Historic New England

Transit box

A) Brass transit for engineering and surveying. B) Tripod support of unidentified wood. Plain round tapered legs w/ brass mount at top to support transit. C) Mahogany box w/ fittings to hold transit body.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25866

Accession Number: 1955.318A-C

Bed

Double bed w/ tall serpentine head board enclosing an oval molded panel and supported by two shaped posts. Foot board curves around to meet straight side rails. Corresponding shorter floor board w/ bracket feet.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 25867

Accession Number: 1955.319

Photograph

Browntone photo of cadets in uniform firing cannons on the campus of West Point (presumably). Campus in background.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25868

Accession Number: 1955.320

Portrait of H. W. Casey

Pencil and watercolor portrait of Harry Weir Casey. Oval portrait of young man in coat, cravat and pin. Elaborate pierced, carved wooden frame with gilt inner frame; under glass.

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: Pach, G. W., 1845-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25869

Accession Number: 1955.321

Photograph

Bluetone photo of man in straw boater standing on top of first floor of stone building under construction. Ladders and building materials lying about. Labeled "South Front/ June 16, 1891."

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25920

Accession Number: 1955.366.5

Photograph

Bluetone photo of entire south front under construction w/ Capitol in right background. Date June 16, 1891.

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25921

Accession Number: 1955.366.6

Photograph

Bluetone photo of entire south front under construction showing additional floor and stone heads in place. Capitol in right background. Dated Dec. 30, 1891.

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25922

Accession Number: 1955.366.7

Photograph

Large group of gentlemen in top hats and cutaway coats wearing ceremonial ribbons and corsages, apparently waiting to march in a parade. Street is of paving stones and full of passersby.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25923

Accession Number: 1955.367

Photographs

Group photograph of 28 gentlemen standing in front of the porch of a large Victorian building. .1 portrays then hatless (no'd 8519). .2 portrays then w/ straw boaters (no'd 8518.)

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Howard, Frank E. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25924

Accession Number: 1955.368.1-2

Photograph

Three prints of same sitter and position; young man in suit and cravat seated and leaning one arm on Eastlake table. One of the sons of Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (b. 1831, d. 1896). Harry Weir Casey (b. 1861, d. 1880) (See also 1955.359.1-4).

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25925

Accession Number: 1955.369.1-3

Photograph

Probably E.P.Casey on right. Full length view of two men standing w/ hands clasped behind their backs holding their hats, wearing suits and ties.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25926

Accession Number: 1955.370

Program

Souvenir program, Memorial Continental Hall. Pamphlet tied together w/ small red, white and blue ribbon. Cover marker, "Ceremonies of the laying of the Cornerstone April 19, 1904. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 13th Congress. Memorial Continental Hall Washington DC." Interior ...

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25927

Accession Number: 1955.371

Invitation

Souvenir invitation, U.S. Grant Memorial. Official gold seal at top center of invitation to the dedication of the memorial to General Ulysses S. Grant. Memorial designed by Edward Pearce Casey, Architect (1864-1940).

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25928

Accession Number: 1955.372

Photograph

Probably the office of Edward Pearce Casey (1864-1940). Two men sitting at drafting tables. Photograph mounted on gray cardboard w/ black ink trim.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Long and Heppner (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25929

Accession Number: 1955.373

Map

Map of Rhode Island on canvas backing. Folds in marble paper portfolio.

Date: 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25930

Accession Number: 1955.374

Photograph

Black and white photograph of hospital of Brooklyn Children's Aid Society building. Mounted on white cardboard.

