Historic New England

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with a pierced and carved top featuring an abstract floral design, twenty teeth (two missing).

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103014

Accession Number: 1935.1530

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a repeating lyre design over a frieze of fruit, twenty-six teeth (one missing).

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103015

Accession Number: 2008.4.5

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with carved and pierced top featuring a center flower with radiating abstract foliate scrolls, fourteen teeth.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103016

Accession Number: 1934.1277

Hair comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a pierced and carved top featuring a zigzag border with flames and a frieze of scrolling flowers, twenty-four teeth (five missing)

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103017

Accession Number: 1934.1278

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with carved and pierced floral top and fifteen teeth.

Date: 1810-40

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, carving (processes)

GUSN: 103018

Accession Number: 1933.399

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with carved and pierced floral and trellis design top and fourteen teeth.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103019

Accession Number: 1936.817

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved top featuring a zigzag and bead border and a frieze with a foliate swag, seventeen teeth (two missing).

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103020

Accession Number: 1933.1038

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a floral and roundel design, twenty-four teeth (one missing)

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103021

Accession Number: 1932.112

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a flared carved and pierced top featuring a floral and scrolled foliage design, seventeen teeth (four missing).

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103022

Accession Number: 1933.690

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved top featuring a central urn with scrolling flowers and foliage, seventeen teeth.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103023

Accession Number: 1951.70

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top in a chrysanthemum pattern, twenty-one teeth (one detached).

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103024

Accession Number: 1934.1946

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a scrolling foliage design, eleven teeth (one broken off).

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103025

Accession Number: 1936.563

Creamer

Bulbous tapers to top; flared rim & spout; circular steppd. foot; hndl

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59398

Accession Number: 1942.4090

Creamer

Baluster with circular foot; broad spout; scroll handle

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 59399

Accession Number: 1942.4091

Bread Tray

Rectangular with flared sides; black ground with gold dec; green. line border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59400

Accession Number: 1942.4547

Coaster

Red; cylindrical shape with gold stencilled foliage decoration.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59401

Accession Number: 1942.4556

Compote

Colorless; round; cut facets & etched grapevine; clear.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59402

Accession Number: 1942.4577

Side Chair

Carved crest; cane back with splat stiles; urn & ball finials; black

Date: 1690-1705

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59403

Accession Number: 1956.68

Electric Lamp

Lantern shape with open shade with pierced galleries. Cylindrical shaft, circular base painted black. Electrified.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59404

Accession Number: 1942.5023.1-2

Champagne Bottle

For champagne; dk. gr. glass with cork & wire cage

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Taylor Wine Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 59405

Accession Number: 1982.1227

Champagne Bottle

Dk. green glass with cork & wire cage; for champagne.

Date: 1937

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59406

Accession Number: 1982.1228

Bottle

Pale green; rectangular , oval face with indentation.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59407

Accession Number: 1942.5024

Decanter Label

Rectangular on chain; "sherry" surrounded by border.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59408

Accession Number: 1942.5025

Decanter

Clear; round, taper at base, flare at shldr; stopper; facets & gadrn.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59409

Accession Number: 1942.5026AB

Vase

Round base, fluted rim; diamond pattern overall; milk glass.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59410

Accession Number: 1942.5027

Fireplace Grate

Two back shafts with flattened knobs; two front. shafts knobs top and bottom

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59411

Accession Number: 1942.5028

Doorknob

Clear, round, diamond motif

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59412

Accession Number: 1942.5029

Paneling

Fielded panels; 2 fluted pilasters; 1 medal; moldings; green paint.

Date: 1908

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59413

Accession Number: 1942.5030

Skeleton Key

Skeleton key with a large oval ring; affixed to wall.

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59414

Accession Number: 1942.5031

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and turned feet.

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59415

Accession Number: 1955.77

Side Chair

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and double ball-turned front feet.

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59416

Accession Number: 1955.78

Side Chair

Side chair. Beech. Carved crest, cane back and seat. Turned stiles with ball and urn finials. black paint. Turned feet, front carved stretcher with vegetal forms and c-scrolls. Rectangular side and rear stretchers. Rests on block-and-urn front legs and double ball-turned front feet. Repainted...

Date: 1715-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59417

Accession Number: 1955.79

Silhouette

Positive-cut full-length silhouette by Auguste Edouart showing a man in an interior scene. Figure is shown in a profile view and holds a paper in his left hand and is pointing with his right hand. Framed.

Date: 1842

Maker: Edouart, Auguste (Artist)

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

GUSN: 59418

Accession Number: 1942.1601

Portrait of a Man

Framed oval portrait in watercolor on ivory of a man shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Man is wearing a brown coat over a yellow and white striped vest. Frame has boughs of foliage which are suspended from a central pendant in the form of oak leaves and acorns.

Date: 1803

Maker: Cox, S. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59419

Accession Number: 1942.1602

Miniature Portrait

Framed oval watercolor portrait of a man shown in bust-length, three-quarter view. Man is wearing a brown coat and white stock. Octagonal frame.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59420

Accession Number: 1942.1603

Silhouette

Negative-cut silhouette depicting a woman in a bust-length profile view with delineated lace, bows, and hair.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, graphite (mineral)

GUSN: 59421

Accession Number: 1942.1611

Silhouette

Framed negative-cut silhouette of a man in a right-facing profile view with delineated ponytail and ribbon. Rectangular wood frame with octagonal mat.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, graphite (mineral), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59422

Accession Number: 1942.1612

Miniature Portrait

Oval miniature bust-length portrait of a man turned in 3/4 view, wearing a black suit and cravat with a red and green pin.

Date: 1836

Maker: Guillet, C. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59423

Accession Number: 1942.1629

Miniature Portrait

Bust-length profile portrait of a man wearing a dark blue coat and white stock with a black oval mat and ornate frame.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 59424

Accession Number: 1942.1636

Sailor's Valentine

Two octagonal boxes hinged together with a decorative pattern of shells under glass.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 59425

Accession Number: 1942.2064

Figurne of a Woman

White, gray, and yellow figurine of a woman standing holding a cornucopia.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59426

Accession Number: 1942.2070

Armchair

High backed armchair with thirteen spindles, shaped arms, round legs, and a brown cushion.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: elm (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59427

Accession Number: 1942.2212

Tieback

Round pressed metal curtain tieback with a floral motif and traces of gilding. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal

GUSN: 59428

Accession Number: 1942.2215.1

Tieback

Round pressed metal curtain tieback with a floral motif and traces of gilding. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal

GUSN: 59429

Accession Number: 1942.2215.2

Tea Caddy

Turquoise square tea caddy with a mottled surface and replacement lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59430

Accession Number: 1942.2219

Curtain

Set of curtains with an allover floral design of white and blue on a red ground with a contrasting border with vines.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 59431

Accession Number: 1942.2220.1

Doorstop

Cast iron doorstop in the shape of a cottage with a green roof and flowers in the front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59432

Accession Number: 1942.2221

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59433

Accession Number: 1942.2222.1

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59434

Accession Number: 1942.2222.2

Candlestick

Candlestick with a square, stepped, and weighted base and a cylindrical incised shaft with a push-up slide. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Turner & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lead (metal)

GUSN: 59435

Accession Number: 1942.2223.1

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