Historic New England

Rug

Pair of tan rugs with white stripes and fringed edges. Goat hair.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13854

Accession Number: 1998.101.2

Window screen

Bamboo window screen w/ diagonal grey and tan stripes. Blue beads between bamboo pieces.

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glass (material), handmade

GUSN: 13855

Accession Number: 1998.102

Reclining chair

Reclining wing chair. Aesthetic style w/ modern brocade upholstery. Walnut w/ geometric and floral incised detail on arm supports and turned legs.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13856

Accession Number: 1998.103

Antimacassar

Woven antimacassar. Six woven sections. Fringed bottom.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13857

Accession Number: 1998.104

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13858

Accession Number: 1998.105.1

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13859

Accession Number: 1998.105.2

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13860

Accession Number: 1998.105.3

Side chair

Set of four painted side chairs w/ roped seats. Medieval warrior scenes on both sides of chair back. Paint faded yellow w/ red and green (largely foliate) detail.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13861

Accession Number: 1998.105.4

Hanging relief

Creamy white plaster relief of lion in standing position.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 13862

Accession Number: 1998.106

Hanging shelf

Hanging shelf w/ carved quatrefoil. Detachable shelf and base.

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13863

Accession Number: 1998.107

Flower vase

Pastoral male and female figures carrying bundles of flowers; flower container behind; grotesque pattern at the base of vase.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 13864

Accession Number: 1998.108

Watercolor

Watercolor of Castle Tucker from the back of the house looking up across the water. The house is reflected in the water below. Mounted in a one inch light brown wooden frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13865

Accession Number: 1998.109

Hanging shelf

Hanging three-tiered corner shelf. Leaf and finial detail. Walnut.

Date: 1865-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 13866

Accession Number: 1998.110

Flower vase

Japanese porcelain vase. Oriental pastoral scene w/ mother carrying umbrella while pushing a baby in a carriage. Square, club-shaped.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 13867

Accession Number: 1998.111

Handbag

Silk handbag painted w/ pansies and horseshoe. Chenille balls as trim. Twisted handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13868

Accession Number: 1998.112

Plant stand

Oak plant stand w/ elongated cabriole legs. Square top. Lower shelf w/ concaved sides.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 13869

Accession Number: 1998.113

Flower vase

Bright yellow glazed ceramic vase. Acorn shaped body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 13870

Accession Number: 1998.114

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13871

Accession Number: 1998.115.1

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13872

Accession Number: 1998.115.2

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13873

Accession Number: 1998.115.3

Jardeniere

Polychrome planters with fruit garland decoration; mustard colored rim with painted leaf design.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 13874

Accession Number: 1998.115.4

Hallstand

Hallstand. Walnut, glass central mirror. Seven turned "hangers" framing center glass. Central top flanked by umbrella arms. Turned legs. Cast iron shell umbrella bases.

Date: 1858

Maker: Doe, Hazelton and Company

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 13875

Accession Number: 1998.116

Planter

Porcelain planter w/ Imari decoration. Bucket shaped w/ red and gilded floral pattern. Three red, ropelike rings around the body of the bucket. Handle across top of bucket.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 13876

Accession Number: 1998.117

Watercolor

In the foreground of the painting there are grassy fields and ledge outcroppings. A green forest, body of water, and mountains dominate the central ground. Mounted in a two inch wooden frame.

