Historic New England

Photograph

In a copper metallic frame, a photograph captures a two-horse wagon that is paused along a fence. A road in the background winds through the valley and trees and shrubery can be seen along the slope sides. The mountains rise in the background.

Date: 1850

Maker: W.H. Jackson & ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18578

Accession Number: 1998.1263

Print

Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame. In this scene, many children are gathered around a central male older figure who bows to the last boy entering the room. The older gentleman appears to be teaching the children as they listen and/or write. In the background an open archway shows trees and a natural s...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Mulready, William (Painter) Smyth, J. T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18579

Accession Number: 1998.1264

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18580

Accession Number: 1998.1265.1

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18581

Accession Number: 1998.1265.2

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18582

Accession Number: 1998.1265.3

Side chair

Empire side chair w/ scalloped crest and solid lyre splat. Cabriole front legs; back legs slightly flared. Slip-set reupholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18583

Accession Number: 1998.1266

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ a carved crest of grapes and leaves, scrolled knuckles on arms. Metal supports running beneath arms. Rococo Revival upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18584

Accession Number: 1998.1267

Slipper chair

Slipper chair w/ low arms. Curved crest, stiles, and legs. On casters. Upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18585

Accession Number: 1998.1268

Footstool

Footstool, formerly a child's Windsor rocker, now upholstered in printed cretonne on top and as a skirt. Original rocker legs (painted green) have been roughly refashioned into jagged edges at feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18586

Accession Number: 1998.1269

Sofa bed

Sofa bed. Incised geometric detail on crest and sides. Tufted upholstery on seat, apron and back. Three legs (front ones curved) on either side. Rests on casters.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Sidney Squires & Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18587

Accession Number: 1998.1270

Throw pillow

Needlepoint pillow floral design on purple ground. Brown velvet back. Floral design poss. roses.

Date: 1880-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18588

Accession Number: 1998.1271

Print

In this print a road winds above the banks of the river and men, women, horses and carriages move along the water's edge. Above them rises a steep cliff on top of which Rheinstein Castle sits. Framed in a 1 in. black painted frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Possibly Morier, E. (Maker) Cassagne, A. (Maker) Lemercier (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18589

Accession Number: 1998.1272

Wall mirror

Pier mirror, Eastlake style; incised gilt decoration and raised burl panels. Cornice w/ high crest carved in foliate and geometric detail.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18590

Accession Number: 1998.1273

Shelf

Marble shelf supported by two iron brackets. Rounded edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18591

Accession Number: 1998.1274

Print

In a half inch gilt frame the lithograph portrays five sailing vessels on the storm-tossed sea. British flags fly from the two closest two and three mast ships. In the distance three other ships can be seen.

Date: 1850

Maker: Vernon, H. J., Esq. (Artist) Day & Haghe (Lithographer) Hinton, A. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18592

Accession Number: 1998.1275

Print

In this lithograph surrounded by a 1 1/2 in. rough wooden frame, a young woman in feeding a horse an apple. Two dogs are looking up at the woman. The woman holds a riding whip beneath her left arm and is patting the horse's neck w/ her right hand.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hardy, Heywood (Painter) Possibly Charles Taber & Co. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18593

Accession Number: 1998.1277

Washstand

Eastlake washstand w/ two-part marble top. Three front drawers w/ brass ring pulls. One large compartment w/ wooden knob pull. Attached towel rack.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18594

Accession Number: 1998.1278

Wash basin

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18595

Accession Number: 1998.1279.1

Pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18596

Accession Number: 1998.1279.2

Water pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18597

Accession Number: 1998.1279.3

Covered soap dish

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18598

Accession Number: 1998.1279.4AB

Mug

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18599

Accession Number: 1998.1279.5

Toothbrush holder

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18600

Accession Number: 1998.1279.6

Covered slop pail

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18601

Accession Number: 1998.1279.7AB

Chamber pot

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18602

Accession Number: 1998.1279.8AB

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18603

Accession Number: 1998.1280

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18604

Accession Number: 1998.1281

Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Eastlake style, w/ two drawers and walnut and burl veneer. Cornice topped by a similar cornice-like pediment. Small columns resembling engaged pilasters repeated on body of wardrobe. Brass pulls on two bottom drawers.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18605

Accession Number: 1998.1282

Chandelier

Brass two-branch chandelier w/ 2 glass lamps and 1 frosted globe; elaborate grape vine decoration on branches; 4 circles w/ sun-like frosted design on globe.

