Historic New England

Arrow

Each with a circular wooden shaft, split at the end to receive an iron arrow head. The shaft is wrapped in several places with willow(?).

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), willow (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12260

Accession Number: 1971.1546.1-2

Frontal bulbed feet support a straight apron and case with three graduated veneered drawers with knobbed wood pulls. Rectangular, slightly overhanging grained top surmounted by a simple straight splashboard. Sides have sunken rectangular panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12261

Accession Number: 1971.1547

Dressing Glass

Rectangular brass frame with curved dragon and shield crest. Frame has scalloped corners, elaborate organic and geometric ornamentation with cartouche-like banding. Encloses a mirrored beveled glass. Elaborately curved foot or stand on the back.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 12262

Accession Number: 1971.1548

Walking Stick

Walking stick has spherical finial. The circular wood shaft is covered with small American flags having 45 stars. Small metal tack at the bottom of the stick.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 12263

Accession Number: 1971.1549

Walking Stick

Carved owl handle with plastic yellow and black eye. Varnished bamboo shaft has a metal cap on the end.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), metal, plastic (organic material), varnishing

GUSN: 12264

Accession Number: 1971.1550

Hearth Broom

Light colored bamboo shaft attaches to the straw bristles of a wound wire joint. The bristles held with three horizontal strings.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), straw (plant material), string (fiber product), wire

GUSN: 12265

Accession Number: 1971.1551

Photograph

Silver and black painted wood frame encloses under glass a white mat with a mounted black and white photograph of the "first international broadcast". There are three seated men, the central man is looking at papers in his hand; the microphone in front of him has the call letters WRUL.

Date: dated 4/17/1941

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12266

Accession Number: 1971.1552

Oriental Rug

Blue, white, green and black machine-woven wool; geometric motifs imitating oriental (?); central rectangular medallion within series of frames; bound sides; fringed top and bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12267

Accession Number: 1993.771

Carpet Runner

Predominantly white, blue, green and white geometric, imitating ground material; trimmed with brown and orange braid at ends; top and bottom folded over and hemmed.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 12268

Accession Number: 1993.772

Photograph

Wood frame to scrolled edges, encloses under glass and white mat a black and white photograph of Mr. N.P. Shortridge. Bust view, 3/4 facial turn against a plain background. White hair and beard, wears a white shirt, dark bow tie, dark coat. Soft edges. Cardboard backing.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12269

Accession Number: 1971.1553

Photograph

Black painted wood frame enclosed under the glass. A black and white photograph of two men in a scull on the water.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 12270

Accession Number: 1971.1555

Photograph

Wood frame encloses a black and white photograph of the John Paul Jones House under glass. It is the frontal view of the house, flanked by large trees to either side.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: The Picture Shop, Inc. (Framer)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12271

Accession Number: 1971.1554

Photograph

A black and white photograph of Harrison Otis Apthorp. Frontal bust view of a middle-aged man, short hair, beard and a moustache. Wears a herringbone overcoat, vest, dark tie, white shirt with a high collar. Black background, and under glass on a white mat. In a black painted wood frame with a beade...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12272

Accession Number: 1971.1556

Dinner Card

A white rectangular dinner card. Printed in blue and brown ink. In a light colored wood frame with a beaded inner edge. Under glass.

Date: dated 7/23/1904

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), engraving (printing process), glass (material), ink, paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12273

Accession Number: 1971.1557

Photograph

A black and white photograph of Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson. A 3/4 bust length view, he is in uniform wearing a hat. He has white hair and a white beard. Backed with cardboard and black paper in an oval wood frame, painted gold and under glass.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12274

Accession Number: 1971.1558

Lithograph

Molded and gilt wood frame encloses, under glass, an oil lithograph. Mounted on tan matboard with a gilded outline, the rectangular lithograph has rounded top corners. Wood board backing. 1) Scene inside the pavilion with three marble sculptures mounted on green bases.

Date: dated 1851

Maker: Baxter, G. (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, lithography, oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12275

Accession Number: 1971.1559.1

Lithograph

Molded and gilt wood frame encloses, under glass, an oil lithograph. Mounted on tan matboard with a gilded outline, the rectangular lithograph has rounded top corners. Wood board backing. 2) Scene inside the glass pavilion with three marble sculptures mounted on red bases.

