Historic New England

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

A) Tea bowl. Deep slightly tapered circular form w/ gilt scalloped edge. Deep circular foot ring. Polychrome overglaze enamel design of four flowers. Pseudo-European mark in red on bottom. B) Domed cover w/ ring-shaped knob. Pseudo mark on front. Uvacc: modern circular rosewood stand.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26086

Accession Number: 1966.1355AB

Wine glass

Blown cylindrical bowl w/ fluted bottom. Copper wheel engraved tassel and swag design. Applied squat faceted stem and square base. Colorless glass.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26087

Accession Number: 1966.1356

Coffee cup

Cylindrical cann shape w/ applied scroll handle. White body. Gold band at top and bottom edges. Transfer print sepia decoration w/ 2 Chinese men.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26088

Accession Number: 1966.1357

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26089

Accession Number: 1966.1358.1

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26090

Accession Number: 1966.1358.2

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form w/ applied strap-like handles on sides. White body. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration in Chinese style-pagoda scenes w/ diamond diaper border.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26091

Accession Number: 1966.1359

Arrowhead

Elongated projectile point w/ hand cut facet edge. Flat back. Slightly shaped and pitched front. Mounted on grey painted wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 26092

Accession Number: 1966.1360

Musket ball

Spherical shape with mold seam around center from casting.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26093

Accession Number: 1966.1361

Mourning ring and box

A) Ring: circular form w/ plain band. Braided lock of hair in oblong mount under glass, surrounded by cut onyx stones. Engraved inside. B) Cylindrical wood box w/ hinged lid and brass catch, covered w/ red "leatherette" paper.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 26094

Accession Number: 1966.1362AB

Photographs

5 black and white framed photos, "1638 Tercentenary 1938". Depict display at Garrison as set up during 300th anniversary of Exeter, NH. As Garrison was empty at the time. loans were used in display. Black modern wood frame under glass. .1: Bedroom .2: Bedroom .3: Portrait and fireplace, living ro...

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26095

Accession Number: 1979.56.1-5

Letter

Letter from Peter Gilman to Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, founder of Dartmouth College in answer to appeal to help with College Mill. Gilman recommends Capt Clark "abt." and his "expearanced" son, whose wages may be higher than Wheelock expects but will be cheaper in end. Wages: 4 shillings/ day and pays 4...

Date: 1772

Maker: Gilman, Peter (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26096

Accession Number: 1979.59

Chest of drawers

Bowfront chest of drawers w/ four graduated drawers and a dressing or combing slide. Single half-round molding on case frames each drawer. Four graceful claw and ball feet on short cabriole legs w/ shaped brackets. Overhanging top has thumbnail molding. Complete dustboard beneath second drawer; 1/4 ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 26097

Accession Number: 1966.1300

Side chair

Carved and molded yoke-shaped crest rail and scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Squared, caned flag seat. Block-turned front legs. Turned front stretcher w/ 2 stretchers each side. Back legs raked back.

Date: 1745-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 26098

Accession Number: 1966.1301

Chest on chest

Chest on chest w/ broken pediment. Three twisted flame finials. Upper case has 5 tiers of graduated drawers. Cockbead molding on case frames each drawer. At top 2 small plain drawers flank one carved w/ shell including foliage. Lower case is blocked and has bracket feet. Four drawers in this case ar...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26099

Accession Number: 1966.1302

Slipper chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Low slung squared rush seat. Vase-shaped splat. Ball-and-vase turned front stretcher. Molded side stretchers (ogee-fillet-straight). Block and turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. Back legs raked back. Replacement pink damask seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26100

Accession Number: 1966.1303

Tea table

Rectangular topped tea table. Four cabriole legs w/ pad feet on small rings. Plain apron w/ incised line at bottom edge for the effect of molding. Top has molded edge and indented corners. A large cleat runs through the apron under top and has chamfered ends screwed to top. Legs have arrised knees.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 26101

