Historic New England

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Rosewood grained. Floral stenciled crest rail and gold pinstriping. shaped yoke crest spindle back; unstained arms; scrolled seat. Rests on turned splayed legs,

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 11627

Accession Number: 1986.619

Hand Mirror

A dark-stained wood frame with an ovoid handle. It has a circular top that holds a beveled edged mirrored plate. There is a cherry stained liner. It has a simple form.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: mirrors, walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 11628

Accession Number: 1986.620

Miniature Table

A rectangular molded top with a hinged rounded corners and leaves, a straight skirt, tapering turned and incised with bands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 11629

Accession Number: 1986.621

Town or Studio Bed

A shaped and molded paneled headboard, enclosed by a frame, and heightened with light bevel striping with tapering square feet.

Date: 1935-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11630

Accession Number: 1986.626

Bookcase

Of rectangular form with a molded gallery of four shelves and a raised panel at the apron. It had ogee molding on three sides of the top and an overhanging "lip" or cornice, and it sits on casters.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 11631

Accession Number: 1986.633

Center Table

It has a circular top with an apron on an octagonal pedestal, with four scrolled feet raised on casters.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 11632

Accession Number: 1986.634

Bookcase

A rectangular form, with three shelves and two uprights per shelf which is divided into three sections. It is flanked by open-ended side panels with rounded ends.

Date: 1935-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11633

Accession Number: 1986.636

Toilet Kit Hairbrush

A hairbrush of transparent plastic and white plastic bristles. A squarish handle that "scoops" in at the neck of the brush.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Maker)

Material: mirrors, molding (forming), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 11634

Accession Number: 1986.651.2

Toilet Kit Clothing Brush

A clothing brush of rectangular form made of transparent plastic and white plastic bristles.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Fuller Brush Co. (Maker)

Material: mirrors, molding (forming), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 11635

Accession Number: 1986.651.3

Pot

A deep circular bowl with a conforming footring, a flattened, flaring rim and a bail handle.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11636

Accession Number: 1986.654

Pot

A flat rim with a canted edge and two half demi-lune handles on a circular form, which narrows to a flat circular bottom.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11637

Accession Number: 1986.655

Pot

A flat, slightly flaring rim on a circular form which tapers to flat circular bottom. It has wrought bail handle hooks through triangular extensions at the sides.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11638

Accession Number: 1986.656

Pot

A wide circular rim on straight tapering sides, flat bottom, and two angled "ears" at each side below the rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11639

Accession Number: 1986.657

It has a cast base with a pierced wood handle on a "cove" molded circular frame, with spout-like extensions to one side that holds the two part iron. Each half of the iron has a circular center with a cast inscription on top. A four part waffle pattern is on the inner side on the cast stem and a bla...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Griswold Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11640

Accession Number: 1986.658

Coffee Canister

A rectangular wooden crate enclosing a conforming tin canister with circular threaded lid. the crate is stenciled.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Berry Dodge Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), tin (metal), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11641

Accession Number: 1986.659

Looking Glass

A rectangular ogee molded frame enclosing a mirrored plate.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11642

Accession Number: 1986.661

Architectural Photograph

A vertical brown tone photograph of the interior nave, choir stalls and a screen of Chester Cathedral (Gothic). It is in a wide molded wood frame.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11643

Accession Number: 1986.663

Coffee Mill

A rectangular box with a molded base and a lift out glazed lid. It is painted black and the interior is fitted with a pencil-turned, unpainted post that has wood projections of a triangular cross section. The post is actuated by iron gears and a cogged wheel with a wood handle at one end. The corner...

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glazing (coating), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11644

Accession Number: 1986.660

Photograph

A sepia-tone portrait of a olderman. It is heightened with a grisaille wash and is in a black molded oval frame.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: grisaille, paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11645

Accession Number: 1986.685.2

Picture Frame

A rustic style frame with "rib" molded members, cross-pieces at the corners ornamented with milk glass "buttons" in a molded gilt liner.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 11646

Accession Number: 1986.686

Lantern

It has a tin collar and a wire work frame that encloses a baluster shaped uncolored glass globe. It is set into a cylindrical star-pierced tin base with a flared molded foot.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11647

Accession Number: 1986.687

Bureau

In Empire style. Two small ogee front drawers over a four drawer case - the top is an ogee shaped drawer. It is flanked by sepentine pilasters ending in scroll feet and turned rear feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 11648

Accession Number: 1986.692

Covered Box

Of rectangular cardboard form, with a conforming lid and covered with printed paper. It has a blue trefoil and devices enclosing shaped white reserves with polychrome floral sprays. There is gilt paper banding at the edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 11650

Accession Number: 1986.711AB

Bathtub

Of oblong form with steeply canted ends and a rounded base, and raised on two shaped wood feet. The interior is painted white and the exterior canary yellow, the rim has [illeg.] cylindrical rools(?) at its sides and edges.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11439

Accession Number: 1992.389

Windsor Birdcage Chair

Bamboo turned arched crest-rail and conforming stiles, enclose 7 tapered spindles on a shaped seat and 4 bamboo incised bulbous turned splayed legs; with side and medial stretchers, all painted red and brown.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11440

Accession Number: 1992.390

Ladderback

The chair has acorn finials on cylinder turned back posts. They are joined by three arched slats and trapezoidal rush seat cylindar turned front posts, and "rod" turned box stretchers with a red-brown surface.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11441

Accession Number: 1992.391

Paint-decorated Cane-seat Chairs

Shaped crest rail with an arcaded lower base over turned stiles; four turned spindles and a second rail; shaped, caned seats; four turned legs are joined by double "rod" stretchers at the sides and single "rod" back stretchers and turned front stretcher. Painted light gray and pinstriped in blue wit...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11442

Accession Number: 1992.392.1-2

View of Cogwell's Grant from the Backyard

Of rectangular format, horizontal, landscape view of the barn and house at Cogswell's Grant: the red barn on the left and a peach house in the center background in lush summer foliage. Framed in a simple black frame.

