Historic New England

Tall Case Clock

Tall case clock. Mahogany with light and darkwood inlay; cherry and white pine seconday wood. Tin, enamel, oil paint glazing. Arched hood with fretwork and gallery and three brass finials above hood. Hood is flanked by fluted plinths with brass caps, base, and reeds. Waist has waist molding and ...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: Willard, Simon, 1753-1848 (Clockmaker) Osborne's Manufactory (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), cherry (wood), eastern white pine (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 62504

Accession Number: 1955.396

Spoon

Almond-shaped bowl; flared stem; square hipped handl; engraved "MMCF."

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62505

Accession Number: 1956.20

Hanging Lamp

Deep colorless bowl encl. twined brass socket; 3 chains suspnd

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 62506

Accession Number: 1948.189

Stair Runner

Low loopd. pile; brown ground with red & pnk. florals; geom. border; affixd

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62507

Accession Number: 1948.190

Throw Rug

Low cut pile; beige ground with figured pattern in orange & bl; frnge

Date: 1875-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62508

Accession Number: 1987.931

Carpet

Woven; multicolor; design worked on grid; geom. motifs; fringe

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62509

Accession Number: 1948.191

Drawing of Barrett House

Charcoal and chalk drawing of front elevation of Barrett House in landscape. Drawn on grey paper. Mounted under glass with mahogany veneer on mitred, bevelled, pink frame.

Date: 1800-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62510

Accession Number: 1948.192

Walking Stick

Knobbed, tapered; with heavy varnish; steel band; carved ivory hndl

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62511

Accession Number: 1955.419

Looking Glass

Rectangular glass in frame; scrolled carving; pedimntd. crest has scrolled ears and pierced leafage between the curves of gilt leafage caps the pediment and a gilt bird is mounted at the center of pediment.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 62512

Accession Number: 1948.193

Sewing Table

Droplf; 2 drawrs; sliding frame for bag; rectangular top; turned legs

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 62513

Accession Number: 1987.930

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular top with 2 curved droplvs; 1 drawer at side; twist-turn legs

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 62514

Accession Number: 1948.194

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62515

Accession Number: 1987.651.1

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62516

Accession Number: 1987.651.2

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62517

Accession Number: 1987.651.3

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62518

Accession Number: 1987.651.4

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62519

Accession Number: 1987.651.5

Finger Bowl

Circular colorless with slightly concave underside; greek-key border

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 62520

Accession Number: 1987.651.6

Compote

Oval with scalloped edge; swag dec. over facets; circular foot; plinth

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 62521

Accession Number: 1948.195

Sharpening Steel

Steel knife for sharpening, lead coated steel with two piece ebony handle secured by a brass nail with trefoil decoration at hilt and handle.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), lead (metal)

GUSN: 62522

Accession Number: 1955.407

Letter Opener

Molded chased and engraved brass letter opener. Shaped like a large blade of grass striated and engraved with cattail. Molded birds, nest and sprigs of foliage on handle, scene formed of two parent birds and three youn in nest, parent returns with a worm to feed birds.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), chasing, engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 62523

Accession Number: 1955.408

Letter Opener

Black patinated steel letter opener with rounded point and tapered blade. Brass inlay of a nightingale in pine branches, woman and child below.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), copper (metal)

GUSN: 62524

Accession Number: 1955.409

Letter Opener

Letter opener with spatula shaped blade. Bamboo branches and crane incised on the blade. Phoenix incised on both sides of the handle.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62525

Accession Number: 1955.410

Spoon

Almond-shape bowl; bevelled shldrs; fiddle-shp. hndl; "EOT" engrv. .1) End of handle flips upward-- probably original and correct.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: N. Harding & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 62526

Accession Number: 1955.411.1

Spoon

Almond-shape bowl; bevelled shldrs; fiddle-shp. .2) End of handle flattened from original contours

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: N. Harding & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 62527

