Historic New England

Ostrich Egg and Basket

Woven straw basket with ostrich egg.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248554

Accession Number: 1992.484AB

Wooden Stocking Stretchers

Wooden stocking stretchers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 248555

Accession Number: 1991.1421AB

Spinning Wheel

Flax spinning wheel, Saxony type. a: bench; b: wheel. The bench has three turned legs. Found in the Merrell Tavern ballroom.

Date: ca. 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 248573

Accession Number: 1946.1015AB

Pair of Curtain Panels

Pair of curtains; yellow and pink silk; border with stylized pink floral brocade on yellow ground; heavily padded; central repeat motif of mariner's compass-like star.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 248585

Accession Number: 1969.3505.1AB

Valance from a set of curtains; yellow and pink silk; border with stylized pink floral brocade on yellow ground; heavily padded; central repeat motif of mariner's compass-like star. Bottom edge of valance embellished with wooden spool core pink and yellow silk wrapped fringe.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 248587

Accession Number: 1969.3505.2

Pair of Curtains

Pair of curtains; blue background with white overall floral design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Designer)

GUSN: 248588

Accession Number: 1969.3515AB

Length of Fabric

Lengths of fabric (.1-.2); fabric fragments (.3-.5); bold meandering floral motif; deep gold stylized flowers on white ground.

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Designer)

GUSN: 248590

Accession Number: 1969.3522.1-5

Pair of Curtains with Tiebacks

Two panels with conforming tiebacks; light olive green gaufraged, or "cut", velvet floral motif in ovals overall.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut velvet, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 248591

Accession Number: 1969.3540.1AB-2

Table Cover

Table cover; moire silk; beige grosgrain background with silk panels at corners embroidered with basket motif; center with flowers and bows; embroidered in both threads and tiny strands of ribbon.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), silk (fiber), embroidery (visual works), needlework (visual works)

GUSN: 248593

Accession Number: 1969.3544

Wall Fixtures

Light bulbs screw into a short collar in the center of a wall mounted disc

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248594

Accession Number: 1984.520.4

Counterpane Bedspread

Rectangular with shaped corners to fit mattress; yellow, blue and white silk brocade; lined in irregular clud-like floral servers on diaper pattern; fringed front and sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 248596

Accession Number: 1969.3547

Set of Curtains

Full length panels (.1-.3); short panels (.4-.5); white mull cotton; white on white; embroidered sunflower repeat.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 248597

Accession Number: 1969.3554.1-5

Needlepoint Chair Upholstery

Upholstery for a French-style open armchair; set of four ovals for arm pads; saddle-shaped seat (.1) still on burlap square i=on which it was worked; partially done chair back (.2) still on rack; beige background with blue leafy vine forming a guilloche between thin blue stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248599

Accession Number: 1969.3569.1-2

Textile Fragments

Pieces of upholstery fabric; maroon grosgrain or satin rep with woven stripes of green, whtie and tan.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 248601

Accession Number: 1969.3574A-F

Candlesticks

Brass candlesticks; round base; single bulbous knop; wide concave bobeche.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy

GUSN: 248651

Accession Number: 1949.304.1-2

Figure of Benjamin Franklin

Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze, underglazing

GUSN: 248654

Accession Number: 1949.308

Figurine

Figurine of a literary figure, probably Shakespeare; Staffordshire.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248656

Accession Number: 1949.309

Inkstand

Double well; pewter; rectangular with trough; two protruding pen holders; four lion's feet; etched design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248658

Accession Number: 1949.313

Fireplace Shovel

Brass-handled, wrought iron fireplace shovel.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy, iron (metal)

GUSN: 248660

Accession Number: 1949.314.1

Fireplace Tongs

Brass-handled, iron fireplace tongs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248661

Accession Number: 1949.314.2

Brass Andirons

Elaborate brass andirons; eight knops on front post; decorative curly legs, each with two ball feet; iron log rest with decorative triple-knop end.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper alloy, iron (metal)

GUSN: 248662

Accession Number: 1949.314.3-4

Japanned Serving Table

Japanned lacquer; sqaure table with long tappered legs; leather top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 248663

Accession Number: 1949.319

Biblical Scene

Framed hand-colored print; depicts Christ and follwers near a harbor. Large ship to the right.

