Historic New England

Windsor Side Chair

Chair, Windsor form. Pine, grain painted. One of six painted (yellow) bow back Windsor side chairs decorated with a bamboo motif, with incised black bands. The legs, stretchers, and eight spindles are decorated in a similar fashion. The seat is pine, grain painted to imitate mahogany. Evidence ...

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 17426

Accession Number: 1973.345

Bust of Harrison Gray Otis

Bust of Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1845). Neo-classical pose.

Date: 1838-1843

Maker: Clevenger, Shobal Vail (American sculptor, 1812-1843) (Sculptor)

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 17427

Accession Number: 1974.217A

Pedestal

Pedestal with black marble capital and base. Plain column shaft of mottled black marble.

Date: 1830-1843

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 17428

Accession Number: 1974.217B

Bellows

Unpainted leather gusset attached to wood w/ iron nails. Iron nozzle.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 17429

Accession Number: 1975.139

Looking Glass

Pier mirror. Base of frame has gadrooning and small rope turning. Sides have large black and gilt rope turnings formed into knots at bases and loose untied strands as capitals. Corner blocks of base have lion's head bosses in black. Frieze of pediment displays relief scene with a crowd of figures ...

Date: 1806-1810

Maker: Possibly Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Maker)

Material: glass (material), eastern white pine (wood), gilding, gesso

GUSN: 17430

Accession Number: 1975.167.1

Looking glass

Pier mirror. White pine, gesso, gilt, paint, glass. Base of frame has gadrooning and small rope turning. Sides have large black and gilt rope turnings formed into knots at bases and loose untied strands as capitals. Corner blocks of base have lion's head bosses in black. Frieze of pediment displa...

Date: 1806-1810

Maker: Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809)

Material: Norway spruce (wood), gesso, gilding

GUSN: 17431

Accession Number: 1975.167.2

Curtain Rings

10 wooden turned rings not attached to curtains.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting, lace (needlework), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 17432

Accession Number: 1948.241.4

The Temptation and Victory of Rinaldo

Painting depicting a scene from an epic poem by Torquato Tasso about the First Crusade (eleventh century). Woodland scene depicts a male soldier in full armor, shield on his left arm and a helmet with a golden eagle on top. Soldier is surrounded by six women who have their hands linked and are danci...

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 17433

Accession Number: 1976.104

Card table

Card table. Rosewood, brass, ormolu. Two open lyres compose supports. Leaves have bowed fronts with recessed corners. Veneered rails with three ormolu mounts conform to shape of top. Lyre displays painted gilt foliage. Brass rods form "strings." Four saber legs terminate in brass lions head cas...

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker) Penniman, John Ritto, 1782-1841 (Gilder)

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

GUSN: 17434

Accession Number: 1976.105

Glass Girandole

Glass girandole with two arms. Cut glass bobeche has nine suspended drops. Split beaded chains with large drop at one end run from each bobeche up to a glass dome hung with four drops. Flattened molded glass finial. Rectangular base with cut glass sides. Metal plate supports arms and center shaft. M...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 17435

Accession Number: 1976.166.2

Candlesnuffer Tray

Coffin shape. Slanted sides with parallel vertical lines and foliate motifs on inner faces. Slightly downturned rim. Black with gold decoration.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tinning

GUSN: 17436

Accession Number: 1976.170

Candlesnuffer

Candle snuffer. Hinged scrolled handles. Elevated box to snip wick. Three ball feet on underside. Rosette on pivot.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17437

Accession Number: 1976.171

Hurricane shade

Modified baluster form of blown glass.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17438

Accession Number: 1977.1

Hurricane shade

Modified baluster form of blown glass. Folded foot.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17439

Accession Number: 1977.2

Mezzotint

"COTTAGE CARES." Scene w/ two children (one kneels, one stands) feeding some chickens; cottage and woods behind. Colored in brown, red, blue, green. Molded maple frame.

