Historic New England

Portiere

A pair of door curtains constructed from sections of three printed cotton quilts. Each stripe is a different quilting design and a different chintz pattern, all in shades of yellow and brown (once purple, now faded). Backing is linen blockprinted in small red geometric pattern on undyed ground.

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting

GUSN: 58972

Accession Number: 1942.3131

Tieback

Pair of purple, oblong glass and gilt tiebacks with acorn and oak leaves.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 58973

Accession Number: 1942.3132

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58974

Accession Number: 1942.4058.1

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Lamp

Tall pewter lamp with a baluster-shaped body, three lion-shaped feet, and an urn finial. With a cream-colored shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59247

Accession Number: 1942.2808.2

Butter Dish

Transfer-printed rectangular butter dish with canted corners, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59248

Accession Number: 1942.2810.1

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59249

Accession Number: 1942.2810.2

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59250

Accession Number: 1942.2810.3

Saucer

Transfer-printed saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59251

Accession Number: 1942.2810.4

Cup and Saucer

Transfer-printed demiasse cup and saucer, decorated with a Chinese landscape with pagodas. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Crown Staffordshire (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 59252

Accession Number: 1942.2810.5

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59253

Accession Number: 1942.2812.1

Throw Pillow

Square solid yellow pillow with an applied oval pastoral scene of lions. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 59254

Accession Number: 1942.2812.2

Throw Pillow

Rectangular pillow with a pastoral scene of a man and bull, with fringe.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 59255

Accession Number: 1942.2813

Bowl

Green cut glass oval bowl with curved and faceted sides.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59256

Accession Number: 1942.2814

Teapot Stand

Polychrome hexagonal porcelain teapot stand with floral sprays.

Date: 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59257

Accession Number: 1942.2815

Candy Dish

Rose-colored rectangular dish with fluted corners and an overall floral and armorial motif.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59258

Accession Number: 1942.2816

Dish

Square jade dish with footed corners.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59259

Accession Number: 1942.2817

Bric-a-brac

Red cut glass shallow dish with a scalloped edge and an etched gold fish motif.

Date: 1800-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glass (material)

GUSN: 59260

Accession Number: 1942.2818

Bowl

Mustard-colored round dish that tapers to a footed base.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59261

Accession Number: 1942.2819

Jardiniere Base

Stained wooden round base for a jardiniere with a curved edge and serrated lip.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59262

Accession Number: 1942.2820

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing right, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59263

Accession Number: 1942.2821.1

Chinese Dog Figurine

Porcelain seated dog facing left, with a floral painted decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1780-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59264

Accession Number: 1942.2821.2

Jardiniere Base

Carved wooden jardiniere base with a cloud motif and a teak finish.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59265

Accession Number: 1942.2823

Candle Lamp

Blue, green, and gold electric lamp with a long stem, pierced shade, and hexagonal foot with an overall floral pattern.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59266

Accession Number: 1942.2824

Grand Piano

Black grand piano with three straight tapering legs with spade feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: Steinway & Sons (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), iron (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59267

Accession Number: 1942.2825

Beast Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a crouching beast with horns and teeth; matching wood base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59268

Accession Number: 1942.2828

Oriental Carpet

Teal ground with large floral motifs and insects and floral and geometric borders.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 59269

Accession Number: 1942.2829

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59270

Accession Number: 1942.2830.1A-C

Curtain Set

Yellow silk damask curtains with a Chinoiserie pattern. The set includes a valance (A), two side panels (B-C), and two tie-backs.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: French & Co. (Maker)

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 59271

Accession Number: 1942.2830.2A-C

Trinket Box

White oval lidded box with gilt paint and a grapevine relief pattern.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59272

Accession Number: 1942.2831

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