Historic New England

Blanket Chest

Pine blanket chest, with a rectangular lid with molded edge and cleats on a case with a single long drawer with turned wood pulls. On raised, shaped "bootjack" ends and shaped front apron. Grain-painted in yellow and brown-red to simulate pine. Drawer edge painted to simulate inlay.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, dovetail joints, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2705

Accession Number: 1991.930

Stool

The shaped saddle seat is raised on four slightly splayed bamboo turned legs. they are formed by bamboo turned front stretchers, bulbous turned side stretchers and a bamboo turned medial stretcher. It is painted red.

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2706

Accession Number: 1991.931

Terrestrial Globe

Terrestrial globe ona mahogany tripod stand. The spinning globe has a green cast on the frame with astrological signs. It rests in a carved/turned mahogany pedestal with three scrolled and splayed feet, on casters.

Date: 1838

Maker: Loring, Josiah (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product), printing (process), varnishing

GUSN: 2707

Accession Number: 1991.932

Set of Bookcases

Set of four stacked pine graduated bookcases, of open rectangular form and equal width. The top case (shortest) has molded cornice and is black printed on top. It is all yellow stained on the outside with red-painted interiors.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2708

Accession Number: 1991.933A-D

Nightstand

A red-painted maple and pine Hepplewhite bedside table. It has an overhanging square top above a chamfered single drawer with a wood knob handle. It has a straight side and square tapering legs that are slightly splayed. It is small and low.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2709

Accession Number: 1991.934

Pair of Camphene Lamps

Pair of Victorian pewter camphene lamps; cylindrical toward top; bulbous below; domed upper end with short neck where a threaded disk has two brass wick tubes, tapered and flaring, on short baluster shaft; dished, circular, stepped and molded base.

Date: 1848-1854

Maker: Capen & Molineaux (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 2710

Accession Number: 1991.935.1-2

Tin Stage Orders Box

Red-painted tin box with a hinged door with a key and a slot at the top for orders and way bills. It is decorated with scrolls in yellow paint. The body of the box is made from a single sheet of tin, seamed at the right side, center; the seam is reinforced with two strips of tin tacked perpendicular...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oil paint (paint), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2711

Accession Number: 1991.936.1

Bust Carving

Carved head and shoulders of a man with a high, standing collar and brushed back hair (to the center of his forehead). His features are small, the eyes incised, and the mouth wide.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2712

Accession Number: 1991.937

Portrait of a Man

Of rectangular format, a portrait of a man, waist length, with black hair, blue eyes and a black coat. He sits in a red upholstered arm chair with his right arm on the table with a green cover. A round ink well and a document are in front of him and he holds a quill pen in his right hand. In the bac...

Date: dated 1834

Maker: Gassner, George, Mr., 1811-1861 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2713

Accession Number: 1991.938.1

Rug

Of rectangular form patterned with a shaped field of polychrome tones, within a border in the shape of a rustic frame of varrigated tans on a varrigated brown ground. Hooked on a burlap foundation and bound with cottontape.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2714

Accession Number: 1991.939

Rug

Of rectangular form patterned with squares filled with polychrome diagonal stripes. The edges are bound with cotton tape. The predominate colors are red, black, tans, blues, browns, orange and green.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2715

Accession Number: 1991.940

Rug

Hooked rug of long rectangular form, of cotton on burlap with a black tape edge. It is on a pink-beige/brown stripe ground with a navy/gray stripe border and 3 quadrafoil medallions resembling paper cut-outs badly centered along the ground.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 2716

Accession Number: 1991.941

Rug

Of rectangular form patterned with a single rose sprig on a beige field within a varrigated brown/green border. It has gray/black cotton tape binding.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2717

Accession Number: 1991.942

Portrait of a Man and a Woman

Half-length portraits of a man and woman on separate canvases, painted to hang side by side. There is contiguous space suggested by a swag curtain at the top. He wears a black suit and white vest; she wears a grey dress with a gold belt buckle and red coral beads, lace collar and cap, and holds a fa...

