Historic New England

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242175

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.12

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242176

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.13

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242177

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.14

Theorem Painting

Theorem painting, oil paint on linen. Depicts roses and rose buds. Matted and framed under glass.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), linen (material)

GUSN: 242235

Accession Number: 1934.2853

Two alphabet samplers sewn together, smaller one stitched to the front of the other; larger piece has five complete alphabets plus "ABC" and "A-W"; numbers "1-6"; each line of letters divided by rows of cross stitch; tan and brown on natural linen ground. Smaller piece has three complete alphabets; ...

Date: 1835

Maker: Little, Rebecca Woodruff Brown, b. 1828 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242300

Accession Number: 1932.2466

Covered dish

Covered dish, Dedham Pottery, "Rabbit" pattern crackle ware.

Date: 1896-1943

Maker: Dedham Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 242580

Accession Number: 1923.355

Sampler

Cross stitch alphabet sampler; polychrome. Depicts a leopard at the foot. Stitched by Esther Green Stetson.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), embroidery (visual works), cross stitch

GUSN: 242595

Accession Number: 1933.6291

Sampler

Cross stitch sampler; sqaure with ivory linen ground; one alphabet, missing "J"; geometric cross stitch border; polychromatic, silk thread.

Maker: Hawks, Mary (Embroiderer)

Material: cross stitch, linen (material), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242596

Accession Number: 1933.6290

Needlework Picture

Framed needlework picture of Mt. Vernon on an ivory silk ground. Stitches used include: satin stitch and rice stitch.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242648

Accession Number: 1933.6265

Sampler

Cross stitch sampler, vertical rectangle; ivory linen ground; polychromatic; bird, animal and flower motifs, two crosses, one with a ladder with keys on either side; two crowns, one with initials below, the other with date below, geometric stripes on either side; one alphabet, missing "J".

Date: 1784

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242651

Accession Number: 1933.6260

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women in Empire gowns playing badminton. A dog lying on a blanket looks on. Floral arcade and half of a columned and domed gazebo appear in the background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block prin...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242875

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.2

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a group of three women in Empire dress, a child, and a man standing around a barrel (playing a game?) Half of a columned and domed gazebo appears in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block pri...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242876

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.3

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man wearing a turban and a woman in a bonnet standing in the bottom left corner. Stone steps lead up to a structure hung with scalloped and tasseled curtains. Part of a dragon fountain appears in bottom right corner. Panel framed by a l...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242877

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.4

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman in a bonnet, Empire dress and shawl standing in bottom right corner. Part of a dragon fountain appear at bottom left. Stone steps lead up to a structure hung with scalloped and tasseled curtains. Panel framed by a leafy arch at to...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242878

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.5

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Narrow strip placed over window. Five small fragments were glued together to create a strip with blue ground and clumps of brown leaves and both ends and in center. Block printed in grisaille on blue ground. Original manufacturer and designer are unkno...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242879

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.6

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women in Empire gowns playing badminton. A dog lying on a blanket looks on. Floral arcade and half of a columned and domed gazebo appear in the background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block prin...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242880

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.7

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a group of three women in Empire dress, a child, and a man standing around a barrel (playing a game?) Half of a columned and domed gazebo in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on left side [column on righ...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242881

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.8

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Narrow strip placed over window. Four small fragments were glued together to create a strip with blue ground and clumps of brown leaves at left end and in center. Block printed in grisaille on blue ground. Original manufacturer and designer are unknown...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242883

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.9

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man and woman kissing. They are seated back to back on the ground in the bottom right corner. Another man kneeling on an Empire chair is applauding. A dog is running away at bottom left. A stone railing with squat vase shaped balusters ...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242886

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.10

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a four wheeled wicker carriage with a small child seated inside [other half is 2010.27.1.13]. Greek temple facade in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on left side [column on right has been cu...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242888

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.11

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Rectangular panel placed over door. Ten small fragments were glued together to create a panel with blue ground and urn shaped tree in center. Tree is comprised of parts of the leafy arches and tree like columns. Block printed in grisaille on blue groun...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242889

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.12

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a woman pulling on a handle [other half is 2010.27.1.11]. Flat topped fluted column in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on right side [column on left has been cut off]. Pattern identical to 2...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242923

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.13

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man riding a horse and a small child raising a whip to a dog hitched to a cart. A staircase with a decorative "S" shaped railing and a griffen on a pedestal appear in the background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like col...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242926

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.14

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman in Empire dress seated on a square block. She is fanning herself and a parasol lies on the ground near her feet. An old woman with a cane stands behind her. A staircase with a decorative "S" shaped railing and a griffen on a pedes...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242927

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.15

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman holding a bouquet and wearing an Empire gown walking across a courtyard. Curved and arched wall with openwork balustrade appears in background with floral arches potted in two large urns. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tr...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242928

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.16

Bowl

Copper bowl with uneven rim. Metallic red painted finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 241484

Accession Number: 2006.44.3528

Bronze sculpture

Bronze sculpture of a barrel [A] with removable lid [B]. Barrel sits on a circular base surrounded by a shovel, pitcher, and basin. Lid has a sword handle sticking out of the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 241485

Accession Number: 2006.44.3529AB

Dressing case

Rectangular teak box with decorative brass trim. Top cover folds up to expose mirror. Single drawer under mirror with brass leaf shaped drawer pulls. Brass handles on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241486

Accession Number: 2006.44.3530

Dwarf Tall Case Clock

Dwarf tall case clock. Arched top with fretwork between three plinths with solid cast brass urn-shaped finials. White enameled face behind arched glass door. Spandrels with shields painted red, white and blue. Basket of flowers painted on lunette. Arabic numerals. Inscribed by maker. Plain swellled...

