Historic New England

Opera Glasses Case

Black leather opera glass case. Hinged lid with a brass button latch. Purple silk interior with gold accents.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 193901

Accession Number: 2004.23.1.2

White cotton; sleeveless; A-line; ruffle at bottom, edged with one inch lace; square neckline edged with half inch lace and embroidered in a chain pattern; three thin and one wide cotton bands around bottom above ruffle.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 193902

Accession Number: 2004.23.2

Children's Petticoat

White cotton; two-tiered; ruffled bottom edge with lace; three thin and one wide cotton bands around bottom above ruffle; opening in waistband at back; button holes throughout waistband.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 193903

Accession Number: 2004.23.3

Chinese carved seal

Small square green jade block with carved fu dog on top. Smooth bottom, no seal.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 193904

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.1

Bib

White linen with white lace around edges; scalloped bottom edge; white floral embroidery; eyelets

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 193905

Accession Number: 2004.23.4

Bib

White linen edged with white lace; scalloped edge; double-tiered- inner tieralsoedged with lace; white embroidered

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 193906

Accession Number: 2004.23.5

Child's Dress

Ivory flannel; A-line; sleeveless; button-closures on shoulder stras; embroidered scalloped edges; embroidered leaves along bottom edge.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, machine sewing (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 193907

Accession Number: 2004.23.6

Chinese carved seal

Small rectangular amethyst block with carved fu dog on top. Smooth bottom, no seal.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 193908

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.2

Chinese carved seal

Small oval seal of brown soapstone with reclining fu dog carved on top. Chinese characters carved on bottom.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 193909

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.3

Child's Dress

Ivory flannel; A-line; sleeveless; snap closures over shoulders; silk edging at neckline; foliate embroidery along edges.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, silk (textile), machine sewing (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 193910

Accession Number: 2004.23.7

Chinese carved seal

Small carved ivory dog on rectangular base. Smooth bottom, no seal.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 193911

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.4

Chinese carved seal

Square red and white soapstone block with two dogs fighting over a ring carved on top. Chinese characters carved on bottom.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 193912

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.5

Chinese carved seal

Circular white jade seal with squat bearded dragon carved on top. Chinese characters carved on bottom.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 193913

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.6

Chinese carved seal

Oval seal of clear quartz with lion carved on top. Smooth bottom, no seal.

Date: 18th-19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: quartz crystal

GUSN: 193914

Accession Number: 2009.5.17.7

Windowpane

Egyptian Revival frosted glass; panels of glass with frosted and etched designs; .1: curved lengthwise; etched lines around edges with criss-cross design at corners; etched line and scroll design across enter of panel with sunburst at center of design and archees at both ends; .2: column and dot etc...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), frosting, etching (corroding)

GUSN: 193927

Accession Number: 2004.24.1-2

Fork

Silver dessert fork with an upturned pointed handle, beaded edge, and four tines.

Date: 1855

Maker: Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193970

Accession Number: 1969.100

Grape Shears

Silver grape shears. Rounded handles with a beaded edge. Dual finger rings. Flat cutting tips.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193972

Accession Number: 1971.220

Trophy

Silver footed trophy with dual handles, a shallow bowl, and a thin stem. Hammered decoration.

Date: 1902-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193974

Accession Number: 1969.57

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193978

Accession Number: 1951.89

Platter

Porcelain circular platter with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edge and a monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 193979

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.289

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193981

Accession Number: 1951.90

Platter

Porcelain circular platter with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edge and a monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 193982

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.290

Platter

Porcelain circular platter with a white body, raspberry and gold banded edge and a monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 193985

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.291

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193987

Accession Number: 1951.92

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193988

Accession Number: 1951.93

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1842

Maker: Frobisher, B. C., 1792-1862 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 193989

Accession Number: 1951.94

Painting of the Ship Hazard

Oil on panel; masted ship at sea with US flag; smaller ships in background; seagulls flying to ship's left side; blue sky with white billowy clouds; black bar across bottom with inscription. Unframed. Not signed by artist.

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Attributed to Cornè, Michele Felice, 1752-1845

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (surface components)

GUSN: 194000

Accession Number: 2003.18

Plate

Raspberry and gold "P" monogrammed footed plate with "P" in center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194188

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.311

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194189

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.147

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194190

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.150

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194191

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.149

Salad plate

Porcelain salad plate with a white body, a raspberry and gold banded rim, and a gold monogrammed "P" in the center.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194192

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.148

Serving bowl

Porcelain footed bowl with flared rim, white body, raspberry and gold banded edges and a monogrammed "P" on the inner rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194193

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.324

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194194

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.280

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194197

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.278

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194198

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.281

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194201

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.274

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194203

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.279

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194207

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.276

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194209

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.273

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194212

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.277

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194215

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.272

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with a white body and a raspberry and gold banded rim with a monogrammed "P".

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194220

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.275

Bowl

Large ceramic bowl with black painted bottom and handpainted black and white surface decoration. Bowl depicts a large map of Africa surrounded by African amimals and trees. Nannie Phillips butterfly mark painted below the word "Africa." Map traces James Duncan and Nannie Borden Phillips' 1930-1931 t...

Maker: Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Painter) Pottery Workshop of Boston (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 194221

Accession Number: 2006.44.1163.1

Serving bowl

Porcelain serving bowl with white body and raspberry and gold banded edges with a monogrammed "P."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Ch Pillivuyt & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 194228

Accession Number: 2006.44.3093.322

Plate

Ceramic plate with painted black bottom and black and white handpainted surface decoration of a pair of zebras. Nannie Phillips butterfly mark painted by the standing zebra's left hind foot. Painted to commemorate James Duncan and Nannie Borden Phillips' 1930-1931 trip from Capetown to Cairo.

Maker: Phillips, Nannie Jencks (Borden), 1877-1963 (Painter) Pottery Workshop of Boston (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 194232

Accession Number: 2006.44.1163.2

Bell

Brass bell with a wood handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 197778

Accession Number: 2006.44.2489

Toilet bottle

Glass container with silver floral pattern engraved top. In the top there is a hole for dipping cotton swabs.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 197780

Accession Number: 2006.44.2446.3

Hairpin box

Hair pin box with red cover and ivory bottom. Three dividing sections within the small box. Front of box reads "Princess Hair Pins".

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 197781

Accession Number: 2006.44.2433

Toilet bottle

Glass bottle holding a white powder. The bottle has a metal top.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 197783

Accession Number: 2006.44.2487AB

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