Historic New England

Crazy Quilt

"Crazy quilt." Green brocade border, 1 1/2" thick. Top side-- assorted pieces of various size and shape arranged to form diamond pattern. Yellow and red thread sewn in design around diamonds and at edge border. Bottom side-- assorted pieces square in shape and 2" in size arranged symmetrically. Mate...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 20083

Accession Number: 1998.305

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ grained and stenciled decoration, especially on curved slat and rolled skirt. Five spindles and two thicker stiles. Caned seat and turned front legs and front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20084

Accession Number: 1998.306

Footstool

Footstool w/ curlew-shaped mahogany frame w/ scrolled edges. Connected at center by a turned stretcher. Top covered in Persian-designed fabric.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 20085

Accession Number: 1998.307

Oil lamp

Table lamp w/ brass and ceramic base (A) and frosted globe (B) decorated w/ cranes w/ clear glass chimney (C); ceramic base w/ reticulated neck and multi-colored oriental flower design; brass base w/ 4 feet.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Wright & Butler (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material), glass (material)

GUSN: 20086

Accession Number: 1998.308A-C

Curtain Bracket

Curtain bracket, scroll shaped with attached beads and finials; black accents with gilded body; brass mounting plates screwed on.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20087

Accession Number: 1991.36AB

Oil lamp

Table lamp, molded brass base (A) w/ clear glass chimney (C) and milk glass globe (B); electrified; goblet-shaped w/ reticulated neck and embossed shell-like decoration around base and top; 3 spider arms to hold shade.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 20088

Accession Number: 1998.309A-C

Photograph

Head-only portrait of Mary Mellus Tucker facing right. She is wearing a fur trimmed hat and horseshoe brooch and has light brown curly hair, brown eyes. Mounted in an elaborate oak frame.

Date: 1880-1890 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20089

Accession Number: 1998.310

Photograph

3/4 length, frontal seated portrait of a gentleman (Richard Hawley Tucker) w/ his left arm resting on a table and his index finger laid aside his forehead. Richard is wearing a dark suit, vest and scarf. The photograph is touched up w/ paint and pencil. In a 2 1/2 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20090

Accession Number: 1998.311.1

Daguerreotype

3/4 length frontal seated portrait of Richard H. Tucker. Richard is seated w/ his right shoulder turned forward and his left arm thrown over the back of the chair. He has brown hair and brown eyes and is wearing a black suit, vest, scarf and white shirt. His right hand rests on his right thigh. Moun...

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 20091

Accession Number: 1998.312

Portrait of Richard Tucker, Jr.

Full-length oil portrait of Richard Tucker, Jr. seated in a red chair. Tucker has dark hair, blue eyes and rests his left hand holding a letter on a nearby green table. He is wearing a black suit, black scarf, light blue vest and white shirt. Gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Possibly Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20092

Accession Number: 1998.313

Queen Caroline's Divorce

Queen Caroline sits in the central foreground while members of the House of Peers discuss her divorce. At center is domed entrance with an elaborate cornice and Corinthian columns. Entrance way is flanked by balconies and six chandeliers hang from the arched ceiling. Mounted in a 2 1/2 in. decorativ...

Date: 1832

Maker: Hayter, George, Esq., 1792-1871 (Painter) Bowyer, Robert (Publisher) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Rittner & Goupil (Publisher) Bromley, J. (Engraver) Porter, J. (Engraver) Possibly Murray, John George (Maker)

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

GUSN: 20093

Accession Number: 1998.314

Kerosene lamp

Brass wall lamp (A) with beaded shade (B) and chimney (C); Persian; ice cream cone shape with reticulated-dome shaped shade; maroon beads hanging from shade. Base is cone shaped with embossed and engraved design of branches, birds and humans with oustretched arms; finial at bottom of cone; arm attac...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, engraving (printing process), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 20094

Accession Number: 1998.315A-C

Photograph

Chest-up portrait of Mollie Tucker w/ her brown hair in a braid across the top of her head. She has light eyes and is wearing earrings, a brooch and an off the shoulder top. Parts of the portrait are painted and parts sketched w/ pencil. Framed in a 3 in. walnut and gilt oval frame.

