Historic New England

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of the Tucker's ship, "the Alliance". the Alliance had a large black and white hull, 17 sails, an American flag flying at its stern, and red flag flying from its tallest mast that reads: "ALLIANCE". A lighthouse and fortress are off the ship's bow and at...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18494

Accession Number: 1998.518

Watercolor

Watercolor of the Tucker sailing vessel, "The Samoset". The Samoset is a three masted, 8 sail ship w/ an American flag flying from the stern. There are two other ships in the distance and land and a few buildings are seen off the ship's bow.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Desilva, Joseph (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18495

Accession Number: 1998.519

Chart chest

Grained wooden chest w/ hinged lid. Wider molded base. Protruding metal loop at center was once part of an exterior clasp.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18496

Accession Number: 1998.520

Chronometer

Wooden box containing chronometer. 2 lids on top of box, 2 brass handles on sides. Clock is attached to box inside by 3 gears on brass ring, 2 on sides, 1 on corner. Corner gear moves so clock swings vertically. Inner clock swings horizontally.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18497

Accession Number: 1998.521

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher w/ ship "Wiscasset" and free mason design; transfer printed; printed on pitcher: "THE WISCASSET/ DAVID SILVESTER JUNR."; gilded band around rim; green handle.

Date: 1791-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18498

Accession Number: 1998.522

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and classical scene; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18499

Accession Number: 1998.523

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and foliate design; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18500

Accession Number: 1998.524

Goblet

Large glass goblet w/ coin in center stem; turned stem; coin= six pence from 1834.

Date: 1834-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18501

Accession Number: 1998.525

An Emblem of Europe

Oval painting in a one inch black rectangular frame of a female figure holding a large black Bible with her right hand and a cornucopia filled with fruit and vegetables with her left hand. A map of Europe, a globe, a lyre, and a sheet of music are at her feet. Behind her is a painter's palette, an I...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18502

Accession Number: 1998.517.2

Bust

Plaster bust of Ben Franklin dressed in a coat and vest w/ 4 buttons. Franklin is depicted w/ shoulder length hair and is looking down off to his right.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18503

Accession Number: 1998.526

Taxidermy Birds

Taxidermy birds and other animals in glass case: oriole, goldfinch, robin, woodpecker, female cardinal, bluebird, chipmunk, and assorted insects. Nine major animals arranged vertically and horizontally in case on synthetic stand, painted green.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: taxidermy

GUSN: 18504

Accession Number: 1998.527

Folding bed

Renaissance Revival case for folding bed. Walnut w/ incised, broken pediment and two mirrored doors. Wider bottom section w/ marble top, three drawers and two doors w/ foliate-carved pulls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18505

Accession Number: 1998.528AB

Watercolor

Watercolor of the sailing vessel "The Samoset" being pulled by the tugboat "Samson". The American flag flies from the Samoset stern and a white flag with the red letters that reads "Samoset" flies from the tallest mast. At least 6 flags are rolled up on the ship. Frame: 2 3/4 in. wood and gilt.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18506

Accession Number: 1998.529

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 3 in. wood and gilt frame of the ship "The Alliance" at port. Ship is headed into dock w/ only 9 of its sails still open. An American flag is at its stern and a white flag w/ a red dot, a blue and white striped flag, a red, white and blue striped flag, a red flag and a red and blue f...

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18507

Accession Number: 1998.530

Ceremonial bowl

Kava bowl on wooden base. Wooden bowl with four thick legs. Bowl formed from two pieces of wood. Triangular form extends from underside on one side. Two holes in triangular piece. Wooden base painted black with light brown rim.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18508

Accession Number: 1998.531AB

Billiard table

Rococo Revival billiard table. Rosewood w/ foliate carving on both table skirt and skirt of base. Billiard top is green felt w/ marble beneath. Border inlaid w/ ivory. Fringe side pockets. Ornate foliate-carved cabriole legs.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), slate (rock)

GUSN: 18509

Accession Number: 1998.532

An Emblem of America

Reverse painting on glass in a black and gold frame of a lady with brown curly hair and dark eyes wearing a red feather plume, red draped shawl, and red and green long dress. She holds a red, white and blue flag in her right hand and rests her hand on a stone dedicated to the memory of George Washin...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18510

Accession Number: 1998.517.3

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Small Gothic arch beneath .533.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18511

Accession Number: 1998.533

Billiard cue mount

Billiard cue mounts. Slender oak poles w/ end pieces carved into cue rests. Smooth arch beneath .534.

