Historic New England

Medal - Maltese Cross

Engraved silver Greek cross with small holed drilled on top. No decorative motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver

GUSN: 325883

Accession Number: 2008.12.153

Bonnie Cashin designed cape coat for Sills and Co. Black mohair, ¾ length with full sleeves, leather trim on sleeve cuffs, down center opening, and along bottom hem. Long leather fringe tie at neck. Hook and eye closure (with newer hook added later) Label attached to coat interior.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Sills and Co. Cashin, Bonnie

Material: mohair

GUSN: 325894

Accession Number: 2017.46.1

Woodcut

Print of a woman standing in front of a river. Woman is wearing traditional kimono, carrying basket-like objects.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa , 1798-1861 (Artist)

Material: woodcuts (prints)

GUSN: 325978

Accession Number: 2017.49.1

Woodcut

Print of a geisha in a dark kimono.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: Toyokuni, Utagawa , 1769-1825 (Artist)

GUSN: 325979

Accession Number: 2017.49.2

Wedding Dress

Gold silk wedding dress in two pieces. (A) Bodice of gold silk brocade in a pattern of small nine petal flowers with long thin leaves and sprigs of additional plant material with square neckline, sleeves ending just below the elbow, front closure with ten large, fabric covered buttons, pointed botto...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 325985

Accession Number: 2017.50.2AB

Shoebox

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Maker: unknown

Material: paper by function

GUSN: 325986

Accession Number: 2017.50.3

Armchair

Bannister-back armchair with a rush seat.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 326144

Accession Number: 1984.477

Phi Beta Kappa Medal

A stamped square silver "PBK" key. Six stars on the upper left-side corner, a raised forefinger on the bottom left corner. Geometrical stamped frame on both sides and a hanging ring molded to the top

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326147

Accession Number: 1965.24

Reward of Merit Medal

Stamped and engraved hexagonal shaped silver City Medal for Sarah S. Drew, given by the School Committee of Boston for her superior scholarship. Stamped frieze with repetitive almond shaped components on one side, two stamped grooves around the edges of the other side. One hanging ring affixed on th...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326164

Accession Number: 1932.509

School Medal

Silver award medal with the left profile portrait of an unidentified man. Acorns and two crossed oak tree branches with a ribbon all around the other side with a five pointed star on the top of medal. Inscriptions on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326165

Accession Number: 1937.1201

Peabody Medal

Silver medal with two male figures sitting in a sailing ship with a dove flying above them. On the tails side, the inscriptions are framed by an oak leaf garland with acorns and a ribbon. A small hole is drilled on the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326166

Accession Number: 1937.1202

Wallpaper Sample Book

Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper sample book of reproductions from the collection of SPNEA (the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities). Dark blue cover with gold printing. Volume 29

Date: 1985

Maker: Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Maker)

GUSN: 326171

Accession Number: 2017.52.1

Jacob Bowdoin Medal

A bronze medal showing the left profile of Jacob Bowdoin's bust. Inscriptions on both sides. A hanging ring pierced at the top. An oak tree branch and an olive tree branch crossed together on the heads side with a ribbon on the tails side. A black and a red silk ribbon are attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronzes (objects), silk (textile)

GUSN: 326173

Accession Number: 1956.29

New England Agricultural Society Medal

A silver medal with a small hole drilled on top. A horse, bull, pig, ram, and three chickens are shown on the grass with six shields, and a crown of stars. The other side of the medal are the engraved inscriptions surrounded by a frieze of wheat, fruits, and vegetables. A right arm is holding a hamm...

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy

GUSN: 326174

Accession Number: 1964.68B

Phi Beta Kappa Medal

A square, silver Phi Beta Kappa medal. Three stars are engraved on the upper right hand corner, a right hand with forefinger raised on the right bottom corner. Initials and date engraved on the other side. There is a zigzag frieze around the edges with a hole pierced at the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326175

Accession Number: 1965.22

Phi Beta Kappa Key

A square, silver Phi Beta Kappa medal. Three stars are engraved on the upper right hand corner, a right hand with forefinger raised on the right bottom corner. Initials and date engraved on the other side. There is a zigzag frieze around the edges with a hole pierced at the top of the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 326176

Accession Number: 1965.23

Two Concrete Blocks

Two cement blocks with blue coating on one side and sections of a black/darker coating on the opposite side. Cement blocks are from the demolished Traveler's Insurance Building, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: concrete, painting (coating)

GUSN: 326207

Accession Number: 2017.54.1AB

Windsor Chair

Windsor sidechair.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 326209

Accession Number: 1961.254

Windsor Rocking Chair

Comb-back Windsor rocking chair.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326210

Accession Number: 1961.274

Framed Paint-by-Numbers Jesus

Paint-by-Number depicting Jesus.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Killian, Eugene (Painter)

GUSN: 326218

Accession Number: 2017.55.2.1

Shoe Box

This shoebox is made from olive green paper board printed with the vendor's logo on the exterior of the lid and sides. Original box for pumps 2016.179.2AB

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Frank C. Meyer Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326247

Accession Number: 2016.179.11AB

Hatbox

This round pasteboard box is made in two pieces (lid A and base B) and covered in black paper with a gold rim around the lid's top edge. The center exterior of the lid is marked with a printed retailer's name. A yellow satin ribbon passed through two brass grommets set in each side forms a handle. A...

Date: 1950-60

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: paper by function, ribbon (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326248

Accession Number: 2016.179.12AB

Hatbox

This round pasteboard box is made in two pieces (lid A and base B) and covered in black paper. The center exterior of the lid is marked with a printed retailer's name. A yellow satin ribbon passed through two brass grommets set in each side forms a handle. A second, 2 3/4" section of ribbon passes h...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Filene's (Department Store) (Retailer)

Material: paper by form, ribbon (material)

GUSN: 326249

Accession Number: 2016.179.13AB

Shoebox

This shoebox and lid are made from olive green paper board printed with the retailer's logo on the lid and each side.

