Historic New England

Bonnet

A woman's silk bonnet with quilted tubes on the head and peplum trim at the neck, the fabric is a deep teal-blue with greenish yellow curley stripes; the deeper part of the inside cap has an off-white cotton, it is all stuffed with a cotton filling; and old pale-green ribbon tie is torn off at the t...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, quilting, silk (textile), thread

GUSN: 2999

Accession Number: 1991.1480

Bonnet/Wig Stand

Stand for bonnet or wig, on a square base with a long octangonal shaft ending in a semi-round ball, wooden (pine) covered with old blue paint.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3000

Accession Number: 1991.1481

Book-shaped Box

Small pine book-shaped box, rectangular with a wooden hinge; stained a reddish-brown with gold painted on "pages"/edges; and a metal pin closure.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal, pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 3001

Accession Number: 1991.1483

Book-Shaped Box

A box- possibly a Spruce gum box. In the shape of a book, the cover of a book with a sliding cover, all over chip-carved decorated of sawtoothed edged circles and eight pointed stars, X's and lines. It is unpainted.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, pine (wood)

GUSN: 3002

Accession Number: 1991.1484

Book-shaped Box

A carved maple book-shaped box, rectangular with a sliding cover; carved horizontal stripes to the binding area, and has an unfinished light-colored wood that is somewhat crude in construction.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3003

Accession Number: 1991.1485

Book-shaped Box

In the form of a book, the spine is covered with geometric devices and an inscription; the cover is carved with diamonds and triangles. The cover and spine are painted black, the pages and fore-edge are painted ochre; the "foot" of the book opens with a sliding cover.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood), incising

GUSN: 3004

Accession Number: 1991.1486

Book-shaped Box

Chip-carved wooden book-shaped box, square form with geometric chip-carved sides with saw-tooth border; top and bottom with sliding covers also chip-carved; the front side "page" area is carved with straps and incised with a date. It has a natural dark hardwood finish.

Date: 1809

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3005

Accession Number: 1991.1487

Book-shaped Spruce-gum Box

In the form of a book with a sliding cover a the edge, the spine is incised with horizontal bands painted salmon and gray, the covers are incised with a geometric design centering a diamond and painted black, cream and salmon. The "pages" and sliding door are painted in cream.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3006

Accession Number: 1991.1488

Soapstone-Carved Book

A soapstone carving of a book. The small, but heavy rectangular stone is carved to distinguish the 'cover' from the "pages". It has incised horizontal lines on the binding, with a marblized and somewhat gold-like surface decoration; it was probably used as a bookend.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marbling, painting (coating), soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 3007

Accession Number: 1991.1489

Fire Bucket

A leather fire bucket of tall cylindrical form tapered at the bottom, with a thick leather hanle attached with wrought iron rings and leather straps. It is sewn with string; and painted a salmon/orange around the thick rim, painted and inscribed: "W. NOYES/1830" around an eagle on the front with the...

Date: 1830

Maker: Fenno, John (Maker)

Material: impressing, iron (metal), leather, painting (coating), sewing (process), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 3008

Accession Number: 1991.1490

Betty Lamp

Copper and wrought iron betty lamp with round 1 inch deep copper well with an adjustable latch; has a wrought iron arm attached to the back and a wrought iron hook and knob. Measurements are not inclusive of the attached 6 1/2 inch hook.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3009

Accession Number: 1991.1494

Spill Holder

Of rectangular form with a raised, shaped back board pierced with a diamond-shaped hanging hole on the holder which has a bowed mid-section "U" shaped top inlayed with quarter rounds and stars, and a square base under the fan shaped projection inlayed with a star and circle. The sides are inlayed wi...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3010

Accession Number: 1991.1495

Warming Pan

The round, slightly domed copper cover is engraved with scrolling vines, cone devices and flowerheads and is pierced with holes. The center, rim and hinge flange are engraved with inscriptions. The deep flat bottomed conforming pan is engraved with inscriptions on its sides as well. It has an elabor...

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), punching (surface marking technique), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3011

Accession Number: 1991.1496

Fireplace Stand

Wrought iron fireplace stand with a straight flat bar across the top with upturned ends; on two square posts and a center stretcher, on demi-lune arched supports with flat outturned feet; with support pots and trammela.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3012

Accession Number: 1991.1497

Hook

Long shafted "S" hook with "U" shaped ends.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3013

Accession Number: 1991.1498

Hook

"S" shaped hook with chamfered edge shaft, hook ends with curled tips.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3014

Accession Number: 1991.1499

Hook

"S" shaped hook with curled tips and a square shaft.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3015

Accession Number: 1991.1500

Trammel

A two part adjustable "S" hook. One end has a flattened shaft with holes, the other end has a narrow hook that fits into holes.

