Historic New England

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18680

Accession Number: 1998.1329.4

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18681

Accession Number: 1998.1329.5

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), maple (wood)

GUSN: 18682

Accession Number: 1998.1329.6

Oil lamp

Bracket lamp w/ swinging arm and milk glass shade (similar to one in downstairs hall); arm w/ finials and winged decoration near base of arm; ribbed stand; shade is tapered at top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), metal

GUSN: 18683

Accession Number: 1998.1330AB

Hanging matchbox

Hanging matchbox w/ carved ivy leaf decoration on top, box in middle w/ wave deecoration. Bottom covered w/ brown sandpaper for striking.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18684

Accession Number: 1998.1331

Eastlake style walnut sofa w/ horsehair upholstery. Crest rail running entire length of sofa, w/ arch at left. Raised panels, incised detail, and raised bosses on crest rail and apron. Turned legs on casters.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18685

Accession Number: 1998.1332

Pillow

Pillow w/ embroidered design. Tan cotton background w/ small diamond-pattern. Thick tan string, embroidered leaf pattern; 4 cornered leaf design w/ central wreath.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 18686

Accession Number: 1998.1333

Pillow

Machine-woven tapestry pillow w/ figures. Two central figures in Middle Eastern apparel holding swords and moving. 3 figures on right talking. 2 figures on left playing instruments. Back of pillow covered in blue satin. Front weaving--tan.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made, satin

GUSN: 18687

Accession Number: 1998.1334

Print

Engraving depicting the presentation of the Magna Carta to the people. Scene depicts a Renaissance Cathedral where in 1215 King John was forced to sign a bill of rights for the people. Mounted in a 3 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1833

Maker: Devis, A. W. (Painter) Bowyer, Robert (Publisher) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Murray, John George (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18688

Accession Number: 1998.1335

Print

Framed in 1 1/4 in. gilt frame. Scene w/ 7 men on horses and over twelve hunting dogs. Appears to be before the hunt has begun.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18689

Accession Number: 1998.1336.1

Print

Framed in 1 1/4 in. gilt frame. Scene w/ 9 men on horses and over twelve hunting dogs in a group looking at the dead fox.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18690

Accession Number: 1998.1336.2

Print

In this scene, a male and a female at the Convent of San Cosme look down on the grounds and city around them. People on horses are seen on the grounds and mountains rise in the distance. The print's frame is a 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18691

Accession Number: 1998.1337

Print

In this lithograph, a man and a woman are strolling along the Hudson River in Hyde Park. Sailboats pepper the river and mountains rise in the far distance. Mounted in a 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830

Maker: E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18692

Accession Number: 1998.1338

Print

On the right of the print, the U.S. Frigate United States is seen shooting several canons at the H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian. Both ships have several holes in their sails and British and United States flags are seen on each ship. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18693

Accession Number: 1998.1339

Print

Ten sailing vessels lined up at war. Canons on two of the central ships are fired and all ships have holes in their masts. An American flag and a British flag are flown on two of the ships. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18694

Accession Number: 1998.1340

Print

Lithograph of ship tossed on its side in a gale w/ waves gusting over the deck. The U.S. flag flies from the back of the sailing vessel. Mounted in a 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18695

Accession Number: 1998.1341

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf pedestal table w/ bun feet. Turtle base w/ bun feet on casters. Side drawers are curved.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18696

Accession Number: 1998.1342

Yarn winder

Yarn winder of stained pine. Six turned spindles on winder w/ roughly-hewn supporting members. Turned and splayed legs; several wooden nails.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18697

Accession Number: 1998.1343

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, primarily dark blues, dark reds, and purple.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18698

Accession Number: 1998.1344

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, turquoise border, primarily lavender.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Morren, Hildreth (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18699

Accession Number: 1998.1345

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border, small braids, primarily browns.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18700

Accession Number: 1998.1346

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Small black border, small braids, primarily gray and red.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18701

Accession Number: 1998.1347

Print

Six bulls--4 lying down and 2 standing--are in a meadow by a stream. There are mountains in the far background. Framed in 3 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Bonheur, Rosa (Artist)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18702

Accession Number: 1998.1348.1

Seashell

Large conch shell--7 points. Flacking back, pink underside.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell

GUSN: 18353

Accession Number: 1998.391

Antlers

Pair of antlers attached to skull; one point for each antler. Prong-horn antelope.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 18354

Accession Number: 1998.392

Fan

Painted South Pacific fan. Red paper handle at base formed from circular centerpiece, painted. Straw extends from centerpiece, joined again at ribbing one inch out.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18355

Accession Number: 1998.393

Vase

Brown earthenware Wedgwood-style vase w/ relief mythological scene and 2 bamboo shaped handles (dried flowers, pods, peacock featheres inside).

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18356

Accession Number: 1998.394

Pipe

Mounted on wall; pipe w/ wooden and bone handle, ceramic body and brass cover; turned handle w/ diamond pattern; mustard and brown painted ceramic w/ relief shell decoration; brass cover has finial.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), ceramic (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18357

Accession Number: 1998.395

Fireplace shovel

Part of fireplace set consisting of shovel, tongs and poker; brass knob top w/ iron shaft. Brass knob diam. 1 1/2". Poker prob. not original to set--finial slightly different.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18358

Accession Number: 1998.396.1

Fireplace tongs

Part of fireplace set consisting of shovel, tongs and poker; brass knob top w/ iron shaft. Brass knob diam. 1 1/2". Poker prob. not original to set--finial slightly different.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18359

Accession Number: 1998.396.2

Poker

Part of fireplace set consisting of shovel, tongs and poker; brass knob top w/ iron shaft. Brass knob diam. 1 1/2". Poker prob. not original to set--finial slightly different.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18360

Accession Number: 1998.396.3

Spittoon

Ceramic spittoon; white with animal design; rooster, grasshopper, walrus, turtle, fox, muskrat; animals in red with red and blue grass surrounding them; black band around rim.

