Historic New England

Footstool

Footstool. Plywood and horeshair. Circular cushion upholstered in rose satin brocade. Plywood base stained dark with molded skirt. Rests on five ring-and-ball-turned feet.

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 69725

Accession Number: 1969.1703

Pitcher

Leaf & vine handle; decor. with rustic figs. , leaves & vines

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: repoussé, metal

GUSN: 69726

Accession Number: 1969.1705

Animal Figurine

Shaggy dog; seated; tongue out; tail over footed circular pedestal

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mene, P. T. (Maker)

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 69727

Accession Number: 1969.1706

Coaster

Circular; dished bottom, rolloed edge; overall arabic motifs

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 69728

Accession Number: 1969.1707

Dish

Triangular; rounded corners, sirc foot, embossed crayfish

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69729

Accession Number: 1969.1708

Bellows

Plain rectangular handles; circular body with circular turned motif; brass nozzle

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 69730

Accession Number: 1969.1709

Winder

Turned circular base; pole; 2 adj yarn winders; turned cup for yarn

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 69731

Accession Number: 1969.1711

Footstool

2 rounded rockers; urn shaped sides; turned stretcher; cod. crest

Date: 1890-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 69732

Accession Number: 1969.1712

Electric Lamp

Pln column, triangle base with ball feet; folded paper shade

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), gilt bronze

GUSN: 69733

Accession Number: 1969.1713

Desk

Desk with rectangular leather top. Kneehole and long central drawer flanked by two sets of four drawers each, decorated with leaf carving.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), leather, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 69734

Accession Number: 1969.1714

Coaster

Circular; dished bottom; broad rim; geom. motifs araboc in appear.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 69735

Accession Number: 1969.1718

Ashtray

Oval, scalloped edge; brn field, central blue flower

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, metal

GUSN: 69736

Accession Number: 1969.1729

Ashtray

Oval, scalloped edge; red/brn field; polychrome floral motif

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, metal

GUSN: 69737

Accession Number: 1969.1730

Figurine

White; female bust, head to proper left; flowers in hair; spool pedestal.

Date: 1835-1874

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

GUSN: 69738

Accession Number: 1969.1731

Vase

Olive green, white, gilt; sq base, urn, mask handles; mixed bouquet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: J. Pouyat Limoges (Manufacturer)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 69739

Accession Number: 1969.1732.1

Vase

Olive green, white, gilt; sq base, urn, mask handles; mixed bouquet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: J. Pouyat Limoges (Manufacturer)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 69740

Accession Number: 1969.1732.2

Clock

Pavilion form; 4 fluted columns, lions; sunburst pendulum

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), enameling, gilding, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69741

Accession Number: 1969.1733

Electric Lamp

Ivory; circular base; rectangular body, glob etched shade; chinese form

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 69742

Accession Number: 1969.1734.1

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Ivory; circular base; rectangular body, glob etched shade; Chinese form.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 69743

Accession Number: 1969.1734.2

Figurine

Triangular composition; reclined male; sword; chest wound; head down

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), marble (rock)

GUSN: 69744

Accession Number: 1969.1735

Letter Rack

Red; flared sides; horse and riders motif; four ball feet

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 69745

Accession Number: 1969.1737

Spyglass

Brn marblized; double barrell; black case with flush cap

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 69746

Accession Number: 1969.1738

Electric Lamp

Yellow, green, red; cylindrical; bird and water lily, reserve panels on shade

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), creamware, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69747

Accession Number: 1969.1739.1

Electric Lamp

Yellow, green, red; cylindrical; bird and water lily, reserve panels on shade

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), creamware, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69748

Accession Number: 1969.1739.2

Electric Lamp

Ox blood red; vasiform; Chinese birds and flowers on shade; circular base

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paper (fiber product), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69749

Accession Number: 1969.1740

Easy Chair

Brn; red, green, white slip covers; overstuffed seat; tufted back

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, coating (material), leather, wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69750

Accession Number: 1969.1741.1

Easy Chair

Brn; red, green, white slip covers; overstuffed seat; tufted back

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, coating (material), leather, wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69751

Accession Number: 1969.1741.2

Easy Chair

Red, tufted, floral motif; short turned legs and arm supports

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 69752

Accession Number: 1969.1742

Pen Tray

Rectangular with curved ends; dished, footed; black, gilt; oriental scene

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69753

Accession Number: 1969.1743

Fountain Pen

Fountain pen made of marbelized black plastic with gold. Screw-on cap.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 69754

Accession Number: 1969.1744

Paper Punch

Black paper punch with gold trim; rectangular body, a hinged lever, and two spring punches

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Sieber & Trussell (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 69955

Accession Number: 1969.2963

Storage Basket

Black circular storage basket with base curves into four feet; bentwood handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 69956

Accession Number: 1969.2964

Tray

Lt brown, black, red, green; oval; dancing peasants, floral mosaic border

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69957

Accession Number: 1969.2965

Picture Hook

Drk patina; circular head; relief beading and leaf motif

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, iron (metal), pressing

GUSN: 69958

Accession Number: 1969.2967.1

Handpress

Rectangular box with drawer; remov press plate; x-bar support; press scr

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69959

Accession Number: 1969.2971

Fan

Red, blue, white; u-shaped; geisha with flowers

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69960

Accession Number: 1969.1855

Zanzibar Chair

Bowed scrolled crest; circular hand holds; c curve arm support; turned front leg

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, rosewood (wood), teak (wood), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69961

Accession Number: 1969.2972

Throw Pillow

Rectangular ; blue, white trim

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 69962

Accession Number: 1969.2973

Dining Table

Rectangular extension dining table with rounded corners; 2 leaves; 4 supports; 1 drawer; and twist turned legs.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 69963

Accession Number: 1969.2975

Board, Backgammon, Checkers

Playing boards for checkers or backgammon in a rectangular case with a molded edge and hinged lid. With eleven disk playing pieces.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69964

Accession Number: 1969.2976

Knife Box

Serpentine frnt; angled lid with patera motif, star inside; brn

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 69965

Accession Number: 1969.2977

Trinket Box

Coffer-shpd; fig'd wood, drk trim; hngd lid, paw ft; ring handles

Date: 1815-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), laminating, leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 69966

Accession Number: 1969.2978

Fire Screen

Black fire screen with 3 ball feet, triangle base with concave sides, and oval screen-empty

Date: 1815-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69967

Accession Number: 1969.2979

Wall Mirror

Flt ovrhang cornice; flank fluted cols; lily/acanth panel; gry

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, mirrors, oak (wood), painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 69968

Accession Number: 1969.2981

Wall Clock

Banjo-type; circular face; trapez case; 1/2 round mold; rectangular base, door

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), enameling, mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 69969

Accession Number: 1969.2982

Electric Lamp

Figure of god Mercury holding gilded staff and torch; square base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 69970

Accession Number: 1969.3085

Kitchen Table

Table. Mahogany. Overhanging rectangular top with beaded edge; one drawer with round wooden pull. Four rectangular stretchers. Rests on ring-and-vase-turned legs.

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 69971

Accession Number: 1969.3087