Date: 1969

Maker: King, Clarence F. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11443

Accession Number: 1992.393

Bird's Eye View of Cogwell's Grant

Of rectangular, horizontal format of an aerial view of Cogswell's Grant with a red barn and yellow house, suppounded by trees, centrallly in image. Also showing green farmland and marshes delienated in topographical detail. In a simple, varnished pine frame.

Date: 1970

Maker: Deland, Charles, Mr. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11444

Accession Number: 1992.394

Hook

A shaved branch with twigs coming out from the end, forms an upright with 5 hooks. The post is notched near the top for hanging bunches of flax and to drape candles from it.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11445

Accession Number: 1992.395

Tea Kettle Trivet

An oak tea kettle trivet, of sleigh-like form. Its center panel is resting on three crossbar dowels, the middle bar extends to a handle that adjusts the tilting mechanism below- this is inbetween two V-tailed sides with one side inscribed. The front top of the trivet has protruding horn-like wooden ...

Date: 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 11446

Accession Number: 1991.466

Fireplace Tongs

The wrought iron tongs have a belted brass ball finial.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11447

Accession Number: 1991.481.2

Trivet

The top of the brass is in the shape of a lyre with bright cut borders. It is raised on a conforming iron frame and three iron legs with flat disc shaped feet, all connected to a turned wood handle held by a brass collar.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), oak (wood), wrought

GUSN: 11448

Accession Number: 1991.482

Snuff Box

A small round tortise shell trinket box. Its top is mounted with a silver band and painted with a view of "1774 Indian Camp, Mohawk County" in a detailed polychrome painting.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, incising, oil paint (paint), printing (process), sterling silver, tortoise shell, silver (metal)

GUSN: 11449

Accession Number: 1991.498AB

Forts at the Entrance of the Canton River

Small rectangular format, of a river view with ships on the Canton River. Hills and forts line the banks, and vessels include a junk and a British ship. It has the original bevel-shaped profile frame with gilded inner molding.

Date: dated 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11450

Accession Number: 1991.505.2

Cup Plate

A glass cup plate with a Henry Clay motif in the center with a star underneath. It has a scalloped rim and a paisley-like border suggesting a thistle and shield motif.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11451

Accession Number: 1991.526

Cup Plate

A glass cup plate with a Henry Clay motif in the center with a star underneath. It has a scalloped rim and a paisley-like border suggesting a thistle and shield motif.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11452

Accession Number: 1991.527

Cup Plate

Clear glass cup plate with Bunker Hill motif in the center surrounded by stars. This is encircled by swag and tassle border and a scalloped rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11453

Accession Number: 1991.529

Cup Plate

A clear glass plate showing the Mayflower ship, corn and fish. It has a scalloped rim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11454

Accession Number: 1991.532

Cup Plate

A clear glass plate with a eagle and star design. It has a scalloped border and a leaf and scroll design rim..

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11455

Accession Number: 1991.530

Hat Box

Oval pasteboard hat box covered with block printed classical wallpaper. It shows a Roman figure in a chariot pulled by a team of two griffins along a tree lined road, littered by overturned amphoras. In shades of pink, brown and green on a yellow ground. The lid has a related classical pattern of sw...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper), wallpapers

GUSN: 11456

Accession Number: 1992.678

Shawl

Square shawl with a red center and a wide inner paisley patterned border with large cones at the corners in shades of green, blue and purple. The narrow inner border has leaf pattern in the same palette. Red fringe on two ends.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11457

Accession Number: 1992.679

Scarf/Table Runner

Of a long narrow form with a bright red center, enclosed by an applied border patterned with abstract "peacock" and end panels of paisley cone devices, foliage, flowerheads and banding of various repeated patterns. It is woven in shades of green, orange, blue, pink, white and black. It has red fring...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Probably White Elephant Shop (Vendor)

Material: jacquard, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11458

Accession Number: 1992.680

Scarf/Table Runner

Of a long narrow form with a black center, enclosed by a polychrome border patterned with repeated medallions and end panels with paisley trefoil devices in shades of red, green, brown, blue and a band patterned with a meandering vine, with woven fringe gates. The stole is pieced together- probably ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11459

Accession Number: 1992.681

Scarf/Table Runner

A long narrow form comprised of pieces of paisley shawls with a black center, enclosed by a border of repeated "arch" devices and end panels with a dense paisley pattern of pine cone enclosed by medallions, stripes and modern black fruitage. Woven in shades of red, green, blue, yellow, pink and blac...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11460

Accession Number: 1992.682

Cloak

A hand-sewn wool, female adult sized red cape with imitation red fur trim. It is ankle length with a collar and hood trimmed down the front edges and around the hand holds. The front and neck edges are lined in scraps of silk and fine cotton. A red ribbon is fastened at the neck for closing.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, hand sewing, linsey-woolsey, silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11461

Accession Number: 1992.683