Historic New England

Halberd

Wrought shaped head w/ broad rounded blade at one end, curved tail, and spear-like blade at top. Set into iron ring at neck as join to wood pole handle (replacement). 19th c. tan silken tassel at neck.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26056

Accession Number: 1966.1347

Stand

Square top with canted corners. Octagonal central baluster support blocked at both ends. Cross-braced shaped feet. Dark red-brown stain.

Date: 1900-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26057

Accession Number: 1979.41

Cannonball

Cast spherical shape. Square 1/2" indentations at either end.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26058

Accession Number: 1979.42

Barometer

Elongated form, broken pediment top with a Greek key motif, brass face indicating weather with conditions on left with barometer readings on right. Sliding scale element. Glass rod containing mercury with semi-spherical knop ending in large circular ball at base.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Scatliff, D. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 26059

Accession Number: 1966.1412

Fire bucket

Cylindrical form, body painted red w/ black painted handle and rim-- orange and black scroll decoration on front, "N. Gilman 3d/ J.F.S./ No. 2/ 1829"

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26060

Accession Number: 1966.1413

Fire bucket

Cylindrical bodies painted brown w/ black painted rims, painted oval medallion on front, yellow background, red border and central star, "W. Perry./ 1821".

Date: 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26061

Accession Number: 1966.1414AB

Tall case clock

Bonnet: Squared modified mansard type pediment with carved fret work, three gilded wooden ball finials, curved cornice moulding, columnar cornered moulding with glass panes at sides. Rectangular case with arched shaped hinged door and stepped moulding on rectangular base. Face: silver dials and st...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Hughes, Thomas (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26062

Accession Number: 1966.1436

Map

Plan/ of Exeter Village/ New Hampshire/ Taken for the Town by/ Joseph Dow, 1845/ J.H. Bufford & Co. Lithography, Boston." Shows street and building plan, lists home owners, some topography.

Date: 1845

Maker: Dow, Joseph (Printer) J.H. Bufford & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26063

Accession Number: 1979.52

Hanging corner cupboard

Double scroll cut upper bracket surmounting gilt plain molded cornice--six paned arched glass door front-- gilt moulding. Two shelves w/ scalloped or double scroll gilt front edges. Overall painted green-- brass door knob. Transitional Queen Anne-Chippendale style.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26064

Accession Number: 1966.1343

Floor section

Square shaped piece of floor board. Brown field with stencil design of 8-petalled stylized black flower element surrounded by 2 concentric circles of dots. Alternates with yellow-tan flower without dots.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26065

Accession Number: 1966.1351

Secretary

No description

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26066

Accession Number: 1966.1423

Andirons

Elaborately turned baluster shape w/ faceted elements and tear drop finial, centered by two small faceted elements over double ring supports w/ semi-spherical feet. Two secondary ungilt faceted elements w/ turned legs at rear.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26067

Accession Number: 1966.1426

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape w/ turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26068

Accession Number: 1979.39.1

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape with turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26069

Accession Number: 1979.39.2

Cloak pin

Circular gilt brass casing with ceramic medallion in center enamel bird design.

Date: ca. 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 26070

Accession Number: 1979.40

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

Coat of Arms

Gilman Coat of Arms. No inscription. Black painted frame w/ gilt inner edge. Frame is 18th century and not original to drawing.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26075

Accession Number: 1966.1429

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

Newspaper clipping

Print of drawing of Gilman Garrison after restoration with caption "oldest house in town" built in 1650.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26079

Accession Number: 1979.14

Photographs

Copy of 3 views of Gilman Garrison in painted black and green wood. A) Copy of black and white photo, circa 1870-80. B) Colored printed postcard of view of Garrison, circa 1912. C) View of Garrison, circa Dec. 1958. Includes captions concerning structural changes of house as noted by Wm. Dudley.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26080

Accession Number: 1979.15A-C

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

Covered tea bowl

A) Tea bowl. Deep slightly tapered circular form w/ gilt scalloped edge. Deep circular foot ring. Polychrome overglaze enamel design of four flowers. Pseudo-European mark in red on bottom. B) Domed cover w/ ring-shaped knob. Pseudo mark on front. Uvacc: modern circular rosewood stand.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26086

Accession Number: 1966.1355AB

Tall case clock

Square base with ogee feet and serpentine apron. Stepped cavetto molding supporting the elongated case with quarter round columns. Rectangular hinge door with beaded molding and circular brass knob. Bonnet supported with cavetto molding with two free standing dowel columns flanking arched top. Glaze...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25837

Accession Number: 1957.281

Platter

This platter is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that has a slight celadon tint. It is oval, with a slightly dished and canted rim. The overglaze polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette features a gilt ground with a butterfly motif. There are six design reserves,...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25838

Accession Number: 1973.9

Vegetable dish

This dish is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that shows a slightly celadon tint. The dish is rectangular with indented corners and a rectangular foot ring. The deep sides cant to a flange which receives the corresponding domed lid set with a berry-shaped finial. The lid ...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25839

Accession Number: 1973.10AB

Vegetable dish

This dish is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that shows a slightly celadon tint. The dish is rectangular with indented corners and a rectangular foot ring. The deep sides cant to a flange which receives the corresponding domed lid set with a berry-shaped finial. The lid ...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25840

Accession Number: 1973.11

Bonbon dish

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze w/ slightly celadon tint. Oval shape w/ slightly dished and canted rim and a corresponding oval well. Overglaze enamel polychrome decoration in the rose palette featuring gilt ground w/ butterflies at central reserve. Quartered by scenic reserves, two w/ ma...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25841

Accession Number: 1973.12

Bonbon dish

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Leaf-shaped shallow body w/ scalloped edge and a half round handle at end. Overglaze enamel decoration in the rose palette, featuring butterfly and fruit design overall w/ two reserves featuring interior mandarin scenes alternating w/ two reserves featurin...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25842

Accession Number: 1973.13

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25843

Accession Number: 1973.15AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25844

Accession Number: 1973.16AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25845

Accession Number: 1973.17AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25846

Accession Number: 1973.18AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25847

Accession Number: 1973.19AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25848

Accession Number: 1973.20AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25849

Accession Number: 1973.21AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25850

Accession Number: 1973.22AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25851

Accession Number: 1973.23AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25852

Accession Number: 1973.24AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25853

Accession Number: 1973.25AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25854

Accession Number: 1973.26AB

Side Chair

Part of a set of four Queen Anne style side chairs. Stiles chamfered. Pronounced curve to back. Cabriole legs. Pad feet. Rear legs chamfered. "H" stretchers and rear stretcher; vase shaped splat. Yoke crest rail; scalloped skirt on seat rail. Yoke of crest rail not pronounced. High splat shoe (2"). ...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25855

Accession Number: 1973.28

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