Historic New England

Carpet

Soumak carpet. Effect is of "braided" wefts. 3 rows red-covered warps finish sides. Fringe finishes ends--it is made of knotted warps and includes some braids. Center has 9 diamond-shaped medallions w/ 8-pointed stars and latchhooks. 2 borders (sm.) then border of same motifs, surrounded by one more...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26119

Accession Number: 1966.1386

Candlestick

Round base w/ sharp turned rings. Rings below an urn w/ twisted fluting. Urn topped by fluted column. Reel form below top w/ brass cup. B has old black paint in grooves and old green baize on bottom. A has same general form but scale and quality of detail is different. Queen Anne style.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26120

Accession Number: 1966.1387AB

Cap

Skull cap form w/ slightly ruffled border. Blue and white. Label sewn inside hat.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26121

Accession Number: 1966.1388

Slipper

Pair of silk slippers, lined in linen, leather soles. Rose, yellow, purple embroidery w/ gilt threads. Pointed toes. High vamp w/ crossed tabs for buckles or pinning. Curved French heel. Leather insole.

Date: 1715-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26122

Accession Number: 1966.1389AB

Necklace

A string of 49 graduated, ovoid beads. Each bead is composed of blown glass coated with a thin, nacreous film on the interior then filled with wax. Strung on spun linen thread with a ribbon tie (added later).

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 26123

Accession Number: 1966.1390

Quilted Bedspread

Red copperplate print design of boys playing battledoves and shuttlecock, jumping the hoop, spinning tops, and ninepins. Quilted in modified flame-stitch pattern. Border unfinished.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material)

GUSN: 26124

Accession Number: 1966.1391

Needlework Picture

This partially completed needlework picture is laid out on what appears to be an unbleached ground, possibly linen, with raw edges. It shows a line drawing in sepia of a pastoral scene with a woman at rest under tree and a shepherd with his horn and dog at right.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26125

Accession Number: 1966.1392

Underskirt or Petticoat

Cream linen skirt gathered into waistband with an attached border worked in crewel yarns in scrolling vines with floral motifs in shades of red, blue, green, pink, and yellow worsted yarn. The skirt is made up of selvage-width panels pleated into the waist-band. The linen is 28 1/4" selvage to selva...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 26126

Accession Number: 1966.1393

Sampler

Square form. Finished edges, unframed. Needlework design of alternating green and red rows of letters and numbers. Wave-like aqua-blue border design.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26127

Accession Number: 1966.1394

Sampler

Rectangular form. Needlework design: 3 rows of blue script uppercase letters, at end of row signed "Bridget Walker". "G.W." in purple at lower left under diamond border pattern.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: Walker, Bridget, b. 1783 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26128

Accession Number: 1966.1395

Sampler

Rectangular form polychrome alphabet sampler with pomegranate-like design at lower right. Inscription across lower third of sampler: "Bridget Walker wrought this in the 9th/ year of her age Con/cord County Rock-/ ingham/ 1792". Framed under glass in painted black wood frame with gilt edge.

Date: 1792

Maker: Walker, Bridget, b. 1783 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26129

Accession Number: 1966.1421

Silhouette picture

Black ink silhouette of woman w/ fancy lace collar, bust length facing right. Octagonal green and gilt eglomise surround and "Caroline Gilman/ Odlin". Molded brass frame on wood w/ board backing under glass. Reverse on glass border is modern.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Possibly Jones, F. T. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26130

Accession Number: 1966.1434

Bed Hangings

Reproduction polychrome bed hangings with crewel embroidery in a floral design. a,b) side valances with scalloped edges c) foot valance d) headcloth e,f) head curtains g) counterpane h,j) bases

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Sterns, Foster, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26131

Accession Number: 1966.1435A-J

Coat

Black, long sleeved cuffed coat with decorative glass beads and embroidery. Three buttons on each cuff; embroidery and beads along button front and across pockets, and along vents in back. Pink lining, signed.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26132

Accession Number: 1979.8

Shaving basin

Imari type shaving basin. The deep rim of the bowl is fluted. Indented bottom with circular foot ring. Rim of bowl has red, blue, brown decoration with some gold. Glaze appears irridescent over this decoration. Bottom of bowl has squat green bowl with floral arrangement. Underside has two floral mot...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26133

