Historic New England

Photograph

Half-length, frontal portrait of a man (Isaac Carr) w/ his right shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The man has brown hair, dark eyes, a beard and is wearing a dark coat, bow tie and light tweed vest. Frame is a 3 in. wood and gilt combination.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20033

Accession Number: 1998.277.1

Plant stand

Small walnut stand w/ circular top. Table skirt carved into three molded bands. Turned pedestal w/ drop pendant at bottom. Four carved legs radiating from stem.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20034

Accession Number: 1998.278

Jardiniere

Jardiniere, terra cotta; bulbous waist w/ scalloped rim; relief dragon w/ body portions separated and spaced evenly around waist of jardiniere.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 20035

Accession Number: 1998.279

Mantel mirror

Mantel mirror with carved gilt frame. High ornate cornice with scrolled foliate detail. Similar detail at lower corners, which bracket out to support mirror.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20036

Accession Number: 1998.280

Girandole candlestick

Pair of copper or bronzed? girandole candlesticks w/ prisms; girl feeding sheep and dog; prisms w/ sunburst pattern hanging from foliate skeleton; rectangular marble bases.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), copper (metal), crystal (lead glass), gilding, marble (rock), molding (forming), glass (material)

GUSN: 20037

Accession Number: 1998.281.1-2

Figurine

Ceramic figurine of gentleman holding a pitcher; pale complexion; wearing green overcoat, peach buttoned shirt and white nickers w/ flowers; pitcher propped on rock formation.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20038

Accession Number: 1998.282

Franklin Stove

Franklin stove w/ 3 ball finials (missing one on right-hand rear corner). 2 brass medallions on front corners. Molded decorations--pillars on two sides over single large flower. Fern image inside on sides. Vine design on top. Red bricks inside.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), brick (clay product), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20039

Accession Number: 1998.283

Andirons

Pair of brass andirons. Large front finial and two curved feet (pad feet). Smaller finial halfway back with one leg. Iron backend.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Probably Hunneman, William C., Hunneman (Maker) Possibly Hunneman, William C., Jr. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20040

Accession Number: 1998.284AB

Fire fender

Sheet brass fire fender with cattail decoration. Curved frontpiece and two straight sides.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming)

GUSN: 20041

Accession Number: 1998.285

Fireplace shovel

One in set of fire tools consisting of shovel, tongs and poker. All w/ turned brass finial at top. Poker's finial is different than shovel and tongs (prob. different set).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20042

Accession Number: 1998.286.1

Fireplace tongs

One in set of fire tools consisting of shovel, tongs and poker. All w/ turned brass finial at top. Poker's finial is different than shovel and tongs (prob. different set).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20043

Accession Number: 1998.286.2

Poker

One in set of fire tools consisting of shovel, tongs and poker. All w/ turned brass finial at top. Poker's finial is different than shovel and tongs (prob. different set).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20044

Accession Number: 1998.286.3

Firetool stand

Cast iron fire tool stand. Base shaped like shield and decorated w/ vines rising out of a lion's head. 2 claw feet at back of base. Lion's head near top of back and connected to C-scrolled arms. Flower at top.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20045

Accession Number: 1998.287

Wood box

Wood box, homemade, papered w/ dado paper on 3 sides. No lid. Wood joined w/ iron strips. Paper is dark green, black and yellow, medallions and floral print.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: homemade, iron (metal), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20046

Accession Number: 1998.288

Bellows

Pair of bellows, red w/ stencil decoration on front. Handle has leaf pattern, body has 3 pieces of fruit and leaf pattern inside black border. Tanned leather connecting wood pieces w/ brass pins. Finished w/ brass tube. Backside--wood has hole in center of body, leather shows through.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20047

Accession Number: 1998.289

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20048

Accession Number: 1980.452

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20049

Accession Number: 1980.453

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20050

Accession Number: 1980.454

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20051

Accession Number: 1980.455

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20052

Accession Number: 1980.456

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20053

Accession Number: 1980.457

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20054

Accession Number: 1980.458

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20055

Accession Number: 1980.459

Tilt-top table

Tilt-top table. Mahogany. Square top with serpentine-carved edges. Turned baluster with tripod base. Rests on cabriole legs that terminate in slippered feet.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 20056

Accession Number: 1998.290

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20057

Accession Number: 1980.460

Portrait of Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867)

Half-length, frontal oil portrait of a man, Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867), with light brown hair, blue eyes and wearing a black coat, yellow vest, blue scarf and white shirt. His left shoulder points away from the viewer and his arm rests on a shelf. Mounted in an ornate, four inch gilt frame.

