Historic New England

Snuff Spoon

Oblong; tinned; one side with lozenge and leaf; ivory pick; metal spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 66453

Accession Number: 1966.1991

Perfume Vial

Egg shaped; silver cap; scrolling lvs; clear vial with wool inside

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66454

Accession Number: 1966.1992

Brooch

Circle; 6 semi-circular beads; wire bar across center; pin catch

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 66455

Accession Number: 1966.1993

Brooch

Narrow leaf chased with veins; turned under edges; long pin behind

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, gold (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 66456

Accession Number: 1966.1994

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait; shoulder. length; woman; light jacket with dark trim; dark bow at neck

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66457

Accession Number: 1966.1995

Carpet Section

Carpet with stylized flowers, peach lilies alternatine with red tulips; dark blue ground. Wall to wall carpet section.

Date: 1910

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Manufacturer) Pray & Son (Retailer)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66458

Accession Number: 1931.797.2

Photograph

Sepia; cathedral with trees & graveyard foreground

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66459

Accession Number: 1966.2126

Painting "Shepherdess Evening"

Woman right, long gown, white cap; two sheep at feet; thin trees behind. Title in large letters on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Davis, Charles Harold, 1856-1933 A. A. Childs & Co. (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66460

Accession Number: 1966.2127

Armchair

Yoke crest; curved stiles; bowed arms; vase splat; thick uphl. st

Date: 1735-1764

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 66461

Accession Number: 1975.255

Photograph

3 photos framed together; 3 women; 1 left. with cap; 1 right. with beads

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66462

Accession Number: 1982.92

Photograph

Black and white photographed framed together, depicting two women in winter coats on the left and a garden to the right.

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66463

Accession Number: 1982.93

Railroad Lantern

Deep blue glass bodywith a lip at the top; japanned tin fittings with a circular handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), japanning, piercing, metal

GUSN: 66464

Accession Number: 1982.94

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a woman in Queen Anne chair, wearing a wool suit and writing in lap

Date: 1925-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66465

Accession Number: 1982.109

Nib

Brass quill tips; an identical pair

Date: 1886-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 66516

Accession Number: 1966.2222

Pen

Wood; cylindrical handle with rounded end; steel mount for tip; with nib

Date: 1879-1900

Maker: Eagle Pencil Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66517

Accession Number: 1966.2223

Blotter

Three pieces; metallic. foil embossed to thick paper; triangle designs

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66518

Accession Number: 1966.2224

Side Chair

Bannster back; rush seat; double arched crest rail; turned base; black

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66519

Accession Number: 1968.82

Washstand

Rectangular; oval hole in top; two towel bars; four legs; lower shelf with drawer

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66520

Accession Number: 1968.90

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; black; gilt corner blocks and balusters; upper panel:fruit basket

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66521

Accession Number: 1968.92

Armchair

Arm chair with straight legs and stretchers; the wings, arms, seat, and cushion are covered with pink upholstery.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66522

Accession Number: 1976.184

Sewing Table

2droplvs; 2drawers & pullout sewing bag frame; twist-turound legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cedar (wood), turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66523

Accession Number: 1976.461

Photograph

Church; rocky landscape; sea; 3 men; 2stanza poem below

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 66524

Accession Number: 1982.96

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66525

Accession Number: 1982.101.1

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66526

Accession Number: 1982.101.2

Bed

4posts; egg finials; square headposts, circular ftpsts; scrolled hdboard

Date: 1814-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66528

Accession Number: 1982.136

Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Wht; straight cup with buttrfly hndl; brown saucr with pnk & purp. flowrs

Date: 1883

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 66529

Accession Number: 1982.137

Fireplace Shovel

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; bell shape curved scoop

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66530

Accession Number: 1982.139.1

Fireplace Tongs

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; circular flattened ends; hinged

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66531

Accession Number: 1982.139.2

Coverlet

White; plain woven coverlet; bands of decoration; large swirled floral motif in center

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66533

Accession Number: 1986.900

Tablecloth

Wht; knotted border of rows; central vase of flower in star

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66534

Accession Number: 1986.901

Purse

Square flat bag, braided tassels & fringe, red

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 66535

Accession Number: 1966.2044

Mug

Circular, straight sides, applied handle, buff colored

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 66536

Accession Number: 1966.2240

Bowl

Sm. rice bowl w. circular foot, rice pattern on body

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 66537

Accession Number: 1966.2241

Wallpaper

Olive green blockprint on ungrounded off white oatmeal paper.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66538

Accession Number: 1931.787

Sconce

Wall medallion with center raised oval, painted cream and light blue

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 66539

Accession Number: 1931.791.1-2

Fireplace Tile

Square, blue & white diaper & cartouche, center octagon res.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66540

Accession Number: 1931.792.1-24

Carpet Section

Carpet with light pink, brown, and green vermiculated pattern.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66541

Accession Number: 1931.793

Bud Vase

Domed base with a thin stem, wood cylinder with a pierced leaf motif.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66542

Accession Number: 1932.1160A-D

Clothes Brush

Turned ivory handle, metal ring, blue velvet socket, brush

Date: 1881-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, ivory (tooth component), white metal

GUSN: 66543

Accession Number: 1933.1343

Needlework Box

Rectangular hinged box w. inlays of fruitwood, satin lined

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, mahogany (wood), mother of pearl, pine (wood), silk (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 66544

Accession Number: 1933.1373

Shawl

Multi-colored paisely shawl, paisely & solid stripes

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 66545

Accession Number: 1934.1018

Windsor Chair

Step-down windsor chair with splayed rear stiles enclosing seven spindles.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), paintings (visual works), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66546

Accession Number: 1937.1059

Camera

Textured black camera w. handle, leather case, eastman manuf

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 66547

Accession Number: 1944.875

Rocking chair. Pine, cane, unidentified wood painted brown. Flat double volute crest rail surmounts plain turned posts and seven curved spindles. Shaped seat frames caned center, rolled front skirt; S-shaped arms with two supports. Rests on Baluster and ring-turned legs and front stretcher and p...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66548

Accession Number: 1966.383

Chest of Drawers

Hepplewhite style front, 4 drawers, tapered french feet

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 66549

Accession Number: 1966.384

Pitcher

Bulbous body, ring at neck, applied molded handle, patterned

Date: 1878

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66550

Accession Number: 1966.386.1

Basin

Sm. concave foot, low circular form, molded lip

Date: 1878

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66551

Accession Number: 1966.386.2

Pitcher

Small pitcher, bulbous body, ring at neck, applied handle

Date: 1878

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66552

Accession Number: 1966.386.3

UNKNOWN ARTIFACT

False bottom w. 5 holes, line & dot transfer design on rim

Date: 1878

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66553

Accession Number: 1966.386.4

Soap Dish

3 parts, reticulated drainage tray, circular domed lid

Date: 1878

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 66554

Accession Number: 1966.386.5A-C

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