Historic New England

Photograph of a Woman

Full length portrait of a woman in rocker with wings, wearing a black cap and dress, reading a book.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

GUSN: 66504

Accession Number: 1966.2001

Manuscript

Framed manuscript; two pages side by side, 1st and last?; with dedication

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66505

Accession Number: 1966.2002

Photograph

Print of the painting of Sara Norton (1864-1922) by Edward Burne-Jones. Waist length portrait of a young woman facing right. Sitter is holding a violin and bow.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Reproduction of Burne-Jones, Edward, 1833-1898 (Artist)

GUSN: 66506

Accession Number: 1966.2058

Paper Knife

Vine carved; dinner knife shape; punched background & borders

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66507

Accession Number: 1966.2074

Wallet

Brn; gold embossed both sds; red silk lining; 2 pockets & pouch

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embossing, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66508

Accession Number: 1966.2081

Inkwell

Glass; shape of boat; central cylindrical well; hinged pewter cover with motf

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 66509

Accession Number: 1966.2084

Pen Tray

Black pen tray with two scrolled openwork which forms a parallel, connected by rods

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 66510

Accession Number: 1966.2100

Portfolio

2 pcs. thick paper, green. bordered with appld florals; ribbon bindng

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66511

Accession Number: 1966.2128

Writing Desk

Slant top; black; 4drawers at rt. side; paneled; pierced gallery top

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66512

Accession Number: 1966.2129

Valance

Tan on dk. red; arabesque scrollwk. print; pleated; tape & tassels

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66513

Accession Number: 1966.2217.1

Valance

Tan on dk. red; arabesque scrollwk. print; pleated; tape & tassels

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66514

Accession Number: 1966.2217.2

Quill

Hollow handle; black; lozenge stamped brass; removeable tip

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66515

Accession Number: 1966.2221

Bed Canopy

White knotted net; concentric diamond border; ball fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 66411

Accession Number: 1986.899

New Year's Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Poem and flowers at center. Cardboard backing.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66412

Accession Number: 1986.1642

Christmas Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Image of a brown and green ship. Cardboard backing

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66413

Accession Number: 1986.1643

Pedestal

Round top; 3taperd. cols; knob in base ctr; newpaper fragments top

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66419

Accession Number: 1925.103

Print

Man; stands; military uniform; fur cloak, map on table; colored

Date: 1852

Maker: Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Editor) Goupil, Vibert & Ce. (Publisher) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher) Reproduction of Kurowski (Engraver) Jacott (Lithographer)

Material: lithography

GUSN: 66420

Accession Number: 1927.432

Print

Man in uniform; cap over shoulder; spyglass; document on table

Date: 1852

Maker: Cattier (Printmaker) Reproduction of Stuart, Gilbert (Painter) Dubourjal, S. E. (Engraver) Alophe (Lithographer) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Publisher) Goupil, Vibert & Ce. (Publisher)

Material: lithography

GUSN: 66421

Accession Number: 1927.433

Display Case

Rectangular; octag. label; rectangular glass top, with gesso corner bracket dec

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 66422

Accession Number: 1929.381

Display Case

Rectangular; glass top, with gesso oak leaf corner sprigs; recessd. carvng

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker) Williams, Dudley (Maker) Everett, William (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 66423

Accession Number: 1929.382

Box

Hinged lid; bl. paper with gold stenciled designs; silver liner

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66424

Accession Number: 1931.1286

Engraving of Daniel Webster

Black and white engraving of Daniel Webster. A middle-aged man standing by an armchair, statue behind.

Date: 1854

Maker: Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Painter) Andrews, J. (Engraver) Smith, Henry Wright, b. 1828 (Engraver) Andrews, R. (Printer)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 66425

Accession Number: 1933.1009

Painting

Sunset view; sailboats near shore; red buoy, rock foreground

Date: 1867

Maker: Coe, B. (Artist)

Material: supports (artists' materials), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66426

Accession Number: 1933.1802

Tall Case Clock

Archd hood; 3reeded plinths; urn finls; hinged door; rom & arabic

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66427

Accession Number: 1946.494

Tray

Dished; wide rim; black with white diamond chain bordr; fruit dec. well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 66428

Accession Number: 1946.710

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66429

Accession Number: 1947.784.1

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66430

Accession Number: 1947.784.2

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66431

Accession Number: 1947.784.3

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66432

Accession Number: 1947.784.4

Secretary

Desk and bookcase in three sections; the upper bookcase has two glazed doors and interior compartments; the middle section has two wooden doors and the desk has three drawers and turned feet.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66433

Accession Number: 1948.15

Wallet

Red; pleated green. sides; partition int; label:notes, cash; with hair

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 66434

Accession Number: 1948.714

Dressing Table

Rectangular; 2tiers drawers; dp. archd. shaped skirt; 4cabrl. legs; clw & ball

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 66435

Accession Number: 1949.218

Candlesnuffer

Spring action scissor; cutting blade & rectangular box; oval fingerhold

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66436

Accession Number: 1954.71B

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66437

Accession Number: 1966.475

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66438

Accession Number: 1966.476

Miniature Portrait

Waist length portrait depicting a man; in red upholstered. rococo revival chair; orange ground

Date: 1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66439

Accession Number: 1966.1964

Silhouette of Sarah Orne Jewett

Shoulder length silhouette of a woman facing right.

Date: 1900

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66440

Accession Number: 1966.1965

Silhouette Picture

Shoulder length silhouette portrait of a woman facing left. Black on white paper.

Date: 1900

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66441

Accession Number: 1966.1966

Table Mat

Circular, black table math with a central vase with bouquet, French knots with metallic

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66442

Accession Number: 1966.1974

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; looking over right. shoulder; white collar, dark dress

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66443

Accession Number: 1966.1981

Trinket Box

Rectangular; rounded; domed hinged lid; cast copper dec; 4thimbles inside

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66444

Accession Number: 1966.1982

Pot

Deep; 3 legs; bail handle; cast; slightly flaring sides

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66445

Accession Number: 1966.1983

Souvenir Bell

Solid cast bell; short handle; non-functional; "liberty"; "1776"

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 66446

Accession Number: 1966.1984

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrail of a woman; looking left and wearing a dark blouse with bow at neck

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66447

Accession Number: 1966.1985

Spoon

Round bowl; arabic lettering; cast crescent terminal with turquoise

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gemstone

GUSN: 66448

Accession Number: 1966.1986

Photograph

Young girl; seated; print dress with straight neckline; necklace

Date: 1856-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 66449

Accession Number: 1966.1987

Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; bl. with or, paper lace; octag. resrv; charms insd

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66450

Accession Number: 1966.1988

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; light. jacket with dark. trim; bow at neck

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66451

Accession Number: 1966.1989

Button Set

Cast, domed with loop shank; daisy dec; 11 on a string

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66452

Accession Number: 1966.1990

Snuff Spoon

Oblong; tinned; one side with lozenge and leaf; ivory pick; metal spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 66453

Accession Number: 1966.1991

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