Historic New England

Umbrella stand

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .1) Plate: circular

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26215

Accession Number: 1966.1440.1

Mug

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .2) Mug: cylindrical body w/ strap handle.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26216

Accession Number: 1966.1440.2

Dinner plate

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .3) Dinner plate.

Date: 1785-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 26217

Accession Number: 1966.1440.3

Folding bed

Rectangular folding camp bed w/ metal fitting. Crossed rectangular legs have single beaded molding on edges, pieced canvas cover w/ scalloped border.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25968

Accession Number: 1955.281

Wall mirror

Rectangular mirror w/ elaborate pierced and molded frame w/ gesso and gilt decoration. Encloses beveled glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25969

Accession Number: 1955.282

Carpet fragment

Carpet remnant. Red, tan and green overall geometric design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25970

Accession Number: 1955.283

Wallpaper Fragment

A) Partial unused roll of wallpaper. Cream colored paper ground. Olive-green and maroon printed decoration. Large stylized floral device, superimposed on small striped and diapered background. Overall pattern is large alternating stripes. B) Sample cut from same roll (at HQ).

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25971

Accession Number: 1955.294AB

Wallpaper

Partial rolls of unused wallpaper. Muddy, medium-tone, blue painted ground w/ light blue diaper and bands creating a vertical striped pattern. Tan and white leafy sprig and gazebo element randomly superimposed. Pattern entitled: "Niagra Blue Ribbon/ Made in USA/ U.W.P.C. of N.A./ Union made/ AFOL."

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25972

Accession Number: 1955.295A-H

Wallpaper Fragment

Fragments and unused partial rolls of wallpaper. Peach-colored pale ground w/ stylized Greek key and quatrefoil elements creating a vertical stripes enclosing repeating stylized vine and flower. Tan, brown, and pinks. Sample also in textile room.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25973

Accession Number: 1955.297A-F

Signal flag

Signal flag or "guidon" to attach to a spear. "Spear was picked up by General Casey. It fell at his feet in Mexico," reads label which was attached to flag. Two pieces of fabric, one red, one green stitched together and hand hemmed on other edges. Both pieces of fabric taper to pointed end, creating...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25974

Accession Number: 1946.1014

Pipe fragment

Straight sided wooden pipe bowl, curved stem base w/ molded top to receive stem (now missing). Monogram incised on face "HWC."

Date: 1876-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25975

Accession Number: 1980.422

Pipe

Large heavy bowl, bulbous at the bottom, tapering to the top. Fitted w/ (A) metal cover w/ hinged lid decorated w/ heraldic seal in oval reserve. Metal fittings w/ cork stopper where straight (B) fits into bowl. Curved, molded mouthpiece secured to stem by pierced metal collar.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25976

Accession Number: 1980.423AB

Pipe

Egg-shaped bowl of light colored wood w/ curved stem base molded at top and lined w/ cork to receive stem. Straight stem molded at bottom w/ shaft to fit into stem base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25977

Accession Number: 1980.424AB

Pipe

Bulldog shaped black bowl w/ four sided straight stem base. Square brass collar where stem fits into base. Four sided hard rubber stem tapers to flat molded mouthpiece. Bowl marked illegibly. Touch marks on brass collar.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25978

Accession Number: 1980.425

Pipe

Straight-sided wooden bowl faceted bottom and curved stem base molded and fitted w/ cork stopper to receive stem. Thin reed stem whittled at end to fit into bowl. No mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 25979

Accession Number: 1980.426AB

Pipe

Flattened egg-shaped bowl. Straight stem made from briar twig, retaining bark and stained brown. Cork stopper fits into bowl. Hard rubber, curved mouthpiece fits over end of stem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25980

Accession Number: 1980.427AB

Pipe

Egg shaped straight briar bowl flattened at the bottom. Nickel ring between bowl and stem. Round stem flattens to form a mouthpiece. Stem has a red and white dot near base. Bowl marked "LHS" in diamond reserve and "PUREX/ PAT. NO. 1587048/ REAL BRIAR" and stamped on bottom "41".

