Historic New England

Gate-Leg Table

A table with a scrubbed, rectangular top with two "D" shaped leaves, that forms a round top when open. It has a straight skirt with a beaded edge and is raised on four molded straight square legs with conforming gate legs. The legs are joined by molded square stretchers. The base in brown and black ...

Date: 1780-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 2437

Accession Number: 1991.460

Punch Cup

A two-handled small punch cup made of horn that has been carved and turned on a lathe. There is incised banding on the outside of the bowl. The handle is flat and outstretched from the bowl- as in a porringer.

Date: 1730-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), incising, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2438

Accession Number: 1991.461

Bowl

A pewter bowl with a footed base. It has small banding around the rim and some near the inside.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2439

Accession Number: 1991.462

Bowl

A pewter bowl with a footed base. It has small banding around the rim and some near the inside.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2440

Accession Number: 1991.463

Fragment of Flame Stitchery

A rectangular fragment of an Irish stitched flame design. It is worked in with wool yarns in shades of green, blue, red, pink, yellow, and beige on a linen ground and bound in modern blue cotton tape. It is backed with a modern muslin colored fabric.

Date: 1740-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cloth, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 2441

Accession Number: 1991.464

Pewter Tea Kettle

Pewter teapot; large globular shape; turned wooden handle mounted between pewter bracket sides; attached cover with a wooden finial; hinged at one side showing a foliate motif; curved spout; shallow foot; surface has a smooth, plain finish.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2442

Accession Number: 1991.465

Bandbox

Demilune paste board band box covered with a block printed green and white leafy pattern over which is applied a brown flocked floral wreath pattern with orange painted details. The lid is attached with silk ribbons and contains a black lace and silk ribbon bonnet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper), wallpapers

GUSN: 2443

Accession Number: 1991.467

Hatbox

A wooden oval hat box covered with block printed floral wallpaper, white and pink carnations with green leaves on blue ground, lined with newspaper dated 1839.

Date: 183(1 or 9)

Maker: Davis, Hannah (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), spruce (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 2444

Accession Number: 1991.468

Bandbox

A wooden oval bandbox covered with block printed floral wallpaper, pink and white flowers with green leaves on a blue ground. Lined with wallpaper dating to 1845.

Date: dated 1845

Maker: Davis, Hannah (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), spruce (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 2445

Accession Number: 1991.469

Bandbox

A wooden oval band box covered with block printed wallpaper of pink and white flowers with green leaves on a blue ground. Lined with scrap paper, some with arithmetic exercises in ink, and newspaper scrap dated Jan.8, 1839. The inner bottom of the box is also filled with mathematic figures.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Attributed to Davis, Hannah (Maker)

Material: bentwood, pine (wood), spruce (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 2446

Accession Number: 1991.470A

Doll

A handmade female doll with cloth arms and a carved wooden body and legs. It has a featureless cloth head with human hair. Its costume is a pink glazed chintz dress covered with lace netting.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2447

Accession Number: 1991.471

Bandbox

An oval pasteboard band box and lid covered with a block printed floral wallpaper of pink flowers with green leaves on a light blue ground.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper), wallpapers

GUSN: 2448

Accession Number: 1991.472AB

Bonnet

A small shallow bonnet covered with pleated "crinkled" black crepe and ruffled crepe at the brim. It ties with a wide black grosgrain ribbon, and is lined with black silk taffeta. It is a mourning bonnet.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), cloth, taffeta

GUSN: 2449

Accession Number: 1991.473

Speaking Trumpet

Tapered, seamed, brass horn with an engraved band, shaped mouthpiece, and a painted interior.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 2450

Accession Number: 1991.474

Carved Gourd Containers

Two identically carved calabash gourds. Carved all over in an oriental floral motif (geometric design on the bottom). One is slightly darker color than the other.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: calabashes, carving (processes)

GUSN: 2451

Accession Number: 1991.475.1-2

Needlework Fire Screen

This shield-shaped fire screen depicts a floral design worked in green, red, rose, and beige wool cross-stitch on a linen ground. It is backed in yellow silk and mounted on a wooden handle.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material), mahogany (wood), needlepoint (needleworking), wool (textile)

GUSN: 2452

Accession Number: 1991.476

Candlestick

A pair of brass candlesticks with an artfully turned shaft with a drip pan in the center on a stepped base with decorative ridges.