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20095

Accession Number: 1998.316

Photograph

Half-length frontal portrait of a woman (Mary Mellus Tucker) wearing a white bonnet, a white lace collar, and a dark dress. Mary has dark/black hair and dark eyes. The photograph is touched up w/ paint. In a 3 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20096

Accession Number: 1998.311.2

Photograph

Head and shoulders portrait of young Martha Tucker (Patty), JAT's sister, w/ light brown curly hair pulled back off her neck and dark eyes. Martha's head is turned toward her right shoulder and she is wearing a white shirt. Mounted in a 2 in. white and gilt frame.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20097

Accession Number: 1998.317

Rug

Hooked rug, rose in center and brown scrolls in each corner. Beige background. Black design surrounding red rose and tan flowers.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 20098

Accession Number: 1998.318

Rug

Hooked rug, roses in each corner, brown border surrounding red roses with green and white leaves on beige background.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 20099

Accession Number: 1998.319

Carpet

Brussels carpet w/ pattern of flowers in medallions and border of bleeding hearts. Border attached in strips 16 1/2" wide. Background--beige. Flowers and designs--red. Leaves and designs--green. Central floral design w/ either circular wreath or 4 ringed wreath. Backside shows rug strips at border s...

Date: 1855-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20100

Accession Number: 1998.320

Cornice

Pressed tin gilded cornice. Acorn and leaf design. Scalloped edge along bottom.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20101

Accession Number: 1998.321.1

Cornice

Pressed tin gilded cornice. Acorn and leaf design. Scalloped edge along bottom.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20102

Accession Number: 1998.321.2

Cornice

Pressed tin gilded cornice. Acorn and leaf design. Scalloped edge along bottom.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 20103

Accession Number: 1998.321.3

Valance

Ochre velvet valance w/ fringe. Valance pleated 5 times. Fringe knotted twice, approx. 4" long.

Date: 1965-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 20104

Accession Number: 1998.322.1

Valance

Ochre velvet valance w/ fringe. Valance pleated 5 times. Fringe knotted twice, approx. 4" long.

Date: 1965-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 20105

Accession Number: 1998.322.2

Valance

Ochre velvet valance w/ fringe. Valance pleated 5 times. Fringe knotted twice, approx. 4" long.

Date: 1965-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 20106

Accession Number: 1998.322.3

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. White lace--oval and diamond design.

Date: 1968

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 20107

Accession Number: 1998.323.1AB

Curtain

Pair of net curtains. White lace--oval and diamond design.

Date: 1968

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 20108

Accession Number: 1998.323.2AB

Flowerpot

Red clay flower pot; cylindrical shape w/ top opening wider than base; raised top rim.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 22963

Accession Number: 1998.4518

Shipping crate

Wooden crate; rectangular shape w/ bottom portion of front and back sides open; remnants of printed newspaper stuck on inside bottom.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22964

Accession Number: 1998.4520

Door

Detached cellar door; flat, rectangular w/ 2 metal hinges; painted gray (or dirty white) w/ 9 panels held together by horizontal pieces at top and bottom and diagonal piece across middle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22965

Accession Number: 1998.4521

Ping pong table

Pine ping pong table on wire legs. Table top consists of planks fitted solidly together --once painted black. Each leg consists of 2 wire rods that taper and loop together at bottom.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 22966

Accession Number: 1998.4689

Blanket chest

Wooden blanket chest, painted brown. Hinged lid fitted w/ cast iron strap hinges. Front of chest consists of 2 horizontal planks fitted together via tongue and groove; sides and back are solid planks. Sides have arch cut into center of bottom to create 2 separate feet.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22967

Accession Number: 1998.4690

Rocking chair

Rocking chair, wooden, w/ carved crest rail, curved stiles and caned back and seat. Flat, concave front strecther; 2 turned stretchers at sides, one at back. Metal rod above side stretchers acts as additional reinforcement. Cabriole front legs. Set on rockers. Once painted brown.

Date: 1858-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22968

Accession Number: 1998.4691

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair, painted black. One continuous wicker band creates loop-back crest rail, stiles, arm supports, and skirt. Back caned in horizontal bands that resemble slats. Four legs connected by X-stretcher. On rockers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wicker

GUSN: 22969

Accession Number: 1998.4692

Cushion

Rectangular pillow cushion, cotton w/ beige and gold leaves in triangular patterns w/ blue flowers in centers, all on a white background. Cushion is soft and loosely-stuffed.

