Historic New England

Powder puff

White powder duster of goose down, cloth, and a brass handle.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloth, feather (material), geese

GUSN: 14071

Accession Number: 1998.1195

Lamp bracket

Wall mounted lamp bracket w/ moveable arm. Petal base and leaflet detail.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14072

Accession Number: 1998.1196

Oil lamp

Oil lamp w/ colorless glass shade. Radial indentations at base. Bulbous at center of shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Plume & Atwood (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 14073

Accession Number: 1998.1197AB

Steer horns

Steer horns mounted to leather mount. Right horn deteriorated in 2 inch diameter hole. Leather mount between horns has a rectangular shape. Small metal bracket for hanging.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 14074

Accession Number: 1998.1198

Straw wastebasket

Straw wastebasket. Woven into ribbon borders at top and base. Braided straw bow applique at two sides.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 14075

Accession Number: 1998.1199

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. H stretcher, back stretcher, and legs are walnut(?). Back legs slightly flared.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14076

Accession Number: 1998.1200

Great wheel

Flax wheel w/ 10 turned spokes (one is a replacement), turned distaff, solid platform board, and three turned legs. Stained wood.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14077

Accession Number: 1998.1201

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of a man. The man is dressed in a suit jacket, vest and tie. He is looking to his right. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14078

Accession Number: 1998.1202.1

Photograph

Bust length photograph of a woman. The woman is wearing a fringed V-neck shirt and a vest. She is looking to her left. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14079

Accession Number: 1998.1202.2

In this scene, five archers are aiming their arrows at a female tied to a tree. A halo above the woman's head and an angel in the sky suggest the woman's protection as three men watch from the background. In a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14080

Accession Number: 1998.1203

Bed Warmer

Brass and copper bed warmer. Brass lid. Copper pan. Wooden (maple?) turned handle w/ finial tip. String around top. Brass lid has soldered repairs.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14081

Accession Number: 1998.1204

Flower vase

Porcelain vase. Glazed and unglazed portions. Pink trumpet flower and three unglazed ducks. Gilded areas have faded.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14082

Accession Number: 1998.1205

Painting

Oil painting of a river and tree scene. In the foreground a calm body of water reflects several larger trees. In the background, a small, white home sits overlooking the river. Gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14083

Accession Number: 1998.1206

Shelf clock

Mahogany shelf clock w/ reverse painting on glass titled "View in Italy." Rectangular ogee molded case. Mahogany molding dividing clock from reverse painting below.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: Brown, J. E. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 14084

Accession Number: 1998.1207

Franklin stove

Cast iron Franklin stove. Four clawed legs. Flat extended base below two doors of stove. Stovepipe extends horizontally in back.

Date: 1852-1870

Maker: Row[e]rs, Pratt, & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14085

Accession Number: 1998.1208

Fireplace tongs

Fireplace tongs. Round brass handle. Iron "arms" w/ flat ends.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14086

Accession Number: 1998.1209

Print

Print of Louis XIV courting Melle De La Valliere. The couple are shown strolling in the woods w/ two men following a short distance behind. Mounted in a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14087

Accession Number: 1998.1210

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. Walnut(?) framing. H stretcher. Back legs slightly flared. Right front leg is a replacement. On casters.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14088

Accession Number: 1998.1211

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Green border. Predominately green and blue. Reverse side w/ rich blues and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

GUSN: 14089

Accession Number: 1998.1212

Table

Oval center table. Oak w/ fret carved tripod legs on casters. Stem vase-ring-ball turned. Bottom turned drop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14090

Accession Number: 1998.1214

Mirror

Tripart hanging mirror. Wood border inlaid w/ detail on front of mirror. Glass beveled. Four metal balls at base for standing. Chain at top for hanging. Back of two side mirrors covered in relief on paper. Relief image of Renaissance castle entrance. In foreground there are two figures on horseback ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mirrors, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 14091

Accession Number: 1998.1215

Corner shelf

Four tiered corner shelf w/ black knobs at top and bottom of legs.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14092

Accession Number: 1998.1216

Chamber candlestick

Modern brass candlestand. Three foliate shapes cut out around base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14093

Accession Number: 1998.1217

Hanging screen

Painted bamboo screen w/ crane, dogwood flowers, and blue bird. Rewoven near bottom.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), painting (image-making), hand-painted, weaving

GUSN: 13844

Accession Number: 1998.93

Fan

Woven fan. Butterfly shape. Natural and rose colored straw.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 13845

Accession Number: 1998.94

Fan

Woven fan and braided handle.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, hand weaving, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 13846

Accession Number: 1998.95

Silk painting

Two Chinese figures-one in rust tunic carrying a basket and the other in blue robe holding a manuscript. Picture is surrounded by a 1/4 inch black paper framed edge.

Date: 1880-1890 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: calligraphy (process), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 13847

Accession Number: 1998.96

Throw pillow

Throw pillow w/ 3 lilies. Embroidered around edges and painted.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 13848

Accession Number: 1998.97

Footstool

Upholstered footstool. Floral and parrot design. Bottom covered w/ blue and white striped cotton ticking.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13849

Accession Number: 1998.98

Footstool

Footstool covered in ingrain carpet w/ red, green, and brown floral design. Bottom of footstool finished w/ red floral design.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: hand sewing, ingrain carpets, wool (textile)

GUSN: 13850

Accession Number: 1998.99

Footstool

Footstool covered in Brussels carpet; rust colored. Shape of footstool: six curved points.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: machine sewing (technique), straw (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 13851

Accession Number: 1998.100

Table

Rectangular bamboo table. Two tiered w/ slanted stretchers forming pedimented bracing.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 13852

Accession Number: 1998.1368

Rug

Pair of tan rugs with white stripes and fringed edges. Goat hair.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13853

Accession Number: 1998.101.1

Rug

Pair of tan rugs with white stripes and fringed edges. Goat hair.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13854

Accession Number: 1998.101.2

Window screen

Bamboo window screen w/ diagonal grey and tan stripes. Blue beads between bamboo pieces.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glass (material), handmade

GUSN: 13855

Accession Number: 1998.102

Reclining chair

Reclining wing chair. Aesthetic style w/ modern brocade upholstery. Walnut w/ geometric and floral incised detail on arm supports and turned legs.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13856

Accession Number: 1998.103

Antimacassar

Woven antimacassar. Six woven sections. Fringed bottom.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13857

Accession Number: 1998.104

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13858

Accession Number: 1998.105.1

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13859

Accession Number: 1998.105.2

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13860

Accession Number: 1998.105.3

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13861

Accession Number: 1998.105.4

Hanging relief

Creamy white plaster relief of lion in standing position.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 13862

Accession Number: 1998.106

Hanging shelf

Hanging shelf w/ carved quatrefoil. Detachable shelf and base.

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13863

Accession Number: 1998.107

Flower vase

Pastoral male and female figures carrying bundles of flowers; flower container behind; grotesque pattern at the base of vase.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 13864

Accession Number: 1998.108

Watercolor

Watercolor of Castle Tucker from the back of the house looking up across the water. The house is reflected in the water below. Mounted in a one inch light brown wooden frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13865

Accession Number: 1998.109