Historic New England

Drum

Red velvet and satin covered drum shaped ornament w/ round sandpaper top and bottom. Two strips of red velvet are at the top and bottom of the drum with red satin between the strips. There are two red bows and a green and yellow strip is nailed diagonal along the satin.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18225

Accession Number: 1998.2317

Chamber candlestick

Pressed tin and brass candlestick. Inscribed with international patent marks. Hexagonal shape with round holder. Body of holder formed by independent panels, handle on side. Embossed floral design on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18226

Accession Number: 1998.2318.1

Chamber candlestick

Pressed tin and brass candlestick. Inscribed with international patent marks. Hexagonal shape with round holder. Body of holder formed by independent panels, handle on side. Embossed floral design on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18227

Accession Number: 1998.2318.2

Candlestick

Miniature brass candlestick; square base w/ multiple turns on stem; 4 feet on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18228

Accession Number: 1998.2319.1

Candlestick

Miniature brass candlestick; square base w/ multiple turns on stem; 4 feet on base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18229

Accession Number: 1998.2319.2

Container

Etched brass container; long cylindrical piece w/ hinged crowned lid on side; attached to small jar-shaped container w/ scallop-shell hinge lid. Artifact etched in linked geometric design, asst. border designs.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18230

Accession Number: 1998.2320

Decorative sword

Dagger shaped wall hanging made of Asian coins (I-Ching?). Approx. 100 coins joined by red and white cotton string in sword shape and w/ three pieces hanging off, including one larger central medallion piece. Wooden stick runs the length of the sword for stability.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18231

Accession Number: 1998.2321

Candelabrum

Pressed tin miniature candelabrum; 3 candle holders w/ 2 at same height and middle one higher; foliate scroll design on arms, holders, stem and base; round base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18232

Accession Number: 1998.2322

Candlestick

Pewter and bronze base for a candlestand; missing candle holder; hooked handle on side; round stand.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18233

Accession Number: 1998.2323

Portable desk

Rosewood veneer lap desk that opens to the remains of a purple velvet interior desk top cover. The top covers box space and a clipping w/ the poem "Woman"--see worksheet for poem. In the front of the desk are 2 square bottles for ink and a place for writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18234

Accession Number: 1998.2324

Jewelry box

Pine jewelry box w/ mahogany wood overlay and inlay. Inside the box's bottom is covered w/ blue paper and the top w/ a blue/green fragment design. Green diamond paper work design surrounds the mirror in the cover. A nautical theme cardboard inset w/ compartments of various sizes is designed to hold ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18235

Accession Number: 1998.2325

Portable desk

Large rosewood veneer lap desk w/ mother-of-pearl inlay, monogram "MT". Contains pewter stamp "RHT". Inside a purple velvet interior desk top covers box space. In the front of the desk is a space for a stamp and writing instruments.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18236

Accession Number: 1998.2326

Trunk

Trunk. Covered in brown canvas with leather edges. Metal corners and lid edge. Front metal central clasp and side buckles. Leather side handles. Paper label reads #12.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Nathan Neat & Co. (Maker)

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18237

Accession Number: 1998.2327

Box

Shallow rectangular box w/ applied Japanese decoration including fan w/ magenta flowers, on center top. Straw pieces in shape of ferns, reeds and roof structure. Straw border w/ tan, brown and pink stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18238

Accession Number: 1998.2328

Streamer

5 paper streamers, purple, red, green, orange, and natural all in one plain brown paper wrapper. Each colored section divided into 4 strips.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18239

Accession Number: 1998.2329

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18240

Accession Number: 1998.2330

Candle

Pair of "painted candles" in original box w/ Japanese characters on paper label surrounding image of candle w/ mums on it, red and yellow. Inside cardboard box, candles wrapped in paper.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 18241

Accession Number: 1998.2331

Fire colors

Box of "driftwood blaze" for adding color to open fires. White cardboard box w/ 2 fingergrips on sides, containing 4 red boxes w/ powder inside. Image on front of large box w/ fire in front and 6 elves in back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, powder

GUSN: 18242

Accession Number: 1998.2332

Incense

Incense cones in pink tin box. Box slips open to reveal pyramid-shaped rose-colored cones. Image of seated figure on front of box. Directions for use on front. Description on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: incense, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18243

Accession Number: 1998.2333

Sparklers

Seven packets of sparklers. Eack packet contains approx. 10 packages wrapped in red paper which are all bundled together w/ brown paper at base. Gold lettering on red paper, orange label on brown paper. Chinese characters throughout.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18244

Accession Number: 1998.2334.1-7

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18245

Accession Number: 1998.2335

Candle

"Painted candle"; conical shape w/ knob on end. White candles, painted.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wax

GUSN: 18246

Accession Number: 1998.2336

Fan

Fan w/ chintz fabric and chain stitched decoration. Fabric of printed cotton w/ pink rose and leaf design throughout. Frame of black painted wood. Black cotton backside. Chain-stitching in center of front; outlining pattern. Brass handle and decorations on side.

