Historic New England

Dresser mirror on stand

Bevelled mirror in wood frame with carved and gilded interior edge. Frame hanging between two posts on rectangular wood base containing three drawers with brass pulls and ivory inlay around central keyhole.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), sheet glass, gilt paint, ivories (sculptures), brass (alloy), silvering

GUSN: 305576

Accession Number: 1958.213

Side chair

Side chair with serpentine crest rail, vase-shaped splat, rhombus-shaped seat, turned legs and rails, ended-out Spanish feet, and rectangular back legs. Brown needlepoint seat cover depicts wreath of roses.

Date: 1730-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), plant fiber

GUSN: 305577

Accession Number: 1958.215

Candlestand

Tilt-top candlestand with octagonal top, turned vase-shaped pedestal, and three S-curved legs.

Date: 1730-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305579

Accession Number: 1958.368

Candlestand

Wood tilt-top candlestand. Top is oval in shape with wood inlay of urn holding a branch with leaves. Pedestal of table is urn-shaped; lower part of urn is fluted. Table stands on three cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Date: 1750-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305581

Accession Number: 1958.369

Plate

Twenty-two white porcelain plates with gold band around rim and interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305584

Accession Number: 1988.584.1-.22

Rug

Small rug. Persian prayer type with bright colors.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305585

Accession Number: 1949.34

Bowl

Five small white porcelain bowls with gold band around rim. Interior gold band surrounds a small gold circle at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305586

Accession Number: 1988.585.1-.5

Saucer

Two white porcelain saucers with three gold bands on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305587

Accession Number: 1988.586.1-.2

Saucer

Three white porcelain saucers with wide gold band at rim. Narrow interior gold band surrounds a small gold circle at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305588

Accession Number: 1988.587.1-.3

Chair

Yellow painted wood chair with floral and scroll decoration, serpentine crest rail, four turned splats, cane seat, and turned legs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305589

Accession Number: 2008.26.4.2

Chair

Yellow painted wood chair with floral and scroll decoration, serpentine crest rail, four turned splats, cane seat, and turned legs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305590

Accession Number: 2008.26.4.3

Saucer

Set of five white porcelain saucers with ridged bodies. Wide gold band on rim and two narrow gold bands at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305591

Accession Number: 1988.588.7-.11

Saucer

Seven white porcelain saucers with wide gold band on rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305592

Accession Number: 1988.589.1-.7

Coffee Cup

Set of six white porcelain coffee cups with ridged sides. Cups are decorated with a wide gold band on rim and two gold bands in center. Narrow gold accent on square handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305593

Accession Number: 1988.588.1-.6

High Chest of Drawers

Queen Anne style high chest with brocken arch top and fan carvings on top and bottom section center drawers. There are eleven drawers in total with stamped brass escutcheons. Front and back cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1690-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305622

Accession Number: 1958.214

Electrified lamp and shade

Oil lamp of mold-blown colorless glass with thumb-print pattern on brass pedestal with spiral decoration. Square marble base. Lamp has been electrified and has a modern paper shade patterned with cut paper flowers

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, brass (alloy), marble by composition or origin, cut-paper work

GUSN: 305626

Accession Number: 1958.370

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair with serpentine back, S-curved arms, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet. Rear legs rectangular. Brown wool covering couched couched with black. In center of back is square needlepoint with flowers, fish, butterfly, bicycle, bee, horn and key on black background.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305634

Accession Number: 1958.371

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron and brass andirons with cast brass log stops having ball-topped turned posts and snake feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305636

Accession Number: 1958.372.1

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons with cast brass log stops having ball-topped turned posts and snake feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305637

Accession Number: 1958.372.2

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with unadorned oval plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305643

Accession Number: 1958.373.1

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with unadorned oval plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305644

Accession Number: 1958.373.2

Fireplace shovel

Wrought iron fireplace shovel with tulip-shaped pan and brass handle with ball finial.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305645

