Historic New England

Fan

Collapsible hand-held fan made from ebonized wooden sticks and guards with floral carving; pierced under leaf; ivory-colored silk chiffon leaf handpainted with wisteria; deep border of black lace; metal ring and washer; black silk cord and knobs.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Possibly Garindy (Painter)

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, ebony (color), hand-painted, lace (needlework), piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48338

Accession Number: 1970.317

Apron

Woven cream-colored apron with an openwork pattern at the hem.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 48339

Accession Number: 1970.318

Cloak

Red wool cloak, full length with calash-style hood lined with red and pink shot silk taffeta; red wool capelet collar attached beneath hood; two interior patch pockets; pinked seams; pleats at shoulders from neck; unlined.

Date: 1900-1905

Maker: Shaker Cloak, L.M. Noyes (agent) (Maker)

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 48345

Accession Number: 1970.324

Shirt

Shirt made from white cotton, with banded collar and partial front closure (three buttons) with ruffled panel; shoulder yoke; reinforced armscye; sleeve gathered into cuff; one white button at cuff.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 48346

Accession Number: 1970.325

Sheet

White, plain weave, single piece sheet with selvage edges and hemmed top and bottom.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 48347

Accession Number: 1970.329

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48348

Accession Number: 1970.331.1

Coffeepot

Cylindrical pewter and ceramic coffee percolator. Pewter base, spout, handle, top, strainers, and lid. Tall ball and disk knop. Ceramic body with white and green flowers on blue and black honeycomb background. Curved spout, embelished at the base. Curved, angular handle with thumb rest and embelishm...

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 48349

Accession Number: 1970.333A-E

Teapot

Cylindrical pewter and ceramic teapot. Pewter base, handle, spout and lid. Ball and disk knop. Ceramic body with white and green flowers on blue and black honeycomb background. Curved spout with embellishments. Curved and angular embellished handle.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 48350

Accession Number: 1970.334

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 48351

Accession Number: 1970.335

Carafe

Glass carafe. Diamond and fluting design. Beading down the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48352

Accession Number: 1970.336

Tumbler

Glass tumbler. Diamond pattern and a fan scallop design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48353

Accession Number: 1970.337.1

Tumbler

Glass tumbler. Diamond pattern and a fan scallop design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48354

Accession Number: 1970.337.2

Floor Lamp

Conical base; iron shaft; flat ring, tray with 2 sockets; gr. with gold

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59381

Accession Number: 1942.2244

Miniature Portrait

Bust-length, three-quarter view of a woman wearing a blue dress with a white and blue fichu and a large hat. In an oval frame.

Date: 1775-1795

Maker: Gudin (Artist)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59382

Accession Number: 1942.2574

Salt Cellar

Medium bl; rectangular with reverse curve sides; lyre & cornucopia; opaque.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59383

Accession Number: 1942.2668

Salt Cellar

Periwinkle blue; rectangular ; footed; goddess in chariot; opaque.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59384

Accession Number: 1942.2669

Caster

Cream, green, ochre; round base, baluster form, pierced top; striped.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 59385

Accession Number: 1942.3529

Goddess

Cream; standing, frontal; goddess

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59386

Accession Number: 1942.3842

Serving Tray

Oval with scalloped edge.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59387

Accession Number: 1942.4014

Jigger

Tapered bowl incised with flared lip; circular incised foot.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incising

GUSN: 59388

Accession Number: 1942.4037.1

Jigger

Tapered bowl incised with flared lip; circular incised foot.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incising

GUSN: 59389

Accession Number: 1942.4037.2

Candlestick

Circular base; cylindrical stem with incised rings

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: incising

GUSN: 59390

Accession Number: 1942.4048

Teapot

Bulbous body; hinged lid with finial; black painted hndl & spout.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59391

Accession Number: 1942.4050

Candlestick

Circular dished base; cylindrical stem with brass push-up; circular bobeche.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59392

Accession Number: 1942.4085

Candlestick

Tapered baluster with incised neck; circular foot; detchbl. bobeche.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59393

Accession Number: 1942.4086

Caster

Baluster with circular base; pierced top screws to base; sm. finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59395

Accession Number: 1942.4088.1

Caster

Baluster with circular base; pierced top screws to base; sm. finial.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59396

Accession Number: 1942.4088.2

Caster

Baluster; incised at middle; inverted dome foot; piercd cylindrical top

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising

GUSN: 59397

Accession Number: 1942.4089

Creamer

Bulbous tapers to top; flared rim & spout; circular steppd. foot; hndl

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59398

Accession Number: 1942.4090

Creamer

Baluster with circular foot; broad spout; scroll handle

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59399

Accession Number: 1942.4091

Bread Tray

Rectangular with flared sides; black ground with gold dec; green. line border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59400

Accession Number: 1942.4547

Coaster

Red; cylindrical shape with gold stencilled foliage decoration.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59401

Accession Number: 1942.4556

Compote

Colorless; round; cut facets & etched grapevine; clear.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59402

Accession Number: 1942.4577

Side Chair

Carved crest; cane back with splat stiles; urn & ball finials; black

Date: 1690-1705

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59403

Accession Number: 1956.68

Electric Lamp

Lantern shape with open shade with pierced galleries. Cylindrical shaft, circular base painted black. Electrified.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59404

Accession Number: 1942.5023.1-2

Champagne Bottle

For champagne; dk. gr. glass with cork & wire cage

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Taylor Wine Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 59405

Accession Number: 1982.1227

Champagne Bottle

Dk. green glass with cork & wire cage; for champagne.

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59406

Accession Number: 1982.1228

Bottle

Pale green; rectangular , oval face with indentation.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59407

Accession Number: 1942.5024

Decanter Label

Rectangular on chain; "sherry" surrounded by border.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59408

Accession Number: 1942.5025

Decanter

Clear; round, taper at base, flare at shldr; stopper; facets & gadrn.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59409

Accession Number: 1942.5026AB

Vase

Round base, fluted rim; diamond pattern overall; milk glass.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59410

Accession Number: 1942.5027

Fireplace Grate

Two back shafts with flattened knobs; two front. shafts knobs top and bottom

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59411

Accession Number: 1942.5028

Doorknob

Clear, round, diamond motif

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59412

Accession Number: 1942.5029

Paneling

Fielded panels; 2 fluted pilasters; 1 medal; moldings; green paint.

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59413

Accession Number: 1942.5030

Skeleton Key

Skeleton key with a large oval ring; affixed to wall.

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59414

Accession Number: 1942.5031

Side Chair

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and turned feet.

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59415

Accession Number: 1955.77

Side Chair

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and double ball-turned front feet.

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59416

Accession Number: 1955.78

Side Chair

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and double ball-turned front feet. Repainted...

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59417

Accession Number: 1955.79

Silhouette

Positive-cut full-length silhouette by Auguste Edouart showing a man in an interior scene. Figure is shown in a profile view and holds a paper in his left hand and is pointing with his right hand. Framed.

Date: 1842

Maker: Edouart, Auguste (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59418

Accession Number: 1942.1601

Portrait of a Man

Framed oval portrait in watercolor on ivory of a man shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Man is wearing a brown coat over a yellow and white striped vest. Frame has boughs of foliage which are suspended from a central pendant in the form of oak leaves and acorns.

Date: 1803

Maker: Cox, S. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59419

Accession Number: 1942.1602

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