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25981

Accession Number: 1980.428

Pipe and case

Curved bowl (a) carved as the head of a North African man w/ beard and mustache, wearing a turban. Curved stem (b) of birch is fitted w/ an amber mouthpiece. A twisted silk cord is knotted around bowl and around stem. Accompanying hinged black leather case (c) conforms to shape of bowl and is lined ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25982

Accession Number: 1980.429A-C

Pipe

Straight cylindrical wooden bowl w/ molded rubber edge. Nickel plated ring between bowl and straight black rubber stem flattening to form mouthpiece. Bowl marked "THE GENERAL".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25983

Accession Number: 1980.430

Pipe and case

A) Egg-shaped straight briar bowl w/ round amber stem flattening to molded mouthpiece. In maroon leather hinged case (B) conforming to pipe lined on one side w/ red velvet and the other side w/ red silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25984

Accession Number: 1980.431AB

Pipe fragment

Straight briar pipe stem w/ nickel ring decorated w/ incised scroll design. Molded hard rubber curved mouthpiece w/ octagonal collar.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25985

Accession Number: 1980.432

Pipe

Egg-shaped curved briar bowl w/ curved amber mouthpiece flattened and molded at one end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 25986

Accession Number: 1980.433

Pipe

Egg-shaped curved briar bowl tapering to a 4 sided stem. Curved amber mouthpiece w/ molded end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 25987

Accession Number: 1980.434

Pipe and case

A) Cylindrical briar bowl w/ knob carved w/ 3 leaf and scroll garlands at top of bowl; at top of knob and end of stem. Carved heraldic ornament on front of bowl. Straight faceted amber stem w/ two nickel rings between which is strung brass, bead chain. Rounded amber mouthpiece. Maroon leather case (...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, linen (material), nickel (metal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25988

Accession Number: 1980.435AB

Pipe and case

A) Orange and yellow plastic bowl in the shape of a hand holding a cup. Curved amber mouthpiece. B) Conforming hinged maroon leather case w/ maroon velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, plastic (organic material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25989

Accession Number: 1980.436AB

Pipe case

Beige suede leather pipe case w/ leather trim. Interior lined w/ bright green velvet printed at bowl w/ two headed eagle and banner reading "GENUINE BRIAR". Exterior of case marked in gilt. "Dunbar & Co. Washington, D.C.".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Dunbar & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25990

Accession Number: 1980.437

Pipe fragment

Egg-shaped curved stone bowl w/ incised stylized leaf decoration. Incised lines also at top of bowl where stem fits in.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 25991

Accession Number: 1980.438

Pipe fragment

Small briar bowl w/ flaring lip and carved ornament.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25992

Accession Number: 1980.439

Cigar holder

Cylindrical briar holder w/ black hard rubber flattened and molded mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25993

Accession Number: 1980.440

Cigar holder and case

A) Round briar bowl w/ stem surrounded by 5 brass straps which are tightened by a ring pushed up towards bowl. Faceted amber mouthpiece which flattens toward end. In hinged maroon leather conforming case (b) lined w/ blue velvet and pink silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25994

Accession Number: 1980.441AB

Sheath knife

Steel blade (a) w/ sharpened edge marked w/ butterfly shape once on one side and 3 times on reverse. Oak rectangular handle w/ canted corner and rounded ends. Wire wrapped around handle forms a handhold. Cylindrical pine sheath encased in leather (b) stitched up one side w/ modern orange thread. Lea...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood), pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25995

Accession Number: 1980.442AB

Razor set

1) Steel rectangular razor blade set in bowed ivory colored celluloid handle w/ molded scroll and foliage decoration. Blade marked w/ company's insignia and "THE J.R. TORREY CO./ U.S./ WORCESTER, MASS." 2) Steel rectangular razor blade set into plain black celluloid bowed handle w/ ivory colored ce...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: The J.R. Torrey Co. (Maker)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25996

