Historic New England

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

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

Print

Photographic reproduction of a print titled "Automne" [Autumn] with two angels suspended in the air. One is a young woman, and the other is a nude cherub - they are snuffing out the flowers and foliage and leaving bare branches. Under glass with an off-white mat in a wood frame painted red on a beve...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Hamon, J. L. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12284

Accession Number: 1971.1567

Print

A black and white view of a statue of an undentified Greek or Roman god, reclining across a platform. One elbow is propped on a sphinx and he is holding some wheat in his other hand. Putti are crawling all over his body playfully. It is set against a dark background. Under glass with an off-white ma...

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12285

Accession Number: 1971.1568

Boullion Saucer

A finely potted saucer, of simple round form with gently sloping sides and a straight foot rim. It has gilt rims and a neo-classical design of key fret on gilt above a brown lambrequin patern.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Maker)

Material: bone china, enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 11923

Accession Number: 1986.125.2

Boullion Saucer

A finely potted saucer, of simple round form with gently sloping sides and a straight foot rim. It has gilt rims and a neo-classical design of key fret on gilt above a brown lambrequin patern.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: Cauldon Ltd. (Maker)

Material: bone china, enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 11924

Accession Number: 1986.125.3

Dress/ Smock

White, olive and black woven plaid with vertical black bid's-track jacquard; broad neckline; body gathered all around to yoke; patch pockets at left and right; short sleeves; 4 mismatched buttons in cneter back placket; placket open to hem; unlined; cotton tape loop inside front yoke.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jacquard, stitching, machine-made, weaving

GUSN: 11925

Accession Number: 1993.276

Sugar Bowl

Partial tea service. A sugar bowl with double bamboo-like handles, it flares inward at the bottom, with sides that slope in gently. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11930

Accession Number: 1986.127.2A

Sugar Bowl Lid

Partial tea service. A sugar bowl with a flat cover and a cylindrical flange and bamboo loop finial. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11931

Accession Number: 1986.127.2B

Pitcher

Partial tea service. A tall pitcher with sloping cylindrical sides, a simple "C" shape handle and a circular footring. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, lead glaze, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11932

Accession Number: 1986.127.3

Women's Two-Piece Suit

Bronze silk shantung; notched collar; velvet applique on upper collar; six large covered buttons concealed in front placket; slits at hem side seams; top-stitched seams; weighted hem; long sleeves, gathered at shoulder with two covered buttons at cuff; fully lined in cream silk twill. Matching skirt...

Date: 1904-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, cloth, silk (textile), taffeta, twill, velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11934

Accession Number: 1993.280.1-.2

Sugar Bowl Lid

It has a domed cover with a cylindrical flange, loop finial and is transfer printed with a long floral spray.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11935

Accession Number: 1986.128.1B

Creamer

It has a bulbous body with an inward sloping shoulder, turning tinto a wide curved spout. It has a tall loop handle and it is transfer printed with a long floral spray.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11936

Accession Number: 1986.128.2

Coffeepot Lid

A domed cover with a cylindrical flange and "C" scroll knop. Transfer printed in brown are floral outlines and painted blues and yellows in flowers. It has a gilt outline decoration.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11939

Accession Number: 1986.130B

3-Piece Dress

Skirt with an evening and a day bodice. Low neck bodice- Black lino weave silk over black silk; wide, scooped neckline; pleated black chiffon collar, wide with ruffled edge; pleated center front and back; hook and eye closure down center front of lining, snaps on woven top; Waist pointed at front; ...

Date: 1899-1907

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, gauze, machine-made, net (textile), satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 11941

Accession Number: 1993.284

Soup Bowl

Shallow with a curved well and a flared rim. It is decorated in "flow blue" with large freehand leaf designs around the rim and well. It has a single stylized flower at the center.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Petrus Regout & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, lead glaze, underglazing

GUSN: 11942

Accession Number: 1986.133

Shoes

White satin; rounded point at toe; curved, covered heel; double rosette at toe of chiffon with satin centers; kid and canvas lining; leather sock and sole.

