Historic New England

Dollhouse

Wooden dollhouse, hand-made and grain-painted. Two-story shelving unit w/ solid plank top and sides and open front and back. Top shelf (or story) divided into 4 compartments (rooms); bottom shelf divided into 3 compartments. Curtains and paper windows hang from back openings. Fabric squares nailed t...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23614

Accession Number: 1998.5532

Plant stand

Gilded wire plant stand w/ one round top tray. Wire sides of tray arranged in a pointed Gothic arch pattern. Shaft extending from center of tray attached to a round top basket w/ similarly arched sides. Main body of stand beneath tray is hour-glass shaped and has circular design at center of each si...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 23615

Accession Number: 1998.5555

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23616

Accession Number: 1998.5557.2

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23617

Accession Number: 1998.5557.3

Side chair

One of four wooden side chairs, grain-painted to resemble tiger maple. Crest rail and lower slat carved in an arched and scalloped design. Five slender turned spindles. Curved stiles; caned seat. Cabriole front legs; flared back legs. Flat concave front stretcher. Two plain turned stretchers at side...

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 23618

Accession Number: 1998.5557.4

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest-rail, stiles and front skirt. No arm supports. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 23619

Accession Number: 1998.5558

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion w/ cut-away edges, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Thin.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 23620

Accession Number: 1998.5559

Print

Framed print of three celestial women in flowing sheer gowns, the embodiment of faith, hope and charity. Women have flowing hair, bare feet and stand huddled together. Mountains in background, Lily of the Valley in foreground. Arch in top border of image resembles a stained glass pane. White outer b...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: National Art Company (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 23621

Accession Number: 1998.5560

Print

Framed print of a young woman in nun's habit instructing a young girl w/ an open book. Woman is seated in a chair; girl leans on her lap. Table in background behind girl contains more books and a religious figurine. In a walnut frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1853

Maker: Felon, Joseph (Artist) Goupil & Cie., Editors (Editor) Probably Knoedler, M. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 23622

Accession Number: 1998.5561

Print

Framed chromolithograph entitled "Pleasure Railway, Hoboken." Features crowds of middle-class excursionists gathered around the circular track of a mechanical railway. Set in a lush green landscape. In a black wooden frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23623

Accession Number: 1998.5562

Dropleaf table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany. Rectangular top with rounded leaves that extend to . Bottom of skirt cut into arch on ends, smooth on sides; unfinished where it extends out to support leaves. Visible dovetail joinery. Rests on four flattened cabriole legs that terminate in ball and claw feet.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: Frank D. Caristi & Sons (Restorer)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 23624

Accession Number: 1998.5563

Drawing

Framed pencil drawing of a landscape (perhaps Austria) w/ mountains in background, river in foreground and timber-framed stable at center. Interior of stable open and exposed to reveal cattle. 3 human figures visible in doorway of stable. Evergreen trees at sides of image. In a wooden frame w/ plast...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Armstrong, Jane Ritson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23625

Accession Number: 1998.5564

Drawing

Framed pencil drawing of a landscape: a grassy knoll at the shore of a lake. Lake is framed at back and sides by mountains. 3 small sailboats visible. A man and woman strolling by the shore beneath 2 trees on the knoll. In a wooden frame w/ plaster and gilded front w/ molded edges.

Date: 1858-1860

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker) Possibly Armstrong, Jane Ritson (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 23626

Accession Number: 1998.5565

Print

Framed chromolithograph entitled "Gothic Beauties." Features a stone castle w/ castellated balustrades, a tower w/ flying buttresses and casement windows. Castle set in a lush green landscape. A woman, man and small girl at foreground. In a black wooden frame w/ molded edges.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 23627

Accession Number: 1998.5566

Braided rug

Round braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is black; innermost circle is green and magenta. Other colors include blue, red, orange and beige.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23628

Accession Number: 1998.5567

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is gray, innermost oval is pink, green and beige. Other colors include salmon, magenta and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23629

Accession Number: 1998.5568

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is red and pink (badly faded). Innermost oval is eleven strips wide and red, yellow and tan. Other colors include blue, green and peach.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23630

Accession Number: 1998.5569

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is black and blue. Innermost oval is red, turquoise and gray. Other colors include green, brown, blue and orange.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23631

Accession Number: 1998.5570

Side chair

Wooden side chair, painted gold. Ornate decoration. Top crest consists of 2 round turned slat pieces w/ 3 short spindles set between them. 4 longer turned spindles comprise back of chair. Caned seat; turned front legs; flared back legs. Two plainly turned stretchers at back; 3 ring-turned stretchers...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23632

Accession Number: 1998.5571

Chest of drawers

Pine chest of drawers grain painted. Four drawers with central metal-plated key surrounds. Two turned wooden knobs on each drawer. Bottom skirt is carved in a symmetrical valance pattern. Edges of top are molded. Recessed panels at sides. Nailed and dovetail joinery construction.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 23633

