Historic New England

Box

Rectangular form with sliding cover, projecting rounded handle at one end, sides with raised panels incised with a circle and flower motif enclosed by sawtooth patterned chip-carved borders; handle also incised with flower and circle; old brown paint.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, incising, maple (wood)

GUSN: 2282

Accession Number: 1991.290

Candlestand

Cherry tripod base candlestnad with turned baluster and round top covered with decorated floor cloth.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), oilcloth, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2283

Accession Number: 1991.291

Chest

Joined chest. Riven oak, pine, and maple. Atlantic white cedar moldings on panels. Overhanging hinged lid with molded edge and pegged cleats on case. Molded and sawtooth carved top front rail over three recessed panels enclosed by muntins with applied turned split spindles. Center panel with notche...

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), joining, white cedar (wood)

GUSN: 2284

Accession Number: 1991.292

Sail Maker's Bag

Canvas sail maker's bag, of long, vertical duffle-bag shape, natural color, handstitched, the top of copper gromets laced with thin roping ending in macrame', the front of the bag bearing the initials "H.W." in black paint.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, macrame (technique), rope, thread

GUSN: 2285

Accession Number: 1991.293

Sail Maker's Bag

Tubular-shaped off-white bag with hand-sewn seams, narrows to top drawstring and closure; macrame' knotted shoulder straps and hanging device; the gromets are hand-sewn with string.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, macrame (technique)

GUSN: 2286

Accession Number: 1991.294

Trade Bag Panel

Rectangular piece of burlap trade bag, two selvage ends, two rough ends, incribed with penmanship, "Baker & Lincoln / Hingham / to be left at / Elm St. Stage Office / Boston"; reverse has stenciled "WX (in diamond) 66" marks.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, ink

GUSN: 2287

Accession Number: 1991.295

Coverlet

Bedspread/coverlet of nearly square form, comprised of four panels, quilted with centeral tulip over heart embroidered with initials and date "LB 1803" enclosed by scrolled feathering, palmettes, floral sprigs, corner leaves, and three-sided half-feather pattern border with hearts in each corner; gr...

Date: 1803

Maker: Batchelder, Lydia (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2288

Accession Number: 1991.296

Coverlet

"Linsey-woolsey" coverlet/bedspread of suared form with bottom corners cut out; comprised on three panels, quilted with diamond blocks set in diagonal rows, each containing floral, palmetic and feather-quilted motif set against group of quilted parallel diagonal lines, scalloped feather pattern wher...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2289

Accession Number: 1991.297

Blanket

Handwoven wool blanket, rectangular form of one panel, natural color with taupe stripe at both ends, wheel designs at each corner embroidered in rose, taupe, butternut and yellow; loose buttonhole stitch (rose) decoratively trimming edges; remains of initial at one corner.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving, yarn

GUSN: 2290

Accession Number: 1991.298

Blanket

Large woven wool blanket of rectangular form, one panel, of natural ecru color with taupe stripe at each end, four corners decorated with wool-embroidered wheel designs in taupe with inner squares of rose, butternut and cream wool, worn overcast edge in loose buttonhole stitch in rose thread.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2291

Accession Number: 1991.299

Blanket

Square form, of home spun and woven white boiled wool with taupe stripe at one end, and embroidered with taupe wool yarns with wheel-like devices at two corners.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving, yarn

GUSN: 2292

Accession Number: 1991.300

Crib Blanket

Woven wool blanket, natural ecru with polychrome striped bands at ends, embroidered with wheel decoration at corners in red, green, yellow; red cross-stitch decoratively trimming each end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2293

Accession Number: 1991.301

Piece of a Blanket

A corner of a blanket: rectangular piece of white boiled wool with band of taupe at one end; one corner embroidered with butternut and yellow wool yarns in a wheel-like device.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2294

Accession Number: 1991.302

Blanket

Rectangular form of off-white wool woven with band of dark blue at each end, the corners embroidered with wheel-like devices in navy, yellow and rose wool yarns; the ends overcast with rose embroidery.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2295

Accession Number: 1991.303

Settle

The high straight back comprised of four horizontal boards over a shallow plank seat enclosed by shaped end bands that form arm rests and flare to back base. In old red paint.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2296

Accession Number: 1991.304

Pipkin

Open pot of round form with slightly flared rim with straight tapering handle, raised on three long splayed feet.

Date: 1740-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2297

Accession Number: 1991.305

Pipkin

Open pot of round form with straight tapering handle, raised on three splayed legs.

