Historic New England

Lantern

Wht. pleated & accord. folded lantern; bail hndl; printed portrt

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 62701

Accession Number: 1987.679

Fender

U-shape sheet with appld. 3/4 round top molding; gadrooning; paw ft.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing

GUSN: 62702

Accession Number: 1948.199

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62703

Accession Number: 1987.659.1

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62704

Accession Number: 1987.659.2

Bellows

Lyre shape; red with black & gold outline; gilt butterfly; boy with hoop

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 62705

Accession Number: 1948.200

Fireplace Tongs

Faceted cone & knop finial on ball, ring&baluster hndl; oval pad

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 62706

Accession Number: 1948.201

Photographic Print

Woman in white lace cap & collar; gray toned dress; oval mat

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 62707

Accession Number: 1987.660

18 thin wooden staves. Exterior staves thicker and decorated to imitate basketweave. Decoration is a moonlit scene predominantly gray background with gray and white assymetrical branches with blossoms outlined in white with yellow centers. Full moon in white at center. On reverse: Gray reeds on...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62708

Accession Number: 1987.681

Fan

13 thin staves hinged at bottom with molded brass ring. Exterior staves are v-shaped interlaced with common twin securing paper to staves. Decoration primarily blue with cream colored blossoms at top and grouped near the middle and branches of white blossoms scattered throughout. On reverse: White...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62709

Accession Number: 1987.682

Fan

12 thin staves painted maroon. Exterior staves are thicker and have cross-hatched carving. Paper has scene of own on a pine tree branch with full moon in background. Two frogs on lilly pads with fishing poles. Magenta sky at top left, green and blue at lower right. On reverse: White background ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62710

Accession Number: 1987.683

Fan

16 thick wooden staves with incised scroll and floral decoration and thin vertical peircing at top. Staves are hinged with brass loop from which hangs a black silk tassel. Exterior staves have similar decoration without peircing. Aqua colored silk attached to staves has scene of two blue birds wi...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile)

GUSN: 62711

Accession Number: 1987.684

Fan

8 thin wooden staves hinged at bottom with molded brass ring. End staves V-shaped with thread attaching white paper painted gray and black with assymetrical branches and white flowers. On reverse: gray and black tones with assymetrical floral mtifs of spiky blossoms.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62712

Accession Number: 1987.685

Fan

Two carved staves, rounded top, tapers to circle amd baluster form base with single peirced hole for shaped brass loop. Assorted floral, pagoda, and figural motifs carved on staves. High relief carved guards depicting figures, pagodas and dense foliate background. Magenta silk ribbon intertwined ...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 62713

Accession Number: 1987.686

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of old man wearing a ruffled blouse. Black on white print.

Date: 1813

Maker: Smith, I. R. (Publisher) Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist) Williams, Max (Framer)

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

GUSN: 62714

Accession Number: 1987.1477

Game Counter

63 FISH SHAPED:SCALES W/RND. MEDALLION ON REVRS; 18 RECT:FLORL

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mother of pearl

GUSN: 62715

Accession Number: 1987.680

Spectacles

Oval frames with bifocal lenses; wire earpcs. with oblong loop ends.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 62716

Accession Number: 1987.687

Nib

Rectangular with 18 semi-circular slots on ea. edge; 13 nibs in place

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Washburn & Robinson (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 62717

Accession Number: 1987.688

Hat

High oval crown with straight sides and flat top; black with white ribbon

Date: 1950

Maker: Industrias Sombreras Espanolas (Manufacturer)

Material: felt (textile), leather, wool (textile)

GUSN: 62259

Accession Number: 1984.362

Hat

Cream color; woven; high straight sided circular dished crown

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62260

Accession Number: 1984.363

Throw Rug

Black and white tweed patterned throw rug. Rectangular with rounded corners. Tufted pile on cotton backing.

