Historic New England

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7707

Accession Number: 1949.890.8

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7708

Accession Number: 1949.890.9

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7709

Accession Number: 1949.890.10

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7710

Accession Number: 1949.890.11

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7711

Accession Number: 1949.890.12

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7712

Accession Number: 1949.890.13

Dining chair

Slightly raked frontal ring turned legs on ball feet enclose turned foot rests. Saddle-shaped seat. Painted gold with gilt and black string decoration.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chamfering, gilding, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7713

Accession Number: 1949.890.3

Ladle

Metal ladle has C-shaped hook at end of flattened handle. Round shaft bends downward sharply joining round deep bowl.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 7714

Accession Number: 1949.696

Hand colored print glued to glass. Classical woman draped in red, seated in chariot pulled by two lions, holding a horn of fruit in one hand and with the other reaching out to an arriving dove. A winged putto rides one of the tigers as they ride through grain field and by fruit trees.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), hand coloring, printing (process), varnishing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7715

Accession Number: 1949.766

Waste Basket

Cylindrical body of natural colored woven straw with recessed circular bottom. Exterior with rich brown stylistically painted animal motif (possibly a beaver or bear) and stepped geometric borders.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: Possibly Plains Indians (Maker)

Material: grass (plant material), painting (coating), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 7716

Accession Number: 1949.902

Framed Print, "Bark Catalpa of New Bedford"

Large three masted ship with sails up, flying four flags: at stern: American flag; on masts: white flag with circle of stars; white banner with "C"; white flag with "J.T.R." Two ships in background, rowboat at front filled with people. Molded wood frame, painted black. Under glass.

Date: 1901-2000

Maker: Russell, E. N. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 7717

Accession Number: 1949.974

Hooked Rug

Rectangular hand hooked and shirred rug with central oval enclosing a three masted ship in blue, red and brown on white. Oval is surrounded by leaves and red flowers with a blue scalloped border. Unbound.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7718

Accession Number: 1949.1019

Hooked Rug

Rectangular hand hooked and shirred rug has overall multicolored diamond pattern--each enclosing a masonic symbol or floral element. Bound with black cotton; burlap backing.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7719

Accession Number: 1949.1035

Jamb Hooks

"C" scroll arm extending from oval wall bracket, attached by a short faceted stem. No finial terminus.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 7720

Accession Number: 1949.542

Fireback

Rectangular form with rounded top. Cast relief design extremely worn--some kind of figure, surrounded by a scrolled border, possibly religious subject.

Date: 1734-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 7721

Accession Number: 1949.556

Print

Colored lithograph of water celebration on Boston Common. Includes circular seal of Boston. Molded gilt and gesso wood frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: unknown

Material: coloring, gesso, gilding, glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7722

Accession Number: 1949.428

Hooked Rug

Hand hooked rectangular rug has central five lobed flower with four trefoil flowers around it in faded orange on a medium blue field. Strip borders on brown and beige. Bound with double braid in brown, blue, white. Burlap backing.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 7723

Accession Number: 1949.1032

Andiron

Brass body. Ball feet on spurred cabriole legs surmounted by a faceted plinth. turned shaft terminating in large ball finial with a steeple top. Log stop matches the finial. Iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 7724

Accession Number: 1966.213.1

Andiron

Brass body. Ball feet on spurred cabriole legs surmounted by a faceted plinth. turned shaft terminating in large ball finial with a steeple top. Log stop matches the finial. Iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 7725

Accession Number: 1966.213.2

Tilt-top Tea Table

Queen Anne tilt-top tea table has three rectangular cabriole legs resting on pad feet. Vasi-turned pedestal supports square black, on top of which rests round top. Top has string of blond inlay surrounding circumference. Central inlaid paterae.

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7726

Accession Number: 1949.305

Cutwork Picture

Naval cutwork picture. Elaborately cut paper border with corner medallions of abstract flowers. Center border with circular medallion. Centered at top and bottom is a double bird motif. Remainder of border is cut scrolled leaves on vine and circular border. Center motif has background of navy paper....

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7727

Accession Number: 1949.358

Commode

Four bulbous feet on vase and ring turned legs with incised rings supporting rectangular case; front side has two paneled hinged doors opening in center; single circular metal escutcheon with drop ring handle on right door; above, rectangular case with hinged lid; dovetailed joints.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5465

Accession Number: 1971.783

Commode

Four bulbous feet on vase and ring turned legs with incised rings supporting rectangular case; front side has two paneled hinged doors opening in center; single circular metal escutcheon with drop ring handle on right door; above, rectangular case with hinged lid; dovetailed joints.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5466

Accession Number: 1971.784

Desk Ornament

Gilt tin semi-spherical base with burnished banding; weighted; applied tin edging; surmounted by rought cast bronze or lead finial in shape of masque with pen rest at back (?).