Accession Number: 1966.1304

Side chair

Copy of William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Green damask upholstery. Copy of chair in Council Room.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 26102

Accession Number: 1966.1305

Basin stand

Basin stand w/ tripod base. Snake feet on slight plaforms, arrised on top of feet. Above ankles, legs are squared at top and join the molded, dished shelf. Urns support console scrolls topped by columns. These columns support a small triangular case w/ two drawers. Small brass bale pulls. Three curv...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26103

Accession Number: 1966.1306

Four-poster bed

Chippendale style. Columnar bottom posts tapered and fluted w/ squared capitals. Blocked at bottom w/ stamped gilt tin medallions/mounts over wrench sockets. Ball and claw feet. Plain triangular pedimental headboard. Plain tapered posts at head.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26104

Accession Number: 1966.1307

Candlestand

Federal tripod table with octagonal top. Top with inlaid eight-pointed star with turned ivory button at center. Top is chamfered on underside as is the support which attaches it to the turned pedestal. Pedestal is simple urn topped by ring with triangle border motif, rings, and a reel. Incised ring...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 26105

Accession Number: 1966.1308

Hook

Hanging central rod w/ four arms of equal length. Each arm has a spike formed by the upper end and an additional spike at center of arm. Loop at top for hanging. Irregular surface texture.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26156

Accession Number: 1979.35

Key

"Skeleton" type form. Shaft textured. Flattened loop. Hand forged.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26157

Accession Number: 1979.36

Side Chair

Side chair--"Carver" style. Plain circular stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail; three turned spindles; plank seat; two plain side stretchers, two front, one back. Legs tapered very slightly at ends. Painted red with black underneath. Reproduction red seat cushion and three turnings on back c...

Date: 1660-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26158

Accession Number: 1966.1314

Chest

Rectangular shape; front divided into four panels with plain double "stepped" moldings between each panel and at top and bottom; two panel sides; legs are the side boards extending past bottom of chest-no feet. Replacement top hinged with iron cotter pins; grained underneath. Iron key hole mount nai...

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26159

Accession Number: 1966.1315

Brewster-style arm chair

Reproduction Brewster-style arm chair. Dark brown stain (traces of brown paint). Turned stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail and double row of three turned spindles; turned front legs with three spindles across front extending from turned seat rail to bottom stretcher; single plain stretchers...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26160

Accession Number: 1966.1316

Chest

William and Mary style. Rectangular shape with single plank hinged top with shaped molding around edges. Wide molding extending from bottom with turned ball feet. Iron pin-type hinges. Engraved brass key escutcheon. Dovetail construction at corners.

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26161

Accession Number: 1966.1318

Side chair

Undecorated crest rail w/ plain ears, pierced urn shaped splat--back of stiles w/ bevelled edges ending at seat. Rushed bottom squared edges, straight legs, Marlborough w/ bead-molded front leg decoration. Four rectangular stretcher--no decoration. Pegged construction.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26162

Accession Number: 1966.1340

Swan floater

Hand carved swan figure. Painted white body with pieced grey tail/rudder. Used as "floater" or buoy marker to hold diver's air line in Ebenezer Clifford's diving bell experiments.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26163

Accession Number: 1966.1348

Textile fragment

Rectangular tan fragment w/ "E. Clifford/1798" stencilled in black. Tacked onto plain wood strips serving as frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 26164

Accession Number: 1966.1349

Cartoon

Printed cartoon on blue paper depicting General Arthur St. Clair being chased by Indian w/ caption "He who fights and runs away/ May fight or run another day--Wabash" (St. Clair was routed in battle of Wabash). In wood frame.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26165

Accession Number: 1966.1399

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26166

Accession Number: 1966.1400A

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26167

Accession Number: 1966.1400B

Candle holder and rush

Spiral twist spike set into piece of roughly hewn log. Top of spike hinged with "U" shaped arm ending in cylindrical candle socket. Socket end balances clip at top center designed to hold rush. Tallow candle display item.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 26168

