Historic New England

Captain Stephen Phillips.

Framed photographic print of a portrait of Captain Stephen Phillips. Bust length portrait in profile all in an oval frame. He has a small pony tail. He wears a jacket with a high collar ans a jabot on his chest.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222958

Accession Number: 2006.44.1080

Triple Portrait

Print of Napoleon Bonaparte, Jean Cambaceres, and Charles Francois Lebrun. The largest part of the print is a circle that has the heads of each of these men. Each man is in a red coat and are in profile. Around them are their names, delcaring what role they hold in government. Beneath the cirlce is ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222959

Accession Number: 2006.44.1072

St. Michael and the Dragon

Framed painting of the Archangel St. Michael defeating the dragon. The saint stands on top of the green dragon and is about to strike it with his sword. In the left hand he holds a scroll that reads a latin inscription. The saint's armour, halo and sword are richly gilded. The saint's name is writte...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222960

Accession Number: 2006.44.1082

Edge of the Lake

Framed oil painting on canvas of a view taken from the edge of a lake. In the foreground is a tall and thin tree. There is a sailboat on the water and above the lake are some distant hills.

Maker: Clark, Eliot Candee, 1883-1980

Material: canvas, paint (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222965

Accession Number: 2006.44.1083

Brig "Leander" of Salem

Print of a ship called "Leander." There are seven figures aboard the ship, eighteen sailes unfurled, and two sails furled. An American flagg is flying off the back, on the first mast is a blue and white flag, and on the second mast is a red and blue flag with white stars. The land in the background ...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222976

Accession Number: 2006.44.1073

Portrait of Anna P. Wheatland

Photograph o f Anna P. Wheatland. Her body is turned slightly to the right and her head is looking over her left shoulder. Her hair is up and she wears a pink dress with a large white collar.

Date: 1890s

Maker: X.H. Shaw & Son (Framer)

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

GUSN: 222977

Accession Number: 2006.44.1074

View of Naples

Framed oil painting, depicting a "View of Naples", Italian school, 19th century. The seafront is lined with a large paved road, on which people are strolling. There are boats sailing on the water. In the background is the city of Naples, and in the distance are mountains and a smoking volcano.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gouache (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222978

Accession Number: 2006.44.1084

Portrait of Stephen Henry Phillips

Photograph of Stephen Henry Phillips. The paper was cut into an oval. His body is facing the viewer, but his eyes are turned to the left proper side. His hair is parted on his right side and he has long side-burns. There is a pin on his right lapel, and a pocket watch end through the top button of ...

Maker: Merrill, E. G. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222979

Accession Number: 2006.44.1075

View of Naples

Framed oil painting, depicting a "View of Naples", Italian school. The seafront is lined with a large paved road, on which people are strolling. There are boats sailing on the water. In the background is the city of Naples, and in the distance are mountains and a smoking volcano.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gouache (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222980

Accession Number: 2006.44.1085

Jacob's Vision

Painting of a man laying down to sleep wearing a robe and cape. His face is turned towards the stairs that go up into the clouds in the background. In the clouds are figures with wings on them. There are a few figures at the top, but are not colored. Three figures wear robes and are barefoot.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 222981

Accession Number: 2006.44.1086

Richard Wheatland (1762-1830)

Framed photographic print after a portrait of Richard Wheatland. He is in bust, facing the viewer. His hair is slicked back, and he is wearing a jacket, a shirt and a white jabot. The frame of the original painting is seen in the photograph.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 222984

Accession Number: 2006.44.1081

View of Gibraltar

Print of a view of Gibraltar. In the foreground are water and ships with sails unfurled. Down the center of the print is a walkway lined with cannons on the left. The path leads to land that is a mountain.

Maker: Sutherland, Thomas, 1785-1838 (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222985

Accession Number: 2006.44.1087

St. Paul's Cathedral

Print of St. Paul's Cathedral. In the foreground is a girl selling flowers, five coaches, and people walking on the right. The print focuses on a large building with twenty corinthian columns. There are towers on each side, a clock is on the left side and a large green dome in the middle.