Date: 1806

Maker: Whessell, John (Maker) After Bourgeouis, Francis (Artist) Beuyer, R. (Publisher)

Material: hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17440

Accession Number: 1977.3

Bottle

Mold-blown green glass. Lipped opening tapers into neck (length of neck is 3 1/8"); neck tapers into cylindrically shape body. Seal on front w/ embossed owner's name: "Wm. Sutton, Jr."

Maker: H. Ricketts & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17441

Accession Number: 1977.4

Wine glass

Stemmed glass with conical, fluted bowl; hexagonal stem; and circular flat base. At top of stem, joining bowl with stem, is a large hexagonal ring. Base is polished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17442

Accession Number: 1977.5.2

Wine glass

Stemmed glass with conical, fluted bowl; hexagonal stem; and circular flat base. At top of stem, joining bowl with stem, is a large hexagonal ring. Base is polished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17443

Accession Number: 1977.5.3

Wine glass

Stemmed glass with conical, fluted bowl; hexagonal stem; and circular flat base. At top of stem, joining bowl with stem, is a large hexagonal ring. Base is polished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17444

Accession Number: 1977.5.4

Wine glass

Stemmed glass with conical, fluted bowl; hexagonal stem; and circular flat base. At top of stem, joining bowl with stem, is a large hexagonal ring. Base is polished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17445

Accession Number: 1977.5.5

Wine glass

Stemmed glass with conical, fluted bowl; hexagonal stem; and circular flat base. At top of stem, joining bowl with stem, is a large hexagonal ring. Base is polished.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17446

Accession Number: 1977.5.6

Raisin box

Low rectangular box w/ removable lid. Decorated w/ different papers. On lid, w/ paisleys and a figure of a woman in a blue dress in a flower garden. On bottom w/ blue paper and purple gilt fringe. Small white handle knobs. A= Box B= Lid

Date: 1862-1870

Maker: Possibly James Janner & Son (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17654

Accession Number: 1998.1814AB

Box

Rectangular black lacquered box. Hand painted purple and white floral decoration on hinged top. Small brass closure at center front. Interior lined in off-white paper in geometric pattern.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17655

Accession Number: 1998.1815

Box

Unfinished rectangular box w/ hinged lid. (Hinge is rustic, a small hoop through bent nail.) Individual oak pieces held together w/ bent nails visible at sides. Small hook and eye at front of lid holds lid closed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17656

Accession Number: 1998.1816

Box

Rectangular box, covered in red plush. Top has embroidered gold and green flowers. Gold satin interior quilted in diamond pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plush, satin

GUSN: 17657

Accession Number: 1998.1817

Jewelry case

Small rectangular box, lined in gold plush. Originally contained (watch) jewelry. Hinged lid w/ glass top for viewing interior. Small gold-colored front clasp. Interior lined in beige satin.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: plush

GUSN: 17658

Accession Number: 1998.1818

Box

Rectangular wooden box w/ black applied molded decoration. Foliate detail around edges and front key hole, hand and flowers at center of lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17659

Accession Number: 1998.1819

Slip case

Brown leather slip case. Hand-sewn seams along bottom and left side. Embossed seal at center front. Concave top opening.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17660

Accession Number: 1998.1820

Wallet

Leather wallet, impressed exterior w/ red and gold detail. Pewter dragon clasp at front. Metal chain strap w/ round ivory and pewter dragon knob (for attaching to belt?).

