Historic New England

Fireplace Shovel

Hand wrought shovel with curved shaped sides. Iron shaft surmounted by brass finial of four graduated turned and incised rings, the largest being octagonal.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 17362

Accession Number: 1963.388D

Fireplace Tongs

Wrought shafts terminating in oval pads. Shafts topped in brass. Circular pivot with incised rings. Elaborate finial has four graduated turned and incised rings; the uppermost turning is octagonal.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 17363

Accession Number: 1963.388E

Rectangular box w/ hinged lid and curved sides supported by four cast brass paw feet. Tooled decoration in gilt on red morocco leather on lid. Interior partitioned for sewing tools. Top of lid is stepped.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17364

Accession Number: 1964.84

Andiron

Iron and brass andiron. The hollow brass columns on this pair are attached to iron billet bars by vertical, threaded iron rods.

Date: 1806-1829

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 17365

Accession Number: 1964.179 B

Sewing box

Rectangular form w/ canted corners; four gilded carved feet. Straight sides. Lid hinged at back has Chinese figures and foliage motifs in gold. Interior partitioned to hold ivory sewing implements; drawer below.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17366

Accession Number: 1964.271

Music stand

Music stand with veneered 3-footed base, turned under feet, painted stripe outlining contours of base. A six faceted wood turning 5 3/4" high surmounts the base and terminates in a brass rod 32 1/4" long. The rod supports a rectangular, slanted, swivelling maple book rest, with painted stripes outli...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), veneer, oak (wood)

GUSN: 17367

Accession Number: 1964.390

Side chair

Klismos side chair. Saber legs are rectangular in cross-section and have widely spaced reeding. Front rail similarly reeded. Crest rail features delicately carved rectangular tablet with crossed torch and quiver over a bow with swags. Middle slat of back with carved rosettes. Ears scroll toward the ...

Date: 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17368

Accession Number: 1964.392A

Side chair

Klismos side chair. Saber legs are rectangular in cross-section and have widely spaced reeding. Front rail similarly reeded. Crest rail features delicately carved rectangular tablet with crossed torch and quiver over a bow with swags. Middle slat of back with carved rosettes. Ears scroll toward the ...

Date: 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17369

Accession Number: 1964.392B

Pedestal

Pair of Pedestals. Rosewood, gilt, brass. Circular platforms top pedestal bases. Upper section of pedestal composed of rosewood columns with gilt acanthus leaf capitals and that surmount rosewood bases supported by lower gilt acanthus leaf bases. Lower section of pedestal composed of trapezoi...

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: Attributed to Vose, Isaac, Sr., 1767-1823 (Cabinetmaker) Attributed to Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, sycamore (wood), maple (wood), brass (alloy), gilding

GUSN: 17370

Accession Number: 1964.393A

Pedestal

Pair of Pedestals. Rosewood, gilt, brass. Circular platforms top pedestal bases. Upper section of pedestal composed of rosewood columns with gilt acanthus leaf capitals and that surmount rosewood bases supported by lower gilt acanthus leaf bases. Lower section of pedestal composed of trapezoi...

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: Attributed to Vose, Isaac, Sr., 1767-1823 (Cabinetmaker) Attributed to Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, sycamore (wood)

GUSN: 17371

Accession Number: 1964.393B

Copy of "The Marriage of Isaac and Rebecca"

Classical landscape with festive group of twelve people in left foreground including a woman with yellowish dress playing on a tambourine and man dancing. Several oxen at right. Distant background castle and mountain scenery. It is copy of "The Marriage of Isaac and Rebecca" by Claude Lorraine. The ...

