Historic New England

Pipe cleaning tool collection

Cigar box bearing label w/ written inscription "Blow Pipe Set" contains: 1. Maroon and black velvet cushion marked "A. BERTEIL...PARIS" 2. 7 pill boxes containing 1 rock each 3. small hammer 4. square block of steel 5. 4 pair of tweezers 6. tongs w/ a wooden handle 8. two cylinders of wire mesh...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 26003

Accession Number: 1980.450.1-20

Portrait of William III, King of England (1650-1702)

Oval portrait of William III, King of England, waistlength, looking over right shoulder, dressed in armor. Frame: Originally gilt, wood and plaster frame.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

GUSN: 26005

Accession Number: 1922.50

Portrait of Mary II, Queen of England

Oval waist-length portrait of Mary II, Queen of England, looking slightly to right, in royal costume, roses in left hand. Frame: Plaster and wood, originally gilt.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26006

Accession Number: 1922.51

Side chair

William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Replacement green damask upholstery.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 26007

Accession Number: 1966.1320

Tripod table

Circular flat topped table w/ painted graining on base, turned baluster, 3 plain S-curved legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26008

Accession Number: 1966.1321

Corner chair

Grained corner chair w/ carved curved crest as wide as arms, arms flat and rounded at front; 2 urn-shaped splats and 3 turned stiles; sq. green leather covered slip seat; curved seat rails, 3 straight legs tapering to pad feet; front corner cabriole leg w/ prom. knee and pad ft.; 2 turned intersecti...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26009

Accession Number: 1966.1322

Arm chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Scrolled arms curving outward to circular hand holds. Squared slip seat w/ green damask upholstery. Scalloped seat rail apron. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Rare knee brackets w/ bead lines on inner edge. Turned stretchers, rea...

Date: 1725-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26010

Accession Number: 1966.1323

Fire screen

A) Screen: frame rectangular panel holding floral design worked in needlepoint and cross-stitch, in blues, reds, yellows on brown background. Basket containing flowers surrounded by floral border w/ grapes. B) Stand: long cir. turned pole topped w/ urn; ending in 3 legged bse. Each leg has raised ...

Date: 1915-1950

Maker: The Hayden Company (Maker)

Material: linen (material), mahogany (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26011

Accession Number: 1966.1324AB

Tripod tea table

Circular tilt-top w/ dish-top molded edge. Turned case-shaped central baluster w/ tripod base. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Low-relief leaf motif carved on knees.

Date: 1740-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26012

Accession Number: 1966.1325

Slab table

Rectangular pieced green veinous marble top. Shaped skirt. Nearly straight cabriole legs terminating w/ ball and claw feet.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 26013

Accession Number: 1966.1326

"Torcheres" candlestand

Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on either side, underside of base le...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26014

Accession Number: 1966.1327.1

"Torcheres" candlestand

Reproduction of 1966.1327.1 Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on eith...

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26015

Accession Number: 1966.1327.2

Arm chair

A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, plain square stiles, curved back, arms scrolled downward, rattan seat, turned front legs w/ Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, square plain side rails, rounded back stretcher. B) Purple brocade seatpad, slip seat.

Date: 1725-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26016

Accession Number: 1966.1328AB

Dressing table

Block front, top w/ molding on three sides, front is shaped w/ reverse curves, 2 drawers, bottom being larger, each drawer has two brasses w/ false keyhole brasses; carved apron, cabriole legs w/ pad feet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26017

Accession Number: 1966.1329

Side Chair

Queen Anne-William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Green damask covered seat cushion.

Date: 1735-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26018

Accession Number: 1966.1330.1AB

Side Chair

Queen Anne -William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Blue damask covered seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26019

Accession Number: 1966.1330.2AB

Sconce mirror

Rectangular shaped form. Chipp/QA trans. style. Upper portion of frame scrolled, carved w/ gilt ornament w/ 3 tripart leaves extending from scroll base, set into cir. cut out; 1/2" gilt carved border around frame; lower frame carved; 2 detachable brass candle sconces, brackets affixed to lower frame...

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 26020

Accession Number: 1966.1331A-C

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26021

Accession Number: 1966.1332.1

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26022

Accession Number: 1966.1332.2

Side chair

Reproduction Wm. and Mary style. "Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ s...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: imitation leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26023

Accession Number: 1966.1332.3

Side chair

Reproduction Wm. and Mary style. "Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ s...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: imitation leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26024

Accession Number: 1966.1332.4

Madeleine pan

Rectangular shallow pan w/ raised edges and 6 shallow oval molds.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25553

Accession Number: 1985.65

Fork

Fiddleback w/ modified rat tail end, straight flat shaft w/ flared knop at neck and head w/ 4 bent tines.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal

GUSN: 25554

Accession Number: 1985.66

Knife

Rounded tip w/ flat straight blade, shaped collar, tapered wood handles w/ 2 steel pins and 2 steel stripes.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25555

Accession Number: 1985.67

Knife

Rounded flat straight blade w/ shaped collar. Wood tapered handle w/ 3 steel pins and 2 stripes of steel on sides.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: J. Russell & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25556

Accession Number: 1985.68

Bread pans

Rectangular form w/ canted sides and turned under lip.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25557

Accession Number: 1985.69

Photographic print

Black and white photograph of painting showing Madonna and Christ child surrounded by putti w/ St. Joseph and donkey in background. Framed beaded motif and multiple incised lines. Backing paper marked "Williams & Everett, 508 Washington & 3 & 5 Bedford Sts. Boston".