Date: 1740-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3016

Accession Number: 1991.1503

Hanging Pot

Cast iron hanging pot; squat bulbous shape with outflared rim; 2 bands around the middle; 3 short feet; "L" brackets at the sides supporting the bail handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3017

Accession Number: 1991.1507

Cast Iron Skillet

Cast-iron spider pan; round skillet with tapered sides; rounded bottom; 3 splayed legs; 1 5/8 feet with a long thin handle.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3018

Accession Number: 1991.1508

Coverlet

It is in two parts- a linen wrap and a madder redwool weft woven in a geometric pattern of stacked rectangles and checkerboard squares.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 3019

Accession Number: 1991.1509AB

Wall Mirror

Walnut, veneer and parcel gilt Queen Anne-style wall mirror. A rectangular frame with gilt gesso inner border, with a shaped crest at the top and bottom. The high, rounded solid topcrest is outlined with a gilt gesso applied ornament of scrolling vines.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, mirrors, staining, veneering, walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 3020

Accession Number: 1991.1511

Portrait of a young man

Rectangular format. Portrait of a young man at waist length with his left arm over the back of a Windsor settee with a red painted rail. Black coat, side-ruffled shirt, black tie with flowing ends, vest embroidered with flowers. In the background is a looped red curtain. It is in its original red-gr...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3021

Accession Number: 1991.1512

Still Life Painting

Small format, an oval wicker basket containing a section of watermellon, two melons, an apple, grapes, etc. and a knife handle. In the foreground two flowers are lying at the base of the basket. All in shades of reds, orange,etc. on a grayish background. Oil paint on a wood panel. Unframed.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3022

Accession Number: 1991.1513

Overmantel-Ebenezer Waters House

Overmantel panel, narrow, horizontal format of a river scene with small vari-colored houses at the left, two churches and block houses along the shore on the right as well as a fort and a large ship in the foreground.

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: Chandler, Winthrop, 1747-1790 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3023

Accession Number: 1991.1514

Electric Lamp

Hangs from a hook and a long, thick shaft. Is in the form of a house with a steep-pitched top with dormer-like vents over frame enclosing five panes of glass. One of the side panes opens, and is raised on three bun-shaped feet. The fourth foot is a round knob to turn light on and off. The interior...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3024

Accession Number: 1991.1515

Wig

A gentleman's hairpiece; has rows of dark gray curls on an even weave linen and net foundation with black silk; there is lining at the ears, forehead and neck.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 3025

Accession Number: 1991.1516

Window Frame

Oak window frame with 6 aperatures, 5 of which contain green "bulls-eye" blown-glass panels with very thick pontil marks (or pontys), mortised, unfinished wood (3 cracked panes).

Date: 1680-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, oak (wood)

GUSN: 3026

Accession Number: 1991.1517

Memento Mori

Pair of memorials in oval repousse brass frames. Square tomb surmounted by an urn which is overhung by a weeping willow tree; four small poplars in left background; at right is a woman's figure with right arm upraised; the left hand supports a large anchor, a symbol of hope; pressed brass frames ...

Date: 1803-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3027

Accession Number: 1991.1518.1-2

Rug

Rectangular form, patterned with eight large flowerheads with a rectangular reserve enclosed by a border of acorn leaves and flower sprigs at corners; worked with wool yarns in shades of blue, butternut, yellow, light green and black.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), sewing (process), shirring, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 3028

Accession Number: 1991.1519

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3029

Accession Number: 1991.1520

Hooked Rug

Rectangular form with conforming field with trees, stag, birds, and flowers within a flower sprig border; yarn sewn in wool in shades of blue, green, butternut, cream on a linen foundation; backed with denim.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: clipping (trimming), linen (material), sewing (process), wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 3030

Accession Number: 1991.1521

Ostrich Egg

A large cream colored ostrich egg showing scenic hills with a bridge over water, and a sketch of a boy poling a raft and another in a small boat. A tiny pagoda is off in the background. The egg is decorated with Chinoiserie designs in reds, browns and gold leaf in japanned style. There are definite ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), japanning, painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 2731

Accession Number: 1991.956

Ostrich Egg

A large ostrich egg carved in horizontal bands, suggesting a Persian influence. The end of each carved band has a floral motif, then a band of florals alternating with birds in four different poses. Then comes a geometric band. The center band shows a deer-like animal in various poses, that alternat...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), glass (material)

