Historic New England

Fan

Dark brown wooden sticks and guards; printed brown paper leaf with gilt dots, stars and stylized flowers.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45493

Accession Number: 1953.M9

Gold lacquer sticks, pierced and carved in floral pattern; black satin leaf with top of painted blue satin with multicolor floral sprays; reverse is plain black silk; mother of pearl washer; brass ring.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lacquering, painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45494

Accession Number: 1953.M12

Fan

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; pink floral spray painted on center sticks; white satin leaf with flowering branches and a bird painted in pastel colors and gilt; mother of pearl washer; brass ring.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45495

Accession Number: 1953.M13

Rigid Feather Fan

Silver filigree handle with long white satin ribbon; rigid white goose feather leaf with traces of painted bird; white satin rosettes where leaf and handle join.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, feather (material), geese, painting (coating), satin, silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 45496

Accession Number: 1953.M14

Fan

Ebonized sticks and guards, set with spangles; black chiffon leaf sewn all over with silver sequins; metal washer and ring.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, staining, ebony (color), sequins (spangles), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45497

Accession Number: 1953.M15

Souvenir Fan

Souvenir fan; natural wood sticks and guards, very narrow; paper leaf printed with "Bois de Boulogne", "Nice", and "Trouville Sur Mer" scenes framed with roses; metal rivet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Possibly Marpy, Luc (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45498

Accession Number: 1953.M16

Souvenir Fan

Plain, narrow wooden sticks and guards; paper leaf printed with seated man and woman and small dog in brown, red and green; brass rivet and ring.

Date: 1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45499

Accession Number: 1953.M17

Fontange Souvenir Fan

Short and narrow wooden sticks and guards with carved and gilded floral design; pale green paper leaf painted with pink flowers and green leaves, highlighted in gilt; glued-on sequins; metal rivet and ring.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45500

Accession Number: 1953.M19

Folding Souvenir Fan

White wooden sticks and guards, carved and gilded floral sprays; olive paper leaf depicting David's painting of Napoleon crowning Josephine in white, red and brown; reverse white printed in green with bows, leaves, flowers and bees.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Francolin, Gilet & Cie. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45501

Accession Number: 1953.M20

Folding Souvenir Fan

Ivory-colored celluloid sticks and guards, short and narrow with carved floral design painted in gilt and pastels; white paper leaf printed with center medallion with figures, background of bows, swags and leaves in gilt, yellow and green; glued-on sequins; reverse printed with bows, musical instrum...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Duvelleroy, J. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), celluloid (cellulosic), paper (fiber product), printing (process), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 45502

Accession Number: 1953.M21

Folding Souvenir Fan

Short, narrow, white wooden sticks and guards, painted with silver floral design; thin paper leaf printed with pink and green floral spray and white lacy background; metal rivet and ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45503

Accession Number: 1953.M22

Bottle

Donut-shaped with short neck; blue with floral decoration; red inscription

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68246

Accession Number: 1969.1878

Miniature Jug

Red, unglazed body decorated with stylized black vines and a black bird. There is a red band near the base.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 68247

Accession Number: 1969.1879

Cup

Bowl shape; swirled gadroon decoration; protruding lip

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 68248

Accession Number: 1969.1880

Snuff Bottle

Wh with translucent red overlay; vase shaped; cork in top

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 68249

Accession Number: 1969.1881

Saucer

Deep sides; blue on white; transfer print oriental figs amid food

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68250

Accession Number: 1969.1882

Miniature Kettle

Very small; tripod legs; straight sides; handles with rings

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 68251

Accession Number: 1969.1883

Animal Figurine

Monkey in orient. cloth. ; head moves; tongue sticks out; blue, brn

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68252

Accession Number: 1969.1884

Animal Figurine

Lt blue; crouched monkey drinking frm cup; holes in back, cup

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68253

Accession Number: 1969.1886.1

Pickle dish

Asian man holding a small dish, decorated with flowers and butterfiles.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68254

Accession Number: 1969.1888

Oil Lamp

Red unglazed; cover separates from bottom; boat-shaped; two holes, raised decoration