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Williams & Everett (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25558

Accession Number: 1985.70

Deed box

Undecorated grey-silver colored sheet metal w/ soldered and folded over seams. Rectangular form w/ flat hinged top. Hinged clasp. Bail handles at sides. Two metal shelves inside.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25559

Accession Number: 1985.71

Trunk

Trunk. Leather, wood. Rectangular form with hinged flat lid. Wooden carcass covered with tooled leather. Leather handles on sides lined with canvas.

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25560

Accession Number: 1985.72

Tester bed fragment

Part of partial or "married" set of tester frame elements. Pine. Elongated rectangular board or rail with a groove or notch cut into each end.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25561

Accession Number: 1985.73.1

Tester bed fragment

Part of partial or "married" set of tester frame elements. Pine. Elongated rectangular board or rail with a "tongue" element cut on each end to fit into a grooved joint.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25562

Accession Number: 1985.73.2

Tester bed fragment

Part of partial or "married" set of ester frame elements. Pine. Elongated rectangular board or rail with a groove or notch cut into each end.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25563

Accession Number: 1985.73.3

Tester bed fragment

Part of partial or "married" set of ester frame elements. Pine. Elongated bowed or arched rail with brown copper plate attached to underside.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25564

Accession Number: 1985.73.4

Trunk

Trunk. Hide, pine, wrought iron. Lined with pages from "The Safety & Perpetuity of the British State" (no date). Rectangular form with domed hinged lid. Pine carcass covered with hide. Leather strapwork and brass studding at edges. No labels. Squared wrought iron handles on sides.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), pine (wood), wrought

GUSN: 25565

Accession Number: 1985.74

Trunk

Hide, pine. Rectangular form with domed hinged lid. Pine carcass covered with hide. Decorative leather strapwork and brass studwork, in diamond and square motif. Interior with blueish-aqua paper lining. No maker's label. C-shaped iron handles on sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25566

Accession Number: 1985.75

Trunk

Trunk. Pine, leather, brass, iron. Newspaper lining, with notices dated 1830 and labeled Kennebunkport, Portland, etc. Rectangular form with hinged lid. Pine carcass with black leather covering. Leather reinforced edges with brass studs. Cast iron C-shaped handles at sides. Two express company la...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25567

Accession Number: 1985.76

Trunk

Trunk. Wood, canvas, tin. Rectangular body with flat hinged lid. Wood carcass covered with black canvas. Pine and tin strapwork reinforced, with base metal mounts at corners and leather straps. Leather handles at sides. Small brown diapered printed paper lining. Interior tray is missing. Newburypo...

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25568

Accession Number: 1985.77

Trunk

Trunk. Canvas, wood, base metals. Label on top "Robert S. Gifford/ Cedar St./ Duxbury, Mass.". Rectangular form with flat hinged lid. Wood carcass covered with black canvas. Hardwood and tin strapwork reinforced overall. Brass colored mounts. Leather handles at sides. No label inside. Lined with...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25569

Accession Number: 1985.78

Fireboard

Rectangular plank body w/ straight cut ends. Two long and one small cleat on back, all w/ chamfered edges. Hole cut in very stylistic or simplistic marbleized decoration of black over grey-ochre.

Date: 1845-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25570

Accession Number: 1985.79

Fireboard

Rectangular plank body with breadboard ends w/ pegged construction. Appears unfinished wood (may have been painted at one time).

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25571

Accession Number: 1985.80

Fireplace cover

Rectangular piece of sheet tin w/ a conforming panel w/ a turned edge riveted at bottom. Circular hole cut out at center to receive a stove pipe.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25572

Accession Number: 1985.81

Fireboard

Unpainted pine body. Rectangular form w/ 4 paneled sections enclosed by rectangular framing w/ tongue-in-groove joints. The top left panel has been replaced w/ a tin panel w/ a circular cut-out to accomodate a stove pipe. The circle has a conforming tin cover.

Date: 1845-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25573

Accession Number: 1985.82

Chest

Chest. Pine. Elongated six-board rectangular form with nailed construction. Hinged top with molded edges. Cast iron hinge. Interior with three compartments of unequal size. May have originally been painted.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25574

Accession Number: 1985.83

Chest

Chest. Pine. Elongated rectangular six-board nailed construction. Hinged lid has molded edges. Cast iron hinges. Interior has three equal-sized compartments. Rectangular sides with boot-jack feet. Brown painted exterior, very abraded. May have been grained.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25575

Accession Number: 1985.84

Chest

Chest. Painted pine. Six-board rectangular chest with dovetailed construction. Hinged lid with molded edge; cleats inside each end. Three-sided handles on each end with hole to accomodate rope handle. Interior fitted with a three-part compartment at each side. "T. Colman" in chalk script inside ...

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25576

Accession Number: 1985.85

Footstool

Footstool. Pine. Rectangular skirt supports a conforming overhanging top with molded edges. Rectangular ends with cut-out arched feet. Cut-nail construction with butt joints.

Date: 1775-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25577

Accession Number: 1985.86

Chest

Rectangular six-board chest. Painted mustard-ochre color. Hinged flat lid with applied molded edge. Applied basal molding. Dovetailed construction.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25578

Accession Number: 1985.87

Pan lid

Circular form raised rim w/ reeded edge. Reeded circle 1/2 way in domed lid. Spool and turned knop in center.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25579

Accession Number: 1985.88

Funnel

Round tin funnel w/ loop ring handle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25580

Accession Number: 1985.89

Strainer

Wire mesh strainer w/ wire bail handle.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25581

Accession Number: 1985.90

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