Historic New England

Belaying Pin

Natural, turned; cylindr. , neck band, bulbous head, tapers to pnt

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57428

Accession Number: 1942.4282

Hourglass

Circular frame with 5 supports, incised circles, bulbous bottles.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), sandalwood (wood)

GUSN: 57429

Accession Number: 1942.4283

Carved Owl Figurine

This carved wooden owl has a mottled painted body in yellow, red, and black and dark green painted legs.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57430

Accession Number: 1942.4284

Bracelet

Shells strung with elaborate knots; in small box with yellow interior, sliding cover

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57431

Accession Number: 1942.4285

Jack-in-the-box

Clown with red cape, black hair, brown sack with wh collar; red square box

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), painting (coating), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57432

Accession Number: 1942.4286

Folding Rule

Rectangular with measures from inches to 1/4inch; hinged with bolt.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57433

Accession Number: 1942.4287

Table

Natural; turned cylindr. form, faceted foot; square shoulder.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57434

Accession Number: 1942.4288

Busk

Flat rectangular form with round ends; scrimshaw heart, house, plants/willw

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57435

Accession Number: 1942.4290

Cribbage Board

Curved arched form with perforations and incised decoration.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Innouye (?) Eskimo (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 57436

Accession Number: 1942.4291

Picture

Conical; tapers to point, slightly bowed; boat carved at tip.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 57437

Accession Number: 1942.4292

Trinket Box

Grn; rectangular ; chip-carved circular medallion, repeats; divdr/covr msg.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57438

Accession Number: 1942.4294

Dressing Table

Shaped top with concave sides; 6 turned legs; black/gold; 1 drawer.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57741

Accession Number: 1942.4507

Chair

Bird cage form; turned with box stretchers; black & gold.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57742

Accession Number: 1942.4508

Blanket Chest

Hinged rectangular lid; dovetailed case with applied base molding

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57743

Accession Number: 1942.3084

Daybed

Daybed with four turned posts, straight rails with bead & reel molding. Turned head and foot spindles between posts. Dust ruffle and cushion upholstery matches other period textiles.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57744

Accession Number: 1942.1671

Easy Chair

Easy chair with arched crest, shaped wing and arm, straight legs. Red chintz upholstery features stripe composed of stylized hearts. Matches daybed dust ruffle and cushion (see 1942.1672).

Date: 1780-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 57745

Accession Number: 1942.4496

Rocking Chair

Thumb-back; bamboo trned arms & supports; turned base. lt stain

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57747

Accession Number: 1942.4498

Tall Case Clock

Arched head; 3 brass finials; painted dial; arched door.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57748

Accession Number: 1942.3085

Candlestand

Oval top with indented corners; turned shaft; tripod base.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 57749

Accession Number: 1942.4443