Accession Number: 1955.411.2

Marrow Fork

Tapered shaft; three tines oppose each other; sidemnts. for plunger

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 62528

Accession Number: 1955.412

Tablespoon

Swelled bevelled neck; tapered shaft; hollowed fiddle-shp. hndl

Date: 1852-1862

Maker: N. Harding & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 62529

Accession Number: 1955.431

Tile

Purple on white; waterside scenes, many with windmills

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62681

Accession Number: 1948.258.15

Tile

Purple on white; waterside scenes, many with windmills

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62682

Accession Number: 1948.258.17

Tile

Purple on white; waterside scenes, many with windmills

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62683

Accession Number: 1948.258.19

Tile

Purple on white; waterside scenes, many with windmills

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62684

Accession Number: 1948.258.21

Tile

Purple on white; waterside scenes, many with windmills

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62685

Accession Number: 1948.258.23

Tile

Purple on white; knights on rearing horses; fleur-de-lis crnrs

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62686

Accession Number: 1948.258.12

Tile

Purple on white; knights on rearing horses; fleur-de-lis crnrs

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62687

Accession Number: 1948.258.13

Mantel Lamp

Pineapple top; elaborate cartouche finial; suspended prisms; colorless

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 62688

Accession Number: 1948.197.1

Mantel Lamp

Pineapple top; elaborate cartouche finial; suspended prisms; colorless

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Messenger & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 62689

Accession Number: 1948.197.2

Center Table

Pedestal base with white marble top; veneer skirt; gilt; brass paw feet

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), marble (rock), veneering

GUSN: 62690

Accession Number: 1948.198

Fire Screen

Acorn finial; pole; square ogee frame with petitpoint coat-of-arms

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Dana, Rebecca Barrett (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), wool (textile)

GUSN: 62691

Accession Number: 1953.609

Photographic Print

Black and white photographic copy of 19th c. photograph, depiciting an old woman with lace collar and brooch

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 62692

Accession Number: 1953.610

Duelling Pistol

Flintlock; squared handle; engraved. with flags; flower, name

Date: 1800

Maker: Richards, Theophilus (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62693

Accession Number: 1953.611.1

Duelling Pistol

Flintlock; squared handle; engraved. with flags; flower, name

Date: 1800

Maker: Richards, Theophilus (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 62694

Accession Number: 1953.611.2

Box

Interior lined with green. baize; compartments, two with lids; ivory, brass knob

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 62695

Accession Number: 1953.611.3

Centennial Badge

Red grosgrain ribbon with relief-stamped round pin depicting a building with a flag flying from the central tower, round wreath beneath building. Image surrounded by a belt fastened by a buckle at lower proper left. Belt embossed with a motto [see Inscriptions]. Image topped with a bow. Second inscr...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), tin alloy, copper alloy

GUSN: 62696

Accession Number: 1987.675

Centennial Ribbon

Ribbon badge celebrating the centennial of the United States; consists of a red, white, and (tricolor) striped ribbon, with stamped metal decorations attached: an eagle at the top, a badge profile portrait of George Washington, and a small bell suspended by a jump ring from the bottom of the ribbon....

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), copper alloy, zinc alloy

GUSN: 62697

Accession Number: 1987.674

Commemorative ribbon

Red, white and blue striped ribbon with stamped silver eagle at top with attached pin. Central gold-toned stamped metal badge depicting profile portrait of George Washington. Badge edged with an image of a closed belt embellished with an inscription [see Inscriptions], with armorial cluster at top w...

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), tin alloy

GUSN: 62698

Accession Number: 1987.676

Commemorative Ribbon

Centennial ribbon comprising a striped tricolor (red, white, and blue) bow with four loops with a silver-colored eagle pin and tintype sepia tintype miniature portrait of George Washington (holding up his hands) in the center.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: ribbon (material), metal, tintypes (prints), badges

GUSN: 62699

Accession Number: 1987.677

Box

Cylindrical with conforming lid (a,b); white narrow gilded paper edging; portrait

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 62700

Accession Number: 1987.678

Lantern

Wht. pleated & accord. folded lantern; bail hndl; printed portrt

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 62701

Accession Number: 1987.679

Fender

U-shape sheet with appld. 3/4 round top molding; gadrooning; paw ft.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing

GUSN: 62702

Accession Number: 1948.199

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62703

Accession Number: 1987.659.1

Andiron

Plinth and knop finial; central. ball; two cabriole legs with ball and claw feet

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62704

Accession Number: 1987.659.2

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