Historic New England

Fireplace tongs

Ball finial w/ projecting circular band, surmounting multiple spool and ball handle. Drum swivel join w/ two projecting cylindrical tapered tongs terminating in flat pads or clappers.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25829

Accession Number: 1955.308

Pot hook

Pot hook in C-shape w/ circular shaft and two deep hooked ends.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25830

Accession Number: 1955.309

Pot hook

Flat squared shaft w/ four undulating curves ending in hook.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25831

Accession Number: 1955.310

Fireplace crane

L-shaped crane with upturned tip. Crane held by supporting bracket.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25832

Accession Number: 1955.311

Map book

"American Pilot", published in London in 1776 in French and translated into English in 1778. Illustrates the coast of Labrador, New England, Maryland, Virginia, etc. Bound in wallpaper.

Date: 1778

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25833

Accession Number: 1955.312

Portrait of General Silas Casey

Portrait of General Silas Casey (1807-1882). Black and white engraving entitled "Silas Casey/ Maj. Gen. Silas Casey, U.S.V." Head and shoulder view of gentleman in U.S. military uniform. Pierced and carved Victorian black frame.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Reproduction of Gardner, A. (Photographer) Buttre, J. C. (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25834

Accession Number: 1955.313

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey (1813-1862), wife of General Silas Casey. Head and shoulder view of woman with dark hair parted down center; high-necked white dress. Elaborate gilt and gesso foliate frame with gray mat.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25835

Accession Number: 1955.314

Photograph of Wanton Casey

Pink and white toned photograph of a portrait of Wanton Casey (1760-1842). Half length view with sitter wearing coat, vest and stock. Gray mat with black wood frame. Photograph copied from an earlier 19th century original.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25836

Accession Number: 1955.315

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: 26037

Accession Number: 1966.1374.2AB

Law book

Brown. Rectangular shape. "Acts & Laws for H.M. Provence...New Hampshire in New England"; "1696-1725" stamped on spine. Printed on title page "Sold by Eleazor Russell at his shop in Portsmouth".

Date: 1716-1726

Maker: Green, B. (Printer)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26038

Accession Number: 1966.1375

Carpet

"Soumak"--type carpet. Blues and ivory on red background, geometric design; ends w/ fringe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26039

Accession Number: 1966.1376

Linen sample

Blue-green, yellow, white woven plain linen sample w/ three hemmed edges, one selvage.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26040

Accession Number: 1966.1377

Sampler

Alphabet, numbers, "Esther Walker Wrought this Sampler in the 9 Year of her Age 1787. And one that dothin Wealth abound her Fortune is 10 000 L"

Date: 1787

Maker: Walker, Esther, b. 1778 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26041

Accession Number: 1966.1378

Fireplace fender

Curved form w/ brass molding at top and bottom. Central wire network in diamond-swag-diamond pattern.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron alloy

GUSN: 26042

Accession Number: 1966.1379

Coat of Arms

Elaborate pencil sketch of Gilman Coat of Arms w/ booted leg in central cartouche w/ cross leaves and scroll at bottom w/ motto, "By the name of Gilman." Armoured head and arm w/ arrow amid feathers or feathered scroll at top. Black painted frame w/ plain moulding and inner gilt edge, under glass.

Date: 1837

Maker: Gilman, William Abbot (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26043

Accession Number: 1966.1416

Andirons

Bulbous head w/ facetted central element. Numerous "turning"-like elements w/ incised lines and banding on neck and body. Square base w/ shaped apron and two modified scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron supports at back.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26044

Accession Number: 1966.1431

Candlesticks

Square beaded socket. Columnar form w/ fluted base. Base w/ molded swag design over a central medallion (3 sides w/ sunflowers; 1 side w/ heraldic form of man's leg in stocking or nail armor.) Black leg= Gilman family crest.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26045

Accession Number: 1966.1438AB

Hearth brush

Turned handle w/ metal hood for hanging, tufts of horse hair inserted in holes of turned back.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26046

Accession Number: 1979.6

Map

"An Exact Mapp/ of/ New England/ and New York"; marked "1702" in red pencil/ink. Hand colored. Grey marbilized paper strips on black wood frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Morden, Robert (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26047

Accession Number: 1979.54

Ladle

Deep circular bowl with shallow lip. Dark brown slightly striated handle, twisted spiral at end with silver tip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26048