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17661

Accession Number: 1998.1821

Box

Low and wide red leather box. Lid is hinged and has turned-back right front corner: leather folded back w/ button tack to reveal painted dog and woodland creature. Metal front hinge. Interior lined in red satin.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, satin

GUSN: 17662

Accession Number: 1998.1822

Wallet

Leather wallet, impressed exterior w/ red and gold detail. Bronze front corners and round central clasp. Multiple brown leather interior compartments, one of which is a change purse w/ metal clasp.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17663

Accession Number: 1998.1823

Puzzle case

Small puzzle case. Sandlewood center w/ carved foliate detail. Stone and metal mosaic border around sandlewood center. Pink satin interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: sandalwood (wood), satin

GUSN: 17664

Accession Number: 1998.1824

Change purse

Small women's change purse. Blue enamel w/ silver filigree applique on top. Expandable leather sides and pink satin interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leather, metal, satin

GUSN: 17665

Accession Number: 1998.1825

Box

Very small heart-shaped box, glossy red paper w/ applied cupid. Opens at center; fringe around opening. Gold looped thread for hanging at top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17666

Accession Number: 1998.1826

Silver case

Brown leather case for silver. Triangular shape w/ front flap that closes and extends almost to bottom of flap. Gilt trim around edges. Interior lined in purple silk and velvet.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: John Bagshaw & Sons (Maker)

Material: leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17667

Accession Number: 1998.1827

Note case

Red leather note case. Embossed w/ floral and vine decoration. Red satin interior w/ cloth folders at sides and pen holder. Red ribbon.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, satin

GUSN: 17668

Accession Number: 1998.1828

Wallet

Red leather wallet. Wide, w/ four collapsible interior compartments on each side. Two small leather pouches on one interior side.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17669

Accession Number: 1998.1829

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece gilt and mother-of-pearl floral decoration. Gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17670

Accession Number: 1998.1830

Slip case

Black lacquer slip case, 2 pieces. On top piece, gilt floral decoration w/ bird; gilt trim around bottom edge of top piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, metal

GUSN: 17671

Accession Number: 1998.1831

Box

Rectangular black leather box. Impressed scrolled foliate detail w/ central floral medallion. Bottom opens to reveal nine small rectangular dividers, cardboard covered in green canvas.

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, leather

GUSN: 17672

Accession Number: 1998.1832

Baseball

Leather baseball. Dark thread stitching. Black ink inscriptions.

Date: 1890-1908

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 17673

Accession Number: 1998.1833

Bottle

Yellow glass container, shaped like a pistol. Metal screw-on cap at tip. Embossed diamond pattern on handle mimics actual gun grip supports.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17674

Accession Number: 1998.1834

Ice skate

One wooden ice skate. Oak, w/ metal blade and leather strap at front. Large heel spike in wood; small spikes in wood beneath strap.

Date: 1863-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17675

Accession Number: 1998.1835

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Strap missing.

Date: 1873-1900

Maker: Barney & Berry's (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17676

Accession Number: 1998.1836AB

Ice skate

Pair of metal ice skates. Blade and foot support intact. Straps missing. Quatrefoil cut-out design near toe.

Date: 1871-1900

Maker: Possibly Peck & Snyders (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 17677

Accession Number: 1998.1837AB

Watch box

Oak watch box. Prominent architectural elements. Wide rectangular base w/ beveled top edges. Front is a door w/ an arched glass center and foliate applique. Opens to reveal pink silk interior. Wide cornice on top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 17678

Accession Number: 1998.1838

Vial

Small barrel-shaped wooden container. Ring turnings on both ends. One end opens to reveal hollow interior. Plain mid-section.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17679

Accession Number: 1998.1839

Trunk

Wooden and canvas trunk, paper label #15. Wood painted black w/ horizontal wooden bands and metal sides. Metal front clasp and side front buckles. Leather side handles.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Beaver Trunk Company (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17680

Accession Number: 1998.1840

Table cover

Chenille table scarf w/ red and gold predominantly. Burgundy fringe. Image of roses in gold bordereing on front side. Rose in 4 corners and 2 in center w/ blue flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), weaving

GUSN: 17681

Accession Number: 1998.1841

Carpet fragment

Ingrain carpet fragments; ivory, green. Green leaves on ivory background w/ ivory daisies in leaves. 4 pieces.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 17682

Accession Number: 1998.1842A-D

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