Historic New England

Blanket Chest

Six-board chest. Pine, paint, cotter pins, nails, wrought-iron nails. Painted red. Rectangular form; beveled top hinged with large cotter pins above bootjack sideb oards with double V-cuts and scalloped shaped protruding front feet. Front corner edges are notched. Shallow gauge-carved front pan...

Date: 1699

Maker: Attributed to Hawks, John, 1643-1721 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), painting (coating), carving (processes), iron (metal), nailing

GUSN: 2994

Accession Number: 1991.1474

Watch Case

Grain-painted pine watch case, of rectangular form, with a molded base and a shaped crest with and open carved heat at the center. The front has a sliding cover with a glassed round aperature for showing the pocketwatch which hangs inside. It has a grained red ground with black streaks. The case ...

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), graining, nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2995

Accession Number: 1991.1476

Pocketwatch

A Woman's pocketwatch, the ceramic face is of enamel with a painted decoration. The center dial is surrounded by a neo-classical female figure with a lyre, drapery and an urn. It is mounted on a brass plate above the gold works and encased in this thin silver case with a convex glass front.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), enamel paint, glass (material), gold (metal), painting (coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 2996

Accession Number: 1991.1477

Tea Box

A rectangular, stepped molded hinged cover on a conforming case with a shaped skirt and french bracket feet; painted brown and decorated with red swags, black tassels, a basket of flowers on top and pinstriping at the legs, skirt and top in red, black and gold. A shaped, painted cartouche at the fro...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2997

Accession Number: 1991.1478

Hand Mirror

Black painted hand mirror, with a flat rectangular frame on a long curved handle with a scratch-carved linear leaf design; with a pieced hole in the handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cutting (dividing), gluing, mirrors, painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 2998

Accession Number: 1991.1479

Bonnet

A woman's silk bonnet with quilted tubes on the head and peplum trim at the neck, the fabric is a deep teal-blue with greenish yellow curley stripes; the deeper part of the inside cap has an off-white cotton, it is all stuffed with a cotton filling; and old pale-green ribbon tie is torn off at the t...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, quilting, silk (textile), thread

GUSN: 2999

Accession Number: 1991.1480

Bonnet/Wig Stand

Stand for bonnet or wig, on a square base with a long octangonal shaft ending in a semi-round ball, wooden (pine) covered with old blue paint.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3000

Accession Number: 1991.1481

Book-shaped Box

Small pine book-shaped box, rectangular with a wooden hinge; stained a reddish-brown with gold painted on "pages"/edges; and a metal pin closure.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, metal, pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 3001

Accession Number: 1991.1483

Book-Shaped Box

A box- possibly a Spruce gum box. In the shape of a book, the cover of a book with a sliding cover, all over chip-carved decorated of sawtoothed edged circles and eight pointed stars, X's and lines. It is unpainted.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, pine (wood)

GUSN: 3002

Accession Number: 1991.1484

Book-shaped Box

A carved maple book-shaped box, rectangular with a sliding cover; carved horizontal stripes to the binding area, and has an unfinished light-colored wood that is somewhat crude in construction.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3003

Accession Number: 1991.1485

Book-shaped Box

In the form of a book, the spine is covered with geometric devices and an inscription; the cover is carved with diamonds and triangles. The cover and spine are painted black, the pages and fore-edge are painted ochre; the "foot" of the book opens with a sliding cover.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood), incising

GUSN: 3004

Accession Number: 1991.1486

Book-shaped Box

Chip-carved wooden book-shaped box, square form with geometric chip-carved sides with saw-tooth border; top and bottom with sliding covers also chip-carved; the front side "page" area is carved with straps and incised with a date. It has a natural dark hardwood finish.

Date: 1809

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3005

Accession Number: 1991.1487

Book-shaped Spruce-gum Box

In the form of a book with a sliding cover a the edge, the spine is incised with horizontal bands painted salmon and gray, the covers are incised with a geometric design centering a diamond and painted black, cream and salmon. The "pages" and sliding door are painted in cream.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3006

Accession Number: 1991.1488

Soapstone-Carved Book

A soapstone carving of a book. The small, but heavy rectangular stone is carved to distinguish the 'cover' from the "pages". It has incised horizontal lines on the binding, with a marblized and somewhat gold-like surface decoration; it was probably used as a bookend.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marbling, painting (coating), soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 3007

Accession Number: 1991.1489

Fire Bucket

A leather fire bucket of tall cylindrical form tapered at the bottom, with a thick leather hanle attached with wrought iron rings and leather straps. It is sewn with string; and painted a salmon/orange around the thick rim, painted and inscribed: "W. NOYES/1830" around an eagle on the front with the...