Accession Number: 1979.57

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26049

Accession Number: 1979.58.1

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26050

Accession Number: 1979.58.2

Dinner bell

Dome-shaped bell form w/ flared mouth. Elongated shaped handle w/ dome-like knop. 3 bands/lines at mouth.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 26051

Accession Number: 1979.60

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26052

Accession Number: 1979.61.1

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26053

Accession Number: 1979.61.2

Sander

Tapered cylindrical form w/ series of carved bands at top and bottom. Concave top, pierced design in form of 6-point star.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood

GUSN: 26054

Accession Number: 1979.62

Inkwell

A) Pen stand--circular flat base w/ cylindrical stand rising in center w/ circular lip w/ 5 holes for pens. Incised concentric line design. B) Well--domed hinged lid w/ ball knop. Cylindrical body that sits in center of stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26055

Accession Number: 1979.63AB

Halberd

Wrought shaped head w/ broad rounded blade at one end, curved tail, and spear-like blade at top. Set into iron ring at neck as join to wood pole handle (replacement). 19th c. tan silken tassel at neck.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26056

Accession Number: 1966.1347

Stand

Square top with canted corners. Octagonal central baluster support blocked at both ends. Cross-braced shaped feet. Dark red-brown stain.

Date: 1900-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26057

Accession Number: 1979.41

Cannonball

Cast spherical shape. Square 1/2" indentations at either end.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26058

Accession Number: 1979.42

Barometer

Elongated form, broken pediment top with a Greek key motif, brass face indicating weather with conditions on left with barometer readings on right. Sliding scale element. Glass rod containing mercury with semi-spherical knop ending in large circular ball at base.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Scatliff, D. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 26059

Accession Number: 1966.1412

Fire bucket

Cylindrical form, body painted red w/ black painted handle and rim-- orange and black scroll decoration on front, "N. Gilman 3d/ J.F.S./ No. 2/ 1829"

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26060

Accession Number: 1966.1413

Fire bucket

Cylindrical bodies painted brown w/ black painted rims, painted oval medallion on front, yellow background, red border and central star, "W. Perry./ 1821".

Date: 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26061

Accession Number: 1966.1414AB

Tall case clock

Bonnet: Squared modified mansard type pediment with carved fret work, three gilded wooden ball finials, curved cornice moulding, columnar cornered moulding with glass panes at sides. Rectangular case with arched shaped hinged door and stepped moulding on rectangular base. Face: silver dials and st...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Hughes, Thomas (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26062

Accession Number: 1966.1436

Map

Plan/ of Exeter Village/ New Hampshire/ Taken for the Town by/ Joseph Dow, 1845/ J.H. Bufford & Co. Lithography, Boston." Shows street and building plan, lists home owners, some topography.

Date: 1845

Maker: Dow, Joseph (Printer) J.H. Bufford & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26063

Accession Number: 1979.52

Hanging corner cupboard

Double scroll cut upper bracket surmounting gilt plain molded cornice--six paned arched glass door front-- gilt moulding. Two shelves w/ scalloped or double scroll gilt front edges. Overall painted green-- brass door knob. Transitional Queen Anne-Chippendale style.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26064

Accession Number: 1966.1343

Floor section

Square shaped piece of floor board. Brown field with stencil design of 8-petalled stylized black flower element surrounded by 2 concentric circles of dots. Alternates with yellow-tan flower without dots.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26065

Accession Number: 1966.1351

Secretary

No description

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26066

Accession Number: 1966.1423

Andirons

Elaborately turned baluster shape w/ faceted elements and tear drop finial, centered by two small faceted elements over double ring supports w/ semi-spherical feet. Two secondary ungilt faceted elements w/ turned legs at rear.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26067

Accession Number: 1966.1426

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape w/ turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26068

Accession Number: 1979.39.1

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape with turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26069

Accession Number: 1979.39.2

Cloak pin

Circular gilt brass casing with ceramic medallion in center enamel bird design.

Date: ca. 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 26070

Accession Number: 1979.40

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

Coat of Arms

Gilman Coat of Arms. No inscription. Black painted frame w/ gilt inner edge. Frame is 18th century and not original to drawing.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: gold leaf, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 26075

Accession Number: 1966.1429

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

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