GUSN: 2732

Accession Number: 1991.957

Ostrich Egg

A small very white ostrich egg finally carved in three motifs. Justice shows a woman with a sword and a child with scales. Fortitude shows a man sitting with a lion in the background. Temperance shows a woman giving a child a drink. All of them are outlined in diamond shaped borders. The top is deco...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), glass (material)

GUSN: 2733

Accession Number: 1991.958

Ostrich Egg

A decorated ostrich egg done in line drawings in black and red in scrimshaw style. It is a multi-patterned design that shows a eagle with a banner, two sailing ships, and a coat of arms type large design with flags, a ships sails etc. The top of the egg has a morning glory design and on the bottom i...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), carving (processes), scrimshaws, glass (material)

GUSN: 2734

Accession Number: 1991.959

Blanket Chest

Pine blanket chest, painted green, with carved feet. The top hinges open and there are two drawers with wooden pulls at the bottom.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2735

Accession Number: 1991.1177

Doll Bed

Green painted doll's pencil-post bed, the four posts are tapered and chamfered at the tops with a shaped headboard. The side rails are pierced with holes for rope-ties of string creating a grid support for a doll's mattress; painted pine green overall.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), string (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2736

Accession Number: 1991.1178

Foot Warmer

Square form with an overhanging top with a bent wire handle on a dovetailed box with a projecting base. All sides and the top are pierced with circular holes. One side and a portion of top lifts to reveal a circular tin dish within.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2737

Accession Number: 1991.1179

Tea Kettle

Shaped iron swing handle on a bulbous form with a goose neck shaped spout and circular flat cover with an iron ring knop and chain which is attached to handle.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2738

Accession Number: 1991.1181

Trammel

Large hook on a long rod and pierced iron plate which is connected to the rod with rings. The length is adjustable.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2739

Accession Number: 1991.1182

Towel Rack

Two rectangular uprights on rounded trestle feet joined by three rectangular "bars" (doweled and pegged into position). Retains some whitewash.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 2740

Accession Number: 1991.1183

Garden Fishbowl & Stand/Footbath

Chinese export porcelain fishbowl in a camphor wood stand, the very large and heavy bowl has deep straight sides with 1 3/4" rim; with underglaze blue and white "Canton" decoration to the interior, and underglaze blue branches of prunus blossoms painted on the outsides. The bowl is resting on its or...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, bentwood, camphorwood (wood), painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming), turning (shaping process), underglazing

GUSN: 2741

Accession Number: 1991.1184

Chest of Drawers

Paint decorated oak and pine four drawer chest with raised panel moldings and painted decoration in burgandy and red with black spots and trim. The two center slimmer drawers have indented V-shaped ends raised on small onion feet in front (probably replacement) and straight back legs, also knob pull...

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: paneling, polychrome, pine (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2742

Accession Number: 1991.1185

Fire Bucket

"U"-shaped bucket with black painted rim and base and a green body decorated with a black "O" enclosed by a bright green leafy vine under the yellow bannerette inscribed "H. Foster". Red stained interior.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2743

Accession Number: 1991.1186

High Chest

A molded rectangular top on the case with two short drawers and three graduated long drawers raised on frame with heavy molding. A single long drawer scalloped apron and trumpet shaped turned front legs and straight back legs. The drawers have shaped and etched brass back plates and bail handles. I...

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 2744

Accession Number: 1991.1187

Box

Paint decorated pine bible box, of rectangular form, with hinged molded lid and base on four bun feet; reddish -brown painted ground with stylized, linear flowering vine motif sprigging from foot center with elliptical blossoms in red, white and black. The interior is unpainted and the feet are old ...

Date: 1725-1730

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2745

Accession Number: 1991.1188

Pencil Post Bed

Pencil post bed, with octagonal upper posts on stepped molded bases raised on square tapering legs hold arched canopy frame. The plain rectangular headboard has cut corners and rails drilled with holes for roping. Brass rosettes at the footposts above the original rails. The bed is painted red. The...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2746

Accession Number: 1991.1189

Low-Post Bed

Lowpost bed. Red painted maple. Four boldly turned posts with ball finials, shaped headboard with straight top, side rails pierced for ropes (no longer used) and lengthened with iron bolts at the posts (was once a child's bed). The has an original brick red color overall and is fitted with a moder...

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: Metcalf, Luther, 1756-1838 (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2747

Accession Number: 1991.1190

Nightstand

The table has a square top over straight skirt with single drawer that has a beaded edge, and four splayed legs with a square upper leg and turned tapering lower legs ending in button feet. Painted red. Drawer has a single brass pull.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), printing (process)

GUSN: 2748

Accession Number: 1991.1191

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