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Upholstered Bench

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style bench has upholstered seat; plain narrow apron; six carved Flemish scroll legs with carved acanthus leaves on knees; vasiform and ring turned side stretchers; and ornately carved front stre...

"Rosewood Piano Bench"

Design drawing titled "Rosewood Piano Bench" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has overhanging top; straight apron with inlaid floral and foliage motifs; corner blocks with inlaid rosettes; and four tapered fluted square legs with cuffe...

"Bench of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Bench of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style rectangular bench has over-the-rail upholstered cushion with fringe trim along lower edge; six legs with block and trumpet turnings; turned feet; and turned H-stretchers. Title, design...

"Mahogany Bench"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Bench" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has upholstered seat cushion with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight apron with inlaid or carved central geometric and foliate motifs; corner blocks with i...

"Piano Bench of Mahogany in Library"

Design drawing titled "Piano Bench of Mahogany in Library" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bench has top with molded edge; shaped apron; and four cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and pad feet. Title, "for George Eastman" and "3783" are handwritten on drawin...

"Bench in Hall of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Bench in Hall of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bench has low flaring arms with rounded tops and carved rosetttes at ends; upholstered seat and arms with single row of metal tacks along edges; straight apron with carved rosettes i...

"Bench of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Bench of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style rectangular bench has upholstered cushion with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; eight legs with vasiform, ring and carved block turnings; turned bun feet; and turned H-stret...

Upholstered Bench

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has low flaring sides with rolled tops; upholstered seat and sides with single row of metal tacks along edges; straight apron; and four tapered square legs with spade feet. Legs and a...

Stool

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style low stool has square shaped seat with ovolo corners; four splayed legs with ring, vasiform and block turnings; and a rectangular H-stretcher. "7675" is handwritten on drawing.

"Piano Bench"

Design drawing titled "Piano Bench" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Empire-style rectangular bench has low flaring sides with rolled tops; upholstered seat and sides; straight apron; and four tapered square legs with carved turnings at top and bottom above cylindrical feet. Inla...

Bench

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style bench has over-the-rail upholstered top with a single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; and four foliate carved and scrolled cabriole legs ieth ball-and-claw feet. "13883" is handwritten on drawing.

"Toilet Table Seat"

Design drawing titled "Toilet Table Seat" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular seat has caned top with overhanging wood rim; narrow apron; and four tapered round legs with ring and ovoid turnings as top, cuffs and ball feet. Title, design notes and "14013" are handwritten...

"Mirror All Gold"

Design drawing titled "Mirror All Gold" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror frame has molded flat cornice with beaded molding at lower edge; plain frieze; reeded pilasters with capitals on sides; and reeding on bottom of frame. Title, design notes,...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style oval mirror frame has molded edge; urn finial with trailing scrolled garlands; and scrolled garlands at bottom. Title, design notes, "Made for Stock / And E. B. Putnam / April 11 - 1907 / J. B. W...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror has molded frame withprojecting right angles at top corners; central foliate wreath finial with trailing ribbons, bow and foliage garlands; and scroll and foliage garlands on b...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror frame has elaborately carved double arched pediment with an urn finial; plain frieze with carved central foliate motif; and carved rosettes with two swags at bottom. Left side of drawing depicts ...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style oval mirror frame has molded edge; finial composed of Prince of Wales feather atop a trumpet-shaped platform; and trailing scrolled garlands below finial, on upper sides and on bottom. Title, des...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror frame has molded edge. Two different designs for top of frame are depicted. One has a scrolled garlands with carved rosettes and a central foliate finial; the other has a centr...

Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style rectangular mirror has molded frame with squared ears at top; shaped broken scroll pediment with scrolled cut ears at corners and open central cartouche with Prince of Wales feather; and similarly scrol...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame with carved rosettes in each corner; central oval cartouche with female profile on top; and carved cascading ribbon and foliage garlands around cartouche. Title and "# 126" are ...

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Oval mirror has molded frame; Prince of Wales feather finial atop a framed trumpet-shaped base; and trailing scrolled garlands on top and bottom. Title, design notes, "Stock 49243" and "1493" are handwritten on dr...

"All Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "All Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame with carved rosettes in each corner. Title and "F. U. Hunnewell" are handwritten on drawing.

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror has arched pediment; trefoil finials on top corners; and central urn finial with trailing foliage. Title, "Made for F. E. Moseley 49149" and "7928" are handwritten on drawing...

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Photographs

This series includes photographs of individuals and groups from the Appleton, Weld, Curtis, and Standen families, among others.

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Additional material

This series includes two articles which provide additional information about the collection. The first, "Beacon" by Katherine Rich (published in Old-Time New England) discusses William Sumner Appleton, Jr., his family, and his founding of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (...

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"Beacon"

Rich, K. (1976). Beacon. Old-Time New England, vol. LXVI, nos. 3-4.

