Historic New England

Table

Mahogany side table with veneered and molded square top, fretwork, and brass hairy paw feet. Circular molded bottom tier with turned stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26299

Accession Number: 1999.34

Circular occasional table. Part of a set with matching mirror. Wood painted white with gilding. Gilded egg-and-dart molding, beaded swags, and bellflowers; circular bottom tier with scrolled stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26300

Accession Number: 1999.35.1

Mirror

Mirror. Part of a set with matching occasional table. Wood painted white with gilding, compositin, and wire. Applied and carved scrolled moldings, urn, flame finial, shell, and ribbon. Composition bellflower swags painted gold. Brass brackets for attaching to wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26301

Accession Number: 1999.35.2

Table

Table. Oak. Square top with egg-and-dart molding; curved legs braced with serpentine bottom tier.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26302

Accession Number: 1999.36

Bed

Bed. Mahogany. Veneered headboard and footboard with urn, Greek key, and palmette motifs turned stiles fitted with detachable carved finials and carved with flowers, leaves, reeding and special fluting.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26303

Accession Number: 1999.37A-D

Looking glass

Looking glass. Veneered mahogany. Scrolled border and pierced and gilt inset shell.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26304

Accession Number: 1999.38

Bracket shelf

Wood bracket shelf with molded edge, carved eagle on bouquet, painted gold. Brass brackets to attach to wall.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26305

Accession Number: 1999.39

Serving tray

Black-painted oval sheet iron tray w/ gold-painted rim and circular ornamentation on 4 "sides".

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 26306

Accession Number: 1998.4476

Doily

White linen doily w/ white thread bound scalloped edges. Just inside edge repeat pattern of white-cotton satin-stitched curling fronds w/ eyelets.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 26307

Accession Number: 1998.4477

Umbrella

Navy-blue cotton umbrella w/ white and blue geometric patten around edge. Handle is made of wood and painted blue and white. Steel stays and blue transparent blue top and [?].

Date: 1866-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26308

Accession Number: 1998.6387

Basket

Shallow, circular, brown wicker basket w/out handle.

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 26309

Accession Number: 1998.6388

Chandler Farm

Landscape scene of Chandler Farm, Pomfret, Connecticut. White farmhouse is distance with scattered gray and red outbuildings. Cows in foreground, rolling green hills in distance. Wood, gesso, and gilt frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26310

Accession Number: 1990.193

Woodstock Hill

Landscape painting of Woodstock Hill in Woodstock, Connecticut. Painted by James J. Sawyer in 1859.

Date: 1859

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26311

Accession Number: 1993.858

BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26312

Accession Number: 1919.896

Sideboard

Sheraton sideboard.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26314

Accession Number: 1951.151

Hanging shelf

Hanging shelf w/ 2 shelves and decorative cornice at top. Pine. 4 metal brackets at back side of shelves to attach to wall. Decorative carving at sides. Angled inward at front of base. Pedimented top.

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26315

Accession Number: 1999.68

Shoehorn

Steel(?) shoehorn; rectangular w/ rounded edges and one tapered end w/ hole. Dished form.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26316

Accession Number: 1998.6334

Shoe button fastener

Silver painted metal shoe button fastener. Flat piece w/ rounded ends. Embossed scrolled foliate decoration across entire fastener. Center is flat (w/o scrolling) w/ embossed vendor's(?) name.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, metal

GUSN: 26317

Accession Number: 1998.6333

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and embossed scrolled foliate decoration on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor's mark embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26318

Accession Number: 1998.6332

Shoe buttonhook

Metal shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and rounded handle w/ flat section on handle embossed w/ vendor's mark.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 26319

Accession Number: 1998.6331

Shoe buttonhook

Steel shoe buttonhook w/ hook at one end and handle w/ embossed scrolled foliate decoration. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26320

Accession Number: 1998.6330

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26321

Accession Number: 1998.6328

Shoe buttonhook

Sterling silver(?) shoe buttonhook w/ eye-shaped hook and elaborate scrolled foliate decoration embossed on handle. Flat (w/o scrolling) section on handle w/ vendor embossed.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 26322

Accession Number: 1998.6329

Dress

White linen gauze dress; floral embroidered front and hem; back button closure; short train.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26323

Accession Number: 1998.5772

Dress

Black silk dress with black silk ribbon cuffs and sash; pleated front; long sleeves; back hook closure.

Date: 1827-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26324

Accession Number: 1998.5773

Dress

Silk floral brocade dress; front lacing bodice with pink silk satin piping trim; gathered skirt wit pleated trim; three panel piece with pink cotton lining; two fragments with scalloped edges and pink silk satin lining. Reworked circa 1890.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26325

Accession Number: 1998.5774A-E

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

Coat of Arms

Gilman Coat of Arms. No inscription. Black painted frame w/ gilt inner edge. Frame is 18th century and not original to drawing.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gold leaf, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 26075

Accession Number: 1966.1429

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

Newspaper clipping

Print of drawing of Gilman Garrison after restoration with caption "oldest house in town" built in 1650.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26079

Accession Number: 1979.14

Photographs

Copy of 3 views of Gilman Garrison in painted black and green wood. A) Copy of black and white photo, circa 1870-80. B) Colored printed postcard of view of Garrison, circa 1912. C) View of Garrison, circa Dec. 1958. Includes captions concerning structural changes of house as noted by Wm. Dudley.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26080

Accession Number: 1979.15A-C

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

Covered tea bowl

A) Tea bowl. Deep slightly tapered circular form w/ gilt scalloped edge. Deep circular foot ring. Polychrome overglaze enamel design of four flowers. Pseudo-European mark in red on bottom. B) Domed cover w/ ring-shaped knob. Pseudo mark on front. Uvacc: modern circular rosewood stand.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26086

Accession Number: 1966.1355AB

Wine glass

Blown cylindrical bowl w/ fluted bottom. Copper wheel engraved tassel and swag design. Applied squat faceted stem and square base. Colorless glass.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26087

Accession Number: 1966.1356

Coffee cup

Cylindrical cann shape w/ applied scroll handle. White body. Gold band at top and bottom edges. Transfer print sepia decoration w/ 2 Chinese men.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26088

Accession Number: 1966.1357

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26089

Accession Number: 1966.1358.1

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26090

Accession Number: 1966.1358.2

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form w/ applied strap-like handles on sides. White body. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration in Chinese style-pagoda scenes w/ diamond diaper border.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26091

Accession Number: 1966.1359

Arrowhead

Elongated projectile point w/ hand cut facet edge. Flat back. Slightly shaped and pitched front. Mounted on grey painted wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 26092

Accession Number: 1966.1360

Musket ball

Spherical shape with mold seam around center from casting.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26093

Accession Number: 1966.1361

Mourning ring and box

A) Ring: circular form w/ plain band. Braided lock of hair in oblong mount under glass, surrounded by cut onyx stones. Engraved inside. B) Cylindrical wood box w/ hinged lid and brass catch, covered w/ red "leatherette" paper.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 26094

Accession Number: 1966.1362AB

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