Historic New England

Sofa

Lion's paw front feet support double scrolled brackets, ring and vase turned rear legs; wooden castors; half round front open flanked by oblong blocks; curved arms with medium relief acanthus carving terminate in "hammer ends," rolled back; upholstered in figured aquamarine fabric, two cylindrical c...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5084

Accession Number: 1971.488

Fire Screen

Two panel painting of an owl perched on a pine bough, dark background, rectangular frame with applied crest, stiles have turned finials and ball pendants, bracket feet; shallow incised linear floral surface decoration.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Foster, Margaret (Painter)

Material: staining, ebony (color), oil paint (paint), painting (coating), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 5085

Accession Number: 1971.489

Center Table

Four hairy lions' paw fet with acanthus carved knees support a circular plinth and cylindrical pedestal; cylindrical top has deep conforming skirt which contains two drawers; mushroom-shaped pulls.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5086

Accession Number: 1971.490

Pedestal Table

Three padded feet resting on castors; cabriole legs join at central vase and ring turned baluster supporting circular dished top has central depression.

Date: 1868-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5087

Accession Number: 1971.491

Candlestick

Square base with shaped edge, vasiform stem, small drip pan at top of candlesocket.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5088

Accession Number: 1971.492AB

Vase

This decorative vase is composed of a globular porcelain body set on tripod feet decorated to resemble tree branches. The vase body is embellished with applied white, pink, green, and yellow petaled flowers and foliage that cover the entire surface.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5089

Accession Number: 1971.493

Candlestick

Stepped circular base, baluster stem with six-sided knop, drip pan below candle socket.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 5090

Accession Number: 1971.494AB

Lamp

Cylindrical brass plinth rests on three paw feet, cylindrical porcelain body, everted rim, medium blue ground decorated with floral sprays and butterflies, brass cover has a stamped design of bosses connected by foliate L and S scrolls; originally fitted for kerosene, presently converted to electric...

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 5091

Accession Number: 1971.495AB

Vase

Ring foot, ovoid body, short neck with everted lip; grey-white ground with painted and applied birds, flowering branches and foliage; colors: brown and light green, gilt.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5092

Accession Number: 1971.496

Candlestick

Cylindrical base of spun brass, cylindrical shaft with bead moulding, projecting shoulder, cylindrical socket with drip pan at top, stem and socket cast in halves and braised together.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5093

Accession Number: 1971.497

Vase

Cylindrical body, white ground features flying storks in dark red and black colors, dark red and gilt borders.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5094

Accession Number: 1971.498

Candelabrum

1 and 2: Square plinth supports a pseudo-classic column which is surmounted by a bylix, the base and capital feature gilt bronze die stamped egg and dart mouldings; floral swags and male-horned masks encircle the column, oversize scrolled handles on either side of the bylix support drip pans and fla...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), die stamping, lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 5095

Accession Number: 1971.499.1

Candelabrum

1 and 2: Square plinth supports a pseudo-classic column which is surmounted by a bylix, the base and capital feature gilt bronze die stamped egg and dart mouldings; floral swags and male-horned masks encircle the column, oversize scrolled handles on either side of the bylix support drip pans and fla...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), die stamping, lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 5096

Accession Number: 1971.499.2

Portrait of Augustus Lord

Young man, torso turned to right, face turned to viewer, dark coat, cravat, dark hair, blue eyes; Rococco Revival gilt frame on blue velvet backing.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), tempera

GUSN: 5097

Accession Number: 1971.500

Miniature Portrait

Middle-aged man, body turned to left, facing viewer, black coat, white stock, gray hair, blue eyes; Rococo Revival gilt frame on blue velvet backing.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), tempera

GUSN: 5098

Accession Number: 1971.501

Painting of Gladys Weir Smyth May

Head and shoulders, child facing viewer, white dress, blue eyes, short blond hair, dark background, gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Wadsworth, A.E. (Maker) Frost & Adams (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5099

Accession Number: 1971.502

Painting

Marshland with water and reeds, small boat at center, trees in background; colors: white, gray, and black.

Date: 1881

Maker: Hayden, E.P. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5100

Accession Number: 1971.503

Painting

Depicts sea dashing against rocky crags; sky in background; colors: white, gray and black.

Date: 1881

Maker: Hayden, E.P. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5101

Accession Number: 1971.504

Watercolor

The figure of an Arabian warrior in profile is depicted against the wall of a house, a stairway lined with buildings ascends on the right; colors: grey, brown, and whtie.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Rasinelli (Maker) Williams & Everett (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5102

Accession Number: 1971.505

Portrait of Miss Adams

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a child, torso turned right, head facing out, white garment, short curly light brown hair, dark background.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Bendann, David (Maker) Adams, E. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5103

Accession Number: 1971.506

Girandole

Convex mirror, circular gilt gesso frame, acanthuus foliage at base with two curving candle arms, glass bobeche with prisms, stop surmounted by a black and gilt sea horse with chains and a gilt ball festooned from his mouth, flanked by acanthus leaves and grape clusters.

