Historic New England

Franklin stove

Franklin stove with Gothic decoration; black cast iron with gothic arches, relief molding, pendants; front loading door with handle; reliefs of stars and castles as well.

Date: 1859

Maker: A.C. Barstow & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18575

Accession Number: 1998.1260

Bootjack

Bootjack w/ platform for boot and gripping tong; screwed on plate where maker's mark may have been but is now completely worn off.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18576

Accession Number: 1998.1261

Pot holder

Yellow crocheted pot holder w/ tufts on each side. Small hole for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 18577

Accession Number: 1998.1262

In a copper metallic frame, a photograph captures a two-horse wagon that is paused along a fence. A road in the background winds through the valley and trees and shrubery can be seen along the slope sides. The mountains rise in the background.

Date: 1850

Maker: W.H. Jackson & ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18578

Accession Number: 1998.1263

Print

Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame. In this scene, many children are gathered around a central male older figure who bows to the last boy entering the room. The older gentleman appears to be teaching the children as they listen and/or write. In the background an open archway shows trees and a natural s...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Mulready, William (Painter) Smyth, J. T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18579

Accession Number: 1998.1264

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18580

Accession Number: 1998.1265.1

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18581

Accession Number: 1998.1265.2

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18582

Accession Number: 1998.1265.3

Side chair

Empire side chair w/ scalloped crest and solid lyre splat. Cabriole front legs; back legs slightly flared. Slip-set reupholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18583

Accession Number: 1998.1266

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ a carved crest of grapes and leaves, scrolled knuckles on arms. Metal supports running beneath arms. Rococo Revival upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18584

Accession Number: 1998.1267

Slipper chair

Slipper chair w/ low arms. Curved crest, stiles, and legs. On casters. Upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18585

Accession Number: 1998.1268

Footstool

Footstool, formerly a child's Windsor rocker, now upholstered in printed cretonne on top and as a skirt. Original rocker legs (painted green) have been roughly refashioned into jagged edges at feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18586

Accession Number: 1998.1269

Sofa bed

Sofa bed. Incised geometric detail on crest and sides. Tufted upholstery on seat, apron and back. Three legs (front ones curved) on either side. Rests on casters.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Sidney Squires & Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18587

Accession Number: 1998.1270

Throw pillow

Needlepoint pillow floral design on purple ground. Brown velvet back. Floral design poss. roses.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18588

Accession Number: 1998.1271

Print

In this print a road winds above the banks of the river and men, women, horses and carriages move along the water's edge. Above them rises a steep cliff on top of which Rheinstein Castle sits. Framed in a 1 in. black painted frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Possibly Morier, E. (Maker) Cassagne, A. (Maker) Lemercier (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18589

Accession Number: 1998.1272

Wall mirror

Pier mirror, Eastlake style; incised gilt decoration and raised burl panels. Cornice w/ high crest carved in foliate and geometric detail.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18590

Accession Number: 1998.1273

Shelf

Marble shelf supported by two iron brackets. Rounded edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18591

Accession Number: 1998.1274

Print

In a half inch gilt frame the lithograph portrays five sailing vessels on the storm-tossed sea. British flags fly from the two closest two and three mast ships. In the distance three other ships can be seen.

Date: 1850

Maker: Vernon, H. J., Esq. (Artist) Day & Haghe (Lithographer) Hinton, A. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18592

Accession Number: 1998.1275

Print

In this lithograph surrounded by a 1 1/2 in. rough wooden frame, a young woman in feeding a horse an apple. Two dogs are looking up at the woman. The woman holds a riding whip beneath her left arm and is patting the horse's neck w/ her right hand.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hardy, Heywood (Painter) Possibly Charles Taber & Co. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18593

Accession Number: 1998.1277

Washstand

Eastlake washstand w/ two-part marble top. Three front drawers w/ brass ring pulls. One large compartment w/ wooden knob pull. Attached towel rack.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18594

Accession Number: 1998.1278

Wash basin

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18595

Accession Number: 1998.1279.1

Pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18596

Accession Number: 1998.1279.2

Water pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18597

Accession Number: 1998.1279.3

Covered soap dish

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18598

Accession Number: 1998.1279.4AB

Mug

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18599

Accession Number: 1998.1279.5

Toothbrush holder

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18600

Accession Number: 1998.1279.6

Covered slop pail

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18601

Accession Number: 1998.1279.7AB

Spike

Iron spike w/ handwritten note tied around middle.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18402

Accession Number: 1998.438

Cream pitcher

Footed creamer, floral decoration and black and gilt handle and feet; 4 feet and handle w/ thumbrest; scalloped and gilded top rim w/ raised dotted pattern around rim; purple, white and yellow flowers.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Painter)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18403

Accession Number: 1998.439

Mustache cup

Porcelain mustache cup w/ blue floral trail decoration; blue banded diamond transfer printed pattern around rim; gilded base and rim; bracket handle.

Maker: Possibly William Brownfield & Sons (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18404

Accession Number: 1998.440

Toilet bottle

Porcelain perfume vial w/ gilt and floral decoration; stopper w/ 6-sided shape; octagonal panelled body; pink, green, and blue floral sprig.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18405

Accession Number: 1998.441

Tea cup and saucer

White porcelain tea cup and saucer w/ no decoration; cup w/ C-shaped handle. A= Cup B= Saucer

Date: 1892-1917

Maker: Tressemanes & Vogt (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18406

Accession Number: 1998.442AB

Nosegay holder

White metal filigree nosegay holder, grape-vine and floral decoration. Top of cup marked w/ row of pansies, 5. Scrolled handle at base. Chain w/ ring off handle, chain w/ pin off cup.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, white metal

GUSN: 18407

Accession Number: 1998.443

Trinket box

Small book-shaped trinket box; figure of a woman on one side; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top; woman in blue dress carrying basket of flowers.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18408

Accession Number: 1998.444

Trinket box

Larger book-shaped trinket box w/ colored figure of couple (man and woman) on front; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18409

Accession Number: 1998.445

Syllabub

Colorless glass syllabub w/ panelled waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18410

Accession Number: 1998.446

Wine glass

Colorless wine glass; fluted w/ turned waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18411

Accession Number: 1998.447

Vase

Glass vase w/ painted and applied decoration--decoupage. Red painted bottle w/ paper pictures of children applied; paper floral band around neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18412

Accession Number: 1998.448

Figurine

Chinese ivory figurine w/ four Chinese figures and fishing motif. Figure at top and bottom holding opposite ends of canoe paddle. One figure at bottom in prayer position. One figure in middle climbing up.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 18413

Accession Number: 1998.449

Tray

Oval painted tin tray. Painted black w/ gold scrollwork near sides, curved rim at edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18414

Accession Number: 1998.450

Perfume bottle

Small perfume vial, shell, mother-of-pearl body w/ brass filigree end pieces. Top attached by chain. Brass and cork stopper. Egg-shaped vial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cork (bark), mother of pearl

GUSN: 18415

Accession Number: 1998.451

Button

Brass button, pressed decoration, palm tree and inscription.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18416

Accession Number: 1998.452

Commemorative medal

Commemorative medal. Image of bridge on front, wreath on back. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), embossing

GUSN: 18417

Accession Number: 1998.453

Fountain pen

Ivory and gilt metal writing implement in leather case w/ blue cloth lining and brass hooks. Fountain pen w/out quill.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, metal

GUSN: 18418

Accession Number: 1998.454AB

Bowl

Small fluted Chinese porcelain bowl, Chinese figures on outside and Celadon blue inside; gilded rim and banded base; scene of Chinese warriors; multi-colored.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18419

Accession Number: 1998.455