Historic New England

Upholstered rocking chair

Scrolled crest, stiles, curving arms and arm supports; convex seat rail, saber legs, scroll front rockers; upholstered back, seat, and arm rests in modern blue and white fleck woven fabric.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50729

Accession Number: 1986.189

Footstool

Two tiered, pierced triangular sides; upholstered in modern green damask; dark stain.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood), upholstering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50730

Accession Number: 1986.190

Dining table

Dining table. Maple, white pine secondary wood. Two-leaf oval top; shaped arched end rails. Rests on abriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50731

Accession Number: 1986.191

Mirror

Rectangular form w/ shell carved? pedement, volutes and finial extensions at corners; the molded rails and stiles w/ vines; flower and leaf carved pendant; painted gold.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50732

Accession Number: 1986.192

Easy chair. Mahogany frame. Upholstered. Serpentine crest, flaring "S" shape, rounded wings, small scrolled arms; ring and vase shaped turned front legs, square back legs. Twentieth-century cotton paisley style print in red, blue, green, and golds.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 50733

Accession Number: 1986.193

Slant-top desk

Slant-top desk. Maple, white pine. Molded slant top opens to eight pigeon holes with arches and drawers; over three graduated thumb molded drawers. Rests on straight bracket feet.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50734

Accession Number: 1986.195

Lithographic print

West Bank scene of book vendors along the River Seine(?) in Paris w/ row of trees to the left of pedestrians in center and bridge to the right. Hand colored; w/in light blue and pale green mats and gilded molded frame.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50735

Accession Number: 1986.196

Candlestick

Saucer shaped lip on columnar shaft w/ ejector, on turned, tapered bell shaped base.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50736

Accession Number: 1986.197

Electric lamp

Cast brass feniform finial on iron rod shaft w/ scrolled adjustable arm w/ hammered metal leaves enclosing light socket; scrolled tripod base.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 50737

Accession Number: 1986.198

Pitcher

Redware pitcher, oversized, of urn shape w/ deep straight neck and thick reeded shoulder-to-body strap handle; w/ incised wavy lines to neck and incised banding to shoulder area. Covered overall w/ yellow glaze w/ greenish tint and decorated w/ bold asterisk-like designs in brown slip. C-spout broke...

Date: 1720-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50738

Accession Number: 1986.199

Footstool

Footstool. Mahogany feet, modern upholstery. Modern woven green, blue, and beige even weave upholstery. Knobs at each end. Rests on mahogany bun feet.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50739

Accession Number: 1986.200

Print

Color reproduction showing 4 woodpeckers on a dead branch w/ grape vine; cream mat w/ gilt; narrow molded frame.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50740

Accession Number: 1986.201

Dish Towel

Rectangular white linen towel hemmed at each end and printed in center w/ rose and pink field w/ blue and tan oblong and circular reserve w/ white swimming swan. Field enclosed by a blue border w/ rose -pink holly leaves.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 50741

Accession Number: 1986.202

Bottle

Clear glass slightly flaring rim and neck on cylindrical body; weighted at base

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50742

Accession Number: 1986.204

Trinket box

Rectangular box w/ domed hinged lid; decorated w/ drips and dot gesso pattern and painted gold. The center of lid w/ square-shaped reserve w/ polychrome printed profile (necklength) of a woman in a red hood. Interior of box lined w/ cream-colored paper printed overall w/ gold star and dot pattern.

Date: 1945-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50743

Accession Number: 1986.205

Table lamp

Dark green urn form on a square base; decorated w/ bands of leaves at shoulder and base of body of urn.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 50744

Accession Number: 1986.206

Bed Warmer

Shallow copper pan w/ brass cover punched w/ designs of circles and scrolls; flat iron handle w/ hook end.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50745

Accession Number: 1986.207

Fireplace Broom

Rough hewn wood handle and red dyed bristles; leather loop at the top end.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50746

Accession Number: 1986.208

Fireplace shovel

Cast brass belted ball and baluster handle w/ steel shaft and iron shovel.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50747

Accession Number: 1986.210

Bellows

A tear drop shape body w/ flaring handles; leather sides and decorated strips held in place w/ brass tacks. Baluster form brass tip. Painted or stained brown.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50748

Accession Number: 1986.211

Bucket

Brass cylindrical form tapers to flat bottom; the rim reinforced w/ iron band held by copper rivets; iron bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50749

Accession Number: 1986.212

Candlestick

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised with 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50750

Accession Number: 1986.213.1

Landscape

Landscape view of salt marshes with five dome-shaped stacks of hay on stilts in watery area with ducks flying and swimming under a cloudy sky. Predominant colors are beiges, blues, brown and white. Horizontal format; gray-green mat board and a white frame with white liner.

Date: 1966

Maker: Brown, Dorothy D. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 50751

Accession Number: 1986.214

Candlesnuffer

Ribbed bell-shaped cup on twisted handle w/ ball finial.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50752

Accession Number: 1986.215

Fender

C shape w/ three belted ball finials on rounded brass rail. Iron frame w/ 11 iron posts; 5 vertical (?) and 6 horizontal bands of heavier wire w/ top band of swagged wire.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 50753

Accession Number: 1986.216

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of "Catharine Adams Little" seated facing front wearing dark, long-sleeved dress w/ belt and white cap; right hand holding spectacles and left arm resting on a table w/ gadrooned edge. Subject probably about 75 years old. Molded and veneered wood frame w/ inner ...

Date: 1885-1900 ?