Date: 1851

Maker: Shepherd, George Sidney, 1784-1861 (Artist) Day & Son (Engraver) Ackermann, Rudolph, II, d. 1868 (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), ink

GUSN: 222987

Accession Number: 2006.44.1088

Frame

Rectangular gilded glass frame. On the back are metal clips to hold it up.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 222988

Accession Number: 2006.44.1094

Photograph of family

Photograph of a family. A man with combed hair in a suit jacket and tie, with a white button up shirt and holds a baby. On the left side sits a woman who is wearing a dress with elbow length sleeves and a square neck.

Maker: Clark's Salem Art Shop (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographic materials

GUSN: 222990

Accession Number: 2006.44.1089

Framed photographic print of Stevie Phillips as a child.

Framed photographic print of Stephen Phillips at three years old. He is portrayed in bust and profile. He has abundantly curly hair, and wears a white gown.

Date: 1910-12-01

Maker: Merrill, E. G. (Photographer)

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

GUSN: 222991

Accession Number: 2006.44.1095

Knitting Needle and Sheath

Knitting needle shealth and needle. Embroidered striped cotton twill cut in the shape of a hand and bound all around with buttonhole stitch in green silk. Has steel knitting needle inserted into sheath and also a calling card of "Mrs. Statie A. Jones."

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), steel (alloy), embroidering

GUSN: 223160

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.1A-C

Knitting Needle

A single steel knitting needle with a calling card attached of "Mrs. Charles C. Jones"

Date: Late 18th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223165

Accession Number: 2008.12.149.2

Doll's Tableware Service Box

Tan rectangular box with printed Blue Willow pattern on all sides of cover. Three plastic windows on top.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 223168

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.1AB

Doll's Teapot

White plastic teapot with cover decorated all over with "Blue Willow" pattern.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 223190

Accession Number: 2008.12.155.2AB

Prom Dress

"Waltz Length" white nylon strapless dress with bubble skirt, lined with white nylon net and having a floral border motif printed and flocked in light blue, green, and white. Shirred bodice front has blue satin bow under bust. Metal zipper, crinoline attached.

Date: 1961

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: nylon, satin

GUSN: 223191

Accession Number: 2008.12.16.1

Prom Dress Pattern

Paper dress pattern for pink prom dress with white lace overlay in original paper envelope.

Date: 1962

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223192

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.3

Prom Dress

"Waltz length" pink taffeta dress with overlay of white lace. Bodice has pink spaghetti straps. Ruffled nylon net underskirt.

Date: 1962

Maker: Nylander, Barbara Gould, 1912-2003 (Maker)

Material: taffeta

GUSN: 223196

Accession Number: 2008.12.17.1

Prom Dress

Prom dress, waltz length, white floral lace top with scoop neck and pale green multi-layered skirt.

Date: 1963

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), nylon

GUSN: 223198

Accession Number: 2008.12.18.1

Prom Dress

Full length sleeveless dress with scoop neck. Blue taffeta overlaid with matching organza, skirt lined throughout with white pellon. Bodice ornamented with crystal beads and sequins, shaped with pleats caught together with a narrow vertical band at the center below the bust. Has attached white nylon...

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223199

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.1

Prom Shoes

Pair of prom shoes worn with blue full length prom dress with scoop neck, 2008.12.19.1.

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 223200

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.2AB

Tiara

Rhinestone tiara worn with blue full length prom dress with scoop neck, 2008.12.19.1.

Date: 1964

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), rhinestone

GUSN: 223202

Accession Number: 2008.12.19.3

Wedding Dress

Women's wedding dress, gray silk overdress with underslip. Metallic embroidery on bodice and around buttons at cuffs.

Date: September 13, 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), chiffon, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 223203

Accession Number: 2008.12.2

Wedding Dress

Ivory satin wedding dress with satin covered buttons down back and high collar. Beaded decoration at neckline, long sleeves with puffed shoulders.

Date: 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 223204

Accession Number: 2008.12.3.1

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit. Navy blue tailcoat [A], with white vest [B], and navy blue pants [C] with matching navy blue and white suspenders [D].

Date: June 24, 1938

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 223208

Accession Number: 2008.12.5A-D

Baby Book

White baby album containing photographs, baby teeth in envelopes, a certificate of vaccination, a drawing with musical notation on the back. On the cover, "Our Baby" is sewn in white thread, as are white and pink flowers with green leaves; pages inside are a light blue, the binding is green.

Date: ca. 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cloth, bindings (gathered matter components)

GUSN: 223217

Accession Number: 2007.14.13

Child's Christening Dress

White cotton and lace child christening dress. Lace neckline, ends of sleeves. At hem, three tiers, with leaf design on top two, floral design on bottom tier; pleats at neckline, long sleeves.

