Historic New England

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5130

Accession Number: 1971.527.5AB

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5131

Accession Number: 1971.527.6AB

Tumbler

Straight sided cylinder with gilt lip and vine-like band; scattered gilt stars on lower body, unpolished pontil.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5132

Accession Number: 1971.527.8

Cordial Glass

Wine glass and cordial are of same proportions with rounded bowl with tapered stem and flared foot; gilt lip and band of vine pattern; scattered stars; unpolished pontil.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5133

Accession Number: 1971.527.10

Decanter

Free blown, rectangular or square base with pontil, straight walls, sloping shoulders, short neck, flared lip, ball-shaped finial ground stopper, shoulders decorated with gilt foliage and stars, top half of stopper finial gilded; gilt numbers in decanters occassionally have corresponding gilt number...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5134

Accession Number: 1971.527.7AB

Wine Glass

Wine glass and cordial are of same proportions with rounded bowl with tapered stem and flared foot; gilt lip and band of vine pattern.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5135

Accession Number: 1971.527.9

Vase

A) Vase: hollow stem and foot, baluster-shaped body ornamented with gilt butterfly, dragon fly, moth, other insects and stringing. B) Cover: stepped domed cover with gilt stringing.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 5136

Accession Number: 1971.528.1AB

Vase

A) Vase: hollow stem and foot, baluster-shaped body ornamented with gilt butterfly, dragon fly, moth, other insects and stringing. B) Cover: stepped domed cover with gilt stringing.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 5137

Accession Number: 1971.528.2AB

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5138

Accession Number: 1971.529.1

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5139

Accession Number: 1971.529.2

Coaster

Circular, flat base, straight walls, black ground, decorated outer edge features a wide gilt band crosshatched in white and centering two white and black rosettes within octagonal reserves, used for wine bottles.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering

GUSN: 5140

Accession Number: 1971.529.3

Jamb Hook

Detachable prong which inserts into strap on fireplace front is connected to C-shaped hooks with urn finials which have engraved swags.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5141

Accession Number: 1971.530D

Andiron

A & B) Two double spuned cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet support a square plinth with a pseudo-classic column above, on the capital is a double urn finial both with engraved swags and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5142

Accession Number: 1971.530B

Jamb Hook

Detachable prong which inserts into strap on fireplace front is connected to C-shaped hooks with urn finials which have engraved swags.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5143

Accession Number: 1971.530C

Andiron

A & B) Two double spuned cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet support a square plinth with a pseudo-classic column above, on the capital is a double urn finial both with engraved swags and tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5144

Accession Number: 1971.530A

Fireplace Shovel

Scoop has bell-shaped profile, long cylindrical iron handle, brass cylindrical grip with lemon-shaped finial.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5145

Accession Number: 1971.531A

Fireplace Tongs

Y-shaped, forged iron pincers, cylindrical brass grip with lemon-shaped finial.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5146

Accession Number: 1971.531B

Fender

U-shaped serpentine fornted forged iron base and top separated by a screen formed of two layers of elliptically shaped wire members with both layers set in opposite directions; the top and base are further separated by iron rods set at regular intervals; across top are a brass sheath and three turne...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5147

Accession Number: 1971.532

Tole Tray

Octagonal shape, canted gallery with pieced handles, black ground, two gilded and painted floral and foliage borders.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5148

Accession Number: 1971.533

Engraving

Colored engraving of a young boy seated with his dog in front of a field of ripe wheat; original gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Ward, James (Engraver)

Material: coloring, engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5149

Accession Number: 1971.534

Engraving

Hand colored engraving, view of battle scene, foreground landscape occupied by four British soldiers on horseback and several other people viewing the battle; wooden frame with applied gilt, gesso and black enamel paint.

Date: 1816

Maker: Tanner, B. (Engraver) Rogers & Esler (Printer) Reinagle, H. (Painter)

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5150

Accession Number: 1971.535

Engraving

Black and white engraving of Battle of New Orleans; wooden frame with gilt and gesso applied.

Date: 1815

Maker: Debucourt, F.L. (Engraver) Ladotte, Hthe. (Painter)

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

GUSN: 5151

Accession Number: 1971.536

Portrait of James Madison

Standing full figure; torso turned slightly to left; right hand resting on chair; left hand extended pointing to map on table; neo-classical column and drapery in background.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Edwin, D. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5152

Accession Number: 1971.537

Engraving

Hand-colored engraving of the Battle on Lake Erie (1813) with view of battling ships.

Date: 1815

Maker: Murray Draper Fairman & Co. (Engraver) Sully & Kearny (Painter) Webster, James (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5153

Accession Number: 1971.538

Engraving

Hand-colored engraving of the Battle on Lake Erie (1813); a panoramic view of several ships, the figures of Perry and his crew in their rowboat in right center.

