Historic New England

Relief Montage

Rectangular format montage of a three-masted ship carved and applied to a wooden background that is painted blue. The sails are in high relief. Small figures are painted on the bowsprit, in the rigging, and on the crow's nest. There are two boats on deck. It is in a flat, rectangular, veneered frame...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3154

Accession Number: 1991.824

Toy Village

Carved wooden village; buildings, trees, male and female figures; painted.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3155

Accession Number: 1991.847

Picture, Carved

Rectangular wood panel painted with sky, ocean and breakers with applied dick in flight carved in 3/4 round and realistically painted in brown, yellow and red.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: Folger, James Walter (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3156

Accession Number: 1991.848

Carving

A small oval plaque carved in relief. A man with hair in queue and Revolutionary uniform. Original paint in yellow, blue, red and black. There are also crude floral sprays carved on the back.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3157

Accession Number: 1991.893.1

Vitrine

A grand, six pane rectangular cover with molded muntin(?)s hinged to a slanted rectangular, dovetailed case. It is painted blue-grey.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3158

Accession Number: 1991.947

Stick-Up Decoy

One of ten "flatties", silhouetted frames of "yellowlegs" with carved bills and forked tails, painted with brown backs, heads spotted with cream, cream breasts and necks, black bills and eyes; drilled with holes at underside. All contained in Box 1991.772.11, with their original sticks.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3159

Accession Number: 1991.772.1

Decoy Box

Painted dark brown with stamped metal figure of Jumbo the Elephant on hinged lid; fitted with two compartments: narrow one for sticks, larger one for decoys [see 1991.772.1-10]; leather straps nailed to two exterior sides. [Rest of strap, 1991.772.12, formerly a shoulder strap, is inside box].

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3160

Accession Number: 1991.772.11

Haystack Measure

Pewter gill (1/2 pt.) measure of small baluster shape and straight collar with run-to-shoulder handle terminating in ball, incised band to body, stamped marks on rim, including "GILL" and measure numbering.

Date: 1740-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (marking), casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 3161

Accession Number: 1991.1342

Flower Brick

English delftware flower brick, of rectangular 'brick' shape with sunken top fitted with multiple holes outlined in blue, all sides decorated wtih chinoiserie-style landscape scenes executed in underglaze cobalt blue.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming), glazing (coating), tin glaze, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 3162

Accession Number: 1991.1343

Nautical Painting of the Ship "Dredenot"

Painting of the ship "Dredenot". Oil on canvas, with carved wooden figures. The ship is flying the British flag and passing a spit of land, Lands End, England. A wooden board is affixed to the bottom edge of the canvas and has four sheets of yellowed paper attached to the center. The papers note wit...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 3163

Accession Number: 1991.1347

Sander

No description

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3164

Accession Number: 1991.1357

Sander or Pouncebox

Hardwood sander (aka pouncebox), small, with outflared bowl top with center perforation in the form of a 6-pointed star, above grooved neck and high outflared base and molded foot; light colored satiny fruitwood with burl spots; felt-lined bottom.

Date: 1780-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3165

Accession Number: 1991.1358

Work Table

Work table. Mahogany. Rectangular top with ovolo corners. Single central drawer with double-arch molding and brass pulls. Fitted with runners for work bag (bag missing). Rests on round, reeded tapering legs with cylindrical feet. Varnished.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), reed (grass, material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3166

Accession Number: 1991.1363

Boxed Chess Set

Boxed chess set, complete with red and yellow carved and painted chessmen (the horse with animated faces), all within red-painted pine box with sliding cover, of dovetail construction; some pieces with green-felt bottoms.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), dovetail joints, painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3167

Accession Number: 1991.1353AB

Box

Oval Shaker-style box, small (spice box) size, with lapped top and bottom, secured wtih hard-hammered nails; warm, natural brown finish; now houses chess set.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), bentwood, nailing

GUSN: 3168

Accession Number: 1991.1354AB

Pillow Sham

Section of white work cotton pillow sham with wide and elaborate hand-knotted fringe. The raised cotton designs of a central cornicopia with a border of flowering vines. Padded with cotton wicking. An attached label reads: Tablecover/Deborah Keston/1774 .

Date: 1774-1799

Maker: Keston, Deborah (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, quilting, thread

GUSN: 3169

Accession Number: 1991.1396

Mitten Stretcher

Wooden mitten stretcher/mender/dryer, of a large man's size; made of pine with a movable thumb; a dark finish and a metal loop hook at the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3170

Accession Number: 1991.1422

Needlework Fragment/Table Runner

Needlework fragment/table runner, comprised of four joined panels; needlepoint worked in the Irish (or Flame) stitch style, with later cotton-tape edging.