Date: dated 1831

Maker: Smith, Royall Brewster, 1801-1849 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2718

Accession Number: 1991.943.1-2

Windsor Stool

Deep blue-painted Shaker wooden stool; rectangular seat with groove carved just under the seat; four round, slightly splayed legs that taper towards the bottom with conforming stretchers. Distinctive deep bright blue color, somewhat dainty.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: Shaker Village (Maker)

Material: gluing, oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2719

Accession Number: 1991.944

Box

Important masonic rectangular lift-top box painted vermillion red ground with masonic designs (including pillars, compass & square, beehive, hammer & chisel, trees, eye of god) in gold, black and green on front and top. A single stepped oval handle on top of the hinged lid. Lock removed to reveal ...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2720

Accession Number: 1991.945

Box

Grain-painted rectangular box, umber over yellow vinegar/putty style decoration lift top with original hinges, dust lip inside, dove tailed construction.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: American linden (wood), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2721

Accession Number: 1991.946

Overmantel-Landscape with Harbor Scene

Overmantel painting, landscape with houses along the left bank of a river. In the left foreground, is a large yellow house with a small connected outbuilding and fence. In the center is a dead tree with a large bird perched on the top branch. A hound scents a rabbit, which hides behind a rock at the...

Date: 1780-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: boards (flat objects), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 2722

Accession Number: 1991.948

Genre Painting

Small oblong rectangular format of a landscape with thatched cottages in the right foreground and left middle ground; three men in large hats, one with a beard, talk on the right; more figures are visible in the field in the middle distance at the left. Oil on wood panel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), oil paint (paint), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2723

Accession Number: 1991.949

Candlestick

Brass candlestick on square base; cylindrical cup above vase and ring baluster shaft; raised circular drip-pan rim molded into raised square base; shaft welded into base (no marks).

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2724

Accession Number: 1991.950

Table and Two Benches

Table with rectangular overhanging top supported by five turned legs; the top is grainpainted in five different patterns in yellow and brown; wood supports screwed in underside; benches with long curve-ended crest rails supported by turned stiles and legs; conforming flat seat.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), graining

GUSN: 2725

Accession Number: 1991.951.1-.3

Rug

Shirred rug, wool on cotton ground with a bold flower design in red and green on black ground at center.Bordered by a stylized flowering vine on a yellow ground.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), shirring

GUSN: 2726

Accession Number: 1991.952

Applique and Needlework Rug

Applique and needlework rug with alternating ground blocks of taupe wool and navy blue felt. It has stylized floral and foliate scroll needlework on a applique border with flowers at each corner. The center has a large blue ground with a stylized tree-like flower at the center with balanced floral d...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), embroidering, felt (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 2727

Accession Number: 1991.953

Plover Carving

Carved and painted wooden bird representing a plover. It is painted black and yellow, with black beak and eyes and copper wire legs that are painted yellow and affixed to the base. The base bears lettering and there is some incising to create a feathered surface.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), carving (processes), copper (metal), metal, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2728

Accession Number: 1991.965

Emu Egg

Decorated emu egg showing a farm scene (pasture, fence, trees, barn, and two horses in the foreground). It is a naturally dark shell. It is skillfully carved to incorporate the natural color changes (grey to white) into its design. The scene is bordered by one band of outside color and one of medium...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Lund, V. (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, carving (processes), eggshell (animal material), incising, glass (material)

GUSN: 2729

Accession Number: 1991.954

Ostrich Egg

A large white ostrich egg painted with a ocean view of a square rigged ship, the Sea Witch, under full sail flying the American flag. It is bordered by a red band with a banner at top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, eggshell (animal material), painting (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 2730

Accession Number: 1991.955

Wall Mirror

Mirror in wood frame painted tan and olive green. Applied decoration with gilding.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4568

Accession Number: 1949.266

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with octagonal base and stepped dome.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4569

Accession Number: 1949.271.1

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with octagonal base and stepped dome.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4570

Accession Number: 1949.271.2

Hurricane Shade

Clear blown glass hurricane lamp shade. Bulbous cylindrical shape, swelling at center, folded lower edge.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 4571

Accession Number: 1949.270.1

Hurricane Shade

Clear blown glass hurricane lamp shade. Bulbous cylindrical shape, swelling at center, folded lower edge.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 4572

Accession Number: 1949.270.2

Garden Stool

Chinese export garden stool.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 4573

Accession Number: 1949.267

Wall Mirror

Convex pediment with winged head. Wreath and cornucopias above with branches. Urn-like finials, leaf decoration. Sphinx head capitals.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4574