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2453

Accession Number: 1991.477.1-2

Log Book

A hard cover book with matted brown and blue paper with leather corners and binding.

Date: 4/1853-4/1854

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 2454

Accession Number: 1991.478

Bellows

Of "turtle back" form, with the handle and front painted brown and stenciled with leafage and a bowl of fruit. Shades of copper, yellow and pale green pigments are used. It has a brass nozzle, leather sides and a hanging strap.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, painting (coating), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2455

Accession Number: 1991.479

Andiron

Each with a brass ball-topped acorn finial on an iron rod shaft, arched legs and large penny feet.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2456

Accession Number: 1991.480

Fireplace Shovel

The wrought iron shovel shaft has a belted brass ball finial.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2457

Accession Number: 1991.481.1

Copper Teakettle with Brass Knop

Copper teakettle; A-shaped bail handle held by tall plates extending from semi-bulbous body; gooseneck spout and stepped round cover; brass, urn-shaped knop; dovetail construction.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal)

GUSN: 2458

Accession Number: 1991.483

Fireback

Fireback with scrolled crest; shaped sides; floral border; encloses depiction of man on horseback with line of convicts and guards below.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2459

Accession Number: 1991.484

Fireplace Crane

A straight shaft with a long arm and hooked end. It has an arched support that pivots on two mounts in the fireplace.

Date: 1740-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2460

Accession Number: 1991.485

Pot Hook

An "S" shape with slightly hooked ends.

Date: 1740-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2461

Accession Number: 1991.486

Crystallophone

Lidded trapezoidal case of pine, the inside of the lid and inner case edges decorated with faux-wood graining. Case interior painted green. Fifteen thin rectangular glass plates, held in place and suspended on faded red ribbon with domed iron tacks at each end. Compass of two diatonic octaves of C t...

Date: 19th century

Maker: Probin, Walter (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2262

Accession Number: 1991.271

Candle Mold

Rectangular wooden frame (pine or oak) with slab ends, having arched cut-outs at base, and containing 24 pewter candle molds.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Webb, W. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin alloy

GUSN: 2263

Accession Number: 1991.272

Carved Box Lid

Rectangular; chip-carved in two horizontal panels: the top carved with six exotic-looking primitive structures and trees; the lower half carved with five sailing vessels at sea, a band with carved inscription divides the panels; unpainted.

Date: 1763

Maker: Emery, Noah (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2264

Accession Number: 1991.273

Painting

Reverse painting on glass, rectangular format, with figures before two landscapes; scene of infant princes surrounded by natives, elephant, etc.; in gilded, molded, small scoop frame.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2265

Accession Number: 1991.274.1

Painting

Reverse painting on glass, rectangular format; figures before a landscape, infant princes handing a scroll to Lord Cornwallis; in gilded, molded small scoop frame.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2266

Accession Number: 1991.274.2

Miniature Blanket Chest

Six-board chest with overhanging wire-hinged lid; boot-jack feet; fitted with covered till; painted red and decorated with black and yellow striping; the cover decorated with polychrome urn and foliate swag; chest decorated with yellow crows' feet motif at corners, and polychrome foliate swag at fro...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2267

Accession Number: 1991.275

Sewing Box

Rectangular form with hinged lid, case with one long drawer fitted with four compartments; painted yellow and decorated with freehand border of rose vines, enclosing red, blue, bold shaped reserves containing decals at top and sides, decal of Indian on lid, decal of East view of Faneuil Hall Market,...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2268

Accession Number: 1991.276

Box

Rectangular form with flat hinged top, painted yellow, decorated with black banding and stencilled with swag and tassels, bunches of flowers, and reverse "S" motifs in red and green.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2269

Accession Number: 1991.277

Triple Box with Lid

A: Lid B: Top box C: Center box D: Base box Three rectangular boxes joined together in tiers, with sliding cover, each carved from solid wood, chip-carved, painted solid green and decorated in two other colors. (See accession file for more detailed description.)

