Historic New England

Bookcase

Flat top w/ carved gallery w/ reeded side rails; scrolling ears continue to base; 2 glazed doors; long drawer below; carved and incised skirt.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 14371

Accession Number: 1986.420

Chest

Rectangular form w/ hinged overhanging lid; flat molding at foot and under lid; dovetail construction; iron bail handles and shaped iron plates at sides; cherry stain.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14372

Accession Number: 1986.422

Electrified lamp

Pewter, baluster form lamp w/ stepped circular base and w/ tin conical shaped shade; electrified--base has benn drilled for cord hole and switch.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14373

Accession Number: 1986.423

Electric lamp

Ring finial on rod-shaped upright over a scrolled candle arm and urn-shaped and ring turned body w/ a stepped circular base; paper "clip-on" shade w/ gold banding.

Date: 1930-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material)

GUSN: 14374

Accession Number: 1986.425

Cast in the half round in the form of a standing woman in 1850-1860 dress w/ blond hair in ringlets. She is wearing a light blue dress patterned w/ pink and red roses and holding a polychrome floral bouquet and black hat; assorted black details.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 14375

Accession Number: 1986.427

Sleeve board

Oblong board w/ cut corners at base and tapered top. Hanging hole at top. Retains traces of dark brown paint.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14376

Accession Number: 1986.428

Hearth brush

Red-painted cylindrical shaft w/ turned round base w/ horsehair bristles. The shaft capped w/ brass finial. Shaft extends exposing a plated brass rod.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), horsehair, painting (coating), pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14377

Accession Number: 1986.429

Poker

Rounded steel shaft w/ spiraled steel handle and flattened "L" shaped end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14378

Accession Number: 1986.430

Fireplace shovel ?

Sausage turned wood handle painted black w/ ring for hanging; forged metal attachment nailed to rectangular scoop w/ canted edge.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14379

Accession Number: 1986.431

Dress fragment

Black bodice w/out arms in pieces.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14380

Accession Number: 1986.435

Electrified lamp

Electrified oil lamp with square white variegated marble base; turned brass standard and bulbous uncolored glass font with brass collar and fitted with electrical fixture. Frosted tulip shaped shades, etched with grape and dot pattern.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14381

Accession Number: 1986.440.2

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14382

Accession Number: 1986.441.2

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14383

Accession Number: 1986.441.3

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14384

Accession Number: 1986.441.4

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14385

Accession Number: 1986.441.5

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14386

Accession Number: 1986.441.6

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14387

Accession Number: 1986.441.7

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14388

Accession Number: 1986.441.8

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14389

Accession Number: 1986.441.9

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14390

Accession Number: 1986.441.10

Candelabra

Each w/ 5 candlesockets; narrow curving arms extend from conical shaft on round panelled base; splayed leaf ornament.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14391

Accession Number: 1986.442.2

Andiron

Each black painted cast iron in the form of Hessian soldier.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14392

Accession Number: 1986.444.2

Plate

Set of 12 hard-paste porcelain dessert plates; molded w/ arches and leaf decoration around rim; inside edge and center w/ circular band of gilt.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14393

Accession Number: 1986.447.2

Shovel

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel shaft and iron shovel.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14194

Accession Number: 1986.209.3

Tongs

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel tongs.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14195

Accession Number: 1986.209.4

Candlestick

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised w/ 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14196

Accession Number: 1986.213.2

Candlestick

Each w/ flared lip on cylindrical candle socket; turned shaft; saucer base.