Date: dated 1851

Maker: Baxter, G. (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, lithography, oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12276

Accession Number: 1971.1559.2

Print

In a wood frame, painted red on the outside edges. Gold on the front with thin red geometric, linear pattern at the corners. Beading on the inner edge. Enclosed under glass on a white mat is a black and white print. Two male nudes are sitting on a cloud with drapery and numerous putti. Background of...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Williams & Everett (Framer)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12277

Accession Number: 1971.1560

Photograph

Wood frame painted black on the outside with black beaded front edges enclosing a veneer strip. Under glass is a large group photograph in black in white. It is of Harvard Class of 1904's 25th reunion. Backed by black paper.

Date: 1929

Maker: Possibly Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), photographs, veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12278

Accession Number: 1971.1561

Photograph

Black and white view of a six-man crew on a river with a rowboat nearby and a lumberyard in background. Oval print with a white mat in rectangular walnut molded frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12279

Accession Number: 1971.1562

Photograph

Black and white view of a six-man crew on a river with a lumberyard in the background. Rectangular print with a off-white mat in a walnut molded frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12280

Accession Number: 1971.1563

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of six men in white suits. Four seated men in chairs and two in the front on the floor. Under glass on the off-white mat with molded walnut frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12281

Accession Number: 1971.1564

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of an identified man looking to the right - his eyes and moustache have been inked in. The image is very light. Under glass with an oval mat and frame. Frame is a heavily molded walnut with wide gilt interior edge beneath the glass. Pine back boards.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), ink, paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12282

Accession Number: 1971.1565

Photograph

30th Harvard reunion group portrait on the lawn and portico of the White House. Franklin D. Roosevelt stands in between pillars in the background. Under glass in a simple walnut frame with gilt interior beveled edge.

Date: dated 4/21/1934

Maker: Schutz (Maker)

Material: beveling, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12283

Accession Number: 1971.1566

Maid's Cap

Off-white muslin maid's cap, hand stitched. Gathers in side of cap.

Date: 1905-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, elasticity, stitching, muslin

GUSN: 12029

Accession Number: 1993.322

Men's Shirt

White; glazed linen; narrow band collar with hook and eye; 5 large round buttons in center front placket (bottom 2 don't match); patch pocket at left chest; 2 at left and right front; 1 at inside right chest; bottom corners of front are rounded; long straight sleeves; unlined.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12032

Accession Number: 1993.325

Smoking Jacket

Two printed paisley's on wool; 1st white ground large scale print in red, brown, and blue; 2nd red ground with small repeating pattern in green, blue, and orange. Shawl collar, front panels and hem in 1st pattern, faced with 2nd pattern; double breasted; sleeves and body in 2nd pattern; fully line...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12033

Accession Number: 1993.326

Shirt

Dark rose faded to cocoa brown; wool flannel; dark green wool tape edging collar, cuffs, front placket and yoke; green tape scrolls on yoke and collar; green tape outlining shoulder seams, placket, & yoke; 4 shell buttons in placket, 2 in cufffs; 2 small pockets in center of scrolls on yoke; body ga...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, stitching, machine-made, shell (animal material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12034

Accession Number: 1993.327

2-Piece Fancy Dress

Cream cotton twill; hip length; bnad collar trimmed with lace ruffle; "The Little Joker" printed in ink on front of jacket; long, straight sleeves; lace-edged pleated crinoline ruffle at wrist; 12 concealed celluloid buttons in back placket from neck to hem; hook and eye at collar back; 3 large eyes...

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), cotton (textile), crinolines, stitching, lace (needlework), twill

GUSN: 12035

Accession Number: 1993.328

3-Piece Fancy Dress

Mustard cotton canvas with red, tan, brown, and yellow woven stripe. Jacket has shawl collar with buttonhole at upper left; open front; 4 flat covered buttons-- no holes; long, straight sleeves with buttons at cuffs. Button at waist above each tail; unlined; seams bound with olive silk; tan cotton...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, celluloid (cellulosic), cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, muslin, silk (textile), twill, weaving