Date: 1740-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, needlepoint (needleworking), tapes (binding components), wool (textile)

GUSN: 3171

Accession Number: 1991.1482

Toy Carousel

A toy mechanical carousel. four tapering columns hold a "cris-cross" canopy over a centered turned post with four shaped platforms- each with a sitting hen raised on a square base. Painted red, green, blue, yellow and white. The central post has an embossed gilt paper banding. The chickens turn when...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), papier mâché

GUSN: 3172

Accession Number: 1991.1492

Pot Lifter

Wrought iron pot lifter tool, with heavy double-hook supports; screwed on "stirrup" hook with a very long out & up carved handle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), welding, wrought

GUSN: 3173

Accession Number: 1991.1506

Shaker Colony Herb Lables

Fifteen assorted herb labels mounted on a brown paper backed with cardboard. Various colors, typefaces and herb types all wrapped in a clear plastic taped on the reverse. The sizes range: for height: 17"(for the mounting) 1 1/2 - 2 7/8 and width: 14"(for the mounting) 2 1/4 - 4 1/4

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gluing, ink, mounting, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 3174

Accession Number: 1991.1510

Cricket

Rectangular padded and green linen fabric covered top with polychrome tape at sides on base; straight skirt and two boot jack-ended feet; the base is painted beige.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), painting (coating), pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 3175

Accession Number: 1991.1561

Windup Dog

Figure of a standing white terrier with one black ear, one brown ear and a spotted face; has glass eyes and a black-painted cardboard nose; there is a windup at the side.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plush

GUSN: 3176

Accession Number: 1991.1565

Applique and Needlework Rug

Applique and needlework rug with alternating ground blocks of taupe wool and navy blue felt. It has stylized floral and foliate scroll needlework on a applique border with flowers at each corner. The center has a large blue ground with a stylized tree-like flower at the center with balanced floral d...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, felt (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 2727

Accession Number: 1991.953

Plover Carving

Carved and painted wooden bird representing a plover. It is painted black and yellow, with black beak and eyes and copper wire legs that are painted yellow and affixed to the base. The base bears lettering and there is some incising to create a feathered surface.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), carving (processes), copper (metal), metal, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2728

Accession Number: 1991.965

Emu Egg

Decorated emu egg showing a farm scene (pasture, fence, trees, barn, and two horses in the foreground). It is a naturally dark shell. It is skillfully carved to incorporate the natural color changes (grey to white) into its design. The scene is bordered by one band of outside color and one of medium...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Lund, V. (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), incising, glass (material)

GUSN: 2729

Accession Number: 1991.954

Ostrich Egg

A large white ostrich egg painted with a ocean view of a square rigged ship, the Sea Witch, under full sail flying the American flag. It is bordered by a red band with a banner at top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 2730

Accession Number: 1991.955

Ostrich Egg

A large cream colored ostrich egg showing scenic hills with a bridge over water, and a sketch of a boy poling a raft and another in a small boat. A tiny pagoda is off in the background. The egg is decorated with Chinoiserie designs in reds, browns and gold leaf in japanned style. There are definite ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), japanning, painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 2731

Accession Number: 1991.956

Ostrich Egg

A large ostrich egg carved in horizontal bands, suggesting a Persian influence. The end of each carved band has a floral motif, then a band of florals alternating with birds in four different poses. Then comes a geometric band. The center band shows a deer-like animal in various poses, that alternat...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), glass (material)

GUSN: 2732

Accession Number: 1991.957

Ostrich Egg

A small very white ostrich egg finally carved in three motifs. Justice shows a woman with a sword and a child with scales. Fortitude shows a man sitting with a lion in the background. Temperance shows a woman giving a child a drink. All of them are outlined in diamond shaped borders. The top is deco...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), glass (material)

GUSN: 2733

Accession Number: 1991.958

Ostrich Egg

A decorated ostrich egg done in line drawings in black and red in scrimshaw style. It is a multi-patterned design that shows a eagle with a banner, two sailing ships, and a coat of arms type large design with flags, a ships sails etc. The top of the egg has a morning glory design and on the bottom i...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), carving (processes), scrimshaws, glass (material)

GUSN: 2734

Accession Number: 1991.959

Blanket Chest

Pine blanket chest, painted green, with carved feet. The top hinges open and there are two drawers with wooden pulls at the bottom.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2735

Accession Number: 1991.1177

Doll Bed

Green painted doll's pencil-post bed, the four posts are tapered and chamfered at the tops with a shaped headboard. The side rails are pierced with holes for rope-ties of string creating a grid support for a doll's mattress; painted pine green overall.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), string (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2736

Accession Number: 1991.1178

Foot Warmer

Square form with an overhanging top with a bent wire handle on a dovetailed box with a projecting base. All sides and the top are pierced with circular holes. One side and a portion of top lifts to reveal a circular tin dish within.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2737

