Historic New England

Portrait of a Woman

Charcoal drawing of a young woman; three-quarter bust-length view. Blue velvet frame with an ovoid reserve. Under glass.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: Kuatz (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), glass (material), paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12704

Accession Number: 1971.1809

Centered ambrotype of an elderly woman, seated in a fur-covered chair. She wears a dark dress with a light colored shawl and holds embroidery in her lap. To the right is a tapestry covered table. White drap background. Wood frame has an applied spiral gesso rope at the center, gilded.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Cox, G. C. (Photographer)

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

GUSN: 12705

Accession Number: 1971.1810

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a seascape- possibly the Isles of Shoals, showing islands with trees in the foreground. Black painted molded wood frame, enclosed under glass by a white mat.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12706

Accession Number: 1971.1811

Watercolor

Drawing of a brick arched gate, grassy foreground. Backed with two boards held by wallpaper. White painted wood frame has a ribbed edge with silver gesso scrolls along the inner edge. Under glass with two white mats.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Tillon, H. I. (Maker)

Material: gesso, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), reeding, wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12707

Accession Number: 1971.1812

Print

Sepia-toned photo of a painting of the Armoured Saint, standing in a doorway. He holds a broken staff in his right hand, his left hand on his hips. A swag of fruit hangs above his head. in the background is a winding road leading to a castle on the hillside. Dark stained wood frame has a double rais...

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12708

Accession Number: 1971.1813

Block Print

Block print of the countryside on brown paper. A stone fence, at the right, in the foreground with nearby women tending a flock of grazing sheep. A stream, at the left, leads to a small town in the distance with a windmill atop the hill. Three part wood frame with an outer edge in acanthus leaf moti...

Date: dated 1886

Maker: Possibly Share, H. Pruett (Maker)

Material: block printing (relief printing process), glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12709

Accession Number: 1971.1814

Photograph

Simple oak frame with a white mat. Sepia-toned photo of classical ruins, probably Pompeii or Herculeaneum. Backed with brown paper.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 12710

Accession Number: 1971.1815

Photograph

Pair of black and white views of a catherdral, one interior and one exterior. Mounted together under glass with an off-white mat in a thin black molded frame.

Date: 1900-1971

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12711

Accession Number: 1971.1816

Photograph of a Steamship

Black and white photograph of a steamboat in stormy seas. Under glass in a simple black frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Muller, E., Jr. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12712

Accession Number: 1971.1817

Jesus and Mary Visiting St. Elizabeth and John the Baptist

Black and white print reproduction of Mary and Jesus visiting St. Elizabeth and John the Baptist surrounded by putti, sheep and an old man. Under glass in a off-white mat and a simple walnut frame.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12713

Accession Number: 1971.1818

Two Foxes

Backs of two bown foxes, one turning to look at the viewer. Elaborate gilt and gesso frame with beadings, fleur-de-lis and corn motif.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 12714

Accession Number: 1971.1819

Watercolor Landscape

Landscape of rock-lined path and a birch tree in a blue and green palette. Under glass in an off-white mat with a thin molded wood frame.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Possibly May, Mary Ann (Morison), 1844-1936 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12715

Accession Number: 1971.1820

Print

Forest scene with a temple in the background, depicting a winged young boy and a goddess with an eagle. Under glass in a molded gilt frame with a walnut exterior edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Adams, H. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12716

Accession Number: 1971.1821.1

Print

Forest scene with a temple in the background, depicting a winged young boy and a woman embracing. Under glass in a molded gilt frame with a walnut exterior edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Adams, H. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12717

Accession Number: 1971.1821.2

Landscape Drawing

Marshland in a predominately blue and brown palette. Under glass in an off-white mat and a simple wood molded frame.

Date: 1887

Maker: Morison, Elizabeth Whitridge (Maker)

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

GUSN: 12718

Accession Number: 1971.1822

Mary and Baby Jesus

A print of a religious scene with Mary holding baby Jesus flanked by two women praying (probably Anne and Elizabeth). Under glass in a wide molded wood frame. Pine back boards.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12719

Accession Number: 1971.1823

Photograph

Black and white photo of an Arc de Triomphe. City in the background. Rectangular oak frame, under glass.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 12720

Accession Number: 1971.1824

Globe

Plater celestial globe sits on a tripod base with ring-turned legs with three vase-turned stretchers. Brass ring surrounds the circumference vertically. The legs enclose the horizontal circumference.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), oak (wood), plaster, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 12721

Accession Number: 1971.1825

Book Rack

Flat rectangular base enclosed by hinged scallopecd ends with dark burl and blonde veneer forming a cameo and scroll pattern.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: veneer, burl veneer, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12722

Accession Number: 1971.1826

Cat Figurine

Hollow porcelain figurine of a sitting white cat. Pink bow tied around its neck, tall and spots, green eyes. Front paw resting on the mouse. Green base.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 12723

Accession Number: 1971.1827

Humidor

Barrel shaped jar with two sets of raised molded gilt stripes around the body. Domed lid with a mushroom finial.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 12724

Accession Number: 1971.1828

Matchbox

Gilt-colored cast metal rectanguloid box with a scrolled, raised motif on edges. Sits on four bracket feet. Hinged lid is stepped with central scrolled vine motif. Inside, it is undecorated.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, white metal