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: E. Miller & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18606

Accession Number: 1998.1283A-D

Binoculars w/ case

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--black leather w/ diamond imprint. Leather case has handle, strap and buckle. (piece of buckle missing) Case lined w/ red velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather

GUSN: 18607

Accession Number: 1998.1284AB

Binoculars and case

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--brown leather. Case has handle, strap (connected on one side) and buckle. Case lined w/ pink velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather

GUSN: 18608

Accession Number: 1998.1285AB

Pattern

Decorative pattern for painted plaques. Sheet of paper w/ purple printed pattern: shield w/ lion figure in center (Royal Arms).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18259

Accession Number: 1998.2347.3

Lap desk

Leather covered square lap desk w/ lock in center of lid surrounded by pressed design. Waffle texture to leather. 2 hinges on side--inside has 2 sections, one large and one small. Large reveals file on backside, small has 2 compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 18260

Accession Number: 1998.2348

Box

Painted tin box w/ hinged lid, black w/ cornucopia design in gold on front and top. Gilt trim. Oval ring on top. Buckle on front. Top of lid slightly raised.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18261

Accession Number: 1998.2349

Repousse box

Small maple hinged box containing repousse tools. Brass pinch-opening in front. Orange label inside lid. Contents include: hammer, eleven iron spikes used for stamps, asst. screws and washers, one pattern, letter of instruction, 2 receipts, copper pegs. Unfinished box.

Date: 1870-1887

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 18262

Accession Number: 1998.2350

Box

Small unfinished pine box with round glass window cut in side. Possibly homemade Magic Lantern. Side piece slips for opening inside back and top wall covered in tin. Tin bracket piece on top covering small hole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18263

Accession Number: 1998.2351

Box

White cardboard box w/ hinged side and filled w/ artists' supplies, including 5 stamps, 6 charcoal pieces, 3 pencils, one eraser and 2 pieces of felt.

Maker: Paret & Whittington (Maker)

Material: cardboard, charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18264

Accession Number: 1998.2352

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18265

Accession Number: 1998.2353

Riding whip

Small leather riding crop w/ looped handle on end. Solid back piece tapers to braided leather at tip, loose whip.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, leather

GUSN: 18266

Accession Number: 1998.2354

Box

Dark green paper covered box w/ center gilt decoration of lion and unicorn w/ shield, Royal Arms. Border pressed floral/scroll decoration. 2 hinges and front clasp w/ button. Inside lined in lime green paper w/ twig and berry print in brown.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), pressing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18267

Accession Number: 1998.2355

Box

Wooden box w/ brass banding on corners, missing central shield on top of lid. 2 hinges and front lock. 2 brackets inside lid to hold something in place.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18268

Accession Number: 1998.2356

Box

Grain painted pine covered box, interior is full of applied cut outs, decoupage, scenes of people, places, medallions, etc... Bottom of box separated into 3 sections at back. 2 brass hinges and lock on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18269

Accession Number: 1998.2357

Box

Mahogany inlaid box, blue paper interior and small mirror in lid surrounded by white printed cotton w/ fish bone design in black and blue. 2 hinges on back, lock in front. Gilt banding in wood. Central crest.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18270

Accession Number: 1998.2358

Border drawing

Hand painted and pencil drawn border w/ maritime scenes etc. Paper strip divided into 9 scenes w/ yellow, blue and green watercolor throughout. Whaling scene, battle scene, Castle Tucker scene. All scenes numbered.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18271

Accession Number: 1998.2359

Box

Tin box filled w/ artists' supplies. Box shaped like briefcase w/ wooden handle. Gilt borders on lid. Buckle closure. Propping posts inside. Inside divided into top tray and bottom compartment accessible when front flap is down. Tray divided into 5 compartments. Contents of box: approx. 30 variou...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18272

Accession Number: 1998.2360

Cut-out

Cut out w/ black window curtains painted on one side. Shaped like gravestone. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18273

Accession Number: 1998.2361.1

Cut-out

Cut out w/ black window curtains painted on one side. Shaped like gravestone. Unfinished wood.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18274

Accession Number: 1998.2361.2

Box

Half gameboard "eclipse stationery" packet w/ unattached lid. Box w/ paper lining in imitation of 2 gameboards, Parchesi? and chess. 2 leather hinges, broken and one leather clasp. Lid of unfinished wood.

Date: 1871-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18275

Accession Number: 1998.2362

Fretsaw

Saw set including pamphlet and patterns. Various pieces used w/ fretsaws. At least one pattern found has been executed and exists in the house--1998.2228.1,2.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18276

Accession Number: 1998.2363

Side chair

Side chair. Painted red; curved crest rail above four spindles and stiles w/ slender turnings. Plank seat; turned front legs and front stretcher. Tapered and flared back legs .

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18277

Accession Number: 1998.1471.5

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