Historic New England

Flag

American flag w/ 33 stars and 13 stripes. 2 brass eyeholes and white hem on left side for hanging. Stars arranged in medallion formation.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19863

Accession Number: 1998.568

Profile of a male in relief. The word "Paris" is found on the left hand side of the cover in relation to the male. The male is wearing a pointed cap, shoulder length hair and is looking down to his right.

Date: 1880-1910 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19864

Accession Number: 1998.219

Hanging shelf

Shelf w/ brackets attached to Gothic arch that begins at floor and peaks in a finial 90" from floor. Shelf has beveled edges and wrought iron bracing resembling fretwork.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19865

Accession Number: 1998.220

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19866

Accession Number: 1987.1412.12

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19867

Accession Number: 1987.1412.13

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19868

Accession Number: 1987.1412.14

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19869

Accession Number: 1987.1412.15

Vase

Vase w/ orange glaze and raised gilded decoration w/ medallion of a woman.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19870

Accession Number: 1998.221

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Catch (or possibly bolt part). Two nail holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 19871

Accession Number: 1917.1229

Chest on frame

Miniature chest on stand w/ lacquered decoration, Japanese. Exterior chest doors w/ pressed tin hinges open to two drawers w/ bail pulls. Two small and one large drawer beneath. Chest painted burgundy w/ black trim and gold foliate detail. Black stand.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19872

Accession Number: 1998.223AB

Temple bells

Five graduated temple bells(1) w/ lacquered decoration and hammer(2) w/ red tassel; bells painted w/ black background and dragon of teal and gold; red cord connects bells together. Diameters (in inches) of bells in descending order: 8 1/2, 7, 6 1/2, 5, 4 1/4

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cord (fiber product), painting (image-making), hand-painted, lacquering, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19873

Accession Number: 1998.224.1-2

Fire bucket

One in pair of fire buckets, red with black banding and black painted inscription.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 19874

Accession Number: 1998.225.1

Fire bucket

One in pair of fire buckets, red w/ black banding and black painted inscription.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 19875

Accession Number: 1998.225.2

Oil lamp

Bracket lamp w/ cast metal and milk glass shade; arm w/ finials and winged decoration near base of arm; ribbed stand; shade is tapered at top.

Date: 1868-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), gilding, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19876

Accession Number: 1998.226

Hat rack

Hanging hat rack w/ oval mirror and four turned pegs. Walnut pierced scrollwork pattern framing mirror and forming finial and drop at either end.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), glass (material), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19877

Accession Number: 1998.227

Print

Lithograph of the Capitol in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Many figures oustide socializing. There are two carriages and horses in the foreground. This version of the Capitol existed in the early 1830's, no additions were made to the building until 1851.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19878

Accession Number: 1998.228

Umbrella stand

Walnut umbrella stand w/ quatrefoil and other openwork back and an arched, molded top. Back structure flanked by attached, curving arms. Cast-iron seashell set into base.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19879

Accession Number: 1998.229

Drop leaf table

Mahogany dining table w/ tapered legs and drop leaves. No decorative carving or other ornamentation.

Date: 1825-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19880

Accession Number: 1998.230

Tablecloth

Table cover, brown velvet w/ printed floral border. Floral border shows image of beads surrounding carnation-like flowers. Back of velvet shows 9 squares where brown velvet is dyed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, printing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 19881

Accession Number: 1998.231

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19882

Accession Number: 1998.232.1

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19883

Accession Number: 1998.232.2

Fire bag

Canvas shoulder bag w/ strap, stenciled "RH Tucker, 1859"

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing

GUSN: 19884

Accession Number: 1998.233

Bed wrench

Iron bed wrench.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19885

Accession Number: 1998.234

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Loeillot (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19886

Accession Number: 1998.235.1

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Tempelli (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19887

Accession Number: 1998.235.2

Print

In this engraving, in a 3 in. gilt frame, 3 ships are tossed on a turbulent sea. A smaller fishing craft appears to be approaching the larger ship, Le Francais. Ladies and gentlemen are on Le Francais's deck. Further in the background, a third larger sailing vessel appears to sit calmly and unmanned...