Date: ca. 1911

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25931

Accession Number: 1955.375

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an original by Mathew Brady (1862). Depicts Major General Silas Casey (1807-1882), seated, w/ 5 standing officers, labeled, "General Silas Casey and staff. Taken by Brady, 1862" in pen and ink on back. Unframed and mounted on brown mat board.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: After Brady, Mathew B., ca. 1823-1896 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25932

Accession Number: 1955.376

Photograph

Black and white photograph of watercolor rendering of "Brooklyn Children's Aid Society Hospital Building... Coney Island/ Edward Pearce Casey, Archt." Depicts white concrete building w/ arched breezeways. Mounted on gray cardboard.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25933

Accession Number: 1955.377

Photograph

Photograph of drawing of Memorial Bridge across the Potomac. Selected by board of Engineers and Architects, and approved by Secretary of War, William H. Burr. Civil Engineer, Edward Pearce Casey, architect.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: George P. Hall and Sons (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25934

Accession Number: 1955.378

Photograph

Photograph matted on gray cardboard w/ incised lines. Marked, "St. John's Guild N.Y. City Hospital New Dorp. S.I. Edward Pearce Casey, Architect, Singer Tower N---(?)" Reverse marked "Edward Pearce Casey Architect/ 149 Broadway New York."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25935

Accession Number: 1955.379

Invitation

Souvenir invitation to Lewis and Clark Exposition. Pamphlet invitation tied w/ yellow, blue, white and red ribbon. Front embossed w/ small scene and inscription, "where rolls the Oregon." Invitation for celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Oregon Country.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25936

Accession Number: 1955.380

Program

Souvenir program, U.S. Grant Memorial. Official gold seal at center front of program. Includes photographs, order of exercises, history and committee members.

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25937

Accession Number: 1955.381

Invitation

Souvenir program or invitation to John Barry Memorial. Offical seal above invitation to the unveiling of the statue of John Barry, Commodore U.S. Army.

Date: 1914

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25938

Accession Number: 1955.382

Invitation

Two embossed ribbons and medals beside invitation to a service commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel.

Date: 1916

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25939

Accession Number: 1955.383

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896)

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896). Waist length view, full face but looking slightly to the right. Sitter is wearing grey-brown military overcoat with sword hilt in gloved right hand. Short brown hair with moustache and beard. Mottled olive-brown background. Signed in upper r...

Date: 1859

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25940

Accession Number: 1980.407

Sleigh bell set

Leather strap w/ waving sides and 5 bells.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), leather

GUSN: 25941

Accession Number: 1981.238

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug with multi-colored bands. Olive, black, browns and purples predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25942

Accession Number: 1940.965

Rug

Circular braided rag rug with spiral eminating from center. Green, cream, brown and black predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25943

Accession Number: 1940.966

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug in black, green and red. Center contains section of straight bands.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25944

Accession Number: 1940.967

Cradle

Rectangular child's cradle w/ canted sides and arched foot board. Bottom board forms base molding. Scalloped hood sides and 3-part bonnet top.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25945

Accession Number: 1955.266

Photograph

Photograph of Edward P. Casey. Gilt, beaded rectangular frame, under glass. Oval mat. Black and white photographic portrait of side view of Casey wearing stand-up collar, low tie, and suit coat.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25946

Accession Number: 1955.284

Portable Desk

Rectangular black lacquered paper mache writing box with mother-of-pearl and gilt floral inlay decoration on top. Hinged lid opens to reveal red cut-velvet writing surfce with compartments for ink, pens and paper. Stamped label on top of ink container reads, "Berys/ Patent."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25947

Accession Number: 1955.285A-C

Four-poster bed

Tester bed w/ new tester frame. Posts at foot of bed have block feet and tapered, reeded columns culminating in ring turnings and baluster shape. Square, tapered head posts. Headboard is rectangular w/ sloped shoulders.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25948

Accession Number: 1955.286

Man's Nightgown

White cotton man's nightgown with white ceramic buttons. Single pocket; long sleeves; 3/4 length or full length with collar; machine sewn.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25949

Accession Number: 1955.287

Trunk

Leather covered, brass studded wooden trunk; dome-hinged top w/ initials: "TGC" in brass tacks. [-shaped iron handles. Interior lined w/ black and white paper. Labeled "John Chapple...no. 31 piccadilly..."