Date: 1900-1950 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14197

Accession Number: 1986.219.2

Floor lamp

Turned shaft w/ urn finial; adjustable turned arm w/ light socket; tripod base capped w/ stamped brass paws.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)

GUSN: 14198

Accession Number: 1986.220

Area rug

Brown toned area rug; broad loom; room size.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 14199

Accession Number: 1986.222

Stool

Small rectangular form w/ padded and upholstered top and sides. The fabric is patterned in dense flower and leaf scroll motif in gold, brown, yellow, pink, and blue. Fabric is nailed to box.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14200

Accession Number: 1986.224

Footstool

Footstool. Rosewood grained. Four-board with demi-tone endboards; upholstered with ingrained carpet fragment in green, red, and gold.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14201

Accession Number: 1986.225

Storage box

Grey, green painted rectangular-form w/ cotter (?) pin hinged lid; interior w/ 5 compartments; nail construction.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14202

Accession Number: 1986.226

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Simple five-board construction. inverted "V" cut to end boards terminates in two legs on each side.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14203

Accession Number: 1986.227

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Nailed five-board box with overhanging top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14204

Accession Number: 1986.228

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, cotton, wool, straw. Rectangular box upholstered muslin; remnants of upholstery at ends and base; nail construction.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood), straw (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14205

Accession Number: 1986.229

Box

Rectangular form w/ flat, leather hinged lid; painted dark green, nail construction; cotton tape hinge holds lid in interior.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14206

Accession Number: 1986.231

Small trunk

Small trunk. Pine, blue paint. Rectangular blue-painted dome top box; dovetail construction; hinged lid.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14207

Accession Number: 1986.232

Hand grill

Two part ring-hinged w/ long handles; "grill" sections of rectangular form w/ parallel rods.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14208

Accession Number: 1986.234

Hand grill

2-part hinged w/ long "loop" handles. The "grill" sections of rectangular shape w/ 9 horizontal and 2 diagonal cross pieces.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14209

Accession Number: 1986.235

Hand grill

Long, narrow 2-part folding grill w/ twisted loop handles.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14210

Accession Number: 1986.236

Hand grill

Half of a two-part folding grill w/ wire work grid "grill" on a twisted loop handle.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wire

GUSN: 14211

Accession Number: 1986.237

Fabric covered box

Rectangular, fabric covered, padded, hinged top on "pleated" box; twill tab for opening; lined w/ paper; brass tack feet. Covered in faded green, red, gold, and beige paisley patterned stripe cotton.

Date: 1880-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), pine (wood), tabby (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 14212

Accession Number: 1986.238

Cellarette

Grain-painted box w/ hinged lid w/ overhanging molding; molded base; interior w/ twelve compartments; metal handles at each side.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14213

Accession Number: 1986.239

Basket

Rectangular form w/ rigid arched handle and cross-piece at center; hook at one end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14214

Accession Number: 1986.242

Side chair

Wooden side chair; painted brown w/ painted gold florette and circle decoration on crest. Three spindle back w/ turned front legs and paired front stretchers; splayed back legs; paired plain stretchers; caned seat.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14215

Accession Number: 1986.245

Trunk

Trunk. Wood, paper with geometric pattern, metal, leather. Rectangular flat top, patterned-paper covered wood trunk with wood ribs and metal strapping; interior lined with green and white paper; heavy leather strap side handles. Contains blankets, paisley shawls, and Indian rug.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Tyler, J. L. (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14216

Accession Number: 1986.246

Oil lamp

Cast metal figure of a standing female Indian w/ one hand resting on a tree stump and the other raised to head. She wears a short "feather" skirt, feather crown, and a panther(?) skin over her shoulder and down her back. The figure is bronze colored and mounted on a square black marble base. Font of...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock), metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14217

Accession Number: 1986.247

Cake basket

Shaped bail handle w/ cast scrollwork on circular bowl w/ raised and arched rim and pedestal base. Band of tassels around bowl and base. Incised deoices(?) at outer rim. Medallion w/ crane and bamboo at well.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Derby Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 14218

Accession Number: 1986.248

Lamp base

In the form of an elongated, ornate ewer w/ "C" scroll handle and shaped spout; the body cast w/ various Renaissance inspired motifs: cupids, leaves, beading, masks, entertwined vines; bronze finish.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal

GUSN: 14219

Accession Number: 1986.249

Milk pan

Round form w/ sloping sides and flat rim.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14220

Accession Number: 1986.250

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