Historic New England

Tile

Square ceramic tile with raised impression of a sunflower at the center. Yellow glaze.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: tile

GUSN: 357153

Accession Number: 2021.33.44

Brown wallpaper with multi-layered frame of brown, red, orange, green, yellow and red--including a diamond and doulbe line patterned in yellow at center. Inside frame is a symetrical arabesque with scrolling solid leaves in brown, red, and orange and accented in thin yellow lines and with small yell...

Date: 19th / 20th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357158

Accession Number: 2021.33.49A

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragments depicting military men from different European countries representing different playing cards. Each figural group is rendered in polychrome (red, green, yellow) against a white background. Each figural group hoists a flag bearing a different card in a standard deck of playing car...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 357159

Accession Number: 2021.33.50AB

Wallpaper

Fragment of unused wallpaper. Chinoiserie-style pattern featuring stylized plants and botanicals set against various architectural structures and features in a range of East Asian-inspired designs. Roller-printed in browns, red, yellow, purple, green on olive ground. Marked "AWPMA. 1494, 2 Rolls" in...

Date: 1880-1887

Maker: American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Agency)

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 357160

Accession Number: 2021.33.51

Footstool

Circular footstool with gold-painted wooden base and striped fabric top in alternating red and gold. Four round legs and splayed feet carved with geometric pattern. Open rail made from two wooden rods inserted through the legs and separated on two sides by a bell-shaped carving hanging from the base...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, upholstery

GUSN: 357282

Accession Number: 2021.35.1

Margaret Smith Handbag

Margaret Smith handbag. Linen fabric printed with a blue and white pastoral "toile de jouy" style pattern against a yellow background. Two matching shoulder straps and fabric latch enclosure with a magnet. Blue and yellow plaid interior. One zipper pocket.

Date: 1960s

Maker: Margaret Smith

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 357283

Accession Number: 2021.36.1

Chair

Reproduction colonial revival Chippendale arm chair with ribbon carved back

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357329

Accession Number: 1978.120

Chair

Reproduction colonial revival chippendale side and arm chair with ribbon carved back

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357331

Accession Number: 1978.121

Chair

Centennial Chippendale side chair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357332

Accession Number: 1993.483

Jacket

Short blue jacket with decorative gold trim. Three round gold button enclosures on cuffs of both sleeves. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 357352

Accession Number: 2021.40.1

Pants

One pair of flannel pants cinched at the knee. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plaids, flannel

GUSN: 357353

Accession Number: 2021.40.17

Chair

Chippendale side chair, pierced splat, carved legs with claw and ball feet. Seat has been built up and is covered with petit-point work.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery, needleworking (process)

GUSN: 357398

Accession Number: 1971.348

Fabric Mask

White cotton face mask with red lips printed on the front. Bought in Provincetown, MA during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), polyester (fiber)

GUSN: 357478

Accession Number: 2020.26.5

Fabric Mask

Face mask with cheetah print fabric on one side and red plaid fabric on the reverse. Made by a Provincetown, MA drag queen named Bang during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), nylon

GUSN: 357479

Accession Number: 2020.26.6

Fabric Mask

Face mask with pink sequined fabric on one side and black silk fabric on the reverse. Bought in Provincetown, MA during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2020

Maker: unknown

Material: sequins (spangles), cotton (textile), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 357480

Accession Number: 2020.26.7

Charles River Bridge Commemorative Teapot \n Zachariah Brigden (American, 1734-1787) Boston\n 1786\n Silver

Commemorative silver teapot presented to Nathaniel Gorham by the proprietors of the Charles River Bridge. Body of the teapot is inscribed with a written dedication and an image of the bridge. The handle is polished wood.

