Historic New England

Parasol

Black satin and white taffeta woven striped silk; deep flounce of black machine made Chantilly lace - cabbage roses; silver floral handle; wooden shaft and tip; metal ribs covered in black silk; silver cap on tip.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, satin, silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 1369

Accession Number: 1948.49

Parasol

Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (printing process), gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1370

Accession Number: 1948.94

Parasol

Black machine-made Chantilly lace laid over two layers of white silk, scalloped edge; white silk tassel at top; brass stick; ivory finial and handle carved with gothic-style trefoils and bas relief designs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1371

Accession Number: 1970.316

Parasol

Iridescent purple taffeta woven with multicolor floral brocade; ruffle of same material on wooden handle set with purple shell and brass-plated copper; metal shaft, tip & ribs; fabric tab with silver filigree fastener.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), copper (metal), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1372

Accession Number: 1972.165

Parasol and Box

Parasol (A) of black Chantilly lace over two layers of ivory taffeta with scalloped edges; ivory folding shaft, handle and tip; handle carved with cherubs and flowers; knob at tip carved with flowers; metal hardware; black silk cord and tassel around knob. Box (B) is hinged, covered in dark red le...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), leather, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1373

Accession Number: 1991.76AB

Stair Drop?

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1374

Accession Number: 1969.7949

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1375

Accession Number: 1986.1931

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1381

Accession Number: 1986.1937

Curtain Bracket

Curtain bracket, scroll shaped with attached beads and finials; black accents with gilded body; brass mounting plates screwed on.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1383

Accession Number: 1991.35AB

Strap Hinge

Bean end; three holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1384

Accession Number: 1986.1060

Strap Hinge

Arrow end; eight holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1385

Accession Number: 1986.1062

CAPITAL, PILASTER

Fluted pilaster section with corinthian capital attached; simple design; brown paint over light tan/ vertical .

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1386

Accession Number: 1986.1758

Chemise

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; ruffled broad square neckline, folding back on shoulders and fastened with a button; short puffed sleeves with ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1387

Accession Number: 1922.774

CHEMISE

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; broad square neckline; short puffed sleeves w/ ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1388

Accession Number: 1943.149

Chemise

Beige linen; plain; broad square neckline; short sleeves.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 1389

Accession Number: 1949.25

Chemise

White cotton gathered to yoke made of knitted heavy lace with circular motifs; feather stitched to body and sleeves; drawstring with tassels.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1390

Accession Number: 1967.23

Chemise

White cotton; embroidered around neck and shoulders.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1391

Accession Number: 1929.990

Slippers

One pair of yellow brocade slippers

Date: 1830s / 1785

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1392

Accession Number: 1928.31AB

Side Chair

Crooked-back chair with molded stiles and carved crest. Cabriole legs with volutes. Cyma-curved skirt and turned stretchers.

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), caning

GUSN: 1393

Accession Number: 1976.168.2

Stool

Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet; foliate-carved knees; carved and shaped rails; green voided velvet upholstery.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), carving (processes), cherry (wood), staining, ebony (color), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1394

Accession Number: 1987.417.1

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 1395

Accession Number: 1932.2491.1

Portico

Paired fluted columns flank entrance and support rectangular flat roof with central semi-circular projection; some composition ornament remains; doorway has ellyptical fanlight and sidelights; door is 6 panel with applied moldings.

Date: ca. 1804

Maker: Attributed to Parris, Alexander, 1780-1852 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 1396

Accession Number: 1922.1092

Staircase

Three flight staircase with turned balusters; square-topped newel; stair and dado painted green, handrail stained; risers have raised field panels.

Date: ca. 1773

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, staining, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1397

Accession Number: 1925.886

Doorframe

Two panelled pilasters with molded bases and fluted caps surmounted by a plain frieze.

Date: 1771-1800

Maker: After Pain, William (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, reed (grass, material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1398

Accession Number: 1940.1030A

Window

Round headed window, five lights across, four lights high, plus semi-circular portion; painted white. Built into Browne Barn.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1399

Accession Number: 1986.1649

Chimney Breast

Green paint; heavy cornice and dog-eared molding framing a single fielded panel.

