Historic New England

Fan with Box

Fan (.1) with gold silk moire leaf painted with floral pattern in pink , purple, white, and green; ivory sticks and guards; metal rivet with ivory washer. Original box and cover (.2AB).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 903

Accession Number: 1969.5446.1-.2AB

. 1 is a cartouche-style fan with an ivory-colored silk leaf painted with a central bouquet of pink , blue, green and gold-colored flowers surrounded by gold sequins. The borders are highlighted in gold, red, and green. The ivory sticks and guards are outlined in gold paint. The proper left guard is...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 904

Accession Number: 1969.6927.1-2

Fan with box

Brise sandalwood carved in lacy pattern with triangular filigree shape in center; scalloped stick ends with filigree carving, threaded with blue silk ribbon; metal rivet & ring. . 2 is original box covered in white diamond-pattern paper.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sandalwood (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 905

Accession Number: 1969.6928.1-2

Fan with box

Black silk gauze leaf with gold & silver sequins in swag patterns; ebonized sandalwood sticks & guards pierced, painted gold & set with sequins; metal ring & rivet. . 2 is original box, covered in black silk ribbed moire.

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), stitching, painting (coating), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 906

Accession Number: 1969.6929.1-2

Fan with box

Medallion-style paper leaf with outdoor scene in oval medallion in purple, yellow, green & blue watercolors; body trimmed with foliate borders in yellow & green; yellow swags & ribbons on either side of oval; labeled "JARDINS DE LOUVRE" ; bamboo sticks & guards painted brown; metal rivet & ring with...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 907

Accession Number: 1969.6930.1-2

Fan with box

Ivory silk-weave cotton leaf printed with flowers and instruments in blue, pink, green and brown, ornamented with sequins; framed in gilt and sequined scroll; reverse side painted with blue and red scrolls; ivory sticks and guards carved in foliate pattern; carved areas painted in gilt and silver; m...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 908

Accession Number: 1969.6931.1-2

Fan with box

White paper leaf with 3 applied oval medallions of engravings of cherubs in sepia tones; medallions topped with bows & framed with leaves in gilt paint; sandalwood sticks & guards carved in foliate pattern & painted brown; metal rivet. . 2 is original box.

Maker: Faucon (Maker)

GUSN: 909

Accession Number: 1969.6932.1-2

Fan with Box

Fan made from ivory-colored silk gauze, spangled with silver, flower-shaped sequins on body and scrolling design in sequins across top, with ivory sticks & guards carved in floral pattern trimmed with round silver sequins; metal rivet, washer and ring for suspension painted an ivory color. . 2A & B ...

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), sequins (spangles), silk (textile), painting (coating), ivory (tooth component), hand sewing, gauze

GUSN: 910

Accession Number: 1969.6933.1-2

Fan

. 2 is fan of sheer ivory-colored stiffened crepe painted with flowers and butterflies in yellow, orange, green, and brown, ornamented with multicolor sequins; ivory sticks and guards carved with scrolling floral design painted gold and ornamented with multicolor sequins; metal rivet & ring. .1AB a...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), paint (coating), sequins (spangles), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 911

Accession Number: 1969.6934.2

Fan with box

. 3 is sheer iridescent mauve silk & cotton stiffened crepe painted with white lilacs & purple leaves highlighted in gold; bamboo sticks & guards painted gold; metal rivet & ring with mother of pearl washers & mauve silk tassel. . 1A & B are original box & lid covered in white paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), cotton (textile), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 912

Accession Number: 1969.6934.3

Bonnet

Light blue ribbed silk bonnet with ruching around brim; silk ribbon rosette at top and continuing down right side; blue ostrich feathers from top to left ear; three blue silk ribbons from rosette to bow with streamers with ruching and netted lining; small neck ruffle; wired frame brim lined with cre...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 913

Accession Number: 1969.3330

Bonnet

Dark purple silk with decorative silk braiding around brim and back of bonnet; 3 leaf motif of velvet & silk braiding around crown & at back; yellow ostrich feather at crown; black ostrich feathers on left side; purple fringed silk ribbon along right side & back of neck; piping around back of bonnet...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, buckram, feather (material), stitching, satin, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 914

