Historic New England

Dustpan

Circular hook; cylindrical black shaft; swiveling cross-piece; trapezoidal panel rear hood

Date: 1924-1968

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359206

Accession Number: 1969.1957.2

Fireplace tongs

White scissor handles; black tongs with flat ends.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359207

Accession Number: 1969.19158

Medicine Bottle

Perry David Vegetable Pain Killer bottle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359370

Accession Number: 2022.30.1

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment with pattern of L-shaped tiles in black, gray, and white with slight marbling detail, reused in woodshed at 291 Hillside Street, Milton, Massachusetts.

Date: c. 1880-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359697

Accession Number: 2022.32.1

Queen Anne drop-front desk with; slant drop-front hinged above with four drawers on cabriole legs; inside is fitted with seven pigeon holes and twelve drawers of various sizes, symmetrically arranged. Two compartments camouflaged by pilaster carvings on either side of center-most pigeon hold and dra...

Date: undated

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 359698

Accession Number: 2022.33.1

Plate

Earthenware plate hand-painted with swirling floral designs and three butterflies. Signed and dated on the underside.

Date: 1890

Maker: Ware, Alice Cunningham, 1851-1937

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 359701

Accession Number: 2022.34.2

Portrait medallion \n Salem, Massachusetts, 1805-11\n Painted pine

Two-sided carved and painted George Washington profile portrait medallion, carved by Samuel McIntire. Composed of two medallions fastened back-to-back, the figures carved in high relief with George Washington facing to the right in a blue-painted military uniform with yellow-painted facings and epau...

Date: 1805-1811

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Carver)

Material: carvings (visual works), raised (form attribute), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 359704

Accession Number: 2022.36.1

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl, China, 1750-80. Hard-paste porcelain with scalloped body and colored enamel floral decoration. There is a hand written label on the base of the bowl.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 359887

Accession Number: 2022.44.1

Bowl

Hard-paste porcelain bowl with underglaze blue and later overglaze red, green, and gilding decoration with flower baskets, China, 1740-50.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain

GUSN: 359888

Accession Number: 2022.44.2

Imari Dish

Hard-paste porcelain Imari dish with underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gilt floral decoration, China, 1730-1750.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain

GUSN: 359889

Accession Number: 2022.44.3

Imari Dish

Hard-paste porcelain Imari dish with underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gilt floral decoration. China, 1730-50

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain

GUSN: 359890

Accession Number: 2022.44.4

Dish

Small hard-paste porcelain dish with colored enamesl and gilt decoration with an eagle in the center, from the Edward Carrington service, Salem, Massachusetts. China 1810-15

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain

GUSN: 359891

Accession Number: 2022.44.5

Bottle

Double gourd-shaped bottle with stopper, earthenware with enamel and gilt decoration. Japan, 1850-1900.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 359892

Accession Number: 2022.44.6AB

Crazy Quilt

Embroidered silk satin fabric patches edged with pink lace. Likely made by Helen E. Endicott (1868-1930) of Canton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1892

Maker: Endicott, Helen E., 1868-1930

GUSN: 359894

Accession Number: 2022.46.1

Crazy Quilt

Patchwork quilt, known as "crazy quilts", made from velvet patches in a variety of colors and patterns. The quilt has the initials "H.E.E." embroidered on one of the patches, and another has the date "1892" inscribed in ink. Likely made by Helen E. Endicott (1868-1930) of Canton, Massachusetts.

Date: c. 1890s

Maker: Endicott, Helen E., 1868-1930

GUSN: 359895

Accession Number: 2022.46.2

Side chair\n Isaac Vose and Son, Thomas Wightman carver\n Boston, 1824-25\n Mahogany, birch

Mahogany and birch side chair, 1824-1825, by Isaac Vose and Son, THomas Wightman carver in Boston. The chair is made in the Classical style.

Date: 1824-1825

Maker: Vose, Isaac (American cabinetmaker, ca. 1768-1823) (Cabinetmaker) Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 359899

Accession Number: 2022.47.1

Painting, Schooner "Wallace"

Framed painting depicting a ship with three masts, billowing sails, and several colorful flags including the American flag at the stern or back of the ship (right side of painting). Mountainous landscape to the bow or front (left side of painting). Mostly cloudy sky; waves.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 359900

Accession Number: 1958.503

Northeast Indigenous Basket

Large rectangular splint basket with stamped decoration

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 359953

Accession Number: 2022.74.1

Rocking Chair

Turned wooden rocking chair, caned back, missing seat, remnants of grey paint on legs and rockers.

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), caning

GUSN: 359969

Accession Number: 1987.1146

Documents related to Florence Addison, William Sumner Appleton's long-time assistant, and Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony by George Francis Dow.

No description

Maker: Anonymous (Donor)

GUSN: 359970

Accession Number: TR2511.1

Quilt

Patchwork quilt with front composed of various printed cotton pieces and backing in Bicentennial fabrics.

Date: c. 1876-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 359982

Accession Number: 2022.69.5

"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

"Expose" Pump

A single "Expose" clear vinyl pump with almond toe, acrylic or lucite heel, and silver leather on the back counter seam.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: vinyl, acrylic (plastic), Lucite (TM), leather

GUSN: 368452

Accession Number: 2025.1.123

"Lynette" Shoe

A single "Lynette" small wedge peep-toe clear vinyl and metallic leather sling back shoe.