Date: 1740-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2298

Accession Number: 1991.306

Andiron

Brass steeple-shaped finial on blade-form iron shaft decorated with notches and brass boss; raised on trestle feet.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2299

Accession Number: 1991.307B

Tin Kitchen

Of almost tubular form, open at one long side; centered handle at top with iron spit; spit handle extends through one end; this end is pierced to hold spur on spit handle; a spout and spit "point" at other end; raised on front wire posts which end in rings at top and rear tin strap legs.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2300

Accession Number: 1991.308

Spit

Spit with slotted shaft and bent crank handle supported on trestle base with penny-shaped ends; spit is held by U-shaped and ring-ended uprights.

Date: 1700-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2301

Accession Number: 1991.309

Carver Chair

Carver-type chair with turned rear uprights with spool and egg shaped finials joined by a turned crest rail, and rod-like second and lower rails enclosing three turned spindles; turned front posts with ball-shaped hand holds, incised rod-turned arms over a painted splint seat, turned box stretchers...

Date: 1680-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2302

Accession Number: 1991.310

Shelf Clock

Pine or maple. Molded flat pediment on square hood with conforming glazed door with reverse painted spandrels of red and black abstract flowerheads on white ground; enclosing black and white painted metal dial with roman numerals and inscription (see Inscription). On a waisted case with molded corni...

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Brackett, Reuben (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2303

Accession Number: 1991.311

"Taunton Chest" Box

Overhanging molded rectangular lid with cotter-pin hinges, on case with single drawer, molded base, half round molding outlines case front and drawer; painted red-brown and decorated with fruit tree over two spread-wing birds in white, red, brown.

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: Attributed to Crosman, Robert, 1707-1799 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2304

Accession Number: 1991.312

Electric "Bottle" Lamp

Olive-brown color with double "collared" rim on long tapered neck and cylindrical base. Fitted as an electrical lamp with clip-on paper shade. The underside has deep "kick up" base.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 2305

Accession Number: 1991.313

Foot Warmer

Drum-like form, the pierced and punch-decorated tin panels held by wood frame with four turned spindles at sides. Metal bail handle. Wood stained red.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2306

Accession Number: 1991.314

Hatbox & Hat

Hatbox (A): A six-sided form with cotter-pin hinged lid withd applied flat molding at edges; top of box lined with newsprint dated June 10, 1795, inscribed "Sold by Benjamin Russell, State Street, Boston," the base of box lined with a 1792 Newport theatre play bill; box painted reddish-brown, of na...

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), linen (material), paper (fiber product), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 2307

Accession Number: 1991.315AB

Ratcheting Trammel

A trammel composed of straight shaft with hanging hole and notched shaft with hole at terminus, held together by two shaped and pierced wood bars that allow adjustment of length; painted yellow-green.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2308

Accession Number: 1991.316

Betty Lamp

Iron hanging hook with curved end and two smaller hooks on arched arm hold covered Betty Lamp with heart-shaped cover "key" on flattened, circular form with rounded spout extension at one end. Also has short chain with pick at end hanging from arched arm.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2309

Accession Number: 1991.317

Bird Cage with Stuffed Parrot

Large molded ring with disc and two shaped hooks holds conical-shaped top on cylindrical body comprised of tube-like bars with molded circular base; interior of cage with hanging ring, tubular perch and tin door with hasp; cage holds a stuffed parrot.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: soldering, taxidermy, Aves (class), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2310

Accession Number: 1991.318

Trammel with Grease Lamp

The twisted iron shaft with hook terminus is connected to a notched shaft by ring and a hinged, pierced rectangular plate. The notched shaft has loop at end which holds an open square form grease lamp hanging from a twisted shaft. A chain (missing a piece) attached to lamp's shaft.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2311

Accession Number: 1991.319

Blanket

Of rectangular form, comprised of two panels with handsewn center seam. It has beige, off white and faded butternut yarns woven in a 1/2 inch overall check pattern with butternut horizontal and off white 'puckered' vertical bars on a beige ground. It has a rolled edge on three sides.

Date: 1820-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 2312

Accession Number: 1991.320

Table

Overhanging rectangular single board top with bread board ends and molded edge. Two baluster-turned legs with trestle feet joined by medial baluster-turned stretcher. Painted red. Two large cleats support table top.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2413

Accession Number: 1991.436

Hatchment

Square form, a coat of arms and shield of three etoiles and three fleur-de-lis under crown and horse (upper body of) enclosed by foliate scrolls painted in white, black, red and gold on red-brown ground. Worked in a diamond-shaped format. Black painted molded frame.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: Bowditch, Harold, Dr. (Maker) Eaton, Peter (Vendor)

Material: linen (material), oil paint (paint), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2414

Accession Number: 1991.437

Tavern Table

Overhanging rectangular top; bread board ends; on base with shaped front apron; applied molding; straight side and back aprons; four block and ball turned legs. Legs joined by box stretchers and medial stretcher. Medial, front and back stretchers basuster turned. Painted black.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2415

