Historic New England

Portrait, Eliza Boardman Otis (1796-1873)

Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. Oil on canvas, with original frame.

Date: 1831

Maker: Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347476

Accession Number: 2019.27.1

Shoes

Gold-colored shoes worn with the wedding dress which belonged to Corrine (Venezia) Schena

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347480

Accession Number: 2019.28.4

This black silk velvet spencer is lined with silk and edged at the interior hem in black silk gros grain ribbon. Closure at center front, two sets of hexagonal buttons, with additional decorative buttons applied across back (later additions), possibly as costume alteration. Original buttons self-fab...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 347523

Accession Number: 1920.403

Forest Hall

Landscape painting depicting "Forest Hall" also known as Historic New England's Barrett House in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Champney, Benjamin, 1817-1907 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347599

Accession Number: 2019.29.1AB

Portrait of George Barrett, oil on canvas, framed

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 347600

Accession Number: 2019.29.2AB

Portrait of Frances Ames, oil on canvas, framed

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 347601

Accession Number: 2019.29.3AB

Thistle cloak pin

Silver cloak pin with scotch thistle engraving and a decorative orange stone in the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347642

Accession Number: 2019.32.4

White scarab necklace in red jewelry box

Winged scarab necklace housed in original red jewelry box. Made from white carved stone inlayed in a silver frame. Necklace chain is silver links. Inscription on the inslide of jewelry box lid reads, "Alessia Damiano / Articoli Sacri / Piezza della Rotonde, 76 / Roma." The box is a square, red leath...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347643

Accession Number: 2019.32.5

Gilded silver and mother of pearl stylus

Mother of pearl stylus with a copper and gilded silver handle. Monogrammed initials on the handle read, "M.H."

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, silver gilding

GUSN: 347644

Accession Number: 2019.32.6

Brooch, George Jenson

Small silver brooch engraved in the shape of a flying bird.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347645

Accession Number: 2019.32.7

Pearl and gold earrings, Tiffany

One pair of pearl and gold drop earrings attached to a circular stud and a screw clip back.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearl (animal material), gold alloy by composition or origin

GUSN: 347646

Accession Number: 2019.32.8

Silver spoons, Roseland Cottage

Set of nine identical silver spoons, each having a decorative monogrammed handle with the letter "B" and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 347647

Accession Number: 2019.32.9.1-.9

Set of Curtains

Glazed cotton chintz curtains with two side panels and a valance with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347651

Accession Number: 1969.2198.2A-C

Pair of Curtains

Pair of glazed cotton chintz curtain panels with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347652

Accession Number: 1969.2198.3AB

Curtain Panel

Glazed chintz curtain panel with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347653

Accession Number: 1969.2198.4

Slipcovers for a Chaise

Glazed cotton chintz slipcover for a chaise lounge with stylized pink flowers, trees, mountains, and birds on a black ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 347654

Accession Number: 1969.2198.5-.7

Slipcovers

Tan dimity.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347655

Accession Number: 1969.3424

Samples of Fabric

Samples of slipcover fabric with purple and pink edged flowers on geometric pattern of light blues.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347656

Accession Number: 1969.3588.1-.4

Slipcover

Four slipcovers with ruffled edges. Purple and pink edged flowers on geometric pattern of light blues.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347657

Accession Number: 1969.3587.1-.4

Slipcover

White cotton slipcover with red stitched "DC" in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 347658

Accession Number: 1969.5357

Hanging Wardrobe

Closcard "moth and dust-proof folding wardrobe" with metal skeleton.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 347659

Accession Number: 1969.5356

Flax

Spun flax in a blue box.

Maker: unknown

Material: flax (fiber)

GUSN: 347665

Accession Number: 1946.363

Painting, "Spring Day"

Painting, "Spring Day" by Frank Duveneck (1848-1919).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Duveneck, Frank (American painter and printmaker, 1848-1919) (Painter)

Material: oil painting (technique), canvas

GUSN: 347713

Accession Number: 2019.33.1

Side Chair

Square-backed side chair with a carved rosette detail in the upper corners, cream-colored upholstery, and straight legs.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Attributed to Boardman, Langley, 1774-1833 (Maker)

GUSN: 347724

Accession Number: 2019.35.1

Pair of Doilies

Pair of square, knotted cotton doilies with fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 353023

Accession Number: 1920.195AB

Gropius Christmas Card

Christmas card made of a print in black ink on thin, translucent paper. Print depicts stalks of wheat or a similar plant and text along the bottom, "IT DIETH NOT." Interior bears handwritten inscriptions.