Date: ca. 1990

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: vinyl, acrylic (plastic), leather, metal

GUSN: 368453

Accession Number: 2025.1.124

"Yes/No" Pumps

A pair of "Yes / No" black satin pumps with almond shaped toe, reading "Yes" on the right toe and "No" on the left toe in rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: satin, leather, acrylic (plastic), rhinestone

GUSN: 368454

Accession Number: 2025.1.125AB

Pumps

A pair of one-of-a-kind bright pink silk pumps with block heel and rounded square toe and silver colored metal chain made of rhinestone encrusted circles hanging over the shoe's instep.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: silk (textile), textiles, leather, metal, rhinestone, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368455

Accession Number: 2025.1.126AB

"Two-Reeler" Pumps

A pair of "Two-Reeler" black and white leather pumps with faux black reptile skin almond toe and counter boardered by black and white patterned cut out rectangular leather strip.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Martinique

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

GUSN: 368456

Accession Number: 2025.1.127AB

"Clearing Hi" Pump

A pair of "Clearing Hi" sling back pumps in a pearlized red / orange vinyl, clear vinyl back strap, and thick clear acrylic or lucite heel.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

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

GUSN: 368457

Accession Number: 2025.1.128AB

Gauge

Mortising gauge for woodworking.

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368470

Accession Number: 2023.37.10

Gauge

Mortising gauge for woodworking

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368471

Accession Number: 2023.37.11

Gauge

Wooden cutting gauge with insides ruler along length.

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368472

Accession Number: 2023.37.12

Myers "Stayon" Barn Door Hanger

Cast iron barn door hanger with two pulleys. Cast embossed label reads, "Myers Stayon Adjustable, Ashland U.S.A."

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368741

Accession Number: 2025.2.1

Shawl

Shawl - orange textile with fringe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368794

Accession Number: 1941.1940

Beyoncé Custom "Outwest 100" Boots

A pair of bespoke "Outwest 100" knee high, cowboy-style boots of white leather with a stacked wooden stiletto heel. Hand painted in red, silver, and blue in tradtional western motives and adorned with matching rhinestones. Each boot also features the Olympic ring logo comprised entirely of rhineston...

Date: 2024

Maker: Stuart Weitzman A-Morir Studio

Material: leather, wood (plant material), rhinestone, glue, acrylic paint, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 369292

Accession Number: 2025.4.1A-D

Dainty Made Platform Peep-Toe Pumps

A pair of dark green, faux reptile skin platform peep-toe pumps with "knot bow" on top of toe and sling-back strap with gold colored buckle with original box.

Date: ca. 1948

Maker: Dainty Maid Shoe Company

Material: leather, metal, acrylic (plastic), wood (plant material), cardboard

GUSN: 369298

Accession Number: 2025.5.1A-D

"Cinderella" Shoes

A pair of "Cinderella" style clear vinyl, almond toe pumps with silver leather insole and heel seam, and conicle, clear rhinestone encrusted heel with plastic cap.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

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

GUSN: 369308

Accession Number: 2025.6.1AB

Cabbage Patch Doll

Limited edition Porcelain Cabbage Patch Doll, "Timothy David," with original certificate of authenticity, original (blank) registration certificate, tag, and cardboard box. Doll is comprised of a porcelain head and arms / hands from elbow forward and needle molded cloth upper arms, body, and legs...

Date: 1985

Maker: Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc.

Material: paper by composition or origin, porcelain, cotton (textile), cardboard, acrylic (plastic), velvet (fabric weave), leather

GUSN: 369343

Accession Number: 2025.8.1

Hannah Duston Novelty Jim Beam Liquor Bottle

A novelty ceramic Jim Beam liquor bottle in the shape of Hannah Duston (1657-1736).

Date: 1973

Maker: Royal China

Material: ceramic glaze, ceramic (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 369344

Accession Number: 2025.8.2

Box

Paper box decoupaged with various rewards of merit, belonging to Sally Hubbard Hall (1801-1880). There are four rewards of merits on the top, front, and sides of a paper box bordered with blue paper given to Sally by her teachers: S. Miller, L. Fairchild, and Parnel Fairchild. The reward of merit on...

Date: 1810-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), wood (plant material), découpage (image making technique)

GUSN: 369472

Accession Number: 2025.10.1A-D

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1948.738. "Campbell House - Chamber 10" pattern of floral spray of poppies, daisies, and cat-o-nine tail set within foliated frame; surrounded by wheat tied with a pink bow; edged with continuous floral vine and leaf in two pinks, yellow, brown...

Date: 2023

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369532

Accession Number: 2025.11.1

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1978.140A-F. Floral-trail pattern with meandering green vine spouting different flowers: carnations, clematis, and peony blossoms. Printed in orange, red, pink, white, and green on a light blue ground. (Double scale)

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369533

Accession Number: 2025.11.2

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1959.130. "Oyster and Seaweed" wallpaper with amorphous design alternating with stylized foliate vine on striped paper. Printed in black, white, and green on blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369534

Accession Number: 2025.11.3

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England'S 1966.462 A, Star and Ribbon wallpaper with black wavy lines framing orange circles and black dots ona blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369535

Accession Number: 2025.11.4