Historic New England

Photograph

Half-length frontal portrait of a woman (Frances Stone Carr) w/ her left shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The woman has tightly curled brown hair and dark eyes, and is wearing a dark dress, white crocheted collar and dark brooch. Frame is oval and gilt.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20065

Accession Number: 1998.277.2

Engraving

In the center of the engraving Leonardo Da Vinci lies in bed w/ several religious figures, wealthy men and women surrounding him during his last moments. The man nearest to Da Vinci, the king, has one arm under Da Vinci and one arm reaching for a glass of liquid. Several figures kneel in the foregro...

Date: 1845

Maker: Fisk, William (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Scott, James (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20066

Accession Number: 1998.295

Pilaster Capital

Carved interior pilaster cap with original gilt and green paint. Newspaper article from the Daily Kennebec Journal dated Oct. 15, 1879 glued to back.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), carving (processes), gilding

GUSN: 20067

Accession Number: 1985.653

Side chair

Federal side chair w/ gilt decoration and red striping and caned seat. Crest rail and wide slat w/ arched openwork beneath. Slender turned lower slat. Front legs and front stretcher turned.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20068

Accession Number: 1998.296

Etagere

Walnut etagere w/ five shelves w/ carved edges. Turned supports w/ finial tops. Dark stain. Currently containing 43 volumes of books.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20069

Accession Number: 1998.297

Bust

Parian bust of Charles Dickens. In suit and vest w/ crumpled tie. Large beard.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 20070

Accession Number: 1998.298

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20071

Accession Number: 1986.1036

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20072

Accession Number: 1986.1037

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20073

Accession Number: 1986.1038

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20074

Accession Number: 1986.1039

Grand Piano

Parlor grand piano, cocked-hat form. with scallop-edged top. Rosewood. Fret-worked music stand with foliate detail. Grape leaf applique sides. Acanthus leaf cabriole legs on casters; lyre pedal support. Canvas cover fitted for top. Rests on cabriole legs with scroll feet.

Date: 1858

Maker: Hallett & Cumston (Maker)

Material: rosewood (wood), oak (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 20075

Accession Number: 1998.299.1-.2

Piano stool

Rosewood piano stool w/ adjustable seat upholstered in plush red. Carved baluster w/ tripod feet w/ acanthus leaf and scroll detail.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20076

Accession Number: 1998.300

Magazine rack

Rosewood canterbury. Lyre and scrolled openwork on all sides. Spool turned supports with finial tops. One lower drawer with small turned pull. Turned legs on casters.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20077

Accession Number: 1998.301

Center table

Rococo Revival walnut center table w/ shaped marble top. Grape cluster carving on each side of skirt. Similar foliate detail cabriole legs. Serpentine X stretcher w/ finial top. On casters. A= Table B= Top

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20078

Accession Number: 1998.302AB

Baluster

Squat baluster seated on a 3" high square base and consisting of "molded" and "turned" sections.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 20079

Accession Number: 1987.51

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ bee-hive turned balustrade forming crest rail. Similar turnings forming finials atop stiles, arm pieces, and front stretcher. Wicker back of mesh design; caned seat.

Date: 1880-1894

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20080

Accession Number: 1998.303

CAPITAL

Carved fragments of composite (?) pilaster base, capital and cornice; seem to be unfinished.

Date: 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), composition (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20081

Accession Number: 1987.54A-M

Chair cushion

Embroidered cushion, geometric design in reds, black and yellow. Central image surrounded by 4 smaller suns and 4 red diamonds. Multiple geometric designs as borders. Back of pillow covered in green cotton.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 20082

Accession Number: 1998.304

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt." Green brocade border, 1 1/2" thick. Top side-- assorted pieces of various size and shape arranged to form diamond pattern. Yellow and red thread sewn in design around diamonds and at edge border. Bottom side-- assorted pieces square in shape and 2" in size arranged symmetrically. Mate...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 20083

Accession Number: 1998.305

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ grained and stenciled decoration, especially on curved slat and rolled skirt. Five spindles and two thicker stiles. Caned seat and turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20084

Accession Number: 1998.306

Footstool

Footstool w/ curlew-shaped mahogany frame w/ scrolled edges. Connected at center by a turned stretcher. Top covered in Persian-designed fabric.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 20085

Accession Number: 1998.307

Oil lamp

Table lamp w/ brass and ceramic base (A) and frosted globe (B) decorated w/ cranes w/ clear glass chimney (C); ceramic base w/ reticulated neck and multi-colored oriental flower design; brass base w/ 4 feet.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Wright & Butler (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material), glass (material)

GUSN: 20086

Accession Number: 1998.308A-C

Curtain Bracket

Curtain bracket, scroll shaped with attached beads and finials; black accents with gilded body; brass mounting plates screwed on.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating), gilding, carving (processes)

GUSN: 20087

Accession Number: 1991.36AB

Oil lamp

Table lamp, molded brass base (A) w/ clear glass chimney (C) and milk glass globe (B); electrified; goblet-shaped w/ reticulated neck and embossed shell-like decoration around base and top; 3 spider arms to hold shade.

Oval rug with black border. Large red ingrain carpet in center. Red and pink design. Very worn.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 21705

Accession Number: 1998.3286

Braided rug

Circular rug with thick black border and primarily red and brown inside.

Bedspread. Pink w/ tufted stripes throughout and 18 dark pink starfish in center.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 21712

Accession Number: 1998.3293

Platter

Large oval platter. Part of Haviland dinner set; white w/ gold banding; items w/ handles have applied and gilded foliate decoration at base of handle; items w/ finials have applied and gilded gourd finials.

Date: 1867

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 21713

Accession Number: 1998.696.1

Platter

Oval platter. Part of Haviland dinner set; white w/ gold banding; items w/ handles have applied and gilded foliate decoration at base of handle; items w/ finials have applied and gilded gourd finials.

Date: 1867

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 21714

Accession Number: 1998.696.2

Platter

Oval platter. Part of Haviland dinner set; white w/ gold banding; items w/ handles have applied and gilded foliate decoration at base of handle; items w/ finials have applied and gilded gourd finials.

Date: 1867

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 21715

Accession Number: 1998.696.3

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