GUSN: 12036

Accession Number: 1993.329.1-3

Hat

Brown sealskin cap; oval; slight brim in front; ear flaps (?) tied up with black ribbon and lined with green silk/ wool; crimson satin quilted lining with black canvas around edge.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, quilting, satin, sealskin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12037

Accession Number: 1993.330.1

Gloves

Sealskin body; suede palms; gauntlet type; cuff lined with velvet; hands with fur.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, sealskin, suede, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 12038

Accession Number: 1993.330.2AB

Harness

Brown leather; spiral pattern embossed top and bottom; buckled closure in front; 2 buckled leather straps attached by clasps to metal rings in back.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, metal

GUSN: 12039

Accession Number: 1993.331

Child's Harness

Pink satin gathered over leather strap; satin bows at either end; pink and yellow flowers painted on belt and bows; "BABY" painted in black and white center front; long satin covered tab; metal hook and loop at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, painting (coating), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12040

Accession Number: 1993.332

Garter

White rayon satin-covered elastic; lavendar satin inside; white tulle ruffle around bottom; white satin ribbon bow with gold metal heart pierced by key at center.

Date: 1930-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, rayon, satin, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 12041

Accession Number: 1993.333

Collar

Black silk faille lined with white glazed linen with narrow band of black leather above lining in front; inner band of celluloid; bow tie attached in front.

Date: 1890 ?-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: faille, glazing (coating), leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12042

Accession Number: 1993.334

Red Cross Cap

Black rayon faille; low crown; brimless; velvet Red Cross emblem appliqued center front. Center back placket with hook and eye closure; inside band of black cotton twill.

Date: 1914-1917

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), faille, stitching, machine-made, rayon, satin, silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 12043

Accession Number: 1993.336A

Red Cross Nurse's Veil

Navy blue rayon chiffon; square with one point folded back at brim; white lawn brim with Red Cross emblem (cross woven on silk) appliqued center front; black velvet ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 12044

Accession Number: 1993.336B

Pair of Mittens

Pink or peach silk; white knit silk cuffs; lined with white flannel.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, knitting (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12045

Accession Number: 1993.337AB

Pair of Gloves

White kid; elbow-length; top-stitching on back; sixteen pairs of hooks starting at wrist for white silk laces.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin, leather, metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12046

Accession Number: 1993.338AB

Pair of Gloves

White silk mesh; elbow length; topstitching on backs; three mother-of-pearl buttons at wrist.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12047

Accession Number: 1993.339AB

Pair of Mitts

White silk knit lace; opera length.

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12048

Accession Number: 1993.340AB

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette. Oval lenses.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 12049

Accession Number: 1993.341

Ladies' Chair

Ring turned and partially fluted front legs; raked champhered rear legs; castored; and an all over stuffed seat and a curved back upholstered in a diaper pattern beige.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stuffing (upholstering technique), upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12050

Accession Number: 1971.439

Wedding Veil

The veil is made of cream-colored cotton net with applied lace. The border has a scroll design and the ground is filled with scrolling leaves and floral sprays. Wire supports and plastic combs have been stitched on to the veil.

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12051

Accession Number: 1990.506

Tilt-top Candlestand

It has an octagonal top with light and dark wood stringing on the upper surface. It has a turned vasiform baluster which is supported by three squared cabriole legs which terminate in spade feet.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12052

Accession Number: 1971.440

Engraving

An engraving on paper depicting three dogs in a grassy area. It is in the original gilt frame and the black mat has reverse painting on glass.

Maker: Shepheard, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, paper (fiber product), reverse painting on glass (image-making), glass (material)

GUSN: 12053

Accession Number: 1971.464.1

Purse

Black plush bag with simple cord drawstring lined with black silk taffeta.

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), plush, taffeta

GUSN: 12054

Accession Number: 1993.343

Handbag

Copper silk damask woven with abstract cloud pattern; square; covered metal frame; double self handles; damask tab with satin buttonhole (button missing); copper satin lining with pocket on one side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12055

Accession Number: 1993.344

Handbag

White glazed linen ground printed with 18th century pastoral scene with figures in blue, pink, and brown; large square with rounded lower corners; cevered metal frame; double self handles; self buttonhole tab (button missing); lined with bright blue polished cotton with pocket on side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material)

GUSN: 12056

Accession Number: 1993.345

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