Accession Number: 1969.5273

Riding Hat

. 1 is hat of black silk pile imitating beaver, with high sheen; black lace hat band, bowed in back with long extensions; small black velvet bow at hatband front center; lined with padded brown taffeta with brown braided silk drawstring; interior lined with stiffened paper and brown taffeta; black e...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, stitching, lace (needlework), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 915

Accession Number: 1969.6148.1

HAT

. 1 is hat of black velvet with small wired brim; brim turns up at back; black ostrich feathers circle entire hat; circular applique with extensions on left side; applique of black chenille, black wool, & black beads, stiffened with buckram; inside lined with 2 layers of rayon: 1 gathered with white...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), buckram, chenille (yarn), feather (material), stitching, rayon, rhinestone, pearl (animal material), artificial, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 916

Accession Number: 1969.6193.1-.3

Cap

Black velvet with edging of black and red stripe twill; silver colored sequins with glass beads in serpentine pattern; gathered at inside opening; lined with black taffeta and black silk tape drawstring; wired opening with black tulle; yellow cotton thread hanging from a single sequin.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: tulle (meshed textile), beading (process), taffeta, sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 917

Accession Number: 1969.6363

HAT

Black beaver with brown roots; black velvet wired brim; black velvet hat band with bow on right; (rayon? silk?) lining with rayon? silk? drawstring ribbon; formed with buckram; wired piping around brim.

Date: 1924-1926

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 918

Accession Number: 1969.7137

Bonnet

Natural colored plaited straw; yellow taffeta ribbon & additional bands of straw circle crown & bow at left; natural colored silk & buckram flowers & leaves with stuffed buds on right crown; yellow taffeta neck ruffle with braided straw trim, lined with netting; wired brim lined with tulle, lace & y...

Date: 1850-1853

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, stitching, braiding, straw (plant material), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 919

Accession Number: 1969.7251

Pair of Pumps

Yellow silk satin pumps (A & B) with pointed toe (not sharp); brown leather sole; 1 1/2" heel covered with yellow satin; small decorative oval buckle of faceted steel beads; toe lined with cotton twill; heel lined with white kid, with suede to prevent heel from slipping (one sewn in each heel).

Date: 1899-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 920

Accession Number: 1969.5079.1AB

Shoe Bag

Natural linen bag; single pouch with curved flap; edges embroidered with zig-zag in tan silk; self-ties.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 921

Accession Number: 1969.5079.2

Shoehorn

Wooden; hinge construction such that center bar pulls up with chain link, and heel slips out; metal pin is in the 5h or middle hole.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 922

Accession Number: 1969.5079.3AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 923

Accession Number: 1969.5287.4AB

Pumps Shoes

White kid leather pumps (A & B) with cream silk bow; bound with cream silk tape; long pointed toe (not sharp point); heel covered with white leather; leather sole; toe lined with linen; heel lined with leather; leather inner sole; eight brass nails in heel.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 924

Accession Number: 1969.5287.5AB

Drop-front Desk

Rectangular cabinet with foliate carved edges, fretwork gallery; needlework picture under glass forms writing surface.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), floral patterns, flowers (plants), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 2080

Accession Number: 1953.67

Bookcase

Tall case with curved cornice; two doors with pierced scroll and fretwork panels and lower raised panels.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 2081

Accession Number: 1929.364

China Cabinet

China cabinet. Mahogany. Semi-circular, three glass panels. Rests on cabriole legs with paw feet.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2083

Accession Number: 2008.60.25

Highchest Base

Highchest base. Heavy cornice molding. Graduated drawers, upper three of which have locks.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2084

Accession Number: 1945.536A

Chest of Drawers

Chest-on-frame. Hard and soft maple with white pine secondary wood. Cyma and c-scroll-carved skirt. Flared, flat top cornice. Rests on cabriole legs that terminate in pad feet. Replaced brass hardware. Original steel lock in third from bottom drawer.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: Attributed to Dunlap School (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), silver maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2085

Accession Number: 1952.84

Drop-leaf Table

Round feet on casters; turtle base; square tapering plinth supporting top with two drop-leaves with rounded corners; drawer at each end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2086

Accession Number: 1954.174

Sofa

Scroll feet and arms; straight molded back; back unbolts to lower to create bed; feet for back missing; William Morris upholstery fabric, circa.1880.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 2087

Accession Number: 1954.220

Chest-on-chest

Ogee bracket feet, cyma drop, fretwork molding at waist of lower case; dentils below cornice.