Accession Number: 1998.5572

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is three strips wide and is navy and brown. Innermost oval is brown and tan. Other colors include green and pink.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23634

Accession Number: 1998.5573

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, cotton. Exterior border is three strips wide and is navy and brown. Innermost oval is gray and rust red. Other colors include green, pink and beige.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 23635

Accession Number: 1998.5574

Photograph

Mollie Tucker's line of the family. Framed photograph of 4 generations of Marys: [left to right] Mary Louise Armstrong, Mollie A. Tucker, Mame Tucker, Martha Waite. M.A. Tucker stands, others sit. Photograph is oval in a rectangular walnut frame w/ gilt liner and carved foliate appliques at corners.

Date: 1870-1873

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 23636

Accession Number: 1998.5575

Photograph

Three framed oval bust-length photographs mounted on a rectangular walnut slat. B & D are images of young women; C is a young girl; B is 3/4 frontal, C is frontal, D is profile. Frames are gilded metal. A: Slat B: Patty C: Jane D: Mollie

Date: 1857-1872

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 23637

Accession Number: 1998.5576A-D

Chest of drawers

Chest of drawers with grain painting and painted white canvas(?) top; Three drawers with two knobs on each; Rectangular with skirt carved in valance fashion to form four legs.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 23638

Accession Number: 1998.5577

Pitcher

Pitcher w/ blue and white transfer printed floral motif; scalloped body and base w/ wide spout and foliated scroll handle; rim banded on interior and exterior w/ arched pattern; blue floral branch print covers body, interior rim, and handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 23639

Accession Number: 1998.5578

Fly swatter

Metal handled fly swatter with cloth edging around square wire mesh head; handle formed by looped metal piece.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, metal, wire

GUSN: 23640

Accession Number: 1998.5579

Laundry hamper

Laundry hamper w/ hinged lid painted white and body rectangular shape, painted yellow w/ simple basket weave; green painted band around rim and stenciled pink and green garland of flowers on front.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 23641

Accession Number: 1998.5580

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red stripes running horizontally across top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23642

Accession Number: 1998.5581.1

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red stripes running horizontally across top and bottom ends; satin strip across edge on one end.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23643

Accession Number: 1998.5581.2

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red, green and brown stripes horizontally across top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23644

Accession Number: 1998.5582.1

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red, green and brown stripes horizontally across top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23645

Accession Number: 1998.5582.2

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red, yellow and blue stripes at top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23646

Accession Number: 1998.5583.1

Blanket

One in pair of cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red, yellow and blue stripes at top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23647

Accession Number: 1998.5583.2

Blanket

One of three cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red and purple stripes at top and bottom ends and red edging at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23648

Accession Number: 1998.5584.1

Blanket

One of three cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red and purple stripes at top and bottom ends and red edging at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23649

Accession Number: 1998.5584.2

Blanket

One of three cream colored woolen blankets w/ woven red and purple stripes at top and bottom ends and red edging at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23650

Accession Number: 1998.5584.3

Blanket

Cream colored woolen blanket w/ woven red and blue stripes at top and botton ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23651

Accession Number: 1998.5585

Blanket

Cream colored woolen blanket w/ woven orange stripes at top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23652

Accession Number: 1998.5587

Blanket

Cream colored woolen blanket w/ woven red and blue stripes at top and bottom ends.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23653

Accession Number: 1998.5588

Blanket

Cream colored woolen blanket w/ woven black and blue stripes at top and bottom ends and red edging at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23654

Accession Number: 1998.5589

Blanket

Cream colored woolen blanket w/ woven red and blue stripes at top and bottom ends and red edging at top and bottom edges.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 23655

Accession Number: 1998.5590

Buckle

Oval buckle made from silver-colored metal patterned to resemble twisted rope. Buckle attaches to strap/belt (no longer extant) with bar and two prongs.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver alloy

GUSN: 23856

Accession Number: 1998.4813

Buckle

Buckle composed of molded composite material with central bust of a woman with long hair set in an elongated oval, flanked by spade-shaped elements filled with scrolling foliage.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite

GUSN: 23857

Accession Number: 1998.4814

Buckle

Stamped, brass-plated oval buckle comprised of linked hemispheres. Worn black enamel still visible in crevices. Attachment to strap/belt with crossbar (visible in image), belt no longer extant.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 23858

Accession Number: 1998.4815

Buckle

Stamped metal buckle with scrolled foliate design along edges flanking flowers centered in oval frames. Darkened surface may be oxidation or remains of enamel (by eye).

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), metal

GUSN: 23859

Accession Number: 1998.4816

Buckle

Square steel buckle with recurved sides and rounded corners, two central posts, rectangular toothed tongue and chape. Patent mark and date stamped on tongue [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1864-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), nickel (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 23860

Accession Number: 1998.4817