched to create lines on the surface. The nails holding the leather to the wood a...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, metal

GUSN: 224762

Accession Number: 2006.44.1570

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, with a metallic arm, and a flower-like glass shade.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, ground glass

GUSN: 224763

Accession Number: 2006.44.2450.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, with a metallic arm, and a flower-like glass shade.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, ground glass

GUSN: 224764

Accession Number: 2006.44.2450.2

Broom

Wood broom with a square and tapered handle. On the front of the handle are painted grapes and leaves. The background is red and the outline is black. The brissles are red. The head that the brissles are attached to is waved and painted with grapes and leaves.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 224765

Accession Number: 2006.44.1569

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224766

Accession Number: 2006.44.2773.1

Hygrometer

With a curved body and face plate, the glass over the face is convex. The numbers are Arabic and run from zero to one hundred. There is one hand that is strait, with a tail. The top has a ring attached to it and at the bottom are two small legs with balled feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 224767

Accession Number: 2006.44.3073

Tray with a serpentine edge and floral design

Metallic tray with a serpentine edge, painted in yellow . In the middle is painted a bouquet of two pink roses and daisies. The rim is decorated with a golden ondulated stalk and stylised leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 224768

Accession Number: 2006.44.2459

Hygrometer

A round face with flat glass, it is attached with a metal plate. The face is in Arabic numbers and ranges from zero to one hundred. There are two hands: one that has a diamond towards the end and the other is strait. The top has a ring and a string decoration attached to it.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, glass (material)

GUSN: 224769

Accession Number: 2006.44.3072

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224770

Accession Number: 2006.44.2773.2

Bath towel

White bath towel, with clear pink stripes at the two edges. On one of them is embroidered the name "AP Phillips"

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 224771

Accession Number: 2006.44.2571

Candlestick

Candlestick with reed border and goldwash edge. Engraved image of sun on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 224772

Accession Number: 2006.44.2771

Mortar and pestle

The pestle is tall with thick walls and painted black. The sides narrow slightly and then bend back out. Around the top and bottom are lines of decoration. The mortar is shaped like a small bat, with a thinner handle than the end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224773

Accession Number: 2006.44.3071AB

Chest

Chinese gilt-decorated black lacquer small chest. Two hinged doors with keyhole. Gilt flower and vine decoration and images of individuals in landscape with Chinese-style houses.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224774

Accession Number: 2006.44.2765

Platter

Rectangular blue and white platter with rounded corners. The design is transfer-printed with a floral frieze on the rim, and a country-style scene in the middle. In the foreground are a couple of deers and does, lying on the shore of a pond. On a small island in the middle of the water is a circular...

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 224778

Accession Number: 2006.44.1802

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with tapered and stepped spire over a ridged ball; faceted shaft; conforming stepped log log stops; pad feet; curved log supports.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Founder)

Material: brass (alloy), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 257921

Accession Number: 2012.1.1

Phonograph Record

Handel, THE ROYAL FIREWORKS; Purcell, TRUMPET VOLUNTARY; Berlioz, FAUST, and other shorter pieces; front cover black background; yellow, red and gray; black, white, red lettering; red, yellow, white firecracker design top right corner; left center, image of a man waving baton in right hand, pointing...

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257922

Accession Number: 1998.44

Phonograph Record

The Complete String Quartets of Ludwig Von Beethoven: Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major ("harp"), Op. 74; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM LP record; front cover with faded blue background and bust-length drawing of Beethoven; drawing shaded in blue with white crumpled border around it; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257923

Accession Number: 1998.45

Phonograph Record

BEETHOVEN, String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132; front cover green background; image of portion of a sun, covered by a butterfly's wing; lettering white and yellow; back cover, lettering in black; image left center depicts four men with string instruments in a doorway; inside cover summarizes informat...

