Historic New England

Sash

One flannel sash with a metal clasp. Detached label reads: "Au Petit Ecossais / P. Delaveau / Tailleur pour enfants / 91 Rue de Richelieu 91 Paris." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358037

Accession Number: 2021.40.15

Cap

One flannel cap with one bird feathers and an attached gold-colored brooch. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 358038

Accession Number: 2021.40.16

"Blue Tree of Life" Ring

Sterling silver cloisonné ring

Date: c. 1970

Maker: Pfeiffer, Marianne, 1925-2021 (Maker) Pfeiffer, Andrew, 1917-2016 (Maker)

Material: sterling silver, cloisonné

GUSN: 358195

Accession Number: 2022.5.1

Portrait

Miniature Portrait of Thomas Elwyn (1775-1816), husband of Elizabeth Langdon (1777-1860) Unknown artist, c. 1800. Encased in a brown oval-shaped case lined with cream satin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358229

Accession Number: 2022.7.1

Portrait

Miniature Portrait of Anne Macmaster Codman (1797-1831) Unknown artist, 1820-25. Framed with an dark oval-shaped velvet mat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358230

Accession Number: 2022.7.2

Portrait

Miniature Portrait of Charles Russell Codman (1784-1852) Richard Morrell Staigg (1817-1881), 1846.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358231

Accession Number: 2022.7.3

Velvet Evening Coat

Floor length velvet evening coat in burgundy with folded lapel, three-button enclosure, and pink corded trim.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358244

Accession Number: 2022.8.1

Two-Piece Velvet Outfit

Two-piece velvet outfit in burgundy with a floor-length skirt and matching top. Button-up blouse has long sleeves, capped with a ruffle detail, and high neckline.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358245

Accession Number: 2022.8.2AB

Painting, "Fishing Fleet"

This painting depicting ten sailing vessels, three in the foreground and seven farther out in Narragansett Bay.

Date: 1902

Maker: Whitaker, George William, 1841-1916

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 358266

Accession Number: 2022.9.1

Pair of Andirons

Pair of Brass andirons. Parts include: (1) two large vertical guards , (2) two cross-bars for the base, (3) two corner pieces, (4) two curved feet, and (5) two small posts. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358311

Accession Number: 2022.10.1.1AB-.4AB

Business Sign for Carl Fisher

Plaster sign for Carl Fisher, musical instrument dealer; by John Hayes, 1920s, Revere, Massachusetts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358323

Accession Number: 2022.13.1

Portrait of Daniel Robinson Sortwell

One of three oval pastel portraits of the Sortwells. Framed in elaborately gilded rectangular wood and gesso frames, now glassed over. Portrait depicts man with brown, short hair and full beard. Sitter wears a dark suit jacket over white button down, collared shirt and black ribbon tie. Ornate chair...

Date: c. 1866-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: drawings (visual works), pastels (visual works), paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 358348

Accession Number: 1958.328.3

Kettle stand

Chippendale style reproduction. Four-legged, galleried square topped stand. Paper label on skirt inside reads: W.J. Sloan, CARPETS, RUGS, + UPHOLSTERY - 3536 - Interior Decorations, Broadway + 19th St, New York. Fret work gallery with scroll work at corners and pointed arches with diamonds above a...

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 358407

Accession Number: 1966.379

Interior Scene of a Kitchen

Interior scene depicting an unknown Colonial Revival style kitchen.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, images (object genre)

GUSN: 358450

Accession Number: 2022.16.1

Fireplace grate

Small brass grate with a wooden handle. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood by composition or origin

GUSN: 358487

Accession Number: 2022.10.2

Trivet

Brass trivet. Small, square shape with a checker-board pattern stamped on top. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358488

Accession Number: 2022.10.3

Shovel

Brass shovel with elaborate circular finial at the handle. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358490

Accession Number: 2022.10.4

Fireplace Tongs

Brass tongs. Decorative handle includes floral detail at the joint of the two arms in addition to an elaborate circular finial. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 358491

Accession Number: 2022.10.5

Poker

Brass poker with elaborate circular finial and square base. Part of a set of fireplace tools, original to the Eustis Estate

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358492

Accession Number: 2022.10.6

Watercolor, "Jackson House"

Watercolor landscape image depicting Jackson House looking eastward, including dirt road leading to the left of the house and clothesline with white sheets. Cream colored matting; framed.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Attributed to Brown, Mathes (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 358599

Accession Number: 2022.19.1

Blanket fragment

Blanket fragment found in boxed textiles on the fifth floor of the Haverhill collections storage facility. Found in textile box with other Codman textiles with a handwritten, undated note "Magic Carpet"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358617

Accession Number: 2022.20.1

Handless Cup

Handless porcelain cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358841

Accession Number: 1995.413.2

Handless Cup

Porcelain handless cups with gilded rims. Four gilded dots on exterior of cup.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358842

Accession Number: 1995.413.3

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358843

Accession Number: 1995.413.5

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358844

Accession Number: 1995.413.6

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 358845

Accession Number: 1995.413.7

SERVICE: Curtains

SERVICE: Pair of yellow polyester curtains with horizontal stripe pattern UV protective lining approximately 24 x 51 inches to hang on original curtain rod/rings in rectangular windows in the China Trade Room Balcony (side facing front of house/street) Material for curtains purchased at Exeter Ha...

