Historic New England

Set of Six Napkins

Set of six white napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered and openwork floral design in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371080

Accession Number: 2016.188.824.1-.6

Set of Four Napkins

One set of four white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered teardrop shape design, with openwork circles, within a pointed corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371081

Accession Number: 2016.188.825a-d

Set of Four Napkins

One set of four white napkins with scalloped edges and an embroidered and openwork basket in one corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371082

Accession Number: 2016.188.826.1-.4

Set of Napkins

Four white plain weave napkins with scalloped edges, and embroidered curls and openwork circles within an accented corner.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, embroidering

GUSN: 371083

Accession Number: 2016.188.827A-D

Pump

A single black patent leather pump with rounded square toe and chucky heel covered in strips of rattan.

Date: ca. 2000

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: acrylic (plastic), leather, patent leather, rattan, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368443

Accession Number: 2025.1.114

"Lighthouse Portal" Pumps

A pair of gold "Lighthouse Portal" pumps with almond toe, leather covered chunky, crescent heel with a circular cut through outlined in rhinestones, and matching rhinestone cirlce on side of counter.

Date: ca. 1995

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: leather, glue, rhinestone, acrylic (plastic), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368445

Accession Number: 2025.1.116AB

Pumps

A pair of clear rhinestone encrusted pumps with two dimensional abstract bows outlined with gray rhinestones and bows made out of gold glitter, with almond toes and French heel.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: rhinestone, glitter, acrylic (plastic), leather, glue

GUSN: 368451

Accession Number: 2025.1.122AB

"Yes/No" Pumps

A pair of "Yes / No" black satin pumps with almond shaped toe, reading "Yes" on the right toe and "No" on the left toe in rhinestones.

Date: ca. 1980

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: satin, leather, acrylic (plastic), rhinestone

GUSN: 368454

Accession Number: 2025.1.125AB

Pumps

A pair of one-of-a-kind bright pink silk pumps with block heel and rounded square toe and silver colored metal chain made of rhinestone encrusted circles hanging over the shoe's instep.

Date: ca. 1955-1964

Maker: Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: silk (textile), textiles, leather, metal, rhinestone, cotton (textile), acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 368455

Accession Number: 2025.1.126AB

"Clearing Hi" Pump

A pair of "Clearing Hi" sling back pumps in a pearlized red / orange vinyl, clear vinyl back strap, and thick clear acrylic or lucite heel.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman

Material: vinyl, acrylic (plastic), leather, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 368457

Accession Number: 2025.1.128AB

Gauge

Mortising gauge for woodworking.

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368470

Accession Number: 2023.37.10

Gauge

Mortising gauge for woodworking

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368471

Accession Number: 2023.37.11

Gauge

Wooden cutting gauge with insides ruler along length.

Date: 1880-1919

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368472

Accession Number: 2023.37.12

Myers "Stayon" Barn Door Hanger

Cast iron barn door hanger with two pulleys. Cast embossed label reads, "Myers Stayon Adjustable, Ashland U.S.A."

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368741

Accession Number: 2025.2.1

Shawl

Shawl - orange textile with fringe

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 368794

Accession Number: 1941.1940

Dainty Made Platform Peep-Toe Pumps

A pair of dark green, faux reptile skin platform peep-toe pumps with "knot bow" on top of toe and sling-back strap with gold colored buckle with original box.

Date: ca. 1948

Maker: Dainty Maid Shoe Company

Material: leather, metal, acrylic (plastic), wood (plant material), cardboard

GUSN: 369298

Accession Number: 2025.5.1A-D

"Cinderella" Shoes

A pair of "Cinderella" style clear vinyl, almond toe pumps with silver leather insole and heel seam, and conicle, clear rhinestone encrusted heel with plastic cap.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Shoes

Material: rhinestone, vinyl, leather, glue, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 369308

Accession Number: 2025.6.1AB

Limited edition Porcelain Cabbage Patch Doll, "Timothy David," with original certificate of authenticity, original (blank) registration certificate, tag, and cardboard box. Doll is comprised of a porcelain head and arms / hands from elbow forward and needle molded cloth upper arms, body, and legs...

Date: 1985

Maker: Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc.

Material: paper by composition or origin, porcelain, cotton (textile), cardboard, acrylic (plastic), velvet (fabric weave), leather

GUSN: 369343

Accession Number: 2025.8.1

Hannah Duston Novelty Jim Beam Liquor Bottle

A novelty ceramic Jim Beam liquor bottle in the shape of Hannah Duston (1657-1736).

Date: 1973

Maker: Royal China

Material: ceramic glaze, ceramic (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 369344

Accession Number: 2025.8.2

Box

Paper box decoupaged with various rewards of merit, belonging to Sally Hubbard Hall (1801-1880). There are four rewards of merits on the top, front, and sides of a paper box bordered with blue paper given to Sally by her teachers: S. Miller, L. Fairchild, and Parnel Fairchild. The reward of merit on...

Date: 1810-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), wood (plant material), découpage (image making technique)

GUSN: 369472

Accession Number: 2025.10.1A-D

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1948.738. "Campbell House - Chamber 10" pattern of floral spray of poppies, daisies, and cat-o-nine tail set within foliated frame; surrounded by wheat tied with a pink bow; edged with continuous floral vine and leaf in two pinks, yellow, brown...