Round Table with Shelf

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has overhanging round top with carved edge; one shelf below; four square legs, and Flemish scrolled feet. "Chas. Head" is handwritten on drawing.

Round Pedestal Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top; columnar pedestal support with vasiform and ring turnings; flat tripod base; and bun feet with small knob finials above. "13021" is handwitten on drawing.

"Round Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Round Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has overhanging round top; narrow skirt with molded edge; tapered square pedestal support with carved trim; flat tripod base with carved molding; and large paw feet. Title and design n...

Round Table with Shelf

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has overhanging round top with molded edge; one six-sided shelf below; six tapered reeded legs; and brass cylindrical feet with casters. A handwritten notation states that the table is available in two sizes;...

"Round Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Round Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Small Chippendale-style table has round top with molded edge; columnar pedestal support with ball and ring turnings; three cabriole legs with carved scrolls and foliate mot...

Round Table with Shelf

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top; one six-sided shelf below; and six reeded legs. A handwritten notation states that the table is available in three sizes; "#25" is also handwritten on drawing.

Round Table with Shelf

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top with molded edge; three reeded round legs extending to a three-sided shelf with serpentine edges; and three concave curved legs below shelf terminating in ball-and-claw feet. One dimension and "...

Round Table with Two Shelves

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has overhanging round top with carved edge; one upper and one lower shelf; four legs with carved scroll extending to first shelf followed by tapered round columns with ball turnings at top and carved acanthus...

"Round Table of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Round Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Small William and Mary-style table has overhanging round top; straight apron; four splayed turned legs; and box stretchers. Title, design notes, "For Groton School" and "#12755"...

"Card Stand of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Card Stand of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Small table has square top with circular recessed area in middle; carved skirt; large elaborately carved pedestal with vasiform, ring and block turnings; square base; and four f...

"Table of English Oak"

Design drawing titled "Table of English Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Small table has square top with carved gadrooned edge; one shelf below with small scroll brackets at bottom corners; and four square legs. Title, design notes, "Made for Stanford White" and "11342" are ha...

"Stand of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Stand of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Small table has rectangular top with molded edge; two drawers with round pulls; reeded stiles; and reeded tapered round legs wth carving at top and above tapered cylindrical feet. Title, design notes, "For M...

"Stand of White Mahog."

Design drawing titled "Stand of White Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has square top; narrow skirt; one shelf below; four square legs; spade feet below carved cuffs; and inlaid decoration on skirt and legs. Title, design notes, "Made for W. F. Sheehan ...

"Lamp Stand of Mahog."

Design drawing titled "Lamp Stand of Mahog." rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Stand has square top with molded edge; case that is divided to have a cupboard on one side and an open book shelf on the other; molded bottom edge of case; columnar stiles wit...

Small Bowfront Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical style-rectangular table has bowed front and apron; four tapered square legs; spade feet; and extensive inlay decoration including: rectangular plaque on skirt contaiing an oval cartouche, kylix and garlands; di...

"Hall Cabinet Painted Ivory White"

Design drawing titled "Hall Cabinet" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Small cabinet has square top with molded edge; case with one drawer; one shelf below; square legs; and estensive carved or painted decoration including case with central oval cartouche amid foliate scrolling garla...

"Table All Gold"

Design drawing titled "Table All Gold" rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rococo Revival-style rectangular rable has serpentine edges on all sides; marble top with molded edge; shaped skirt with elaborately carved scrolls, foliage, and shells on crosshatched...

"Small Table of Teak"

Design drawing titled "Small Table of Teak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Table has rectangular top with molded edge; narrow apron; one shelf below; square legs; and carved feet. Drawing also has partial front view showing shelf at a different height and a different foot. Title, ...

"Revised Card Stand"

Design drawing titled "Revised Card Stand" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Table has rectangular top with recessed circle in middle and carved molding on edge; rectangular pedestal support with recessed panel on front and carved interlaced molding on sides; rectangular base w...

"Small Round Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Small Round Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top; one shelf below; four square legs; and cuffed animal paw feet on casters. Title and "236" are handwritten on drawing.

"Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top; plain columnar pedestal with molded base; flat tripod base; and three large paw feet. Title and "310" are handwritten on drawing.

"Small Round Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Small Round Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Table has round top with large carved rim; three rectangular fluted legs; flat tripod base with bracket feet; and carved acanthus leaves on feet. Title and "246" are handwritten on drawing.

Small Round Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Small table has round top with molded edge; short skirt with molded bottom edge; three curved legs with carved acanthus leaves; and carved flat tripod base with scrolled bracket feet."290" is handwritten on drawing.

"Low Table"

Design drawing titled "Low Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small table has round top with carved molded edge; turned vasiform and ring pedestal with carved acanthus leaves at bottom; flat tripod base with carved ornaments at tips of triangle; and bun feet. Title, desig...