Historic New England

Spyglass

Collapsible telescope, mahogany body and brass pieces: lid, eyepiece, extensions. Eyepiece may be closed or opened with small slip cover.

Date: 1812-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18482

Accession Number: 1998.507

Pitcher

Purple and white slag ceramic pitcher; panelled w/ scalloped rim; various shades of purple swirled together w/ white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), slag

GUSN: 18483

Accession Number: 1998.508

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18484

Accession Number: 1998.509.1

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18485

Accession Number: 1998.509.2

Scale, brass plate on iron base w/ painted gold and red floral decoration. 3 iron columns support brass plate and rod w/ measurements and weight. Measures 0 to 34 w/ half intervals. Rod is ridged for weight to mark.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Fairbanks (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18486

Accession Number: 1998.510

Spike

Iron spike/weight. Hole through bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18487

Accession Number: 1998.511

Box

Tin document box painted black. Handle on top, hinge on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18488

Accession Number: 1998.512

Box

Small tin box, painted black. Decal placed on side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18489

Accession Number: 1998.513

Letter box

Tin letter box. 2 dividers. Vertical wires on front. Back is taller and has two holes for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18490

Accession Number: 1998.514

Membership certificate

Masonic print in a 1 1/4 in. gilt frame given by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to William Carr. In the engraving, a large eye in the sky has rays radiating from it. Two classical figures on two columns hold a banner that reads: "To the Fraternity, Peace and Good Fellowship". Two scrolls hang from...

Date: 1819

Maker: Penninam & Mills (Artist) Annin & Smith (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18491

Accession Number: 1998.515

Membership certificate

Membership certificate in a 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of R.H. Tucker, Jr. to Solomon's Lodge. Under the two-pillared shape of a house, Tucker is accepted into the lodge. An eye is placed by center in the house, beneath an open book, and the words Faith, Hope, Charity, Wisdom, Strength, and Beaut...

Date: 1847

Maker: Burges & James (Printer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18492

Accession Number: 1998.516

An Emblem of Asia

Reverse painting on glass framed in one inch black frame. In the oval-shaped painting, a woman stands holding a book to her chest and looks out at the viewer. She is wearing a turban, a long yellow and red dress with green pants and tiny red slippers. Pyramids and crumbling columns are in the backgr...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18493

Accession Number: 1998.517.1

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of the Tucker's ship, "the Alliance". the Alliance had a large black and white hull, 17 sails, an American flag flying at its stern, and red flag flying from its tallest mast that reads: "ALLIANCE". A lighthouse and fortress are off the ship's bow and at...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18494

Accession Number: 1998.518

Watercolor

Watercolor of the Tucker sailing vessel, "The Samoset". The Samoset is a three masted, 8 sail ship w/ an American flag flying from the stern. There are two other ships in the distance and land and a few buildings are seen off the ship's bow.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Desilva, Joseph (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18495

Accession Number: 1998.519

Chart chest

Grained wooden chest w/ hinged lid. Wider molded base. Protruding metal loop at center was once part of an exterior clasp.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18496

Accession Number: 1998.520

Chronometer

Wooden box containing chronometer. 2 lids on top of box, 2 brass handles on sides. Clock is attached to box inside by 3 gears on brass ring, 2 on sides, 1 on corner. Corner gear moves so clock swings vertically. Inner clock swings horizontally.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18497

Accession Number: 1998.521

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher w/ ship "Wiscasset" and free mason design; transfer printed; printed on pitcher: "THE WISCASSET/ DAVID SILVESTER JUNR."; gilded band around rim; green handle.

Date: 1791-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18498

Accession Number: 1998.522

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and classical scene; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18499

Accession Number: 1998.523

Pitcher

Lusterware pitcher w/ relief griffin and foliate design; engine-turned neck and base; foliated scroll handle; luster has coppery/ purple tint; leaf shaped spout.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, turning (shaping process), lusterware

GUSN: 18500

Accession Number: 1998.524

Goblet

Large glass goblet w/ coin in center stem; turned stem; coin= six pence from 1834.

Date: 1834-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18501

Accession Number: 1998.525

An Emblem of Europe

Oval painting in a one inch black rectangular frame of a female figure holding a large black Bible with her right hand and a cornucopia filled with fruit and vegetables with her left hand. A map of Europe, a globe, a lyre, and a sheet of music are at her feet. Behind her is a painter's palette, an I...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18502

Accession Number: 1998.517.2

Bust

Plaster bust of Ben Franklin dressed in a coat and vest w/ 4 buttons. Franklin is depicted w/ shoulder length hair and is looking down off to his right.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18503

Accession Number: 1998.526

Taxidermy Birds

Taxidermy birds and other animals in glass case: oriole, goldfinch, robin, woodpecker, female cardinal, bluebird, chipmunk, and assorted insects. Nine major animals arranged vertically and horizontally in case on synthetic stand, painted green.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: taxidermy

GUSN: 18504

Accession Number: 1998.527

Folding bed

Renaissance Revival case for folding bed. Walnut w/ incised, broken pediment and two mirrored doors. Wider bottom section w/ marble top, three drawers and two doors w/ foliate-carved pulls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18505

