Historic New England

Stock Lock

Wood box lock with iron ("bolt and trimmings") mortised in. Painted dovetail shape iron cover plate has brass keyhole escutcheon attached, and wraps around end. Flush mounting with nail strapping at each end, and patterned iron keyhole escutcheon. All paint is black. Single deadbolt is key opera...

Date: 1720-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), dovetail joints, hardwood, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 42594

Accession Number: 1917.632

Stirrup

Two stirrups.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42595

Accession Number: 1938.839.1-.2

Grecian Children's Side Chair

Scroll-back, turned front legs and stretcher, round side stretchers; Rosewood graining; formerly a caned seat.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, upholstering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 42597

Accession Number: 1933.6713

Stool

Upholstered four-legged foot stool.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 42598

Accession Number: 1933.6741

Photograph

Full-length group portrait of fourteen men seated on the steps and porch of a shingled house at Sandy Neck.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 42601

Accession Number: 1933.6793

Photograph of David Crocker

Bust-length portrait of a bald man with long mustache looking slightly left.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Possibly Walter Kimball & Co. (Framer)

Material: platinum process

GUSN: 42602

Accession Number: 1933.6794

Photograph

Full-length portrait of a group of fifteen men seated and standing on the porch of a house.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white)

GUSN: 42603

Accession Number: 1933.6795

Portrait of David Crocker (1789-1843)

Framed lithograph of David Crocker, husband of Julia Davis Crocker of Crocker Tavern in Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

Material: lithographs

GUSN: 42605

Accession Number: 1933.6801

Pair of Bellows

Pair of small bellows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 42607

Accession Number: 1933.6841.1-2

Work Bag and Pincushion

Small work bag and pincushion with the phrase "Remember the Giver" on one side.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 42609

Accession Number: 1933.6874

DEACCESSIONED Chair

DEACCESSIONED Side chair with a shaped crest, a plain slat with applied veneers, and Klismos-type legs. The seat is covered with brown and cream striped upholstery with pink and blue flowers.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 42611

Accession Number: 1933.6890.2

Lantern

Bell-shaped brass lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 42612

Accession Number: 1933.7003

Pitcher

Pearlware transfer-printed pitcher. Floral border surrounds the mouth. Transfer-printed scene that depicts the Quincy Homestead.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42613

Accession Number: 1933.7045

Rock with garnets

Piece of stone from New England with three large garnets embedded.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 42614

Accession Number: 1933.7081

Pitcher

Porcelain wash pitcher. Part of a six piece toilet set. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42615

Accession Number: 1933.7098.1

Small Wash Pitcher

Small porcelain wash pitcher. Part of a six piece toilet set. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42616

Accession Number: 1933.7098.3

Chamber Pot

Porcelain chamber pot with cover. Part of a six piece toilet set. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42617

Accession Number: 1933.7098.4AB

Toothbrush Holder

Porcelain vase or toothbrush holder. Part of a six piece toilet set. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42618

Accession Number: 1933.7098.5

Soap Dish Strainer and Lid

Porcelain soap dish strainer and lid. Missing base. Part of a six piece toilet set. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42619

Accession Number: 1933.7098.2AB

Souvenir Shell

Mother of pearl souvenir shell.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 42620

Accession Number: 1933.7106

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42622

Accession Number: 1933.1901

Nosegay Holder

A metal nosegay holder with a chain and a ring. Conical basket with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 42624

Accession Number: 1931.1902

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42625

Accession Number: 1933.1902

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 42627

Accession Number: 1931.1903.1

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42628

Accession Number: 1933.1903

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42629

Accession Number: 1933.1904

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42630

Accession Number: 1933.1905

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 42631

Accession Number: 1933.1906

Dress

This dress was cut from natural homespun linen woven with a brown check pattern. The square neckline closes with a drawstring at front & back; drawstring at waist. High waistline; long sleeves; 1 tuck at hem. Panels inserted at side seams.

Date: 1808-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: hand spinning, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42633

Accession Number: 1931.1908

Pottery Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 42634

Accession Number: 1933.1908

Pottery Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42636

Accession Number: 1933.1909

The Domes of Yosemite

Chromolithograph of the Domes of Yosemite. Steep cliffs frame a valley with small body of water and lush vegetation. A small figure wearing a yellow hat is pulling up a rowboat on shore. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19959

Accession Number: 1998.554.1

Sacramento Valley

Chromolithograph of Sacramento Valley. In the foreground a sailing vessel is pulled up along a shore. Two other smaller row boats can also be seen in the water. Five figures are in the craft. A field, several trees and mountains are seen in the background. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19960

Accession Number: 1998.554.2

Yosemite Valley, Looking East

Chromolithograph of Yosemite Valley, Looking East from the Mariposa Trail. Steep cliffs frame a lush green valley. A small group of five figures and a horse stand in the right foreground observing a waterfall. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19961

Accession Number: 1998.554.3

Lake Tahoe, Looking Southwest

Chromolithograph of Lake Tahoe, looking Southwest. Lake Tahoe appears in the foreground with trees and a trail on the right hand side. Pale purple mountains rise in the background and a light blue sky completes the composition. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19962

Accession Number: 1998.554.4

Sofa

Rococo Revival walnut sofa with grape-carved crest and foliated volutes. Grape detailing repeated on legs and center of skirt: all grape detailing painted black. Modern brocade upholstery.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19963

Accession Number: 1998.555

Arm chair

One of pair of Rococo Revival walnut arm chairs w/ grape-carved element on crests (in black), repeated on legs and center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Upholstered in modern orange velvet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19964

Accession Number: 1998.556

Arm chair

One of pair of Rococo Revival walnut arm chairs w/ grape-carved element on crests (in black), repeated on legs and center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Upholstered in modern orange velvet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19965

Accession Number: 1998.557

Side chair

Grecian side chair, rosewood graining w/ gold striping. Front legs and stretcher w/ ball and bobbin turning. Back legs flared. Part of set from hallway.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19966

Accession Number: 1998.216.11

Desk box

Mahogany desk top w/ brass handles and corners and key surround. Engraved brass plate on top. Ink bottle and broken pens inside.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19967

Accession Number: 1998.558

Portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong

Oval, bust-length oil portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong in a black blouse with a white lace collar and red bow around her neck. Brown fabric is draped around her arms and back. Her brown hair is pulled back in a bun and she faces forward. Mounted in a 3 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19968

Accession Number: 1998.559

Electric lamp

Brass lamp on pedestal w/ domed milk glass shade w/ swirled decoration. Clear glass chimney. Electrified. A= Base B= Shade C= Chimney

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19969

Accession Number: 1998.560A-C

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19970

Accession Number: 1962.66A

Bracket

No description

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19971

Accession Number: 1962.65B

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19972

Accession Number: 1962.66B

Fall front desk

Chippendale fall-front desk, four drawers w/ bracket feet and brass pulls and escutcheons. Dove-tail joinery visible at top.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19974

Accession Number: 1998.561

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesuffer; scissor-like shape w/ wick tray attached at side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19975

Accession Number: 1998.562

Tray

Copper Japanese tray; rectangular shape w/ rounded edges and dontil decoration; relief picture w/ Japanese mask and dragon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 19976

Accession Number: 1998.563

Letter opener

Letter opener w/ carved bulldog head on top; brass collar dividing knife from head.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19977

Accession Number: 1998.564

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19978

Accession Number: 1998.565

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