Historic New England

Pembroke Table

Rectangular; 2 D-shaped leaves; straight apron with a beaded molding at edge; single incised and beaded drawer; four turned and reeded legs.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5231

Accession Number: 1971.598

Three-quarter turned waist-length view of Ralph May, about 40 years old; brown hair with shaggy long sideburns, hazel eyes; white ruffled shirt with dark overcoat; plain olive greenish background; molded gilded frame has gessoed alternating wreath and leaf motif on edges, leaf and berry motif on inn...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5232

Accession Number: 1971.599

Portrait of Mary Hall May

Three fourths turned bust-length view of Mary Hall May, brown hair and eyes in her late twenties or early thirties; wearing ruffled white lace collar, brown dress; molded frame with wreath and leaf gilding.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Ripley, J.C. (Gilder)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5233

Accession Number: 1971.600

Portrait of George May

Seated three-fourths view portrait of George May with brown hair; navy overcoat and vest; green chair; brown background with red curtain drawn aside at left, revealing landscape; left arm bent, leaning on single book; right hand in pants pocket; jeweled stick pin at center of shirt; gilded frame is ...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Possibly Dechaux, Edward (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5234

Accession Number: 1971.601

Portrait of Mehitable Perkins Lord

Waist-length frontal view portrait of Mehitable Perkins Lord seated on end of red upholstered Empire sofa; middle-aged woman with reddish-brown hair, hazel eyes; wears white ruffled bonnet with black ribbon and bow; white lawn square collar; black dress has puffed sleeves and empire waist; oval blac...

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Attributed to Cole, Joseph Greenleaf, 1803-1858

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5235

Accession Number: 1971.602

Portait of Augustus Lord

Seated three-quarter portrait of Augustus Lord; brown hair, blue eyes, long sideburns; sharply pointed nose; wearing dark overcoat with V opening in front; underneath, white unbottoned shirt with white scarf tied high around neck, bow in front; holds letter in his left hand sealed with red wax; in f...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5236

Accession Number: 1971.603

Wall Clock

Eagle finial (wings open, head turned to left); circular face with Arabic numbers; convex glass, gilt balls encircle frame; trapazoidal waist inset with thermometer scaled from "Extra Cold" to "Water Boils;" glass cover over thermometer has reverse painted border; pierced brass scrolls terminating w...

Date: ca. 1816

Maker: Curtis, Lemuel (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), gilding, glass (material), reverse painting on glass (image-making), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5237

Accession Number: 1971.604

Looking Glass

Rectangular bevelled glass mirror with frame, above are a carved and pierced bow knot, a band of foliage and a neo-classical medallion with a female figure; below are two carved and pierced draper swags; gilded and painted green, brown and blue.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, mirrors, painting (coating), piercing, wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 5238

Accession Number: 1971.605

Rug

Rectangular; three borders; rectangular central field with a large lozenge-shaped motif features a medallion at the center of the lozenge; colors: black, blue, red, light blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5239

Accession Number: 1971.606

Rug

Rectangular; three borders; rectangular central field with white ground; central medallion surrounded by floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 5240

Accession Number: 1971.607

Candlestand

Tilt-top candlestand, painted dark brown over brick red; elongated octagonal top; ring turned baluster support with tripod base terminating in squared cabriole legs. One leg shorter than other two, nailed on to baluster.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 5241

Accession Number: 1971.608

Side Chair

Klismo-shaped side chairs have raked back legs; straight seat rail; curvilinear stiles with one rectangular splat and slightly larger rectangular crest rail, both veneered. .1) Seat upholstered in red and white reproduction copper plated cotton. .2-.4) Sets in red wool damask.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5242

Accession Number: 1971.609.1

Side Chair

Klismo-shaped side chairs have raked back legs; straight seat rail; curvilinear stiles with one rectangular splat and slightly larger rectangular crest rail, both veneered. .1) Seat upholstered in red and white reproduction copper plated cotton. .2-.4) Sets in red wool damask.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5243

Accession Number: 1971.609.2

Side Chair

Klismo-shaped side chairs have raked back legs; straight seat rail; curvilinear stiles with one rectangular splat and slightly larger rectangular crest rail, both veneered. .1) Seat upholstered in red and white reproduction copper plated cotton. .2-.4) Sets in red wool damask.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5244

Accession Number: 1971.609.3

Side Chair

Klismo-shaped side chairs have raked back legs; straight seat rail; curvilinear stiles with one rectangular splat and slightly larger rectangular crest rail, both veneered. .1) Seat upholstered in red and white reproduction copper plated cotton. .2-.4) Sets in red wool damask.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5245

Accession Number: 1971.609.4

Drop-Leaf Table

Rectangular top; four square tapered legs with stringing, two swinging as gates; lozenge shaped inlaid dies at top of legs, enclosing a straight inlaid apron; reinforced with mahogany stained pine beams and modern screws and nails, one legs has been raised by an added block of wood.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5246

Accession Number: 1971.610

Utility Table

Case has two shaped drawers with two knob handles; square top has two side drop leaves with rounded edges and corners; square pedestal base tapered at top, has single rounded step to incurvate quadrangular base; four scrolled feet rest on castors; veneered overall.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5247

Accession Number: 1971.611

Sofa

Victorian sofa has curvilinear walnut crest, center peak of which is carved floral and leaf motif with two pierced "handholds;" scrolled at junction with arms; arms emerge from crest curving outward to round handhold; front arm supports are carved with leaf pattern; veneered seat rail is curvilinear...

