Historic New England

Figurine

Figurine of a literary figure, probably Shakespeare; Staffordshire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248656

Accession Number: 1949.309

Inkstand

Double well; pewter; rectangular with trough; two protruding pen holders; four lion's feet; etched design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248658

Accession Number: 1949.313

Fireplace Shovel

Brass-handled, wrought iron fireplace shovel.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy, iron (metal)

GUSN: 248660

Accession Number: 1949.314.1

Fireplace Tongs

Brass-handled, iron fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248661

Accession Number: 1949.314.2

Brass Andirons

Elaborate brass andirons; eight knops on front post; decorative curly legs, each with two ball feet; iron log rest with decorative triple-knop end.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy, iron (metal)

GUSN: 248662

Accession Number: 1949.314.3-4

Japanned Serving Table

Japanned lacquer; sqaure table with long tappered legs; leather top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248663

Accession Number: 1949.319

Biblical Scene

Framed hand-colored print; depicts Christ and follwers near a harbor. Large ship to the right.

Maker: unknown

Material: prints (visual works), prints by process or technique

GUSN: 248664

Accession Number: 1949.323

Hand-colored Engraving, Print

Framed; hand-colored engraving; depicts peasant on a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), intaglio printing, intaglio prints

GUSN: 248667

Accession Number: 1949.324

Thermometer Enclosed in Case

Mercury thermometer enclosed in mahogany case.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mercury, wood (plant material), mahogany (wood), hinges (hardware), closures (container components), metal

GUSN: 248668

Accession Number: 1949.327

Silhouette of Man in Top Hat

Framed silhouette; depicts man in top hat with riding crop.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cutting (dividing)

GUSN: 248669

Accession Number: 1949.331

Lolling Chair

Looling chair; uphostered; exposed wooden arms; turned front legs; tappered back legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, tacks, nails

GUSN: 248677

Accession Number: 1949.332

Straw Hat

Woven, beret-shaped straw hat with white elastic cord.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 248678

Accession Number: 1984.969

Chinese Laquered Settee

Settee with four-section back; Chinese laquered; eight legs; turned front legs; tapered back legs; casters; cushion seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating), upholstery, textile materials

GUSN: 248679

Accession Number: 1949.334

Hat

Black ribbon fabric, felt hat with a leather hat band and a black elastic chinstrap.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248680

Accession Number: 1984.970

Poncho

Black and white wool, houndstooth poncho with leather trim and metal buckles.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248681

Accession Number: 1984.971

Breakfront Bookcase

Three-section, breakfront bookcase; glass Chippendale doors above; drawers with two knob pulls; solid cabinet doors below.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 248682

Accession Number: 1949.335

Coat

Orange brocode coat with satin lining, nehru collar, and fabric-covered buttons on the front.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 248683

Accession Number: 1984.972

Dice Cup Pair

Dice cups; leather; top-stitched.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, sewing (process)

GUSN: 248684

Accession Number: 1949.356.1-2

Evening Coat

Black, wool coat with buttons and double lapel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248687

Accession Number: 1984.974

Photographic Print of Painted Portrait

Photographic reproduction of portrait; depicts woman in ruffled cap and ruffled collar; framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: photography, photography and photographic processes and techniques

GUSN: 248688

Accession Number: 1949.363

Pair of Brass Candlesticks

Pair of brass candlesticks; sqauare base; trumpet-shaped stem with double knop; flutted at top; concave bobeche.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy

GUSN: 248690

Accession Number: 1949.397.1-2

Candlesticks, Pair

Pair of Britannia ware candlesticks; round base; vase-like stem; bobeche emerges from stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: britannia metal

GUSN: 248691

Accession Number: 1949.413.1-2

Garden Urn

Elaborately molded pottery; two protruding handles on either side at top; footed; convex lip at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: pottery (object genre)

GUSN: 248692

Accession Number: 1949.414

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Electric lamp made from kerosene lamp; sqaure base made of opaque blue-white glass; balloon-shaped glass font; pierced paper shade

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, paper (fiber product), electric lamps (lighting device forms)

GUSN: 248693

Accession Number: 1949.418

Jacket

Brown and white faux fur jacket.

Date: 1900-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248695

Accession Number: 1984.975

Evening Cape

Black, wool evening cape with velvet lapels and buttons. Edging is fringed.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 248696

Accession Number: 1984.976

Jacket

Faux fur gray and white jacket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248697

Accession Number: 1984.977

Ladies Coat

Long, white, mohair coat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248698

Accession Number: 1984.978

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with a support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 248699

Accession Number: 1984.979.1

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with a support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248700

Accession Number: 1984.979.2

Coat Hanger

Metal and wooden coat hanger with support rod.

