Historic New England

Figurine

Figure of a woman peasant; dress with apron, shawl and broad brimmed hat on a circular stepped base.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal)

GUSN: 4256

Accession Number: 1977.509

Scene with Baby and Dog

Scene of sleeping baby in basket with dog resting his head on the edge and seated in a high backed arm chair; food and spirits set on table to right of image.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4257

Accession Number: 1977.511

Figurine

Figure of a farmer with legs crossed leaning against a stump with baby pig under legs; red shirt, brown vest, hat and boots, gray pants; circular base.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Baston, R.W. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 4258

Accession Number: 1977.510

Farm Scene

Colored engraving of farm scene of bringing in the cows with house and barn, three children watching, one holding gate, man driving four cows.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4259

Accession Number: 1977.512

Landscape with Castle

Chromolithograph (?) of castle along sea coast with two female figures in the foreground.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: chromolithography, ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4260

Accession Number: 1977.514

From Shore to Shore

Seven adults and four children in row boat, one man standing.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4261

Accession Number: 1977.515

Abstracted Scene

Framed serigraph (?) with black mat, depicting two black and blue stylized animals, trees and moon; bleached oak frame.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), screen printing

GUSN: 4262

Accession Number: 1977.516

Lamp

Ring and vase turned column, square base with beveled edges and corners.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4263

Accession Number: 1977.517

Modern, machine sewn; rectangular shape; .1) alternating blocks of floral design and blocks divided into quadrants of wavy multi-colored stripes; leaf border around all blocks; brown edge; in shades of brown and green on pale yellow.

Date: 1935-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), yarn

GUSN: 4264

Accession Number: 1977.518.1

Dressing Table

Queen Anne dressing table has four cabriole legs resting on pad feet. Skirt has double arch at center with two turned drop finials.

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, maple (wood), veneering

GUSN: 4265

Accession Number: 1949.199

Blanket Chest

Grained, stenciled and painted 6-board chest with straight bracket feet, ogee curve on inside. Stenciled border surrounds free hand vase of flowers painted on front, "DDTP" painted on front in Victorian script over graining.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4266

Accession Number: 1949.200

Armchair

Nine-spindle, hoop-back Windsor arm chair; shaped pine seat; bamboo turned splayed legs connected by "H" stretcher; baluster turned arm supports; moulded back crest rail.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3967

Accession Number: 1977.291

Camphene lamp

Square gray marble base with four ball feet at corners; brass ringed support upholds clear round glass font for fuel with large "bulls eye" type pressed motif above cross hatched and swag motif. Electrified.

Date: 1795-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 3968

Accession Number: 1977.293

Looking Glass

Three feathers in basket as gilded crest decoration; gilded notched 1/4" across glass.

Date: 1760-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gesso, gilding, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3969

Accession Number: 1977.294

Sayward House

Watercolor view of Sayward House from point on land on Barrell Lane (where former bridge was located); two cows grazing in front yard. Watercolor matted with glass, sealed with tape round the edges.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: Hale, Lucretia Peabody, 1820-1900 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 3970

Accession Number: 1977.295

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell; half length; subject faces front and is wearing black stock and coat; subject somewhat wall-eyed; in gold frame with leaves in corners.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3971

Accession Number: 1977.296

Side Chair

Rectangular form; three slat back side chair with double stretchers front and sides; single stretcher at rear; round stile terminate in cone and knob finials.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3972

Accession Number: 1977.297

Side Chair

Four slat back side chair with round stiles and connecting stretchers; lopped knob finials above ring turning terminate stiles; rush seat.

Date: 1765-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3973

Accession Number: 1977.298

Umbrella Stand

Round cylindrical form of hard paste porcelain with transferred and stencilled blue patterned decoration throughout; probably formed in China and decorated in England.

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain, stenciling, transfer printing

GUSN: 3974

Accession Number: 1977.299

Drop-leaf Table

Queen Anne drop leaf table with cabriole legs, pad feet, and round top.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 3975

Accession Number: 1977.300

Looking Glas

Rectangular; scrolled pediment and scalloped skirt; molded border surrounding in glass; one piece glass.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: spruce (wood), walnut (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3976

Accession Number: 1977.301

Armchair

Hoop back Windsor armchair with low arms; turned legs, thick 2" seat

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3977

Accession Number: 1977.302

Tavern Table

Rectangular top with plain skirt, straight legs connected by flat stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3978

Accession Number: 1977.303

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3979

Accession Number: 1977.304.1

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3980

Accession Number: 1977.304.2

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3981

Accession Number: 1977.304.3

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3982

Accession Number: 1977.304.4

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3983

Accession Number: 1977.304.5

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3984

Accession Number: 1977.304.6

Side Chair

Small Windsor side chair with bamboo turned legs; shaped seat; four spindle back with curved crest rail received through stiles below tops.

Date: 1765-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 3985

Accession Number: 1977.305

Blanket Chest

Rectangular blanket chest over drawer; ogee cutout skirt on sides and front with bracket feet.

