Historic New England

Corner Cabinet

Irregular shape; 4 sides, old facade; 1 drawer; large door; new top, side

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 70301

Accession Number: 1969.2212

Clock

Arched, mold. crst with handle; frnt/bk doors; ball feet; engr wks

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Desbois (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70302

Accession Number: 1969.2213

Candlestick

Blue, white; circular base, cylindrical shaft, wide collar; blue onion pattern

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70303

Accession Number: 1969.2214.1

Shaving Stand

Oval mirror; wishbone support; hinged tray; column support; pierced tripod legs

Date: 1855-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70304

Accession Number: 1969.2215

Dressing Table

Rectangular mirror, round top; turned supp; shpd top; 1 drawer; cabriole legs

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), carving (processes), cedar (wood), maple (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70305

Accession Number: 1969.2216

Hand Mirror

Blue letters; rectangular head; ribbed frame; handle with curved end

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70306

Accession Number: 1969.2217

Writing Table

Rectangular top, round crnrs; 1 drawer, beaded edge; tressle legs; shpd stret

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), cedar (wood), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 70307

Accession Number: 1969.2218

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70308

Accession Number: 1969.2219.1

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70309

Accession Number: 1969.2219.2

Inkstand

Rectangular footed tray, rams head motif; urn shpd recept; glass liner

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 70310

Accession Number: 1969.2221

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230

Bookcase

Shpd crst; rectangular; 4 shlvs; lwr comprt; bracket feet; pierced sides

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70321

Accession Number: 1969.2231

Fireplace Shovel

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; cylindrical shaft; bell-shaped body

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70322

Accession Number: 1969.2232.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; 2 hngd cylindrical shafts; flt circular ends

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70323

Accession Number: 1969.2232.2

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70324

Accession Number: 1969.2233.1

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70325

Accession Number: 1969.2233.2

Fire Screen

Wire mesh; 4 flding, hngd panels; 2 bale handles

Date: 1875-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy), metal, wire

GUSN: 70326

Accession Number: 1969.2234

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70327

Accession Number: 1969.2235.1

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70328

Accession Number: 1969.2235.2

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Washstand

Square white top; 1 drawer; large hinge door; 2 shelves; carved applied decorations.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70331

Accession Number: 1969.2243

Lounge

Sinuous back, serpentine seat rail; scroll arm; tufted; red, yellow, white floral jacquard upholstery over earlier printed cotton (visible on arm).

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 70332

Accession Number: 1969.2244

Handkerchief Box

Square; accordion sides; blue lining; carved buckles; footed; Handkerchieves

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pearl (animal material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70333

Accession Number: 1969.2246

Scarab

Lt brown; oval; beetle with hieroglyphics on base

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 70334

Accession Number: 1969.2247

Brush Holder

Blue, white; octagonal; stylized plants and brocade panels

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70335

Accession Number: 1969.2248

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; blond string inlay; hinged lid with inside mirror

Date: 1830-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), laminating, mirrors, paper (fiber product), rosewood (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70336

Accession Number: 1969.2249

Letter Box

Black letter box with gilt trim, a rectangular, hinged slant top lid, and compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Dyus & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70337

Accession Number: 1969.2250

Trinket Box

Rectangular; hinged top; inlaid boy with basket sitting on log, medalion

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marquetry, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70338

Accession Number: 1969.2251

Trinket Box

Rectangular; domed hinged lid; medalion with inlaid peasant cpl dancing

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), linen (material), pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70339

Accession Number: 1969.2252

Wallet

Red, gold; rectangular; book format; two inner pockets; printed info

Date: 1903

Maker: Emile Weissbrod & Sons Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, leather

GUSN: 70340

Accession Number: 1969.2253

Hook, Jamb

Dk blue, white, glt; circular head with urn; shaft with threaded end

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 70341

Accession Number: 1969.2237.1

Hook, Jamb

Dk blue, white, glt; circular head with urn; shaft with threaded end

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enameling

GUSN: 70342

Accession Number: 1969.2237.2

Bellows

Spade form; 1 handle; circular turned decor; cast nozzle

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70343

Accession Number: 1969.2238

Broom

Red cylindar with a handle; multi-stripes; straw bound by wire and string

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), textiles, wood (plant material), wire

GUSN: 70344

Accession Number: 1969.2239

Trunk

Black trunk with tack decor, reinforced edges and four turned wooden feet

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Possibly Ahning (Retailer) Ramah, J. R. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70345

Accession Number: 1969.2240

Pitcher

White, pink, green; balluster-shaped, narrow mouth, handle; rose cluster, double band

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70346

Accession Number: 1969.2241.1

Pitcher

White, pink, green; balluster-shaped, narrow mouth, handle; rose cluster, double band

Date: 1904

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70347

Accession Number: 1969.2241.2

Thermometer

Gilt; circular base; masonry tower with crenolation

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70598

Accession Number: 1969.2712

Electric Lamp

Circ base, elong. balust. trng; pleated shade with painted rose

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70599

Accession Number: 1969.2714

Back Scratcher

Fork shaped head; pierced hndl with twisted neck

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70600

Accession Number: 1969.2717

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