Historic New England

Rug

Of rectangular form, with a high pile and beige field with a large gold scroll edged medallion. It is enclosed by a beige and gold checkerboard inner border and two solid outer borders. Of 'drugoet' type.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11779

Accession Number: 1986.1437

Throw Rug

Of rectangular form with a conforming beige field. It is filled with stylized flowerheads and vine like devices in coral, green, pink, brown and beige within a banded border with a beige fringe.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11780

Accession Number: 1986.1438

Rug

Of rectangular form, in Oriental style. It has a shared central orange field with two floral sprays, stylized flower heads and arch motifs. It is enclosed by a stepped, shaped border with flowerheads in beige, blue, orange, pink. It has a grey outer border with various contigious arrow and flower he...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jute (fiber), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11781

Accession Number: 1986.1439

Rug

Of rectangular form, with an outer black border having medallions and florettes in beige, red and green. The inner rectangle has a large medallion and three inner reserves. The corners have flower motifs and there is blackish fringe.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jute (fiber), stamping (forming), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11782

Accession Number: 1986.1440

Throw Rug

Of rectangular form, with a narrow outer border in black, beige and yellow. It encloses a wider blue border with stylized flower heads in beige, brown, black and yellow. It is in a rectangular reserve with a stepped medallion with various stylized motifs in black, blue and gold.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), jute (fiber), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11783

Accession Number: 1986.1441

Throw Rug

Of rectangular reserve with four flower heads and leaves in shades of brown, orange and pale green. It has beige with a densely patterned border in conforming shades. It also has knotted wool beige fringe.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), jute (fiber), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11784

Accession Number: 1986.1442

Throw Rug

A rectangular reserve enclosing a shaped medallion within a densely patterned border in shades of yellow, brown, green, beige and pink. It has wool fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11785

Accession Number: 1986.1450.1

Throw Rug

A rectangular reserve enclosing a shaped medallion within a densely patterned border in shades of yellow, brown, green, beige and pink. It has wool fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11786

Accession Number: 1986.1450.2

Serving Spoon

A large silver spoon with a flattened terminus with a cast scroll motif.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: Moulton, J. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11787

Accession Number: 1983.142.2

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11788

Accession Number: 1983.144.2

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11789

Accession Number: 1983.144.3

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11790

Accession Number: 1983.144.4

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11791

Accession Number: 1983.144.5

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11792

Accession Number: 1983.144.6

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11793

Accession Number: 1983.144.7

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11794

Accession Number: 1983.144.8

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11795

Accession Number: 1983.144.9

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11796

Accession Number: 1983.144.10

Teaspoon

A silver teaspoon with a scroll motif on the terminus of the handle.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 11797

Accession Number: 1983.144.11

Nutpick Case

A green plush case with a hinged lid and blue satin and velvet lining.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plush, satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11798

Accession Number: 1983.146.13

Lamp bracket

Wall mounted lamp bracket w/ moveable arm. Petal base and leaflet detail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14072

Accession Number: 1998.1196

Oil lamp

Oil lamp w/ colorless glass shade. Radial indentations at base. Bulbous at center of shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Plume & Atwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 14073

Accession Number: 1998.1197AB

Steer horns

Steer horns mounted to leather mount. Right horn deteriorated in 2 inch diameter hole. Leather mount between horns has a rectangular shape. Small metal bracket for hanging.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 14074

Accession Number: 1998.1198

Straw wastebasket

Straw wastebasket. Woven into ribbon borders at top and base. Braided straw bow applique at two sides.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 14075

Accession Number: 1998.1199

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. H stretcher, back stretcher, and legs are walnut(?). Back legs slightly flared.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14076

Accession Number: 1998.1200

Great wheel

Flax wheel w/ 10 turned spokes (one is a replacement), turned distaff, solid platform board, and three turned legs. Stained wood.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14077

Accession Number: 1998.1201

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of a man. The man is dressed in a suit jacket, vest and tie. He is looking to his right. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14078

Accession Number: 1998.1202.1

Photograph

Bust length photograph of a woman. The woman is wearing a fringed V-neck shirt and a vest. She is looking to her left. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14079

