Historic New England

Toy Rocket Radio

Toy Rocket radio in original box with original instructions.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 224690

Accession Number: 2010.17.28

Homemade Halloween party noisemaker

Toy Halloween noisemaker. Consists of an aluminum can mounted on a stick, and covered in oak tag and construction paper. The can is filled with small pebbles, or possibly beans, that make noise when the toy is shaken. The stick is an actual tree branch, complete with bark. The can is decorated to re...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Probably Vasiliou, Theodore W., Mr. (Maker)

Material: aluminum cans, cardboard, construction paper, glue, wood (plant material), pebble (rock), bean

GUSN: 224691

Accession Number: 2010.17.29

Framed print

Lithograph of a shepherdess tending a flock of sheep, by an unidentified artist, possibly after Maxfield Parrish. The woman is standing in the doorway of a barn. She is wearing a white bonnet, green blouse, blue skirt, and a white apron. She is holding a staff in her left hand. Behind the flock of s...

Date: 1910-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: color lithographs, wood (plant material), gesso, glass (material), cotton (textile), hooks (fasteners)

GUSN: 224692

Accession Number: 2010.17.30

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment, used as a shelf liner. This piece is roughly square in shape, with a mosaic pattern in brown, eggshell, peach, and seafoam green colors. The back of the linoleum fragment is a variegated brown and black color.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 224693

Accession Number: 2010.17.31

Linoleum

Two linoleum fragments with an identical tiled floral pattern; perhaps made to resemble an embroidered rug. Both fragments were used as shelf liners. The linoleum fragments are both roughly rectangular in shape. The patterned sides of these two fragments are in various shades of brown, yellow, orang...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 224694

Accession Number: 2010.17.32AB

Linoleum

(A-D) Four linoleum fragments, all with the same identical pattern - likely from the same original sheet of linoleum. The pattern consists of geometric shapes and designs in black, yellow, and gray, on an off-white ground with gray and salmon-colored spots. The back of each piece is reddish-brown in...

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: linoleum

GUSN: 224695

Accession Number: 2010.17.33A-D

Fabric Remnant and Curtains

Unused cotton fabric remnant of Asian style design with purple flowers on black branches and green rectangular blocks with gold accents [.1]. Left over from curtains used at 71 Melrose Street, Arlington, Massachusetts. Also have three pairs of curtains made from fabric [.2.1A-.3B]

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 224696

Accession Number: 2010.17.34.1-.2.3B

Framed letter

Framed print of a letter written by Sir Walter Ralegh to Robert Dudley, governor of the United Provinces, in March 1586.

Date: 1586-03-29

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224697

Accession Number: 2006.44.2568

Table

Rectangular table with one drawer with two knob handles. The four legs are turned and the feet are tapered. There is a fifth leg in the back right corner that is attached to a bar of wood that can be pulled out to aid in the extension of the table. At the back edge are halves of hinges.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224698

Accession Number: 2006.44.1619

Needlework picture

Framed needlework of a flaming heart. The red heart is surrounded by a spined crown, and drops of blood run from a crack. On the top of the heart stands a brown cross in flames. The needlework is embroidered on a beige linen canvas. The frame is carved and gilded

Maker: unknown

Material: thread, linen (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224699

Accession Number: 2006.44.2567

Loving Cup

Cup with opposing loop handles on stemmed foot.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 224700

Accession Number: 2001.247

Pierced tray

Pierced brass tray with floral and vine decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224702

Accession Number: 2006.44.2780

Plate

One of a set of three, round pewter plates with incised bands at rim.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Bacon, George (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 224703

Accession Number: 2001.248

Framed letter

Letter signed by John G. Whittier. The letter is framed in a marie-louise and a plain black wooden frame.

Date: 1882

Maker: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 (Signer)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224704

Accession Number: 2006.44.2565

Cast relief

A rectangular cast relief of a colonial man. The man has his left side to the viewer showing his profile. He is wearing a hat and his hands are out in front of him and there is a sword at his side. His coat stops at knee level. The back has a long wire that is attached in four places and a smaller l...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), plaster

GUSN: 224705

Accession Number: 2006.44.2554

Handkerchief box

Rectangular inlaid wood handkerchief box with green silk lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 224706

Accession Number: 2006.44.2775AB

Wool Blanket

Red woolen blanket with light pink satin edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 224707

Accession Number: 2010.17.35

Framed letter

Framed letter from Joshua Bayley adressed to the Sheriff of the County of Essex in July 9, 1750. The letter is wrtten on both sides. The frame is a plain black painted wooden frame.

Date: 1750-07-9

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224710

Accession Number: 2006.44.2566

No Title

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 224711

Accession Number: 2001.

Plate

One of a set of three, round pewter plates with incised bands at rim.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Bacon, George (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 224712

Accession Number: 2001.249

Plates

One of a set of three, round pewter plates with incised bands at rim.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: Bacon, George (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 224713

Accession Number: 2001.250

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of a ship. The picture focuses on a ship sailing on water, sails raised. It is signed and dated in the bottom left corner.