Date: 1905 ?-1915 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, chiffon, leather, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11943

Accession Number: 1993.285

Plate

Of medium, round size, molded with a lobed well and 16 faceted sides to the rim. It has a cream-colored ground with a hand-painted overglaze enamel. It has a decoration of a trailing stylized leafy vine in emerald green and purple.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lead glaze, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11944

Accession Number: 1986.136.2

Relish Dish

It is colorless and has a scalloped edge and diaper pattern.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11945

Accession Number: 1986.138

Basin

A twelve-sided basin with a transfer print decoration of a Chinoseire pattern of buildings, fences, and a large vase with a border of leaves, vines and a building, "The Temple". The design is on the inside in a circular band at the bottom of the basin and around the rim. Around the outside the basin...

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 11946

Accession Number: 1986.32.2

Waste Bowl

A circular panelled bowl with a transfer print decoration of a Chinoseire pattern of buildings, fences, and a large vase with a border of leaves, vines and a building, "The Temple".

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 11947

Accession Number: 1986.32.3

Waste Bowl

A circular panelled bowl with a transfer print decoration of a Chinoseire pattern of buildings, fences, and a large vase with a border of leaves, vines and a building, "The Temple".

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 11948

Accession Number: 1986.32.4

Souvenir Spoon

A shallow egg shaped bowl, having a tapered shield handle with a molded relief decoration of a palm tree and an inscription. It shows a mountain, palmette and an Asian boat.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Bucherer of Switzerland (Maker)

Material: casting (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11949

Accession Number: 1986.613.2

Souvenir Spoon

A shallow egg shaped bowl, having a tapered shield handle with a molded relief decoration of a sunburst with a facial expression and an inscription.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: Bucherer of Switzerland (Maker)

Material: casting (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11950

Accession Number: 1986.613.3

Area or scatter rug

Rectangular, flat woven; coarse beige and green wool. Geometric designs of interlocking green-lined octagons and pair of 8-point stars with dot centers forming tracery appearance. Green border; remains of fringe on ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11951

Accession Number: 1986.71.4

Washing Machine

Cataract washing machine with original instruction book; Copper tub set in iron casing with mounted wooden wringer. Motor and faucet hook-up below tub

Date: ca. 1924

Maker: 1900 Washer Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 11952

Accession Number: 1997.36

Portrait of a Woman

Three-quarter length oil portrait of an unidentified woman. Woman is seated in a red chair, holding a book. She is dressed in black with a lace collar and bonnet. The frame is mahogany with a gilt inset, very plain. Paired with 1997.24.2.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11953

Accession Number: 1997.24.1

Portrait of a Man

Three-quarter length oil portrait of an unidentified man. Man is seated in a red chair dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a black cravat. He has a slight beard. The frame is plain mahogany with gilt insets. Paired with 1997.24.1.

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11954

Accession Number: 1997.24.2

Turkish Slippers

White velvet; "Turkish slippers"; mule-type; pointed toe embroidered with large floral motif in silver and gold metallic thread; gold metallic braid around body; low, gilded heel; leather sole; velvet sock.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, gilding, stitching, leather, braid, thread, metallic (color attribute), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11955

Accession Number: 1993.286

Vase

A matte-finished glass vase, of baluster shape with a narrow neck and a flared rim. It is free-blown and has thin walls of opaque white glass, with enameled pale peach matte-finish. It is enamel painted with a polychrome basket of fruit framed by a gold trellis and ivy. It has a leaf sprig on the re...

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, glassblowing, gilding, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11956

Accession Number: 1986.142.2

Vase

A matte-finished (frosted) glass vase, of urn-like baluster form with a flared rim, its body is in three segments on a round pedestal base. It is a colorless glass with rings of fanciful stylized leaf patterns in pale pink enamel and gilt trim.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, enameling, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11957

Accession Number: 1986.143.2A

Print of a Drawing

Print of a pencil drawing of Mrs. James R. May (Mary Ann Morison) seated before a fireplace in the Rundlet-May House. In a simple wooden frame.

Date: November 1933

Maker: Bellamy (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11958

Accession Number: 1971.1410.1

Print of a Drawing

Print of a pencil drawing of Mrs. James R. May (Mary Ann Morison) seated before a fireplace in the Rundlet-May House. It is matted.

Date: November 1933

Maker: Bellamy (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11959

Accession Number: 1971.1410.2

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