Historic New England

Needlework picture

Embroidered scene from Sterne's Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, depicting Yorick and Maria with her dog. A carriage and the next town in Yorick's journey lie behind them. Frame backed with wallpaper; painted black frame w/ inner and outer (originally) gilt border.

Date: 1790-1798

Maker: Jervis, Maria (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 26028

Accession Number: 1966.1364

Silver-hilted sword

Filigreed handle w/ urn knob on top, motifs of busts in oval w/ sphinxes and swags. Encased in leather scabard w/ silver fittings and leather belt.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 26029

Accession Number: 1966.1365

Wall sconce

A) Bracket: cartouche shaped Queen Anne style. B) Arm has 2 attached reverse "S" curving pieces, curving down, then curving up to meet stem of drip pan; beaded banding on base of drip pan and cylindrical socket.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26030

Accession Number: 1966.1366.1AB

Wall sconce

A) Bracket: cartouche shaped Queen Anne style. B) Arm has 2 attached reverse "S" curving pieces, curving down, then curving up to meet stem of drip pan; beaded banding on base of drip pan and cylindrical socket.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26031

Accession Number: 1966.1366.2AB

Sconce

Queen Anne style. Earred, shield-shaped wall mount. Spiral arm ending in form of swan head supporting cylindrical socket and circular drip plate.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26032

Accession Number: 1966.1367.1AB

Sconce

Queen Anne style. Earred, shield-shaped wall mount. Spiral arm ending in form of swan head supporting cylindrical socket and circular drip plate.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26033

Accession Number: 1966.1367.2AB

Knife box and liner

A) Hinged lid, flat then sloping down to curved frt. inlaid oval in center of lid; 3 "Prince of Wales" feathers joined by band at bottom. Ivory knob, keyhole in teardrop shaped inlay. Striped inlay stringing along all outside edges of box w/ double band on lid. Inside lid has stringing inlaid border...

Date: 1765-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 26034

Accession Number: 1966.1368AB

Punch bowl

Deep bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. White body w/ overglaze polychrome enamel floral sprig design (interior and exterior). Enamel border.

Date: 1755-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26035

Accession Number: 1966.1373

Decanter

A) Decanter: blown glass w/ wheel engraved border of leaves intertwined w/ striped curving band (at shoulder), engraved stars thru out. B) Stopper: scalloped faces and edge.

Date: 1715-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26036

Accession Number: 1966.1374.1AB

Decanter

A) Decanter: blown glass w/ wheel engraved border of leaves intertwined w/ striped curving band (at shoulder), engraved stars thru out. B) Stopper: scalloped faces and edge.

Date: 1715-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26037

Accession Number: 1966.1374.2AB

Law book

Brown. Rectangular shape. "Acts & Laws for H.M. Provence...New Hampshire in New England"; "1696-1725" stamped on spine. Printed on title page "Sold by Eleazor Russell at his shop in Portsmouth".

Date: 1716-1726

Maker: Green, B. (Printer)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26038

Accession Number: 1966.1375

Carpet

"Soumak"--type carpet. Blues and ivory on red background, geometric design; ends w/ fringe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26039

Accession Number: 1966.1376

Linen sample

Blue-green, yellow, white woven plain linen sample w/ three hemmed edges, one selvage.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26040

Accession Number: 1966.1377

Sampler

Alphabet, numbers, "Esther Walker Wrought this Sampler in the 9 Year of her Age 1787. And one that dothin Wealth abound her Fortune is 10 000 L"

Date: 1787

Maker: Walker, Esther, b. 1778 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26041

Accession Number: 1966.1378

Fireplace fender

Curved form w/ brass molding at top and bottom. Central wire network in diamond-swag-diamond pattern.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron alloy

GUSN: 26042

Accession Number: 1966.1379

Coat of Arms

Elaborate pencil sketch of Gilman Coat of Arms w/ booted leg in central cartouche w/ cross leaves and scroll at bottom w/ motto, "By the name of Gilman." Armoured head and arm w/ arrow amid feathers or feathered scroll at top. Black painted frame w/ plain moulding and inner gilt edge, under glass.

