Historic New England

Table mat

White linen damask table mat w/ fringed edges. Floral design--4 different flowers, rose, lily, rose and ? on vines. Ribbon border.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22295

Accession Number: 1998.824

Table mat

White linen damask table mat w/ fringed edges. Geometric design--diamond border, polka dot center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22296

Accession Number: 1998.825

Tablecloth

Cotton printed tablecloth w/ polka dot patterned motif. Blue dots arranged in groups, patterns. Large hem on bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 22297

Accession Number: 1998.826

Tablecloth

Cotton woven red and white tablecloth w/ floral trail and fern motif, in center. Geometric (circular) pattern on 2 sides. Two corners cut out, shape altered.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving

GUSN: 22298

Accession Number: 1998.827

Tablecloth

Red and white cotton damask tablecloth w/ border floral scrolls and leaf motif. Flowers in corner borders. Central medallion surrounded by leaves.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22299

Accession Number: 1998.828

Tablecloth

Salmon colored cotton tablecloth w/ white embroidered floral, fern and scroll design, fringed edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 22300

Accession Number: 1998.829

Tablecloth

Cotton printed blue and white toile floral tablecloth, hemmed. Abstract floral design on branches w/ leaves.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 22301

Accession Number: 1998.830

Red and white cotton woven damask tablecloth w/ Greek key border, floral medallions in corners and on sides. Two central medallions surrounded by leaf sprays. White fringe on 2 sides. Red fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22302

Accession Number: 1998.831

Tablecloth

Cotton woven damask tablecloth, red and grey floral medallion design w/ border of vase shapes and flowers.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22303

Accession Number: 1998.832

Table scarf

White linen scarf w/ openwork at borders and in squares at corners. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 22304

Accession Number: 1998.833

Handkerchief

White linen napkin w/ eyelet trim and monogrammed "T".

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 22305

Accession Number: 1998.834

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22306

Accession Number: 1998.835.1

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22307

Accession Number: 1998.835.2

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22308

Accession Number: 1998.835.3

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22309

Accession Number: 1998.835.4

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22310

Accession Number: 1998.835.5

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22311

Accession Number: 1998.835.6

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22312

Accession Number: 1998.835.7

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22313

Accession Number: 1998.835.8

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22314

Accession Number: 1998.835.9

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22315

Accession Number: 1998.835.10

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22316

Accession Number: 1998.835.11

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22317

Accession Number: 1998.835.12

Tea table

Rectangular topped tea table. Four cabriole legs w/ pad feet on small rings. Plain apron w/ incised line at bottom edge for the effect of molding. Top has molded edge and indented corners. A large cleat runs through the apron under top and has chamfered ends screwed to top. Legs have arrised knees.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 26101

Accession Number: 1966.1304

Side chair

Copy of William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Green damask upholstery. Copy of chair in Council Room.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 26102

Accession Number: 1966.1305

Basin stand

Basin stand w/ tripod base. Snake feet on slight plaforms, arrised on top of feet. Above ankles, legs are squared at top and join the molded, dished shelf. Urns support console scrolls topped by columns. These columns support a small triangular case w/ two drawers. Small brass bale pulls. Three curv...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26103

Accession Number: 1966.1306

Four-poster bed

Chippendale style. Columnar bottom posts tapered and fluted w/ squared capitals. Blocked at bottom w/ stamped gilt tin medallions/mounts over wrench sockets. Ball and claw feet. Plain triangular pedimental headboard. Plain tapered posts at head.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26104

Accession Number: 1966.1307

Candlestand

Federal tripod table with octagonal top. Top with inlaid eight-pointed star with turned ivory button at center. Top is chamfered on underside as is the support which attaches it to the turned pedestal. Pedestal is simple urn topped by ring with triangle border motif, rings, and a reel. Incised ring...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 26105

Accession Number: 1966.1308

Tilt-top table

Tripod table or stand. Thin top w/ "clover leaf" shaped corners supported by cleats underneath. Top square w/ brass latch. Very simple baluster support w/ urn under a plain column. Incised and turned rings form decoration. Snake feet w/ arrises top are on slight platforms. Legs are secured to column...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26106

Accession Number: 1966.1309

Commode armchair

Country Chippendale armchair modified as a commode chair. Pierced vase shaped splat with no molding or chamfering. Shaped dished arm rests with curved supports. Seat rails and outer verical edges of Marlborough legs are molded. Plain crest rail. Very deep skirt with pattern of scrolls. Rear legs rak...

