Historic New England

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man showing a board with inscriptions.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171154

Accession Number: 2006.44.2142

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a long haired beggar walking.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171155

Accession Number: 2006.44.2147

Netsuke

Wooden carved netsuke of two sitting monks.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171156

Accession Number: 2006.44.2153

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke with two sitting figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171157

Accession Number: 2006.44.2127

Box

Japanese lacquer covered box with hinged lid and inner compartments. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171158

Accession Number: 2006.44.2344

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man eating and a servant.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171159

Accession Number: 2006.44.2143

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a dramatic player with a mask.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171160

Accession Number: 2006.44.2149

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of two men sitting on a stone. Chinese character on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171161

Accession Number: 2006.44.2145

Bedspread

White bedspread with fringe and crocheted stripes with diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171162

Accession Number: 2006.44.2384

Four-post bed

Mahogany, Sheraton style, custom-made four-post bed. Carved fluted posts with flame finials and block feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171163

Accession Number: 2006.44.2351

Cone shell

Cone shell, cone shaped with brown striped dot pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171165

Accession Number: 2006.44.2380

Bird figurine

Carved wood figurine of birds in trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171168

Accession Number: 2006.44.1418

Pendant

Carved jade pendant of a man laying on a leaf.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171169

Accession Number: 2006.44.1417

Worked stone

Carved rectangular white rock.

Maker: unknown

Material: rock

GUSN: 171171

Accession Number: 2006.44.1416

Box

Oval hinged metal box with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171173

Accession Number: 2006.44.1413

Jade carving on stand

Carved jade on wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171174

Accession Number: 2006.44.1415AB

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171175

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.1

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171176

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.2

Toilet set

Ceramic toothbrush holder and soap dish set. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171182

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573

Set of seven dinner plates

Set of seven porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171183

Accession Number: 2009.5.1

Toothbrush holder

Ceramic round, toothbrush holder and tray. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171184

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.2ab

Soap dish

Oval, ceramic soap dish with cover. Pink and gold with trefoils design. Acorn and leaves design on cover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171185

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.1A-C

Soap dish

Metal soap tray with two large hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171187

Accession Number: 2006.44.2575

Dinner plate

Dinner plate with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171188

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.1

Trash can

Oval shaped metal trash can. Yellow with flowers and blue bow paint.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171189

Accession Number: 2006.44.2574

Fireplace tongs

Tong with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170653

Accession Number: 2006.44.2102.4

Fountain pen

Black fountain pen with gold decorative end and tip.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170662

Accession Number: 2006.44.1137

Wooden gavel with engraved silver plate on handle. Inscriptions commemorate important Revolutionary War battles, people, and events. "Royal Savage" was a two-masted schooner that was part of the American Lake Champlain squadron. The "Royal Savage" ran aground and was burned by the British in 1776. "...

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 170665

Accession Number: 2006.44.1135

Partners' desk

Chippendale style kneehole partner's desk with seven drawers. Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170678

Accession Number: 2006.44.710

Library steps

Mahogany library steps with decorative cut out on top step.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170680

Accession Number: 2006.44.709

Sofa

Mahogany, Empire style sofa. Saber legs with decorative metal tips. Scroll carving on back and sides. Dark red upholstery with button seat and two roll shaped pillows. Some wear on upholstery.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170681

Accession Number: 2006.44.707

Side chair

Windsor birdcage side chair. Painted black with gold trim and Asian characters at crest rail and front stretcher. Fading of paint.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170686

Accession Number: 2006.44.708

Desk pad

Desk pad with light orange background. Brass corners with decorative design and leather backing.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 170701

Accession Number: 2006.44.1142

Fireplace fender

Brass fire fender with star pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170705

Accession Number: 2006.44.2047

Easy chair

Mahogany easy chair in the Chippendale style with carved front legs, pierced stretchers, and upholstered in green fabric.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170709

Accession Number: 2006.44.1173

Wall lamp

Brass, double Argand style wall lamp. Frosted grape design on sconces.

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 170722

Accession Number: 2006.44.963.1

Andiron

Federal brass ball-top andiron with two feet on the front.

Date: 1809-1826

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170727

Accession Number: 2006.44.2046.1

Wall lamp

Brass, double Argand wall lamp. Frosted grape design on sconces.

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 170730

Accession Number: 2006.44.963.2

Andiron

No description

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170731

Accession Number: 2006.44.2046.2

Bellows

Wooden bellows with a brass top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170733

Accession Number: 2006.44.2103

Armchair

Federal mahogany Martha Washington open arm chair with turned foot legs on casters, straight stretchers, and upholstered with a cream colored fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170734

Accession Number: 2006.44.1181

Fireplace poker

Brass poker with hexagonal handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170735

Accession Number: 2006.44.2102.2

Fireplace shovel

Brass showel with hexagonal handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170736

Accession Number: 2006.44.2102.3

Cigarette box

Porcelain smoking box with brass hinge and painted purple and red flowers on the sides and top.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170737

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.1

Matchbox

Porcelain matchbox with painted purple and red flowers on the top and bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170741

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.2

Fireset stand

Brass stand for a fireplace tool set.Two front feet and an hexagonal handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170745

Accession Number: 2006.44.2102.1

Ashtray

Porcelain ashtray with painted purple and red flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170754

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.3

Ashtray

Porcelain ashtray with painted purple and red flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170755

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.5

Ashtray

Porcelain ashtray with painted purple and red flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170756

Accession Number: 2006.44.1205.4

Headrest

Bamboo head or neckrest from Fiji, known as a kali ni bitu or kali nduvu. Very thick cylinder of bamboo, slightly curved, serves as the headrest, with solid fan-shaped feet at either end. The feet are attached to the bamboo with thin braided fiber covered with a black glue-like substance. The bambo...

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170758

Accession Number: 2006.44.1143

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