Date: 1786

Maker: Brigden, Zachariah, 1734-1787

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 357481

Accession Number: 2021.41.1

Side chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrolls on arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357482

Accession Number: 2021.42.1

Coffee cups, with handle

Eight coffee cups designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the Residential pattern. Six blue cups and one pink cup marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27." One speckled blue cup marked on bottom: "100% / MELAMINE / MADE IN USA / BY NORTHERN / BOSTON 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357483

Accession Number: 2021.43.1

Saucers

Three saucers, one speckled coral, one pink, and one blue, designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Saucers are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357484

Accession Number: 2021.43.2

Small plates

Five small plates, three speckled coral and two gray, designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Plates are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357485

Accession Number: 2021.43.3

Large plates

Three speckled coral plates designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the "Residential" pattern. Plates are marked on bottom: "Russel Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / Boston 27."

Date: 1953

Maker: unknown

Material: melamine

GUSN: 357486

Accession Number: 2021.43.4

Pair of Stockings

Pair of silk and cotton stockings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357923

Accession Number: 1992.297AB

Pair of Stockings

Pair of silk and cotton stockings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 357924

Accession Number: 1992.298AB

Sash

White linen sash.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 357925

Accession Number: 1969.5827

Sash

White linen sash.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 357927

Accession Number: 1969.5938

Artist Studies

RESTRICT: Framed preparatory crayon drawing for Haynes' portrait of Cyrus Bruce.

Date: 2018

Maker: Haynes, Richard, Mr., Jr., 1949- (Architect)

Material: crayons (drawing material)

GUSN: 357974

Accession Number: 2022.3.3

Chair

One of a pair of birch craft kitchen chairs. Orange cushion seat. Unornamented straight turned legs and stretchers. Crest rail thinnest at center, flaring out to ends at turned back supports.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Baumritter Corp.

Material: birch (wood), leather

GUSN: 357975

Accession Number: 2020.35.2

Side chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrolls on arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 357976

Accession Number: 2021.42.2

Garment bag

Plastic garment bag with printed label that reads, "The Bride's Shop / 129 Newbury Street / Boston, Mass."

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 357985

Accession Number: 1990.733

Undershirt

White sleeveless undershirt with an inlaid panel of blue fabric in the front. Gold trim around neckline and in the center of the blue panel. Button enclosures on the back. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 358024

Accession Number: 2021.40.2

Belt

Child's turquoise belt. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 358025

Accession Number: 2021.40.3

Pants

Red pants. Cinched at waist and ankle with a wider fit throughout the leg. Decorative gold trim on either hip.. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 358026

Accession Number: 2021.40.4

Fez Cap

Red fez cap with a purple tassel. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 358027

Accession Number: 2021.40.5

Head wrap

One length of twisted white fabric to be worn around the head. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 358028

Accession Number: 2021.40.6

Spats

One pair of white spats. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 358029

Accession Number: 2021.40.7AB

Forearm covers

One pair of orange lace-up forearm covers with black trim. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 358030

Accession Number: 2021.40.8AB

Shoes

One pair of embroidered slippers with thick cardboard soles. Shoes appear Chinese in origin. Two faded characters inked in red on the inside of each slipper. Part of an assembled "Turkish" children's costume in nine pieces.

Date: c. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 358031

Accession Number: 2021.40.9AB

Jacket

Navy-colored jacket with cream collar and green embroidered trim. Square decorative buttons on the cuffs of both sleeves. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358032

Accession Number: 2021.40.10

Vest

Child's vest with flannel front and brown back. Vest held together with square buttons. Label on back reads: "M.A. Sleicht / Juvenile Warehouse / 9. Stafford Street / Bond Street, W." Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1890s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358033

Accession Number: 2021.40.11

Skirt

One flannel skirt with black silk ribbon rosettes. 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: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 358034

Accession Number: 2021.40.12

Socks

One pair of knit ankle length socks. Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870- 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358035

Accession Number: 2021.40.13AB

Socks

One pair of knit knee length socks Part of a boy's Scottish Highland costume ensemble in eight pieces.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 358036

Accession Number: 2021.40.14AB

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: 1870s

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: 1890s

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: 1940s

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: 1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 358245

Accession Number: 2022.8.2AB

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