Historic New England

Painter's Work Box and Stencils

Stencil kit that belonged to Moses Eaton.

Date: 1825

Maker: Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Owner)

Material: eastern white pine (wood), stencils (tools), stamps (tools), artists' brushes

GUSN: 26829

Accession Number: 1941.1699

Cake box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26830

Accession Number: 1998.6027

Tea cannister

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26831

Accession Number: 1998.5997

Leather covered box trimmed with brass studs. Brass label "Fayerweather." Label inside "NATHANIEL HAMMATT, / SADDLER / Trunk and Harness Maker/ Opposite WEST ROW-CAMBRIDGE STREET, / BOSTON." Interior lined with marblized paper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26832

Accession Number: 1993.729

Footstool

Upholstered footstool with square feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26833

Accession Number: 1954.183

Hard Hat

Safety hard hat with orange outer shell. Removable grey and black headband. Removable white plastic and grey ribbon interior suspension framework. Black sticker under visor/glare reducer. Two stickers on outside. One sticker inside [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1997

Maker: Fibre-Metal (Maker)

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26834

Accession Number: 1998.5872

Pair of Shoes

Pair of black size 12N shoes with low heel. Gathered. T-strap vamp. Brass-colored buckles on outside. Re-soling is evident, as are heel and toe reinforcements. Scuffs at back of heel. Worn soles. Imprinted mark on bottom of both shoes. Ink stamp printed on inner left side of both shoes.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26835

Accession Number: 1998.6337AB

Pair of Construction Boots

A pair of tan leather boots with dark brown leather around ankle, brown and gold woven laces, and rubber soles. Visible wear and tear. Worn during Boston's "Big Dig" Project.

Date: 1998

Maker: Dunham/Duraflex (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 26836

Accession Number: 1998.5870AB

Bronze Shoe

A bronzed baby's right shoe with the shoelace tied into bow.

Date: 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 26837

Accession Number: 1998.6324

Dummy Board Portrait of a Woman

Full-length dummy board portrait of a woman, wearing a blue skirt, brown bodice, white apron, fichu and bonnet, carrying tray. Oil on American larch.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26838

Accession Number: 1976.173

Needlework on Bristol Board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board. Polychromatic threads on ; brown ground. Red, pink, green and white threads depict a cross, vine, and leaves. lnscription "Rock of Ages." Worked in satin stitch and stem stitch. Framed under glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: crewel wool, bristol board

GUSN: 26839

Accession Number: 1935.343

Plate

Lead-glazed redware plate with a flat narrow rim, yellow scraffito and slip decoration of a hen and rooster, flowers, and a butterfly. Inscribed "Absalom Bixler to his wife Sarah / 1824" around the rim.

Date: 1824

Maker: Attributed to Bixler, Absalom Attributed to Bixler, David

Material: redware, slip glaze, sgraffito (technique)

GUSN: 26840

Accession Number: 1942.3662

Bed

No description

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26841

Accession Number: 1993.708

Bush Scythe

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26842

Accession Number: 1924.392

Crosscut Saw

No description

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26843

Accession Number: 1918.503

Hetchel on Stand

No description

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26844

Accession Number: 1918.539A

Tea Table

Mahogany tea table.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26845

Accession Number: 1971.346

Boot Form

No description

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26846

Accession Number: 1917.668

Cane

No description

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 26847

Accession Number: 1993.56

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26848

Accession Number: 1993.57

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26849

Accession Number: 1993.55

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretcher.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26851

Accession Number: 1993.727AB

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretchers

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26852

Accession Number: 1993.728AB

Trunk

No description

Date: 1801

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26853

Accession Number: 1922.1029

Blanket

Red wool blanket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 26855

Accession Number: 1938.1429

Chest of Drawers

Blockfront chest of drawers. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Shell carved drop. Beaded edge surrounds drawer openings. Rests on ogee bracket feet. Original brass pulls and locks. Escutcheons surrounding keyhole replaced.

