Historic New England

Canoe Paddle

Brown stained wood paddle without other decoration. Elongated circular shaft with a squared handle. Broad flat blade with a rounded top.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12676

Accession Number: 1971.1783

Canoe Paddle

Brown stained wood paddle without other decoration. Elongated circular shaft with a squared handle. Broad flat blade with a rounded top.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12677

Accession Number: 1971.1784

Fishing Rod with Case

Cylindrical blue velvet case with three indentations to hold the three sections of the yellow wood rod with a cork handle. Hinged lid.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), metal, plastic (organic material), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12678

Accession Number: 1971.1785

Photograph

Black and white bust length photographic portrait of an elderly man looking to the right. Under glass in an oval surround of brown velvet frame with a leather outside edge border and backing.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, paper (fiber product), photographs, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12679

Accession Number: 1971.1786

Black and white photographic exterior view of a white revival house with a white picket fence and a man with a horse and buggy on the street. White border and under glass in a grained molded wood frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12680

Accession Number: 1971.1787

Photograph

Black and white studio portrait of a group of five women and five men. Set in an off-white mat with a gilt stripe around an oval opening. Under glass in a leafy carved frame with a gilt interior edge. pine back boards.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12681

Accession Number: 1971.1788

Photograph

Black and white photo. View along side of stone church with a circular window, gray border. Under glass in a simple black molded wooden frame with gilt shape.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12682

Accession Number: 1971.1789

Photograph

Black and white photographic view across the lawn of a brick house with striped awnings. Gray border, under glass in a simple molded black frame with a gilt stripe.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12683

Accession Number: 1971.1790

Cap

Milton Academy School Cap. Navy blue felt cap with a rounded visor and button at the crown. Faced with black twill tape.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, embroidering, felt (textile), twill

GUSN: 12684

Accession Number: 1971.1791

Cap

Harvard Crew Cap. Black wool cap with a rounded visor and button at the crown. Faced with black twill tape.

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12685

Accession Number: 1971.1792

Tennis Racket

Laminated construction with aqua painted decoration. Oblong head with gut strings.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12686

Accession Number: 1971.1793

Tennis Racket

Tennis racket with laminated construction. Squared head with gut strings.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Wright & Ditson (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12687

Accession Number: 1971.1794

Tennis Racket

Blonde wood. Laminated construction and a oval shaped head with gut strings.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Bancroft, F. J. (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12688

Accession Number: 1971.1795

Baseball Bat

Turned cylindrical bat tapers toward circular "mushroom" handle from bulbous head. Decorated with two wide black stripes.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12689

Accession Number: 1971.1796

Baseball Bat

Turned cylindrical bat tapers toward circular "mushroom" handle from bulbous head. Decorated with a wide center green stripe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12690

Accession Number: 1971.1797

Photograph

Black and white photo of a dark colored horse with a white face or stripe on its nose. It stands in front of a white picket fence. Backed with cardboard. Black painted molded oak frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12691

Accession Number: 1971.1798

Banner or Flag

Rectangular banner of blue wool with white twill binding end. The opposite end is pointed at corners with a V-shaped cut at the center.

Date: ca. 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12692

Accession Number: 1971.1799

Watercolor

Landscape with a meadow in the foreground. fir covered hills in the background. Blue and green palette predominates. Under glass in off-white mat and white painted frame with gilt beaded edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12693

Accession Number: 1971.1800

Watercolor

Simple landscape with a rowboat in the foreground and a house and outbuildings behind, green and blue palette predominates. Under glass in an off-white mat and a simple bevel-edged wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12694

Accession Number: 1971.1801

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait. Elderly man seated at the desk leaning on one elbow and holding an open book with his other hand. Under glass in gilt painted mat and molded walnut frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12695

Accession Number: 1971.1802

Photograph

Black and white photo of a view through and orchard arch trellis of the rear of the Rundlet-May House. Under glass in a plain black molded wooden frame.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12696

Accession Number: 1971.1803

Ball-top Andirons

Two frontal cabriole legs nolded on the front side. Joining at a molded "open-fan" motif. Baluster has a triangular opening just above the fan, with a diamond shaped opening above the waist. Front side molded with rosettes and leaf patterns. Lemon shaped finial is brass with a raised ring at the cen...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12578

Accession Number: 1971.1712.1-2

Bathtub

Oval straight sided basin with two applied scrolled handles at the ends.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12579

Accession Number: 1971.1714

Document Box

Rectangular box with cartouche shaped section on the lid and handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12580

Accession Number: 1971.1715

Shipping Crate

Rectangular shaped box with cotton ties inserted through holes in the bottom to hold it closed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 12581

Accession Number: 1971.1716AB

Open Arm Chair

Carved crest rail with grape and leaf cluster, curving back. Molded stiles curving into back legs. Molded and curving arm rails and front legs. Curved and molded front apron. Curved, flat side aprons. Incised leaf pattern on sides of chair where arm rails, aprons and front feet are joined. Green fig...