Date: 1903

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 223218

Accession Number: 2007.14.1

Photograph

Photograph of Charles Lane Goss; black and white photograph of Goss as infant on arm chair wearing christening dress. Green matting providing circular frame around photograph; embossed detailing around border. Black cardboard on backside of matting.

Date: 1903

Maker: Osgood, H. W. (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223222

Accession Number: 2007.14.12

Wedding Dress

Long wedding dress made of fuchsia cotton, overlaid with pale pink cotton and trimmed with mulit-colored floral tape and narrow white lace. Styled with long pointed sleeves, which lack the fuchsia underlayer. Bodice has scoopneck and empire waist. Full skirt border by one inch pink and white lace.

Date: 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 223224

Accession Number: 2008.12.15.1

Wedding Announcement

Wedding announcement for Karen Nylander and Norberto Gerado Juan Ankone, June 14, 1975 Hancock, New Hampshire.

Date: 1975

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223225

Accession Number: 2008.12.15.2

Flagon

English, lighthouse-style pewter flagon with domed lid; acorn knop; double scroll handle; concave skirt; and single diamond-shaped touch mark on inside bottom.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), English pewter, tin and tin alloy

GUSN: 223232

Accession Number: 1950.444

Pig Costume

Pig costume with pinned tail and snap closures. Pink pig mask with red and black painted featuers.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 223238

Accession Number: 2008.12.60.1AB

Flagon

Pear-shaped pewter flagon with hinged, shallow-dome lid with thumb rest; curved handle; and bands around body, base, and mouth.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223239

Accession Number: 1950.449

Mask

Pink bunny mask with yellow painted eyes and black whiskers.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 223240

Accession Number: 2008.12.60.2

Teapot

Pumpkin-shaped pewter teapot on scroll embellished feet. Domed, hinged lid with wooden black-painted flower knop; curved scroll embellished spout; and S-shaped black-painted wooden handle with thumb rest.

Date: 1837-1847

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223277

Accession Number: 1993.475

Sugar Bowl

Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl with domed lid, ball knop and a pair of opposing scrolling S-shaped handles.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223278

Accession Number: 1993.476.1AB

Cream Pitcher

Footed pewter creamer with flat spout and scrolling S-shaped handle with thumb rest.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 223279

Accession Number: 1993.476.2

Cup

Tiny, round pewter cup with straight sides and attached saucer. Two small holes were drilled into the cup near the rim.

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 223280

Accession Number: 1993.698

Teapot

Pumpkin-shaped pewter teapot with leaf-shaped feet; long curved spout; over-the-top embellished handle; and domed, hinged lid with leaf and squash knop.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 223281

Accession Number: 1993.702

Tile

Two carved earthenware tiles with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paint (coating)

GUSN: 223282

Accession Number: 2009.42

Tile

Tile, bird in a flowering tree with spikey branches, a butterfly and foliage near a stream/body of water; upper and bottom margins are geometric borders; design in dark blue, light blue and white

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 223283

Accession Number: 2009.43

Tile

Box and tile set. White and red box [A] " New England Tile Tale" printed on cover with a white and black image of a church; Tile [B] is cream with wood border and reddish back, depicts a black sketch of a house (signed Jack Frost) and story of a "Timid Tory" written on the bottom

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), ceramic tile

GUSN: 223286

Accession Number: 2009.46AB

Quilt

Crewelwork bed cover, crewel wool on cotton and fustian, embroidered in red, blue, green, gray, and white. Originally made for bed hanging; later refashioned as quilted bed cover. Chinoiserie design; twining vines extending from rocky hillocks at lower edge; large and small floral and foliate motifs...

Date: ca. 1710

Maker: Fifield, Mary Thurston, 1667- (Embroiderer) Adams, Mary Fifield, 1694-1748 (Embroiderer)

Material: crewel wool, fustian, cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 223289

Accession Number: 2001.274

Dinette set

Maple table and four chairs. Table with cut corners and u-shaped fluted base. Chairs have panel backs, plank seats, stenciled chair back decoration of eagle and shield bearing stars and stripes.

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: National Chair Company (Manufacturer)

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 223301

Accession Number: 1999.107

Powder horn

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 223348

Accession Number: 2008.71.1

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