Date: 1840 -1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5248

Accession Number: 1971.612

Tea Table

Tilt-top tea table has three cabriole legs terminating in ridged pad feet, supporting a vasi-turned baluster; round; undecorated top.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5249

Accession Number: 1971.613

Platform Rocking Chair

Victorian rocking chair upholstered in red damask; ring turned finials, curved crest rail with center peak; curvilinear stiles have round front and square back; arms emerge from stiles, curving into scrolled arm supports; skirts? (bottom sides) are carved of scroll and leaf pattern; scrolled feet re...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), damask, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5250

Accession Number: 1971.614

Secretary

Butler's secretary; two fontal backet feet with stringing enclosing a straight molded apron; case fitted with three graduated beaded veneered drawers with string inlay surmounted by a conforming fall-front with inlaid patera opening to reveal a writing surface, cubby holes and drawers with stringing...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: Possibly Boardman, Langley, 1774-1833 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process)

GUSN: 5251

Accession Number: 1971.615

Writing Box

Wooden box with sloping cover and canted corners; painted black with mother of pearl inlay of far eastern buildings and landscape; interior lined with peach colored paper with many slots for letters, pens, etc.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mother of pearl, painting (coating), papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5252

Accession Number: 1971.616

Candelabrum

Square marble base, supporting a brass (gilt finish) stage and highly stylized three-branched stem; each branch terminating in circular socket and scalloped bobech; the base of the socket has leafy circular decorative element with faceted crystal pieces hanging down from the leaf tips.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 5253

Accession Number: 1971.617

Fire Bucket

Conical leather fire bucket with bail handle (no longer extant). The surface is painted black, with a green rim and a central design painted in yellow, shows later inpainting.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 5254

Accession Number: 1971.618.1

Fire Bucket

Conical leather firebucket (.2A)handpainted with a black ground, brown rim, and yellow central inscription. Broken handle stored inside. Unbleached linen firebag (.2B) painted on front in black letters, closure is drawstring at top.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 5255

Accession Number: 1971.618.2AB

Desk Box

Rectangular glossy varnished and mahogany box with brass hinges; lock and handles on sides have centered oval brass plaque on hinged lid; opens to green felt writing implements, a glass and brass sander is enclosed; one side of the writing area lifts to reveal storage space; one exterior bottom hand...

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5256

Accession Number: 1971.619

Engraving

Black and white engraving of an interior scene from Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, with one woman and two men in the foreground and two men in background; figures dressed in 17th c. fashions; mahogany veneer frame, gilded inner frame.

Date: 1825

Maker: Burt, Charles (Engraver) Leslie, C.R. (Painter) Daiton, J. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5257

Accession Number: 1971.620

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a scene from the Merry Wives of Windsor; and outdoor scene with one woman and two men dressed in 17th c. fashion; simple mahogany frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Simon, I.P. (Engraver) Smirke, Robert (Painter)

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

GUSN: 5258

Accession Number: 1971.621

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a scene from Shakespeare's King Henry the Fifth, with advisers and attendants; outdoor scene set within draped enclosure at Southampton; molded and gilt frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: Thew., Robt. (Engraver) Fuseli, Henri (Painter) Boydell, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5259

Accession Number: 1971.622

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a scene from Shakespeare's King Henry the Fourth set in Boar's Head Tavern; Henry, standing to the left, is addressing Falstaff, sitting to the right; four other figures in background; molded pine frame with gilt and gesso on front.

Date: 1796

Maker: Thew., Robt. (Engraver) Smirke, Robert (Painter) Boydell, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5260

Accession Number: 1971.623

Engraving

Black and white engraving of a scene from Shakepeare's King Lear; stormy and dramatic outdoor scene with Lear in center surrounded by attendants; pine frame with applied gilt molding.

Date: 1793

Maker: Sharp, W. (Engraver) West, Benjamin (Painter) Boydell, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5261

Accession Number: 1971.624

Engraving

Colored engraving of a Shakespearean scene; woman (Elgiva) being seized by three soldiers in center of print; a man (Dunsran) stands to their left; vaulted interior scene; Elgiva's crown lies on floor to right of center; wooden frame covered with gilt and gesso; spiral band on frame.

