Historic New England

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

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

Photograph

View of hall & stairway

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64684

Accession Number: 1970.1277

Photograph

View of library; wall with bookcase

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64685

Accession Number: 1970.1278

Photograph

View of library; window wall with fireplace; alcove with sofa, table.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64686

Accession Number: 1970.1279

Photograph

View of music parlour; piano on rt; white marble? fireplace left

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64687

Accession Number: 1970.1280

Photograph

View of parlour with music parlour in background.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64688

Accession Number: 1970.1281

Photograph

View of bed chamber

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64689

Accession Number: 1970.1282

Bureau Scarf

Rectangular; cream color; twisted fringe; 2medall:br, or, tan & metallic.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64690

Accession Number: 1970.1298

Photograph

7 men in front of bowen house; in chronolog. order, l to rt.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64691

Accession Number: 1970.1301

Bowen Family Portrait

Photograph of Henry Chandler Bowen (1813-1896), Lucy Maria Tappan Bowen (1825-1863), and their eldest son, Henry Elliot Bowen (b. 1845).

Date: 1845-1847

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64692

Accession Number: 1970.1302

Coal Stove

Square top; 4burners; septagonal belly; plinth base with 4cabriole legs

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: The Wehrle Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 64693

Accession Number: 1970.1237

Linen Press

Two cases with two doors, shelves behind; Lower section has fourteen drawers; faux oak

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 64694

Accession Number: 1970.1238

Utility Table

3plank unpainted top; rounded corners; 4lgs, strtchrs; gray base

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 64695

Accession Number: 1970.1239

Bucket

Large spout; fluted base; bail handle and small handle; wooden grip; red tap

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 64696

Accession Number: 1970.1240

Gong

Pierced twice for hanging; used as cover

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64697

Accession Number: 1970.1241

Candlestick

White; circular base, socket; loop handle; maroon greek key border

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, marbling, transfer printing

GUSN: 64698

Accession Number: 1970.1017

Washbowl

White; maroon floral decoration; molded quartered sides; foot ring; inverted lip

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64699

Accession Number: 1970.1018.1

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65653

Accession Number: 1970.1220.1

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65654

Accession Number: 1970.1220.2

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65655

Accession Number: 1970.1220.3

Porch Rocking Chair

High caned back; curved crest; bowed flat arms; green

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65656

Accession Number: 1970.1221.1

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