Historic New England

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust-length relief profile of a man in military uniform and red robe; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59187

Accession Number: 1942.2321.1

Plaque

Oval plaque with bust length relief profile of a woman wearing a red robe with yellow trim; hand painted. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 59188

Accession Number: 1942.2321.2

Food Storage Jar

Blue and gray jar with an indented bulbous form and a lid. Decorated with a foliated arabesque pattern and overall crackle in the glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59189

Accession Number: 1942.2340

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59190

Accession Number: 1942.4517.1

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59191

Accession Number: 1942.4517.2

Ginger Jar

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59192

Accession Number: 1942.4517.3

Decorative Door

Rectangular door with two wrought iron strap hinges, elaborate scroll decoration, and a knob and latch. Painted green.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59193

Accession Number: 1942.5002

Fanlight

Arched fanlight with molding and foliated spandrels. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59194

Accession Number: 1942.5003

Fanlight

Rectangular fanlight with gold painted fretwork, a floral motif, and six lights.

Date: 1910-1934

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 59195

Accession Number: 1942.5004

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl with pink palette. Bowl has round tapering sides and a footed base. Painted scenes of mandarin figures at leisure. Interior has geometric and floral motifs.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59196

Accession Number: 1942.1641

Snuff Bottle

Amber brown bottle, flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59197

Accession Number: 1942.2085

Snuff Bottle

Amber yellow; flattened with bulge at shoulder; cap; ivory spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 59198

Accession Number: 1942.2086

Tea Caddy

Turquoise tea caddy, square with straight sides and paneled sections with geometric patterns and a lid.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59199

Accession Number: 1942.2218

Wedding Basket

Carved and pierced eight-sided decorative ivory basket with handle. Decorative knop of a seated figure.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59200

Accession Number: 1942.2319

Bowl

Clear jade bowl, shallow with three legs and handles and a carved floral design.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59201

Accession Number: 1942.2640

Goblet

Goblet enncrusted with glass cut to look like gemstones, with a cover, and geometric and floral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 59202

Accession Number: 1942.2767

Plaque

Green and orange dragon head with a mottled glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59203

Accession Number: 1942.2768

Figurine

Green figurine of a standing Chinese man holding a fan.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59204

Accession Number: 1942.2769

Trinket Box

Box with a dark patina with traces of red with four ball feet and a lock.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: E. F. Caldavery & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 59205

Accession Number: 1942.2770

Vase

Brown and green vase with a bulb body and narrow neck with a decoration of cranes and trees.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59206

Accession Number: 1942.2771

Statue

Terracotta statue of a standing Buddha.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 59207

Accession Number: 1942.2772

Fireplace Shovel

Shovel with brass lemon topped handles and a cast iron pan. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59208

Accession Number: 1942.2773.1

Fireplace Tongs

Tongs with brass lemon topped handles. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59209

Accession Number: 1942.2773.2

Fireplace Poker

Poker with brass lemon topped handles. Part of a set.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: G. N. Wood & Co. (Maker)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59210

Accession Number: 1942.2773.3

Andiron

Andiron with a ball topped columnar shaft and ball and claw feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 59211

Accession Number: 1942.2774.1

Andiron

Andiron with a ball topped columnar shaft and ball and claw feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 59212

Accession Number: 1942.2774.2

Figurine

Green, gold, and cream figurine of a standing man holding a jar.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 59213

Accession Number: 1942.2775

Figurine

Brown, green, and gold figurine of a standing man.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 59214

Accession Number: 1942.2776.1

Horse Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a horse in fanciful trappings. One of a pair.

Date: 1760

Maker: Roos (Artist)

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 59215

Accession Number: 1942.2777.1

Animal Figurine

Polychrome figurine of a horse in fanciful trappings. One of a pair.

Date: 1760

Maker: Roos (Artist)

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 59216

Accession Number: 1942.2777.2

Figurine

Brown figurine of a girl on a mythical beast with a matching base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59217

Accession Number: 1942.2779

Candlestick

Candlestick with a putti holding a cornucopia on a crocodile with four ball feet and a shade.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 59218

Accession Number: 1942.2780

Talisman

Chinese good luck symbol, a round jade disk with a carved coin and bat motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59219

Accession Number: 1942.2781.1

Talisman

Chinese good luck symbol, a round jade disk with a carved coin and bat motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 59220

Accession Number: 1942.2781.2

Fruit Bowl

Mustard-colored round shallow glass bowl with molded sides and a scalloped lip on a wooden stand.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59221

Accession Number: 1942.2782

Jardiniere Base

Wooden base for a jardiniere, round wth six legs with braces.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59222

Accession Number: 1942.2783

Glass Orange

Glass orange with a leaf with a mottled color and crackled texture.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59223

Accession Number: 1942.2784

Glass Lemon

Glass lemon with a crackled texture.

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59224

Accession Number: 1942.2785

Glass Banana

Glass banana with a crackled texture.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 59225

Accession Number: 1942.2786

Glass Banana

Purple glass banana with a crackled texture.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59226

Accession Number: 1942.2787

Glass Banana

Pale gray glass banana.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59227

Accession Number: 1942.2788

Glass Apple

Pale gray and green glass apple.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59228

Accession Number: 1942.2789

Glass Apple

White glass apple.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59229

Accession Number: 1942.2790

Glass Grapes

Pink cluster of glass grapes.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59230

Accession Number: 1942.2791

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

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

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