Historic New England

Salt and Pepper Set

Clear; rectangular handled basket; square containers with threading and a basket. weave.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60951

Accession Number: 1942.2689

Electric Lamp

Rectangular pedestal base with molded scroll and gadroon decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60952

Accession Number: 1942.2690

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a medallion of flowers and grapes with scrolled roses in the corners.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60953

Accession Number: 1942.2691

Wallpaper

Wallpaper printed with globes, books, and newspapers in yellow, pink, and bue on a cream ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60954

Accession Number: 1942.4691

Punch Pot

Cream colored pot with an apple-shaped body and spiral twisted handle. Mask on spout.

Date: 1765-1780

Maker: Attributed to Leeds (Maker)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60955

Accession Number: 1942.1642

Figurine of a Man

Carved wood standing figure of a Buddhist god holding a scroll. Dark finsh.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60956

Accession Number: 1942.1653

Figurine of a Man

Carved wood standing figure of a Buddhist god holding a box. Dark finsh.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60957

Accession Number: 1942.1654

Basket

Toleware fruit basket, sleigh shaped with footed base. Two rectangular feet. Red, gold, and black foliage motif on sides.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 60958

Accession Number: 1942.1721

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60959

Accession Number: 1942.1842.1

Tea Canister

Rectangular tea canister with a semi-circular front and a canted top with a hinged lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Garraway (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60960

Accession Number: 1942.1842.2

Bottle

Brown-green glass bottle with a globular body, a narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60961

Accession Number: 1942.1845

Bottle

Dark green glass bottle with a globular body, narrow neck, and a demijohn shape.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60962

Accession Number: 1942.1846

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60963

Accession Number: 1942.1847.1

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal)

GUSN: 60964

Accession Number: 1942.1847.2

Map-"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova"

Map depicting portions of the east coast of North America with pictoral elements including tall ships, bears, Native Americans, and canoes. Hand-colored. Appears to be a page from an atlas.

Date: 1675-1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60965

Accession Number: 1942.1848

Map of Boston

Framed map of the town of Boston and of Boston Harbor.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60966

Accession Number: 1942.1849

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60967

Accession Number: 1942.1851.1

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60968

Accession Number: 1942.1851.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; round; star with brass setting

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60718

Accession Number: 1942.2125.2

Valance

Rectangular strip valance; separate pieces; pressed decorative imitation swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60719

Accession Number: 1942.2126.1

Valance

Rectangular strip; separate pcs; pressed dec. imit. swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60720

Accession Number: 1942.2126.2

Curtain

Curtain constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags. Matches curtain over doorway in room (1942.2127.2)

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60721

Accession Number: 1942.2127.1

Portiere

Portiere constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60722

Accession Number: 1942.2127.2

Rug

Hooked rug, rectangular with interior oval floral medallion. Red and beige with black foliage and side borders.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60723

Accession Number: 1942.2128

Trunk

Red, wh, bl; rectangular; rounded lid; floral & hunt scenes on paper

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60724

Accession Number: 1942.2132

Easy Chair

Barrel back; straight arms; straight front legs; bl. floral prnt

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60725

Accession Number: 1942.2133

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60726

Accession Number: 1942.2134.1

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60727

Accession Number: 1942.2134.2

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60728

Accession Number: 1942.2135.1

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60729

Accession Number: 1942.2135.2

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60730

Accession Number: 1942.2136.1

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60731

Accession Number: 1942.2136.2

Toilet Bottle

Amber; hexagonal; relief ovals and flaring collar; clear, facet. stopper

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60732

Accession Number: 1942.2137

Toilet Bottle

Pink; open strapwork base; tapering body; serrated lip; deer & lvs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 60733

Accession Number: 1942.2138

Dog

Red, bl, green; dog seated on pedestal; marbled glaze

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60734

Accession Number: 1942.2139

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60735

Accession Number: 1942.2140

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60736

Accession Number: 1942.2141.1

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60737

Accession Number: 1942.2141.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60738

Accession Number: 1942.2142

Lantern

Red glass shade; conical with cornucopia punch; bottom. flower. punch

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique)

GUSN: 60739

Accession Number: 1942.2143

Bell Pull

Green cord; with tassel composed of twisted fringe & gim rosettes

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 60740

Accession Number: 1942.2144

Miniature Portrait

Bust-lngth, 3/4 view; male subject; military dress; oval format

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60741

Accession Number: 1942.2145

Picture

White petal flower with red center, bud & green leaves

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), stenciling

GUSN: 60742

Accession Number: 1942.2146

Picture

Spray of pink carnations with green leaves

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Kendall, Susan (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 60743

Accession Number: 1942.2147

Quilt

Multicolor; eight-pointed stars in squares; plaid stripes; purple floral backing.

Maker: unknown

Material: piecing, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 60744

Accession Number: 1942.2152

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length, three-quarter view of a young woman with brown hair and gray eyes. Brown dress with red necktie, square neckpin. Dark wood frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Prior, William Matthew, 1806-1873 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 60745

Accession Number: 1942.3559

Portrait of Genevieve de Brabant

Full-length portrait of a woman seated in chair at table; baby in cradle.

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: Gerard, Mlle. (Artist) Le Grand, Augustin (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60746

Accession Number: 1942.4653

Wallpaper

Tapestry type wallpaper with landscape. views, trailing foliage framing; yellow and green on white ground.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 60747

Accession Number: 1942.4696

Wallpaper

Marble ashlar pattern; grays and white on gray

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 60748

Accession Number: 1942.4697

Framed portrait (A) done in pastel on paper of an unidentified man shown in a bust-length, left-facing view. Man has a ponytail and sideburn curl and is wearing a gray coat. Circular wood and glass frame (B).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 60749

Accession Number: 1942.1617AB

Search Collections

Displaying: 111201 - 111250 of 210,944