Historic New England

Rug

Multi-colored striped rag rug, borderless; unbound; rectangular.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5472

Accession Number: 1971.790

Carpet

Series of geometric borders of trees, birds and floral medallions; central pattern of three gold zig-zagged lines with geometric print; predominating colors: blue, rust, tan and black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5473

Accession Number: 1971.791

Two frontal scrolled bracket feet supporting a straight molded apron; beaded case with brass lateral carrying handles, fitted with four graduated drawers; slanted fall-front enclosing a stepped interior with cubby holes and drawers centering a cabinet section; original simple scroll brasses.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5474

Accession Number: 1971.792

Captain's Chair

Eight knopped spindles supporting wide arms and rolled crest rail; slightly dished seat surmounting turned legs; one stretcher front and back and two left and right; painted black.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5475

Accession Number: 1971.793

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5476

Accession Number: 1971.794A

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5477

Accession Number: 1971.794B

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5478

Accession Number: 1971.795A

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5479

Accession Number: 1971.795B

Fireplace Shovel

Bulbous brass finial has horizontally incised band around center; below, vase and ring turned brass handle joins round iron shaft; rectangular drop; bell-shaped shovel.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5480

Accession Number: 1971.796

Fireplace Tongs

Brass finial is oval-shaped with short brass shaft; handle below is round with knop turning; below circular join or brass termination, two iron shafts sharply jut out at shoulders, then curve inward to a knop turning; second knop at center of shaft; shaft terminates at two ovoid plates.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5481

Accession Number: 1971.797

Fender

C-shaped fender has wrought iron base enclosing vertical parallel wire mesh with decorative wire scroll in center; simple flat brass molding on top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, wrought

GUSN: 5482

Accession Number: 1971.798

Fire Screen

Black woven mesh wire screen in squared C-shaped form; screen supported by two C-shaped horizontal iron rods and shaped vertical iron back; front shoulder of screen rounded with two brass C-shaped handles.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, weaving

GUSN: 5483

Accession Number: 1971.799

Table

Occasional table; elaborately scrolled trestle base has one spool turned medial stretcher and four spool turned legs supporting a flat top with rounded edge and straight apron with cut out scrolled edge, joined by rounded dies.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5484

Accession Number: 1971.800

Armchair

Slanted back; braided crest rail curves down to arms and down front of chair to cone-shaped feet; criss-cross wicker forms seat back and sides; woven wicker apron curves at corners above legs shorter cone-shaped back legs; woven seat bottom; varnished; white linen covered cushions.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 5485

Accession Number: 1971.801

Morris Chair

Adjustable mortise and tenon back with curved crest rail and three smaller curved horizontal rails and straight vertical stiles; flat broad arms with five mortise and tenon vertical splats on each side fitted into flat, rectangular apron; front and back square stiles support arms and aprons; all apr...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 5486

Accession Number: 1971.802

Easy Chair

Tufted and overstuffed brown leather-like oilcloth easy chair has reverse trumpet feet supporting a stepped apron with carved Greek-key motif; upholstery tacked with brass studs.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oilcloth

GUSN: 5487

Accession Number: 1971.803

Gate-leg Table

Rectangular form of four vase and ring turned legs connected by turned stretchers from which eminate gate legs which swing open to receive top when open; button feet.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5488

Accession Number: 1971.804

Cabinet

Rectangular cabinet has four paneled doors, the outer two doors enclosing small compartments and the inner two doors enclosing a single compartment; each compartment with single central shelf; rectangular top has rounded edges; painted brick red; sides with panel construction; chamfered corners.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5489

Accession Number: 1971.805

Bookcase

Four shelf bookcase; stepped base surmounted by sunken panel sides which enclose an elaborately scroll carved and veneered facade with two glazed paneled doors; a veneered frieze supports the stepped cornice.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5490

Accession Number: 1971.806

Bookcase

Molded horizontal crest with incised line decoration; flat top with molded frieze; carved and paneled sides with two ball finials on each side; incised brackets above applied frontal molding with fluting terminating in carved foot; four adjustable shelves with beveled edges; scalloped leather with a...

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), incising, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5491

Accession Number: 1971.807

Seascape

Nearly square canvas with polychrome scene of three-masted ship at rest in a sheltered cove with high rocky palisaded surrounding; fortress on cliff at left; lighthouse on right; three men and a beached dory at foreground.

Date: 1824

Maker: Blunt, John S., 1798-1835 (Painter)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5492

Accession Number: 1971.808

Crib

Rectangular form; four square Marlborough legs support rails at sides which hold bottom board; vase turning above ascends to top rail; turned spindles are enclosed between rails throughout, finials cut off, blocked Marlborough feet; remnants of original red stain.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 5493

Accession Number: 1971.809

Tavern Table

Rectangular form; button feet; baluster and ring turned legs are connected near feet by four straight, plain stretchers; single drawer with knob pull; rectangular top.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5494

Accession Number: 1971.810

Candlestand

Tripod base with pedestal surmounted by round top; legs are cut off; top is replaced with marble slab; feet are new casters.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5495

Accession Number: 1971.811

Pitcher

Circuloid bulbous body tapering slightly to squat cylindrical flat base; body indented slightly at neck then flaring out to wide circular mouth terminating in a triangular spout; simple applied C-scroll handle.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5496

Accession Number: 1971.812

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5497

Accession Number: 1971.813.1

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5498

Accession Number: 1971.813.2

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5499

Accession Number: 1971.813.3

Tankard

Spherical bulbous body, slightly tapered with 12 facets around top half of body, terminating in a partially rope-turned neck ring with short cylindrical neck above; three-tiered stepped base with checkered surface decoration; applied C-scroll handle; circular hinged lid with finial handle in form of...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5500

Accession Number: 1971.814

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5501

Accession Number: 1971.815A

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5502

Accession Number: 1971.815B

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5503

Accession Number: 1971.815C

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5504

Accession Number: 1971.815D

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5505

Accession Number: 1971.816.1A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5506

Accession Number: 1971.816.2A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5507

Accession Number: 1971.816.3A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5508

Accession Number: 1971.816.4A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5509

Accession Number: 1971.816.5A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5510

Accession Number: 1971.816.6A-C

Waste Bowl

Hemispherical shaped body, flared lip, exterior decorated with applied decals of stylized landscapes, interior features decaled "canton" border.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5511

Accession Number: 1971.817

Plate

Cylindrical, transfer print design, partly flown; Fitzhugh border encircles Willow-type interior.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 5512

Accession Number: 1971.818

Creamer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; 6-faceted globular body; elongated spout with molded fan below; small hexagonal foot; applied angular handle.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4963

Accession Number: 1977.406.7

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4964

Accession Number: 1977.406.8

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4965

Accession Number: 1977.406.9

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4966

Accession Number: 1977.406.10

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4967

Accession Number: 1977.406.11

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4968

Accession Number: 1977.406.12

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4969

Accession Number: 1977.406.13

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4970

Accession Number: 1977.406.14

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4971

Accession Number: 1977.406.15

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