Date: 1877-1920

Maker: Union Porcelain Works (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18361

Accession Number: 1998.397

Franklin stove

Cast iron Franklin (Atlantic model?) stove w/ 2 brass finials and 2 brass medallions, columns decorated w/ grape and palm leaf motif w/ ionic columns.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18362

Accession Number: 1998.398

Fire Screen

Fire screen with brass swirl motif and brass handle. Two brass pieces on front center and one brass piece on front top, connected to handle. Screen cut (to fit andirons) at base. Rectangular cut.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wire

GUSN: 18363

Accession Number: 1998.399

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with pad feet, scrolled cabriole legs, rounded finials. Smaller finial halfway back with one leg. Iron backend.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18364

Accession Number: 1998.400AB

Pot

3-footed iron pot w/ handle; round w/ band around neck.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18365

Accession Number: 1998.401

Teakettle

Iron teakettle and lid w/ handle; spout resembling arm w/ elbow; bulbous body; 3 small feet.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18366

Accession Number: 1998.402AB

Bellows

Small bellows inlaid w/ mother-of-pearl in geometric design. Face of bellows covered in triangular m-o-p pieces. Back has 4 m-o-p pieces. Inlay of metal bordering geometric design. Red leather connecting bellows. Brass blower piece and tacks on sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, mother of pearl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18367

Accession Number: 1998.403

Fireplace brush

Wooden fireplace brush painted black. Turned handle connects to base piece. Broom made of horsehair. Rope at top for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18368

Accession Number: 1998.404

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ wooden handle. Dyed pink straw attached to handle by nails and string. Leather strap for hanging at top.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: Berea College (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18369

Accession Number: 1998.405

Potholder

Black wool potholder with red stitching around edges. Red "X" stitched in center of back. Brass ring in one corner.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18370

Accession Number: 1998.406

Portrait of Franklin Pierce

Bust-length portrait of Franklin Pierce. Pierce is depicted with wavy, short dark hair and dark eyes and is wearing a dark coat, vest and a scarf with a white shirt. Mounted in a 1 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1852

Maker: Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18371

Accession Number: 1998.407

Portrait of Zachary Taylor

Half-length frontal portrait engraving of Zachary Taylor clutching a telescope in his right hand and dressed in a military uniform with gold buttons running up and down left and right frontal. In the background a war appears to be going on and dark clouds are overhead. Frame: 1 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Ritchie, A. H. (Engraver) Anthony, Edward, 1844- (Publisher) Dunnell, A. H. (Printer)

Material: engraving (printing process), prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18372

Accession Number: 1998.408

Nautical Scene with Ship "The Atlanta"

Watercolor of the sailing vessel "The Atalanta" in a 2 in. dark wood and gilt frame. The ship has two masts and at least three large sails that are down in the picture. The hull of the ship is painted gray and is on a scale of 1/40.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18373

Accession Number: 1998.409

Tall case clock

Mahogany tall case clock. Denticulated cornice w/ gilt trim. Arched dial trim flanked by slender, fluted columns. Roman numeral dial w/ etched trim. Case door w/ gilt striping; engaged twisted pilasters at sides. Wider base w/ bracket feet.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: Dun, William (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18374

Accession Number: 1998.410

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Bust-length portrait of Daniel webster with his left shoulder turned away from the viewer. Etching depicts Webster with short, dark wavy hair and wearing a dark coat, vest with a white shirt and scarf. Frame: 1 1/2 inches, wooden frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Staigg, Richard (Painter) Cheney, J. (Engraver) Dodson, R. W. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18375

Accession Number: 1998.411

Print of "The Declaration of Independence"

Engraving in a gilt frame of the presentation of the Declaration of Independence. In the room where the signing was held, men are seated and standing with five major figures presenting the declaration to five other men standing behind a desk. Around the engraving are eigh smaller portraits of major ...

Date: 1838

Maker: Kimberly, Denison, 1814-1863 (Engraver) Franklin Print Co. (Publisher) Bolton, J. B. (Calligrapher)

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

GUSN: 18376

Accession Number: 1998.412

Ceremonial adz

Wooden adz (for hollowing out canoes). One piece of carved wood as handle. Complex geometric carvings. Stone piece at top tied to handle by rope, complex weave and layering of rope.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), rope, stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18377

Accession Number: 1998.413

Photograph

Full-length photograph of Richard H. Tucker Jr. seated w/ his right hand resting on his black Newfoundland dog. Tucker is wearing dark trousers, a vest, jacket and overcoat and face forward. His hair is graying and he wears a beard. Mounted in a dark wood and gilt 2in. oval frame.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18378

Accession Number: 1998.414

Photograph

Photograph of an oil painting of the ship Ellen Austin on rough waters. The Ellen Austin has 3 masts and 21 sails w/ an American Flag flying at its stern. 2 other flags fly from the ship. 2 sailboats and a rowboat are in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: Reproduction of McFarlane, Duncan (Painter)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18379

Accession Number: 1998.415

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