Accession Number: 1991.438

Snow Goose Carving

Large wooden carved goose painted white. Intended to hang. With wings spread and open beak with red tongue.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2416

Accession Number: 1991.439

Standing Heron "Confidence" Decoy

Wooden carved and painted "confidence" decoy with flat body, dark gray on sides; light green below and on neck; yellow bill.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2417

Accession Number: 1991.440

Cormorant Decoy

Wooden carved decoy representing a cormorant painted black with a yellow hooked bill and webbed feet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2418

Accession Number: 1991.441

Hanging Watch Case

Triangular-shaped backboard pierced with a hanging hole over a rectangular case; leather hinged door fitted with a glazed circular aperture; opens to a wool-lined interior. Wire hook and eye closing. Painted red. Holds watch.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 2419

Accession Number: 1991.442

Pocket watch

Round silver case with glazed door reveals a porcelain dial. Polychrome-painted with three-masted ships at battle and a small rowboat in foreground; enclosed by arabic numerals. No hands.

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: King, P. (Watchmaker) W. W. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, silver (metal)

GUSN: 2420

Accession Number: 1991.443

Side Chair

The chair has a yoke-shaped chest rail and shaped stiles that enclose a vasiform splat in an upholstered seat; and baluster and block turned front legs that end in Spanish feet. The front stretcher is baluster turned, and the double side stretchers, as well as, the single back stretcher are rod-turn...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, linsey-woolsey, upholstering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2421

Accession Number: 1991.444.1-2

Side Chair

The chair has a scrolling crest rail over a vasiform splat and shaped stiles. It has a leather upholstered seat, set into a seat rail and raised on cabriole front legs with carved and scrolled knees and pad feet. It has a straight, rounded back and legs with "hoof" feet.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, upholstering, walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 2422

Accession Number: 1991.445

Book Stand

A Chippendale music stand with a tripod base, with turned baluster and adjustable tilt support with brass candle holder. It has a turned central column that terminates in three snake feet. A horizontal arm fitted with a wooden screw projects from the back of the column. Into this fits a round member...

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2423

Accession Number: 1991.446

Bidet

A deep, rectangular box-like top with a beaded upper edge and molded lower lip, which lifts to reveal a kidney-shaped hole for the basin. It has a straight skirt and four turned legs. It has a clear finish.

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2424

Accession Number: 1991.447

Settee

A double chair back with gently arched crest rails, that have spirally carved ears over pierced and carved splat patterns, with intertwined elements, scrolls and quatrefoil devices. The serpentine shaped arms have carved, scrolling hand holds that are raised on an arched arm support. The beaded edge...

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 2425

Accession Number: 1991.448

Desk

Desk. Mahogany. Flat rectangular top with brass gallery surmounts slanting top with molded edge and four-drawer serpentine front case. Molded base raised on ogee feet. Base molding centers a sunburst carved pendant. Slant top opens to a fitted interior with three central short drawers with plas...

Date: 1780-1785

Maker: Attributed to Toppan, Abner, Mr. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), imitation leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2426

Accession Number: 1991.449

Queen Anne Drop-leaf Table

A drop-leaf table with narrow a rectangular top, with 2 dimensional shaped hinged leaves on a shaped end skirt, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. When the leaves are open, the table is an oval shape. It still has the original old red finish.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 2427

Accession Number: 1991.450

Windsor Side Chair

A "birdcage" or rod back Windsor chair, with a slightly bowed crest rail over a second crest rail and seven spindles. They lie over a shaped seat and splayed bamboo turned legs with rod turned box stretchers. The legs have been lengthened to make chair desk height. It is painted black.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2428

Accession Number: 1991.451

Chippendale Camel-Back Sofa

A "camel back" sofa with an arched crest rail and tall scrolling arms and serpentine seat rail. It is raised on eight legs; the front legs are straight, square molded and the back legs are square and flaring back. All are joined by rectangular stretchers. The back, arms and seat are upholstered in p...

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 2429

Accession Number: 1991.452

Tea Table

Country tea table. Rectangular gallery (dish top) surrounded by a raised molding. The shaped skirt has centered pendants. The round legs taper down to pad/button feet. The top is marbleized in black on greenish-grey. The base is a stained curly maple. The finish appears to be original.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), graining, staining

GUSN: 2430

Accession Number: 1991.453

Card Table

Georgian mahogany card table of Chippendale style. It has a three tiered hinged top, with round turreted corners above a frieze drawer with cabriole (swinging)legs. Also, scrolling shield-shaped cabachona (knees) and ball and claw feet. The double top has one of wood and another with depressions for...

Date: 1755-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: baize, brass (alloy), dovetail joints, mahogany (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 2431

Accession Number: 1991.454

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