Accession Number: 1998.528AB

Watercolor

Watercolor of the sailing vessel "The Samoset" being pulled by the tugboat "Samson". The American flag flies from the Samoset stern and a white flag with the red letters that reads "Samoset" flies from the tallest mast. At least 6 flags are rolled up on the ship. Frame: 2 3/4 in. wood and gilt.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18506

Accession Number: 1998.529

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 3 in. wood and gilt frame of the ship "The Alliance" at port. Ship is headed into dock w/ only 9 of its sails still open. An American flag is at its stern and a white flag w/ a red dot, a blue and white striped flag, a red, white and blue striped flag, a red flag and a red and blue f...

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18507

Accession Number: 1998.530

Bed

Bed, Renaissance Revival style. Walnut. Headboard with high crest ornamented with carved edges, incised lines, and raised bosses. Rests on legs constructed of wide pieces of carved wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18658

Accession Number: 1998.1425

Occasional table

Small rectangular walnut table w/ white marble top. Horizontal incised lines on skirt beneath top. Four ornately carved legs connected to central turned piece w/ a drop finial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18659

Accession Number: 1998.1426

Dresser

Walnut dreser marble-topped, w/ attached mirror and carved, pedimented cornice w/ turned spindles and bosses. Two small and two larger drawers w/ raised burls and painted tin and wooden pulls.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), mirrors, walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 18660

Accession Number: 1998.1427

Curtain

Pair of curtains, floral print in red and yellow. 5 hooks at top for hanging. Floral splash print very faded. Back side-off white, very browned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 18661

Accession Number: 1998.1428AB

Hanging shelf

Oak hanging shelf, three-tiered w/ carved edges forming pendant drops beneath bottom shelf.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 18662

Accession Number: 1998.1421

Side chair

Walnut side chair w/ caned seat. Balloon back w/ turned spindles. Front legs turned and tapered. Back legs splayed.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18663

Accession Number: 1998.1398.4

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ two brass finials. Turned wood.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18664

Accession Number: 1998.1422

Andiron

One of pair of cast iron andirons w/ brass ball finials. Floral and scroll design on front piece. Scrolled feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18665

Accession Number: 1998.1423.1

Andiron

One of pair of cast iron andirons with brass ball finials. Floral and scroll design on front piece. Scrolled feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18666

Accession Number: 1998.1423.2

Rug

Hooked rug with red roses and black border. Two large roses on sides with beige leaves. Six closed rosebuds on each side at center. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking

GUSN: 18667

Accession Number: 1998.1424

Rug

Rag rug. Two strips sewn together, reds and blues.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 18668

Accession Number: 1998.1436

Rug

Rectangular hooked rug in striped pattern with black border. Multi-colored striped pattern. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18669

Accession Number: 1998.1437

Rug

Rectangular hooked rug in striped pattern with black border. Multi-colored striped pattern. Dark green mixed in with black border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18670

Accession Number: 1998.1438

Painting

Oil painting of two men seated in a sailboat on a river. The banks of the river and trees frame the river on the right and left in the composition. It is either dusk or dawn. Framed in a 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

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

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18671

Accession Number: 1998.1439

Watercolor

Watercolor of 2 people fishing in a boat in a stream or lake. Two buildings are seen in the background and two trees on an island or body of land serve as framing devices. Mounted in a 2 in. walnut and gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

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

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

GUSN: 18672

Accession Number: 1998.1429

Print

Circular print of an adult woodcock and a baby woodcock nestled in a hole in the ground near a stream. Another small bird perches nearby on a stick watching the woodcocks. Mounted in a 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: Leighton Bros. (Maker) Wolf, J. (Painter)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18673

Accession Number: 1998.1430

Print

Young barefoot (peasant?) girl walking down the road w/ dog jumping at her side, begging for a bite of her snack. The girl carries a basket on her right arm and a fence is seen behind her near the road. Mounted in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18674

Accession Number: 1998.1431

Tall case clock

Tall clock case w/ grained case of pine. Arched fretwork cornice flanked by fluted columns. Molding connecting neck and base. Bracketed feet.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Whiting, Riley, d. 1835 (Maker)

Material: metal, pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18675

Accession Number: 1998.1327

Basket

Large woven basket w/ lid containing miscellaneous pieces of used fabric. Loop handles on sides near base angled slightly and attached to basket on one side of loop only. Basket painted white--fading. Cross-section inside lid. Fabric--7 white cotton pieces, 4 floral-tan cotton pieces, 1 white cotton...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Possibly Armory, Mary (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18676

Accession Number: 1998.1328

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18677

Accession Number: 1998.1329.1

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18678

Accession Number: 1998.1329.2

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18679

Accession Number: 1998.1329.3

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18680

Accession Number: 1998.1329.4

Captain's arm chair

One of six low-back armchairs (Captain's chairs) with caned seats. Molded crest rail extending down into arms. Six turned spindles. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18681

Accession Number: 1998.1329.5

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