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2088

Accession Number: 1985.9

Tea Table

Four slender tapered legs; shaped hand holds on sides; top cleated to base.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2089

Accession Number: 1954.228

Music Cabinet

Rounded writing surface over 5 shelves; 2 shelves on top, panele back; shaped sides; eagle-esque feet.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 2090

Accession Number: 1953.450

Box

Six-board box; carved foliate lunettes on front board; original handwrought escutcheon; front, sides, and back are riven oak; top, cleats, and bottom are white pine.

Date: 1670-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: red oak (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 2091

Accession Number: 1971.374

Dressing Glass

Dressing glass made of mahogany, venner, and pine. The rectangular mirror has a reeded frame and crest with serrated edge and applied brass decoration. The mirror stands on a box with two drawers with brass ball and claw feet and ring pulls.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2092

Accession Number: 1933.6849

Chest of Drawers

Chest. American black walnut. Four-drawers. Applied moldings and columns. Rests on turned ball feet.

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: Symonds shop (Maker)

Material: cedar (wood), joining, maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2093

Accession Number: 1944.22

Night Table

Night table. Cupboard with door, drawer above, carved cartouche on door; foliate drawer pull and scrolled brackets; small top.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Thwaite, W.G. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2094

Accession Number: 2008.60.29

Washstand

Washstand. Mahogany, white pine. Turned columnar legs; lower shelf with drawer; cockbeaded drawer fronts; four column supports for washstand top with shaped skirt; splashboard with corner shelves; one brass towel rack, second missing.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2095

Accession Number: 1933.978

Dressing Glass

Flattened ball feet; reeded and leaf carved posts; beveled glass.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2096

Accession Number: 1946.410

Washstand

Corner stand. Painted pine. Shaped basin stand and splashboard with shelf; shelf with drawer Shaped stretchers; square legs with flared front feet Painted white.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2097

Accession Number: 1968.149

Washstand

Corner washstand. Shaped splashboard with top shelf; middle shelf with drawer; lower shaped stretcher. Rests on thin square legs with flared feet. Painted grey.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2098

Accession Number: 1978.96

Dressing Table

Overhanging top with molded edge on case with three short drawers and shaped apron, cabriole legs ending in square duck feet, grain painted in red and black, top, apron and drawer fronts heightened with yellow pinstriping; each drawer has single brass knob.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2099

Accession Number: 1991.116

Armchair

Banister-back arm chair with carved crest, original brown/red worn paint, old rush seat painted white; curled arms with boldly turned front stretcher.

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2100

Accession Number: 1991.117

Candlestand

Tripod-based with medial round shelf, threaded shaft with two adjustable arms held by two discs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2101

Accession Number: 1991.118

Betty Lamp & Hook

Wrought iron hook attached to shaped arm holds circular lamp with spout extension and pivoting cover.

Date: 1650-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2102

Accession Number: 1991.119

Tavern Table

Rectangular overhanging top with bread-board ends, straight skirt with single long drawer with turned wooden pull, raised on four baluster-turned legs ending in small ball feet, rectangular, molded-edge stretchers; old red paint.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2103

Accession Number: 1991.120

Chippendale Sofa

Mahogany Chippendale sofa, six square legs, scrolled arms, serpentine crest rail, with stretchers, re-upholstered in gold and ecru fabric, with removable one-piece cushion.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, mahogany (wood), molding (forming), upholstering

GUSN: 2104

Accession Number: 1991.121

Tea Table

Queen Anne, rectangular top above four turned legs with pad feet, straight apron, of maple and pine, original red-painted base with marbleized black-on-gray top.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), marbling, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2105

Accession Number: 1991.122

"Make-do" Armchair Rocker

Maple and ash armchair converted to wing rocker and upholstered in gray and red fabric, wood painted black.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), upholstering

GUSN: 2106

Accession Number: 1991.123

Candlestand

Tripod base with cabriole legs and slipper feet; vase-turned baluster and octagonal top, Chippendale style.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2107

Accession Number: 1991.124

Cupboard

Red-painted, Shaker-style, with bracket feet and straight molded apron; basal horizontal hinged door; two cupboard doors deeply panelled with wooden knobs, with five interior shelves, above hinged board that may convert into a lap desk. (see accession file for more details)

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2108

Accession Number: 1991.125

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