Historic New England

Table

Oval center table. Oak w/ fret carved tripod legs on casters. Stem vase-ring-ball turned. Bottom turned drop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14090

Accession Number: 1998.1214

Tripart hanging mirror. Wood border inlaid w/ detail on front of mirror. Glass beveled. Four metal balls at base for standing. Chain at top for hanging. Back of two side mirrors covered in relief on paper. Relief image of Renaissance castle entrance. In foreground there are two figures on horseback ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mirrors, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 14091

Accession Number: 1998.1215

Corner shelf

Four tiered corner shelf w/ black knobs at top and bottom of legs.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14092

Accession Number: 1998.1216

Chamber candlestick

Modern brass candlestand. Three foliate shapes cut out around base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14093

Accession Number: 1998.1217

Dish

Small white porcelain dish w/ blue floral decoration. Six petaled flower in middle w/ blue lines radiating from middle (See drawing in file).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14094

Accession Number: 1998.1218

Hairpin dish

Small rectangular ceramic dish. White w/ blue decoration of windmill. Staffordshire style transfer pattern of flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14095

Accession Number: 1998.1219

Towel rack

Spool turned towel rack. Spool turning throughout. Two levels for hanging. Square corners at top and bottom. Racks set on peg-shaped turned feet.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14096

Accession Number: 1998.1220

Table scarf

Lace table scarf used as splash guard- mounted on blue cotton. Lace image of central flower surrounded by oval lace pattern.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14097

Accession Number: 1998.1221

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14098

Accession Number: 1998.1222.1

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14099

Accession Number: 1998.1222.2

Print

In this print, a woman is seated in a two-horse carriage racing down a country road. A home, trees, and fencing surrounding the ground are seen in the background. In a 1/2 inch gild frame.

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14100

Accession Number: 1998.1223

Print

In this print a monkey sits on a wooden stump holding the scale of justice and looks to be communicating to two cats- one seated and one standing. A broken candle, pan of milk, picture, and (?) are on the ground around the three animals. In a 1 inch gild frame.

Date: 1848-1850

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14101

Accession Number: 1998.1224

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of two dogs chasing a rabbit down a hill. In the left background two gentlemen on horse are following the chase. A large tree in the right foreground and trees and fence in the background complete the image. In a 1/2 inch black frame.

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14102

Accession Number: 1998.1225

View of New York

Hand-colored print of New York Harbor. Three figures in the foreground overlook the harbor and cityscape of New York. Ships are found throughout the harbor and a ship is docking in the central ground of the composition. Mounted in a 1/2 inch gild frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14103

Accession Number: 1998.1226

Trunk

Trunk. Pine, leather, iron, brass, newspaper. Domed leather covered pine trunk w/ brass studs and iron lock. Lined with Newburyport and Boston newspapers dated to 1822.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14256

Accession Number: 1986.264

Storage box

Rectangular slant top box w/ 3 double hinged lids, opening to deep bins; grain painted.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14257

Accession Number: 1986.265

Basket

Oblong form w/ hinged lid and Siouq(?) handle tied w/ ribbon. Traces of blue pigment at base. Poss. Native American.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material)

GUSN: 14258

Accession Number: 1986.266

Basket

Carved rigid handles; wrapped rim on deep, cylidrical form

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14259

Accession Number: 1986.267.1

Basket

Carved rigid handles; wrapped rim on deep, cylidrical form

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14260

Accession Number: 1986.267.2

Educational chart

Horizontally oriented wall chart suspended between 2 black supports. Printed figures of American genre and time line to 1849. At time of cataloging entirely disintergrated--only thing that remains are 2 black supports.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14262

Accession Number: 1986.269

Census map

Linen-edged printed paper map of New England states hangs from black metal rod.The map printed in shades of pink, blue, green, and black w/ index to population on left side. Title block in upper right hand corner. The reverse printed as well.

Date: 1911-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), metal, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 14263

Accession Number: 1986.270

Trunk

Dome topped hide covered trunk; leather strapping, brass tacks, and iron hardware; interior lined w/ blue paper.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14264

Accession Number: 1986.271

Trunk

Rectangular black painted and cloth-covered w/ brass studded metal straps; interior lined w/ blue and white floral paper.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14265

Accession Number: 1986.272

Trunk

Slightly domed canvas covered wood trunk with wood and metal strapping; one lift out tray; lined with stiffened fabric; exterior cloth painted dark green; bears numerous paper shipping stamps.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 14266