Date: 1973

Maker: BASF Systems

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257926

Accession Number: 1998.46

Phonograph Record

Artur Schnabe Plays Beethoven; square cover for 33 1/3 RPM LP record; front cover top half blue background with white and gray inscription; back cover white with black printing; record inside.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: (RCA) Radio Corporation of America

Material: vinyl, cardboard

GUSN: 257933

Accession Number: 1998.47

Phonograph Record

MOZART, SINFONIA CONCERTANTE IN E FLAT MAJOR, K. 364; 33 1/3 RPM long play record; cover is square with orange, yellow, black, white and gray; back cover lists pieces and other information about instrumentalists.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257939

Accession Number: 1998.16

Phonograph Record

BACH, Concerto for two Harpsichords and Orchestra in C major; Concerto for two Harpsichords and Orchestra in C minor; cover: musical keyboards on top right and bottom sides; one hand playing on each keyboard; cheribs and instruments in various places (left side); colors include white, black, yellow ...

Date: 1954

Maker: The Hayden Society, Inc.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257943

Accession Number: 1998.18

Phonograph Record

MOZART, EXSULTE, JUBILATE; front cover right side has photo of woman with both hands on her cheeks; rings on both ring fingers; orange, yellow and brown skirt; light brown background on left; record still has plastic around; back cover lists pieces and summary about Mozart, singer Elly Ameling and c...

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 257948

Accession Number: 1998.20

Fireplace shovel

Brass fireplace shovel with tiered knob finial and fluted handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 257950

Accession Number: 2012.2.1

Phonograph Record

Artur Schnabel plays Beethoven; cover in two colors, top half olive with gray and white lettering; bottom half balck with white lettering; back cover summarizes Artur Schnabel and pieces included on the record.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: (RCA) Radio Corporation of America

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257951

Accession Number: 1998.22

Armchair

Armchair with square back with rounded corners. Yellow floral swag upholstery. Floral swags interspered with bunches of daises and roses, swags separated by green ribbon bows with tassels. Carved knees and front feet, plain back feet. Front feet have castors.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery

GUSN: 257967

Accession Number: 2012.3.1

Chandelier

Chandelier with a lower section of six "c" curve arms terminating with brass cups. Brass cups hold six opaque glass sleeves resembling candlesticks that terminate with candelabra bulbs. Upper section has six thin scroll arms with no lights. Upper and lower section are conneted by bead chains and cry...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy, crystal (lead glass), glass (material), electric wiring

GUSN: 257968

Accession Number: 1951.198

Large Chandelier

Large chandelier with three main sections; top section has six arms with leaf pattern and hooks to suspend beaded chains and crystal drops; the middle section has a large cone shaped piece below a six-spoke wheel to suspend long beaded chains to the lower section; the lower section has three tiers o...

Maker: unknown

Material: copper alloy, crystal (lead glass), glass (material), electric wiring

GUSN: 257970

Accession Number: 1951.199

Phonograph Record

HANDEL, TWELVE CONCERTI GROSSI, OP. 6; front cover dark and light green, pink and brown; lettering in white and black and light green; conductor's stand, baton and stool; cards with G-clefs falling from above stand; back cover lists those playing instruments and summarizes each piece. Record inside ...

Date: 1949

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), vinyl

GUSN: 257972

Accession Number: 1998.24

Phonograph Record

VIVALDI, THE SEASONS, OP. 8; flesh-coloered cover; four scenes in each corner of people working in brown and white design across top and bottom; lettering green adn brown at center and across bottom; back cover white with black lettering; summary of record on back.

Date: 1951

Maker: London

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257973

Accession Number: 1998.25

Phonograph Record

BACH: BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS NO. 4 IN G MAJOR; NO. 6 IN B FLAT MAJOR, Karl Munchinger conducting; front cover blue with green, white and black design; letter in black; back lists pieces and summary of each concerto.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Decca Records, Inc.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 257974

Accession Number: 1998.27

Phonograph Record

VIVALDI, various concerti performed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Berstein; white front cover, black and red lettering; lime green lines section off parts of inscription; back cover white with photos of Leonard Bernstein, John Wummer, Harold Gomber, and F. William Heim;...

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Columbia Records Inc.

Material: vinyl, paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 257975

Accession Number: 1998.29

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