Historic New England

Box

Painted tin box w/ hinged lid, black w/ cornucopia design in gold on front and top. Gilt trim. Oval ring on top. Buckle on front. Top of lid slightly raised.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18261

Accession Number: 1998.2349

Small maple hinged box containing repousse tools. Brass pinch-opening in front. Orange label inside lid. Contents include: hammer, eleven iron spikes used for stamps, asst. screws and washers, one pattern, letter of instruction, 2 receipts, copper pegs. Unfinished box.

Date: 1870-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18262

Accession Number: 1998.2350

Box

Small unfinished pine box with round glass window cut in side. Possibly homemade Magic Lantern. Side piece slips for opening inside back and top wall covered in tin. Tin bracket piece on top covering small hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18263

Accession Number: 1998.2351

Box

White cardboard box w/ hinged side and filled w/ artists' supplies, including 5 stamps, 6 charcoal pieces, 3 pencils, one eraser and 2 pieces of felt.

Maker: Paret & Whittington (Maker)

Material: cardboard, charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18264

Accession Number: 1998.2352

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18265

Accession Number: 1998.2353

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18266

Accession Number: 1998.2354

Box

Dark green paper covered box w/ center gilt decoration of lion and unicorn w/ shield, Royal Arms. Border pressed floral/scroll decoration. 2 hinges and front clasp w/ button. Inside lined in lime green paper w/ twig and berry print in brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18267

Accession Number: 1998.2355

Box

Wooden box w/ brass banding on corners, missing central shield on top of lid. 2 hinges and front lock. 2 brackets inside lid to hold something in place.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18268

Accession Number: 1998.2356

Box

Grain painted pine covered box, interior is full of applied cut outs, decoupage, scenes of people, places, medallions, etc... Bottom of box separated into 3 sections at back. 2 brass hinges and lock on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18269

Accession Number: 1998.2357

Box

Mahogany inlaid box, blue paper interior and small mirror in lid surrounded by white printed cotton w/ fish bone design in black and blue. 2 hinges on back, lock in front. Gilt banding in wood. Central crest.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18270

Accession Number: 1998.2358

Border drawing

Hand painted and pencil drawn border w/ maritime scenes etc. Paper strip divided into 9 scenes w/ yellow, blue and green watercolor throughout. Whaling scene, battle scene, Castle Tucker scene. All scenes numbered.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18271

Accession Number: 1998.2359

Box

Tin box filled w/ artists' supplies. Box shaped like briefcase w/ wooden handle. Gilt borders on lid. Buckle closure. Propping posts inside. Inside divided into top tray and bottom compartment accessible when front flap is down. Tray divided into 5 compartments. Contents of box: approx. 30 variou...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18272

Accession Number: 1998.2360

Cut-out

Cut out w/ black window curtains painted on one side. Shaped like gravestone. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18273

Accession Number: 1998.2361.1

Cut-out

Cut out w/ black window curtains painted on one side. Shaped like gravestone. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18274

Accession Number: 1998.2361.2

Box

Half gameboard "eclipse stationery" packet w/ unattached lid. Box w/ paper lining in imitation of 2 gameboards, Parchesi? and chess. 2 leather hinges, broken and one leather clasp. Lid of unfinished wood.

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18275

Accession Number: 1998.2362

Fretsaw

Saw set including pamphlet and patterns. Various pieces used w/ fretsaws. At least one pattern found has been executed and exists in the house--1998.2228.1,2.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18276

Accession Number: 1998.2363

Side chair

Side chair. Painted red; curved crest rail above four spindles and stiles w/ slender turnings. Plank seat; turned front legs and front stretcher. Tapered and flared back legs .

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18277

Accession Number: 1998.1471.5

Chair

Green painted kitchen chair. Two wide and slightly curved back slats. Broad seat w/ attached green cushion. Unornamented turned legs and stretchers. Back legs flared.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18278

Accession Number: 1998.2364.1

Fire extinguisher

Fire suppressors. Red glass bulb filled w/ liquid. Set into metal wire connected to back wall mount. Metal tag connected to wire at front of bulb. Filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18279

Accession Number: 1998.2365

Fire extinguisher

Fire suppressors. Red glass bulb filled w/ liquid. Set into metal wire connected to back wall mount. Metal tag connected to wire at front of bulb. Filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18280

Accession Number: 1998.2366

Storage box

Wooden box containing jigsaw. Plank of wood forming an open crate in which to store items. Wood has been stained a darker color. Only the top is left uncovered.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18281

Accession Number: 1998.2367

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son saying goodbye to his father and mother in 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the father and son clasp hands, the mother is seated at a table looking down, two men are packing up items, and a dog looks up at the father and son.

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18282

Accession Number: 1998.332.1

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son drinking w/ three harlots and 2 other men in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the prodigal son pours alcohol onto the table--missing the two glasses, while two men and two women "interact" nearby. A third woman lounges behind the son and looks out at the vi...

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18283

Accession Number: 1998.332.2

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son on one knee begging forgiveness and acceptance from his father in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. Two women and a short man stand behind the father watching. The son is dressed in torn and tattered clothes and greets the father outside by a fountain and gate.

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18284

Accession Number: 1998.332.3

Billiard cue rack

Billiard cue rack. Two pieces w/ 12 billiard cues. Oak cues fit at ends into dark crested rack w/ carved edges and turned finials and drop pendants.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: J. E. Came & Co. (Maker) Heims, H. (Maker) Phelan & Collender (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18285

Accession Number: 1998.333.1-13

Sea chest

Unfinished pine sea chest w/ rounded hinged lid. Dove-tail joinery and thick, hand-wrought nails. Iron ball handles at sides. Roughly carved key hole at center front. Small right side compartment inside.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18286

Accession Number: 1998.334

Fishnet float

Hand blown colorless glass ball surrounded by netting which is tied together at top.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glassblowing, rope

GUSN: 18287

Accession Number: 1998.335

Hanging billiard rack

Walnut hanging rack for billiard balls. Top section has rounded edges; ten interior shelves w/ numbers painted at left. Gilt trim around shelves.

Date: 1860-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18288

Accession Number: 1998.336

Billiard rack

Triangular walnut billiard rack w/ rounded pieces fit into interior corners.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18289

Accession Number: 1998.337

Print

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Vase

Parian tulip-shaped vase; scalloped rim w/ band around neck; panelled body w/ raised leaf decoration around waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18152

Accession Number: 1998.2249

Sarcophagus

Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)

Material: engraving (printing process), plaster

GUSN: 18153

Accession Number: 1998.2250AB

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Trinket box

Parian trinket box; round; molded grape leaf decoration on cover and around box; raised dotted band around cover's edge and rim of box; remnants of grape finial on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18158

Accession Number: 1998.2255AB

Bunny figurine

Parian bunny figure with floppy ears, sitting on an oval grassy base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18159

Accession Number: 1998.2256

Vase

Red painted glass vase w/ applied decoration w/ lamb and sheep (similar one in cabinet in billiard room)--decopage; glass w/ raised ring around base, 3 at top of waist and 2 on neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material)

GUSN: 18160

Accession Number: 1998.2257

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