Historic New England

"Torcheres" candlestand

Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on either side, underside of base le...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26014

Accession Number: 1966.1327.1

"Torcheres" candlestand

Reproduction of 1966.1327.1 Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on eith...

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26015

Accession Number: 1966.1327.2

Arm chair

A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, plain square stiles, curved back, arms scrolled downward, rattan seat, turned front legs w/ Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, square plain side rails, rounded back stretcher. B) Purple brocade seatpad, slip seat.

Date: 1725-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26016

Accession Number: 1966.1328AB

Dressing table

Block front, top w/ molding on three sides, front is shaped w/ reverse curves, 2 drawers, bottom being larger, each drawer has two brasses w/ false keyhole brasses; carved apron, cabriole legs w/ pad feet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26017

Accession Number: 1966.1329

Side Chair

Queen Anne-William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Green damask covered seat cushion.

Date: 1735-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26018

Accession Number: 1966.1330.1AB

Side Chair

Queen Anne -William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Blue damask covered seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26019

Accession Number: 1966.1330.2AB

Sconce mirror

Rectangular shaped form. Chipp/QA trans. style. Upper portion of frame scrolled, carved w/ gilt ornament w/ 3 tripart leaves extending from scroll base, set into cir. cut out; 1/2" gilt carved border around frame; lower frame carved; 2 detachable brass candle sconces, brackets affixed to lower frame...

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 26020

Accession Number: 1966.1331A-C

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26021

Accession Number: 1966.1332.1

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26022

Accession Number: 1966.1332.2

Side chair

Reproduction Wm. and Mary style. "Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ s...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: imitation leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26023

Accession Number: 1966.1332.3

Side chair

Reproduction Wm. and Mary style. "Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ s...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: imitation leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26024

Accession Number: 1966.1332.4

Drop-leaf table

Queen Anne style. Oval drop leaves on central rectangular body w/ 4 cabriole legs w/ pad feet. Shaped skirt. 2 gate legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26025

Accession Number: 1966.1333

Side chair

Wm. and Mary style. "Stepped"/shaped crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead both sides of stiles and crest. 2 rows of brass tacks on original tan leather upholstered splat and seat dust cover. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. S...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26026

Accession Number: 1966.1335

Print

Engraving of George II, seated on rearing horse, battle scene in background. Wooden frame painted black; inner molding original gilt.

Date: 1735-1750

Maker: Burford, T. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 26027

Accession Number: 1966.1363

Needlework picture

Embroidered scene from Sterne's Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, depicting Yorick and Maria with her dog. A carriage and the next town in Yorick's journey lie behind them. Frame backed with wallpaper; painted black frame w/ inner and outer (originally) gilt border.

Date: 1790-1798

Maker: Jervis, Maria (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 26028

Accession Number: 1966.1364

Silver-hilted sword

Filigreed handle w/ urn knob on top, motifs of busts in oval w/ sphinxes and swags. Encased in leather scabard w/ silver fittings and leather belt.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 26029

Accession Number: 1966.1365

Wall sconce

A) Bracket: cartouche shaped Queen Anne style. B) Arm has 2 attached reverse "S" curving pieces, curving down, then curving up to meet stem of drip pan; beaded banding on base of drip pan and cylindrical socket.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26030

Accession Number: 1966.1366.1AB

Wall sconce

A) Bracket: cartouche shaped Queen Anne style. B) Arm has 2 attached reverse "S" curving pieces, curving down, then curving up to meet stem of drip pan; beaded banding on base of drip pan and cylindrical socket.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26031

Accession Number: 1966.1366.2AB

Sconce

Queen Anne style. Earred, shield-shaped wall mount. Spiral arm ending in form of swan head supporting cylindrical socket and circular drip plate.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26032

Accession Number: 1966.1367.1AB

Sconce

Queen Anne style. Earred, shield-shaped wall mount. Spiral arm ending in form of swan head supporting cylindrical socket and circular drip plate.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26033

Accession Number: 1966.1367.2AB

Knife box and liner

A) Hinged lid, flat then sloping down to curved frt. inlaid oval in center of lid; 3 "Prince of Wales" feathers joined by band at bottom. Ivory knob, keyhole in teardrop shaped inlay. Striped inlay stringing along all outside edges of box w/ double band on lid. Inside lid has stringing inlaid border...

Date: 1765-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 26034

Accession Number: 1966.1368AB

Punch bowl

Deep bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. White body w/ overglaze polychrome enamel floral sprig design (interior and exterior). Enamel border.