Maker: Exeter Handkerchief Company (Vendor)

GUSN: 358851

Accession Number: S2022.23.1

Fan

Black fan with painted flowers and a detachable handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358854

Accession Number: 1920.356

Sewing Case

Red leather sewing case with a rose painted on the inside flap. Includes needles, pins, a thimble, and a pincushion.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358855

Accession Number: 1924.493

Portrait of Loyal Lovejoy

Portrait of a brown-haired man wearing a dark coat and a high white collared shirt, seated with one arm over the pack of a painted chair. Gold colored frame.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: Attributed to Parks, Lyman (Artist)

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

GUSN: 358932

Accession Number: 2022.26.1

Shepherdess of the Alps

Needlework picture Shepherdess of the Alps by Mary Baldwin, Boston, c. 1800, linen and silk.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Baldwin, Mary

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358990

Accession Number: 2022.27.1

Sampler \n Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860) \n Middlesex County, Massachusetts, c. 1800 \n Linen, silk

Linen and silk embroidery sampler created by Susan Lamson Hunnewell (1793-1860).

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), linen (material)

GUSN: 358991

Accession Number: 2022.27.2

Architectural Element\n Massachusetts State House and First Church, Charlestown \n Wood \n 1783 and possibly 1798

Carved wood ceiling ornament, painted gold, in the shape of a star. "J.S. 1787" is carved on the back along with the following inscription from donor's great-grandfather: "Star from the ceiling of the First Church in Charlestown built 1783, through which hung the sounding board. Taken from the churc...

Date: ca. 1783

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358992

Accession Number: 2022.27.3

Box\n Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1833 \n Wood

Rectangular painted wood box with hinged cover and four bun feet. The box depicts a white meeting house and red house on the cover, a landscape scene on the front face and floral designs on the sides. The box was made from Charleston Meeting House fragments and contains multiple notes and a key insi...

Date: 1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 358993

Accession Number: 2022.27.4

Coffeepot Strainer

Strainer with wire screen, raised edge, hollow center post, three feet

Date: 1875-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: mesh

GUSN: 359004

Accession Number: 1969.19143

Coffee Pot

Cylindrical silver pan, black octagonal handle, screw on lower filter

Date: 1924-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 359006

Accession Number: 1969.19144AB

Bread Basket

Long shape with cut out handles, steep sides, line and diamond decoration. Red, black.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 359007

Accession Number: 1969.19145

Spirit Burner

Circular pan, with a deep well and turned black handle. Dome lid, wire ring handle.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products

GUSN: 359008

Accession Number: 1969.19146AB

Strainer

Clear, bell-shaped body with narrow cylindrical funnel, red gasket, strainer insert

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material), steel (alloy), cloth

GUSN: 359009

Accession Number: 1969.19147A-C

Sugar bowl with lid

One blue sugar bowl with lid designed by Jon Hedu (1914-1995) in the "Monterey" pattern. Bowl marked in circle on the bottom: "WATERTOWN / [symbol] / MELMAC® / 2 / MADE IN U.S.A." Lid is unmarked.

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357497

Accession Number: 2021.43.15AB

"Ovation" creamer with tab handle

Yellow "Ovation" creamer with tab handle. Marked on bottom: "GENUINE MELMAC / PM873 / 1 / Ovation / BY / WESTINGHOUSE / MADE IN / W [in circle] / BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A."

Date: 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357498

Accession Number: 2021.43.16

Steri-lite Cups

Three plastic Steri-lite cups in coral, light-green, and teal. Marked on bottom: "Steri-lite / ® / UNITED PLASTIC CORP. / FITCHBURG, MASS. / USA".

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357499

Accession Number: 2021.43.17

"Banquet pattern" forks

Four plastic "Banquet pattern" forks in yellow, pink, orange, and green. Marked on back of handle: "V B CLINTON, MASS. U.S.A."

Date: 1972

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by production method

GUSN: 357500

Accession Number: 2021.43.18

"Futura" small plate

One "Futura" small plate in white with a star design. Marked on the bottom: "Fashion Flare / MELMAC® / [star symbol] Futura / RICHARD-STEPHEN CO. / HINGHAN, MASS. / MADE IN U.S.A."

Date: 1950s-1960s

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357501

Accession Number: 2021.43.19