Historic New England

Bed

Eastlake style bedstead w/ incised decoration and burl walnut panels on head and footboard. Headboard topped w/ decorative arched crest flanked by turned bosses.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18625

Accession Number: 1998.1301

White woven bedspread. Design-border of small 4 petaled flowers, geometric; inner border of vertical lines and 8 petaled flowers; innermost border of flowers on vines; central medallion w/ scattered flowers and wreath of leaves.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18626

Accession Number: 1998.1302

Cushion

Long cushion (probably for window seat), tan color w/ stains dark brown thread.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 18627

Accession Number: 1998.1303

Side chair

Walnut side chair w/ caned seat. Balloon back w/ turned spindles. Turned front stretcher; front legs turned and tapered, back legs splayed.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18628

Accession Number: 1998.1398.1

Rocking chair

Eastlake style platform rocker w/ incised geometric and foliate detail, especially prominent on crest and rockers. On casters. Upholstered arms, seat, back and crest.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18629

Accession Number: 1998.1304

Rocking chair

Grecian rocker w/ scroll arms. Turned stretchers. Arched legs connecting to rockers. Rolled seat front.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, oak (wood)

GUSN: 18630

Accession Number: 1998.1305

Antimacassar

Crocheted antimacassar w/ 7 tassels. Medallion image near center. Tiered base w/ tassels hanging off.

Date: 1890-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 18631

Accession Number: 1998.1306

Center table

Mahogany center table supported by two columns on shaped base. Bun feet on casters.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18632

Accession Number: 1998.1307

Tablecloth

Paisley tablecloth, striped design in reds, blacks, greens and whites. Loose fringe on 2 ends. Fringed edges bordered w/ perpendicular stripe. Back of cloth is unfinished (type of weave).

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18633

Accession Number: 1998.1308

Jardiniere

Jardiniere in green and rose coloring; bulbous in middle of body w/ scallopd rim; foliate relief pattern around base and top rim; circles horizontally around body w/ relief grape bunches and leaves.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18634

Accession Number: 1998.1309

Bookcase

Square revolving bookcase containing 22 books. Small piece divided by wooden walls into four compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 18635

Accession Number: 1998.1310

Wall-to-wall carpet

Wall-to-wall Brussels carpet, floral sprays on tan background. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves in assorted sprays. Carpet laid in strips 27" thick.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18636

Accession Number: 1998.1311

Throw rug

Scatter rug made of piece of wall-to-wall Brussels carpet, floral sprays on tan background. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves in assorted sprays. Rug hemmed w/ red cotton border.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18637

Accession Number: 1998.1312

Shag rug

Shag bedside carpet, probably made of angora wool (mohair). Wool appears yellow, dyed. Hide and wool sewn to canvas backing. Cotton stuffing in between. 2 sections of leather and wool make up the carpet.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: angora wool, hand sewing

GUSN: 18638

Accession Number: 1998.1313

Window cornice

Three pressed tin cornices, painted gold. Pressed w/ floral and garland detail w/ a horizontal line creating a cornice and body.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18639

Accession Number: 1998.1314.1

Window cornice

Three pressed tin cornices, painted gold. Pressed w/ floral and garland detail w/ a horizontal line creating a cornice and body.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18640

Accession Number: 1998.1314.2

Window cornice

Three pressed tin cornices, painted gold. Pressed w/ floral and garland detail w/ a horizontal line creating a cornice and body.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18641

Accession Number: 1998.1314.3

Valance

Green brocade flat valance w/ gimp trimming. Large floral print w/ grapes and vines. Brown silk covering back. Paper stuffing.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, hand sewing, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18642

Accession Number: 1998.1315.1

Valance

Green brocade flat valance w/ gimp trimming. Large floral print w/ grapes and vines. Brown silk covering back. Paper stuffing.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, hand sewing, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18643

Accession Number: 1998.1315.2

Valance

Green brocade flat valance w/ gimp trimming. Large floral print w/ grapes and vines. Brown silk covering back. Paper stuffing.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, hand sewing, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18644

Accession Number: 1998.1315.3

Portiere

Portiere in Oriental rug pattern in shades of brown. Top sewn together folded to form slip for curtain rod. Loose section hanging from top slip finished with tassles. three rows of tassles. (brown)

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), hand sewing, weaving

GUSN: 18645

Accession Number: 1998.1316.1

Undercurtains

Pair of sheer undercurtains, large hem at bottom, small hems at sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18646

Accession Number: 1998.1317AB

Tieback

Pair of green and white silk tiebacks. Twisted rope finished w/ 3 wooden balls and tassle on each end. Tiebacks looped and fastened w/ central wooden barrel.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18647

Accession Number: 1998.1318.1AB

Tieback

Pair of green and white silk tiebacks. Twisted rope finished w/ 3 wooden balls and tassle on each end. Tiebacks looped and fastened w/ central wooden barrel.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18648

Accession Number: 1998.1318.2AB

Tieback

Pair of green and white silk tiebacks. Twisted rope finished w/ 3 wooden balls and tassle on each end. Tiebacks looped and fastened w/ central wooden barrel.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18649