Maker: Possibly McIntire, Joseph, Mr. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 1400

Accession Number: 1923.824.1

Teapot

A: Body: Rectangular in section, seamed at one side under handle. Flat bottom. Boat-shaped body. Slightly stepped and domed hinged lid with repousse and chased flowers and a wooden flat-topped finial. Applied gadrooned rim; sides curved and taper to 4 vertical ball feet at corners. C-shaped wo...

Date: 1807-1808

Maker: Elliot, William, 1807 C-1814 C (Silversmith) Burrows, Alice & George, 1802 (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, repoussé, silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 641

Accession Number: 1969.674AB

Cream Pitcher

Circular base supports round body.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 642

Accession Number: 1971.1435.2

Sugar Bowl

Circular base supports round body.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 643

Accession Number: 1971.1435.3

Sugar Bowl

Circular base supporting urn body with sweeping S-curve handles. Finial is floral.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Harris, Stanwood & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 644

Accession Number: 1982.23.2

Cream Pitcher

Circular base supporting urn body with sweeping S-curve handles. Finial is floral.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Harris, Stanwood & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 645

Accession Number: 1982.23.3AB

Cream Pitcher

Circular base supports urn-shaped body; S-curve handles; urn finial. See older worksheet in museum file for very detailed description.

Date: 1880-1898

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 656

Accession Number: 1969.695.2

Teapot

Oval base supporting oval, urn-shaped body. See older museum files.

Date: 1902

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 657

Accession Number: 1971.320

Coffeepot

Oval base supporting oval, urn-shaped body. See older museum files.

Date: 1905

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 658

Accession Number: 1971.321

Sugar Bowl

Oval base supporting oval, urn-shaped body. See older museum files. May have two pieces labelled A (bowl) and B (lid).

Date: 1901

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 659

Accession Number: 1971.322

Waste Bowl

Oval base supporting oval, urn-shaped body. See older museum files.

Date: 1908

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 660

Accession Number: 1971.323

Cream Pitcher

Oval base supporting oval, urn-shaped body. See older museum files.

Date: 1902

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 661

Accession Number: 1971.324

Kettle-on-stand

4 paw feet support bulbous body with applied decoration; C-curve handle; lobed lid with floret finial.

Date: 1816-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: appliqué (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 662

Accession Number: 1977.111.1

Teapot

Silver teapot with four paw molded feet, a round bulbous body, and an overall foliate motif.

Date: 1816-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 663

Accession Number: 1977.111.2

Coffeepot

4 paw feet support bulbous body with applied decoration; C-curve handle; lobed lid with floret finial.

Date: 1816-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: appliqué (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 664

Accession Number: 1977.111.3

Sugar Bowl

4 paw feet support bulbous body with applied decoration; C-curve handle; lobed lid with floret finial.

Date: 1816-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: appliqué (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 665

Accession Number: 1977.111.4

Cream Pitcher

4 paw feet support bulbous body with applied decoration; C-curve handle; lobed lid with floret finial.

Date: 1816-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: appliqué (technique), silver (metal)

GUSN: 666

Accession Number: 1977.111.5

Compote

Four winged feet support base with node edge; round body with flaring lip.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Jones, J. B., 1828-1835 (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal)

GUSN: 667

Accession Number: 1969.56

Epergne

Silver footed epergne with a large round bowl and a thin stem.

Date: 1874

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 668

Accession Number: 1987.425

Chalice

Stepped circular base with bulbous cup with flared lip.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 670

Accession Number: 1934.805

Chalice

Circular foot with turned shaft; straight-sided cup.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 671

Accession Number: 1934.806

Chalice

Round base with turned shaft; straight body with slightly flared lip.

Date: 1865-1871

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 672

Accession Number: 1934.807

Urn

Round foot; flared lip, C-curve handle with notch.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 673

Accession Number: 1974.325

Wine Cooler

In imitation of barrel with cooper's braces; ram's head handles.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 674

Accession Number: 1969.669.1

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: 676

Accession Number: 1969.58A

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