GUSN: 12725

Accession Number: 1971.1829

Rice Bowl and Saucer

A) A circular bowl with a slight flare lip and foot ring. B) Slightly dished saucer with a foot ring. Both are in brown lacquer without surface decoration.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 12726

Accession Number: 1971.1830AB

Opera Glasses

Opera glasses with red leather casing around frontal lenses. Painted black with brass-colored rims enclosing the lower lenses.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12727

Accession Number: 1971.1831

Eyeglasses Case

Tan leather case formed in two parts. Top sides over bottom. Rectanguloid with rounded corners. Top front has tooled and painted bust of a Native American chief, in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and his hair in pigtails at the front.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating), tooling

GUSN: 12728

Accession Number: 1971.1832

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Bottom covered in green burlap...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12557

Accession Number: 1971.1700.1

Dresser Box

Rectangular veneered boxes with mother-of-pearl string inlay on the front side and top. Inlay follows the contour of the box; corners with circular medallions. Central patera circular inlay. Central inlay on front around key hole. Interior lined with bright pink paper. Inside lid has an accordian li...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mother of pearl, veneering

GUSN: 12558

Accession Number: 1971.1700.2

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12559

Accession Number: 1971.1701.1AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12560

Accession Number: 1971.1701.2AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12561

Accession Number: 1971.1701.3AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12562

Accession Number: 1971.1701.4AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12563

Accession Number: 1971.1701.5AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12564

Accession Number: 1971.1701.6AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12565

Accession Number: 1971.1701.7AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12566

Accession Number: 1971.1701.8AB

Lighting Fixture

A) Candle arms for wall sconces. B) Pierced tin shades. Arms have a metal socket base, off-white cylindrical body and a metal candle socket which encloses a push-up spring for the candle. Circular shade holder is attached to the body by two thin metal arms. Shades have an outer layer of geometricall...

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), enamel paint, glass (material), piercing, plastic (organic material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 12567

Accession Number: 1971.1701.9AB

Portrait of Alexander Hamilton

Black and white reproduction of an engraving of Alexander Hamilton after a painting by John Trumbull. Mounted on matting. Under glass in a wooden frame and painted black.

Maker: Possibly Lawrence, C. A., Mr. (Printer) After Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Artist) Doll & Richards (Dealer)

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

GUSN: 12568

Accession Number: 1971.1702

Candle-size Lamp Shade

Beaded tapered cylindrical form. Lampshade with green, yellow and clear beads on the overall form with various length fringes.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), fringe, string (fiber product), wire

GUSN: 12569

Accession Number: 1971.1704.1-4

Sconce Fragment

Tin arm has four-pointed bottom socket, off-white enamel cylindrical mid-section, pierced tin drip pan surrounding metal candle socket. Encloses a push-up spring for the candle.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 12570

Accession Number: 1971.1705.1-3

Empire Side Chair

Empire period Klismos chair with simple curvilinear legs and stiles. Stiles enclose a single bowed back rung surmounted by bowed rectangular crest with "S" scrolled sides. Seat upholstered with floral figured silk in gold, tan and pink tones.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 12571

Accession Number: 1971.1706

Document Box

Simple flat rectangular veneered box. Hinged lid. Cutout keyhole on side front, no escutcheon. Steel lock and clasp.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12572

Accession Number: 1971.1707

"Cricket" Footstool

Painted black foot stool with plank constructed sides. Boot jack cut outs marked but never cut on straight sides that form legs. Rectangular top. Front and back apron has scrolled sides.

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 12573

Accession Number: 1971.1708

Hooked Rug

Hand-hooked, unshirred rug with colorful central medallion of fruit and flowers enclosed by scroll border and fleur-de-lys corners. Rectangular.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12574

Accession Number: 1971.1709

Pelerine

Cream-colored silk netted lace pelerine with a scalloped edge and a meanering border at hem and floral border at neck. Lappets at front, triangular shape at back, seamed at thee shoulders. Decorated with applied, cream-colored, blue-edged silk taffeta rosettes in two sizes. Net is dotted, closure is...

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 12575

Accession Number: 1946.52

Andiron

Cast iron rectangular slab steps upward to a horizontal support from flat horizontal feet. Round baluster curves form into goose neck tops. Round log stop.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 12576

Accession Number: 1971.1710.1-2

Hearth Brush

Round wooden handle, rounded at the top with a circular hole for hanging string. Green straw bristles held to the handle by string wound tightly around the handle and a woven area of straw and string. Rustic.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), straw (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 12577

Accession Number: 1971.1711

Ball-top Andirons

Two frontal cabriole legs nolded on the front side. Joining at a molded "open-fan" motif. Baluster has a triangular opening just above the fan, with a diamond shaped opening above the waist. Front side molded with rosettes and leaf patterns. Lemon shaped finial is brass with a raised ring at the cen...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 12578

Accession Number: 1971.1712.1-2

Small Bathtub

Oval straight sided basin with two applied scrolled handles at the ends.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12579

Accession Number: 1971.1714

Document Box

Rectangular box with cartouche shaped section on the lid and handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12580

Accession Number: 1971.1715

Shipping Crate

Rectangular shaped box with cotton ties inserted through holes in the bottom to hold it closed.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 12581

Accession Number: 1971.1716 AB

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