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2270

Accession Number: 1991.278A-D

Warming Pan

Flattened iron handle with rat tail loop terminus with decorative ball at stem; round pan held by iron ring has hinged brass cover pierced and punched with circle, flower petal and scroll devices enclosing a punchwork geometric flowerhead.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), iron (metal), punchwork, wrought

GUSN: 2271

Accession Number: 1991.279

Painted Panel

Architectual Elevation.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2272

Accession Number: 1991.280

Electrified Redware Jug Lamp

Redware, of globular shape with chunky strasp handle starting from narrow neck; covered overall with an olive green and brown-spotted glaze; three incised bands near top. (Currently wired as an electric lamp, with small off-white shade).

Date: 1800-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, glazing (coating), lead glaze, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2273

Accession Number: 1991.281

Herring Gull Decoy

Figure of herring gull carved in the full round, painted in natural colors, black, gray, yellow bill, on a driftwood base. A stick-up decoy (A); stand (B)

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: Possibly Wallace, George E., d. 1916 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2274

Accession Number: 1991.282AB

Herring Gull Decoy Head

Head of decoy carved in the full round, painted white with a yellow bill and black eye; holes at front and back where head was nailed to body.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Probably Weeks, William Jones, 1821-1897 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2275

Accession Number: 1991.283

Herring Gull Decoy Head

Head of herring gull carved in the full round, painted white with gray feathering, gray bill and painted brown and black eye; holes for nails back and front of neck to affix to body.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Probably Weeks, William Jones, 1821-1897 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2276

Accession Number: 1991.284

Miniature Gull Decoy

Miniature sea gull carved in the full round, the wing carved in relief, painted white, gray, black and yellow.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2277

Accession Number: 1991.285

Emu Egg

Brown, speckled egg (not decorated).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2278

Accession Number: 1991.286

Ostrich Egg

Large, naturally pitted, cream-colored egg with metal hanger wrought in metal, with pansy at small end and calla lily on circular circular disk on large end, tied together with heavy wire fashioned into loop for hanging (not decorated).

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2279

Accession Number: 1991.287

Ostrich Egg

Large, naturally brown-speckled egg; one large and one small hole (not decorated).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2280

Accession Number: 1991.288

Ostrich Egg

Large, cream-colored, naturally pitted egg (not decorated).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2281

Accession Number: 1991.289

Box

Rectangular form with sliding cover, projecting rounded handle at one end, sides with raised panels incised with a circle and flower motif enclosed by sawtooth patterned chip-carved borders; handle also incised with flower and circle; old brown paint.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, incising, maple (wood)

GUSN: 2282

Accession Number: 1991.290

Candlestand

Cherry tripod base candlestnad with turned baluster and round top covered with decorated floor cloth.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), oilcloth, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2283

Accession Number: 1991.291

Chest

Joined chest. Riven oak, pine, and maple. Atlantic white cedar moldings on panels. Overhanging hinged lid with molded edge and pegged cleats on case. Molded and sawtooth carved top front rail over three recessed panels enclosed by muntins with applied turned split spindles. Center panel with notche...

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), joining, white cedar (wood)

GUSN: 2284

Accession Number: 1991.292

Sail Maker's Bag

Canvas sail maker's bag, of long, vertical duffle-bag shape, natural color, handstitched, the top of copper gromets laced with thin roping ending in macrame', the front of the bag bearing the initials "H.W." in black paint.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, macrame (technique), rope, thread

GUSN: 2285

Accession Number: 1991.293

Sail Maker's Bag

Tubular-shaped off-white bag with hand-sewn seams, narrows to top drawstring and closure; macrame' knotted shoulder straps and hanging device; the gromets are hand-sewn with string.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, macrame (technique)

GUSN: 2286

Accession Number: 1991.294

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