Historic New England

Rolling Pin

Slender, round decorative rolling pin made of tiger grain wood turned on lathe.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 58928

Accession Number: 1942.2982

Luncheon Plate

White plate with pink flowers at the center, a solid ring, and a thin decorative border.

Date: 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 58929

Accession Number: 1942.2983

Luncheon Plate

White, blue, and sepia round plate with a scalloped edge decorated with a floral vine, bellflower border, and landscape.

Date: 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 58930

Accession Number: 1942.2984

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

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58998

Accession Number: 1942.3136.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical dice cup with sides canted toward the center and molded edges. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood)

GUSN: 58999

Accession Number: 1942.3136.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59000

Accession Number: 1942.3137.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 59001

Accession Number: 1942.3137.2

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59002

Accession Number: 1942.3138.1

Dice Cup

Cylindrical cup with an indent at the center and embossed trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 59003

Accession Number: 1942.3138.2

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59004

Accession Number: 1942.3139.1

Dice

Square dice with black spots on off-white ground. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59005

Accession Number: 1942.3139.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with ten rhinestone slides, circular numbers, and a narrow scalloped border. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 59006

Accession Number: 1942.3140.1

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with ten rhinestone slides, circular numbers, and a narrow scalloped border. One of a pair.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 59007

Accession Number: 1942.3140.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with five wide and three small moveable tabs. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59008

Accession Number: 1942.3141.1

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with five wide and three small moveable tabs. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59009

Accession Number: 1942.3141.2

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with fourteen moveable tabs, six with numbers. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59010

Accession Number: 1942.3142.1

Game Counter

Rectangular counter with fourteen moveable tabs, six with numbers. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Goodall & Son (Maker)

GUSN: 59011

Accession Number: 1942.3142.2

Figurine of a Man

Multi-color figure of a standing man wearing a cocked hat, serape, and holding a gun. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 59012

Accession Number: 1942.3144.1

Figurine of a Man

Multi-color figure of a standing man wearing a bolero and holding a cape. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 59013

Accession Number: 1942.3144.2

Painting

Framed painting of yellow, pink, blue, and red flowers with green leaves in a woven basket on a marble table.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 59014

Accession Number: 1942.3145

Mirror Knob

Black and white round mirror knob with a pinwheel and knob decoration painted under a smooth case.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59015

Accession Number: 1942.3146

Silhouette of a Woman

This bust-length hollow cut profile, bust length of a woman shows details such as hair and bustline picked out in india ink. It is set in an octagonal eglomise mat and is one of a pair.

Date: 1821

Maker: Possibly Letton, Ralph (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59016

Accession Number: 1942.3147.1

Silhouette of a Man

This bust-length hollow cut profile of a man shows details such as the hair picked out in india ink. It is set in an octagonal eglomise mat and is one of a pair.

Date: 1821

Maker: Possibly Letton, Ralph (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59017

Accession Number: 1942.3147.2