Date: 1908

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 13877

Accession Number: 1998.118

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13878

Accession Number: 1998.119.1

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13879

Accession Number: 1998.119.2

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13880

Accession Number: 1998.119.3

Pair of Sleeves

Sheer cream cotton; cuffs have band of open lace w/ net ground & large flower & net ruffle; embroidered; w/ scalloped cutwork edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, net (textile), scalloping

GUSN: 13606

Accession Number: 1969.7183AB

Bustle Pad

White window pane cotton pad stuffed with horsehair; white window pane ruffle all around; used in seventeenth century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), horsehair

GUSN: 13607

Accession Number: 1969.7184

Black silk satin; narrow waistband; smooth front; fullness at back; hook and eye at waist; small squares of brown cotton inside at back - indicate where bands went (six squares for two bones); pleated dust ruffle.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13608

Accession Number: 1969.7185

Petticoat

Natural linen petticoat with cartridge pleats all around; tape ties at back; panel of tan velvet with gold metallic braid at hem; panel applied at lower front; stiffened cotton.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 13609

Accession Number: 1969.7186

Cane

Brown wood; straight stick; round; tapered; brass top and tip.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13610

Accession Number: 1969.7187

Box with Lid

Oval; tan; cardboard; bound w/ paper tape; box & cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13611

Accession Number: 1969.7189.1AB

Ruff

White cotton; pleated; silk neckband; hook and eye closure; Elizabethan style.

Maker: Nicholls (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), handmade

GUSN: 13612

Accession Number: 1969.7189.2

Ruff

White cotton; pleated tan silk neckband; hook and eye closure; Elizabethan style.

Maker: Nicholls (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13613

Accession Number: 1969.7189.3

Mask

Brown velveteen mask with brown lace veil attached below eyes; shape covers eyes and nose; brown cotton tape ties at sides; velveteen is glued to white cotton backing.

Date: 1889-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, velveteen

GUSN: 13614

Accession Number: 1969.7189.4

Headdress

Silver metallic cord net with faux-pearls.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 13615

Accession Number: 1969.7189.5

Package of Hairpins

Package of black metal hairpins enclosed in pink paper wrapping.

Date: 1883

Maker: Kirby Beard & Co. (Maker)

Material: metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13616

Accession Number: 1969.7189.6

Wire

Roll of white silk covered wire.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 13617

Accession Number: 1969.7189.7

Cane

Wooden with lighter brown/orange varnish; straight stick; round; tapered; brass top and tip.

Date: 1890-1909

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13618

Accession Number: 1969.7188

Court Jester's Stick

Stick made from branch; with tapered ends; one end has flexible braided insert; entire piece is hollow like a pipe; black, white and red satin ribbons with bells attached are twisted around stick and attached with bow at both ends.

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: Collins, H. J. (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 13619

Accession Number: 1969.7190

Shawl

Cream cotton dotted Swiss net; elongated shape; lace ruffle with dots and small flowers.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 13620

Accession Number: 1969.7191

Women's Collar

Sheer cream cotton; squared neck trimmed with white scalloped lace; front has center square net insert embroidered with large center flower enclosed by branches.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 13621

Accession Number: 1969.7192

Pearl Necklace

String of pearls with needle still attached and loose pearls inside paper envelope with printed blue label.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 13622

Accession Number: 1969.7193

Collar

Blue/white net with wide border of open lace crochet of stylized flowers and circles connected by strings.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile)

GUSN: 13623

Accession Number: 1969.7194

Box for Show Buckles

White; rectangular; A=separate top; B=bottom; brown paper lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 13624

Accession Number: 1969.7195AB

Shoe Buckles

Octagonal; embossed with stylized floral motif and bands with raised square border; metal heart shaped clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 13625

Accession Number: 1969.7196AB

Pouch

Green rectangular shaped leather pouch; two pieces - one fits inside larger; long green leather shoulder strap with buckle; metal band attached to inner piece with two screws.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 13626

Accession Number: 1969.7197AB

Pair of Moccasins

Brown leather; top and ankle embroidered with stylized flowers in red, blue, green and yellow; red silk ribbon ties and trim; leather sole.

Date: 1860-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 13627

Accession Number: 1969.7199AB

Knife and Sheath

A=Knife; B=Sheath - seven inch very jagged steel blade; ebony handle studded with beads painted red (to imitate coral); ivory ball at tip; brass sheath; embossed with scrolling floral trail.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy), ebony (wood)

GUSN: 13628

Accession Number: 1969.7200AB

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