Accession Number: 1979.37

Coverlet

Coverlet or bedspread. Light weight linen. Candlewick decoration bedspread with serpentine border and central medallion. Cut-out corners with netted fringe on three sides.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26134

Accession Number: 1979.38

Stomacher

Triangular shape, with elongated tail. Embroidery polychrome vine and floral design in silk and metallic threads.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26135

Accession Number: 1979.43

Apron

Apron piece fron woman's dress. Elaborately embroidered polychrome floral design in silk and metallic threads. Scalloped silvered metallic border.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26136

Accession Number: 1979.44

Textile fragment

Rectangular fragment w/ embroidered polychrome design "in the Chinese taste"--randomly placed Chinese figures, animals and birds. Each design element independent of others.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26137

Accession Number: 1979.45

Deck of Cards

Hand-colored prints on white laid paper. 35 scenes depicting "Life and Times" (allegorical figures, ladies and gentlemen in various activities).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), hand coloring

GUSN: 26138

Accession Number: 1979.46.1-35

Shoehorn

Curved elongated triangular shape, curved outward at tip. Hole punched in tapered end for string.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 26139

Accession Number: 1979.47

Doorstop

Cast iron alloy in shape of acorn, painted black. 3 hook-like white metal legs, painted black.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: iron alloy

GUSN: 26140

Accession Number: 1979.48

Andirons

Elongated urn-like "steeple top" form. Turned and incised neck elements. Octagonal body w/ 2 cabriole-scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron bracket extending back.

Date: 1770-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26141

Accession Number: 1979.49

Jamb hook

Queen Anne style. Cartouche-shaped wall mount w/ "C" scroll arm ending in steeple-top finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26142

Accession Number: 1979.50

Tieback

Single tieback-- circular medallion of repoussed or stamped tin. Central dome w/ concentric decorative rings (plain leaf--plain dots). Iron screw set in back.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26143

Accession Number: 1979.51

Joint stool

Rectangular top w/ thumbnail molded edge. Skirt carved quite shallowly w/ lunettes interspersed w/ floral motifs. Pegged mortise and tenon joints. Slightly canted turned legs have urns w/ incised rings topped by reels. Blocks at tops of legs. Blocks form feet. Rectangular stretchers w/ shadow moldin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26144

Accession Number: 1966.1336

Chest

Rectangular carved panelled chest. Top w/ three panels framed w/ shadow molded members. Front of chest has circular geometric motifs on panels and rails. Stiles between panels also carved. Corner stiles shadow-molded. Back w/ single panel. Ends w/ carved diamond motifs. Till inside at left. Proba...

Date: 1676-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 26145

Accession Number: 1966.1337

Looking glass

Rectangular mirror w/ molded frame. Pediment is arched and has scrolls at side. Motif on pediment is carved and gilded and has 3 leaves over a pair of scrolls conjoined at base of leaves. Brass candle arms screwed onto bottom of frame.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), butternut (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26146

Accession Number: 1966.1344

Side chair

Cromwellian chair w/ tapestry-like modern upholstery. Front legs are turned w/ blocks and balls. Single rectangular stretcher at front. Two rectangular stretchers each side. Square, slightly canted back posts below seat. Above seat posts have ball turnings. Crest rail is new. Upper right stretcher p...

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 26147

Accession Number: 1966.1346

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a young woman. Ochre or tan spandrel top and bottom. Deep green background. (Dark strips at side may indicate that this was once in a frame of different dimensions.) Hair is light brown and curled in a 17th cent. style. Low cut bodice w/ horizontal rows of pearls as decoration. Stomacher...

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 26148

Accession Number: 1966.1402

Mortar & pestle

Waisted shape. Mortar w/ embossed decoration of crude C-scrolls below flared rim and at midsection. Embossed rings at base. Simple club-like pestle. Circular lid w/ hole at ceter for pestle. Underside is molded to fit over mortar. Traces of old brown paint on lid.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26149

Accession Number: 1966.1403A-C

Jug

Bellarmine type. Brownish-tan "orange peel" glaze extends 2/3's the way down sides. Clear glaze to base from this point. Thrown by hand, the sides flare out from base and in at the shoulders. Neck is decorated w/ an embossed "grotesque" (male face). Side has the stamps: [horseshoe shaped appearance]...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 26150

