Historic New England

Photograph

Cyanotype photograph of carved stone heads lined up on workman's bench in preparation for the ethnographic sculptural portraits ornamenting the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress.

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cyanotypes (photographic prints)

GUSN: 25919

Accession Number: 1955.366.4

Photograph

Bluetone photo of man in straw boater standing on top of first floor of stone building under construction. Ladders and building materials lying about. Labeled "South Front/ June 16, 1891."

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25920

Accession Number: 1955.366.5

Photograph

Bluetone photo of entire south front under construction w/ Capitol in right background. Date June 16, 1891.

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25921

Accession Number: 1955.366.6

Photograph

Bluetone photo of entire south front under construction showing additional floor and stone heads in place. Capitol in right background. Dated Dec. 30, 1891.

Date: 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25922

Accession Number: 1955.366.7

Photograph

Large group of gentlemen in top hats and cutaway coats wearing ceremonial ribbons and corsages, apparently waiting to march in a parade. Street is of paving stones and full of passersby.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25923

Accession Number: 1955.367

Photographs

Group photograph of 28 gentlemen standing in front of the porch of a large Victorian building. .1 portrays then hatless (no'd 8519). .2 portrays then w/ straw boaters (no'd 8518.)

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Howard, Frank E. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25924

Accession Number: 1955.368.1-2

Three prints of same sitter and position; young man in suit and cravat seated and leaning one arm on Eastlake table. One of the sons of Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (b. 1831, d. 1896). Harry Weir Casey (b. 1861, d. 1880) (See also 1955.359.1-4).

Date: 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25925

Accession Number: 1955.369.1-3

Photograph

Probably E.P.Casey on right. Full length view of two men standing w/ hands clasped behind their backs holding their hats, wearing suits and ties.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25926

Accession Number: 1955.370

Program

Souvenir program, Memorial Continental Hall. Pamphlet tied together w/ small red, white and blue ribbon. Cover marker, "Ceremonies of the laying of the Cornerstone April 19, 1904. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 13th Congress. Memorial Continental Hall Washington DC." Interior ...

Date: 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25927

Accession Number: 1955.371

Invitation

Souvenir invitation, U.S. Grant Memorial. Official gold seal at top center of invitation to the dedication of the memorial to General Ulysses S. Grant. Memorial designed by Edward Pearce Casey, Architect (1864-1940).

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25928

Accession Number: 1955.372

Photograph

Probably the office of Edward Pearce Casey (1864-1940). Two men sitting at drafting tables. Photograph mounted on gray cardboard w/ black ink trim.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Long and Heppner (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25929

Accession Number: 1955.373

Map

Map of Rhode Island on canvas backing. Folds in marble paper portfolio.

Date: 1889

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25930

Accession Number: 1955.374

Photograph

Black and white photograph of hospital of Brooklyn Children's Aid Society building. Mounted on white cardboard.

Date: ca. 1911

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25931

Accession Number: 1955.375

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an original by Mathew Brady (1862). Depicts Major General Silas Casey (1807-1882), seated, w/ 5 standing officers, labeled, "General Silas Casey and staff. Taken by Brady, 1862" in pen and ink on back. Unframed and mounted on brown mat board.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: After Brady, Mathew B., ca. 1823-1896 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25932

Accession Number: 1955.376

Photograph

Black and white photograph of watercolor rendering of "Brooklyn Children's Aid Society Hospital Building... Coney Island/ Edward Pearce Casey, Archt." Depicts white concrete building w/ arched breezeways. Mounted on gray cardboard.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25933

Accession Number: 1955.377

Photograph

Photograph of drawing of Memorial Bridge across the Potomac. Selected by board of Engineers and Architects, and approved by Secretary of War, William H. Burr. Civil Engineer, Edward Pearce Casey, architect.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: George P. Hall and Sons (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25934

Accession Number: 1955.378

Photograph

Photograph matted on gray cardboard w/ incised lines. Marked, "St. John's Guild N.Y. City Hospital New Dorp. S.I. Edward Pearce Casey, Architect, Singer Tower N---(?)" Reverse marked "Edward Pearce Casey Architect/ 149 Broadway New York."

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25935

Accession Number: 1955.379

Invitation

Souvenir invitation to Lewis and Clark Exposition. Pamphlet invitation tied w/ yellow, blue, white and red ribbon. Front embossed w/ small scene and inscription, "where rolls the Oregon." Invitation for celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Oregon Country.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25936

Accession Number: 1955.380

Program

Souvenir program, U.S. Grant Memorial. Official gold seal at center front of program. Includes photographs, order of exercises, history and committee members.

