Historic New England

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-Leaf Table. Mahogany, veneer, white pine secondary wood. Rounded drop-leaves and top with molded edges; applied bead on end rails; one drawer with brass knob. Rests on spiral twist-turned legs.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2047

Accession Number: 1987.443

Parlor Table

Scrolled lyre-shaped base with carved flowers; scrolled stretcher with finial; scrolled top with turned pendants.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2048

Accession Number: 1987.100

Center Table

Table with S-shaped legs; four S-shaped stretchers joined at center with urn; carved, shaped skirt; interchangeable wood and marble turtle-shaped tops.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Cory, Walter (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), marble (rock), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 2049

Accession Number: 1961.276

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Cherry, maple, curly maple, red paint. Two drop leaves, straight rails. Rests on tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 2050

Accession Number: 1945.563

Trestle Table

Trestle base with stretchers, keys, painted green; top stained red.

Date: 1900-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 2051

Accession Number: 1976.201

Table

Scalloped skirt; turned legs with centered pad feet on disks; top has molded edge. Painted red; repainted brown.

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2052

Accession Number: 1982.68

Nails

Rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2053

Accession Number: 1918.105E-K

Nail

Nail with round head, brown paint. Tagged " - E-_K_ nails 'Nails not necessarily from this latch' - Perkins House, Topsfield, 1700-1718"

Date: 1700-1718

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2054

Accession Number: 1918.104E-H

NAIL

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2055

Accession Number: 1959.256C

Nail

Small; square shank; round head; possibly for furniture.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2056

Accession Number: 1972.181B

SPIKE

Rosehead.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2058

Accession Number: 1917.1493

SPIKE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2059

Accession Number: 1917.1472

NAIL

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2060

Accession Number: 1931.553

NAIL

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2061

Accession Number: 1981.462

Tavern Table

Turned legs with small ball feet, square stretchers. Plain rails; molded drawer front; deep pine top.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2062

Accession Number: 1976.252

Table

Turned legs with H-stretchers; beaded drawers front; wide pine top.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2063

Accession Number: 1976.211

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, white pine secondary wood. Rectangular swiveling top folds into a square shape when leaf opened. Paneled skirt; urn-shaped pillar with brass inlay; shaped base. Rests on foliate acanthus scroll legs with paw feet with casters.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2064

Accession Number: 1942.1368

NAIL

Handwrought; rosehead.

Date: ca. 1738

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2065

Accession Number: 1923.363A-C

Spike

Small hand-wrought spike.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2066

Accession Number: 1925.532

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany. Paneled front rail with carved foliate s-scrolls; rectangular tapered central shaft rises from applied molding at base; hinged top swivels at right angles to base in open position with interior well for gaming pieces; square pillar; molded plinth. Rests on four scroll feet ...

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 2068

Accession Number: 1982.160

Tilt-top Table

reeded urn pillar block for top; top missing. Curved legs with reeded tops.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2069

Accession Number: 1958.478

Firescreen

Molded spindle legs, spade feet; narrow turned pole; urn finial.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, needlepoint (needleworking), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2070

Accession Number: 1978.80.1B

Cradle

Board cradle. Mahogany with maple rockers, white pine bottom and support blocks. Three-pitch hood, arched skirt, scalloped sides and footboard. Brass bail handle and applied molding.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2071

Accession Number: 1920.67.1

Cradle

Cradle. White pine, maple rockers, painted green with brown rockers. Rounded arched hood; tall, shaped hood sides;

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2072

Accession Number: 2008.60.24

Chest

Chest. Red oak. Five-panel front and two-panel sides. Molded stiles and rails painted black. Lower rail has serrated chip carving. Interior contains a till.

Date: 1680-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: red oak (wood), cedar (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 2073

Accession Number: 1971.372

Cradle

Arched hood; scalloped front, sides, footboard; slightly molded bottom; painted brown.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2075

Accession Number: 1928.1324

Pair of Child's Pantelettes

White with six tucks horizontal. Button holes at top edge.

Date: 1842-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1291

Accession Number: 1969.6881AB

doll's napkin

White with fringe

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1292

Accession Number: 1969.6882

doll's kerchief

Pink and black pattern with black stripe

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1293

Accession Number: 1969.6883

dolls' (?) collar/wrist buttons

Two pairs (one is missing a button)

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 1294

Accession Number: 1969.6886

rag doll arms

Stuffed with cotton batting

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1295

Accession Number: 1969.6887

cloth doll

Faceless, fully clothed in dark green patterned ensemble with fringe

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1296

Accession Number: 1969.6891

Strap Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1297

Accession Number: 1986.1730

Pilaster capital

Pilaster capital.

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

GUSN: 1298

Accession Number: 1969.7941A-F

Pilaster Capital

No description

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

GUSN: 1299

Accession Number: 1969.8094

HINGE

Tip of spear point hinge (strap hinge probably).

Date: 1700-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1300

Accession Number: 1911.48B

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk satin; quilted with large-scale pattern of swags, flowers and leaves, deepening toward hem; pleated to tan linen waistband; cream glazed wool lining.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1301

Accession Number: 1964.55A

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk; large scale scalloped quilting on body; scrolling branch quilting at hem; gathered to cotton twill waistband; cream glazed wool lining.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1302

Accession Number: 1964.55B

Veil

White cotton diamond twist net; cotton tambour; scalloped edge with sprigged sprays; plain ground.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1303

Accession Number: 1925.465

Veil

White/cream silk net with border of needle run tambour floral sprays with branches extending inside; ground above with dots and stylized sprigs; casing for drawstring (drawstring missing).

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1304

Accession Number: 1931.1691

Veil

Cream silk gauze with supplementary warp pattern; casing, but no drawstring; field of small grapes and leaves; six large floral sprays across bottom; scalloped edges with more leaves.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1305

Accession Number: 1933.462

Veil

Black silk twist net; chain stitch (tambour); 5 floral motifs beginning to connect; sprigged ground; heavier look.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1306

Accession Number: 1933.2135

Veil

White cotton twist net; chain stitch fillings with silky cordonnay; floral spray border; star motifs at sides; dotted ground.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), net (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1307

Accession Number: 1934.1792

Veil

Black patterned warp knit silk lace; no cordonnay; straight ends; bilaterally symmetrical motifs in border; four floral motifs across end; plain ground.

Date: 18th c. or 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1308

Accession Number: 1935.1193

Scarf

Blue silk chiffon; sheer blue lace center; drawnwork along borders; for carriage/auto.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, drawn thread work, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1309

Accession Number: 1947.337D

Veil

Black silk warp knit patterned lace; bilaterally symmetrical organization; some strapwork; large branching sprays; border of scrolling motifs; scalloped edge.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1310

Accession Number: 1988.355

Pair of Nightgowns

Ivory cotton nightgown with square, crocheted neckline, interwoven with golden thread along top edge; Short sleeves with white thread embroidery along opening. White long sleeve cotton nightgown with lace collar and trim of front button opening, lace and knife pelating on yoke.

Date: 1915-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1311

Accession Number: 1953.246.1-.2

Nightgown

Sleeveless off-white cotton full body nightgown with squared neckline and arm openings, satin ribbons tied into each shoulder and to mid front lower edge of neckline, fine white embroidery consisting of vines, flowers, and short parallel dotted lines along neckline.

Date: 1915-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1312

Accession Number: 1991.67

Ring Bolt with Staple

Ring with staple attached.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1313

Accession Number: 1933.5139

Cockshead Hinge

Wrought cockshead hinge. Attached to door (1914.284).

Date: ca. 1667

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1314

Accession Number: 1914.285

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