Date: 1819

Maker: Wilder, Joshua, 1786-1860 (Clockmaker) Attributed to White, Abiel, 1766-1844 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), crotch mahogany, eastern white pine (wood), veneer, brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 241487

Accession Number: 1999.277

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Overhanging top veneered in four panels surrounded by herringbone inner border. Thumbnail molding on front and sides. Rectangular case encloses two drawers over three drawers. All drawers with veneer surrounded with inlaid herringbone borders. U-shaped Inlay border around two to...

Date: 1730-1745

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer, eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 241488

Accession Number: 1942.1228

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Chippendale-style side chair; birch; three slats echo the chest; Marlborough base; upholstered seat with two rows of decorative tacks across the front and around the sides; six perpendicular tacks at each corner at the front.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), secondary wood, cloth, tacks

GUSN: 241489

Accession Number: 1985.695

Painted Blanket Chest

Grain-painted blanket chest; white pine.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 241490

Accession Number: 1959.1329

Chest-on-Chest

Chippendale-style, mahogany bonnet-top chest-on-chest; undulating oxbow-shaped base; three twisted flame finials. The two ouside finials do not have urns. Segmental arches at the top of the oxbow in the upper most drawer of the base combine crisp edges on the two convex areas with a gradually diss...

Date: 1764-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 241491

Accession Number: 1958.79

Portrait of David Spear

Bust-length portrait of David Spear, a Boston merchant, in white wig, with landscape to the right in the background. Oil on Canvas.

Date: 1775-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 241497

Accession Number: 2002.1

Bust of Ella Lowell Lyman (1837-1894)

White marble bust of Ella Lowell Lyman (A). Classical female form with hair pulled back in a braided bun. Bell flowers in her hair.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: sculpture (visual work)

GUSN: 241498

Accession Number: 2002.21AB

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers; four drawers; undulating skirt; string inlay at the top of the skirt; slightly splayed feet; eliptical brasses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241502

Accession Number: 1942.1478

Ribbon Back Side Chair

Chippendale side chair; three pierced slats that echo the pierced crest; beaded edge on Marlborough legs; "H" stretcher; stretcher across the back; cream damask upholstery; old webbing (probably original).

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), cloth

GUSN: 241503

Accession Number: 1942.1236

Portrait of Mary Thacher

Portrait of Mary Thacher, oil on canvas. Carved wood frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), canvas

GUSN: 241504

Accession Number: 1999.214

Foster Coat-of-Arms

Foster family coat-of-arms, oil paint on mahogany wood panel; primarily gold and red design on a dark ground; shield depicts three hunting horns hanging by three clover-shaped ribbons; motto "IBI LIBERTAS" on a banner painted at the foot of the shield; in original giltwood and gesso pierced rococo f...

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oil paint (paint), gesso

GUSN: 241505

Accession Number: 1992.172

Basket

Woven grass basket with lid. Squat cylindrical base [A] with wide vertical splats and narrow horizontal grass bands. Circular lid [B] with woven ring pull.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 241513

Accession Number: 2006.44.3531AB

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Meandering flowering vine, heavily embossed to imitate brocade or crewel needlework. Printed in metallic gold and silver on a beige ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241514

Accession Number: 2000.660

Basket lid

Woven basket lid. Circular lid made of coiled grasses. Small ring pull. Underside of lid has remnants of a blue color.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 241515

Accession Number: 2006.44.3532

Tongs

Carved wooden tongs. Tongs have carved handles of seated birds with rings on their heads [for the handles]. Carved spoon and fork serving end. Carved central wooden peg to tighten or loosen gripping tension.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241516

Accession Number: 2006.44.3533

Spoon

Wooden spoon. Wide handle and bowl. Handle has a crudely carved scene of St. George killing a dragon. Parts of the scene are outlined with maroon paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241517

Accession Number: 2006.44.3534

Set of Serving tongs

Pair of carved wooden tongs. One fork tong [.1] and one spoon tone [.2] Square handles with openwork carving of St. George killing a dragon. Handles coated with a yellow varnish. Tongs tied together with a yellow ribbon

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 241518

Accession Number: 2006.44.3535

Fork tong

Carved wooden fork tong. Square handle with openwork carving of St. George killing a dragon. Handle coated with a yellow varnish, fork section unvarnished. Tied to spoon tong with a yellow ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241519

Accession Number: 2006.44.3535.1

Spoon tong

Carved wooden spoon tong. Square handle with openwork carving of St. George killing a dragon. Handle coated with a yellow varnish, spoon section unvarnished. Tied to fork tong with a yellow ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241520

Accession Number: 2006.44.3535.2

Japanese mirror

Circular metal mirror with handle [.1] in original black lacquer fitted box [.2ab].

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), mercury and amalgam

GUSN: 241521

Accession Number: 2006.44.3536

Japanese mirror

Circular metal mirror with handle [.1]. One side of the mirror has a flat silver surface, the other is embossed with flying cranes, large flowering tree, two large Japanese symbols, and a vertical line of seven different Japanese characters. Handle is wrapped in bamboo

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 241522

Accession Number: 2006.44.3536.1

Japanese mirror box

Fitted black lacquer box for mirror [a] with lid [b]. Lid fits inside box bottom.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 241523

Accession Number: 2006.44.3536.2ab

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