Date: 1890-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18247

Accession Number: 1998.2337

Skateboard

Board w/ 2 skate blades attached. Rought cut pine board. Unfinished. Numerous nails at each end attach iron ice skates, some rust.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18248

Accession Number: 1998.2338

Box

Wooden box w/ paper label and "78" painted on outside. Rectangular, unfinished wood. Lid broken in 3 pieces. No ornamentation or clasps or buckles.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Gilligan, P. J. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18249

Accession Number: 1998.2339

Box

Small framed piece of wood--box. One side of frame and frontpiece slip out to reveal very shallow container. Frame pieces painted red. Box is unfinished.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18250

Accession Number: 1998.2340

Wood fragment

Wooden box top w/ green paper label on underside. Unfinished wood. Image of 3 boys in woodshop working.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18251

Accession Number: 1998.2341

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22955

Accession Number: 1998.4510

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22956

Accession Number: 1998.4511

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22957

Accession Number: 1998.4512

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22958

Accession Number: 1998.4513

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22959

Accession Number: 1998.4514

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22960

Accession Number: 1998.4515

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22961

Accession Number: 1998.4516

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22962

Accession Number: 1998.4517

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22963

Accession Number: 1998.4518

Shipping crate

Wooden crate; rectangular shape w/ bottom portion of front and back sides open; remnants of printed newspaper stuck on inside bottom.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22964

Accession Number: 1998.4520

Door

Detached cellar door; flat, rectangular w/ 2 metal hinges; painted gray (or dirty white) w/ 9 panels held together by horizontal pieces at top and bottom and diagonal piece across middle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22965

Accession Number: 1998.4521

Ping pong table

Pine ping pong table on wire legs. Table top consists of planks fitted solidly together --once painted black. Each leg consists of 2 wire rods that taper and loop together at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22966

Accession Number: 1998.4689

Blanket chest

Wooden blanket chest, painted brown. Hinged lid fitted w/ cast iron strap hinges. Front of chest consists of 2 horizontal planks fitted together via tongue and groove; sides and back are solid planks. Sides have arch cut into center of bottom to create 2 separate feet.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22967

Accession Number: 1998.4690

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, wooden, w/ carved crest rail, curved stiles and caned back and seat. Flat, concave front strecther; 2 turned stretchers at sides, one at back. Metal rod above side stretchers acts as additional reinforcement. Cabriole front legs. Set on rockers. Once painted brown.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22968

Accession Number: 1998.4691

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest rail, stiles, arm supports, and skirt. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 22969

Accession Number: 1998.4692

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Cushion is soft and loosely-stuffed.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 22970

Accession Number: 1998.4693

Artist's table

Artist's table, grained synthetic finish. Consists of a flat top, solid sides, and a front that is open and exposed at bottom w/ a closed compartment above. Top compartment concealed by a slanted piece of wood hinged to reveal interior space.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22971

Accession Number: 1998.4694

Daybed

Upholstered daybed with walnut frame. Upholstered in a printed cretonne, green and cream with foliate scrollwork and small pink rosebuds. Back of daybed is uneven, forming an arched crest on one side where it joins with the scrolled head/arm support. Cabriole feet with foliate carving.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22972

Accession Number: 1998.4695

Wooden box

Wooden box advertising local laundry (Bath, ME). Side and bottom are solid planks. Front and back are 2 sections joined together: bottom 1/2 has visible joinery, top 1/2 is nailed. Hinges at top indicate that once-lidded. Divider inside creates 2 separate compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22973

Accession Number: 1998.4696

Laundry table

Utility table made of unfinished pine. Table top is 3 planks set together. Top attached to bottom planks which are, in turn, connected to a sawhorse at either side. Sawhorses are of standard construction, w/ 4 legs each, secured at both ends by solid boards acting as stretchers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22974

Accession Number: 1998.4697

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ wooden frame and caned back and seat, all painted black; turned, raised top rail above crest rail connected by spindles. Turned finials atop stiles. No arms. 2 stretchers at front and sides, one back stretcher. Front legs have light ring turnings; front stretchers are vase-and-ring ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22975

Accession Number: 1998.4698

Rocking chair

Grecian style rocking chair, walnut. Curving stiles join low arm supports that scroll under at tips. Metal rod underneath and parallel to arm supports. Upholstered in blue cotton w/ beige and pink floral detail. Cabriole curved front legs; short rockers.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22976

Accession Number: 1998.4699

Table

Tall wooden table, grained to resemble rosewood. Rectangular shape w/ a flat top and wide skirt into which rectangular hole is cut for (unlocated) drawer. Legs are square beams that taper at bottom; on casters.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22977

Accession Number: 1998.4700

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