Historic New England

Vase

Ceramic vase of a woman holding a cornucopia; gilded edges; woman in floral dress with floral wreath on her head; cornucopia has bluish tint.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic glaze, gilding, underpainting

GUSN: 18573

Accession Number: 1998.1258

Mantel clock

Mantel clock with cast iron painted and gilded case. Edges elaborately detailed with leaves and drops. Paw feet. [A small sticker on each round glass face piece]

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18574

Accession Number: 1998.1259

Franklin stove

Franklin stove with Gothic decoration; black cast iron with gothic arches, relief molding, pendants; front loading door with handle; reliefs of stars and castles as well.

Date: 1859

Maker: A.C. Barstow & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18575

Accession Number: 1998.1260

Bootjack

Bootjack w/ platform for boot and gripping tong; screwed on plate where maker's mark may have been but is now completely worn off.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18576

Accession Number: 1998.1261

Pot holder

Yellow crocheted pot holder w/ tufts on each side. Small hole for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 18577

Accession Number: 1998.1262

In a copper metallic frame, a photograph captures a two-horse wagon that is paused along a fence. A road in the background winds through the valley and trees and shrubery can be seen along the slope sides. The mountains rise in the background.

Date: 1850

Maker: W.H. Jackson & ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18578

Accession Number: 1998.1263

Print

Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame. In this scene, many children are gathered around a central male older figure who bows to the last boy entering the room. The older gentleman appears to be teaching the children as they listen and/or write. In the background an open archway shows trees and a natural s...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Mulready, William (Painter) Smyth, J. T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18579

Accession Number: 1998.1264

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18580

Accession Number: 1998.1265.1

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18581

Accession Number: 1998.1265.2

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18582

Accession Number: 1998.1265.3

Side chair

Empire side chair w/ scalloped crest and solid lyre splat. Cabriole front legs; back legs slightly flared. Slip-set reupholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18583

Accession Number: 1998.1266

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ a carved crest of grapes and leaves, scrolled knuckles on arms. Metal supports running beneath arms. Rococo Revival upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18584

Accession Number: 1998.1267

Slipper chair

Slipper chair w/ low arms. Curved crest, stiles, and legs. On casters. Upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18585

Accession Number: 1998.1268

Footstool

Footstool, formerly a child's Windsor rocker, now upholstered in printed cretonne on top and as a skirt. Original rocker legs (painted green) have been roughly refashioned into jagged edges at feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18586

Accession Number: 1998.1269

Sofa bed

Sofa bed. Incised geometric detail on crest and sides. Tufted upholstery on seat, apron and back. Three legs (front ones curved) on either side. Rests on casters.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Sidney Squires & Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18587

Accession Number: 1998.1270

Throw pillow

Needlepoint pillow floral design on purple ground. Brown velvet back. Floral design poss. roses.

Date: 1880-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18588

Accession Number: 1998.1271

Print

In this print a road winds above the banks of the river and men, women, horses and carriages move along the water's edge. Above them rises a steep cliff on top of which Rheinstein Castle sits. Framed in a 1 in. black painted frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Possibly Morier, E. (Maker) Cassagne, A. (Maker) Lemercier (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18589

Accession Number: 1998.1272

Wall mirror

Pier mirror, Eastlake style; incised gilt decoration and raised burl panels. Cornice w/ high crest carved in foliate and geometric detail.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18590

Accession Number: 1998.1273

Shelf

Marble shelf supported by two iron brackets. Rounded edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18591

Accession Number: 1998.1274

Print

In a half inch gilt frame the lithograph portrays five sailing vessels on the storm-tossed sea. British flags fly from the two closest two and three mast ships. In the distance three other ships can be seen.

Date: 1850

Maker: Vernon, H. J., Esq. (Artist) Day & Haghe (Lithographer) Hinton, A. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18592

Accession Number: 1998.1275

Print

In this lithograph surrounded by a 1 1/2 in. rough wooden frame, a young woman in feeding a horse an apple. Two dogs are looking up at the woman. The woman holds a riding whip beneath her left arm and is patting the horse's neck w/ her right hand.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hardy, Heywood (Painter) Possibly Charles Taber & Co. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18593

Accession Number: 1998.1277

Washstand

Eastlake washstand w/ two-part marble top. Three front drawers w/ brass ring pulls. One large compartment w/ wooden knob pull. Attached towel rack.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18594

Accession Number: 1998.1278

Wash basin

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18595

Accession Number: 1998.1279.1

Pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18596

Accession Number: 1998.1279.2

Water pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18597

Accession Number: 1998.1279.3

Covered soap dish

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18598

Accession Number: 1998.1279.4AB

Mug

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18599

Accession Number: 1998.1279.5

Toothbrush holder

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18600

Accession Number: 1998.1279.6

Covered slop pail

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18601

Accession Number: 1998.1279.7AB

Chamber pot

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18602

Accession Number: 1998.1279.8AB

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18603

Accession Number: 1998.1280

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18604

Accession Number: 1998.1281

Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Eastlake style, w/ two drawers and walnut and burl veneer. Cornice topped by a similar cornice-like pediment. Small columns resembling engaged pilasters repeated on body of wardrobe. Brass pulls on two bottom drawers.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18605

Accession Number: 1998.1282

Chandelier

Brass two-branch chandelier w/ 2 glass lamps and 1 frosted globe; elaborate grape vine decoration on branches; 4 circles w/ sun-like frosted design on globe.

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: E. Miller & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18606

Accession Number: 1998.1283A-D

Binoculars w/ case

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--black leather w/ diamond imprint. Leather case has handle, strap and buckle. (piece of buckle missing) Case lined w/ red velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather

GUSN: 18607

Accession Number: 1998.1284AB

Ceremonial bowl

Kava bowl on wooden base. Wooden bowl with four thick legs. Bowl formed from two pieces of wood. Triangular form extends from underside on one side. Two holes in triangular piece. Wooden base painted black with light brown rim.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18508

Accession Number: 1998.531AB

Billiard table

Rococo Revival billiard table. Rosewood w/ foliate carving on both table skirt and skirt of base. Billiard top is green felt w/ marble beneath. Border inlaid w/ ivory. Fringe side pockets. Ornate foliate-carved cabriole legs.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), slate (rock)

GUSN: 18509

Accession Number: 1998.532

An Emblem of America

Reverse painting on glass in a black and gold frame of a lady with brown curly hair and dark eyes wearing a red feather plume, red draped shawl, and red and green long dress. She holds a red, white and blue flag in her right hand and rests her hand on a stone dedicated to the memory of George Washin...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18510

Accession Number: 1998.517.3

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Small Gothic arch beneath .533.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18511

Accession Number: 1998.533

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Smooth arch beneath .534.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18512

Accession Number: 1998.534

Electric lamp

Hanging brass electrified light fixture in etched glass globe; foliate decoration around globe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18513

Accession Number: 1998.535

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18514

Accession Number: 1998.536.1

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18515

Accession Number: 1998.536.2

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18516

Accession Number: 1998.536.3

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18517

Accession Number: 1998.537.1

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18518

Accession Number: 1998.537.2

Valance

Rust colored valance--velvet orange and red pinstripes w/ tan fringe.

Date: 1965-1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18519

Accession Number: 1998.537.3

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18520

Accession Number: 1998.538.1AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18521

Accession Number: 1998.538.2AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. Diamond lace design.

Date: 1969

Maker: Raymond F. Fallona Associates, Inc. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18522

Accession Number: 1998.538.3AB

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