Date: 1930-1983

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248701

Accession Number: 1984.979.3

Beaded Table Mat

Table mat; beaded floral pattern; floral border on two edges

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, beads (pierced objects), embroidery (visual works), needlework (visual works)

GUSN: 248702

Accession Number: 1949.419

Coat hanger

Wood and metal coat hanger that has been painted black

Date: 1960-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 248714

Accession Number: 1984.980

White triangular felt pennant, with the name "BOWDOIN" on the front in black branchlike cloth lettering. There is also a black branch on the left edge of the pennant. Four white ribbons are hanging from the left edge.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246532

Accession Number: 2002.8

Yale University Pennant

Navy blue triangular felt pennant, with the name "YALE" printed on the front in white. The official Yale University seal is printed on the front of the pennant in white and yellow. There is a yellowish felt strip along the left edge of the pennant, from which four navy blue ribbons are hanging.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246533

Accession Number: 2002.9

Manlius School Pennant

Red rectangular felt pennant with the name "MANLIUS" on the front in black, velvet-like letters. Underneath the text, there is an emblem consisting of an eagle above a shield. Inside the shield, there are three stars, and an inverted chevron. The emblem matches the crest of the former Manlius School...

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 246534

Accession Number: 2002.10

Pincushion

Cube shaped pincushion box. Paper covered pasteboard box with velvet cushion on top "Susan".

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 246535

Accession Number: 1934.1865

Vassar College Pennant

Tan-colored triangular felt pennant, with the name "VASSAR" on the front in pink. There is a beige strip along the left edge of the pennant, with four beige ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246927

Accession Number: 2002.11

Ashtabula, Ohio Souvenir Pennant

Green triangular felt pennant, On the left side of the pennant, there are three vignettes depicting landmarks from Ashtabula, Ohio: Main Street, the new viaduct, and the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company power plant at Lake Shore Beach. On the left edge of the pennant, there is a white strip o...

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246928

Accession Number: 2002.12

University of Missouri Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name "MISSOURI" printed on the front in gold. There is a gold ribbon trimming the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246929

Accession Number: 2002.13

Dana Hall Pennant

Blue rectangular felt pennant, with 'DANA HALL' in white felt lettering.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 246931

Accession Number: 2002.14

Burlington Pennant

Bluish-purple triangular felt pennant, with the name 'BURLINGTON' in gold felt letters on the front. There are five bluish-purple ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. It is unclear if this pennant is associated with a school, a city, or something else.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246932

Accession Number: 2002.15

Profile House Pennant

Forest green, triangular felt pennant, depicting the Old Man of the Mountain (formerly in Franconia, New Hampshire). 'Profile House' - the name of a nearby hotel - is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. The reverse side of the pennant is beige in color.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile)

GUSN: 246933

Accession Number: 2002.16

Camp Wabasso Pennant

Green triangular felt pennant, with "CAMP WABASSO' in white felt letters across the front. There are four green ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant. Camp Wabasso is a Girl Scout camp in Bradford, New Hampshire.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246934

Accession Number: 2002.17

College of the Holy Cross Pennant

Purple triangular felt pennant, with 'Holy Cross' printed in white across the front. The official seal of the College of the Holy Cross is printed in white on the left side of the pennant. There is a white border along the left edge of the pennant, with four white ribbons hanging from it.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246935

Accession Number: 2002.18

Purdue University Pennant

Black triangular felt pennant, with the name 'PURDUE' across the front in gold felt letters. There is a gold ribbon along the left edge of the pennant, with three black and three gold ribbons hanging from it. On the left side of the pennant, there is a picture of a man with surveying equipment.

Date: ca. 1930s-1940s

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 246936

Accession Number: 2002.19

Men's Coveralls

Black-and-white checkered men's coveralls with many pockets. The buttons are silver in color. There is a picture of a barrel on each button, along with the name 'DUBBLE / WARE' .Worn by a milkman as part of his regular work uniform.

Date: ca. 1950s

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 246945

Accession Number: 2002.33

Men's Dress Shirt

Men's white, long sleeve, button-down dress shirt. Features decorative embroidery of flowers, leaves, and scrolls. There is a slit on each side of the shirt near the waist. The collar has no flaps.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903 (Sewer (textile worker))

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 246947

Accession Number: 2002.29.1

Men's Waistcoat

Men's silk waistcoat. Features a red brocaded paisley design on the front; the back side is brown. The waistcoat has six black buttons and three pockets, and a white lining inside.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), buttons (fasteners)

GUSN: 246948

Accession Number: 2002.29.2

Silk Handkerchief

Maroon and black silk handkerchief, with black edging. One side of the handkerchief features a red vine embroidered on a black background; the other side has a black vine on a red background. There are also pink and red coral motifs on each side.

Date: ca. late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 246949

Accession Number: 2002.29.3

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