Accession Number: 1958.374

Washstand

One-quarter-round washstand with one large and two small holes for toilet vessets, shelf with drawer ornamented with checked inlay. Shelf has half-circle inlay. Ogee apron and reeded legs.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305646

Accession Number: 1958.376

Portable washstand

Portable washstand. Top folds open from center to reveal large hole to hold wash basin and two smaller holes for other vessels. Front cabinet door inlaid with swag and pendants; outline of door and tapered legs also inlaid. Brass handles with oval escutchions on each side for portability.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305648

Accession Number: 1958.382

Needlework

Small rectangular needlework with chain stitch border surrounding a standing bird worked in chain stitch and cross stitch. Initials "M.A" worked in cross stitch are centered above the bird. Small blooms on vines sprout from each corner of the border. Plain weave linen ground. Silk thread. Evidence o...

Date: 1802

Maker: Probably Alley, Miriam, 1791- (Embroiderer)

GUSN: 305649

Accession Number: 1961.153.2

Fireback fragment

Fireback fragment with a scene that depicts a man with a sword.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 303886

Accession Number: 1988.557

Fireplace surround with attached grate

Fireplace surround made up of metal panels, with a shallow mantel and cast iron grate affixed with bolts. Applied cast iron neoclassical design elements of stylized vases with flowers on jambs, stylized urns on corner blocks, and a rosette centered below mantel.

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, cast iron, sheet metal screws

GUSN: 303887

Accession Number: 1988.563

Fireplace surround

Cast iron fireplace surround with foliate scroll design at inner corners of opening.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 303890

Accession Number: 1988.562

Oven

Enclosed oven with two vented openings.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 303892

Accession Number: 1988.569

Fireplace Surround

A fireplace surround that depicts a cow and a farmer. Above the farm scene is an ornate border and a gothic archway design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 303893

Accession Number: 1934.291

Stove

Cast iron heating stove with open front. Scroll and shield decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 303895

Accession Number: 1988.572

Fireback

Cast iron fireback with arabesque floral design flanking a central pedestal with a small bearded figure on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 303896

Accession Number: 1988.556

Stove

Short cast iron heating stove with oval body. Body of stove is decorated with a foliate and chain molding design around the center of the stove. Anthemion and fretwork designs on the pierced stove top. The areas above the legs are decorated with flutes and rosettes. Leaf and bow decoration between f...

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 303897

Accession Number: 1988.575

Grate

A fireplace grate with pierced scrollwork

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303898

Accession Number: 1932.92

Grate

A fireplace grate with a pierced gothic foliate design

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303899

Accession Number: 1934.292

Fireplace insert

Cast iron fireplace insert with a flat extended base and a vent on top. It has a molded design of pillars on either side of the opening and a horizontal floral design across the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303900

Accession Number: 1988.558

Planter

Large urn shaped wood planter with square base. Planter has a turned stem and gadrooning at base of urn. Planter exterior is painted white.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303901

Accession Number: 1988.565

Fireplace insert

Cast iron stove with a wide flat base. Molded columns flank the central opening, and ornate scrollwork design adorns the top. Brass medallion and round finials adorn the front corners. The central opening is protected by a large cast iron grate.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303902

Accession Number: 1988.559

Stove

Tall stove with a wide flat base and four feet. The stove has a cylindrical body with a small door on the side. The door is decorated with a foliate pattern and has a lock-and-key mechanism to keep it shut. The feet are also decorated with a foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303903

Accession Number: 1988.574

Stove

Cast iron stove with missing fireback. The sides have rectangular paneling with brass medallions and finials adorning the corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303949

Accession Number: 1988.564

Stove

Rectangular stove with two cylindrical vents protruding from the top. The stove has a wide flat base and doors on either side. Gothic foliate design adorns the front stove panel. The stove feet are no longer attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 303950

Accession Number: 1988.568