Date: 1937

Maker: Needham, Alfred Carter, 1872- (Painter) Nelson, Carl E (Framer)

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

GUSN: 224716

Accession Number: 2006.44.2564

Bowl

Round wooden bowl with a deep basin and thin walls. The outside of the top edge is turned more inward than the rest of the bowl, creating an angle around the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224717

Accession Number: 2006.44.2556

Handkerchief

Linen handkerchief with floral embroidery.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 224718

Accession Number: 2006.44.2652.1

Planter

A rectangular green celadon planter with four short feet. Around, underneath the top edge are blue leaves with their tips pointing toward the ground. In the center of the bottom is a hole that has been plugged with a cork. The cork has a plastic top. Inside is also a flat, rounded metal piece.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 224719

Accession Number: 2006.44.2557

Watercolor

Framed watercolor of a ship. The picture focuses on a ship sailing on water, sails raised. It is signed and dated in the bottom left corner.

Date: 1937

Maker: Needham, Alfred Carter, 1872- (Painter) Nelson, Carl E (Framer)

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

GUSN: 224720

Accession Number: 2006.44.2563

Handkerchief

Linen handkerchief with floral embroidery.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 224721

Accession Number: 2006.44.2652.2

"Old bourbon whiskey" bottle

A tall green glass bottle with a cork top. The corners are not ninty degrees, the edges have been flattened to create eight corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), cork (bark)

GUSN: 224722

Accession Number: 2006.44.2558

Handkerchief

Silk cream-colored handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 224723

Accession Number: 2006.44.2653

Porringer

Round, pewter porringer; crown handle; well slightly convex

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal), tin alloy

GUSN: 224724

Accession Number: 2001.246

Textile

Brown piece of silk, with a tan floral design with a painted stencil design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 224726

Accession Number: 2006.44.2560

Set of handkerchiefs

Set of twelve linen handkerchiefs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 224727

Accession Number: 2006.44.2776

Decorative brass bell and stand

Engraved brass bell with carved wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 224731

Accession Number: 2006.44.2546AB

Child's cup

Child's silver three-handled cup. Handles are made of ivory. Sterling silver hallmark engraved on side.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 224732

Accession Number: 2006.44.2777

Ironing board

Sleeve ironing board. Narrow wooden ironing board on footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile), metal

GUSN: 223713

Accession Number: 2006.44.2002

Basket

Large wicker backet. There are two handles on the sides and one handle has a rope hanging down from it.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 223715

Accession Number: 2006.44.2008

Clothes wringer

Clothes wringer with a wooden bar at top and two spindles at the ends that are in the shape of key heads. There is a handle to crank and that turns the two rollers. On the right side is a ledge. Underneath the ledge are two clamps on each end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 223716

Accession Number: 2006.44.2014

Pyrography Kit, "Pyrex"

A box with pyrographic decoration has tools for making pyrographic designs. This one is form the "pyrex". There are ten objects inside. Pyro benzine bottle empty - Favor, Rund & Co., Boston; NY; Chicago -Brown Pyrography Art stain with instruction label peeling, wax stopper on top- green pyrography ...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 223860

Accession Number: 2004.37.7

Clothes wringer

Clothes wringer with a wooden bar at top and two spindles at the ends that are in the shape of key heads. There is a handle to crank and that turns the two rollers. On the right side is a ledge. Underneath the ledge are two clamps on each end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 223861

Accession Number: 2006.44.2017

Drying rack

Small wooden drying rack.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223862

Accession Number: 2006.44.2009

Soap saver

Soap saver with lid. The back edge is flat and the rest of it arches away from it. There is a lid that has a ring on the edge for opening the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 223863

Accession Number: 2006.44.2022

Drying rack

Large wooden drying rack.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 223864

Accession Number: 2006.44.2019

Fireplace tile

Square earthenware tile. Painted decoration divides surface of tile into nine squares with flowers and vines within. Painted in green, black, and purple on a cream ground.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 223870

Accession Number: 2009.47

Fireplace tile

Square fireplace tile with polychrome glaze and hand painted central floral design in blue, yellow and green. Fleur-de-lis decoration in the corners. Probably Dutch.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 224564

Accession Number: 2009.48

Pyro-Ceramic Art Magazine

This magazine is devoted to information on wood burning, china painting, wood carving, home decoration. Brown paper cover, twenty-four pages and brown page of advertisements at back. Backside of front cover all advertisemetns, entire back cover also advertisements. Bound by staples.

Maker: G. Harry Abbott (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 224568

Accession Number: 2004.37.8

Shelf

Wooden shelf, painted in black, with fours narrow shelves

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 224573

Accession Number: 2006.44.2015

Iron

Electric iron, with a plastic black handle and a wire attached to a plug. A temperature-control button in black plastic is fixed on the top of the iron body.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plastic (organic material), wire

GUSN: 224577

Accession Number: 2006.44.2035

Sink

Soapstone sink, with four basins of the same size and eight copper faucets (one unattached and one is smaller than the others), distributed in pairs above each basin. The sink is framed in a wooden frame, and mounted on three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock), copper alloy, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 224590

Accession Number: 2006.44.2011

Table

Round wooden tables, with two mobile wings and a drawer. It is covered with a plastic/vinyl napcloth

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), vinyl, metal

GUSN: 224593

Accession Number: 2006.44.2034

Ironing board

Wooden ironing board with three feet, and covered with a gray cloth.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cloth, metal

GUSN: 224595

Accession Number: 2006.44.2018

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