Historic New England

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; square bases w/ cut corners; banded stem w/ bee-hive shape in middle; sphere shaped portion w/ cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19822

Accession Number: 1998.675AB

Mantel clock with mahogany case. Arched glass on dial door; flanked by side columns. Top consists of wide cornice below narrow piece of differing layers with ogee molding at center. Set on a wide base with thin turned feet. Small brass key beside clock.

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19823

Accession Number: 1998.676

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks, slightly smaller than others on same shelf; square base with cut corners; banded stem with beehive shape in middle; sphere-shaped portion with cut diamond decoration above beehive.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 19824

Accession Number: 1998.677AB

Water cooler

Liverpool cooler on stand, Neo-Grec decoration black on orange; Greek key band around rim of stand, lid and body of cooler; black banded decoration with griffins and faces; raised rope-like bands around neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19825

Accession Number: 1998.678A-C

Hanging shelf

Marble shelf with three cast iron brackets. Spans the length between two dining room door surrounds in a way that resembles a mantel. Marble is curved at edges, brackets have bird and leaf openwork.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 19826

Accession Number: 1998.679

Stove

Small parlor stove, Jotul brand. Cast iron, painted in a glossy green. Flat top w/ two burner holes and molded sides. Flat front w/ central door and skirt below. Smooth, curved legs. Fluted sides w/ a lion in cast relief.

Date: 1972-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19827

Accession Number: 1998.680

Hanging shelf

Walnut hanging shelf w/ stylized carved sides and acorns creating drop pendants. High crest w/ carved edges attached to back of top shelf. The 4 shelves have slightly rounded edges, widest shelf at the bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19828

Accession Number: 1998.682

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19829

Accession Number: 1998.683.1

Eggcup

One in pair of porcelain egg cups; orange and gilt floral decoration; bird perched on floral branch; gilt band around base and rim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19830

Accession Number: 1998.683.2

Eggcup

Pewter egg cup; incised band around base; raised ring around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19831

Accession Number: 1998.684

Demitasse cup and saucer

Demitasse white porcelain cup and saucer w/ gilt decoration; scalloped edges on saucer and bottom of cup; criss-cross gilt decoration around rim; raised scrolled design on each.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19832

Accession Number: 1998.685AB

Figurine of Monkeys

Ceramic group consisting of 5 monkeys holding a fish; monkeys tan with textured hair; all wearing multi-colored vests; fish is a salmon and rests on lap of middle monkey; monkeys on sides facing middle monkey and have linked arms.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), handmade

GUSN: 19833

Accession Number: 1998.686

Salt shaker

Porcelain salt shaker; globular-shaped w/ silver top; decoration w/ white background, pink pussywillows and brown and gilt grass.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19834

Accession Number: 1998.687

Cup and saucer

Porcelain cup and saucer, fluted w/ pink and blue rosebud decoration; faded gilt band around edge of saucer and top rim of cup; foliated scroll handle w/ gilt on cup; waist of cup bulges out.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19835

Accession Number: 1998.688AB

Sewing table

Mahogany sewing table, federal, w/ bobbin turned and twisted legs. Two drawers w/ wooden pulls; one brass key surround. Wooden pulls on bottom pull-out sewing bag.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19836

Accession Number: 1998.689

Kerosene lamp

Brass kerosene lamp, milk glass shade, electrified; goblet shaped w/ turned stem; dome shaped shade w/ tapered and turned top; clear glass chimney.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19837

Accession Number: 1998.690A-C

Sewing machine

Sewing machine on wood frame w/ cast iron legs. Oak frame w/ drop leaf on left side. Four side drawers w/ gilt tin pulls. Carved detail on central drawer. Iron legs and pedal decorated w/ openwork. Machine fixed to center of table top--painted black w/ gilt trim. Removable carved oak case over machi...

Date: 1887-1894

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood)

GUSN: 19838

Accession Number: 1998.691

City of Vera Cruz

Hand-colored lithograph of the beach near Vera Cruz. A long line of pack mules is being led along the beach by two ot three people. In the background the city is seen and ships are harbored along the coast's shore. Frame: 1 1/2 in. gilt.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19839

Accession Number: 1998.681

View of Boston

Hand-colored lithograph of early dock scenes in Boston. Sailing vessels, and steam ships are in the harbor and taller Boston buildings are in the background. In the foreground a one-horse wagon, man and dog are transporting a barrel and two men and two women are strolling the docks. Frame: 1 1/2 in....

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19840

Accession Number: 1998.692

Curtain

Pair of floor length red velvet draperies on walnut rings and 2 walnut turned rods w/ turned finials. Red velvet lined w/ white canvas.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: canvas, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19841

Accession Number: 1998.693.1AB

Curtain

Pair of floor length red velvet draperies on walnut rings and 2 walnut turned rods w/ turned finials. Red velvet lined w/ white canvas.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: canvas, sewing (process), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19842

Accession Number: 1998.693.2AB

Carpet

Reproduction Axminster carpet, pattern similar to 1890's dining room carpet. Primarily red, yellow, blue and green medallion shapes, interlocked shapes form pattern.