Date: 1780-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 3986

Accession Number: 1977.306

Drop-leaf Table

Straight molded legs and cutout end skirt; bread-board ends.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3987

Accession Number: 1977.307

Coffeepot

Conical body tapering to cirular mouth; simple flame-shaped finial on round dome top, hinged on upper rim of body and resoldered; rectilinear "S"-shaped handle curved at lower join; serpentine spout with "V" opening at back of mouth; double stepped base flares wider to circular copper bottom (probab...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), copper (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3988

Accession Number: 1977.308

Coffeepot

Bell-shaped lid with mushroom finial, hinged to body under lid rim; conical body tapering in steps at top and base; decorated with single raised ring at 3/4 height of body; simple "C" scroll handle with scrolled spurs at joins; slight serpentine spout; copper bottom; strainer holes at spout interior...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3989

Accession Number: 1977.309

Coffeepot

Balltop ribbed urn finial on flat top hinged to body at beaded rim; cylindrical body tapering to rounded shoulder and rounded bottom with single ring decoration at quarter round molded foot; scrolled ribbed handle an spout; copper bottom; holes stamped at spout for strainer.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3990

Accession Number: 1977.310

Hearth Brush

Simple turned handle screwing into elliptically-shaped bristle head; black bristles approximately 3 " in length; body painted black.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3991

Accession Number: 1977.311

Teapot

Squat, bulbous; urn-shaped body with conical lid; "C"-shaped metal handle with small scroll return on upper curve, originally enameled black; ovoid leaf stamped handle mounts; serpentine spout case with "V"-shaped indent; dome-shaped foot with copper base (added later).

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3992

Accession Number: 1977.312

Charger

Circular body with shallow well and broad flat rim; plain molded edge.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 3993

Accession Number: 1977.313

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular framed silhouette of a gentleman, facing right; white paper on black silk; "KING" impressed in lower left; Pine frame with gilt on gesso and nailed twisted inner frame;

Date: 1770-1820

Maker: King (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3994

Accession Number: 1977.314

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular framed circular silhouette of a gentleman, facing right; white paper on black silk; "KING" impressed in lower left [upsidedown, mirror image]; Pine frame with gilt edge.

Date: 1770-1820

Maker: King (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3995

Accession Number: 1977.315

Silhouette of a Woman

Oval silhouette in rectangular frame of a woman, facing right; white paper on black; Pine frame with gilt decoration; Black painted glass with gold rosettes in each corner.

Date: 1770-1820

Maker: King (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3996

Accession Number: 1977.316

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular framed silhouette of a gentleman, facing left, with inked collar and hair; white paper on black; Pine frame with gold painted edges; brass shaped hook at top screwed through frame.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3997

Accession Number: 1977.317

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular framed oval silhouette of a gentleman, facing left, inked hair and collar; white paper on black; Pine frame with pressed brass beaded and corner rosette spandrel front.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3998

Accession Number: 1977.318

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular framed oval silhouette of a gentleman, facing left, inked hair; white paper on black; Pine frame with burnished tin applied front with beaded edge and rosettes in corners.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3999

Accession Number: 1977.319

Mortar and Pestle Lamp

Lignum vitae mortar and pestle both with ring turnings throughout; made into lamp drilled and electrified.

Date: 1775-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: drilling (process), lignum vitae (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 4000

Accession Number: 1977.320

Map

Rectangular framed map of the "West Indian Islands" with detailed listing of places and islands, etc. showing quadrants and latitude and longitude. Map of Bermuda (1797) on verso; on separate paper.

Date: 1795

Maker: Laurie & Whittle (Publisher) Lempriere, C. (Surveyor)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4001

Accession Number: 1977.321

Wag on the Wall Clock

Rectangular wooden back with case attached, carved front face with scrolled top; round face, carved beaded edge; face painted in gold, white, and painted fruit in pediment, lead weights below.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), carving (processes), lead (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4002

Accession Number: 1977.322

Side Chair

Seven tapering spindles mortised through secondary rail; three alternating spindles dowelled up through this rail to crest rail; spindles and four splayed legs with slight bamboo turnings; plank saddle seat; incised line decoration on seat perameter and spindles; front underside of seat highly champ...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4003

Accession Number: 1977.323.1

Side Chair

Seven tapering spindles mortised through secondary rail; three alternating spindles dowelled up through this rail to crest rail; spindles and four splayed legs with slight bamboo turnings; plank saddle seat; incised line decoration on seat perameter and spindles; front underside of seat highly champ...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4004

Accession Number: 1977.323.2

Side Chair

Seven tapering spindles mortised through secondary rail; three alternating spindles dowelled up through this rail to crest rail; spindles and four splayed legs with slight bamboo turnings; plank saddle seat; incised line decoration on seat perameter and spindles; front underside of seat highly champ...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4005

Accession Number: 1977.323.3

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