Date: 1808-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5104

Accession Number: 1971.507AB

Drawing

Child, head and shoulders, torso turned to right, arms raised, eyes looking to right, color: red, white.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5105

Accession Number: 1971.508

Watercolor

Depicts a snow covered ravine; a forest in the background; colors: white, gray and brown.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5106

Accession Number: 1971.509

Watercolor

Depicts woman astride donkey riding on road, large tree in center, mountains in background.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Depasli, P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5107

Accession Number: 1971.510

Watercolor

Depicts a small boat with two sails (one blue-green, the other coral) against an expanse of water.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5108

Accession Number: 1971.511

Watercolor

A gondola is depicted on the lagoon in front of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5109

Accession Number: 1971.512

Watercolor Painting

Chateau de Chillon in Lausanne, Switzerland reflected in water of lake, one sailboat, mountains and clouds in background.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Seiler (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5110

Accession Number: 1971.513

Painting

Pastoral scene, large tree in foreground, river and buildings in background.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: Attributed to Edmands, Charles J. (Maker) Richards, Caro (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5111

Accession Number: 1971.514

Painting

Goldenrod and blue cornflower amid foliage, dark background.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Doll & Richards (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 5112

Accession Number: 1971.515

Vase

Earthenware vase with chocolate brown matte glaze over red body. Scrolled, scalloped base and rim with relief-molded palmettes on sides. Rose sprig on one side and two children on other side.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: Isleworth Porcelain Factory

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), redware, earthenware

GUSN: 6720

Accession Number: 1922.515

Jar

Straight-sided earthenware jar with marbleized gray, yellow, pink and white clay.

Date: 1880

Maker: Gay Head Pottery (Maker)

Material: clay, drying, earthenware

GUSN: 6721

Accession Number: 1931.1550

Vase

Squat baluster earthenware vase with flared rim and black painted and incised lobster decoration with green, yellow, and red glaze.

Date: 1900-1944

Maker: Linnwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 6722

Accession Number: 1944.861

Covered Jar

Stoneware jar with squat, round off-white body with painted and enameled brown, green, and blue butterflies on body and cover. Body and cover have black edge near rim. Cover has blue scroll border and button finial.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 6723

Accession Number: 1933.6173AB

Cracker Jar

Porcelain jar. Barrel-shaped body with fluted, scalloped base with gold decoration. Scalloped, fluted rim painted gold, double scrolled handles, and scrolled knob. Embossed leaves and stems with painted flowers in violet.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: embossing, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6725

Accession Number: 1927.254AB

Urn

Brown matte glazed earthenware urn. Mottled surface, smooth neck, double notched rectangular handles, hat-shaped cover, and foot with four lobed projections.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 6726

Accession Number: 1934.1969AB

Jug

Greek redware inspired lekythos-shaped jug with black decoration. Cabling border around neck. Greek key border around shoulder and body. Winged female classical figure bearing helmet.

Date: 1875-1877

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), redware

GUSN: 6727

Accession Number: 1920.334

Urn

Earthenware urn with butterscotch-colored glossy glaze. The urn has six vertical ribs, a straight neck, and double notched rectangular handles. Hat-shaped cover with ribbed knop. Foot with four lobes, one missing.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6728

Accession Number: 1934.1972AB

Bud vase

Black glazed earthenware bud vase. Flattened, rounded body with circular opening and oval foot. Incised abstract leaf and flower decoration.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 6729

Accession Number: 1943.62

Vase

Red and black mottled glaze stoneware vase with globular shape that tapers into neck and vertical lip.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 6730

Accession Number: 1934.1973

Sugarbowl

Stoneware sugar bowl with squat white body. Blue painted bands around rim and blueberry motif on body and lid.

Date: 1943

Maker: Dorchester Pottery Works (Maker) Henderson, Charles A. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 6731

Accession Number: 1973.8AB

Jug

Earthenware gourd-shaped jug with a small round mouth. Green matte glazed body with handle along top of vessel that tapers to a point, and circular foot.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6732

Accession Number: 1938.1209

Amphora

Reproduction amphora jug with red body, dark brown-black glaze. Small foot, oval body , narrow neck and wide, flaring rim. Two small handle on either side vessel shoulder. A strap handle attached at shoulder and neck. Incised around the lower neck is a delicate vine with leaves.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, painting (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 6734

Accession Number: 1990.232

Vase

Earthenware vase with brown glazed body and cream rim swelling out to short shoulder tapering to wide mouth. Border of stylized trees and hills with bands of green, blue, and yellow. Outlined in black.

Date: 1926

Maker: Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Maker) Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 6735

Accession Number: 1931.717

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6736

Accession Number: 1963.312.3

Vase

Earthenware vase with blue glazed body and light blue band around rim. Border of stylized ducks in flight with yellow and blue bands.

Date: 1925-1926

Maker: Revere Pottery, Paul, Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Manufacturer)

Material: hand-painted, earthenware

GUSN: 6737

Accession Number: 1931.723

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6738

Accession Number: 1963.312.4

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6739

Accession Number: 1963.312.6

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6740

Accession Number: 1963.312.8

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6741

Accession Number: 1963.312.9

Soup plate

One of a set of thirteen porcelain enameled soup plates with decoraton sometimes known as Rose Medallion. The plates in the set are not identical.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 6742

Accession Number: 1963.312.11

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