Historic New England

Candelabrum

1 and 2: Square plinth supports a pseudo-classic column which is surmounted by a bylix, the base and capital feature gilt bronze die stamped egg and dart mouldings; floral swags and male-horned masks encircle the column, oversize scrolled handles on either side of the bylix support drip pans and fla...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), die stamping, lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 5096

Accession Number: 1971.499.2

Portrait of Augustus Lord

Young man, torso turned to right, face turned to viewer, dark coat, cravat, dark hair, blue eyes; Rococco Revival gilt frame on blue velvet backing.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), tempera

GUSN: 5097

Accession Number: 1971.500

Miniature Portrait

Middle-aged man, body turned to left, facing viewer, black coat, white stock, gray hair, blue eyes; Rococo Revival gilt frame on blue velvet backing.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), tempera

GUSN: 5098

Accession Number: 1971.501

Painting of Gladys Weir Smyth May

Head and shoulders, child facing viewer, white dress, blue eyes, short blond hair, dark background, gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Wadsworth, A.E. (Maker) Frost & Adams (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5099

Accession Number: 1971.502

Painting

Marshland with water and reeds, small boat at center, trees in background; colors: white, gray, and black.

Date: 1881

Maker: Hayden, E.P. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5100

Accession Number: 1971.503

Painting

Depicts sea dashing against rocky crags; sky in background; colors: white, gray and black.

Date: 1881

Maker: Hayden, E.P. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5101

Accession Number: 1971.504

Watercolor

The figure of an Arabian warrior in profile is depicted against the wall of a house, a stairway lined with buildings ascends on the right; colors: grey, brown, and whtie.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Rasinelli (Maker) Williams & Everett (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5102

Accession Number: 1971.505

Portrait of Miss Adams

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a child, torso turned right, head facing out, white garment, short curly light brown hair, dark background.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Bendann, David (Maker) Adams, E. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5103

Accession Number: 1971.506

Girandole

Convex mirror, circular gilt gesso frame, acanthuus foliage at base with two curving candle arms, glass bobeche with prisms, stop surmounted by a black and gilt sea horse with chains and a gilt ball festooned from his mouth, flanked by acanthus leaves and grape clusters.

Date: 1808-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5104

Accession Number: 1971.507AB

Drawing

Child, head and shoulders, torso turned to right, arms raised, eyes looking to right, color: red, white.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5105

Accession Number: 1971.508

Watercolor

Depicts a snow covered ravine; a forest in the background; colors: white, gray and brown.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5106

Accession Number: 1971.509

Watercolor

Depicts woman astride donkey riding on road, large tree in center, mountains in background.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Depasli, P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5107

Accession Number: 1971.510

Watercolor

Depicts a small boat with two sails (one blue-green, the other coral) against an expanse of water.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5108

Accession Number: 1971.511

Watercolor

A gondola is depicted on the lagoon in front of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5109

Accession Number: 1971.512

Watercolor Painting

Chateau de Chillon in Lausanne, Switzerland reflected in water of lake, one sailboat, mountains and clouds in background.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Seiler (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5110

Accession Number: 1971.513

Painting

Pastoral scene, large tree in foreground, river and buildings in background.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Attributed to Edmands, Charles J. (Maker) Richards, Caro (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5111

Accession Number: 1971.514

Painting

Goldenrod and blue cornflower amid foliage, dark background.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 5112

Accession Number: 1971.515

Portrait of Louisa Catherine Rundlet May

Portrait of Louisa Catherine Rundlet May as a young woman, seated, wearing black dress with low decolletage, long brown hair. Left elbow on table with red brocade tablecloth.

Date: 1841

Maker: Osgood, Samuel Stillman (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5113

Accession Number: 1971.516

Portrait of Elizabeth Jane Rundlet Homer

Three-quarter length portrait of young woman; head facing front, body turned to right (facing painter); brown hair, blue eyes; pinkish-beige off the shoulder dress with lace collar and cuffs; red shawl draped across arms; seated in curved back chair with dark green upholstery; wooden frame with elab...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: Davy, R. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5114

Accession Number: 1971.517

Plate

Child's plate set. Circular form with slightly defined foot ring. Wide, slightly dished rim w/ black transfer print decoration, double alphabet border. Cavetto decorated w/ numerals from 1 to 23. Well has clock face w/ hands indicating "XII/Dinner" and "VI/To Bed."

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 4565

Accession Number: 1949.237.1

Plate

(No picture) Child's plate set. Circular form with slightly defined foot ring. Wide, slightly dished rim w/ black transfer print decoration, double alphabet border. Cavetto decorated w/ numerals from 1 to 23. Well has clock face w/ hands indicating "XII/Dinner" and "VI/To Bed."

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 4566

Accession Number: 1949.237.2

Card Table

Hinged two-part table. Left rear leg swings out to support leaf.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, mahogany (wood), veneer, turning (shaping process), veneering

GUSN: 4567

Accession Number: 1949.265

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

Table

Probably work table; four square tapered legs chamfered on all edges to 3/4 height of leg; apron on ends of table set unusually far back on legs; "apron" on sides is nailed to the outside of the legs and has rounded corners as does rectangular top consisting of three boards nailed to base; though no...

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 4592

Accession Number: 1977.786

Rocking Chair

High back Lincoln-type rocker; scalloped crest rail supported by curved side stiles which extend to form rear sabre legs; arms connected to rear stiles curve out and under and connect to side of seat frame in a teardrop and scrolled-shaped arm support; serpentine front seat rail with caned seat; sab...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4593

Accession Number: 1977.787

Table

Dual top table with molded top and skirt; four molded and S-scrolled legs attach to underside of skirt then bend inward connecting to a center urn and ring turned element with finials top and bottom; legs splay out from center element in a modified cabriole form.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 4594

Accession Number: 1977.788

Highchair

Bentwood ovoid back enclosed by horseshoe- shaped frame continuing below seat to form rear legs; food tray with bentwood arms is hinged to sides with screws and secured with spring bolt latch; S-shaped arms curve to form front splayed legs; round bentwood seat frame with caned seat; single oval bent...

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: Kohn, J.J. (Maker)

Material: bentwood, cane (plant material)

GUSN: 4595

Accession Number: 1977.789

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