Accession Number: 1991.1179

Tea Kettle

Shaped iron swing handle on a bulbous form with a goose neck shaped spout and circular flat cover with an iron ring knop and chain which is attached to handle.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2738

Accession Number: 1991.1181

Trammel

Large hook on a long rod and pierced iron plate which is connected to the rod with rings. The length is adjustable.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2739

Accession Number: 1991.1182

Towel Rack

Two rectangular uprights on rounded trestle feet joined by three rectangular "bars" (doweled and pegged into position). Retains some whitewash.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 2740

Accession Number: 1991.1183

Garden Fishbowl & Stand/Footbath

Chinese export porcelain fishbowl in a camphor wood stand, the very large and heavy bowl has deep straight sides with 1 3/4" rim; with underglaze blue and white "Canton" decoration to the interior, and underglaze blue branches of prunus blossoms painted on the outsides. The bowl is resting on its or...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, bentwood, camphorwood (wood), painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming), turning (shaping process), underglazing

GUSN: 2741

Accession Number: 1991.1184

Chest of Drawers

Paint decorated oak and pine four drawer chest with raised panel moldings and painted decoration in burgandy and red with black spots and trim. The two center slimmer drawers have indented V-shaped ends raised on small onion feet in front (probably replacement) and straight back legs, also knob pull...

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: paneling, polychrome, pine (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2742

Accession Number: 1991.1185

Fire Bucket

"U"-shaped bucket with black painted rim and base and a green body decorated with a black "O" enclosed by a bright green leafy vine under the yellow bannerette inscribed "H. Foster". Red stained interior.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2743

Accession Number: 1991.1186

High Chest

A molded rectangular top on the case with two short drawers and three graduated long drawers raised on frame with heavy molding. A single long drawer scalloped apron and trumpet shaped turned front legs and straight back legs. The drawers have shaped and etched brass back plates and bail handles. I...

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 2744

Accession Number: 1991.1187

Box

Paint decorated pine bible box, of rectangular form, with hinged molded lid and base on four bun feet; reddish -brown painted ground with stylized, linear flowering vine motif sprigging from foot center with elliptical blossoms in red, white and black. The interior is unpainted and the feet are old ...

Date: 1725-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2745

Accession Number: 1991.1188

Pencil Post Bed

Pencil post bed, with octagonal upper posts on stepped molded bases raised on square tapering legs hold arched canopy frame. The plain rectangular headboard has cut corners and rails drilled with holes for roping. Brass rosettes at the footposts above the original rails. The bed is painted red. The...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2746

Accession Number: 1991.1189

Low-Post Bed

Lowpost bed. Red painted maple. Four boldly turned posts with ball finials, shaped headboard with straight top, side rails pierced for ropes (no longer used) and lengthened with iron bolts at the posts (was once a child's bed). The has an original brick red color overall and is fitted with a moder...

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Metcalf, Luther, 1756-1838 (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2747

Accession Number: 1991.1190

Nightstand

The table has a square top over straight skirt with single drawer that has a beaded edge, and four splayed legs with a square upper leg and turned tapering lower legs ending in button feet. Painted red. Drawer has a single brass pull.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), printing (process)

GUSN: 2748

Accession Number: 1991.1191

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a woman's head and shoulders facing right, against a pale gray background. She is wearing a black, square-neck dress with a sheer lace collar; she has a high thin collar with a neckband and a string of gold beads; and a close fitting cap with blue ribbons. She has blue eyes and her hair ...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 2749

Accession Number: 1991.1193

Wall Mirror

Red painted Queen Anne wall mirror with rectangular molded frame and a shaped crest. It is made from pine and painted red with black floral sprays and a black outline to the crest in Chinoiserie decoration. The mirror glass has been replaced- it is cloudy.

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: mirrors, nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 2750

Accession Number: 1991.1194

Six-board Chest

A rectangular spiral wire-hinged lid with a molded edge on the case with a molded base raised on bracket feet. It is painted red. The interior of the box is fitted with till and four open top boxes made from cigar boxes.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2751

Accession Number: 1991.1196

Punch Bowl

English deltware punch bowl, its straight sides have a slightly outflared rim and are on a straight foot. It has a white ground with hand-painted underglaze decoration in blue, green and iron red; the outside is decorated with Persian-like trefoils with flowers alternating with floral motifs above ...

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: delftware, earthenware, painting (coating), throwing (pottery technique), underglazing

GUSN: 2752

Accession Number: 1991.1198

Portrait of Allethenia Fisk Ferrar

Rectangular formated portrait of a woman at waist length, facing right, with red drapes in the background. Light brown hair piled uptop her head with a blue dress with a round collar and lace banding (lace is in black circles with raised dots of white paint). She's also wearing a belt with a buckle,...

Date: 1834-1835

Maker: Attributed to Powers, Asahel L. (American painter, 1813-1843) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2753

Accession Number: 1991.1199

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