Accession Number: 1986.273

Trunk

Rectangular form w/ domed hinged lid covered w/ geometrically patterned printed paper w/ metal (iron) and wood strapping, leather straps, iron lock plate and hasp. Leather handle at each end w/ black shell form stamped metal terminas (?). Lined w/ maroon and white printed paper. One tray.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood), printing (process)

GUSN: 14267

Accession Number: 1986.274

Trunk

Patterned leather covered domed-top trunk w/ wood and metal strapping and corner plates; fitted interior w/ lift out compartments. Bears remnants of shipping labels.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14268

Accession Number: 1986.276

Trunk

Brown-painted canvas covered flat top trunk w/ metal and wood strapping; fitted interior lined w/ canvas.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: USA Excelsior (Maker)

Material: canvas, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14269

Accession Number: 1986.278

Trunk

Rectangular leather covered trunk with domed lid; top is ornamented with studs; lined with pages from a French book (dated 1752); iron hardware; tacks along edges.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: J. Merriman & Sons (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14270

Accession Number: 1986.280

Bracket shelf

Demi-line wood shelf covered w/ wine-colored cotton and silk fabric; pierced cast-iron bracket.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 14271

Accession Number: 1986.284

Clock reel

No description

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 14272

Accession Number: 1986.285

Umbrella stand

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14273

Accession Number: 1986.286AB

Niddy noddy

Tenoned construction and shaped cross pieces.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14274

Accession Number: 1986.287

Bed Wrench

Rough wood cylinder(a) w/ "V" cut at one end; tenoned w/ dowel(b) at top.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14275

Accession Number: 1986.288AB

Hat rack

Folding and adjustable w/ ten turned pegs w/ glass ball ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 14276

Accession Number: 1986.289

Yarn winder

Rustic shaft w/ 2 turned wood and metal ringed disks tied to adjustable "ribs".

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14277

Accession Number: 1986.290

Ironing board

Shaped board tenoned w/ rectangular support to rectangular base w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14278

Accession Number: 1986.291

Armchair

Arched crest rail w/ carved medallion; incised "ears"; continues to shaped and molded arms and legs; upholstered arm pads, tufted back, and upholstered seat; on casters.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14279

Accession Number: 1986.292

Wool wheel

Turned distaff w/ horn cap and red turned brace for wheel on chamfered edged support and 3 splayed rod shaped legs. The wheel is w/ tapering spindles.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14280

Accession Number: 1986.293

Wool wheel

Large bentwood wheel w/ turned spokes and turned hub(?) on base w/ turned uprights. Plain rectangular platform and 3 shaved legs.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 14281

Accession Number: 1986.294

Convertible lounge

Stepped, assymetrical, turned, pierced and incised crest; incised arm bracket, seat rail and drawer front (skirt of seat rail); shaped bracket feet on casters. Tufted back and seat. Storage place under lounge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, horsehair, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14282

Accession Number: 1986.295

Box of coal bricks

Black box w/ white label "The Clark Coal./ Guarantee/ Every piece of Clark Coal.../ Made only by Chicago Flex...broken." 8 coal bricks and 2 broken ends inside.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14283

Accession Number: 1986.302

Carriage warmer

Black wool carpet-covered tin oval shaped container w/ metal bail handle at top; adjustable aperatures at sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14284

Accession Number: 1986.303

Easel

All bamboo elements w/ brass acorn finials; bar at back w/ chain to adjust.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14285

Accession Number: 1986.304

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14286

Accession Number: 1986.306.1

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14287

Accession Number: 1986.306.2

Side chair

Shaped crest rail carved w/ "Bull's eye" element; 3 turned spindles, quarter arms, pressboard seats w/ star pattern, turned front legs and front stretchers.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pressboard

GUSN: 14288

Accession Number: 1986.306.3

Screen

Three-part wood frame with leather strap hinges; floral patterned fabric panels with burgundy ground and green, cream, yellow, and pink.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 14289

Accession Number: 1986.307

Cupboard top

Projecting molded cornice over 2 side hung panelled doors and 3 drawers; rosewood grained. This is the upper half of a two part piece.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14292

Accession Number: 1986.310

Storage box

A 6-board box. Overhanging hinged lid on dovetailed box w/ projecting base; interior till; painted red.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14293

Accession Number: 1986.312

Chest of drawers

a) Rectangular hanging top with chamfered edge over three drawer case. Each drawer with horizontal reeding enclosing a "watered" veneer panel and "Fort" shaped brass tone metal hardware with ring pulls and conforming lock escutcheons with reeded pilastes with molded foot and corner blades; carved w...

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chestnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 14294

Accession Number: 1986.313.1A-C

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