Historic New England

Historical marker

House shaped board w/ overhanging flat "roof" painted gray and embellished in black paint w/ silhouette of Puritan man and the inscription "Spencer-Pierce House/ Here 400 acres of land were granted to John/ Spencer by the town of Newbury in 1635. The stone/ portion of the house (known as the Garriso...

Date: 1930

Maker: Browne (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14295

Accession Number: 1986.314

Washstand

Panelled splash board on 2 drawer, 2 door case; straight legs; stamped metal hardware; cast brackets for towel rack at right side. On casters.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14297

Accession Number: 1986.316

Footboard

Flat rectangular top on molded and incised panelled footboard.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14298

Accession Number: 1986.317.1

Side board of Bed

Sideboards w/ shaped brackets.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14299

Accession Number: 1986.317.2

Side board of Bed

Sideboards w/ shaped brackets.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14300

Accession Number: 1986.317.3

Laundry boiler

Deep oblong form w/ rolled lip and 2 turned wood handles; stepped cover w/out handle.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: soldering, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14301

Accession Number: 1986.318

Dough box

Rectangular box w/ sloping sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14302

Accession Number: 1986.319

Scale

Iron brace w/ shaped centerpiece and pivoting arched "handle" connected to square nail constructed wood tray by thin rope.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14303

Accession Number: 1986.320

Roasting pan

Oblong stepped form w/ projecting handle at each end. A pan for stove? griddle?

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14304

Accession Number: 1986.321

Candle box

Cylindrical form w/ hinged lid; double rectangular tabs for hanging.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14305

Accession Number: 1986.322

Storage box

5 board rectangular form w/ open top; 3 sides covered w/ wallpaper printed in pattern of classical flower heads and shaped reserves in brown and white enclosing marbelized green lozenges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 14306

Accession Number: 1986.323

Cradle

Splayed sides; corner posts at head topped with urn and ball finial; foot post topped with bun finials; shaped rockers; unfinished wood.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14307

Accession Number: 1986.324

Ironing board

Oblong board; round at one end and square at other; on folding frame; adjusted by rope; top covered w/ wool blanket and muslin sheet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14308

Accession Number: 1986.325

Kettle

Compressed spherical form w/ gooseneck spout; arched bail handle w/ hooked terminals that fit into tab extensions; raised on 3 short feet; prominent seams to body and spout.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14309

Accession Number: 1986.326

Rug

Pair of tan rugs with white stripes and fringed edges. Goat hair.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13854

Accession Number: 1998.101.2

Window screen

Bamboo window screen w/ diagonal grey and tan stripes. Blue beads between bamboo pieces.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glass (material), handmade

GUSN: 13855

Accession Number: 1998.102

Reclining chair

Reclining wing chair. Aesthetic style w/ modern brocade upholstery. Walnut w/ geometric and floral incised detail on arm supports and turned legs.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13856

Accession Number: 1998.103

Antimacassar

Woven antimacassar. Six woven sections. Fringed bottom.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13857

Accession Number: 1998.104

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13858

Accession Number: 1998.105.1

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13859

Accession Number: 1998.105.2

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13860

Accession Number: 1998.105.3

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13861

Accession Number: 1998.105.4

Hanging relief

Creamy white plaster relief of lion in standing position.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 13862

Accession Number: 1998.106

Hanging shelf

Hanging shelf w/ carved quatrefoil. Detachable shelf and base.

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13863

Accession Number: 1998.107

Flower vase

Pastoral male and female figures carrying bundles of flowers; flower container behind; grotesque pattern at the base of vase.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 13864

Accession Number: 1998.108

Watercolor

Watercolor of Castle Tucker from the back of the house looking up across the water. The house is reflected in the water below. Mounted in a one inch light brown wooden frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13865

Accession Number: 1998.109

Hanging shelf

Hanging three-tiered corner shelf. Leaf and finial detail. Walnut.

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13866

Accession Number: 1998.110

Flower vase

Japanese porcelain vase. Oriental pastoral scene w/ mother carrying umbrella while pushing a baby in a carriage. Square, club-shaped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13867

Accession Number: 1998.111

Handbag

Silk handbag painted w/ pansies and horseshoe. Chenille balls as trim. Twisted handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13868

Accession Number: 1998.112

Plant stand

Oak plant stand w/ elongated cabriole legs. Square top. Lower shelf w/ concaved sides.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13869

Accession Number: 1998.113

Flower vase

Bright yellow glazed ceramic vase. Acorn shaped body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 13870

Accession Number: 1998.114

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13871

Accession Number: 1998.115.1

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13872

Accession Number: 1998.115.2

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13873

Accession Number: 1998.115.3

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13874

Accession Number: 1998.115.4

Hallstand

Hallstand. Walnut, glass central mirror. Seven turned "hangers" framing center glass. Central top flanked by umbrella arms. Turned legs. Cast iron shell umbrella bases.

Date: 1858

Maker: Doe, Hazelton and Company

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 13875

Accession Number: 1998.116

Planter

Porcelain planter w/ Imari decoration. Bucket shaped w/ red and gilded floral pattern. Three red, ropelike rings around the body of the bucket. Handle across top of bucket.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13876

Accession Number: 1998.117

Watercolor

In the foreground of the painting there are grassy fields and ledge outcroppings. A green forest, body of water, and mountains dominate the central ground. Mounted in a two inch wooden frame.

Date: 1908

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13877

Accession Number: 1998.118

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13878

Accession Number: 1998.119.1

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13879

Accession Number: 1998.119.2

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13880

Accession Number: 1998.119.3

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13881

Accession Number: 1998.119.4

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13882

Accession Number: 1998.119.5

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13883

Accession Number: 1998.119.6

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13884

Accession Number: 1998.119.7

Rug

Brown rug made of goat hair with fringed edges.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13885

Accession Number: 1998.120

Standing desk

Painted standing desk on frame w/ slanted hinged top. Dark brown waist molding at top of frame. Front skirt arched at center. Three stretchers along lower legs. Raised shelf at top.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 13886

Accession Number: 1998.121

Stool

Tall, Windsor, painted, turned stool. Light (muted lime) green.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13887

Accession Number: 1998.122

Watercolor

Waterfront scene of four buildings on the coast. Lobster traps and cashs are featured in the central ground of the painting. This is largely an image of a working-class fishing village. Mounted in a three inch gild frame.

Date: 1908

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13888

Accession Number: 1998.123

Wall pocket

This wall pocket is woven from narrow ash splints in a checker plainweave pattern. The pyramid-shaped back narrows from the width of the basket in a regular stepped decrease and is topped with an ash splint-wrapped ring for suspension. This wall pocket is most likely of Native American manufacture f...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 13889

Accession Number: 1998.124

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