Historic New England

Sofa

Classical revival sofa. Straight, overupholstered back with sloping arms to scrolled terminus. Block, ring and vasiform arms and legs; casters. Straight overupholstered seat with mauve upholstery.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55730

Accession Number: 1972.49

"Boston Lincolnshire." River scene with large church in background. Eglomise matting and black molded frame. Note on back "On the river Witham: has a population of above 16,000. Its principal object of interest is the church of St. