Historic New England

Anchor

Small wrought iron anchor w/ wooden crossbar and metal ring wrapped in fiber at end.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 25285

Accession Number: 1985.391

Washing machine

Washing machine with rectangular wood tub on chamfered wood legs; spring-loaded, hand- and foot-operated swinging mechanism with turned wood and cast iron parts.

Date: 1873-1880

Maker: Couch, F. A. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25286

Accession Number: 1999.23

Photographic print

The Coffin Manor House, "Portledge," in Devonshire, England. In oak frame under glass. Browntone photograph in lightly molded oak rectangular frame under glass.

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25287

Accession Number: 1985.393.1

Photographic print

Alwington Church. In oak frame under glass. Browntone photograph in lightly molded oak rectangular frame under glass.

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25288

Accession Number: 1985.393.2

Footstool. Pine, metal, nails (cut), paint. Six-board. Nailed construction throughout. Slightly overhanging top with rounded edges. Side boards have peg feet and half-round cutouts at base of side. Sides painted dull blue; top unfinished.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25289

Accession Number: 1985.392

Portrait of Mr. Howard Foster

Framed wash drawing of Mr. Howard Foster. Plain gilt and gessoed wood frame; glass; oval wash drawing of man in wig, viewed from the side with lengthy inscription in Latin and English. On reverse is ink inscription "Presented by M--? S. Eliot to M. Grant." Indecipherable ink inscription on frame.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25290

Accession Number: 1930.199

Arm chair

Windsor armchair. Black painted, bamboo-turned rod-back. Shaped, slightly dished seat with incised grooves at rear and sides. Two arm supports. Five rods set into shaped crestrail. Rests on four slightly splayed legs with single stretchers on each side.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25291

Accession Number: 1932.609

Sander

Black painted tin sander on molded, footed base. Interior has attached ink inscription "S" and --"Box of Grandfather Edmund Coffin".

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25292

Accession Number: 1963.121

Trunk

Trunk. Pine, rope, iron, metal, paint. Dome-topped, rectangular chest, dovetailed joints; original iron lock; new rope handles; painted black.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), metal, painting (coating), pine (wood), rope

GUSN: 25293

Accession Number: 1963.205

Portrait of Matilda Plumer

Three-quarter length portrait of Matilda Plumer as a young girl with dark hair and eyes, wearing a red dress with a white lace collar. Sitter is holding a book in her right hand. Swag curtain and tassel in upper left corner of background. Wide gilt and gesso molded frame.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Somerby, Frederic Thomas (American painter, 1814-ca.1870) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25294

Accession Number: 1967.215

Trunk

Trunk. Pine, leather, brass, iron, metal. Rectangular leather-covered pine box with brass tacks. Iron latch with brass escutcheon cover, stamped "PATENT." Interior lined with paper and wallpaper in blue, white and green floral and foliate pattern. Silk ribbons for braces.

Date: 1805-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25295

Accession Number: 1985.361

Sander

Wooden sander painted yellow. Turned and incised body. Punched star decoration for sifting.

Date: 1805-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25296

Accession Number: 1985.362

Sander

Turned wooden sander w/ punched star decoration in sifter.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25297

Accession Number: 1985.363

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, metal, paint. Five-board stool painted dull green-grey. Nailed construction throughout. End boards have double incised lines. Double cyma curve cutouts form the legs.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25298

Accession Number: 1985.364

Eyeglasses

Metal rimmed, gold-colored eyeglasses, hinged in the middle to fold in half. Clip at the base to secure.

Date: 1805-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 25299

Accession Number: 1985.365

Drop-front desk

Rectangular desk top. Pine, mahogany, mahogany veneer, unidentified leather. Single drawer in lower case. Upper case has hinged fold-down writing surface lined with black leather and decorated with two mahogany veneered inset panels on the exterior. Interior has vertical files and central drawer....

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25300

Accession Number: 1985.366

Footstool

Footstool. painted green. Top has beaded edges on two long sides. End pieces have V-shaped cutouts to form legs. Nailed construction throughout.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paint (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25301

Accession Number: 1985.367

Basket

Rectangular hickory splint basket w/out cover. Patterned weave: 3 thin, 1 thick splint. Partially dyed w/ walnut. Holds 1 peck.

Date: 1775-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25302

Accession Number: 1918.1624

Basket

Oval wicker woven basket w/ wicker hook for woven lid. Two rows of braided wicker trim. Twisted flat handle and hook.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25303

Accession Number: 1921.87

Storage Basket

Square, tightly woven wood splint storage basket with square, checker weave cover. Basket body is made of alternating horizontal wide and thin weavers. Thin weavers are alternately swabbed blue and red. Wide weavers are stamped with dot-and-circle design. Alternating standards are swabbed yellow and...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving, stamp-decorated

GUSN: 25304

Accession Number: 1924.666AB

Basket

Rectangular, straight-sided basket with two opposing small oval inset handles. Crosshatch weave with alternating wide and thin weavers. Wide splints have potato stamped floral and dotted decorative figures. Native American.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, stamp-decorated

GUSN: 25305

Accession Number: 1926.514

Basket

Circular coiled straw basket w/ flat lid.

Date: 1819

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25306

Accession Number: 1926.66

Basket

Oblong open hickory splint basket for yarn. Loose patterned crosshatch weave. 2 single band loop handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25307

Accession Number: 1927.2187

Pipe

Egg-shaped curved briar bowl tapering to a 4 sided stem. Curved amber mouthpiece w/ molded end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 25987

Accession Number: 1980.434

Pipe and case

A) Cylindrical briar bowl w/ knob carved w/ 3 leaf and scroll garlands at top of bowl; at top of knob and end of stem. Carved heraldic ornament on front of bowl. Straight faceted amber stem w/ two nickel rings between which is strung brass, bead chain. Rounded amber mouthpiece. Maroon leather case (...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, linen (material), nickel (metal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25988

Accession Number: 1980.435AB

Pipe and case

A) Orange and yellow plastic bowl in the shape of a hand holding a cup. Curved amber mouthpiece. B) Conforming hinged maroon leather case w/ maroon velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, plastic (organic material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25989

Accession Number: 1980.436AB

Pipe case

Beige suede leather pipe case w/ leather trim. Interior lined w/ bright green velvet printed at bowl w/ two headed eagle and banner reading "GENUINE BRIAR". Exterior of case marked in gilt. "Dunbar & Co. Washington, D.C.".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Dunbar & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25990

Accession Number: 1980.437

Pipe fragment

Egg-shaped curved stone bowl w/ incised stylized leaf decoration. Incised lines also at top of bowl where stem fits in.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 25991

Accession Number: 1980.438

Pipe fragment

Small briar bowl w/ flaring lip and carved ornament.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25992

Accession Number: 1980.439

Cigar holder

Cylindrical briar holder w/ black hard rubber flattened and molded mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25993

Accession Number: 1980.440

Cigar holder and case

A) Round briar bowl w/ stem surrounded by 5 brass straps which are tightened by a ring pushed up towards bowl. Faceted amber mouthpiece which flattens toward end. In hinged maroon leather conforming case (b) lined w/ blue velvet and pink silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25994

Accession Number: 1980.441AB

Sheath knife

Steel blade (a) w/ sharpened edge marked w/ butterfly shape once on one side and 3 times on reverse. Oak rectangular handle w/ canted corner and rounded ends. Wire wrapped around handle forms a handhold. Cylindrical pine sheath encased in leather (b) stitched up one side w/ modern orange thread. Lea...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood), pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25995

Accession Number: 1980.442AB

Razor set

1) Steel rectangular razor blade set in bowed ivory colored celluloid handle w/ molded scroll and foliage decoration. Blade marked w/ company's insignia and "THE J.R. TORREY CO./ U.S./ WORCESTER, MASS." 2) Steel rectangular razor blade set into plain black celluloid bowed handle w/ ivory colored ce...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: The J.R. Torrey Co. (Maker)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25996

Accession Number: 1980.443.1-3

Sheath knife

Iron blade protrudes straight from wooden flattened hourglass shaped handle and bends 45 degrees to point. Underside of angled edge is rounded in shape and straightens to meet handle. Sides of blade are decorated w/ incised lines depicting stylized lizard and geometric shapes. Leather sheath conform...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, skin (collagenous material), reptile, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25997

Accession Number: 1980.444AB

Pocket sheath knife

Pointed steel bowed blade closes into plastic handle w/ brass fittings. Brass lock stamped "DEPOSE" secures knife in upright position. Cylindrical cardboard sheath (b) lined w/ leather has openings for two knives.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25998

Accession Number: 1980.445AB

Pocket knife

Steel blade w/ sharpened edge is rectangular at handle and upper edge bows to form a point. Knife closes into a conforming bone handle w/ brass fittings. On one side handle is decorated w/ fleur de lis and mother of pearl.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), mother of pearl, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25999

Accession Number: 1980.446

Razor set

1 & 2) Rectangular steel razor blade marked on one side "CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO./ NEW YORK" and on the other side "EXTRA GERMAN/ HOLLOW GROUND" pivot into oblong shaped orange celluloid handles w/ variegated white stripes. (3) Black leather case w/ linen hinged and steel clasp lined on the interior w/...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Challenge Cutlery Co. (Maker)

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), leather, steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26000

Accession Number: 1980.447.1-3

Razor box

Rectangular case w/ rounded top and bottom covered in maroon leather, hinged at one side. Interior lined w/ maroon velvet; small brass clasp.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26001

Accession Number: 1980.448

Suitcase

Small rectangular suitcase w/ hinged lid covered in black leather w/ black leather handle w/ two buckles which secure handle to brass rings attached to case. Two brass clasps and locks on front. Leather hinge secures lid to case. Interior lined w/ woven blue and white fabric in a diaper pattern. Two...

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26002

Accession Number: 1980.449

Pipe cleaning tool collection

Cigar box bearing label w/ written inscription "Blow Pipe Set" contains: 1. Maroon and black velvet cushion marked "A. BERTEIL...PARIS" 2. 7 pill boxes containing 1 rock each 3. small hammer 4. square block of steel 5. 4 pair of tweezers 6. tongs w/ a wooden handle 8. two cylinders of wire mesh...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26003

Accession Number: 1980.450.1-20

Side chair

Wm and Mary--Queen Anne transitional style. Yoke shaped crest w/ interior "ears" above solid vasi-form splat; scooped back. Shaped stiles w/ bead-molded edges. Splat rail also molded. Stiles terminate in raked-back square rear legs. Flag-shaped rush seat. Block and vasi-turned front legs. Ball and r...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, rush (material), hardwood

GUSN: 26004

Accession Number: 1966.1341

Portrait of William III, King of England (1650-1702)

Oval portrait of William III, King of England, waistlength, looking over right shoulder, dressed in armor. Frame: Originally gilt, wood and plaster frame.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

GUSN: 26005

Accession Number: 1922.50

Portrait of Mary II, Queen of England

Oval waist-length portrait of Mary II, Queen of England, looking slightly to right, in royal costume, roses in left hand. Frame: Plaster and wood, originally gilt.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26006

Accession Number: 1922.51

Side chair

William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Replacement green damask upholstery.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 26007

Accession Number: 1966.1320

Tripod table

Circular flat topped table w/ painted graining on base, turned baluster, 3 plain S-curved legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26008

Accession Number: 1966.1321

Corner chair

Grained corner chair w/ carved curved crest as wide as arms, arms flat and rounded at front; 2 urn-shaped splats and 3 turned stiles; sq. green leather covered slip seat; curved seat rails, 3 straight legs tapering to pad feet; front corner cabriole leg w/ prom. knee and pad ft.; 2 turned intersecti...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26009

Accession Number: 1966.1322

Arm chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Scrolled arms curving outward to circular hand holds. Squared slip seat w/ green damask upholstery. Scalloped seat rail apron. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Rare knee brackets w/ bead lines on inner edge. Turned stretchers, rea...

Date: 1725-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26010

Accession Number: 1966.1323

Fire screen

A) Screen: frame rectangular panel holding floral design worked in needlepoint and cross-stitch, in blues, reds, yellows on brown background. Basket containing flowers surrounded by floral border w/ grapes. B) Stand: long cir. turned pole topped w/ urn; ending in 3 legged bse. Each leg has raised ...

Date: 1915-1950

Maker: The Hayden Company (Maker)

Material: linen (material), mahogany (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26011

Accession Number: 1966.1324AB

Tripod tea table

Circular tilt-top w/ dish-top molded edge. Turned case-shaped central baluster w/ tripod base. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Low-relief leaf motif carved on knees.

Date: 1740-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26012

Accession Number: 1966.1325

Slab table

Rectangular pieced green veinous marble top. Shaped skirt. Nearly straight cabriole legs terminating w/ ball and claw feet.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 26013

Accession Number: 1966.1326

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