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25937

Accession Number: 1955.381

Invitation

Souvenir program or invitation to John Barry Memorial. Offical seal above invitation to the unveiling of the statue of John Barry, Commodore U.S. Army.

Date: 1914

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25938

Accession Number: 1955.382

Invitation

Two embossed ribbons and medals beside invitation to a service commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel.

Date: 1916

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25939

Accession Number: 1955.383

Secretary

Sheraton style. Flat to with projecting molded cornice. Breakfront bookcase has two rectangular panels on each door with diamond-shaped wooden frames and panes. Brass escutcheons with eagle and shield motif. Desk has central fall-front pull-out writing drawer. Interior has six small drawers and six ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7628

Accession Number: 1949.311

Tall Case Clock

Ogee bracket feet support a large rectangular base with inset front reeded pilasters and an inlaid rectangular centeral panel with cut-out semi-circular corners. Step-molding leads to long, thin works case with inset reeded pilasters. Rectangular door with cut-out corners at top. Proportionally larg...

Date: 1809-1813

Maker: Cox, Benjamin (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), veneer, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 7629

Accession Number: 1949.406

Vase/Jardiniere

Modified gallipot shape. White body with underglaze cobalt blue hand-painted river and cliff landscape encompasses whole vase.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 7630

Accession Number: 1949.407

Witch Ball

Transparent aqua-blue blown glass sphere with opaque white swirls or undulating lines overall (in the South Jersey manner). Hole at top center for hanging. May have been a fisherman's net float.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 7631

Accession Number: 1949.409

Linen Press

Hepplewhite style. French bracket feet support large rectangular case. Straight skirt with two lower doors with molded edges and recessed panels which open to reveal four sliding drawers. Rounded molding separates lower section from similar, higher upper doors enclosing a cabinet (doors locked shut)...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 7632

Accession Number: 1949.410

Card Table

Federal period. Sheraton style card table with serpentine sides and elliptical front. Conforming hinged top with double band of checkered inlay along edge. Frontal skirt decorated with a rectangular mahogany veneer panel with central oval reserve of burled maple; central panel flanked by simple mapl...

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, maple (wood)

GUSN: 7633

Accession Number: 1949.412

Eagle

Carved eagle with wings spread and gilded. Surmounts shield painted red, white and blue, attached to eagle's talons. Two crossed arrows in front of shield. High relief carving, mounted to wall.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, painting (coating), relief (sculpture techniques), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7634

Accession Number: 1949.420

Chamberstick

Circular saucer base/drip pan surmounted by cylindircal shape with incised lines and button lever for raising the candle. Shaft terminates in molded bobeche without defined socket. C-scroll handle, with ovoid thumb rest, riveted to base.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, riveting

GUSN: 7635

Accession Number: 1949.422.1

Chamberstick

Circular saucer base/drip pan surmounted by cylindircal shape with incised lines and button lever for raising the candle. Shaft terminates in molded bobeche without defined socket. C-scroll handle, with ovoid thumb rest, riveted to base.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, riveting

GUSN: 7636

Accession Number: 1949.422.2

Two-part Looking Glass

Sheraton style. Rectangular shaped frame with beaded inner edge. Carved rosettes at corner blocks with relief decoration of corn-like motifs bordering frame. Mirrored glass surmounted by an eglomise panel (possibly repainted) of a spread-winged eagle set in black oval reserve on a blue ground.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gesso, gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7637

Accession Number: 1949.466

Electrified Oil Lamp

Electric lamp made to look like a kerosene lamp. Mold blown in a single piece. White cased over clear glass with circles cut to the clear all over spherical font-like body. Ringed at waist tapering out to globular circular base. Whole surmounts square white marble base with gray grain. Paper lampsha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), blow molding, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7638

Accession Number: 1949.533

Candlestick

Circular domed base decorated with reeded arches; same motif on bulbous stem and cylindrical socket. Removable bobeche has scalloped edges. Originally silvered.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7639

Accession Number: 1949.303.1

Candlestick

Circular domed base decorated with reeded arches; same motif on bulbous stem and cylindrical socket. Removable bobeche has scalloped edges. Originally silvered.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7640

Accession Number: 1949.303.2

Vase

Urn shaped with flared lip tapering inward at neck and outward at neck ring and shoulders. Body tapers inward to stem. Stepped base.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: frosting, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 7641

Accession Number: 1949.329

Vase

Two-part with flared lip tapering inward at neck and outward at shoulders. Ring of incised lines surrounds body. Tapers to and rests on spreading circular foot.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, opaque white glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7642

Accession Number: 1949.346

Doorstop/paperweight

Round with air bubbles; unfinished pontil.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7643

Accession Number: 1949.348

Vase

Urn-shaped with wide mouth tapering to neck ring. Sits on stepped circular base. Gilded motif on neck; guilded bands around bulbous areas.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), blow molding, opaque white glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7644

Accession Number: 1949.359

Pole Screen

Rectangular with Oriental figure at gate. Molded border gessoed and gilded. Screen attached to pole with brass clamp and ring. Pole has urn-shaped finial, three scrolled and curving legs with back scrolled feet. Wallpaper applied to back of screen.