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68255

Accession Number: 1969.1889

Bud Vase

Brt yellow; bulbous base; tall narrow neck; crackle glaze

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68256

Accession Number: 1969.1887

Animal Figurine

Lt blue; crouched monkey drinking from cup; holes in back, cup

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68257

Accession Number: 1969.1886.2

Bottle

Small; tapered body; rounded stopper, cork stuck in bottle; blue; white scenic motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark), earthenware

GUSN: 68258

Accession Number: 1969.1885

Teapot

Small; marblzd decoration; unglzd bottom; bamboo-like handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68259

Accession Number: 1969.1890

Jigger

Straight sides; gold bnd around rim; multi-colrd flwr/vine dec

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 68260

Accession Number: 1969.1891

Animal Figurine

Red, brn fish, 2 fins as legs; 2 holes in side; tail curved

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 68261

Accession Number: 1969.1892

Miniature Cup and Saucer

Plain, cylndrcl cup with gadrooned lip, s-shpd hndle; ftd saucer

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 68262

Accession Number: 1969.1896

Political Medal

Coat of arms with crown over red shield with white cross

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 68263

Accession Number: 1969.1899

Monkey Figurine

Rectangular base under a figurine of two dressed monkeys, one standing and one seated.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), stone (rock)

GUSN: 68264

Accession Number: 1969.1900

Group Figurine

Group of ivory figures on rectangular base. Man playing fiddle with dancing dog.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), stone (rock)

GUSN: 68265

Accession Number: 1969.1901

Function Unknown

Small; brown; torpedo-shaped; carved peasant figures dancng; sprng-actn neck

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), palm fiber

GUSN: 68266

Accession Number: 1969.1902

Artificial Fruit

Small lemon with hole; doll yellow color

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic)

GUSN: 68267

Accession Number: 1969.1903

Group Figurine

Blue, yellow, green; peasant laundress, standing

Date: 1825-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68269

Accession Number: 1969.1905

Figurine

Plychrm; standing woman, 18th c. clothes, holds pair

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68270

Accession Number: 1969.1906

Holywater Font

Blue, white, brown; bowl, crucifix on plaque

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68271

Accession Number: 1969.1907

Holywater Font

Blue, red, yellow, green; bowl, madonna and child on plaque

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68272

Accession Number: 1969.1908

Bud Vase

Brn, red, green; ovoid, small mouth; iris motif, pitted surface

Date: 1885-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, earthenware, enameling

GUSN: 68273

Accession Number: 1969.1909

Pitcher

Blue, yellow, white; footed, globular with small spout and handle; floral motif

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68274

Accession Number: 1969.1910.1

Pitcher

Blue, yellow, white; footed, globular with small spout and handle; floral motif

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68275

Accession Number: 1969.1910.2

Teapot

Brn; globular; pierced handle/spout, stepped lid; flower motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68276

Accession Number: 1969.1911

Figurine

Standing military man; rectangular base

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68277

Accession Number: 1969.1912

Record Cabinet

Record cabinet. Plywood. Painted black. Rectangular. One-shelf upper section. One-shelf lower section with molded kickboard.

Date: 1900-1963

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 68278

Accession Number: 1969.1913

Record Cabinet

Record cabinet. Plywood. Painted black. Rectangular. One-shelf upper section. One-shelf lower section with molded kickboard.

Date: 1900-1963

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 68279

Accession Number: 1969.1914

Plant Stand

Rectangular ; dark stain; flat top; pierced skirt; 4 straight legs

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 68280

Accession Number: 1969.1915

Cream Pitcher

Blue, white, black; globular; pinched spout, handle; acanthus; reserve

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68281

Accession Number: 1969.1916

Cream Pitcher

Blue, white, black; globular; pinched spout, handle; acanthus; reserve

Date: 1890-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 68282

Accession Number: 1969.1917

Teapot

Sea green; melon-shaped; short spout/handle; gilded knob

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68283

Accession Number: 1969.1918

Pitcher

Cream, green, purple; diamond-shaped, twist handle, iris and bird

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 68284

Accession Number: 1969.1919

Bud Vase

Tall, narrow porcelain bud vase with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 68285

Accession Number: 1969.1920

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