Date: 1805

Maker: Cornè, Michele Felice, 1752-1845 (Painter) Reproduction of Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 17372

Accession Number: 1964.412

Side chair

Japanned fancy chair, rectangular back curved slightly outward and subscribing an oval. Inside oval is a caned area which supports an oval panel with a painted Chinese scene. The caned seat has a slightly bowed rail, which connects to tubular tapered front legs with three sets of turnings and which ...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), japanning, mahogany (wood), paint (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17373

Accession Number: 1965.75

Side chair

Japanned fancy chair, rectangular back curved slightly outward and subscribing an oval. Inside oval is a caned area which supports an oval panel with a painted Chinese scene. The caned seat has a slightly bowed rail, which connects to tubular tapered front legs with three sets of turnings and which ...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), japanning, mahogany (wood), paint (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17374

Accession Number: 1965.76

Arm chair

Japanned fancy chair, rectangular back curved slightly outward and subscribing an oval. Inside oval is a caned area which supports an oval panel with a painted Chinese scene. The caned seat has a slightly bowed rail, which connects at the front corners to tubular pieces extending from the upper back...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), japanning, mahogany (wood), paint (coating), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17375

Accession Number: 1965.77

Pembroke Table

Pembroke Table. Mahogany, inlay. Oval top, drop leaves on either side of symmetrical base. A piece on either end swings out to support the hinged leaves. A drawer on one side and a fake drawer on the other follow the curve of the top, both decorated with bands of inlay; round metal pulls. Straig...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17376

Accession Number: 1966.M34

Hot water urn

A hollow sphere with beading at middle, supported by four flat, bent and tapered legs, terminating in a 4-toed foot with anklet. Atop sphere is a small ball which opens 4 5/8" diam. top, and when twisted, reveals air holes. On either sides of urn are lions heads, each holding a large ring its mouth....

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 17377

Accession Number: 1966.417

Pier Table

Pier table. Rosewood, green marble, brass, ormolu, glass (mirror). Rectangular green marble top. Apron has two rectangular borders of brass stringing that flank central ormolu mount which features medallions, lyres, and other classical motifs. Far left and right corners of apron feature ormolu flo...

Date: 1818

Maker: Vose, Coates & Co.

Material: rosewood (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17378

Accession Number: 1967.138

Portrait of Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848)

Portrait of the Honorable Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848) seated half-length view with body slightly turned. The ruddy-faced Otis wears a black dressing gown with fur collar and cuffs, and a fine white shirt with high neckcloth and pleated jabot. White waistcoat. He marks a book with index finger of ...

Date: 1809

Maker: Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 17379

Accession Number: 1968.111

Candlestick

Circular base, the top of which is decorated w/ a fluted section resembling four rings of string and decorated w/ a flower motif; the stem rises to a smaller base and is decorated w/ the same pattern, only on a smaller scale. Extendable shaft w/ moldings at top, and terminating in a circular mouth, ...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 17380

Accession Number: 1969.58B

Pole screen

Turned circular step-molded base. Shaft with turned rings and reels below urn form. Remainder of shaft is plain slender taper topped by brass ring and carved urn shaped finial with tiny twisted flame. Adjustable circular shield with simple molded edge; one side with octagonal silk needlework, revers...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, lead (metal), mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 17381

Accession Number: 1969.34

Looking glass

Rectangular looking glass. Corner blocks at base support half round columns with molded edges. Reverse glass painting. "G.W." painted in center of urn-topped memorial. Flags at left and right. Frame is gilt over gesso.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Cermanati, P. (Maker)

Material: gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17382

Accession Number: 1969.38

Waffle iron

Cast iron waffle iron. Base frame has 2 side handles. Waffle iron fits in frame w/ 2 pegs and flips over. Iron opens on hinge. Inside divided into 4 patterns, circular pegs, square pegs, triangular pegs and long rays.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19093

Accession Number: 1998.883

Mixing bowl

Mixing bowl w/ wire handle; blue glazed interior; incised geometric design around body; black wooden grip on handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, incising

GUSN: 19094

Accession Number: 1998.884

Pie fork

Pie fork, 2 iron prongs joined at wooden handle; curved prongs.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19095

Accession Number: 1998.885

Kettle

Tin kettle w/ black wooden peg on lid and wooden handle piece. Movable handle connected behind spout and on other side of lid. Curved handle joined by turned wood. Domed top of kettle, straight curved sides.