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), incising, iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), silk (textile), upholstering, wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12582

Accession Number: 1971.1713

Rocking Chair

Modified Boston rocker form, painted white. Rockers terminate at heavy turned front legs enclosing knopped foot rest. Thin stretchers on the back and sides. Heavy "S" scroll seat surmounted by turned arm supports and conforming scrolled arms with one turned spindle. Simple turned stiles enclose seve...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12583

Accession Number: 1971.1717

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a view of a medieval(?) town in the background and landscape in the foreground. Mounted on top of a mat board, under glass. Plain wooden frame painted black. Backed with a wooden panel.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12584

Accession Number: 1971.1718

Photograph

Sepia-tone photograph of an early Roman statue of a standing nude. Matted under glass. Wooden frame with a molded edge, painted black.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12585

Accession Number: 1971.1719

Photograph

Black and white photograph of the Matterhorn(?) or other snow-capped mountains. Plain wooden frame, varnished and under glass.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12586

Accession Number: 1971.1720

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a painting of snow-capped Mt. Washington, N.H. Under glass with a black painted wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer) Huntings Studio (Painter)

Material: cardboard, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12587

Accession Number: 1971.1721

Landscape with Volcano

Tempera painting of an erupting volcano at night. On the mat is a gold spear-like outline. In a black painted wood frame. Under glass with a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tempera, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12588

Accession Number: 1971.1722

Watercolor

Rectangular watercolor. Foreground of evergreens, hills at the sides, and background of blue mountains. Tan sky. Pine board backing, and covered with black paper. Brown painted oak frame with gold swatches, and ribbed lines at the center. Enclosed under glass on a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12589

Accession Number: 1971.1723

Oriental Carpet

Beige background. Four floral diaper borders, center motif is floral overall pattern in maroon and beiges.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material)

GUSN: 12590

Accession Number: 1971.1724

Victorian Towel Rack

Two trestle legs have block and ring-turnings and urn-shaped finial at the center. Four bulbous feet. Two ring-turned posts project upward from each leg and join at the top via C-shaped carved stretcher. Five round stretchers, two per side, and one top center serving as a towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 12591

Accession Number: 1971.1725

Victorian Towel Rack

Scrolled trestle base peaks upward at the center stretcher. Sides consist of an elongated U-shaped, turned post. Front and back have two round medial stretchers; top has single round medial stretcher or towel bar. Doweled joints.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 12592

Accession Number: 1971.1726

Watercolor

Panoramic polychrome view of a medieval procession, probably a ceremony or marriage scene. Molded wooden frame with applied gesso and gilt. Foliate motif on the frame border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12593

Accession Number: 1971.1727

Hat Rack

Four bulbous feet on vase and ring-turned splayed legs joined at a stepped, domed base. Bobbin-turned pedestal has six vase-turned projecting hangers at the top, with metal rosette-like caps at each end.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 12594

Accession Number: 1971.1728

Wedding Dress

White silk taffeta; Bodice (.1a)-- Neckline and cuffs trimmed with pleated tulle; epaulettes with lace cut ruffle and pearl beads; cuffs have 2 self-bands with cream satin piping and lace ruffle; straight waist; boned; lined with tan cambric; waist and cuffs lined with tan silk; large pearl buttons ...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), wax

GUSN: 12595

Accession Number: 1990.393.1-3

Wedding Dress

Blush/ beige silk brocaded wedding gown with floral sprays in plum and pink, with background of monochromatic floral trails. Bodice (a) has broad, square neckline; 3/4 length sleeves with double ruffle with cotton lining (stiffened); fitted waisted, curved in front, pointed and boned center back; ne...

Date: 1760-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12596

Accession Number: 1990.394A-C

Wedding Dress

Cream net embroidered with floral sprays; sleeves are long with leg-of-mutton shape and cuffs are hook and eye; bodice trimmed with ivory satin and has short puffed sleeves; linen waistband.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 12598

Accession Number: 1990.500

Vase

Gray veined marble urn with a bulbed lower section surmounting a flared circular foot. It tapers into a cylindrical neck and flares again at the wide mouth.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 12599

Accession Number: 1971.1729

Lamp Font

Bulbous tin font sits on pierced foot ring and is surmounted by a perforated burner with four prongs to hold the chimney.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12600

Accession Number: 1971.1730

Lamp Burner/Base

Green painted cylindrical font has rounded shoulders leading to the neck and wick opening. Circular applied handle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12601

Accession Number: 1971.1731

Six-Board Chest

Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), iron (metal), nailing, pine (wood), steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 12602

Accession Number: 1971.1732.1-2

Wooden Box with Lid

Rectangular unpainted six-board box with a hinged lid. Dovetailed sides, nailed to the bottom board. Applied interior molding to support a (missing) tray. Brass hinges. Oval brass escutcheon. Steel lock (missing) and clasp. Wrought iron hinged latch and hook applied at a later date to the exterior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 12603

Accession Number: 1971.1733

Wardrobe

Rectangular case in plank construction sits on four elliptical feet. Base with a single full-length drawer with two mushroom-shaped brown handles and a center keyhole. Above the case it is divided in half vertically by two doors, opening out to the side. Right door has a beaded center edge with a ce...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12604

Accession Number: 1971.1734

Dressing Glass

Simple trestle base has beaded or incised medial stretcher and tapered posts with corresponding incised bands. Encloses a simple swiveling molded frame with mirrored glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), beading (process), mahogany (wood), beading (edging pattern), incising

GUSN: 12605

Accession Number: 1971.1735

Barometer

Circular hanging barometer with a white dial. Two arrows point to the various positions,

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 12606

Accession Number: 1971.1736

Razor Strap

Rectangular leather cage encloses oblong leather strap mounted on two steel stretchers attaching it to the turned wooen hande.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12607

Accession Number: 1971.1737

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