Accession Number: 1980.443.1-3

Sheath knife

Iron blade protrudes straight from wooden flattened hourglass shaped handle and bends 45 degrees to point. Underside of angled edge is rounded in shape and straightens to meet handle. Sides of blade are decorated w/ incised lines depicting stylized lizard and geometric shapes. Leather sheath conform...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, skin (collagenous material), reptile, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25997

Accession Number: 1980.444AB

Pocket sheath knife

Pointed steel bowed blade closes into plastic handle w/ brass fittings. Brass lock stamped "DEPOSE" secures knife in upright position. Cylindrical cardboard sheath (b) lined w/ leather has openings for two knives.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25998

Accession Number: 1980.445AB

Pocket knife

Steel blade w/ sharpened edge is rectangular at handle and upper edge bows to form a point. Knife closes into a conforming bone handle w/ brass fittings. On one side handle is decorated w/ fleur de lis and mother of pearl.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25999

Accession Number: 1980.446

Razor set

1 & 2) Rectangular steel razor blade marked on one side "CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO./ NEW YORK" and on the other side "EXTRA GERMAN/ HOLLOW GROUND" pivot into oblong shaped orange celluloid handles w/ variegated white stripes. (3) Black leather case w/ linen hinged and steel clasp lined on the interior w/...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Challenge Cutlery Co. (Maker)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26000

Accession Number: 1980.447.1-3

Razor box

Rectangular case w/ rounded top and bottom covered in maroon leather, hinged at one side. Interior lined w/ maroon velvet; small brass clasp.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26001

Accession Number: 1980.448

Suitcase

Small rectangular suitcase w/ hinged lid covered in black leather w/ black leather handle w/ two buckles which secure handle to brass rings attached to case. Two brass clasps and locks on front. Leather hinge secures lid to case. Interior lined w/ woven blue and white fabric in a diaper pattern. Two...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 26002

Accession Number: 1980.449

Pipe cleaning tool collection

Cigar box bearing label w/ written inscription "Blow Pipe Set" contains: 1. Maroon and black velvet cushion marked "A. BERTEIL...PARIS" 2. 7 pill boxes containing 1 rock each 3. small hammer 4. square block of steel 5. 4 pair of tweezers 6. tongs w/ a wooden handle 8. two cylinders of wire mesh...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26003

Accession Number: 1980.450.1-20

Side chair

Wm and Mary--Queen Anne transitional style. Yoke shaped crest w/ interior "ears" above solid vasi-form splat; scooped back. Shaped stiles w/ bead-molded edges. Splat rail also molded. Stiles terminate in raked-back square rear legs. Flag-shaped rush seat. Block and vasi-turned front legs. Ball and r...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, rush (material), hardwood

GUSN: 26004

Accession Number: 1966.1341

Portrait of William III, King of England (1650-1702)

Oval portrait of William III, King of England, waistlength, looking over right shoulder, dressed in armor. Frame: Originally gilt, wood and plaster frame.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

GUSN: 26005

Accession Number: 1922.50

Portrait of Mary II, Queen of England

Oval waist-length portrait of Mary II, Queen of England, looking slightly to right, in royal costume, roses in left hand. Frame: Plaster and wood, originally gilt.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26006

Accession Number: 1922.51

Side chair

William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Replacement green damask upholstery.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 26007

Accession Number: 1966.1320

Tripod table

Circular flat topped table w/ painted graining on base, turned baluster, 3 plain S-curved legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26008

Accession Number: 1966.1321

Corner chair

Grained corner chair w/ carved curved crest as wide as arms, arms flat and rounded at front; 2 urn-shaped splats and 3 turned stiles; sq. green leather covered slip seat; curved seat rails, 3 straight legs tapering to pad feet; front corner cabriole leg w/ prom. knee and pad ft.; 2 turned intersecti...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26009

Accession Number: 1966.1322

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