Historic New England

Parasol

Black striped silk cover over metal ribs. Machine carved wooden handle ending in metal tip.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24790

Accession Number: 1985.130

Rocking chair. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine, metal, fiber. "Lincoln" style rocker. Black horsehair upholstery. Mahogany veneered front rail. Attached, upholstered arm pads. Shaped back ending in small scrolled finials. Simple rockers with scrolled front ends support curved tapered front and...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 24791

Accession Number: 1985.395

Powder jar

Probably a jar for a dressing table. Heavy colorless glass, probably mold blown. Circular bulbous body w/ circular basal ring w/ a sunburst or daisy cut into bottom. Faceted sides terminating at indented neck. Circular mouth w/ a thick mouth ring or rim. Corresponding domed top w/ an acid-etched fla...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24792

Accession Number: 1985.398

Rug

Rectangular w/ two fringed edges. Blues, red, cream and brown. Series of thin line borders flanking the three-part primary border of a diamond-like spearhead border enclosing a stylized floral border. The central design consists of geometric medallions w/ star centers enclosed by hexagonal medallion...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24793

Accession Number: 1985.399

Prayer rug

Rectangular form w/ two fringed ends. Cream colored border w/ brown, red and blue geometric devices, primarily cartouche-like medallions and hat shapes. Enclosed by thin "barber-pole" line borders. Center area is assymetrical w/ a deep blue ground w/ saw-tooth diamond border defining the prayer area...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24794

Accession Number: 1985.400

Rug

Rectangular, machine-made, wool-pile carpet. Brown background w/ rectangular border of red and blue bands containing floral and geometric forms. White cotton fringe.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 24795

Accession Number: 1985.603

Work table

Work table. Mahogany. Veneered overall. Brass fittings. Case contains two drawers with bowed fronts and plain rectangular top with two rectangular leaves on sides supported by swing brackets. Four scroll feet support molded vasiform pedestal.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24796

Accession Number: 1963.105

Oil lamp

Marble base surmounted by columnar support w/ turned elements; surmounted by molded, gilt, brass. Squat circular front w/ stylized leaf motif. Electrified at a later date. Tan paper shade (prob. early 20th c.).

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, marble (rock), metal

GUSN: 24797

Accession Number: 1963.122

Stereoviewer

Mahogany hinged handle and base; shaped, embossed viewing lenses (goggle-like) w/ yellow velvet rim. Inscribed on underside: "MAN'F'D BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD/ NEW YORK/ PATENTED JUNE 11, 1901/ FOREIGN PATENTS APPLIED FOR."

Maker: Underwood & Underwood (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 24798

Accession Number: 1927.487

Side chair

Side chair. Soft maple. Serpentine crest with upturned ears. Precisely beveled pierced splat tenoned into rail above rush seat. Ball-turned front stretcher. Side and rear stretchers bulge slightly in center. Rests on turned front legs with Spanish feet.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, silver maple (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 24799

Accession Number: 1936.230

Sampler

Multi-colored silk embroidery on linen background; various renditions of the alphabet; lower third portrays Adam & Eve looking towards a central, stylized apple tree. Flanking parrots and hearts. Signed: "Elizabeth Coffin...September the 3 1789." Attributed to school of Ann Warters (or Waters), Newb...

Date: 1789

Maker: Coffin, Elizabeth, b. 1772 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24800

Accession Number: 1942.814

Sampler

Multi-colored silk embroidery on linen background; various renderings of the alphabet at top; signed "Sarah Coffin Born April the 16 1774 (?)...Finished May 15, 1786 Ann Warters." Lower third is a rich depiction of Adam & Eve and the apple tree flanked by parrots and hearts. Partial transcription on...

Date: 1786

Maker: Coffin, Sarah, b. 1779 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24801

Accession Number: 1942.815

Square piano

Compass of FF to f3 (five octaves). English double action without checks. Two pedals (missing) for dampers and lid swell. Double-strung throughout. Short soundboard. Case veneered with mahogany and decorative stringing. Nameboard decorated with painted flowers. Two nameboard vents with foliate fretw...

Nearly complete printed label glued on back with inked initials "J.K." in upper left corner. "BARNARD CERMENATI...NO. 10 STATE-STREET, NEWBURYPORT". Rectangular, molded gilt and gesso frame culminating in molded cornice with pendant ball border. Top portion contains eglomise panel of rampant eagle b...