Date: 1970-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 22970

Accession Number: 1998.4693

Artist's table

Artist's table, grained synthetic finish. Consists of a flat top, solid sides, and a front that is open and exposed at bottom w/ a closed compartment above. Top compartment concealed by a slanted piece of wood hinged to reveal interior space.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22971

Accession Number: 1998.4694

Daybed

Upholstered daybed with walnut frame. Upholstered in a printed cretonne, green and cream with foliate scrollwork and small pink rosebuds. Back of daybed is uneven, forming an arched crest on one side where it joins with the scrolled head/arm support. Cabriole feet with foliate carving.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22972

Accession Number: 1998.4695

Wooden box

Wooden box advertising local laundry (Bath, ME). Side and bottom are solid planks. Front and back are 2 sections joined together: bottom 1/2 has visible joinery, top 1/2 is nailed. Hinges at top indicate that once-lidded. Divider inside creates 2 separate compartments.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22973

Accession Number: 1998.4696

Laundry table

Utility table made of unfinished pine. Table top is 3 planks set together. Top attached to bottom planks which are, in turn, connected to a sawhorse at either side. Sawhorses are of standard construction, w/ 4 legs each, secured at both ends by solid boards acting as stretchers.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 22974

Accession Number: 1998.4697

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ wooden frame and caned back and seat, all painted black; turned, raised top rail above crest rail connected by spindles. Turned finials atop stiles. No arms. 2 stretchers at front and sides, one back stretcher. Front legs have light ring turnings; front stretchers are vase-and-ring ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22975

Accession Number: 1998.4698

Rocking chair

Grecian style rocking chair, walnut. Curving stiles join low arm supports that scroll under at tips. Metal rod underneath and parallel to arm supports. Upholstered in blue cotton w/ beige and pink floral detail. Cabriole curved front legs; short rockers.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 22976

Accession Number: 1998.4699

Table

Tall wooden table, grained to resemble rosewood. Rectangular shape w/ a flat top and wide skirt into which rectangular hole is cut for (unlocated) drawer. Legs are square beams that taper at bottom; on casters.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22977

Accession Number: 1998.4700

Castle Tucker

Framed print of a pen drawing of Castle Tucker, from the perspective of Lee Street. Portrays the house as it appeared with a low hedge fence instead of taller evergreen trees. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Lepper, Ruth Rhoads (Maker) Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22978

Accession Number: 1998.4701

Watercolor

Framed pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, frontal perspective. Includes both bay ends and chimneys. Grass and trees at foreground. In a light colored wooden frame.

Date: 1960-1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22979

Accession Number: 1998.4702

Museum poster

Framed poster of a pencil and watercolor drawing of Castle Tucker piazza with black text below it describing an open house event. In a wooden frame with a gold painted plastic exterior.

Date: 1966

Maker: Saunders, F. Wendenroth (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22980

Accession Number: 1998.4703

Drawing

Paper and charcoal drawing of Castle Tucker piazza, from the side (or Lee St. entrance) perspective. Includes roofline and 1/2 of nearest bay end. Trees and wooden post frame image and add deatil. In a wooden frame w/ molded edges, painted black.

Date: 1987

Maker: Artsake Framing Gallery (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 22981

Accession Number: 1998.4704

Mirror

Tall rectangular mirror in a wooden frame painted white. Each side of frame has incised lines running its length. Square floral rosettes set into each corner of frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22982

Accession Number: 1998.4705

Instructional sign

Instructional sign, paper, w/ black lettering and an image of hot cakes on a plate. Explains how to prepare non-sticky hot cakes. Tacked to wall.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22983

Accession Number: 1998.4706

Instructional Sign

Instructional sign, paper, with black lettering and an image of a chenille bedspread on a clothesline. Explains how to best dry chenille.

Date: 1948

Maker: Fielder, Sorensen, & Davis (Maker)

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

GUSN: 22984

Accession Number: 1998.4707

Bench

Wooden bench, painted light green. Seat is a solid plank; legs are solid planks w/ square notches cut into bottom sides. Two stretchers at front and 2 at back--all running diagonally from center of seat to legs, creating triangular shapes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22985

Accession Number: 1998.4708

Drop-leaf table

Mahogany drop leaf table. Leaves have rounded edges. Legs are turned and tapered to a point at bottoms. Mid-section of legs have fluted reed turnings.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 22986

Accession Number: 1998.4709

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