Historic New England

Bird Figurine

A carved, painted wooden figure of a Puffin perched on a fragment of a twisted branch.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51133

Accession Number: 1986.793

Braided rug

An oval braided rug in blues, reds and brown. It has a hooked central reserve with a basket of red flowers on a tan background.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51134

Accession Number: 1986.796

A round cream plate with a serpentine edge, rounded well and a foot ring. It is transfer-printed in blue with a central scene of European traders and traders in an Asian port. There is a floral border with outer zig-zags.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51135

Accession Number: 1986.798

Teakettle

The kettle has a flattened, ovoid chamfer-sided swing handle attached to projecting tabs. It has an slightly domed, circular lid with a brass mushroom-shaped finial. It has sloping shoulders, a tapering, cylindrical base and goose neck spout.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal)

GUSN: 51136

Accession Number: 1986.799AB

Pocket Knife

Of oblong form with white plastic guards (or case, simulating ivory) with two steel blades.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: Chas. Hall (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51137

Accession Number: 1986.800

Pocket Knife

A light brown leather sheath that is tooled with banding and leaf devices, holds a knife with a cylindrical handle. The leather case has a chain with a hook attached to it. The knife has brass fittings, and a shaped and inscribed steel blade.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51138

Accession Number: 1986.801AB

Braided rug

A rectanuloid with rounded ends. The braids are concentric stripes with red, black and grey predominating.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51139

Accession Number: 1986.802

Trunk

Of small rectangular form with a leather strap hinged lid and handle. The entire surface is covered with a brown painted canvas, embellished at the edges with leather-like black strapping held with brass tacks. It has a painted iron lock and hasp. The lid has four brass studded tin patches at the ed...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), canvas, iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51140

Accession Number: 1986.803

Hide Covered Trunk

Hide-covered tunk. Pine, hide, leather. Dome-top form with leather hinges. Ornamented with leather strips and brass tacks, iron hasp and lock plate, and brass bail handle.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51141

Accession Number: 1986.804

Bellows

Two onion-shaped wood paddles with tapering, rectangular handles. They are joined at the sides by leather and at the top by a steel ring and a conical ball-tipped head. The paddles are painted brown and have a tin plate nailed to one side. Also, string is tied to the handle and leather plate inside ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pine (wood), steel (alloy), string (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51142

Accession Number: 1986.806

Hat Stand

Of cylindrical dowl-like form, with an indented waist surmounting a mushroom shaped top and a domed circular base. It is painted black overall with a white chain motif.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51143

Accession Number: 1986.808

Inkwell

Of conical form with a short recessed, cylindrical neck and a rolled lip at a circular mouth. It has a brown glaze.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51144

Accession Number: 1986.809

Tieback

Of circular form in opalescent glass pressed, with six petaled stylized flowerheads on a shaped pewter stem with a threaded end.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 51145

Accession Number: 1986.811.1

Pitcher

An ovoid body with a flared rim and a pinched spout, "C" shaped handle, and a mottled green-brown matte glaze.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), redware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 51146

Accession Number: 1986.812

Ladderback Rocking Chair

Ladderback rocking chair. Maple, ash, rush seat. Three arched slats with turned urn and ball finials, flattened ball turnip in siles between slats. Rush seat, plain turned front lip, paired dowel stretchers at the front and sides, single dowel stretcher at rear.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 51147

Accession Number: 1986.813

Cup and saucer

A)--Cups w/ panelled shaped sides, flaring rim and circular foot ring w/ squared "C" shape handle. Banded in gold at inner rim, foot ring, and interior bowl bottom. B)--Saucers w/ circular form w/ sloping panelled rims and circular well. Banded in gold at interior rim and at well.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51148

Accession Number: 1986.818.1AB

Quilt

No description

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51149

Accession Number: 1986.819

Bedspread

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), double weave, marseilles, quilting, whitework

GUSN: 51150

Accession Number: 1986.820

Quilt

Comprised of alternating columns of pieced diamond blocks. Five columns of nine-patch blocks, each of two types printed cottons. Four columns of whole blocks widely spaced yellow sprig flowers; [diagram] dot motifs on white ground. Same for sawtooth frame and 6" wide side borders; edges bound in sa...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51151