Date: 1830

Maker: Fenno, John (Maker)

Material: impressing, iron (metal), leather, painting (coating), sewing (process), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 3008

Accession Number: 1991.1490

Betty Lamp

Copper and wrought iron betty lamp with round 1 inch deep copper well with an adjustable latch; has a wrought iron arm attached to the back and a wrought iron hook and knob. Measurements are not inclusive of the attached 6 1/2 inch hook.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3009

Accession Number: 1991.1494

Spill Holder

Of rectangular form with a raised, shaped back board pierced with a diamond-shaped hanging hole on the holder which has a bowed mid-section "U" shaped top inlayed with quarter rounds and stars, and a square base under the fan shaped projection inlayed with a star and circle. The sides are inlayed wi...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3010

Accession Number: 1991.1495

Warming Pan

The round, slightly domed copper cover is engraved with scrolling vines, cone devices and flowerheads and is pierced with holes. The center, rim and hinge flange are engraved with inscriptions. The deep flat bottomed conforming pan is engraved with inscriptions on its sides as well. It has an elabor...

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), punching (surface marking technique), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3011

Accession Number: 1991.1496

Fireplace Stand

Wrought iron fireplace stand with a straight flat bar across the top with upturned ends; on two square posts and a center stretcher, on demi-lune arched supports with flat outturned feet; with support pots and trammela.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3012

Accession Number: 1991.1497

Hook

Long shafted "S" hook with "U" shaped ends.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3013

Accession Number: 1991.1498

Hook

"S" shaped hook with chamfered edge shaft, hook ends with curled tips.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3014

Accession Number: 1991.1499

Hook

"S" shaped hook with curled tips and a square shaft.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3015

Accession Number: 1991.1500

Trammel

A two part adjustable "S" hook. One end has a flattened shaft with holes, the other end has a narrow hook that fits into holes.

Date: 1740-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3016

Accession Number: 1991.1503

Hanging Pot

Cast iron hanging pot; squat bulbous shape with outflared rim; 2 bands around the middle; 3 short feet; "L" brackets at the sides supporting the bail handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3017

Accession Number: 1991.1507

Cast Iron Skillet

Cast-iron spider pan; round skillet with tapered sides; rounded bottom; 3 splayed legs; 1 5/8 feet with a long thin handle.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3018

Accession Number: 1991.1508

Coverlet

It is in two parts- a linen wrap and a madder redwool weft woven in a geometric pattern of stacked rectangles and checkerboard squares.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 3019

Accession Number: 1991.1509AB

Wall Mirror

Walnut, veneer and parcel gilt Queen Anne-style wall mirror. A rectangular frame with gilt gesso inner border, with a shaped crest at the top and bottom. The high, rounded solid topcrest is outlined with a gilt gesso applied ornament of scrolling vines.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, mirrors, staining, veneering, walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 3020

Accession Number: 1991.1511

Portrait of a young man

Rectangular format. Portrait of a young man at waist length with his left arm over the back of a Windsor settee with a red painted rail. Black coat, side-ruffled shirt, black tie with flowing ends, vest embroidered with flowers. In the background is a looped red curtain. It is in its original red-gr...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3021

Accession Number: 1991.1512

Still Life Painting

Small format, an oval wicker basket containing a section of watermellon, two melons, an apple, grapes, etc. and a knife handle. In the foreground two flowers are lying at the base of the basket. All in shades of reds, orange,etc. on a grayish background. Oil paint on a wood panel. Unframed.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3022

Accession Number: 1991.1513

Overmantel-Ebenezer Waters House

Overmantel panel, narrow, horizontal format of a river scene with small vari-colored houses at the left, two churches and block houses along the shore on the right as well as a fort and a large ship in the foreground.

Date: 1785-1790

Maker: Chandler, Winthrop, 1747-1790 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 3023

Accession Number: 1991.1514

Electric Lamp

Hangs from a hook and a long, thick shaft. Is in the form of a house with a steep-pitched top with dormer-like vents over frame enclosing five panes of glass. One of the side panes opens, and is raised on three bun-shaped feet. The fourth foot is a round knob to turn light on and off. The interior...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3024

Accession Number: 1991.1515

Wig

A gentleman's hairpiece; has rows of dark gray curls on an even weave linen and net foundation with black silk; there is lining at the ears, forehead and neck.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 3025

Accession Number: 1991.1516

Window Frame

Oak window frame with 6 aperatures, 5 of which contain green "bulls-eye" blown-glass panels with very thick pontil marks (or pontys), mortised, unfinished wood (3 cracked panes).

