Historic New England

Drop-leaf table

Queen Anne style. Oval drop leaves on central rectangular body w/ 4 cabriole legs w/ pad feet. Shaped skirt. 2 gate legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26025

Accession Number: 1966.1333

Wm. and Mary style. "Stepped"/shaped crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead both sides of stiles and crest. 2 rows of brass tacks on original tan leather upholstered splat and seat dust cover. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. S...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26026

Accession Number: 1966.1335

Print

Engraving of George II, seated on rearing horse, battle scene in background. Wooden frame painted black; inner molding original gilt.

Date: 1735-1750

Maker: Burford, T. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 26027

Accession Number: 1966.1363

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

Dinner bell

Dome-shaped bell form w/ flared mouth. Elongated shaped handle w/ dome-like knop. 3 bands/lines at mouth.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 26051

Accession Number: 1979.60

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26052

Accession Number: 1979.61.1

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26053

Accession Number: 1979.61.2

Sander

Tapered cylindrical form w/ series of carved bands at top and bottom. Concave top, pierced design in form of 6-point star.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood

GUSN: 26054

Accession Number: 1979.62

Inkwell

A) Pen stand--circular flat base w/ cylindrical stand rising in center w/ circular lip w/ 5 holes for pens. Incised concentric line design. B) Well--domed hinged lid w/ ball knop. Cylindrical body that sits in center of stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26055

Accession Number: 1979.63AB

Halberd

Wrought shaped head w/ broad rounded blade at one end, curved tail, and spear-like blade at top. Set into iron ring at neck as join to wood pole handle (replacement). 19th c. tan silken tassel at neck.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26056

Accession Number: 1966.1347

Stand

Square top with canted corners. Octagonal central baluster support blocked at both ends. Cross-braced shaped feet. Dark red-brown stain.

Date: 1900-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26057

Accession Number: 1979.41

Cannonball

Cast spherical shape. Square 1/2" indentations at either end.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26058

Accession Number: 1979.42

Barometer

Elongated form, broken pediment top with a Greek key motif, brass face indicating weather with conditions on left with barometer readings on right. Sliding scale element. Glass rod containing mercury with semi-spherical knop ending in large circular ball at base.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Scatliff, D. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26059

Accession Number: 1966.1412

Fire bucket

Cylindrical form, body painted red w/ black painted handle and rim-- orange and black scroll decoration on front, "N. Gilman 3d/ J.F.S./ No. 2/ 1829"

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26060

Accession Number: 1966.1413

Photograph of Edward P. Casey

Photograph of Edward P. Casey (1864-1940) in middle age. Wearing suitcoat, striped bow tie and winged collar. Rectangular plain oak frame.

Date: ca. 1910

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

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25887

Accession Number: 1955.339

Chair

Light oak open arm chair (with new red leather upholstery) with evidence of seat caning under seat frame. Renaissance Revival style with machine incised geometric decoration. Front legs are turned with two turned front stretchers. Two plain rod side stretchers and single rear stretcher. Shaped seat....

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25888

Accession Number: 1955.340.1

Chair

Light oak open arm chair (w/ new red leather upholstery) w/ evidence of seat caning under seat frame. Renaissance Revival style w/ machine incised geometric decoration. Front legs are turned w/ two turned front stretchers. Two plain rod side stretchers and single rear stretcher. Shaped seat. Pierced...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25889

Accession Number: 1955.340.2

Basin

Blue basin in transfer printed design of floral and foliate motifs on interior and exterior. Round bowl w/ flaring lip and low foot. Semi-vitrified whiteware body.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25890

Accession Number: 1955.341A

Pitcher

Blue pitcher in transfer printed design of floral and foliate motifs on interior and exterior. Bulbous whiteware body w/ applied C-shaped strap handles and wide, gently flaring mouth.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25891

Accession Number: 1955.341B

Wall mirror

Rectangular oak frame of plain molding enclosing a rectangular mirrored glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood)

GUSN: 25892

Accession Number: 1955.342

Washstand

Oak washstand. Splashboard on upper portion supports a towel rack. Case contains one full-length drawer over two small drawers and a compartment w/ paneled hinged door. Elaborate cast brass drawer pulls. On casters.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25893

Accession Number: 1955.343

Commemorative certificate

Commemorative certificate from the Board of Docks to the family of Thomas Lincoln Casey, (b.1831, d.1896) dated March 26, 1896. Under glass, plain molded woode frame.

Date: 1896

Maker: McElroy Art Store (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25894

Accession Number: 1955.344

Photograph

Black and white, head and shoulders view of E.P. Casey (b. 1864, d. 1940). Under glass, plain black molded wooden frame. Handwritten label on rear about geneaology, etc.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25895

Accession Number: 1955.345

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1831, d. 1896) Chief of Engineer Corps. Washington, D.C. member of "The Society of the Cincinnati". Flat oak frame w/ beading on interior and exterior rims.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25896

Accession Number: 1955.346

Photograph

Browntone photograph of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. (Plain molded rectangular mahogany frame.) Originally, the "States, War and Navy Department Building", construction supervised by Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1831, d. 1896) begun 1871; completed 1888.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25897

Accession Number: 1955.347

Photograph

Browntone photograph of an engraving of a drawing of the Library of Congress, viewed from Senate wing of Capitol. Building construction supervised by Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (b. 1831, d. 1896) and later interior construction supervised by Edward Pearce Casey (b. 1864, d. 1940).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25898

Accession Number: 1955.348

Flute and case

Three-part flute with fringed cleaning rod and small round reed box, all of which fit into blue velvet lined leather box with two clasps.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25899

Accession Number: 1955.349

Photograph

(Rectangular frame of tooled and gilt leather under glass.) Young man in military uniform, U.S. Seventh regiment. Head and shoulders view.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25900

Accession Number: 1955.350

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