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Chapple, John (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25950

Accession Number: 1955.288

Andirons

Flat-bodied andiron tapering upward and curling around at neck and supporting a circular ring top. Body rests on curved front legs w/ flat penny feet. Square solid billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25951

Accession Number: 1955.292.1-.2

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25952

Accession Number: 1955.293.1

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25953

Accession Number: 1955.293.2

Chair

Chippendale side chair, painted black, w/ evidence of white paint and red stain. Straight legs w/ thin beading at outside corner; 4 rectangular stretchers; replaced rush seat; 3 pierced slats connect tapered and shaped stiles.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), rush (material), maple (wood)

GUSN: 25954

Accession Number: 1956.M4

Chair

Banister-back side chair. Five banisters tenoned into a splat rail and a scalloped crest rail. Turned stiles topped by ovoid finials. Turnip front feet. Two decoratively turned front stretchers, two side stretchers on each side, and one rear stretcher, all plainly turned.

Date: 1730

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 25955

Accession Number: 1956.34

Wall mirror

Rectangular glass in conforming frame with broken scroll pediment and scrolled apron. Shallow, incised carving and gilt on gesso overall. Chalk mark on rear: "1812(9?)." Also marked, "L66." "Old Chippendale/ mirror/ owned by Silas Casey & then/ by Edward Pearce Casey."

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25956

Accession Number: 1958.M2

Chest with drawers

White pine blanket chest painted reddish brown with red undercoat. Simulated drawers. Two dovetailed "true" drawers beneath chest with fals drawer fronts. Hinged top with molding. Original brasses. Chest rests on tall bracket feet.

Date: 1735-1755

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 25957

Accession Number: 1958.57

Watercolor

Watercolor of "The Ghostly Repast", depicts two men at table with window at the left. The subject is the disciples at Emmaeus, placed in a setting of classical architecture, depicting the moment of Christ's disappearance. Signed at center, bottom: "Rob W. Weir 1844." White matting. Wooden, gilded, m...

Date: 1844

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 25958

Accession Number: 1973.32

Watercolor

Sepia wash drawing depicts medieval scene of man playing mandolin to a woman reading in doorway. Signed in bottom left corner, "Rob W. Weir." White matting; molded gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 25959

Accession Number: 1973.33

Bed warming pan

Round wood shaft tapering to turned ball at base. Circular brass pan w/ conforming lid. Lid decorated w/ scroll, dot, and floral etched motif, and punch-worked holes. Edges have incised gadrooning. Brass ring hook.

Date: 1770-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25960

Accession Number: 1973.452

Trunk

Rectangular, domed, hinged lid w/ white hide cover. Interior lined w/ blue dotted paper. Maker's label fully intact. Initials "D.H." in brass tacks on top.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Ramsdell, Henry (Maker)

Material: hide (collagenous material), metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25961

Accession Number: 1918.464

Tall Case Clock

Rectangular base with good moldings; round headed door with original hinges and molded upper case (pieces only). Remnants of japanning overall. Metal clock face with domed top.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25962

Accession Number: 1955.265

Wallpaper

Partial rolls of unused wallpaper. White ground with blue ribbon motif diamond pattern with polychrome rose sprigs (yellow and pink predominate) at junctures and enclosed by diamonds. Selvedge labeled: "RUN1/ MADE IN USA/ AFOL/ WPC/ of NA/ UNION MADE." A) labeled in pencil "Mike's Room." Sample ...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25963

Accession Number: 1955.276A-D

Trunk

Rectangular steamer trunk w/ flat hinged lid. Exterior painted and decorated w/ geometric designs. Corners bound w/ black metal mounts. Interior lined w/ blue and white trunk paper. Label almost fully intact: "James S. Topham established 1855, 425 7th St, Washington."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Topham, James S. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25964

Accession Number: 1955.277

Ship model

Crude, partially carved hull of model ship.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25965

Accession Number: 1955.278

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