Historic New England

Feather Landscape

Rectangular format comprised of polychrome feathers. A marsh or waterfall scene with a bud in the foreground; painted sky upper third of image; within a white and silver painted frame carved on facade with "train wheel" devices.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14352

Accession Number: 1986.384

Photograph

Black and white photographic reproduction of oil painting: Ruben's self portrait; wooden frame, painted black w/ inside gilded edge; under glass.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 14353

Accession Number: 1986.386

Photograph

Sepia-toned photomechanical print of oil painting by Murillo: Virgin and child w/ St. Elizabeth and John The Baptist as a child; sheep in foreground and God the Father w/ doves and angels in the sky above.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Perkins, F. A. (Framer)

Material: photographs, photomechanical processes

GUSN: 14354

Accession Number: 1986.387

Andiron

Cast iron andirons w/ molded ring tops and cabriole legs w/ slipper feet; fire dog type back; bitlet bar.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14355

Accession Number: 1986.397.1

Andiron

Cast iron andirons w/ molded ring tops and cabriole legs w/ slipper feet; fire dog type back; bitlet bar.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14356

Accession Number: 1986.397.2

Candlestick

Each of uncolored glass w/ cut-cornered square bobeche and comforming candle cup on four sided shaft and flaring square cut-cornered base. The shaft and base etched w/ flower heads and leaves.

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14357

Accession Number: 1986.401.2

Print

Polychrome prints: 3 scenes of Venice; cream mats and black frames w/ gilt liners.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 14358

Accession Number: 1986.402.2

Print

Polychrome prints: 3 scenes of Venice; cream mats and black frames w/ gilt liners.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 14359

Accession Number: 1986.402.3

Side chair

Rosewood grained; scroll crest rail; conforming slat; shaped stiles; saber shape legs; trapezoidal chair rail; flat concave front stretcher. Generally darked(?) and crazed surface.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14360

Accession Number: 1986.403.2

Side chair

Rosewood grained; scroll crest rail; conforming slat; shaped stiles; saber shape legs; trapezoidal chair rail; flat concave front stretcher. Generally darked(?) and crazed surface.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14361

Accession Number: 1986.403.3

Side chair

Rosewood grained; scroll crest rail; conforming slat; shaped stiles; saber shape legs; trapezoidal chair rail; flat concave front stretcher. Generally darked(?) and crazed surface.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14362

Accession Number: 1986.403.4

Side chair

Rosewood grained; scroll crest rail; conforming slat; shaped stiles; saber shape legs; trapezoidal chair rail; flat concave front stretcher. Generally darked(?) and crazed surface.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14363

Accession Number: 1986.403.5

Luggage rack

Creme painted w/ 3 brocaded ribbon straps; curved, criss-crossing legs and single stretcher.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14364

Accession Number: 1986.405

Night table

Square molded top over straight skirt w/ 2 drawers; turned legs w/ shaped medial shelf.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Lemieux-Oliver Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 14365

Accession Number: 1986.407

Tea Table

Serpentine shaped rectangular top; ball-turned legs; shaped feet joined by spool turned stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14366

Accession Number: 1986.409

Side chair

Rosewood grained; peaked crest rail; curved stiles; single shaped slat; shaped seat rail; caned seat; sabre-shaped legs; rectangular concave front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14367

Accession Number: 1986.419.2

Side chair

Rosewood grained; peaked crest rail; curved stiles; single shaped slat; shaped seat rail; caned seat; sabre-shaped legs; rectangular concave front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14368

Accession Number: 1986.419.3

Side chair

Rosewood grained; peaked crest rail; curved stiles; single shaped slat; shaped seat rail; caned seat; sabre-shaped legs; rectangular concave front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14369

Accession Number: 1986.419.4

Side chair

Rosewood grained; peaked crest rail; curved stiles; single shaped slat; shaped seat rail; caned seat; sabre-shaped legs; rectangular concave front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14370

Accession Number: 1986.419.5

Bookcase

Flat top w/ carved gallery w/ reeded side rails; scrolling ears continue to base; 2 glazed doors; long drawer below; carved and incised skirt.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 14371

Accession Number: 1986.420

Clock reel

No description

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 14272

Accession Number: 1986.285

Umbrella stand

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14273

Accession Number: 1986.286AB

Niddy noddy

Tenoned construction and shaped cross pieces.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14274

Accession Number: 1986.287

Bed Wrench

Rough wood cylinder(a) w/ "V" cut at one end; tenoned w/ dowel(b) at top.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14275

Accession Number: 1986.288AB

Hat rack

Folding and adjustable w/ ten turned pegs w/ glass ball ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 14276

Accession Number: 1986.289

Yarn winder

Rustic shaft w/ 2 turned wood and metal ringed disks tied to adjustable "ribs".