Date: 1960-1982

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19843

Accession Number: 1998.694

Dining table

Walnut dining table, extension. Round and smooth top w/ carved edge molding. Attached to thick pedestal w/ four attached carved legs on casters. 5 small turned feet on casters beneath pedestal.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19844

Accession Number: 1998.695

Ewer

Hammered copper ewer; bulbous bottom w/ narrow, turned neck; hinged lid w/ finial; long handle and swan neck-shaped spout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering

GUSN: 19845

Accession Number: 1998.1412

Needlework on bristol board

Framed Bristol board picture, "God Bless Our Home". Needlepoint w/ pink, red and maroon yarn. Incomplete stitching--pen lines on board left vacant. Frame--wood w/ silver tin overlay w/ red grooves.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19846

Accession Number: 1998.215

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19847

Accession Number: 1998.216.1

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19848

Accession Number: 1998.216.2

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19849

Accession Number: 1998.216.3

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19850

Accession Number: 1998.216.4

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19851

Accession Number: 1998.216.5

Side chair

One of eleven Grecian side chairs, grained rosewood w/ gilt striping. Double-slated backs, rolled seat aprons. Ball and bobbin turning on front legs and stretcher. Back legs are flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19852

Accession Number: 1998.216.6

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20053

Accession Number: 1980.457

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20054

Accession Number: 1980.458

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20055

Accession Number: 1980.459

Tilt-top table

Tilt-top table. Mahogany. Square top with serpentine-carved edges. Turned baluster with tripod base. Rests on cabriole legs that terminate in slippered feet.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 20056

Accession Number: 1998.290

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20057

Accession Number: 1980.460

Portrait of Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867)

Half-length, frontal oil portrait of a man, Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867), with light brown hair, blue eyes and wearing a black coat, yellow vest, blue scarf and white shirt. His left shoulder points away from the viewer and his arm rests on a shelf. Mounted in an ornate, four inch gilt frame.

Date: 1833

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20058

Accession Number: 1998.291

Portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr.

Full-length watercolor portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr. with a long white beard, seated in a white rocking chair on the piazza. Dressed in a blue-gray suit, Tucker rests with both his arms on the arms of the chair and his hands clasped. In a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: Lipman, Mde. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 20059

Accession Number: 1998.292

The Battle of Langsyde

In the central foreground of this engraving, Mary in wealthy robes kneels down beside Douglas, whose back is propped up against a religious figure. His faithful dog lies by Douglas' side. Soldiers, religious figures, and horses surround the central figures. Framed in a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1844

Maker: Landseer, C. (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Murray, John George (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20060

Accession Number: 1998.293

Portrait of Jennie White

Chest-length frontal portrait of young girl, Jennie White, with brown curly hair pulled back away from her face and brown eyes. The girl is wearing an off the shoulders white shirt with a red wrap around her shoulders. In a four inch gilt oval frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20061

Accession Number: 1998.294

Baluster

Baluster with the following turning sequence: 1: Twisted vase, vase, square, two twists going in the same direction with one much shallower than the other. 2: Same baluster but shaft has only one twist and is slightly longer. 3: Same baluster except shaft is like rope molding. Brown paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20062

Accession Number: 1982.329.1-3

Baluster

Slender turned baluster; twisted shaft above a reeded vase. Yellowed white paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 20063

Accession Number: 1982.333

Baluster

Baluster with one end doweled and the other mitered; square base is surmounted by fluted urn and flutes, square, and then sharply turned shaft; grey/cream paint.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20064

Accession Number: 1982.341

Photograph

Half-length frontal portrait of a woman (Frances Stone Carr) w/ her left shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The woman has tightly curled brown hair and dark eyes, and is wearing a dark dress, white crocheted collar and dark brooch. Frame is oval and gilt.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20065

Accession Number: 1998.277.2

Engraving

In the center of the engraving Leonardo Da Vinci lies in bed w/ several religious figures, wealthy men and women surrounding him during his last moments. The man nearest to Da Vinci, the king, has one arm under Da Vinci and one arm reaching for a glass of liquid. Several figures kneel in the foregro...

Date: 1845

Maker: Fisk, William (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Scott, James (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20066

Accession Number: 1998.295

Pilaster Capital

Carved interior pilaster cap with original gilt and green paint. Newspaper article from the Daily Kennebec Journal dated Oct. 15, 1879 glued to back.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), carving (processes), gilding

GUSN: 20067

Accession Number: 1985.653

Side chair

Federal side chair w/ gilt decoration and red striping and caned seat. Crest rail and wide slat w/ arched openwork beneath. Slender turned lower slat. Front legs and front stretcher turned.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20068

Accession Number: 1998.296