Historic New England

Electric Lamp

Figure of god Mercury holding gilded staff and torch; square base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 69970

Accession Number: 1969.3085

Kitchen Table

Table. Mahogany. Overhanging rectangular top with beaded edge; one drawer with round wooden pull. Four rectangular stretchers. Rests on ring-and-vase-turned legs.

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 69971

Accession Number: 1969.3087

Fancy Chair

Turned crest with central pillow; two bowed slats; turned front stretcher

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69972

Accession Number: 1969.3088

Chair

Square back; pierced splat; black fig seat; cylindrical front legs

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), hair, upholstering

GUSN: 69973

Accession Number: 1969.3089

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69974

Accession Number: 1969.3091.1

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69975

Accession Number: 1969.3091.2

Letter Rack

Red; rectangular, carved sides, graduated slots, pen rest

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69976

Accession Number: 1969.3094

Hand Mirror

Circular frame; geometric border; winged goddess relief handle

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, mirrors, plating (metal coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 69977

Accession Number: 1969.3095

Desk Set

Grn rectangular blotter with fold cvr; strage pockets left; ink well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69978

Accession Number: 1969.3193

Easy Chair

Ylw-grn; tufted; round bk; contin arms; serpent seat rail; crvd legs

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69979

Accession Number: 1969.3223

Eyeglasses

Lt tarnish; ovoid lenses; collapsable earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69980

Accession Number: 1969.3237.1

Eyeglass Case

Drk blue; rectangular; flap lid; incised pattern

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69981

Accession Number: 1969.3237.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; thin ear pieces; curved

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69982

Accession Number: 1969.3238.1

Eyeglass Case

Orig. black; rectangular; rounded end; flap lid

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69983

Accession Number: 1969.3238.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; extremely thin, bowed earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69984

Accession Number: 1969.3239.1

Eyeglass Case

Red; rectangular; tapered end flap lid; gilded outline

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69985

Accession Number: 1969.3239.2

Cutter

Siver; crvd spring handles, ax shpd pinching blades; safetycach

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 69986

Accession Number: 1969.3240

Sleigh or French Bed. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. French brass or ormolu mounts. Original maple casters, cherry supports screwed to side rails to support bed frame. Rectangular headboard and footboard; flanked by four half columns with gilded capitals on each side of headboard and footboard; o...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Vose, Isaac, Sr., 1767-1823 (Cabinetmaker) Vose, Isaac, Jr., 1794-1872 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), gilt bronze, veneering

GUSN: 69987

Accession Number: 1969.3260

Table

Red rectangular top, round ends; x-crossed ebonized pseud0 bamboo legs; straight

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Possibly Dreypolcher, Charles, Jr. (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69988

Accession Number: 1969.3289

Bassinet

Wrought iron bassinet with canopy and side curtains of bright blue glazed chintz.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Leon Marcotte & Co. (Retailer)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), painting (coating), chintz

GUSN: 69989

Accession Number: 1969.3518

Chair

Scrolled crest; tufted floral back & seat; flrd "bamboo" legs

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Leon Marcotte & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, textiles, wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69990

Accession Number: 1969.3528

Screen

Gold; "bamboo" frame/legs; "oriental" fretwork above & below

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gilding, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69991

Accession Number: 1969.3529

Screen

Screen with four hinged panels; upholstered with a cotton fabric with alternating brown stripes, floral vines, and bamboo panels.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Leon Marcotte & Co. (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 69992

Accession Number: 1969.3565

Chair

Grn, scrolled tablet crest; sabre frnt legs; 1 splat/diamond mot

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69993

Accession Number: 1969.3692

Towel Rack

Grn with black stripes; painted uprights; 2 rectangular rods; bracket feet

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69994

Accession Number: 1969.3695

Chair

Turned crest with tablet, 1 wd slat, 1 nrrw; turned frt stretch, legs

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69995

Accession Number: 1969.3705

Lamp Shade

Pnk, white, green, yellow; circular; flared form; solid border; clover flowers

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69996

Accession Number: 1969.3742

Lamp Shade

Beige; cylindrical

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69997

Accession Number: 1969.3743

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69998

Accession Number: 1969.3744.1

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69999

Accession Number: 1969.3744.2

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70000

Accession Number: 1969.3744.3

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70001

Accession Number: 1969.3744.4

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70002

Accession Number: 1969.3744.5

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70003

Accession Number: 1969.3744.6

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70004

Accession Number: 1969.3744.7

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70005

Accession Number: 1969.3745.1

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70006

Accession Number: 1969.3745.2

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70007

Accession Number: 1969.3745.3

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70008

Accession Number: 1969.3745.4

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70009

Accession Number: 1969.3745.5

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70010

Accession Number: 1969.3745.6

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70011

Accession Number: 1969.3745.7

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70012

Accession Number: 1969.3746.1

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70013

Accession Number: 1969.3746.2

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70014

Accession Number: 1969.3746.3

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70015

Accession Number: 1969.3746.4

Lamp Shade

Wht, blue; cylin, flared, floral sprays, sawtooth border

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70016

Accession Number: 1969.3746.5

Chester Station platform, looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 6371-B

The image shows the Chester Station platform in Chester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the railroad tracks curving away into the distance and a platform with several individuals standing near a wooden building. The building has a sign indicating "Western Union Telegraph & Cable Office." T...

Date: 1906-08-04

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 382607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6371-B

Near Batlett House, Chester, Massachusetts, 6372-B

The image shows a grassy hill with a stone wall at the foreground leading up to the Batlett House in Chester, Massachusetts. A set of steps ascends the hillside toward the house, which features clapboard siding and several windows.

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 382608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6372-B

Middlefield railroad station, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6373-B

The image depicts the Middlefield railroad station in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The station features a shingled roof with a broad canopy extending over the platform area. Several people are standing and interacting on the platform. Visible in the foreground are railway tracks, and in the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1925

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 382609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.6373-B

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