Maker: Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Photographic studio) Bigelow & Jordan (Framer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50754

Accession Number: 1986.217

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Alphabet sampler with bees, birds, and urn with flowers. Enclosed by a flowering border. Worked in shades of green, yellow, pink, blue, and black. Silk and linen threads on a linen ground. Molded (twentieth-century) gilt frame.

Date: 1806

Maker: Little, Abigail, 1787-1871 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 50755

Accession Number: 1986.218

Candlestick

Each w/ flared lip on cylindrical candle socket; turned shaft; saucer base.

Date: 1900-1950 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50756

Accession Number: 1986.219.1

Dessert plate

Polygonal panelled rim; circular face printed w/ Chinoiserie scene of gnarly trees, pagodas, and people in boats; the rim decorated w/ floral sprays and scrolling border; very dark flow blue.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: Jacob Furnival & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50908

Accession Number: 1986.511

Vegetable dish

Footed elongated octagonal dish w/ flared curving rim and rounded sides; molded Rococo scroll handles; transfer-printed flow blue gothic crocket and floral borders; image of gothic buildings, trees, figures by a river and bridge inside bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50909

Accession Number: 1986.512

Windsor side chair

Windsor sidechair. Maple, pine, traces of black paint with gold striping Rectangular crest rail over five tapering spindle. Shaped stiles with ears; balloon form plank seat and racking. Rests on bamboo turned legs; with box stretchers.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50910

Accession Number: 1986.513

Cruet

Uncolored glass; 6-sided spade shaped stopper w/ tapered neck; fits into wide spout on panelled body which widens to circular base; panelled handle (like pointy ear).

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50911

Accession Number: 1986.514

Vase

Uncolored glass; flaring circular rim tapers to bulbous mid-section and short knopped stem on a circular foot.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50912

Accession Number: 1986.515

Vase

Uncolored glass in the form of a trumpet w/ scalloped rim on a knopped, circular foot etched at mid-section w/ daisy-like flowerheads and stems.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 50913

Accession Number: 1986.516

Inkwell ?

Squat bulbous body w/ narrow circular neck w/ rounded rim; interior and parts of rim glazed in brown slip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50914

Accession Number: 1986.517

Dish

Uncolored glass (in the form of an inverted bonnet); scalloped edge on wide fluted rim w/ 2 extended tab handles at turned up sides; circular base w/ starburst pattern.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: A.H. Hersey & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50915

Accession Number: 1986.518

Dish

Colorless glass; shaped, pierced, and applied rim on conforming bowl tapers to flower form; 6-lobed base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 50916

Accession Number: 1986.519

Decanter

Colorless glass; wide flat ringed lip on panelled neck w/ additional rings at mid neck and neck base; panelled shoulders on cylindrical body patterned w/ oval reserve and 3 bands of cut designs. The top band of diamond diaper, the mid band panelled, and the base band fluted. The stopper of circular ...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50917

Accession Number: 1986.520

Cordial glass

Colorless glass conical shaped cup tapers to rod shaped stem and knopped circular foot.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50918

Accession Number: 1986.522.1

Sauce dish

Colorless glass; wide circular mouth w/ rounded rim on steeply tapering sides; shaped waist and stepped circular foot. The sides etched w/ banding in various widths.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50919

Accession Number: 1986.523.1

Bowl

Small round form w/ rolled rim; hammered and incised w/ Arabic script at sides. The flat base incised w/ image of man's face.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, incising

GUSN: 50920

Accession Number: 1986.524

Bowl

Round form w/ rolled rim; hammered and incised w/ elephant? design at sides; man's face incised at flat underside.

Date: 1910-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50921

Accession Number: 1986.525

Tray

Rectangular form w/ rounded corners and ends; wide convex border; flat face painted black and stenciled in gilt at rim w/ leaf and stripe pattern.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50922

Accession Number: 1986.526

Tray

Dish-sided slightly rounded rectangular form w/ a matt black surface decorated at face w/ peonies and buds in gilt and rosey pink pigment. The rim edge heightened in gold.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, softwood

GUSN: 50923

Accession Number: 1986.528

Saucer

Deep saucer w/ flared rim and circular foot ring; white body w/ overglaze painted sprigs of blue flowers and leaves on flared sides and in center (small sprig).

Date: 1825-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50924

Accession Number: 1986.530

Plate

Circular form molded w/ grape leaves and branches of grapes at rim and fluted at cavetto; the face molded w/ floral spray. Redware glazed in brown and bronze-copper tone.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50925

Accession Number: 1986.531

Vase

Pale green color; cylindrical form w/ wide circular mouth tapers to flat base; etched w/ vertical stripes w/ ovals at end centering a floral band. Flat rim.

Date: 1915-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made

GUSN: 50926

Accession Number: 1986.532

Saucer

Traditional saucer form: circular w/ wide dished rim canting out from shallow circular well. Colorless glass body w/ ground flat bottom. Rim decorated w/ silver overlaid swagged leaf motif alternating w/ cross-hatched wreath reserves.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50927

Accession Number: 1986.533

Serving dish

Transparent green glass octagonal form; wide flat rim etched at underside w/ leafy vine. Deep well and impression at face for bowl.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50928

Accession Number: 1986.534

Cruet stand

Silver plated caster stand on domed circular foot w/ machine beaded edges; 4 rod supports for a revolving circular "wheel" w/ five round cut-out holes for glass bottles; long turned stem w/ beading terminating in cast oval handle surmounted by a scroll and ball crest.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), electroplating, stamping (forming), white metal

GUSN: 50929

Accession Number: 1986.536.1

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