Accession Number: 1998.1318.3AB

Box

Tin box, ring handle on top. Clasp on front.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18650

Accession Number: 1998.1319

Navajo rug

Navajo rug w/ red, brown, and tan geometric design. Vertical stripes (zig-zagged). Borders solid white and solid red and hite.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18651

Accession Number: 1998.1320

Hanging bracket shelf

Fret-carved hanging bracket shelf, walnut w/ back design of heart-shaped scrollwork. 2 bottom finials on sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18202

Accession Number: 1998.2296

Match holder

Bristol board hanging match holder; slipper shoe shaped; silver bristol board w/ red embroidered decoration in center and at border. Red silk lining on back. Loop at top for hanging.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18203

Accession Number: 1998.2297

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece is rectangular-shaped w/ bottom handle. Shelf and support are collapsible. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18204

Accession Number: 1998.2298AB

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece is circular-shaped w/ handle on bottom. Shelf and support piece are collapsible. Ring on top for hanging. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18205

Accession Number: 1998.2299

Hanging shelf

Bamboo hanging bracket shelf, back piece shaped like a fan; shelf is angled in respect to back piece. Bottom handle. Shelf and support piece are collapsible. Asymmetrical bamboo pieces in design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 18206

Accession Number: 1998.2300

Bookends

Rustic style bookend w/ 2 hinged ends carved in shape of flower. Bottom piece bordered w/ carved wood design. Center of bottom slips out both ways to increase size.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18207

Accession Number: 1998.2301

Bookends

Etched wooden bookends, treated pine base w/ 2 hinged ends. Ends are scalloped at top and have image of flower (poppy) on outside. Glazed image, stained red and green.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Flemish (Maker)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18208

Accession Number: 1998.2302

Pitcher

Etched brass pitcher w/ geometric shapes in panels. Squared handle on side. Rough cut. Banding around neck. Linked shapes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process)

GUSN: 18209

Accession Number: 1998.2303

Trivet

Fret-sawn unfinished trivet, pine, w/ scalloped edges. Central diamond and circle shapes, interlocking.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18210

Accession Number: 1998.2304.1

Trivet

Fret-sawn unfinished trivet, pine, w/ scalloped edges. Central diamond and circle shapes, interlocking.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18211

Accession Number: 1998.2304.2

Wall pocket

Japanned wall pocket, black lacquer w/ gilt Japanese figures. 3 panels w/ 2 figures before house, 3 panels w/ various buildings. Scalloped edges w/ gilt border on top and bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18212

Accession Number: 1998.2305

Painting

Wooden etched wall plaque (picture) w/ leaves and cherries painted on; Dec. 1909 calender stuck on front, center. Leaves and cherries painted green and red respectively. Brass ring at top.

Date: 1900-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18213

Accession Number: 1998.2306

Plate

Turned wooden plate w/ 2 red painted flowers and leaves on front. Flowers similar to poppies.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 18214

Accession Number: 1998.2307

Canoe

Birch-bark toy canoe w/ three interior wooden support beams lying perpendicular to the length of the canoe. Canoe is an orange/brown color and has two extra flaps of bark sewn at each end.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), bark (plant material), nailing, sewing (process)

GUSN: 18215

Accession Number: 1998.2308

Match holder

Ceramic hanging match container w/ painted heron and purple hanging ribbon; round shape; front painted yellow w/ black heron, black plants, and white tree; backing is brown.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18216

Accession Number: 1998.2309

Candle holder

Bisque porcelain floral candle holder w/ handle; white rose w/ petals creating holder for candle; green leaf underneath rose.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 18217

Accession Number: 1998.2310

Tambourine

Tambourine w/ floral painted top. Tambourine top has white and pink flowers w/ green leaves painted on a blue and gray/black background. There are three sets of metallic disks and a hole by which to hold the tambourine.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18218

Accession Number: 1998.2311

Candlestick

Iron footed candlestick w/ petal shaped candle holder; 3 feet; stemmed stand; scalloped rim; petaled pieces surrounding candle holder.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18219

Accession Number: 1998.2312

Wall pocket

Red velvet wall pocket, shoe-shaped, w/ white and clear beaded fringe and 2 central balls. White silk lining on bottom and inside toe piece.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18220

Accession Number: 1998.2313

Oil lamp

Miniature pewter lamp, base piece screws off body; cover on top screws off; one center hole and 3 surrounding holes on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18221

Accession Number: 1998.2314

Vase

Small silver plated trumpet vase w/ long stem and trumpet-like top.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 18222

Accession Number: 1998.2315

Bookend

Gilt bookend w/ painted green, blue and red floral decoration; wood rectangular vertical portion w/ brass rectangular horizontal portion connected by hinge; gilt and green scrolled foliate pattern on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18223

Accession Number: 1998.2316.1

Bookend

Gilt bookend w/ painted green, blue and red floral decoration; wood rectangular vertical portion w/ brass rectangular horizontal portion connected by hinge; gilt and green scrolled foliate pattern on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18224

Accession Number: 1998.2316.2

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