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Frank C. Meyer Company

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326250

Accession Number: 2016.179.14AB

Shoebox

This paper board shoe box consists of a lid (A) and a base (B). Each piece is covered in gloss printed paper, the base in grey the lid in red. The lid is printed with the shoemaker's name and a map of Italy. The base of the box shows the same mark along with the price ($42.95), a description and si...

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Prizzani

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326251

Accession Number: 2016.179.15AB

Shoebox

This paper board shoebox has a lid (A) and base (B) each covered in glossy printed paper, the lid in red and the base in grey. Each bears the name and logo of the shoemaker, as well as handwritten and printed inscriptions. This box contains oxfords 2016.179.10AB but is not original to them.

Date: c. 1960

Maker: Prizzani

Material: paper by form

GUSN: 326252

Accession Number: 2016.179.16AB

Brass Button

Flat braas button without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326257

Accession Number: 1917.721

Brass Button

Flat Brass buton without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326258

Accession Number: 1917.722

Brass Button

Flat brass button without ornamentation.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 326262

Accession Number: 1917.729

Men's Top Hat

Matte brown top hat with a light tan ribbon around the brim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 326269

Accession Number: 2001.281.1282

Men's Top Hat

Black beaver pelt top hat with a cloth ribbon and rolled brim.

Maker: Lamson and Hubbard Company (Maker)

GUSN: 326270

Accession Number: 2001.281.1283

Unused Piece of Fabric

Red velvet stamped, or gaufraged, fabric woven on red cotton or linen backing.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 334147

Accession Number: 1969.3566

Unused Bolt of Cloth

Yellow velvet stamped, or gaufraged, fabric woven on cotton or linen.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 334148

Accession Number: 1969.3472

Furniture Slipcovers

Set of eleven slipcovers made of a printed blue and white toile with animals and children. Used in the Paneled Room at the Codman Estate.

Date: 1897-1931

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), toile de Jouy

GUSN: 334149

Accession Number: 1969.3320.14

Set of Curtains and Slipcovers

Curtains with matching tiebacks and slipcovers. Printed cotton chintz in a repeating floral pattern of pink roses, blue purple, and yellow daisies, morning glories, and white tiny flowers on vine-like branches. The background is white with dark dots for a shadowing effect.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 334150

Accession Number: 1969.3502.1-.12

Set of Curtains

Thirteen-piece set of curtains. Printed cotton with a floral and basket pattern in pinks, purples, and light greens on a beige ground. The upper panel has cording and corded trim at the edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 334151

Accession Number: 1969.3665.1-.13

Bag

Light brown linen bag with red embroidery around front edge and an embroidered message on front; red ribbon drawstring.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 334152

Accession Number: 1990.182

Bag

Light brown linen bag with pink feather stitch embroidery around edge with brown embroidered message on front; no drawstring.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 334153

Accession Number: 1990.151

Pocket

Plain white cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 334158

Accession Number: 1966.48

Purse

Crocheted purse with purple silk lining and a red silk ribbon drawstring.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 334235

Accession Number: 1929.1118

Needlework

Needlework with beads on cardboard.

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), cardboard

GUSN: 334248

Accession Number: 1925.161

Needlework

White calla lillys with green leaves on a red ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 334249

Accession Number: 1969.558

Gropius Christmas Card

Handmade Christmas card on a single rectangular sheet of blue paper. Gouache background with sand glued to surface. Ink sketch of a bird's head with a long beak. Splotches of orange, pink, and green paint.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Kepes, Juliet (Artist) Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), sand, gouache (paint), ink, graphite pencils

GUSN: 334250

Accession Number: 1984.496.1

Gropius Christmas Card

Woven textiles layered on top of blue paper with red handwritten inscription.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), weaving, ink

GUSN: 334251

Accession Number: 1984.1759

Gropius Christmas Card

Folded card made of thin, semi-translucent white paper with blue and green checkered pattern printed on exterior. Interior bears printed inscriptions in blue ink.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink

GUSN: 334252

Accession Number: 1984.1760

Gropius Christmas Card

Semi-translucent paper with block print in black ink in a design reminiscent of a Christmas ornament, with a thin piece of wood affixed to make a tear-drop shaped border. The ends of the piece of wood are tied together with a piece of red string.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printing ink, wood (plant material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 334253

Accession Number: 1984.1754

Gropius Christmas Card

Painting of shapes, a bird, and a lion in the bird's stomach on a piece of thin wood. Handwritten inscription on front, lower right corner and on a label affixed to back.

Maker: Kepes, Juliet (Artist) Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 334254

Accession Number: 1984.496.2

Gropius Christmas Card

Painting on paper with red background, black arrows, and a rooster-like bird in white, black, red, and green. Handwritten inscription along left edge of paper.

Maker: Kepes, Juliet (Artist) Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), ink

GUSN: 334255

Accession Number: 1984.496.3

Gropius Christmas Card

Painting of an owl on top of an hourglass in black and white over a background of blue, red, green, and gray. The years 1948 and 1949 are painted with white paint inside the sand of the hourglass. Handwritten inscription along the top edge in black ink.

Date: 1948-1949

Maker: Kepes, Juliet (Artist) Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), ink

GUSN: 334256

Accession Number: 1984.496.4

Gropius Christmas Card

Painting of a bird on a black branch over a brown and blue background, set inside a folded piece of paper. Handwritten inscription in black ink along bottom edge of image.

Maker: Kepes, Juliet (Artist) Kepes, Gyorgy (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paint (coating), ink

GUSN: 334257

Accession Number: 1984.496.5

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