Accession Number: 1986.821

Coverlet

Red and white overshot coverlet with summer and winter pattern of geometric panels. Red and white plaid border.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), hand weaving

GUSN: 51152

Accession Number: 1977.120

Log Cabin Quilt

Comprised of six rows of four pieced blocks; blocks pieced of various calico prints and shirtings; one-half dark, one-half light producing "Sunshine and Shadow" effect. Center blocks of either printed portraits of President Garfield, Federal Shields, Navy Anchor or printed patchwork pattern; edges b...

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Cocheco Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: calico, piecing

GUSN: 51153

Accession Number: 1986.824

Checkered Blanket

White ground with woven red stripes outlined in blue; wool body woven in twill weave; self- fringe at bottom; hemmed top; selvage edges.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51154

Accession Number: 1986.825

Quilt

Four rows of four blocks; within each row alternating pieced blocks of printed children's story scenes; white and black scroll border; plain red cotton blocks; decorative yarn feather stitched together. White cotton binding edges. Illustrations of childhood activities typical of mid-to-late 19th c.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 51155

Accession Number: 1986.826

Bedspread

Tan glazed cotton bedspread with a red and green rose design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51156

Accession Number: 1986.827

Pieced Quilt

Comprised of three calico columns; saw tooth edges. In between predominantly filled with brown and red floral calico on white ground; other calicos. Edges bound in striped cotton.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, tacking

GUSN: 51157

Accession Number: 1986.829

Whole Cloth Quilt

T-shaped; gussets at top. Brown print on white depicting storming of Bastille; robed female France putting finishing touches to Louis XVI's monument while standing on male oppressor. Female characters "Liberty, Fraternity and Justice" accepting Louis XVI's sword of surrender. Ribbons, wheat shocks a...

Date: 1789-1791

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, toile (textile material)

GUSN: 51158

Accession Number: 1986.830

Dress

White; boat neckline w/ piping; long leg o' mutton sleeves w/ hook & eye at wrist; piping along seam. Bodice gathered into V in front & back; skirt gathered all around into waistband.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51159

Accession Number: 1986.831

Dress

White; open neckline; bunched & held in place by loop & button; short, full sleeves; sleeves & neckline trimmed w/ lace. Piping at seams; fullness gathered into V at front & back; skirt gathered onto waistband at front & back; hook & eye closure; 4 wide tucks at hem.

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51160

Accession Number: 1986.832

Covered dish

Drum form; the top (a) is slightly domed w/ flower form knop transfer-printed w/ polychrome flowers and ornes; base (b) w/ molded masks at sides--transfer printed w/ French peasant scenes after "H. Loux"; body cream-colored.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50757

Accession Number: 1986.221AB

Area rug

Rectangular, flat woven, coarse three tone brown wool rug with off-white cotton warp; woven in a geometric pattern of basket weave straps in center with dark border and remains of fringe on ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50758

Accession Number: 1986.223.1

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, wool ingrain upholstery. Rectangular box upholstered with wool ingrain carpeting fragment with floral and geometric patterns in green, brown, and red.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ingrain carpets, pine (wood), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50759

Accession Number: 1986.230

Drying Rack

Arched ends on turned uprights; shaped trestle feet holding 5 dowels.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 50760

Accession Number: 1986.233

Piano stool

Green mohair upholstered; rosewood grained; threaded iron adjustable seat mechanism; turned standard w/ conforming tripod base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Briggs, J. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), graining, maple (wood), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50761

Accession Number: 1986.240

Basket

Oblong form w/ arched rigid handle.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 50762

Accession Number: 1986.241

Basket

Oblong form w/ centered arched rigid handle.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 50763

Accession Number: 1986.243

Sewing Case

Three-tiered workbox with string-inlaid corner posts and turned ivory finials. Top tier lid lifts to reveal spool holders. Two drawers below. Box raised on ball feet. Top tier sides pierced with holes, some of which are outlined with ivory grommets. An embroidery frame with ivory ball pull slides ou...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50764