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, gadrooning, gesso, gilding, japanning, turning (shaping process), wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7645

Accession Number: 1949.361AB

Looking glass

Rectangular frame has inner border of beads and dashes. Corner blocks have carved rosettes at outer edge, forming square "ears". Grey-painted with pale green highlights. Wire finial of leafy vines and shaft of wheat. Enclosed replaced mirror has beveled edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), carving (processes), gesso, glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7646

Accession Number: 1949.364

Clock

Wall clock surmounted by spread-winged eagle and urn finial. Small round white enamel face with Roman numerals enclosed in top of lyre-shaped body. Mahogany case with gilt front with scrolls and fleur de lis enclosing pastoral scene. Sits on rectangular box with pastoral scene surrounded by beaded e...

Date: 1825

Maker: Possibly Willard, Aaron (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, mahogany (wood), painting (coating), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 7647

Accession Number: 1949.365

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Vertical rectangle on ivory linen, strawberry and vine border. Verse above, large scale flowers, small scale house and animals below. Alphabet: letters "U" & "V" are reversed, the letter "J" is missing. Numbers: 1-8. Other stitches: satin stitch, cross stitch. Gilt wooden f...

Date: 1817

Maker: Camroux, Louisa, 1806- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7648

Accession Number: 1948.35

Dining table

Ovoid top surmounting two ring turned pedestal supports, each with three cabriole legs with leafy carved knees, beaded front edge and applied metal hairy paw feet on casters. Table top has rounded corners with ribbed or molded edges; two removable rectangular leaves. When open, top rests on two tre...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process), beading (process), metal

GUSN: 7649

Accession Number: 1949.367B-D

Serving table

D-shaped case supported by square tapered legs with spade feet (four at front, two at back). Front four have ebony string inlay. Skirt has shaped central arch with rectangular drawer above. Rounded sides of case enclose two cabinets with hinged doors. Conforming top with ebony inlay along edges.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7650

Accession Number: 1949.371

Alphabet Sampler

Vertical sampler, natural linen ground. Alphabet sampler with lines divided by rows of cross stitching. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", "U"; #2 missing "J", "U", double letters(AA,BB); #3 "A-Q" missing "J"; #4 "A-S missing "J"; #5 missing "J", "U"; cross stitch, eyelet hole.

Maker: Hancock, Elizabeth (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7651

Accession Number: 1949.61

Sideboard

Sideboard with rectangular legs that taper to spade feet. Front legs have alternating blond and ebony diamond inlay. Elongated D-shaped veneer case with central arched opening is fitted with tambour doors and inlaid border; surmounted by drawer with inlaid ovoid paterae. Rounded corners each enclose...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), embroidering, veneering

GUSN: 7652

Accession Number: 1949.372

Lolling chair

Rectangular back with overupholstered serpentine crest. Shaped or curved open arms with incurved and fluted arm supports. Blocked rectangular front legs; raked-back rear legs with chamfered inner edge. Rectangular H-stretcher and back stretcher.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, mahogany (wood), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7653

Accession Number: 1949.373

Tea caddy with case

A. Case: Round birch inlay at corner; ivory key hole on front. Hinged lid with central inlaid oval with scallop shell motif. B. Tea caddy: Pewter with hinged cover with scene of three Oriental figures surrounded by four diapered borders. Circular ring handle. Contains tea.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7654

Accession Number: 1949.374AB

Dish with stand

A. Dish (basket): cream colored body with molded woven basket design. Oval with deep straight sides with scalloped edge. Applied C-shaped handle at each end. B. Stand (plate): conforming body; oval with shallow well. Scalloped reticulated edge.

Date: 1796-1833

Maker: Possibly Herculaneum (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 7655

Accession Number: 1949.377.1AB

Dish with stand

A. Dish (basket): cream colored body with molded woven basket design. Oval with deep straight sides with scalloped edge. Applied C-shaped handle at each end. B. Stand (plate): conforming body; oval with shallow well. Scalloped reticulated edge.

Date: 1796-1833

Maker: Possibly Herculaneum (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 7656

Accession Number: 1949.377.2AB

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