Date: 1807-1809

Maker: Cermenati, Bernard (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 24812

Accession Number: 1963.101

Coat of Arms

Coffin family coat of arms. Elaborate black and gilt molded frame; under glass; encloses white paper with red, blue and gold painted decoration. Latin inscriptions and English inscriptions at base.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24813

Accession Number: 1963.102

Andirons

Brass shaft w/ finial steeple top, above spool and molded ball. Double spool dome and faceted plinth. Cabriole legs w/ spurs, upturned ends and ball feet. Log stop w/ finial and ball design. Step down to iron billet bar.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24814

Accession Number: 1963.103

Fireplace shovel

Part of fireset. Lemon-top finial w/ elongated spool handle above tapered shaft ending in flat squared area joining to bell shaped shovel.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24815

Accession Number: 1963.104A

Fireplace tongs

Part of fireset. Tongs w/ lemon-top finial w/ elongated spool handle, round drum joint w/ tapering tongs ending in round flat pads.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24816

Accession Number: 1963.104B

Sampler

(Framed w/ 1963.107) blue, green and white silk embroidery on linen background; "Lucy Coffin, July 1820." Plain wood and gilt frame, under glass.

Date: 1820

Maker: Coffin, Lucy, 1811-1893 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24817

Accession Number: 1963.106

Sampler

(Framed w/ 1963.106) in plain wood and gilt under glass. Blue, green and white silk embroidery on linen background; "Margaret E. Coffin aged 11 A.D. 1825 (?)."

Date: 1825

Maker: Coffin, Margaret Emery (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24818

Accession Number: 1963.107

Silhouette of Mr. Furlong

Traditionally thought to be Mr. Furlong, partner of Moses Coleman. Positive black paper silhouette, cut out and pasted on white paper; brick or stone pavement drawn in ink and wash (?). Portrays man with hat and beard from side view. (See also 1963.109).

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), wash (coating)

GUSN: 24819

Accession Number: 1963.108

Silhouette

Oval frame of wood backing and stamped, gilt. Brass front; glass; negative silhouette of woman's head cut out of white paper applied over black paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24820

Accession Number: 1963.109A

Silhouette

Round rattan frame w/ silk backing glass. Positive black silhouette of man, head and shoulders view from side; pasted on white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24821

Accession Number: 1963.109B

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany with hard maple hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular table top with rectangular leaves. Two swing legs open to suppoprt leaves. Top and leaves each composed of one board. Thin hinge rails with two blocks set between each. Apron has double cyma-...

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 24822

Accession Number: 1963.110

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24823

Accession Number: 1963.114A

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24824

Accession Number: 1963.114B

Card table

Card table. Mahogany veneer. Rectangular table top turns ninety degrees on pedestal base to open. Top has molded edge above faceted pedestal with collar at base. Concave and serpentine X-shaped base with four scrolled feet on corners. Casters added.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 24825

Accession Number: 1963.116

Woodblock print

Oriental woodblock of pheasant beneath a flowering tree done in blue and red on white background. Framed in plexiglass and acid-free rag board.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24826

Accession Number: 1968.107

Side chair

Wide curve top chair rail w/ broad vase-form splat. Stiles curved down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horse hair upholstered center and slight flare up at the ends. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24827

Accession Number: 1985.131.1

Side chair

Wide curve top chair rail w/ broad vase-form splat. Stiles curved down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horse hair upholstered center and slight flare up at the ends. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24828

Accession Number: 1985.131.2

Bellows

Bent conical nozzle w/ multiple incised lines. 2 spade shaped paddles, one w/ leather "V" shaped leather tip outlined in tacks. Small air hole on reverse side. Maroon leather bellows attached w/ tacks.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24829

Accession Number: 1985.132

Portrait of Nathaniel Coffin

Lithograph of Nathaniel Coffin; deeply molded gilt frame; glass; "G. Stuart, Pinx/ R. Peale, Del./ Nathaniel Coffin, M.D.,/ Lith. of Pendleton".

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Stuart, Gilbert (Artist) Possibly Peale, R. (Designer) Pendleton's (Lithographer)

GUSN: 24830

Accession Number: 1985.133

Sewing supplies box

White box w/ silk top and sides made of gridded paper embroidered w/ beads and silk thread. Initials "SBC" embroidered in beads on one side. Interior of white silk.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Possibly Coffin, Sarah (Bartlett), 1732-1798 (Maker)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cardboard, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24831

Accession Number: 1985.134