Accession Number: 1966.1404

Oyster Fork

Silver oyster fork with a pointed oval handle and three tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55664

Accession Number: 1969.655.2

Cheese Knife

Silver cheese knife with an upturned oval handle, twisted stem, and a partially serrated blade. Etched floral design.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55665

Accession Number: 1969.665

Butter Knife

Silver butter knife with an upturned oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Stanwood, Henry B. (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55666

Accession Number: 1969.666

Cheese Scoop

Silver cheese scoop with a spatulate handle and a shovel shaped bowl. Antique design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Christofle

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55667

Accession Number: 1969.3641

Cheese Knife

Silver butter knife with an oval handle and a notched oblong blade.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55668

Accession Number: 1971.284

Cheese Knife

Silver cheese knife with a spatulate handle perpendicular to the curved blade. Arcadian pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55669

Accession Number: 1971.285

Print of Boston

Black & white mezzotint entitled "A South East View of the Great Town of Boston in New England in America." "Published for E. Whitefield by A. Rompkins." "Exact copy of an Original Engraving (Executed in 1743) in the possession of Hon Josiah Quincy, Jr."

Maker: Tompkins, A. (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55670

Accession Number: 1922.1080

Chair

Ribbonback mahogany side chair. Pierced four-slat back with pierced central crowned anthemions; crest rail bears the same design. H-stretcher and back stretcher, serpentine front seat rail. Rests on molded straight legs. Red damask seat cover.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55687

Accession Number: 1934.574B

Fireback

Rectangular cast iron fireback with central raised star motif flanked by the number 1770.

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55688

Accession Number: 1937.1362

Caddy

Japanned tea box painted w/ rectangular bamboo borders and central reserves w/ floral motif. Interior contains 2 fitted metal canisters. Inside paper bag marked: "registered in patent office November 27th 1893. Good two talls(?) S. china Pangyutailingkee(?) registered trademark"

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55689

Accession Number: 1938.19A-G

Desk and Bookcase

Slant front desk [a]. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Serpentine front, four graduated drawers with original Chippendale brasses. Bookcase [b] has broken scrolled pediment with carved rosettes. Three pierced teardrop finials. Two hinged doors with string inlay and quarter round fan inlay ...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55692

Accession Number: 1940.799AB

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany with birch front and side seat rails. Yoke crest with central carved shell and carved molded ears. Pierced splat with central owl-eye design. Over-the-rail upholstered seat outlined with a single row of brass nails. Swell turned front and rear stretchers, joined by turned bl...

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 55693

Accession Number: 1948.16

Portrait of Abigail Adams

Half length portrait of Abigail Adams seated, wearing lace cap and kerchief and shawl trimmed with fur. Red curtain in background and upholstered seating furniture. Rectangular, molded gilt and gesso frame. Note attached to rear reads: "Mrs. John Adams/ painted from life by Miss Lydia Smith/ afterw...

Date: 1804

Maker: Smith, Lydia (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55694

Accession Number: 1948.130

Teapot

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. Globular circuloid form w/ cylindrical foot ring. Molded shaped spout w/ cloud scroll motif; similar C-shaped handle w/ cloud-like tracery and spurs at top. Rose palette overglaze enamel decoration. Ovoid reserve w/ beaded green border enclosing carnation-like blossom ...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55695

Accession Number: 1950.358AB

Tray

Part of a set. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. 6-lobed circular form. Straight sides canting out from corresponding flat well. Carnation-like central motif with iron red sprigs; green "bead" cavetto border. Purple borders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55696

Accession Number: 1950.359

Canister

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Molded rectangular body with rounded epauletted shoulders. Cylindrical neck. B) Domed cover with knop finial and cylindrical neck.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55697

Accession Number: 1950.360AB

Cream Pitcher

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens.A) Ovoid teardrop shaped or globular body with circular foot ring. Tapers to a cylindrical neck with a triangular spout at the circular mouth. Applied molded C-scroll handle with cloud-scr...

Date: 1810-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55698

Accession Number: 1950.362AB

Cup and Saucer

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Saucer. Circular bowl form with undefined well. Circular foot ring. B) Tea bowl. Deep bowl form with foot ring.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55699

Accession Number: 1950.363AB

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