Accession Number: 1998.1202.2

Print

In this scene, five archers are aiming their arrows at a female tied to a tree. A halo above the woman's head and an angel in the sky suggest the woman's protection as three men watch from the background. In a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14080

Accession Number: 1998.1203

Bed Warmer

Brass and copper bed warmer. Brass lid. Copper pan. Wooden (maple?) turned handle w/ finial tip. String around top. Brass lid has soldered repairs.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14081

Accession Number: 1998.1204

Flower vase

Porcelain vase. Glazed and unglazed portions. Pink trumpet flower and three unglazed ducks. Gilded areas have faded.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14082

Accession Number: 1998.1205

Painting

Oil painting of a river and tree scene. In the foreground a calm body of water reflects several larger trees. In the background, a small, white home sits overlooking the river. Gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 14083

Accession Number: 1998.1206

Shelf clock

Mahogany shelf clock w/ reverse painting on glass titled "View in Italy." Rectangular ogee molded case. Mahogany molding dividing clock from reverse painting below.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: Brown, J. E. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 14084

Accession Number: 1998.1207

Franklin stove

Cast iron Franklin stove. Four clawed legs. Flat extended base below two doors of stove. Stovepipe extends horizontally in back.

Date: 1852-1870

Maker: Row[e]rs, Pratt, & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14085

Accession Number: 1998.1208

Fireplace tongs

Fireplace tongs. Round brass handle. Iron "arms" w/ flat ends.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14086

Accession Number: 1998.1209

Print

Print of Louis XIV courting Melle De La Valliere. The couple are shown strolling in the woods w/ two men following a short distance behind. Mounted in a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14087

Accession Number: 1998.1210

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. Walnut(?) framing. H stretcher. Back legs slightly flared. Right front leg is a replacement. On casters.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14088

Accession Number: 1998.1211

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Green border. Predominately green and blue. Reverse side w/ rich blues and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

GUSN: 14089

Accession Number: 1998.1212

Table

Oval center table. Oak w/ fret carved tripod legs on casters. Stem vase-ring-ball turned. Bottom turned drop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14090

Accession Number: 1998.1214

Mirror

Tripart hanging mirror. Wood border inlaid w/ detail on front of mirror. Glass beveled. Four metal balls at base for standing. Chain at top for hanging. Back of two side mirrors covered in relief on paper. Relief image of Renaissance castle entrance. In foreground there are two figures on horseback ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14091

Accession Number: 1998.1215

Corner shelf

Four tiered corner shelf w/ black knobs at top and bottom of legs.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14092

Accession Number: 1998.1216

Chamber candlestick

Modern brass candlestand. Three foliate shapes cut out around base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14093

Accession Number: 1998.1217

Dish

Small white porcelain dish w/ blue floral decoration. Six petaled flower in middle w/ blue lines radiating from middle (See drawing in file).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14094

Accession Number: 1998.1218

Hairpin dish

Small rectangular ceramic dish. White w/ blue decoration of windmill. Staffordshire style transfer pattern of flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14095

Accession Number: 1998.1219

Towel rack

Spool turned towel rack. Spool turning throughout. Two levels for hanging. Square corners at top and bottom. Racks set on peg-shaped turned feet.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14096

Accession Number: 1998.1220

Table scarf

Lace table scarf used as splash guard- mounted on blue cotton. Lace image of central flower surrounded by oval lace pattern.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14097

Accession Number: 1998.1221

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14098

Accession Number: 1998.1222.1

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14099

Accession Number: 1998.1222.2

Print

In this print, a woman is seated in a two-horse carriage racing down a country road. A home, trees, and fencing surrounding the ground are seen in the background. In a 1/2 inch gild frame.

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14100

Accession Number: 1998.1223

Print

In this print a monkey sits on a wooden stump holding the scale of justice and looks to be communicating to two cats- one seated and one standing. A broken candle, pan of milk, picture, and (?) are on the ground around the three animals. In a 1 inch gild frame.

Date: 1848-1850

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14101

Accession Number: 1998.1224

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