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), gilding, lead (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5467

Accession Number: 1971.785

Shelf

Backless shelf unit has five shelves, progressively smaller in depth from bottom to top; sides are scalloped symetrically; second and third shelves are removable while fourth and fifth (top) are screwed at sides; case rests on bottom shelf without basal molding.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5468

Accession Number: 1971.786

Slant-top School Desk

Schoolmaster's desk; slant-top desk has bulbous feet with four ring-turned legs; rectangular skirt, enclosing two rectangular drawers on bottom half; round brass knob handle; desk front center has brass escutcheon; slant top opens via two central brass hinges to reveal unsectioned interior; flat bac...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5469

Accession Number: 1971.787

Armchair

Bow back Windsor arm chair has round crest rail and round arm rail, pierced by six dowel spindles; four spindles support arm rail at front; two frontal arm supports have ring turnings; elongated saddle seat, peaks at front center; back legs are round, swelled at center; side stretchers swell at cent...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 5470

Accession Number: 1971.788

Rug

Multi-colored striped rug; unbound edges; rectangular.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5471

Accession Number: 1971.789

Rug

Multi-colored striped rag rug, borderless; unbound; rectangular.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5472

Accession Number: 1971.790

Carpet

Series of geometric borders of trees, birds and floral medallions; central pattern of three gold zig-zagged lines with geometric print; predominating colors: blue, rust, tan and black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5473

Accession Number: 1971.791

Drop-front Desk

Two frontal scrolled bracket feet supporting a straight molded apron; beaded case with brass lateral carrying handles, fitted with four graduated drawers; slanted fall-front enclosing a stepped interior with cubby holes and drawers centering a cabinet section; original simple scroll brasses.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5474

Accession Number: 1971.792

Captain's Chair

Eight knopped spindles supporting wide arms and rolled crest rail; slightly dished seat surmounting turned legs; one stretcher front and back and two left and right; painted black.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5475

Accession Number: 1971.793

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5476

Accession Number: 1971.794A

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5477

Accession Number: 1971.794B

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5478

Accession Number: 1971.795A

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5479

Accession Number: 1971.795B

Fireplace Shovel

Bulbous brass finial has horizontally incised band around center; below, vase and ring turned brass handle joins round iron shaft; rectangular drop; bell-shaped shovel.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5480

Accession Number: 1971.796

Fireplace Tongs

Brass finial is oval-shaped with short brass shaft; handle below is round with knop turning; below circular join or brass termination, two iron shafts sharply jut out at shoulders, then curve inward to a knop turning; second knop at center of shaft; shaft terminates at two ovoid plates.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5481

Accession Number: 1971.797

Fender

C-shaped fender has wrought iron base enclosing vertical parallel wire mesh with decorative wire scroll in center; simple flat brass molding on top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, wrought

GUSN: 5482

Accession Number: 1971.798

Fire Screen

Black woven mesh wire screen in squared C-shaped form; screen supported by two C-shaped horizontal iron rods and shaped vertical iron back; front shoulder of screen rounded with two brass C-shaped handles.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, weaving

GUSN: 5483

Accession Number: 1971.799

Table

Occasional table; elaborately scrolled trestle base has one spool turned medial stretcher and four spool turned legs supporting a flat top with rounded edge and straight apron with cut out scrolled edge, joined by rounded dies.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5484

Accession Number: 1971.800

Armchair

Slanted back; braided crest rail curves down to arms and down front of chair to cone-shaped feet; criss-cross wicker forms seat back and sides; woven wicker apron curves at corners above legs shorter cone-shaped back legs; woven seat bottom; varnished; white linen covered cushions.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 5485

Accession Number: 1971.801

Morris Chair

Adjustable mortise and tenon back with curved crest rail and three smaller curved horizontal rails and straight vertical stiles; flat broad arms with five mortise and tenon vertical splats on each side fitted into flat, rectangular apron; front and back square stiles support arms and aprons; all apr...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 5486

Accession Number: 1971.802

Easy Chair

Tufted and overstuffed brown leather-like oilcloth easy chair has reverse trumpet feet supporting a stepped apron with carved Greek-key motif; upholstery tacked with brass studs.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oilcloth

GUSN: 5487

Accession Number: 1971.803

Gate-leg Table

Rectangular form of four vase and ring turned legs connected by turned stretchers from which eminate gate legs which swing open to receive top when open; button feet.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5488

Accession Number: 1971.804

Cabinet

Rectangular cabinet has four paneled doors, the outer two doors enclosing small compartments and the inner two doors enclosing a single compartment; each compartment with single central shelf; rectangular top has rounded edges; painted brick red; sides with panel construction; chamfered corners.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5489

Accession Number: 1971.805

Bookcase

Four shelf bookcase; stepped base surmounted by sunken panel sides which enclose an elaborately scroll carved and veneered facade with two glazed paneled doors; a veneered frieze supports the stepped cornice.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5490

Accession Number: 1971.806

Bookcase

Molded horizontal crest with incised line decoration; flat top with molded frieze; carved and paneled sides with two ball finials on each side; incised brackets above applied frontal molding with fluting terminating in carved foot; four adjustable shelves with beveled edges; scalloped leather with a...

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), incising, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5491

Accession Number: 1971.807

Seascape

Nearly square canvas with polychrome scene of three-masted ship at rest in a sheltered cove with high rocky palisaded surrounding; fortress on cliff at left; lighthouse on right; three men and a beached dory at foreground.

Date: 1824

Maker: Blunt, John S., 1798-1835 (Painter)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5492

Accession Number: 1971.808

Crib

Rectangular form; four square Marlborough legs support rails at sides which hold bottom board; vase turning above ascends to top rail; turned spindles are enclosed between rails throughout, finials cut off, blocked Marlborough feet; remnants of original red stain.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 5493

Accession Number: 1971.809

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