Date: 1858-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18512

Accession Number: 1998.534

Electric lamp

Hanging brass electrified light fixture in etched glass globe; foliate decoration around globe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18513

Accession Number: 1998.535

Cornice

Pressed tin cornice w/ design of acorn bunches; gilded.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18514

Accession Number: 1998.536.1

Pot

3-footed iron pot w/ handle; round w/ band around neck.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18365

Accession Number: 1998.401

Teakettle

Iron teakettle and lid w/ handle; spout resembling arm w/ elbow; bulbous body; 3 small feet.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 18366

Accession Number: 1998.402AB

Bellows

Small bellows inlaid w/ mother-of-pearl in geometric design. Face of bellows covered in triangular m-o-p pieces. Back has 4 m-o-p pieces. Inlay of metal bordering geometric design. Red leather connecting bellows. Brass blower piece and tacks on sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, mother of pearl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18367

Accession Number: 1998.403

Fireplace brush

Wooden fireplace brush painted black. Turned handle connects to base piece. Broom made of horsehair. Rope at top for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18368

Accession Number: 1998.404

Whisk broom

Whisk broom w/ wooden handle. Dyed pink straw attached to handle by nails and string. Leather strap for hanging at top.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: Berea College (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18369

Accession Number: 1998.405

Potholder

Black wool potholder with red stitching around edges. Red "X" stitched in center of back. Brass ring in one corner.

Date: 1890-1910

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

Material: hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18370

Accession Number: 1998.406

Portrait of Franklin Pierce

Bust-length portrait of Franklin Pierce. Pierce is depicted with wavy, short dark hair and dark eyes and is wearing a dark coat, vest and a scarf with a white shirt. Mounted in a 1 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1852

Maker: Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18371

Accession Number: 1998.407

Portrait of Zachary Taylor

Half-length frontal portrait engraving of Zachary Taylor clutching a telescope in his right hand and dressed in a military uniform with gold buttons running up and down left and right frontal. In the background a war appears to be going on and dark clouds are overhead. Frame: 1 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Ritchie, A. H. (Engraver) Anthony, Edward, 1844- (Publisher) Dunnell, A. H. (Printer)

Material: engraving (printing process), prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18372

Accession Number: 1998.408

Nautical Scene with Ship "The Atlanta"

Watercolor of the sailing vessel "The Atalanta" in a 2 in. dark wood and gilt frame. The ship has two masts and at least three large sails that are down in the picture. The hull of the ship is painted gray and is on a scale of 1/40.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18373

Accession Number: 1998.409

Tall case clock

Mahogany tall case clock. Denticulated cornice w/ gilt trim. Arched dial trim flanked by slender, fluted columns. Roman numeral dial w/ etched trim. Case door w/ gilt striping; engaged twisted pilasters at sides. Wider base w/ bracket feet.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: Dun, William (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18374

Accession Number: 1998.410

Portrait of Daniel Webster

Bust-length portrait of Daniel webster with his left shoulder turned away from the viewer. Etching depicts Webster with short, dark wavy hair and wearing a dark coat, vest with a white shirt and scarf. Frame: 1 1/2 inches, wooden frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Staigg, Richard (Painter) Cheney, J. (Engraver) Dodson, R. W. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18375

Accession Number: 1998.411

Print of "The Declaration of Independence"

Engraving in a gilt frame of the presentation of the Declaration of Independence. In the room where the signing was held, men are seated and standing with five major figures presenting the declaration to five other men standing behind a desk. Around the engraving are eigh smaller portraits of major ...