Maker: Feininger, T. Lux, 1910-2011 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 335835

Accession Number: 1984.496.22\n 1984.496.22

Cloth Sample

Plain cotton weave with green and red floral on tan ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335838

Accession Number: 1919.58E

James Patent Stove Model Framed Instructions

"Directions For Using" the William T. James Patent Cooking Stove on handmade paper, framed under glass.

Date: ca. 1823

Maker: unknown

Material: framing (processes), paper by form, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 335840

Accession Number: 2019.14.1

Dollhouse

(A) Dollhouse with furnishings, used at the Four High Road Tea House. (B) with painted panel cover depicting exterior front of house and (c) glass panel

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335843

Accession Number: 2019.17.1A-C

Bustle Ruffle

Plainweave cotton ruffle with applied button band for attaching to petticoat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335853

Accession Number: 1969.5342

Bustle Ruffle

Plainweave cotton ruffle with applied button band for attaching to petticoat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335854

Accession Number: 1969.5343

Underskirt

Plainweave cotton underskirt. Closures in center front with single button.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335855

Accession Number: 1969.5345

Bustle Ruffle

Plainweave cotton ruffle with applied button band for attaching to petticoat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335856

Accession Number: 1969.5347

Blouse

White cotton button-up blouse, wide two-button cuffs with embroidery at cuffs and collar, buttons, fine piping at shoulders.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 335857

Accession Number: 1969.5778

Pigment

Brick red pigment in a baby food jar. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886)

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335871

Accession Number: 2019.19.1

Pigment

Ochre pigment in a glass jar with a flowered metal lid. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335872

Accession Number: 2019.19.2

Pigment

Green pigment in a baby food jar. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335873

Accession Number: 2019.19.3

Pigment

Yellow pigment in a baby food jar. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335874

Accession Number: 2019.19.4

Pigment

Magenta pigmen in a jam jar. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886)

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335875

Accession Number: 2019.19.5

Pigment

Orange pigment in a Hershey's jar. Pigment used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335876

Accession Number: 2019.19.6

Fry's Medium for Mixing, Painting, and Tinting

Small glass jar of liquid with a cork. Used by Moses Eaton (1796-1886).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335877

Accession Number: 2019.19.7

Pair of Window Curtains

Curtains with large red and green stripes. Trim on the bottom. Rings on the top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335891

Accession Number: 1969.3466.13AB

Pair of Curtain Tiebacks

Pair of cream and green striped tiebacks.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335892

Accession Number: 1969.3466.14AB

Window Valance

Green and red striped window valance.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335893

Accession Number: 1969.3466.15

Pair of Curtains with Rods

Tan colored curtains with vibrant colored flowers all across the fabric. Flowers are orange, blue-green, purple, and green-tan. Curtains are fringed at the bottom. Rods are a a light, unstained wood.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335900

Accession Number: 1969.3666.1A-E

Pair of Curtains with Rods

Tan colored curtains with vibrant colored flowers all across the fabric. Flowers are orange, blue-green, purple, and green-tan. Curtains are fringed at the bottom. Rods are a a light, unstained wood.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335901

Accession Number: 1969.3666.2A-E

Pair of Curtains with Rods

Tan colored curtains with vibrant colored flowers all across the fabric. Flowers are orange, blue-green, purple, and green-tan. Curtains are fringed at the bottom. Rods are a a light, unstained wood.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335902

Accession Number: 1969.3666.3A-E

Purse

Cotton purse with red and white tassels, inkwork, and two newspaper clippings found inside regarding the reticule.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335915

Accession Number: 1943.106

Pair of Stockings

Cream stockings with a cheveron drop stitch pattern on the upper section of the sock. Starting mid shin down is a lacy pattern that goes to the toes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 335928

Accession Number: 1925.354AB

Coffee Maker

Silex Electric Coffee Makerm, composed of two glass vessals connected by a metal neck with a metal handle. Topped with a black metal lid or attachable spout. Resting on a metal base or stand with electrical outlet. Detachable electric cord with plastic ends and switch.

Date: 1936-1937

Maker: unknown

Material: glass by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 335944

Accession Number: 2019.20.1A-H

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