Historic New England

Candlestick

One of a pair of brass candlesticks, each cast in two pieces. Square base and beaded post. Interior of socket with plunger to raise and lower candle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308463

Accession Number: 1958.438.2

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308464

Accession Number: 1958.439.1

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308465

Accession Number: 1958.439.2

Windsor writing chair

Nine-spindle writing Windsor armchair, painted brown. Legs, stiles, and spindles bamboo turned. Seat incised around edge.

Date: 1725-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating)

GUSN: 308466

Accession Number: 1958.440

Hatbox

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308491

Accession Number: 1991.22.2AB

Dish

Thistle design

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308492

Accession Number: 1927.2003

Iron

Cast iron iron with turned wood handle and cast iron loop for hanging.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308493

Accession Number: 1958.271

Slant-top desk

Slant-top desk with four drawers with elaborately stamped brass escutcheons. Inside are six drawers and six pigeon holes flanked by Doric columns.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308494

Accession Number: 1958.221

Braided rug

Oval braided rag rug in hues of brown, pink, red, purple, blue, gray and green.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308495

Accession Number: 1958.441

Braided rug

Oval braided rag rug in tones of black, brown, gray, pink, orange and red.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308496

Accession Number: 1958.442

Braided Rug

Oval braided rag rug in tones of brown, green, purple, pink and blue.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308497

Accession Number: 1958.443

Rocking chair

Ladder back rocking chair with four slats, painted black with yellow slip on edges. Turned arms, stiles and rails, rush seat.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 308498

Accession Number: 1958.444

Chest of Drawers

Bow front chest of drawers with curving apron and splayed feet. Four drawers with oval brass escutcheons. Inlay around top, keyholes, and edges of drawers.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308499

Accession Number: 1958.445

Bed

Bed with scrolled head and foot boards with cannonball finials. Painted grain with yellow/gold slip on edges, stencil design of fruit and basket. Original rope bottom removed and fitted for mattress.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), stenciling, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308500

Accession Number: 1958.446

Table

Small rectangular table with one drawer with glass pull. Four square tapered legs.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308501

Accession Number: 1958.447

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar with a silver overlay. Scroll and chain design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308502

Accession Number: 1958.766

Lift-top blanket chest with single lower drawer and reverse curve apron. Yellow slip around edges of top, face, and drawer edges. Stencil decoration of grapevine, leaves, and flowers . Gilded tin pulls.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), gilt paint, stenciling

GUSN: 308503

Accession Number: 1958.448

Chair

Chair with scrolled head and arm rails and three additional dowel rails on back. Turned front legs and stretchers. Black paint with red slip. Elaborate polychrome stencil of rose spray on head rail, and flower garland with butterfly on seat rail. Rush seat.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), stenciling, rush (material)

GUSN: 308504

Accession Number: 1958.449

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Round shape with a foliate and acorn design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308505

Accession Number: 1958.785

Dressing table

Empire style dressing table with scroll splash board, two drawers with circular brass pulls. Turned legs. Yellow slip decorates drawers and turned legs. Stencilled flowers, fruit and vines.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), stenciling, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308506

Accession Number: 1958.450

Andiron

One of a pair of cast iron andirons with loop finials.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 308507

Accession Number: 1958.453.1

Andiron

One of a pair of cast iron andirons with loop finials.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 308508

Accession Number: 1958.453.2

Set of Forks

Set of five ivory-handled dinner forks. Marked "SHEAR STEAL".

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 306795

Accession Number: 1993.853.2A-E

Set of Knives

Set of six bone-handled dinner knives. Stamped "SANDERSON'S".

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 306796

Accession Number: 1993.854.1A-F

Set of Forks

Set of nine bone-handled forks with two tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 306801

Accession Number: 1993.854.2A-I

Fork

Bone-handled fork with three tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 306802

Accession Number: 1993.855

Fork

Wood-handled fork with two tines. Stamped "STEEL".

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 306803

Accession Number: 1993.856

Platter

Blue and white transfer-printed platter with a pastoral scene including a fisherman and a castle.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), transfer printing

GUSN: 306804

Accession Number: 1993.600

Square Serving Bowl

Blue and white transfer-printed, square-shaped bowl with a pastoral scene including a fisherman and a castle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), transfer printing

GUSN: 306805

Accession Number: 1993.601

Pitcher

Blue and white transfer-printed pitcher with a flower and chell decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), transfer printing

GUSN: 306806

Accession Number: 1993.602

Tea Bowls

Two blue and white transfer-printed tea bowls with a pastoral scene depicting a castle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), transfer printing

GUSN: 306807

Accession Number: 1993.603.1-.2

Teapot

Porcelain teapot missing a lid. Molded octagonal body with faceted sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306808

Accession Number: 1993.604.1

Sugar Bowl with Lid

Porcelain sugar bowl with lid. Molded octagonal body with faceted sides and pointed knop.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306809

Accession Number: 1993.604.2AB

Cream Pitcher

Porcelain cream pitcher missing. Molded octagonal body with faceted sides.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306810

Accession Number: 1993.604.3

Teacup and Saucer

Porcelain cup with handle and saucer. Molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306811

Accession Number: 1993.604.4.1-.2

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Border of alternating medallions, featuring landscapes, and foliate sprays. Central landscape scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306812

Accession Number: 1993.466

Teacup and Saucer

Porcelain cup with handle and saucer. Molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306813

Accession Number: 1993.604.5.1-.2

Teacup and Saucer

Porcelain cup with handle and saucer. Molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306814

Accession Number: 1993.604.6.1-.2

Teacup and Saucer

Porcelain cup with handle and saucer. Molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306815

Accession Number: 1993.604.7.1-.2

Cup Plates

Two small porcelain plates. Molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306816

Accession Number: 1993.604.8-.9

Four Plates

Four porcelain plates with molded body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306817

Accession Number: 1993.604.10-.13

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306819

Accession Number: 1993.605.1.1

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306821

Accession Number: 1993.605.2.1

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306822

Accession Number: 1993.605.3.1

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306823

Accession Number: 1993.605.4.1

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306824

Accession Number: 1993.605.5.1

Teacup

Teacup with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306825

Accession Number: 1993.605.6.1

Tea Plate

Tea plate with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306826

Accession Number: 1993.605.7

Tea Plate

Tea plate with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306829

Accession Number: 1993.605.8

Tea Bowl

Tea waste bowl with blue and gilt floral decoration.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 306830

Accession Number: 1993.605.9

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