Date: 1833

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20058

Accession Number: 1998.291

Portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr.

Full-length watercolor portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr. with a long white beard, seated in a white rocking chair on the piazza. Dressed in a blue-gray suit, Tucker rests with both his arms on the arms of the chair and his hands clasped. In a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: Lipman, Mde. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 20059

Accession Number: 1998.292

The Battle of Langsyde

In the central foreground of this engraving, Mary in wealthy robes kneels down beside Douglas, whose back is propped up against a religious figure. His faithful dog lies by Douglas' side. Soldiers, religious figures, and horses surround the central figures. Framed in a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1844

Maker: Landseer, C. (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Murray, John George (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20060

Accession Number: 1998.293

Portrait of Jennie White

Chest-length frontal portrait of young girl, Jennie White, with brown curly hair pulled back away from her face and brown eyes. The girl is wearing an off the shoulders white shirt with a red wrap around her shoulders. In a four inch gilt oval frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20061

Accession Number: 1998.294

Baluster

Baluster with the following turning sequence: 1: Twisted vase, vase, square, two twists going in the same direction with one much shallower than the other. 2: Same baluster but shaft has only one twist and is slightly longer. 3: Same baluster except shaft is like rope molding. Brown paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20062

Accession Number: 1982.329.1-3

Baluster

Slender turned baluster; twisted shaft above a reeded vase. Yellowed white paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 20063

Accession Number: 1982.333

Baluster

Baluster with one end doweled and the other mitered; square base is surmounted by fluted urn and flutes, square, and then sharply turned shaft; grey/cream paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, mitering, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20064

Accession Number: 1982.341

Photograph

Half-length frontal portrait of a woman (Frances Stone Carr) w/ her left shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The woman has tightly curled brown hair and dark eyes, and is wearing a dark dress, white crocheted collar and dark brooch. Frame is oval and gilt.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20065

Accession Number: 1998.277.2

Side chair

Grecian side chair, rosewood graining w/ gold striping. Front legs and stretcher w/ ball and bobbin turning. Back legs flared. Part of set from hallway.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19966

Accession Number: 1998.216.11

Desk box

Mahogany desk top w/ brass handles and corners and key surround. Engraved brass plate on top. Ink bottle and broken pens inside.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19967

Accession Number: 1998.558

Portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong

Oval, bust-length oil portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong in a black blouse with a white lace collar and red bow around her neck. Brown fabric is draped around her arms and back. Her brown hair is pulled back in a bun and she faces forward. Mounted in a 3 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 19968

Accession Number: 1998.559

Electric lamp

Brass lamp on pedestal w/ domed milk glass shade w/ swirled decoration. Clear glass chimney. Electrified. A= Base B= Shade C= Chimney

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19969

Accession Number: 1998.560A-C

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19970

Accession Number: 1962.66A

Bracket

No description

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19971

Accession Number: 1962.65B

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19972

Accession Number: 1962.66B

Stud

Stud with lath marks and nails. Plaster covering adjacent sides also, without lath. Tenon opposite bevel.

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 19973

Accession Number: 1962.75

Fall front desk

Chippendale fall-front desk, four drawers w/ bracket feet and brass pulls and escutcheons. Dove-tail joinery visible at top.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19974

Accession Number: 1998.561

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesuffer; scissor-like shape w/ wick tray attached at side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19975

Accession Number: 1998.562

Tray

Copper Japanese tray; rectangular shape w/ rounded edges and dontil decoration; relief picture w/ Japanese mask and dragon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 19976

Accession Number: 1998.563

Letter opener

Letter opener w/ carved bulldog head on top; brass collar dividing knife from head.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19977

Accession Number: 1998.564

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19978

Accession Number: 1998.565

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Keuffel & Esser Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19979

Accession Number: 1998.566

Wastebasket

Bamboo wastebasket w/ interlocking weave. Thickness of horizontal weave varies from 1 1/2" to 1/4". Vertical weave varies from 1" to 1/4".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), weaving

GUSN: 19980

Accession Number: 1998.567

Flower vase

Earthenware vase w/ grape and tobacco leaf decoration; brown w/ 2 handles--one on either side of the neck; body is urn shape.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 19981

Accession Number: 1998.569

Coral

Primarily white coral w/ delicate vertical filaments.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 19982

Accession Number: 1998.570

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