Historic New England

A View in the Neighborhood of Sevenoaks Selected by Mr. T. R. Jolliffe and Professor Cornillot for the Scene of their First Aerial Ascent

Framed etching of a crowd of people gathered around a hydrogen-filled balloon with rolling hills and fields in the distance. Professor Cornillot and Mr. Jolliffee stand in the foreground. Wood frame painted black with gilt edges. See files for biographical details on the pilots and additional inform...

Date: 1825

Maker: Attributed to Gauci, Paul (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57492

Accession Number: 1942.4345

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of flowering landscape pieces

Date: 1907-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Weber, Carl (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57493

Accession Number: 1942.4349

Puzzle

Brown rectangular box with polychrome scene of figures in rustic garb.

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: Grinnell, Arthur G. (Maker) Fox, A. (Artist, Designer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57494

Accession Number: 1942.4350

Picture Frame

Red-brown, black; mahogany grained oval with 2 handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57495

Accession Number: 1942.4351

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Reproduction portrait of Daniel Webster, bust-length, three-quarter view. Wearing a top hat and black cravat; Green ground.

Date: 1925

Maker: AFTER Schorson(?), T. (Maker)

GUSN: 57496

Accession Number: 1942.4352

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Candlestick

Amber-colored glass candlestick in the shape of a dolphin on a six-sided base with a petal shaft and socket. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57678

Accession Number: 1942.4643.2

Treen Serving Bowl

Wooden bowl with foot ring and curved sides, painted red.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57679

Accession Number: 1942.4531

Painting of the Octagon Dining Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Scene of Octagon Dining Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. Fireplace with wingback chairs.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57680

Accession Number: 1942.4630

Painting of the Pine Kitchen at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Framed watercolor painting of the Pine Kitchen, Pembroke Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House; fireplace with fire blazing.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Longley, Evelyn L. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57681

Accession Number: 1942.4633

Lithograph

Framed print of a burning building in the background and a firefighter with a hatchet and a dog with water in the foreground.

Date: 1835

Maker: Tregear, G. S. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57682

Accession Number: 1942.4534

Boston Harbor from Dorchester

Boston Harbor from Dorchester Heights. Text at bottom reads "A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England in North America."

Date: 1825

Maker: AFTER Pownal, Governor (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57683

Accession Number: 1942.2371

Painting of the Mariner's Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Framed watercolor painting of the Mariner's Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House; view of window.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57684

Accession Number: 1942.4635

Lithograph

Framed print of the exterior of the main entrance to Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57685

Accession Number: 1985.765.1

Lithograph

Framed print of the side garden of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57686

Accession Number: 1985.765.2

Lithgraph

Framed print of the pine kitchen windows from the exterior at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57687

Accession Number: 1985.765.3

Lithograph

Framed print of the pine kitchen fireplace and dining table at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. One of a set of four.

Date: 1925

Maker: Country Life Magazine (Publisher) Hornby, Lester L. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57688

Accession Number: 1985.765.4

Kitchen Table

Red-brown painted rectangular table with baluster and reed gate legs and an adjustable width.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57689

Accession Number: 1942.4926

Picture

Schooner sailing in 3/4 view on water; row boat with man to left

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57690

Accession Number: 1942.4538

Chromolithograph of Salem, MA

Town from street intersection; low vantage point; looking up; detailed

Date: 1854

Maker: AFTER Hill, J. W. (Maker) Colon, J. H. (Lithographer) Smith Brothers & Co. (Publisher) Endicott & Co. (Printer)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 57691

Accession Number: 1942.4539

Wallpaper

Maids milking goats in landscape; multi-colored.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57692

Accession Number: 1942.4680

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