Date: 1770

Maker: Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26856

Accession Number: 1980.79

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Oxbow (reverse serpentine) form. Mahogany primary wood and white pine seconday. Four drawers. Replaced brasses. Rests on ogee bracket feet,

Date: 1770-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26857

Accession Number: 1958.202

No Title

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26859

Accession Number: 1936.358

Folding Fan

No description

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), inlay (process), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 26862

Accession Number: 1988.511

Portrait of George and Mary Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of Mary Washington in a white dress and George in a military uniform, both with gray hair.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26864

Accession Number: 1955.13

Miniature Portrait of George Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of George Washington in military dress, white wig, and a tricorn hat.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26865

Accession Number: 1955.12

Painting

Painting of a battle scene. Framed.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26866

Accession Number: 1955.11

Stumpwork picture

Rectangular picture of a woman surrounded by 2 Tudor roses, two trees w/ flowers and foliage. Birds, snails, and worms. Bead necklace. Molded frame may be original.

Date: ca. 1650

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26151

Accession Number: 1966.1405

Punch bowl

Pearlware punch bowl in Oriental deep circular shape. Pseudo-Chinese decoration. Interior w/ pagoda flanked w/ pine trees. Lattice border (like Chippendale fretwork). Exterior w/ two similar pagoda motifs interspersed w/ floral decoration. Underglaze cobalt decoration brushed on white body.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26152

Accession Number: 1966.1406

Charger

Circular form w/ shallow well. Plainly decorated w/ one incised ring at lip. Base is formed by the dished-out well.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26153

Accession Number: 1966.1407

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well. Slightly stepped and sized rim mould, stamped w/ the initials "I P A" [not sure which order]--see card for drawing.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26154

Accession Number: 1966.1428

Wallpaper

Block print design of peacocks or birds of paradise. Yellow/white on black field.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26155

Accession Number: 1979.34

Hook

Hanging central rod w/ four arms of equal length. Each arm has a spike formed by the upper end and an additional spike at center of arm. Loop at top for hanging. Irregular surface texture.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26156

Accession Number: 1979.35

Key

"Skeleton" type form. Shaft textured. Flattened loop. Hand forged.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26157

Accession Number: 1979.36

Side Chair

Side chair--"Carver" style. Plain circular stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail; three turned spindles; plank seat; two plain side stretchers, two front, one back. Legs tapered very slightly at ends. Painted red with black underneath. Reproduction red seat cushion and three turnings on back c...

Date: 1660-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26158

Accession Number: 1966.1314

Chest

Rectangular shape; front divided into four panels with plain double "stepped" moldings between each panel and at top and bottom; two panel sides; legs are the side boards extending past bottom of chest-no feet. Replacement top hinged with iron cotter pins; grained underneath. Iron key hole mount nai...

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26159

Accession Number: 1966.1315

Brewster-style arm chair

Reproduction Brewster-style arm chair. Dark brown stain (traces of brown paint). Turned stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail and double row of three turned spindles; turned front legs with three spindles across front extending from turned seat rail to bottom stretcher; single plain stretchers...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26160

Accession Number: 1966.1316

Chest

William and Mary style. Rectangular shape with single plank hinged top with shaped molding around edges. Wide molding extending from bottom with turned ball feet. Iron pin-type hinges. Engraved brass key escutcheon. Dovetail construction at corners.

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26161

Accession Number: 1966.1318

Side chair

Undecorated crest rail w/ plain ears, pierced urn shaped splat--back of stiles w/ bevelled edges ending at seat. Rushed bottom squared edges, straight legs, Marlborough w/ bead-molded front leg decoration. Four rectangular stretcher--no decoration. Pegged construction.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26162

Accession Number: 1966.1340

Swan floater

Hand carved swan figure. Painted white body with pieced grey tail/rudder. Used as "floater" or buoy marker to hold diver's air line in Ebenezer Clifford's diving bell experiments.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26163

Accession Number: 1966.1348

Textile fragment

Rectangular tan fragment w/ "E. Clifford/1798" stencilled in black. Tacked onto plain wood strips serving as frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 26164

Accession Number: 1966.1349

Cartoon

Printed cartoon on blue paper depicting General Arthur St. Clair being chased by Indian w/ caption "He who fights and runs away/ May fight or run another day--Wabash" (St. Clair was routed in battle of Wabash). In wood frame.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26165

Accession Number: 1966.1399

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26166

Accession Number: 1966.1400A

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26167

Accession Number: 1966.1400B

Candle holder and rush

Spiral twist spike set into piece of roughly hewn log. Top of spike hinged with "U" shaped arm ending in cylindrical candle socket. Socket end balances clip at top center designed to hold rush. Tallow candle display item.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26168

Accession Number: 1979.22

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