Date: 2023

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369532

Accession Number: 2025.11.1

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1978.140A-F. Floral-trail pattern with meandering green vine spouting different flowers: carnations, clematis, and peony blossoms. Printed in orange, red, pink, white, and green on a light blue ground. (Double scale)

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369533

Accession Number: 2025.11.2

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England's 1959.130. "Oyster and Seaweed" wallpaper with amorphous design alternating with stylized foliate vine on striped paper. Printed in black, white, and green on blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369534

Accession Number: 2025.11.3

Reproduction wallpaper sample

Reproduction wallpaper sample of Historic New England'S 1966.462 A, Star and Ribbon wallpaper with black wavy lines framing orange circles and black dots ona blue ground.

Date: 2016

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369535

Accession Number: 2025.11.4

Wallpaper border sample

A wallpaper border sample with various and differently sized horiztonal bands of shades and hues of gray.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 369536

Accession Number: 2025.11.5

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A wallpaper border sample with various and differently sized horiztonal bands of shades and hues of gray.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 369537

Accession Number: 2025.11.6

Reproduction wallpaper border sample

A reproduction wallpaper border sample with various and differently sized horiztonal bands of shades and hues of gray.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369538

Accession Number: 2025.11.7

Reproduction wallpaper border sample

A reproduction wallpaper border sample with various and differently sized horiztonal bands of shades and hues of gray.

Date: 20th century

Maker: Trustworth Studio

GUSN: 369539

Accession Number: 2025.11.8

Cannonball

Cannonball with base.

Date: 1770s

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 369568

Accession Number: 2025.12.1

Model of Brattle Square Church, unknown maker, Boston, 1800s

Wooden model of the Brattle Square Church.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 369569

Accession Number: 2025.12.2

Pilaster Capital

Carved pilaster capitalCorinthian; applied pilaster; white paint over yellow; foliate. From the John Hancock House.

Date: 1733-1746

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 369570

Accession Number: 2025.12.3

Modillion

Carved modillion from the John Hancock House, unknown maker. Foliate, painted white, ogee trim.

Date: 1737-1746

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 369571

Accession Number: 2025.12.4

Pilaster Capital

Stone pilaster capital from the Governor Hutchinson House.

Date: 1689-1692

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), stone (rock)

GUSN: 369572

Accession Number: 2025.12.5

Modillion Block

Modillion block, Governor Hutchinson House, unknown maker, Boston, 1760s

Date: 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 369573

Accession Number: 2025.12.6

FOUND IN COLLECTION: Bonnet

FOUND IN COLLECTION:Green bonnet with pink trim and green ribbons. 3/18/2025 - SLC. Badly faded throughout, ribbons are fraying, strings are coming out on side. Found inside dark blue box of doll hats.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370201

Accession Number: FIC2025.1.77

Tea Table

A Queen Anne mahogany tea table with a rectangular top with molded edge and carved corners, a scalloped skirt, cabriole legs and pad feet, and candle slides at both ends. Probably Boston.

Date: 1745-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370309

Accession Number: 2016.188.1

Hedgehog Doorstop

Molded concrete hedgehog-shaped doorstop. Pointed nose with rounded tip, round inset eyes, a smiling inset mouth, large ears, and two front paws with four toes each.

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete

GUSN: 370310

Accession Number: 2016.188.2

Delft Tile

Blue and white ceramic tile depicting a bird flying toward a plant on the ground.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile, hand-painted

GUSN: 370311

Accession Number: 2016.188.3

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of English antique brass Queen Anne candlesticks with petal detailed bases.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370312

Accession Number: 2016.188.5.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of brass candlesticks with turned columns and square bases. Flat square base has depressed circle around the column that reaches out to the four sides of the square.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 370313

Accession Number: 2016.188.6.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of Queen Anne brass candlesticks with a scalloped base, a simple candle cup, and repaired push-ups.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370314

Accession Number: 2016.188.7.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks with Glass Peg Lamps

A pair of brass Queen Anne candlesticks with a scalloped bobeche and petal base along with clear blown glass peg lamps with burners.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 370315

Accession Number: 2016.188.8.1-.2

Pair of Glass Oil Lamps

A pair of clear glass hand blown oil lamps with round bases, burners and wicks.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 370316

Accession Number: 2016.188.9.1-.2

Delft Tile

A Delft tile with mulberry angel decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile

GUSN: 370317

Accession Number: 2016.188.10

Delft Tile

A Delft tile with a mulberry genre scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile

GUSN: 370318

Accession Number: 2016.188.11

Delft Tile

A Delft tile with mulberry bird decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile

GUSN: 370319

Accession Number: 2016.188.12

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a head facing left, offset slightly from a similarly cut white paper silhouette, against a white paper background. "F. L. Bixby" is written in blue ink in tiny cursive writing below the neck of the silhouette. "surgeon" is printed in the same blue ink just below the...

Date: 1967

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370320

Accession Number: 2016.188.13

Silhouette of F. L. Bixby

Black paper silhouette profile of a female head and shoulders, facing right against a white paper background. In a round wooden, painted black frame. There is a white rectangular sticker at the center of the backing cardboard with "F L Bixby 1917 San Francisco Fair" hand printed on it in blue ink.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370321

Accession Number: 2016.188.14