Date: 1837

Maker: Gilman, William Abbot (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26043

Accession Number: 1966.1416

Andirons

Bulbous head w/ facetted central element. Numerous "turning"-like elements w/ incised lines and banding on neck and body. Square base w/ shaped apron and two modified scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron supports at back.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26044

Accession Number: 1966.1431

Candlesticks

Square beaded socket. Columnar form w/ fluted base. Base w/ molded swag design over a central medallion (3 sides w/ sunflowers; 1 side w/ heraldic form of man's leg in stocking or nail armor.) Black leg= Gilman family crest.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26045

Accession Number: 1966.1438AB

Hearth brush

Turned handle w/ metal hood for hanging, tufts of horse hair inserted in holes of turned back.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26046

Accession Number: 1979.6

Map

"An Exact Mapp/ of/ New England/ and New York"; marked "1702" in red pencil/ink. Hand colored. Grey marbilized paper strips on black wood frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Morden, Robert (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26047

Accession Number: 1979.54

Ladle

Deep circular bowl with shallow lip. Dark brown slightly striated handle, twisted spiral at end with silver tip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26048

Accession Number: 1979.57

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26049

Accession Number: 1979.58.1

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26050

Accession Number: 1979.58.2

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25851

Accession Number: 1973.23AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25852

Accession Number: 1973.24AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25853

Accession Number: 1973.25AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25854

Accession Number: 1973.26AB

Side Chair

Part of a set of four Queen Anne style side chairs. Stiles chamfered. Pronounced curve to back. Cabriole legs. Pad feet. Rear legs chamfered. "H" stretchers and rear stretcher; vase shaped splat. Yoke crest rail; scalloped skirt on seat rail. Yoke of crest rail not pronounced. High splat shoe (2"). ...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25855

Accession Number: 1973.28

Chair

One in set of four Queen Anne style side chairs. Stiles chamfered. Pronounced curve to back. Cabriole legs. Pad feet. Rear legs chamfered. "H" stretchers and rear stretcher; vase shaped splat. Yoke crest rail; scalloped skirt on seat rail. Yoke of crest rail not pronounced. High splat shoe (2"). No ...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25856

Accession Number: 1973.29

Chair

One in set of four Queen Anne style side chairs. Stiles chamfered. Pronounced curve to back. Cabriole legs. Pad feet. Rear legs chamfered. "H" stretchers and rear stretcher; vase shaped splat. Yoke crest rail; scalloped skirt on seat rail. Yoke of crest rail not pronounced. High splat shoe (2"). No ...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25857

Accession Number: 1973.30

Marmion and DeWilton

Based on Sir Walter Scott's novel, the two knights on horseback prepare to charge each other with lances on a moonlit night. Colors are muted, predominantly ochre and blue. Signed and dated. Reverse of stretcher bears the Metropolitan Museum of Art's label, listing title and provenance as Robert We...

Date: 1880

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25858

Accession Number: 1973.31

Corner Chair

Mahogany Chippendale corner chair with squared seat reupholstered in green leather. Four straight legs with beaded outside edges; on casters. Plain square cross stretchers. Two "owl's eye" splats enclosed by three turned arms (2 side, 1 rear) supporting the flat semi-circular rail at rear.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 25859

Accession Number: 1973.35

Slant-top Desk

Maple desk in the Chippendale style. Tiger maple. Four graduated drawers with solid brasses (new and replaced). Two rectangular fall-front supports with flat, round brass pulls. Fall-front opens to reveal central door flanked by split applied columns. Door reveals central door flanked by split app...

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 25860

Accession Number: 1975.185

Coat of Arms

Framed coat of arms. Watercolor painted arms feature oval crest with gold shield and three birds' heads on a white background. Elaborately molded gesso and gilt rectangular frame. Under glass.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 25861

Accession Number: 1955.273

Lithograph

Polychrome lithograph under glass and in rectangular gesso and gilt frame. Entitled: "The storming of Chapultepec Sept. 13th 1847." Portrays soldiers in battle w/ a large fort in upper background. Published by Sarony and Major, 117 Fulton Street, New York and distributed by N. Currier, 152 Nassau St...

