Historic New England

Photograph

Full-length photograph in colonial-style costume standing/ knocking at door of white house with Ionic columns and shell-motif above entrance.

Date: 1912

Maker: Hall, Will L. (Photographer)

Material: tinting, gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 51315

Accession Number: 1987.228

Stool

No description

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 51316

Accession Number: 1987.23

Tarpaulin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51317

Accession Number: 1987.24

Pair of Gloves

White leather gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51318

Accession Number: 1987.25AB

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51319

Accession Number: 1987.26

Piece of Lace

Piece of gold lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 51320

Accession Number: 1987.27

Shawl

Rectangular; cream net with geometric design of large diamonds with diamond ground of silver; narrow border.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51321

Accession Number: 1987.28

Chest of drawers. Oak, black walnut, American red cedar, maple, chestnut, with white pine secondary wood and possibly cedrela. Coved cornice attached to edges of top. Composed of upper and lower cases. Joined case with two-panel sides. Drawer fronts composed of boards with applied moldings. H-...

Date: 1670-1700

Maker: Attributed to Mason, Messenger and Edsall (Maker) Attributed to Mason, Ralph, 1599-1678/79 Attributed to Messenger, Henry, d. 1681 Attributed to Edsall, Thomas, 1588-1676

Material: oak (wood), black walnut (wood), red cedar (wood), maple (wood), chestnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 51322

Accession Number: 1987.34

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 51323

Accession Number: 1987.35.1

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 51324

Accession Number: 1987.35.2

Busk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 51325

Accession Number: 1987.35.3

Letter Opener

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 51326

Accession Number: 1987.36

Basin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51327

Accession Number: 1987.37

Pitcher

Ironstone pitcher.

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 51328

Accession Number: 1987.38

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 51329

Accession Number: 1987.39

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 51330

Accession Number: 1987.40

Wash Basin

Earthenware wash bowl with brown transfer-printed pattern "Swallow." Naturalistic flowers and birds above screen with numerous geometric and floral patterns. Diamond pattern around slightly flared out rim.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 51331

Accession Number: 1987.41

Carpet

Rectangular strip woven in "Oriental" style with tight rows of small scale abstract floral sprigs in orange, outlined in black on beige ground. Fringed ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jute (fiber), weft loop weave, weaving, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51610

Accession Number: 1987.386

Dish

Silver dish with a scalloped rim, four ball feet, beaded edge, and a geometric pierced design.

Date: 1902-1907

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51611

Accession Number: 1987.387.1

Dish

Silver oval dish with pierced filigree sides, scrollwork around the rim, and a solid base.

Date: 1873

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith) Shreve, Crump & Low (Maker)

Material: piercing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 51612

Accession Number: 1987.388

Basket

Silver handled basket. Pierced floral design.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer) Frank W. Smith Silver Co. Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51613

Accession Number: 1987.389

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51614

Accession Number: 1987.390

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51615

Accession Number: 1987.391

Fish Knife

Broad oval handle; curved blade with flared neck. "Japanese" pattern.

Date: 1871

Maker: Moore, Edward C., 1827 (Designer) Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 51616

Accession Number: 1987.392.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with an upturned oval handle and a flat oval bowl.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51617

Accession Number: 1987.393.2

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Notched round handle with a pointed oval bowl. Corinthian pattern.

Date: 1872

Maker: Gorham & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51618

Accession Number: 1987.394

Fork

Silver serving fork. Rectangular and circle handle with five tines. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51619

Accession Number: 1987.395

Service Bell

Silver service bell with a circular dome, a turned ball, and a teardrop finial. Etched scroll design.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: electroplating, silver (metal)

GUSN: 51620

Accession Number: 1987.396

Dish

Silver dish with dual loop handles, a scalloped oval body, and a foliate motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51621

Accession Number: 1987.397

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a downturned oval handle and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Holmes, William, 1717-1783 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51622

Accession Number: 1987.398.1

Ladle

Silver ladle with a rounded handle and an elliptical bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51623

Accession Number: 1987.399

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a pointed oval handle and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Skerry, George W. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51624

Accession Number: 1987.400

Fish-serving Fork

Broad oval handle tapering to ring-and-baluster shank; flared tines.

Date: 1925

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Silversmith)

Material: casting (process), engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 51625

Accession Number: 1987.401.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Handle with a floral design. Pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51626

Accession Number: 1987.402.1

Salad Spoon

Silver salad spoon. Louis XV pattern.

Maker: Whiting Manufacturing Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 51627

Accession Number: 1987.403

Pastel Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51628

Accession Number: 1987.408

Settee

Settee. Walnut. Arms and back pierced with Moorish arches and trefoils, relieved front rail. Rests on architectural legs and stiles.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 51629

Accession Number: 1987.409

Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51630

Accession Number: 1987.410

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 51631

Accession Number: 1987.411

Portrait of Rosamond Sears (1910-1992)

Portrait of an older woman with white hair wearing a dark blue satin shirt and black shawl. Sitter is wearing pearl earrings and a double strand of pearls around her neck. Pastel on paper, plain wood frame.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: Hunter, Robert Douglas, 1928- (Artist)

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 51632

Accession Number: 1987.412

Vase

Squat rounded body stoneware vase with rough black glaze and gray border of fish swimming.

Date: 1900

Maker: Crook, Russel G. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 51633

Accession Number: 1987.414

Portrait of a Girl

Bust-length portrait of a girl with blond hair, black bow, brown dress.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Stuart, M. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 51634

Accession Number: 1987.415

Inkwell

Square, footed arts and crafts-style inkwell with bronze filigree and green and white glass panels with colorless glass insert.

Maker: Tiffany Studios (New York, N.Y.) (Maker)

Material: bronze (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 51635

Accession Number: 1987.416.1AB

Calender Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51636

Accession Number: 1987.416.2

Blotter with Decorative Copper End Pieces

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51637

Accession Number: 1987.416.3A-C

Piano Stool

Cabriole legs; claw and ball fee; carved knees, skirt and feet; horsehair cushion with floral velvet upholstery.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, upholstering, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51638

Accession Number: 1987.417.2

Bust

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51639

Accession Number: 1987.418

Coastal Scene

Landscape painting depicting a green pasture and several white buildings on a riverbank, two masted sailboat at right. Oil on canvas. Plain gilt painted wood frame.

Date: 1887

Maker: Woodbury, Charles Herbert (American painter and etcher, 1864-1940) (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 51640

Accession Number: 1987.419

Bird Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51641

Accession Number: 1987.420.1

Bird Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 51642

Accession Number: 1987.420.2

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