Date: 1838

Maker: Kimberly, Denison, 1814-1863 (Engraver) Franklin Print Co. (Publisher) Bolton, J. B. (Calligrapher)

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

GUSN: 18376

Accession Number: 1998.412

Ceremonial adz

Wooden adz (for hollowing out canoes). One piece of carved wood as handle. Complex geometric carvings. Stone piece at top tied to handle by rope, complex weave and layering of rope.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), rope, stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18377

Accession Number: 1998.413

Photograph

Full-length photograph of Richard H. Tucker Jr. seated w/ his right hand resting on his black Newfoundland dog. Tucker is wearing dark trousers, a vest, jacket and overcoat and face forward. His hair is graying and he wears a beard. Mounted in a dark wood and gilt 2in. oval frame.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18378

Accession Number: 1998.414

Photograph

Photograph of an oil painting of the ship Ellen Austin on rough waters. The Ellen Austin has 3 masts and 21 sails w/ an American Flag flying at its stern. 2 other flags fly from the ship. 2 sailboats and a rowboat are in the background. Frame: 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: Reproduction of McFarlane, Duncan (Painter)

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 18379

Accession Number: 1998.415

Painting

Oil painting of the Tucker's ship, Richard III. The ship had a large black and olive green hull, 3 masts and twenty sails. An American sail flies from the stern of the ship and a red flag reading R III flies from the center mast. At least 3 other sailors; vessels are seen on the water. Frame: 3 1/2 ...

Date: 1866

Maker: Possibly Petersen, Heinrich (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18380

Accession Number: 1998.416

Bird's Eye View Map

"Bird's Eye View" map of the village of Wiscasset, Maine. Map depicts streets, houses, and pedestrians. The river, with many sailing vessels, is in the foreground.

Date: 1878

Maker: Stones, J. J. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18381

Accession Number: 1998.417

Thermometer/ Barometer

"Timby's" thermometer and barometer, wooden case. Scalloped edges. 2 elongated oval glass pieces arranged vertically. Thermometer and mercury visible through bottom glass. Barometer (mercury) visible through top glass.

Date: 1857-1870

Maker: John M. Merrick & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mercury, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18382

Accession Number: 1998.418

Box

Wooden file box w/ sliding cover, two finger grips on top. Worn graining on front.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18383

Accession Number: 1998.419

Box

Wooden file box w/ sliding cover, two finger grips on top. Worn graining on front.

Date: 1833-1848

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18384

Accession Number: 1998.420

Wall pocket

Painted metal wall pocket. 2 dividers, back taller than box and has 2 holes for hanging. Also, back shaped like butterfly. Borders painted on front and sides, 3 decals placed on front.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18385

Accession Number: 1998.421

Pen stand

Cast iron fountain pen stand. Base of 4 feet joined by 2 rods. Curved stand rises. 5 slots formed by 6 ridges on each side. Sides joined by rod at top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18386

Accession Number: 1998.422

Fountain pen

Aluminum fountain pen, base separates from top. Small ridges mark separation.

Date: 1879-1890

Maker: Eagle Pencil Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 18387

Accession Number: 1998.423

Fountain pen

Fountain pen, black wooden base, aluminum top, steel tip.

Date: 1881-1890

Maker: Faber, E. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18388

Accession Number: 1998.424

Fountain pen

Fountain pen w/ wooden handle w/ steel tip.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18389

Accession Number: 1998.425

Ceramic Jar

White ceramic jar with gold banding; ink sponge wipe inside.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18390

Accession Number: 1998.426

Inkwell

Pressed glass inkwell with engraved metal lid; square shaped body with geometric pattern of circles and squares; crown shaped lid with foliate scroll design; sunburst pattern on bottom.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18391

Accession Number: 1998.427