Historic New England

Rigid Fan

Shaker fan; rigid; turkey feathers; gathered into black kid pocket; brown satin ribbon strings.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), leather, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53546

Accession Number: 1943.502

Wentworth Coat of Arms

Three lions' faces and gold chevron on blue shield, dove above.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53547

Accession Number: 1943.506

Creamer

Black; ovoid body w/ reeded band around base and swag-and-tassel chain around body; high, upturned mouth.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes, molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 53548

Accession Number: 1943.509

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53549

Accession Number: 1943.510

Landscape with Castle

Ruined castle at left, man carrying load to cart at center.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 53550

Accession Number: 1943.512

Ruler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53551

Accession Number: 1943.520

Side Chair

Lobe-shaped back; carved and molded back frame, front rail and front feet.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 53552

Accession Number: 1943.523B

Toy Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53553

Accession Number: 1943.527

Chest of Drawers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53554

Accession Number: 1943.536A

Bed Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53555

Accession Number: 1943.538

Theorem Painting

Theorem painting of peaches, a plum, and white and purple grapes.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53556

Accession Number: 1943.539

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 53557

Accession Number: 1943.540

Reed Bowl

Small, woven reed basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53558

Accession Number: 1943.541

Round "Nantucket Lightship" basket with swinging handle. Wide opening and without lid. Made of wood staves/ribs, rattan/cane weaves, copper alloy rivets and burs, wood handle, and turned and grooved cherry wood base.

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, cherry (wood), reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 53559

Accession Number: 1943.542

Bootjack

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53560

Accession Number: 1943.544

Travel Razor Hone

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53561

Accession Number: 1943.546AB

Puzzle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 53562

Accession Number: 1943.547

Cup and Saucer

White, pink , gilt; cup:curved sides, ornate hndl; saucer:circular

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 57089

Accession Number: 1942.3863.13

Cup and Saucer

White, pink , gilt; cup; curved sides, ornate hndl; saucer; circular

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 57090

Accession Number: 1942.3863.14

Cup and Saucer

White, pink , gilt; cup:curved sides, ornate hndl; saucer:circular

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 57091

Accession Number: 1942.3863.15

Curtain

Allover floral, white & yellow on red ground; lined.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 57092

Accession Number: 1942.3864.1

Curtain

Allover floral, white & yellow on red ground; lined.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 57093

Accession Number: 1942.3864.2

Valance

Allover white and yellow floral on a red ground; lined.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57094

Accession Number: 1942.3864.3

Curtain

Allover floral, white & yellow on red ground; lined.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 57095

Accession Number: 1942.3864.4

Candlestick

Square base, fluted columnar shaft, disked bobeche with beaded rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57096

Accession Number: 1942.4404.1

Candlestick

Square base, fluted columnar shaft, disked bobeche with beaded rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57097

Accession Number: 1942.4404.2

Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823)

Half-length, three-quarter view portrait of Pope Pius VII; white and gold robes, right hand raised. Handcolored.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57098

Accession Number: 1942.4460

Coverlet

Coverlet with concentric diamond pattern in brown, cream, pink, and blue.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57099

Accession Number: 1942.4484

Rug

3 rectangular panels; wave-scroll & arrow, sm sqs. beige, rose, blue, green

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 57100

Accession Number: 1942.4501

Wallpaper

Yellow stripe alt. with beaded architectural stripe; gold/peach.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 57101

Accession Number: 1942.4715

Telephone

Black; rectangular base with 4 buttons, cradle & headset.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57102

Accession Number: 1942.4843

Rock

Spherical; flattened on bottom, pitted surface; brown, black.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 57103

Accession Number: 1942.4844

Whimsey

Wooden bird carvings positioned on springs on a tree-like cross-shaped stand. Painted red with gold spatters. One bird missing.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57104

Accession Number: 1942.1682

Doorstop

Rectangular; in shape of brown log cabin with green grass.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 57105

Accession Number: 1942.2707

Broadside

Engine pulling 2 coaches; red ink; text above and below illus.

Date: 1870

Maker: Antique Publishing Co. (Publisher)

GUSN: 57106

Accession Number: 1942.3250

Electric Lamp

Conical weighted base; cylindr. shaft; square shelf with "candle" fixt

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57107

Accession Number: 1942.3273

Shaker Box

Mustard; ovoid form, strap/nail contstruction; matching lid.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57108

Accession Number: 1942.3351

Powder Horn

Powder horn with ivory stopper. Carvings of: stars, anchors, Masonic symbols, Native American symbols.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), ivory (tooth component), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57109

Accession Number: 1942.3981

Candle Box

Rectangular ; scalloped front side, extended rear side with nail hole.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: staining

GUSN: 57110

Accession Number: 1942.3982X,C

Lantern

Conical star & diamond punched chim. ; colorls faceted shade.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 57111

Accession Number: 1942.3983

Swift

Plain turned shaft & vise; stay&nail body; finial; yellow ribbon

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57112

Accession Number: 1942.3985

Trinket Basket

Natural, bl, red; sq base, straight sides, round mouth, dome lid.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 57113

Accession Number: 1942.3986

Electric Lamp

Nat. finish; circular domed foot, baluster & reelstem; crescent on shd

Date: 1915-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 57114

Accession Number: 1942.3987.1

Toasting Fork

Cylindrical handle, telescoping shaft; 3 tines.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 57115

Accession Number: 1942.3988

Trinket Box

Rectangular hinged box, footed; dec. shell compositions overall.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57116

Accession Number: 1942.3990

Flask

Colorls; teardrop-shaped double bottle, ribbon crimped seAmerican

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 57117

Accession Number: 1942.3991

Manuscript

26 LINE VERSE; ADVICE FOR PURCHASING LAND.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57118

Accession Number: 1942.3992

Decoy

Dark brown feathers light brown, green; olive green bill, speckled head.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57119

Accession Number: 1942.3993.1

Decoy

Dark brown feathers light brown, green; olive green bill, speckled head.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57120

Accession Number: 1942.3993.2

Decoy

Dark brown feathers light brown, green; olive green bill, speckled head.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57121

Accession Number: 1942.3993.3

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