Historic New England

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

Miniature Portrait

Framedportrait (A) done in pastel on paper of an unidentified woman shown in a bust-length, right-facing profile view.Woman wears a white bonnet with a blue ribbon and an orange shawl. Circular wood and glass frame (B).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60750

Accession Number: 1942.1618AB

Miniature Portrait

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a top hat and holding a cane. Faux grained wood frame.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Dighton, Richard (English painter and caricaturist, 1785 or 1795-1880) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 60751

Accession Number: 1942.1630

Miniature Portrait

Miniature oval painting of a female, depicted at 1/2 length and 3/4 view; brown dress, blue scarf, and a landscape in the background.

Date: 1836

Maker: De Seguim, C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60752

Accession Number: 1942.1631

Silhouette of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Bust-length positive-cut profile of Abraham Lincoln facing left.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60753

Accession Number: 1942.1632

Silhouette

Bust length negative cut profile silhouette of a young man with ponytail; notched bust line. Possibly a portrait of Mr. Pelham Orcult.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Attributed to Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60754

Accession Number: 1942.1633

Easy Chair

Easy chair (A) with serpentine crest, shaped wings, straight arms with curved arm supports. Turned legs with box stretchers, spiral twist turning on front stretcher. Needlework and lindsey-woolsey upholstery cushion (B) added in 20th century to the 19th century frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process), upholstering

GUSN: 60755

Accession Number: 1942.1685AB

Bookend

Pale green pressed glass bookend in the shape of a basket of fruit.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60756

Accession Number: 1942.2051

Urn

Dark brown ceramic vase with a columnar base, a scalloped lip, and a fruit deoration in relief. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 60757

Accession Number: 1942.2297.1

Urn

Dark brown ceramic vase with a columnar base, a scalloped lip, and a fruit deoration in relief. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 60758

Accession Number: 1942.2297.2

Rocking Chair

Painted yellow rocking char with arms, seven bamboo-turned spindles, and a stencil on the crestrail.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 60759

Accession Number: 1942.2583

Bell Pull

Rectangular bell pull with woven design of alternating grape leaves and roses in blue, pinks, and greens. With tassels.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 60760

Accession Number: 1942.2584

Bookcase

Bookcase with Gothic arched doors.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 60761

Accession Number: 1942.2585

Wallpaper

Domino paper; brown & brown sprig stripe; lining in bookcase

Date: 1910-1936

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60762

Accession Number: 1942.4726

Wallpaper

Domino paper; brown with a brown sprig stripe.

Date: 1910-1936

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60763

Accession Number: 1942.2585C

Wallpaper

Domino paper; brown with a brown sprig stripe.

Date: 1910-1936

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60764

Accession Number: 1942.2585D

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of a boy standing against a fence with a dog at his feet. The boy's face and the background are finely painted.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60765

Accession Number: 1942.2586

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of children playing with a dog surrounded by a floral border.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Hawkins, Sophia Marsha (Maker)

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 60766

Accession Number: 1942.2587

Family Record

Large tree with genealogy on fruit with five upside-down hearts, a small house, and trees. One of a pair.

Date: 1801

Maker: Saville, William, 1770-1853 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60767

Accession Number: 1942.2589.1

Family Record

Large tree with genealogy on fruit with five upside-down hearts, a small house, and trees. One of a pair.

Date: 1800

Maker: Saville, William, 1770-1853 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60768

Accession Number: 1942.2589.2

Electrified Oil Lamp

Coral and white; marble base, brass stem; pear shaped body; ovals, quatrefoil

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), flashing (glassworking), cutting (dividing), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 60769

Accession Number: 1942.2590

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with rectangles of symbols including a cross, anchor, leaf, and arrow) in bright colors with a border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60770

Accession Number: 1942.2591

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a diamond starburst in rose, brown, green, and beige.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60771

Accession Number: 1942.2592

Dressing Table

Table with two drawers in the frame and an arched skirt, four legs, and a rectangular top with a rounded edge.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), poplar (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 60772

Accession Number: 1942.2595

Throw Pillow

Circular pillow with multi-color floral and leaf motif on black ground. Pink corded edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, textiles

GUSN: 60773

Accession Number: 1942.2596

Portable Desk

Rectangular box with a hinged lid, writing surface, five compartments, and two ink bottles.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 60774

Accession Number: 1942.2598

Electrified Oil Lamp

Ruby glass body and shade with a floral and grape decoration.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60775

Accession Number: 1942.2599

Silhouette

Positive cut, full length silhouette of a seated man and his dog, carpet depicted with a light ink wash. Bronzed and black ink highlights painted on man and dog. Grain painted frame and glass are of the period.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Possibly Hubard, William James (Artist)

GUSN: 60776

Accession Number: 1942.2600

Silhouette

Positive-cut silhouette profile of a stout gentleman with a top hat and gloves. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Spencer, J. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60777

Accession Number: 1942.2602.1

Silhouette

Positive-cut silhouette of the profile of a mature woman with bonnet and book and a small dog. Framed One of a pair.

Date: 1845

Maker: Possibly Spencer, J. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60778

Accession Number: 1942.2602.2

Sampler

Long rectangular sampler with twelve square panels, multicolor geometric designs, and borders.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60779

Accession Number: 1942.2603

Miniature Portrait

Bust length, 3/4 view of a man wearing a dark bue coat on a pale blue background. With an oval frame.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60780

Accession Number: 1942.2604

Miniature Picture

Miniature picture of a basket of flowers on a brown background in a circular frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60781

Accession Number: 1942.2605

Electric Lamp

Pewter lamp in an nverted eggplant shape with a twist decoration and a circular molded foot. Pink ruffled shade.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60782

Accession Number: 1942.2606

Caddy

Sarcophagus shaped caddy with four ivory ball feet and finial. With a hinged lid and key.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60783

Accession Number: 1942.2607

Artifact

Branch entwined with a black serpent, possibly the handle of a cane.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60784

Accession Number: 1942.2608

Cigarette Holder

Cylindrical holder with an orange plastic mouthpiece, in a leather case.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 60785

Accession Number: 1942.2609

Bell

Cylindrical handle ending in four feet with four bells suspended.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60786

Accession Number: 1942.2610

Pipe

Squared stem with stylized floral relief, a kettle shaped bowl, and a lid.

Date: 1700-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 60787

Accession Number: 1942.2611

Flask

Brown, highly polished gourd flask in a dumbbell shape with a stopper and a cord.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd

GUSN: 60788

Accession Number: 1942.2612

Flower Vase

Amethyst-colored glass vase with a trumpet shape and a circular base.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60789

Accession Number: 1942.2613

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60790

Accession Number: 1942.2614.1

Compote

Lavender-colored, shell-shaped glass bowl with an oval base and a winged creature on the stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60791

Accession Number: 1942.2614.2

Radiometer or Light Mill

Clear glass bulb encasing a set of vanes on a spindle that rotate when placed in sunlight.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60792

Accession Number: 1942.2615

Bird Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass swan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60793

Accession Number: 1942.2616

Mirror

Mirror with an eglomise panel, fluted pilasters, a molded rectangular frame, and a narrow base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 60794

Accession Number: 1942.2617

Whale Figurine

Amethyst-colored glass whale.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 60795

Accession Number: 1942.2618

Paperweight

Clear glass, square based paperweight with a pyramidal shaft and a pedestal with a vase of painted flowers.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 60796

Accession Number: 1942.2619

Center Table

Circular top with an inlaid star surrounded by an intricate pattern with four spiral twisted legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 60797

Accession Number: 1942.2621

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