Accession Number: 1949.268

Tilt-top Table

Oval top attached to rectangular support on turned central pedestal terminating in tripod base with cabriole legs and padded feet (dovetailed to pedestal). Brass lock and latch at hinged support.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4575

Accession Number: 1949.269

Telescope

Brown leather covering wood. Viewing end has brass collar.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4576

Accession Number: 1949.272

Paddle

Rectangular blade with simple carved shaft and rounded handle. Possibly a Native American souvenir product -- not designed for normal use.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4577

Accession Number: 1949.273

Photograph

Hand tinted photo of a Japanese bridge (red/brown color) over a river with rocks, hills and woods in the background; gray mat, wood frame stained gray.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring

GUSN: 4578

Accession Number: 1977.772

Roses

Black ink with brown tints added; two women dressed in classical fashion, hair worn up with bands behind ears; dresses simple, loose draper; women on left offers rose to woman on right whose left hand rests on basket of roses.

Date: 1885

Maker: After Walker, M. (Artist) Possibly Leighton Bros. (Publisher)

Material: ink, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4579

Accession Number: 1977.773

Chair

Rectangular back with six horizontal rails has adjustment bracket for four degrees of reclination; steel adjustment brackets screwed onto outside upper edge of rear legs; back legs are cut out scroll at top; front legs are flared at foot; straight flat arms supported by five spindles; on casters; co...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: AFTER Morris, William (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal)

GUSN: 4580

Accession Number: 1977.774

Frame, Picture

Painted gold over black; plain rectangular ogee molding with bead edge; frame rabetted at corners with added nails; three corners are notched on edge; two nails on back of frame with leather circles under heads.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4581

Accession Number: 1977.775

Rug

Rectangular shape with oriental pattern: three medallions across center; two in blue with brown borders; center one in gray and tan; whole surrounded by blue and tan field; outer border of green with red serpentine and triangles of green and tan; blue crosses at each corner; bound with black cloth t...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 4582

Accession Number: 1977.776

Rocking Chair

Dowel-backed porch rocking chair with simple arched crest rail between cylindrical canted stiles with egg finials and ring turnings; shaped plank arm terminating in front stile arm support with ring and vase turnings below arms continuing to a tapered point before being doweled into the rockers; eac...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 4583

Accession Number: 1977.777

Rocking Armchair

Porch rocking chair; square back of woven rattan openwork patterned terminating in arms flowing from sides; solid woven squared seat with skirt; narrow rockers and whole frame bound with rattan fibers in wicker style; X-shaped central stretcher.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4584

Accession Number: 1977.778

Dough Box

Rectangular box with straight outward flaring sides and end panels with arched tops; wooden bracked handles on ends; nailed corner construction; unfinished wood.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4585

Accession Number: 1977.779

Fireboard

Rectangular fireboard frame of two wide boards running horizontally with breadboard ends; front covered with wallpaper in green, brown and yellow floral pattern with wide floral and segmented border.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4586

Accession Number: 1977.780

Table Top

Two-board folding table top with cleats underneath; rounded corners on hinged bracketed board (to attach to a wall?); unpainted.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4587

Accession Number: 1977.781

Side Chair

Fancy chairs; grain painted in black with gilt outlining on splat and crest; yoke style stepped crest rail painted with black "eye" at center (having ogee arch cutout on lower edge); solid vase-shaped splat; turned stiles with rear flattened on face above seat; front legs vase turned below seat term...

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4588

Accession Number: 1977.782.1

Trunk

Rectangular wooden carcass with flat hinged lid; covered with heavy black leather fastened with elaborately patterned brass tacks and reinforced at all corners with black painted iron bands; leather strap handles at both ends; two long straps come over lid and buckle on front; leather flap with embo...

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4589

Accession Number: 1977.783

Trunk

Travelling trunk with domed hinged lid; whole constructed of wood covered in gilt alligator skin patterned pressed tin; black enamelled iron bands and wooden strapping; two buckle claps on front of trunk on each side of double hasp lock; interior compartment in lid; tray in body of trunk which as a ...

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), gilding, iron (metal), paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4590

Accession Number: 1977.784

Chest of Drawers

Chest of four drawers; back or splash board attached at top; top section with one drawers is supported by reeded and turned columns which flank the three drawers of the lower section; top drawer has no pulls; lower three drawers with Chippendale style reproduction brasses; all drawers with brass set...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 4591

Accession Number: 1977.785

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