Historic New England

Bedspread

Rectangular, white-on-white candle work bedspread with central floral medallion surrounded by foliate forms and geometric borders. Twisted fringe.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: Bates (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64649

Accession Number: 1970.615

Chair

Chair with five round spindles back between incised upper and lower rails. Caned seat. Turned front legs and two front stretchers, one round stretcher in rear and two on each side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64650

Accession Number: 1970.616

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Baby portrait, bust length, facing left. Brown curly hair, chubby face with rosy cheeks. Undefined blue and brown field.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64651

Accession Number: 1970.617.1

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Young girl, bust length view, facing right. Long brown hair and brown eyes. Somber countenance.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64652

Accession Number: 1970.617.2

Painting

Oval miniature portrait in polychrome enema of a young boy (about ten years old). Bust length, facing slightly let with light brown hair, chubby face, black tie and white collar. Oval surround of gold with rope twist edge. Hinged hook at top for chain; pin elements missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64653

Accession Number: 1970.618

Brass Souvenir

Circular stamped form with relief decoration in the form of a wreath enclosing bust of Charles Dickens. Logo for hanging at the top.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64654

Accession Number: 1970.619

Reliquary

Wood carved insets featuring a low-relief of Madonna and Child in circular reserve surrounded by a medallion featuring eleven saints with a Slavic script, under glass enclosed in a six point star brass case with red and aqua paste (?) gems, tracery motif.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), paste (glass), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 64655

Accession Number: 1970.620

Painting

Enamel wash hand painted portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Waist length view, facing ¾ left. Blue and brown ground. Circular gilt brass frame with palmetto like motif and beaded border. Surmounted by eagle and ribbon bow.

Date: 1890

Maker: Fremont, G. (Artist)

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64656

Accession Number: 1970.621

Placecard

Set of 37 (.1-.37) rectangular white cards, creased across the center. Red and green printed rose motif pasted as a decoration in each lower left corner. Thirty two cards are blank (.1-.32); five cards with handwritten ink inscription (.33: Mrs. George Holt, .34: Mrs. Henry Holt, .35 Mrs. Richards...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood pulp paper, pulp (modified plant material)

GUSN: 64657

Accession Number: 1970.622

Photograph

Reproduction black and white photograph of bust-length full face view of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a younger man, possibly as Governor of New York. Framed over another photograph. Black wooden frame. Promotional or souvenir type photograph.

Date: 1935

Maker: Berns, David (Copyright holder) Louis F. Dow, Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 64658

Accession Number: 1970.623

Daguerreotype Portrait

Molded composition hinged cover with relief design of rococo floral cartouche in a rectangular reserve with cyma curves. Interior of velvet lining with a cut-out floral design. Encloses a Daguerreotype under glass with an oval gilt brass mat. Depicts seated young woman, ¾ length view, in a dark sati...

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 64659

Accession Number: 1970.624

Account Book

An account book of James A. D'Arcy/962 Eddy St/Providence, R.I., showing time worked and materials used at various locations, beginning May 29, 1905 through July 1906. Lined or ruled paper with beige cardboard cover labeled The Gem.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64660

Accession Number: 1970.625

Daguerreotype Portrait

Maroon leatherette-covered hinged case with embossed floral and scroll decoration. Oval mat missing. Image is of a wrist length view of a woman in dark satin (?) cape with flat collar. Full face, slightly facing left. Glass marked at lower left corner Covill MFG Co/Extra

Date: 1865

Maker: Covill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs), imitation leather

GUSN: 64661

Accession Number: 1970.626

Miniature Portrait

Oval bust-length portrait of a young woman with ringlet hairstyle and high bodice white drop shoulder dress. In later frame with ball feet and beaded edge.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64662

Accession Number: 1970.627

Portrait of Stuart Holt

Photograph of pastel portrait of Stuart Holt (1876-1900) in brown tones; ¾ portrait bust with high collar and checkered tie in brown toned suit jacket with short lapels; set in oval frame and rectangular matting. Wood frame with thin gold colored inner frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64663

Accession Number: 1970.628

Drawing

Colored sketch of Bowen House from southeast, includes porte-cochere and rear ell with branches in upper left corner, architectural details accented in pink and green; otherwise body of house is uncolored. Set in black molded modern frame. .

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64664

Accession Number: 1970.629

Plate

One of a set of three plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64665

Accession Number: 1970.630.1

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64666

Accession Number: 1970.630.2

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64667

Accession Number: 1970.630.3

Bowl

Baronet patterned bowl; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64668

Accession Number: 1970.630.4

Food Dome

Plate dome with applied rose grip and a one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64669

Accession Number: 1970.630.10

Teapot

Teapot, sugar bowl and dome all surmounted with applied rose grip on white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64670

Accession Number: 1970.630.5

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer set with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64671

Accession Number: 1970.630.6

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome. ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64672

Accession Number: 1970.630.7

Eggcup

Egg cup with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64673

Accession Number: 1970.630.8

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dom...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64674

Accession Number: 1970.630.9

Cosmetic Jar

Pink colored glaze, bulbous circular body with hobnail decoration and applied rose decoration on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64675

Accession Number: 1970.631

Snuff Bottle

Bottle decorated by transfer print with hand colored detail; flat round shape with scallop edge; white ground with transfer print of Renaissance Florentine woman with large hat on gold background. Bordered with alternating trefoils and shells. Brown screw top with earthenware crown finial. Design on...