Date: 1840-1856

Maker: Marlens (Maker) Rittner & Goupil (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19888

Accession Number: 1998.236

Engraving

Print depicting six military soldiers aiming their guns at the man to be executed. The man has one knee on the ground and one leg outstretched before him and is holding back his dog that wants to defend him. Three men in the background are overseeing the execution. Three inch gilt frame.

Date: 1845

Maker: Vigneron (Painter) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Printer) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19889

Accession Number: 1998.237

Hanging lamp

Hanging hall lantern, black brass w/ frosted and etched globe and clear glass smoke bell; 3 brass chains connecting smoke bell to globe; see diagram on worksheet for globe decoration.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19890

Accession Number: 1998.238

Keyhole Escutcheon

Brass keyhole escutcheon with sliding lever. Tag "3rd floor Gray Otis House. Later than house."

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19941

Accession Number: 1918.110

Mantel Hook

Small, with faceted knob on one end; band and flare on the other; screw attached for mounting.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19942

Accession Number: 1927.744

Capital

White paint.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: Rogers, Isaiah, Mr. (Architect)

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19943

Accession Number: 1927.863.2

Capital

White paint.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: Rogers, Isaiah, Mr. (Architect)

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19944

Accession Number: 1927.864.2

GLASS, WINDOW

Pane of amber bull's eye glass.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19945

Accession Number: 1929.1857

Panel

Small panel with raise field and feathered edges on both sides. One side is painted dark grey and the other is grained like mahogany. The grey side may have been exterior - hence this may be a door panel.

Date: 1695-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19946

Accession Number: 1930.1601

HL Hinge

Flat strapping. Countersunk holes. Painted yellow.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19947

Accession Number: 1931.594

Brick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 19948

Accession Number: 1931.1954

Shutter

Fireboard. Double panel louvered; green paint.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: louvers, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19949

Accession Number: 1934.2922

Shutter

Triple panel shutter; louvered; white over green paint.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: louvers, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19950

Accession Number: 1934.2923

Tile

Hexagonal tile; bottom has broken off nail.

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 19951

Accession Number: 1936.731

Bell Crank

Round, with flattened round knob on handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19952

Accession Number: 1940.41

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with very large head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 19953

Accession Number: 1946.214

Latch

Mortise latch set with single spring-headed bevel bolt operated with square spindle, and knobs on each side. Knobs are wood, cottered to spindle. Wood escutcheons extant. Lock works are iron. Knobs painted black, face plate yellow.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19954

Accession Number: 1959.41A

Mortar

Somewhat irregularly shaped brick with clay mortar.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), mortar (filler)

GUSN: 19955

Accession Number: 1960.38B

Plaster

Red clay chunks.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 19956

Accession Number: 1959.219B-D

BALUSTER

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; double twist.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19957

Accession Number: 1959.289B

BALUSTER

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; blunt twist.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19958

Accession Number: 1959.289C

The Domes of Yosemite

Chromolithograph of the Domes of Yosemite. Steep cliffs frame a valley with small body of water and lush vegetation. A small figure wearing a yellow hat is pulling up a rowboat on shore. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19959

Accession Number: 1998.554.1

Sacramento Valley

Chromolithograph of Sacramento Valley. In the foreground a sailing vessel is pulled up along a shore. Two other smaller row boats can also be seen in the water. Five figures are in the craft. A field, several trees and mountains are seen in the background. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19960

Accession Number: 1998.554.2

Yosemite Valley, Looking East

Chromolithograph of Yosemite Valley, Looking East from the Mariposa Trail. Steep cliffs frame a lush green valley. A small group of five figures and a horse stand in the right foreground observing a waterfall. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19961

Accession Number: 1998.554.3

Lake Tahoe, Looking Southwest

Chromolithograph of Lake Tahoe, looking Southwest. Lake Tahoe appears in the foreground with trees and a trail on the right hand side. Pale purple mountains rise in the background and a light blue sky completes the composition. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19962

Accession Number: 1998.554.4

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