Accession Number: 1979.22

Candle holder and rush

Spiral twist spike set into piece of roughly hewn log. Top of spike hinged with "U" shaped arm ending in cylindrical candle socket. Socket end balances clip at top center designed to hold rush. Tallow candle display item.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material), wrought

GUSN: 26169

Accession Number: 1979.23

Betty Lamp

Thin-bodied flat circular shaped body fashioned from sheet of iron. Squared spout extending out of front and flat curved arm extending up from back. Hinged lid. Tongue-like inner spout to act as wick. Wrought spiral hook set in wall w/ 3 linked wire pieces attached at handle to form poker.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26170

Accession Number: 1979.24AB

Footstool

Rectangular shape with slightly overhanging top. Solid plank sides with inverted "V"-shaped cut in center to form legs. Residue of brown paint throughout. Hand wrought nails.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26171

Accession Number: 1979.25

Map

"A Plan of the/ Compact Part of the Town of/ EXETER,/ AT THE HEAD OF THE SOUTHERLY BRANCH OF/ PISCATAQUA RIVER/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peusley Sc." (at lower left). Brown wood frame w/ gilt inner edge. "Garrison Settlement" is outlined on front of glass.

Date: ca. 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26172

Accession Number: 1979.31

Engraving of Daniel Webster

Black ink engraving on white paper. Bust length view of "Daniel Webster" with printed facsimile signature. Signed lower center: "Drawn from life, and engraved by James B. Longacre./ Entered according to the act of Congress, Nov. 25, 1830 by James B. Longacre of the State of Pennsylvania". Painted wo...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Longacre, James B. (Engraver)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26173

Accession Number: 1979.32

Inkwell

Waisted cylindrical shape. Marbleized painted sides banded w/ incised lines at center. Slightly recessed top painted black w/ 3 holes for quills. Cork stopper w/ chain mounted to top in central well hole. Paper label on bottom: "Manufactured/ by/ S. Silliman & Co./ Chester,/ Conn." Holds two unacces...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: S. Silliman & Co. (Maker)

Material: cork (bark), treenware

GUSN: 26174

Accession Number: 1979.33

Ebenezer Clifford's Diving Bell

Pen and ink sepia drawing of diving bell used to raise sunken ships in Portsmouth Harbor. Shows swan floater. With typed legend in upper right corner. Modern wood frame, under glass. re: its use in Portsmouth Harbor

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26175

Accession Number: 1979.53

Corner chair

Semi-circular arm rail extending around entire back with uncarved crest rail at back. Three turned legs extending up to arm support/stiles. Circular hand holds. Plain stretchers with molding along top and chamfered inside bottom. Square leather covered seat with star brass tacks.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26176

Accession Number: 1966.1317

Arm chair

Incised line decoration on crest rail--gothic style pierced urn shaped splat. S-scrolled arms curving out--damask upholstery squared seat w/ blue satin brocade in floral design, brass tacks--back of stiles rounded, ending at seat--straight legs, straight stretchers, pegged construction.

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26177

Accession Number: 1966.1338

High Chest

Upper case with flat top with unbroken molded cornice; two half drawers at top with four full drawers of increasing height. Dovetail construction in drawers. Pegged modified dovetail joins in dustboard. Lower case with overhanging molding at top; one full drawer above three smaller drawers. Stepped ...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26178

Accession Number: 1966.1339

Wallpaper fragment

Rhombus-shaped framed fragment. Block-printed black and white design on grey ground. Classical/allegorical figures on columns/monuments. Black painted wood frame under glass.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26179

Accession Number: 1966.1350

Wallpaper fragment

Yellow background with white block-printed pattern. Diamond pattern of intersecting lines consisting of a line of dots bewteen two solid lines; symmetrical pine-needle-like leaf/cross motif in center.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26180

Accession Number: 1966.1398.1

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