Date: 1905-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19096

Accession Number: 1998.886AB

Teapot

Porcelain teapot w/ wire handle; blue and white oriental floral decoration around waist; blue-swirled banding around rim and lid; brown band around bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19097

Accession Number: 1998.887AB

Hot plate

Cast iron hot plate, circular, divided into 6 sections, decorated w/ scrolled cutwork. Backside has 3 ridges along edge and central peg to fit into groove on stove. Plate rests above stove surface to warm. Chrome glaze on edges.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), chromium, iron (metal)

GUSN: 19098

Accession Number: 1998.888

Iron

One of three flat irons. One angled bottom edge. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19099

Accession Number: 1998.889.1

Iron

One of three flat irons. One angled bottom edge. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19100

Accession Number: 1998.889.2

Iron

One of three flat irons. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19101

Accession Number: 1998.889.3

Iron handle

Detachable wooden handle for 3 flat irons. Curved. Handle has wooden knob on bottom which, when pulled, releases handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19102

Accession Number: 1998.890

Coal hod

Coal hod. Bucket w/ spout shaped lip and small handle on back side. Diagonal stripes shaped outside.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19103

Accession Number: 1998.891.1

Coal shovel

Coal shovel. Hollow handle, hole at tip. Shovel base scalloped at back.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19104

Accession Number: 1998.891.2

Basket

Wooden basket w/ wire handle and wooden hand grip. 1/4 bushel size.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19105

Accession Number: 1998.892

Woodbin

Painted wooden box. Yellow paint. Two planks at each side. Sides fastened w/ 3" wide vertical planks. Roughly hewn.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19106

Accession Number: 1998.893

Dish towel

Dish towel. Plain white cotton weave.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19107

Accession Number: 1998.894

Dish towel

Dish towel. Plain white cotton weave.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19108

Accession Number: 1998.895

Dish towel

Dish towel. Made from a dog food bag. Plain white cotton weave (?)--[don't know if this applies to this specific towel]

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Globe Mills (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19109

Accession Number: 1998.896

Print

Chromolithograph of a mother and child in a home. The woman is standing next to the window and peeling potatoes. The child is seated near by on an upside down basket. The woman has short brown curly hair and the child has blond hair and a red cap. Frame: 1 1/2 in. walnut and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Leighton Bros. (Printmaker) Reproduction of Le Jeune, H. (Artist)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19110

Accession Number: 1998.897

Mirror

Framed mirror w/ reverse painting on glass panel of cottage, field and trees. Sides of frame are half-round pilasters turned in bead and reel design; corners are square pieces w/ small pressed tin medallions.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19111

Accession Number: 1998.898

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf extension dining table. Walnut w/ rounded edges and turned legs w/ ball feet. One leg at center.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19112

Accession Number: 1998.899

Print

Prang chromolithograph of a basket of cherries spilled out onto the dirt before a brown basket. Leaves and grass surround the basket. Mounted in a 3 in. dark wood and gold frame.

Date: 1867

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Granbery, V. (Artist)

Material: supports (artists' materials), cherry (wood), chromolithography

GUSN: 19113

Accession Number: 1998.900.1

Print

Prang chromolithograph of a three baskets of strawberries--2 spilled out onto the ground and one standing up at the edge of the grass. There is a dirt path in front of the strawberries. Frame: 3 1/2 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1867

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Granbery, V. (Artist)

Material: boards (flat objects), chromolithography

GUSN: 19114

Accession Number: 1998.900.2

Whiskey jug

Earthenware whiskey bottle w/ cork top; "Fine Old Scotch Whisky"; embossed "JRD" w/ in shield and surrounded by wreath; bottom tan darkening upwards to burnt orange and rust.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Doulton & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19115

Accession Number: 1998.901

Toby jug

Toby jug in the form of sailor sitting on a barrel w/ raised label "GIN COCKTAIL"; sailor in blue uniform holding a pipe and pitcher; jug cover is hat on sailor; white handle on his back.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19116

Accession Number: 1998.902AB

Hoosier cabinet

Hoosier cabinet, oak w/ white enamel counter. Three upper top drawers open to two interior cabinets. Two doors beneath open to flour sifter and sugar dispenser. Four drawers and one door below enamel counter.

Date: 1920

Maker: The Hoosier Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: enamel paint, oak (wood)

GUSN: 19117

Accession Number: 1998.903.1A