Accession Number: 1986.260

Sewing Case

Two tiered; top w/ knob; interior fitted w/ spool holders; bottom tier w/ drawer. Top tier pierced w/ bone grommets; peg feet; flame shaped spires at 4 corners of each tier.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50765

Accession Number: 1986.261

Trunk

Square-shaped trunk. Pine, leather, metal, brass. Black leather covered form with waterfall-edged flat top; metal strapping with brass bosses, sides, and center. Leather straps at sides. Remains of leather straps. Leather tooled with geometric pattern. Lined with linen. Tray with cotton toupe(?) b...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Clark, Atkins A. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 50766

Accession Number: 1986.275

Storage box

Small rectangular box; dome top w/ brass ring handle, leather hinge, and tin hasp and plate. Covered w/ wallpaper of Khaki green ground w/ black and white heart and elongated zig-zag pattern. Red pinstriping on underside.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 50767

Accession Number: 1986.277

Chest

Chest. Pine, painted. Molded, cotter-pin hinged lid; splayed sides; covered till and rope handles. Painted blue.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50768

Accession Number: 1986.279

Box

Rectangular box w/ hinged lid w/ chamfered front edge; covered w/ block-printed wallpaper patterned w/ large scallop-edged leaves in brown w/ blue vines and bittersweet outline on white ground. (An earlier layer of wallpaper underneath) Iron hook and eye. Underside of cover painted green.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 50769

Accession Number: 1986.281

Folding chair

Folding chair. Walnut, wool upholstery. Arched crest with brass studs over rectangular upholstered back; flanked by curved stiles with brass capped ball finials. Curved half arms continue to front legs and are joined by two turned stretchers. The front seat rail joins curved back legs as does sing...

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: Vaill, E. W. (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50770

Accession Number: 1986.282

Folding Chair

Walnut folding chair with wool upholstery. Arched crest with brass studs over rectangular upholstered back; flanked by curved stiles with brass capped ball finials. Curved half arms continue to front legs and are joined by two turned stretchers. The front seat rail joins curved back legs as does si...

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: Vaill, E. W. (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 50771

Accession Number: 1986.283

Photograph

Studio browntone portrait of boy bust length; arched matt; molded, "ribbed," and floral patterned white gessoed frame; boy w/ short hair facing left, wearing white shirt, tie, and dark suit.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 50772

Accession Number: 1986.296

Photograph

Full-length portrait of blonde little girl standing in an armchair in long white dress, w/ elaborate carved wainscotting behind her.

Date: 1855-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 50773

Accession Number: 1986.297

Chromolithograph Print

Young woman in turban looks over her shoulder; 1/2 view in oval reserve. Original giltwood molded frame. After Guido Reni's portrait of Beatrice Cenci.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Colton, Zahm, & Roberts (Publisher)

Material: chromolithographs, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50774

Accession Number: 1986.298

Photograph

Photo-mechanical reproduction in sepia tones of a spotted cow in a pasture w/ trees in background. Mounted on a beige matt w/in a molded oak frame w/ scrolled oak-tone gesso outerframe.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, photomechanical processes

GUSN: 50775

Accession Number: 1986.299

Photograph

Black and white photograph of middle-aged man in profile w/ mustache; dressed in pin-striped suit; seated on an armchair and holding a newspaper; plain black painted molded wooden frame; gray recessed matt w/ printing in silver below; sitter possibly "Troy Panel."

Date: 1902

Maker: Purdy, J. E. (Photographer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50776

Accession Number: 1986.300

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture on silk ground; worked in a round format in green, gold, blue, and brown threads in variety of needlework stitches and knots; depicts shepardess feeding two sheep under a tree with hills, pond, and trees beyond; painted features and figure, sky, and background; enclosed with a re...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 50777

Accession Number: 1986.301

Photograph

Large black and white "enhanced" photograph of a bearded man turned to the left in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie; molded inner matt; Eastlake-style molded frame; inside gilded relief ivy leaf decoration; black between gilded moldings; incised linear motifs in gold at corners; photograph en...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chalk, photographs

GUSN: 50778

Accession Number: 1986.305

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