Date: 1815

Maker: Murray Draper Fairman & Co. (Engraver) Sully & Kearny (Painter) Webster, James (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5154

Accession Number: 1971.539

Engraving

Colored engraving depicts the engagement between two ships.

Date: 1813

Maker: Birch, Thomas (Painter) Tiebout, Cornelius (Engraver) Webster, James (Publisher)

Material: coloring, engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5155

Accession Number: 1971.540

Shelf Clock

A) Clock: French feet; shaped apron; simple bead moulding around lower door; crossbanded upper door; scrolled pediment; painted clock face; brass pendulum. B) Rectangular shelf with curved corners, supported by an S-scrolled projection.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5156

Accession Number: 1971.541AB

Rug

Rectangular; five borders; central medallion; intertwining vine and floral motifs; colors: rose and black over beige.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knotting, asymmetrical knots, wool (textile)

GUSN: 5157

Accession Number: 1971.542

Drop Leaf Table

Four castered rope-turned legs, straight apron, rectangular top with two D-shaped drop leaves; two slots beneath top at one end as if to support an extension; stained red.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5158

Accession Number: 1971.543

Side Chair

Four bamboo-turned raked legs and stretchers, saddle seat, bamboo-turned stiles connected by a tablet, five vertical bamboo-turned spindles, now painted dark brown.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), hardwood

GUSN: 5159

Accession Number: 1971.544A

Side Chair

Four bamboo-turned raked legs and stretchers, saddle seat, bamboo-turned stiles connected by a tablet, five vertical bamboo-turned spindles, now painted dark brown.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), hardwood

GUSN: 5160

Accession Number: 1971.544B

Side Chair

Four bamboo-turned raked legs and stretchers, saddle seat, bamboo-turned stiles with two top rails centering on octagonal panel, five vertical bamboo-turned spindles, now painted dark brown.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), hardwood

GUSN: 5161

Accession Number: 1971.545

Plate Warmer

Four cabriole legs with pad feet support an upright box with a hinged front door, open back and a cane molded edge below the flat top, original paint: black ground with a stenciled floral design in orange, cream and gilt. 2 shelves, 2 ring handles.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5162

Accession Number: 1971.546

Etching

Each a rectangular horizontal architectural view in black and white. .3) Exterior view of road and gate to the Tower of London.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 6515

Accession Number: 1971.1315.3

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6516

Accession Number: 1971.1316.1

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6517

Accession Number: 1971.1316.2

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6518

Accession Number: 1971.1316.3

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6519

Accession Number: 1971.1316.4

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6520

Accession Number: 1971.1316.5

Print

Views of Hampton Court Palace, each impression in sepia tone.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product), toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 6521

Accession Number: 1971.1316.6

Envelope

Portfolio cover for views of Hampton Court Palace.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6522

Accession Number: 1971.1316.7

Easel

Body carved in low relief symmetrical naturalistic design of grapes and vine with branches; hinged curvilinear bar at front bottom edge folds out to hold music or picture; hinged Y shaped support on back forms stand.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 6523

Accession Number: 1971.1317

Fan

Pierced flat ivory stays with intricate scroll-like designs; once had ribbon threaded through stays.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), piercing

GUSN: 6524

Accession Number: 1971.1318

Needle Case

.1A-M) Three carved ivory cylinders threaded to screw together in sections with base and top; contains ten delicate ivory tatting needles.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 6525

Accession Number: 1971.1319.1

Needle Case

2) Partial case; mid-section only to a case similar to .1.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 6526

Accession Number: 1971.1319.2

Bobeche

Mold-blown ruby-colored glass bobeche; flat, circular donut shape with soft diamond pattern on rim.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 6527

Accession Number: 1971.1320.1-4

Pillbox

Circular pillbox with slight indentation at waist; outside is pink enamelled, inside white; lid has copper lip; top enamelled white with black script.

Date: 1800-1971

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enameling

GUSN: 6528

Accession Number: 1971.1321AB

Board Game

"A Movable Planisphere/The Starry Heavens," with a stationary map of the heavens set with a movable dial indicating the constellations visible during any particular month of the year from each hemisphere.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6529

Accession Number: 1971.1322

Photograph

Black and white photographic reproduction of a print of a painted portrait of a woman; under glass with cardboard and grey taped-edged framing style.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 6530

Accession Number: 1971.1323

Silhouette

At left is silhouette of young woman positive-cut-out of white paper, facing right; at right, an elderly woman with cap cut-out of white paper facing left; framed together in black painted rectangular wood frame; under glass; black mat with two gilded oval reserves.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6531

Accession Number: 1971.1324.1

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