Date: ca. 1807

Maker: Reynolds, S. W. (Engraver) Streatfeild, T. (Delineator) Orme, Edward (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5262

Accession Number: 1971.625

Engraving

Black and white engraving of an English country scene; one white and one black horse occupy central foreground, surrounded by sheep; an inn and trees occupy right background; a group of three horses occupy middle ground on left and lead eye back to sheep, people and river; wooden frame with elaborat...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Giller, William (Engraver) Herring, Sr., J.F. (Painter)

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

GUSN: 5263

Accession Number: 1971.626

Loom-woven Rug

Woven rug has black border with bold red zig-zag motif; center pattern on tan background of black-outlined red and yellow geometric Indian-like motifs; white string fringe.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving

GUSN: 5314

Accession Number: 1971.667

Work Table

Four turned and reeded legs; straight veneered apron enclosing two rectangular drawers of flame birch veneer bordered by checked band of inlay; two circular flat knob handles of mahogany; two vertical rectangular flame birch dies with corresponding inlay at sides; edge of apron has light band of bir...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), veneer, inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5315

Accession Number: 1971.668

Stool

Painted black; two side stretchers and one medial stretcher; oval top.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5316

Accession Number: 1971.669

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Cherry, maple, white pine secondary wood, brass escutcheons. Four drawers with locks. Five interior pigeon holes and two tiered drawers. Rests on shaped bracket feet.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Noyes, Samuel S., 1785-1832 (Maker) Maynard, Micajah, 1771-1807 (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 5317

Accession Number: 1987.436

Bedstead

Simple curvilinear pine headboard with heavy birch three-piece headposts, the upper and lower sections turned and tapered toward ends; medial square section of posts joining square birch side rails ending at heavy mahogany three piece foot posts; bottom and top sections rope turned with foliage carv...

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5318

Accession Number: 1971.670A-J

Jamb Hook

Flat S-scroll shape; waisted four sided stem attached to oval base; two screws attach each jamb to fireplace panelling.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5319

Accession Number: 1971.671A

Jamb Hook

Flat S-scroll shape; waisted four sided stem attached to oval base; two screws attach each jamb to fireplace panelling.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5320

Accession Number: 1971.671B

Chest of Drawers

Sheraton style bow front chest. Two frontal delicately turned legs continuing to reeded corner columns enclosing a bowed apron with figured birch veneer. The case is of a Spanish cedar veneered facia, and fitted with four lipped bowed drawers with Spanish cedar cross banding, all centering two figur...

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), veneer, rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 5321

Accession Number: 1971.672

Doll's Arm Chair

Painted black; two arched slats, held by ring-turned stiles; turned arms taper at joint with stile; turned arm supports have single knop above rush seat; four round stretchers; painted yellow rings on stiles, arms, arm supports and front legs; upper slat has gold stencilled pheasant and vine motif, ...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: rush (material), hardwood

GUSN: 5322

Accession Number: 1971.674

Fireplace Shovel

Iron tongs and shovel with brass handles; tongs have turned baluster handle surmounted by a ball finial; shovel has two bulbs in stem and a brass ball finial.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5323

Accession Number: 1971.676.1

Fireplace Tongs

Iron tongs and shovel with brass handles; tongs have turned baluster handle surmounted by a ball finial; shovel has two bulbs in stem and a brass ball finial.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5324

Accession Number: 1971.676.2

Bellows

Tear-drop shaped body with dovetail-shaped handles; one side has incised and molded circular design around a raised knop; other side of body has small air hole encircled by incised lines; red leather attached to wooden sections; red leather strap for hanging attached to one handle; molded brass nozz...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5325

Accession Number: 1971.677

Fender

C-shaped brass molding enclosing vertical wire; wrought iron horizontal decorative treatment consisting of wire garlands, waves with volutes and simple waves.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, wrought

GUSN: 5326

Accession Number: 1971.678

Tavern Table

Rectangular form of four vase and ring turned legs with button feet, connected by four straight stretchers; surmounted by oval top.

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 5327

Accession Number: 1971.679

Recamier

Carved mahogany scrolled feet; mahogany veneer seat rail; cream colored upholstery with leaf motif; curvilinear crest rises sharply to peak at right corner, then sharply curves around side to form arm; left side is armless; back left has U-shaped indentation near end; upholstery deeply buttoned at b...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), veneer, upholstering

GUSN: 5328

Accession Number: 1971.680

Dressing Table

Bow front table has four square tapered legs with banded ankle; front legs have line, cuff and bell-flower inlay; apron is arched, inlaid and veneered; case encloses two square drawers flanking short rectangular drawer, with full-length rectangular drawer above; all have center keyhole; applied roun...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 5329

Accession Number: 1971.681

Rocking Chair

Modified Lincoln-style; double scrolls with carved rosette form center of curvilinear crest rail; curvilinear stiles with squared backs and round fronts; curved arms emerge from stiles; cream-colored upholstered arm cushions are rectangular, rest on arms; scrolled arm support curves downward in S-sh...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5330

Accession Number: 1971.682

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