Date: 1925-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64676

Accession Number: 1970.632

Letter Opener

White handle with pink hand painted decoration and pointed brass blade.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 64677

Accession Number: 1970.633

Armchair

Gothic or Elizabethan revival open armchair. Carved crest rail. Ring turned stiles with open upholstered rectangular back. Turned arms with upholstered pads. Rectangular upholstered seat with pendants below front rail. Turned front legs with casters.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64678

Accession Number: 1970.654

Table Runner

Rectangular; short ends scalloped; embroidered "CH"

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64679

Accession Number: 1970.836

Hand Towel

Pink rectangular; self fringe; with central cream color deer & pine tree

Date: 1900-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64680

Accession Number: 1970.837

Box

Rectangular; hinged; geom. & floral carving; int. bl. velvet; mtn. scn. on lid

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64681

Accession Number: 1970.906

Photograph

Building facade

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64682

Accession Number: 1970.1275

Photograph

Corner view; side & rear of building.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64683

Accession Number: 1970.1276

Frieze Wallpaper

Garland pattern tinted with green, red, and blue, and varnished. Hung upside down in parlor so appears as arch rather than floral swag.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Frederick Beck & Co. (Maker)

Material: Lincrusta Walton

GUSN: 64534

Accession Number: 1970.503

Wallpaper

Scrolling baroque pattern in a cream field. Tinted red, blue, and green.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Frederick Beck & Co. (Maker)

Material: Lincrusta Walton

GUSN: 64535

Accession Number: 1970.504

Figurine

Standing full length figure of a Turk or Indian rifleman, matte polychrome enamel wash colors. Blue and white striped shirt. Striped sash. Pantaloons with gilt and blue meander. White boots or stockings, lion skin. Leaning on rifle. Baroque pedestal base with central cartouche and floral enamel deco...

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 64536

Accession Number: 1970.656

Vase

In the Japanese taste. Round club-shaped earthenware vase with wide cylindrical mouth and shaped shoulders. Cream-colored matte ground on white clay body with a black circular reserve with bird motif; white gilt reserve with architectural view and palm leaf. Circular bronze base with bracket like fe...

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64537

Accession Number: 1970.657

Pillow

Hand sewn square pillow of machine woven material with slightly ribbed texture. Muted pink color, loosely stuffed.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64538

Accession Number: 1970.658

Pillow

Pink machine woven pattern design pillow

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64539

Accession Number: 1970.659

Fireplace Tile

Floor to fireplace. Buff colored clay body with slip decoration, probably screened process. Brown and black Renaissance diamond border with circular devices enclosing a four-part scroll and palmettos design. Forms overall checkered pattern with border tiles of interlocking ovals and a floral element...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64540

Accession Number: 1970.660

Fireplace Tile

Buff slip ground with colorless glaze. Hand painted lilies with a separate blossom or sprig at each corner. Small vertical tiles with floral branch-motif and square tiles with birds on branches. Somewhat Japanese in style.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64541

Accession Number: 1970.661

Jardiniere Vase

Buff colored clay body with white tin glaze. Circular body with cylindrical neck, circular mouth and rounded lip. Tapered at bottom to a circular slightly canted foot. Over glaze decoration in the majolica style, with a cobalt blue field with yellow and green scrolling stylized floral motif. Scroll ...

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64542

Accession Number: 1970.662

Figurine

White matte porcelain body, molded. Figure of a young girl in romanticized renaissance dress, kneeling on a pillow and playing a lyre. Circular stepped molded base. Unmarked.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 64543

Accession Number: 1970.663.1

Figurine

White matte porcelain body, molded. Figure of a young girl in loose blousy dress or nightgown, kneeling on pillow with hands clasped in prayer with a book on her knee. Circular stepped molded base. Unmarked.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain), porcelain

GUSN: 64544

Accession Number: 1970.663.2

Shelf Clock

Block base with engraved and gilt floral scroll, canted inwards to two applied white marble columns and alternating black and white marble stripes. Hipped cornice. Marked P.S. in oval. Works replaces.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64545

Accession Number: 1970.664

Portrait of Lucy Bowen (1825-1863)

Oval bust portrait of Lucy Bowen (1825-1863; m. Henry c. Bowen 1844) with a carved gilt wood frame. Mrs. Bowen is portrayed wearing a pale yellow dress, gazing upward, her eyes are blue and hair a dark blond. Possibly an engagement portrait. The outer rim of the frame has typical Rococo cartouches o...

Date: 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64546

Accession Number: 1970.665

Figurine

Figurine of Milton in base metal with bronze patina on rounded molded base painted black.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 64547

Accession Number: 1970.666.1

Figurine

Figurine of Shakespeare in base metal with bronze patina on rounded molded base painted black.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 64548

Accession Number: 1970.666.2

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