Historic New England

Landscape

Oil painting, land and seascape. At right shows an archway over a side path through which a small boy is walking. Behind the boy there is a man on horseback. A small boat sits in the water just to the left of the archway. Mountains in the background, very tall ancient building at left. Possibly Neth...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 40798

Accession Number: 1940.1010

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40799

Accession Number: 1940.1013

Seal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 40800

Accession Number: 1940.1014

Thimble

Wooden thimble carved in the shape of an acorn.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40801

Accession Number: 1940.1015

Muff

White and brown feathered hand muff.

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material)

GUSN: 40802

Accession Number: 1940.1016

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 40803

Accession Number: 1940.1018

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40804

Accession Number: 1940.1019

Watch Hoder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40805

Accession Number: 1940.1026

Umbrella Stand

Painted umbrella stand with a floral and foliate design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40806

Accession Number: 1940.1027

Bowl

Earthenware bowl with gilt edge, thin gilt line around exterior mid-section, and two black transfer-printed scenes of buildings near water. One scene of two men on riverbank across from timber framed structure and second scene of same building, different view, showing waterwheel and falls beyond.j

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, gilding

GUSN: 40807

Accession Number: 1940.418.3

Lacing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40808

Accession Number: 1931.1690

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 40809

Accession Number: 195O.157

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40810

Accession Number: 1927.2388.28

Purse

Tan and brown striped purse; gold beaded design; silver beaded tassel on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40811

Accession Number: 1940.165

Wallpaper

Layer of wallpaper (.1) with border (.2). Removed from the second floor right rear room of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Two fragments of wallpaper (.1) with a circular swirl pattern roller-printed in yellow, blue, white on gray ground. "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. / 1836" printed in selv...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Mairs, William H. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 40812

Accession Number: 1968.80.6.1-.2

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40813

Accession Number: 1973.203AB

Sample Book

Leather-bound book of upholstery samples.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstery

GUSN: 40817

Accession Number: 1980.17

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 40820

Accession Number: 1919.228

Lap Desk

Large box with dovetailed sides; hinged slant-lid; interior pigeonholes; light green paint.

Date: 1760-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 40821

Accession Number: 1975.171

Chest

Ten-paneled chest; strapwork-carved upper rail, tulip-carved panels; molded rails and front sitles.

Date: 1650-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 40823

Accession Number: 1948.706

Blanket Chest

Blanket chest. Oak primary wood, pine secondary wood, paint. Three-paneled facade; two-panel sides; four-panel back; brackets; painted front panels of chest and drawer.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 40824

Accession Number: 1944.24

Sofa

Sofa. Walnut, ebonized walnut trim, burled maple panels, applied composition rosettes, gilt, velvet upholstery. Round back; rolled crest, arms; round seat frame; carved and paneled seat rail. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, gilding, incising, silk (textile), plush, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 40835

Accession Number: 1936.1196

Gentleman's Armchair

Armchair. Walnut, ebonized walnut trim, burled maple panels, and trim. Velvet upholstery. Bergere form with round seat, outwardly flared arms, and rectangular flaring back. Seat, back, and arms upholstered with tufted mustard-colored velvet with grosgrain ribbon trim at base of seat. Chair skirt...

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Attributed to Gendrot, Felix A. (Maker)

Material: burl veneer, gilding, incising, silk (textile), plush, walnut (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 40839

Accession Number: 1936.1197

DEACCESSIONED Arm chair

DEACCESSIONED Mahogany arm chair with square back, reeded spindles, carved corners, molded legs, H-shaped stretcher, and molded arm supports.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 40842

Accession Number: 1942.1417

Joint Stool

Turned legs; molded rails; worn box stretchers.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 40847

Accession Number: 1976.247

Bell Crank

Round with knob handle on crank; mounted on board.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 41737

Accession Number: 1933.936

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 41738

Accession Number: 1969.7975A-G

Strap Hinge

Bean-end; 6 holes; closed loop.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 41739

Accession Number: 1986.1875

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41740

Accession Number: 1969.7973.1-4

Butt Hinge

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41741

Accession Number: 1969.7978.1-3

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41742

Accession Number: 1969.7980A-G

Door hardware

No description

Maker: Gilman & Bryant (Architect)

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41743

Accession Number: 1969.7981A-H

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41744

Accession Number: 1969.8023

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41745

Accession Number: 1969.7995A-E

DOORKNOB

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41746

Accession Number: 1969.7982A-L

DOOR HARDWARE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41747

Accession Number: 1969.7983A-E

BRACKET

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41748

Accession Number: 1969.8043.1-2

SCREW

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41749

Accession Number: 1969.8016.1-16

Architectural Fragment

Multiple fragments from the round-headed hall window, stored, as sheets indicate in in BB 2, DB, AI and QB. The carved cherub is in the Architectural Museum. The fragments include the semicircular panelled embrasure complete, one pilaster, a sash weight, and some pieces of impost/pilaster cup and ...

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 41750

Accession Number: 1912.149V

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Elder's Daughter

Bearded man and girl on horse, young man on foot, handing apple to girl.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 41755

Accession Number: 1941.254

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Slave Auction

This sculpture contains harmful imagery including the sale of African Americans by a white auctioneer. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Histo...

Date: 1861

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 41757

Accession Number: 1935.1435

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Home Guard

Woman and girl wearing veil.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 41764

Accession Number: 1931.1360.2

Rogers Group Sculpture - The Wrestlers

Sculpture depicting a scene from Shakespeare's "As You Like It". Charles and Orlando wrestling as Rosalind and Celia look on from a balcony with Touchstone, the jester at the right.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 41766

Accession Number: 1941.264

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher. Brown bands around rim and base. Floral and foliate sprays adorn body and rim.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 41775

Accession Number: 1919.871

Card Table

Serpentine front, top and sides; reeded legs; veneer panels.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 41798

Accession Number: 1942.1316

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, birch, white pine secondary wood. Serpentine front and sides inlaid oval and tablet; string-inlaid edge of top. Rests on reeded and ring-turned legs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41799

Accession Number: 1933.6220

Center Table

Four scroll-foot base, tapered square pillar; circular top; molded skirt.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 41802

Accession Number: 1934.2934

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, veneered, chestnut, white pine secondary wood. Molded top c-scroll legs with acanthus leaf carving, molded with foliate carved knees; heavy pillar-turned base; turned acanthus-carved pillar; "paneled" rails.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), chestnut (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41803

Accession Number: 1983.66

Card Table

Heavy scroll feet, scalloped pedestal base; S-scroll supports; scallpo-edged rails and top; swivel top; inner well.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41804

Accession Number: 1950.557

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, maple, cherry, pine secondary wood. Swiveling top; interior well; paneled skirt with round corners; square pillar. Rests on platform base with flattened ball feet.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41806

Accession Number: 1934.2939

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