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14277

Accession Number: 1986.290

Ironing board

Shaped board tenoned w/ rectangular support to rectangular base w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14278

Accession Number: 1986.291

Armchair

Arched crest rail w/ carved medallion; incised "ears"; continues to shaped and molded arms and legs; upholstered arm pads, tufted back, and upholstered seat; on casters.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14279

Accession Number: 1986.292

Wool wheel

Turned distaff w/ horn cap and red turned brace for wheel on chamfered edged support and 3 splayed rod shaped legs. The wheel is w/ tapering spindles.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14280

Accession Number: 1986.293

Wool wheel

Large bentwood wheel w/ turned spokes and turned hub(?) on base w/ turned uprights. Plain rectangular platform and 3 shaved legs.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 14281

Accession Number: 1986.294

Convertible lounge

Stepped, assymetrical, turned, pierced and incised crest; incised arm bracket, seat rail and drawer front (skirt of seat rail); shaped bracket feet on casters. Tufted back and seat. Storage place under lounge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, horsehair, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14282

Accession Number: 1986.295

Box of coal bricks

Black box w/ white label "The Clark Coal./ Guarantee/ Every piece of Clark Coal.../ Made only by Chicago Flex...broken." 8 coal bricks and 2 broken ends inside.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14283

Accession Number: 1986.302

Carriage warmer

Black wool carpet-covered tin oval shaped container w/ metal bail handle at top; adjustable aperatures at sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14284

Accession Number: 1986.303

Easel

All bamboo elements w/ brass acorn finials; bar at back w/ chain to adjust.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14285

Accession Number: 1986.304

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14286

Accession Number: 1986.306.1

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14287

Accession Number: 1986.306.2

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14288

Accession Number: 1986.306.3

Screen

Three-part wood frame with leather strap hinges; floral patterned fabric panels with burgundy ground and green, cream, yellow, and pink.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 14289

Accession Number: 1986.307

Screen

4 part, black painted hinged frame w/ decorative brass caps; panels painted on one side w/ bird and chrysanthemum pattern and on other side w/ blue and white floral print.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14290

Accession Number: 1986.308

Dresser mirror

Square form w/ molded block finials, molded cornice, and oblong reserve w/ applied carved ivy; square posts and frame enclose swivel beveled mirror plate; molded base.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood)

GUSN: 14291

Accession Number: 1986.309

Cupboard top

Projecting molded cornice over 2 side hung panelled doors and 3 drawers; rosewood grained. This is the upper half of a two part piece.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14292

Accession Number: 1986.310

Storage box

A 6-board box. Overhanging hinged lid on dovetailed box w/ projecting base; interior till; painted red.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14293

Accession Number: 1986.312

Chest of drawers

a) Rectangular hanging top with chamfered edge over three drawer case. Each drawer with horizontal reeding enclosing a "watered" veneer panel and "Fort" shaped brass tone metal hardware with ring pulls and conforming lock escutcheons with reeded pilastes with molded foot and corner blades; carved w...

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chestnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 14294

Accession Number: 1986.313.1A-C

Historical marker

House shaped board w/ overhanging flat "roof" painted gray and embellished in black paint w/ silhouette of Puritan man and the inscription "Spencer-Pierce House/ Here 400 acres of land were granted to John/ Spencer by the town of Newbury in 1635. The stone/ portion of the house (known as the Garriso...

Date: 1930

Maker: Browne (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14295

Accession Number: 1986.314

Wardrobe

Flat top over two side hung flat panelled doors; two large drawers below w/ flat wood knob pulls; interior w/ 9 nail hooks and three porcelain knob hooks. Dismantled--two similarly grained doors across room. All oak grained.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14296

Accession Number: 1986.315