Maker: unknown

Material: prints (visual works), prints by process or technique

GUSN: 248664

Accession Number: 1949.323

Hand-colored Engraving, Print

Framed; hand-colored engraving; depicts peasant on a horse.

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), intaglio printing, intaglio prints

GUSN: 248667

Accession Number: 1949.324

Thermometer Enclosed in Case

Mercury thermometer enclosed in mahogany case.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mercury, wood (plant material), mahogany (wood), hinges (hardware), closures (container components), metal

GUSN: 248668

Accession Number: 1949.327

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: Late 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243788

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.9

Ceiling board

Sponge painted board with white stripe and wave design on pink ground. Visible joist marks.

Date: Late 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243789

Accession Number: 2008.25.1.10

Ceiling boards

Eight painted boards with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Visible joist marks on some boards.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 243790

Accession Number: 2008.25.2

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243791

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.1

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Four visible joist marks. Tongue edge and straight edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243792

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.2

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Three visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243793

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.3

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243794

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.4

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Four visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243795

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.5

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Six visible joist marks. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243796

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.6

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243797

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.7

Ceiling board

Painted board with white scroll and fleur-de-lis pattern on salmon colored ground at one end. Tongue edge and groove edge.

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243798

Accession Number: 2008.25.2.8

S.S. Pierce Marmalade jar

Glass marmalade jar [a] with metal lid [b]. Paper label glued to front of jar "S.S. Pierce Orange Marmalade". Printed floral decoration on top of lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 243831

Accession Number: 2006.44.3544AB

Toilet paper holder

Rectangular metal toilet paper holder with scalloped front and back edge. Notched at back center to attach holder to wall. Used for flat sheet toilet paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 243836

Accession Number: 2006.44.3545

Soap dish

Nickel plated soap dish, rectangular shaped dish with beaded edge and pierced bottom. Large curved handle attached to dish to hang over curved rim of tub.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel silver, metal

GUSN: 243837

Accession Number: 2006.44.3546

Toilet paper holder

Tin toilet paper holder, decorative pierced lattice design on front and sides, beaded top edge. Curved back with circular hole at center to attach to wall. Front, sides, and a portion of the interior have been painted silver. Used for flat sheet toilet paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 243838

Accession Number: 2006.44.3547

Soap dish

Nickel plated soap dish, rectangular dish with rounded corners, pierced bottom. Two curved prongs extend from the back of the dish to hang over the curved ege of the tub.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel silver

GUSN: 243839

Accession Number: 2006.44.3548

Doll

Doll with painted almond-shaped eyes, brown hair; wears silk cap and gown with lace trim.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243840

Accession Number: 1923.214

Bed warming pan

Brass bed warming pan etched with fern and scroll motif; wooden handle

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 243842

Accession Number: 1929.513

Mantel Clock

Round dial with white face and gilded bronze case that rests on a marble base with ormolu decoration. Six gilt bronze pillars, three on each side, support a white marble pediment with bronze finial draped with metal ropes and tassels. The entire clock sits on a gray marble base with four brass feet.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: DuTertre, Jean-Baptiste, II (Maker)

GUSN: 243844

Accession Number: 1966.130

Stamp dispenser

Brass stamp holder, cylindrical shape with narrow slot to pull stamps through. Concave top. Green felt bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 243846

Accession Number: 2006.44.3549

Ship Model

Three-masted ship model; hull painted white, green and black with miniature shields along the sides; white canvas sails with red crosses painted on a few of the sails; a two-headed black pheonix painted on the center sail. Cannons above and below deck.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 243847

Accession Number: 1949.969

Letter Holder

Porcelain three slot letter holder, rectangular with scalloped edged dividers. Painted floral bouquet motif in blue, yellow, purple, and orange with gilt accents. Unglazed bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 243848

Accession Number: 2006.44.3550

Celery Dish

Plated silver celery dish, oval-shaped with molding around the top and bottom edges; two handles and four bun feet

Maker: Sheffield

GUSN: 243850

Accession Number: 1986.1214

Box

Circular blue leather box [a] with cover [b]. Black velvet interior. Contains two buttons, four metal cuff studs, and four wooden cuff studs.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 243851

Accession Number: 2006.44.3551AB

Wallet

Leather wallet covered with incised scrolls, urns, medallions, and figures in maroon, purple, and blue. Snap closure. Contains Stephen Willard Phillips calling cards, stamps, and notes.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 243852

Accession Number: 2006.44.3552

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