Date: 1755-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26035

Accession Number: 1966.1373

Decanter

A) Decanter: blown glass w/ wheel engraved border of leaves intertwined w/ striped curving band (at shoulder), engraved stars thru out. B) Stopper: scalloped faces and edge.

Date: 1715-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26036

Accession Number: 1966.1374.1AB

Photograph

Full-length photograph of a man seated on a settee with a top hat in his hand and a dog with its head resting on his knee.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25743

Accession Number: 1953.446

Portrait Photograph

Bust-length portrait of a woman with dark hair and brows, wearing lace collar and looking left.

Date: ca. 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25744

Accession Number: 1934.3048

Photograph

Full-length group portrait of thirteen men seated and standing in a half-circle with a round table at center with a book on it.

Date: 1855-1856

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25745

Accession Number: 1926.59

U. S. Sanitary Commission Women's Auxiliary Portraits

Group of eighteen carte-de-visite portraits of women shown in shoulder length, three-quarter length and full-length formats.

Date: 1863

Maker: A.M. Laing & Son (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25746

Accession Number: 1924.253

Photograph Portrait

Hand-tinted albumen bust-length photograph of a woman with long drop earrings, a black neck ribbon, and a white lace collar.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), tinting

GUSN: 25747

Accession Number: 1967.146

Photograph

Oval bust-length portrait of old woman w/ lace cap and spectacles.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25751

Accession Number: 1934.3039.1

Photograph Portrait

Oval bust length portrait of balding old man w/ down-turned mouth.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25752

Accession Number: 1934.3039.2

Portrait Photograph

Full-length seated portrait of a little girl in plaid dress and button high-top boots seated on a small table w/ hand resting on chair.

Date: 1863-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 25753

Accession Number: 1941.606

Photograph

Full-length seated portrait of older man w/ two children, a boy and girl, playing w/ a puppet in front of a window.

Date: 1905-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: platinum process, gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 25754

Accession Number: 1978.179

Photograph

View of a steam engine and car on track with field and farm in background.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 25755

Accession Number: 1941.119

Photograph

View of a small clapboard house w/ dark shutters and steeply raking roof; picket fence in front w/ four family members posed just behind it.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25756

Accession Number: 1971.133

Photograph

Waist-length portrait of white haired old man in satin vest--looking left--oval format.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25757

Accession Number: 1938.666

Photograph

Large brick house surrounded by wrought iron fence; several figures, mainly women and children, pose in front on steps, balconies and sidewalk.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Folsom, A. H. (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25758

Accession Number: 1920.28

Photograph

Bust-length portraits of two women w/ hats.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 25759

Accession Number: 1970.6B

Photograph

Bust-length portrait of a young woman w/ hair-ribbon and striped bow at neck.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Sanborn, F. P. (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25760

Accession Number: 1921.172A

Photograph

Shoulder-length portrait of a woman w/ corkscrew curls.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Bushby & Hart (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25761

Accession Number: 1921.172B

Photograph

Bust-length portrait of a young woman w/ lace collar, ruffled bodice and corkscrew curls.

Date: ca. 1879

Maker: Cheney, C. B. (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25762

Accession Number: 1921.172C

Photograph

Full-length standing portrait of a young woman w/ hand on back of chair.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: Loomis, G. H. (Photographer)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 25763

Accession Number: 1921.172D

Photograph

Bust-length portrait of boy in small brass frame w/ stand.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tinting, tintypes (prints)

GUSN: 25764

Accession Number: 1982.253

Rogers Group Sculpture - Returned Volunteer

Blacksmith at anvil, flanked by crouching soldier and girl.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25789

Accession Number: 1932.2282

Rogers Group Sculpture - Peddler at the Fair

Man on horseback with trunk, man and woman standing in front.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25791

Accession Number: 1934.722

Rogers Group Sculpture - Neighboring Pews

Man and woman, child and older woman at two pews.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25795

Accession Number: 1926.217

Rogers Group Sculpture - "Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John?"

Man leaning on chair, woman at spinning wheel.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25799

Accession Number: 1934.718

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Parting Promise

Man with moustache holding hand of woman at right.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25801

Accession Number: 2016.187.1

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Photographer

Gentleman holding puppet and removing lens cap from large camera.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25805

Accession Number: 1941.261A

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Sitter

Woman standing and leaning over child on table.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25806

Accession Number: 1941.261B

Rogers Group Sculpture - Courtship in Sleepy Hollow

Man and woman, seated, holding hands, cat on her lap.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 25813

Accession Number: 1934.721

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