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62261

Accession Number: 1984.370

Curtain

White, sheer widow curtain with pinchpleated tops, plain weave; architectural track rods.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 62262

Accession Number: 1984.371

Shoe Rack

Circular domed base of wire; painted black; circular wheel to hold 6pr

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 62263

Accession Number: 1984.372

Bag

Drawstring; repp weave fabric with basket base; 7buddhist figs. in

Date: 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 62264

Accession Number: 1984.373

Hairpin

Polished blond wood; stylized fan end with 4 lobes; dull point

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62265

Accession Number: 1984.374

Hair Comb

Black comb made of lacquer with two tines, flat head scrolls in to triangular point

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62266

Accession Number: 1984.375

Drawing

Mounted over olive satin at mirror back; 4 figs; gray & black/white

Date: 1941

Maker: Moore, Henry, 1898-1986 (Artist)

Material: charcoal (plant material), ink, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 62267

Accession Number: 1984.384

Box

Circular; removable lid; smooth black lacquer; lined red lacquer.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62268

Accession Number: 1984.386

Pen Holder

Circular wood grain base; thick gold molded edge; gold color pen

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Sherman, Paul (Maker)

Material: cork (bark), Formica (TM), metal

GUSN: 62269

Accession Number: 1984.387

Curtain

White; silky surface; fine weave; pinch pleat tops on track rod.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: nylon

GUSN: 62270

Accession Number: 1984.393.1

"Collaboration"

Wht. plaster with geom. shapes incised & built up; tan, gold, yellw, red

Date: 1951

Maker: Chermayeff, Serge, 1900-1996

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), plaster

GUSN: 62271

Accession Number: 1984.440

Composition

Incised black plastic with white paint in lines; geom. form; on wood

Date: 1963

Maker: Albers, Josef, 1888-1976 (Artist)

Material: Masonite (TM), plastic (organic material), metal, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 62272

Accession Number: 1984.441

Collage

Brick bckground piercd to show bl. sky; photo of tree forms figr

Date: 1942

Maker: Papadaki, Stamo (Artist)

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

GUSN: 62273

Accession Number: 1984.443

Saki Bottle

White; saki bottle shape; falred sides, sm. neck; shiny clear glz

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 62274

Accession Number: 1984.597

Cigarette Box

Rectangular with straight sides; no dec; flat lid with slight flange

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 62275

Accession Number: 1984.598

Bowl

Black lacquer bowl with bulbous sides and flaring lip, high foot rim

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62276

Accession Number: 1984.601

Ornament

Carved, circular; stylized dragon with two small eyes painted; scrollwork

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 62277

Accession Number: 1984.602

Hand Mirror

Black plastic hand mirror with magnifying mirror reverse, u shape handle

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62278

Accession Number: 1984.604

Vase

Flattened ball; mottled brown glaze

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 62279

Accession Number: 1984.605

Saki Bottle

Bl. ext, white int; shiny clear glaze; recessed bottom; saki shape

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 62280

Accession Number: 1984.789

Dish

Circular with slightly bulging sides & flat bottom; red/brn; black int.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 62281

Accession Number: 1984.2390.1

Dish

Circular with slightly bulging sides & flat bottom; red/brn; black int.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 62282

Accession Number: 1984.2390.2

Jewelry Box

This small rectangular black box with a hinged lid is lined on the interior with beige-colored suede. The base is navy blue.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Peal & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather

GUSN: 62283

Accession Number: 1984.2391

Show Bag

Terry cloth cylindrical sacks with white rope drawstring; black and white stripes

Maker: Davenport, G. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), terry

GUSN: 62284

Accession Number: 1984.2392.1

Show Bag

Terry cloth cylindrical sacks with white rope drawstring; black and white stripes

Maker: Davenport, G. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), terry

GUSN: 62285

Accession Number: 1984.2392.2

Top

Circular disk domed at center with handle attachd. top; yellow with red

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 62286

Accession Number: 1984.2393.1

Top

Circular disk domed at center with handle attachd. top; green with red

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 62287

Accession Number: 1984.2393.2

Block

6 cubes with geom & figural des; hole through ea; stack on dowel

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 62288

Accession Number: 1984.2394.1-6

Powder Jar

Colorlss; circular with bulging sides, remvbl. lid; studded with protrusns

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 62289

Accession Number: 1984.2395

Drawstring Purse

Square bottm. liner; black fabric cover with black & wh. upper sectn; drawstr

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 62290

Accession Number: 1984.2396

Manicure Case

Red rectangular case with rounded cornrs; zipper 3 sides; beige int

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 62291

Accession Number: 1984.2397

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