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pewter (tin alloy), Norway spruce (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26107

Accession Number: 1966.1310

Easy chair

Chippendale style. Green damask upholstered highbacked form. Ogee wings with slightly turning arms. Marlborough legs with plain medial stretchers.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 26108

Accession Number: 1966.1311

Wig stand and Wig

Wooden wig stand and wig. Structural stays in wig are made of ferrus metal as opposed to whalebone found in earlier wigs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26109

Accession Number: 1966.1313

Candlestick

Flat circular drip pan, turned stem w/ faceted elements, wide octagonal stepped base. B: Possibly reproduction.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26110

Accession Number: 1966.1370AB

Candlestick

Molded octagonal candlestick w/ shape carried out from base to top. Decoration of incised lines on base. Rings and reels above base. Mid section is inverted baluster swelling to large ring then a reel. At base of cup is ring below elongated vase form. Rings at top. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26111

Accession Number: 1966.1371

Candlestick

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26112

Accession Number: 1966.1372

Plaque

Oval shaped bust length high-relief portrait of George III, in profile facing right. Polychrome painted surface on green field w/ red, yellow border design. Painted black wood and gesso frame w/ gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 26113

Accession Number: 1966.1380

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George II, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1382).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26114

Accession Number: 1966.1381

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George I, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1381).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26115

Accession Number: 1966.1382

Looking Glass

Oval form. Hepplewhite-style. Gilt and gesso molded frame. Central urn, scroll and leaf finial with gilt gesso and wire blue-ball like swags decoration cascading down side. Drop finial in elongated floral motif.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26116

Accession Number: 1966.1383

Looking glass

Vertical rectangular form. Gilt and gesso frame w/ beaded and spearhead border. Each corner squared w/ floral medallion. Agricultural trophy finial w/ central basket of produce and tools at sides. Floral swag down each side. Original backboard pieced w/ 2 oak cleats, 18th c. nails.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26117

Accession Number: 1966.1384

Needlework picture

A needlework picture depicting a white urn or vase of flowers on a brown-colored ground, in a stylized polychrome "tree-of-life" form with a bird of paradise in the top branches. The needlework is laid out in a vertically-oriented rectangle, framed in a modern wood frame and is under glass.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26118

Accession Number: 1966.1385

Carpet

Soumak carpet. Effect is of "braided" wefts. 3 rows red-covered warps finish sides. Fringe finishes ends--it is made of knotted warps and includes some braids. Center has 9 diamond-shaped medallions w/ 8-pointed stars and latchhooks. 2 borders (sm.) then border of same motifs, surrounded by one more...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26119

Accession Number: 1966.1386

Candlestick

Round base w/ sharp turned rings. Rings below an urn w/ twisted fluting. Urn topped by fluted column. Reel form below top w/ brass cup. B has old black paint in grooves and old green baize on bottom. A has same general form but scale and quality of detail is different. Queen Anne style.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26120

Accession Number: 1966.1387AB

Cap

Skull cap form w/ slightly ruffled border. Blue and white. Label sewn inside hat.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26121

Accession Number: 1966.1388

Slipper

Pair of silk slippers, lined in linen, leather soles. Rose, yellow, purple embroidery w/ gilt threads. Pointed toes. High vamp w/ crossed tabs for buckles or pinning. Curved French heel. Leather insole.

Date: 1715-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26122

Accession Number: 1966.1389AB

Necklace

A string of 49 graduated, ovoid beads. Each bead is composed of blown glass coated with a thin, nacreous film on the interior then filled with wax. Strung on spun linen thread with a ribbon tie (added later).

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 26123

Accession Number: 1966.1390

Quilted Bedspread

Red copperplate print design of boys playing battledoves and shuttlecock, jumping the hoop, spinning tops, and ninepins. Quilted in modified flame-stitch pattern. Border unfinished.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material)

GUSN: 26124

Accession Number: 1966.1391

Needlework Picture

This partially completed needlework picture is laid out on what appears to be an unbleached ground, possibly linen, with raw edges. It shows a line drawing in sepia of a pastoral scene with a woman at rest under tree and a shepherd with his horn and dog at right.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26125

Accession Number: 1966.1392

Underskirt or Petticoat

Cream linen skirt gathered into waistband with an attached border worked in crewel yarns in scrolling vines with floral motifs in shades of red, blue, green, pink, and yellow worsted yarn. The skirt is made up of selvage-width panels pleated into the waist-band. The linen is 28 1/4" selvage to selva...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 26126

Accession Number: 1966.1393

Sampler

Square form. Finished edges, unframed. Needlework design of alternating green and red rows of letters and numbers. Wave-like aqua-blue border design.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26127

Accession Number: 1966.1394

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