Date: 1848

Maker: Sarony & Major (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25862

Accession Number: 1955.274

Membership certificate

Membership certificate in the Society of the Cincinnati for Lt. Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey, dated August 14, 1882. Plain molded rectangular wood frame. Under glass.

Date: 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25863

Accession Number: 1955.275

Carpet section

Square fragment in red, pink and green (3 strips sewn together). Patterned floral and geometric motifs.

Date: 1845-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25864

Accession Number: 1955.316

Slant-top Desk

Four straight, tapered, rectangular legs support rectangular case with hinged, slant top and plain back splashboard or gallery. Top opens to reveal compartmented interior of four rectangular cubbyholes. Entire piece is grain painted in yellow and tans to imitate figured maple.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25865

Accession Number: 1955.317

Transit box

A) Brass transit for engineering and surveying. B) Tripod support of unidentified wood. Plain round tapered legs w/ brass mount at top to support transit. C) Mahogany box w/ fittings to hold transit body.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25866

Accession Number: 1955.318A-C

Bed

Double bed w/ tall serpentine head board enclosing an oval molded panel and supported by two shaped posts. Foot board curves around to meet straight side rails. Corresponding shorter floor board w/ bracket feet.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 25867

Accession Number: 1955.319

Photograph

Browntone photo of cadets in uniform firing cannons on the campus of West Point (presumably). Campus in background.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25868

Accession Number: 1955.320

Portrait of H. W. Casey

Pencil and watercolor portrait of Harry Weir Casey. Oval portrait of young man in coat, cravat and pin. Elaborate pierced, carved wooden frame with gilt inner frame; under glass.

Date: ca. 1884

Maker: Pach, G. W., 1845-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25869

Accession Number: 1955.321

Photograph

Elaborately molded wooden frame; under glass; browntone photograph of the 7th regiment lined up in front of a large building. Regiment of Edward Pearce Casey (1864-1940).

Date: 1886

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25870

Accession Number: 1955.322

Watercolor

Watercolor of cannon in rectangular wooden frame w/ grain painted front and incised floral and geometric decoration at the corners, picked out in white; under glass. Pen and watercolor drawing cannon and its mount done in shades of black and brown on white paper.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wash (coating)

GUSN: 25871

Accession Number: 1955.323

Chair

Simple Victorian side chair. Plain wooden frame, probably oak w/ caned seat. Turned front legs. Two stretchers on three sides w/ single stretcher in rear. Plain rectangular seat. Squared stiles enclose three spindles w/ reeded fronts. Single beaded groove in rectangular crest rail.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25872

Accession Number: 1955.324

Shoeshine kit

Rectangular mahogany box w/ hook clasps. Contains 2 brushes and a bottle opener.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25873

Accession Number: 1955.325

Bootblacking box

Blue-stained, rectangular wooden shoe box. Removable conforming lid w/ iron handle, revealing interior w/ a platform supporting a raised, foot-shaped form. 4 peg feet. Nailed, dovetailed, and peg construction.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25874

Accession Number: 1955.326AB

Tavern table

Tavern table--rectangular top w/ curved stepped molding projecting over a straight skirt w/ projecting blocks on corners. Circular ball and tapered legs w/ square block at junction w/ H-shaped turned and block stretchers. Tagged "Wickford Landing Rhode Island Freight."

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 25875

Accession Number: 1955.327

Chest

6-board chest painted gray. Rectangular form with flat hinged top and beaded rim projecting down. Small key hole at top center. Sides have applied rectangular molded wooden handles. Dovetail construction. Interior unfinished.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25876

Accession Number: 1955.328

Mess kit

Woven wicker basket w/ wooden frame. Contains a camping set. 3 tall rectangular tin canisters (2 small and one large), each w/ flat lid and "D" ring handle. Tin divider in basket attached to circular tin ring which supports two corner "C" shaped low corner canisters w/ "D" ring handle. 1 tall corner...

Date: 1861-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), wicker

GUSN: 25877

Accession Number: 1955.329

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