Date: 1680-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, oak (wood)

GUSN: 3026

Accession Number: 1991.1517

Memento Mori

Pair of memorials in oval repousse brass frames. Square tomb surmounted by an urn which is overhung by a weeping willow tree; four small poplars in left background; at right is a woman's figure with right arm upraised; the left hand supports a large anchor, a symbol of hope; pressed brass frames ...

Date: 1803-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3027

Accession Number: 1991.1518.1-2

Candlestand

Three tapering squared cabriole legs supporting a turned vasiform baluster with an octagonal top.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5211

Accession Number: 1971.577

Hurricane Shade

Cylindrical everted base, swelled waist, everted rim.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5212

Accession Number: 1971.578AB

Umbrella Holder

A) Cylindrical walls, blue floriate decoration, a turned wooden stand with echinus molded edge.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5213

Accession Number: 1971.579AB

Tray

Repainted, rectangular, cavetto border with pierced handles, black ground, green stripping, gilt floral bouquets.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 5214

Accession Number: 1971.580

Tray

Square, ornate dragon motif handles, recessed centered cloisonne panel, light blue ground, dark blue circle at center with floral sprig.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), cloisonné

GUSN: 5215

Accession Number: 1971.581

Engraving "The Wounded Hound"

Black and white; scene depicts an old man attending to an injured dog; a small child and two other dogs look on; wooden frame with gilt and gessoed corners.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Davey, W.T. (Engraver) Ansdell, Richard (Painter) Bailey, Owen (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 5216

Accession Number: 1971.582

Barometer

At top barometer and temperature guages are enclosed behind a glazed door, along the waist extend a glass column of mercury to the flat burr-shaped waist with a center bulls eye.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Middlefield & Co. (Maker)

Material: mercury, rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5217

Accession Number: 1971.583

Fire Bucket

A) Cylindrical leather bucket tapered at base; vertical stripe painted on the back; a cartouche enclosing orange flames painted on the front; colors: black red, yellow and white; leather bail handle. B) Bag: square, open across the top, drawstring enclosure. C) Wrench: L-shaped; cone shaped section ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, muslin, iron (metal), painting (coating), tanning

GUSN: 5218

Accession Number: 1971.584A-C

Fire Bucket

A) Cylindrical leather bucket tapered at base; leather bail handle; body painted with vertical stripe on the back; a cartouche enclosing orange flames painted on the front; colors: black red, yellow and white. B) Bag: square, open across the top, drawstring enclosure.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, muslin, iron (metal), painting (coating), tanning

GUSN: 5219

Accession Number: 1971.585AB

Fire Bucket

A) Cylindrical leather tapered body; leather bail handle; back painted in vertical stripes; scroll painted on front. B) Bag: muslin, rectangular, open at top, drawstring enclosure.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, muslin, painting (coating), tanning

GUSN: 5220

Accession Number: 1971.586AB

Fire Bucket

A) Cylindrical leather tapered body; leather bail handle; back painted in vertical stripes; scroll painted on front. B) Bag: muslin, rectangular, open at top, drawstring enclosure.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, muslin, painting (coating), tanning

GUSN: 5221

Accession Number: 1971.587AB

Homeward Bound

Oil on canvas painting of a middle-aged fisherman smoking a pipe with a pensive look on face sitting in an empty dory holding the rudder; water and sky in background.

Date: 1878

Maker: Brown, John George, 1831-1913 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5222

Accession Number: 1971.588

Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Lord Morrison

Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Lord Morrison dressed in black, with white collar and cap. Torso turned right; head toward viewer, seated in chair. 1971.820.

Date: 1874

Maker: Tenney, Ulysses Dow (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5223

Accession Number: 1971.589

Winter Scene

Rural New England locale; clouded sky; snow covered fields with wooded area at left; fallen tree in foreground; two farmhouses with barns at center right with three skaters on pond in center; two people with oxen pulling sleigh-load of wood in front of pond.

Date: 1851

Maker: Titcomb, William H., 1823-1888 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5224

Accession Number: 1971.590

Looking Glass

Rectangular, pairs of twist colonnettes flank the lower mirror; pairs of small twists fill the hollow colonettes flanking the upper mirror; on the architrave rosettes flank a drapery swag, on the frieze stylized anthemion alternate with leafy wreaths.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5225

Accession Number: 1971.591

Portrait of Elizabeth Rundlet Homer

Portrait of seated woman with hands folded in lap; body turned three-quarters with head facing front; dark curly hair, parted in middle; wears off-the-shoulder dress, gold with lace cape-like collar; red shawl; entwined behind waist held by forearms; background brown tones. Molded gilt frame has scr...

Date: 1835-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5226

Accession Number: 1971.592

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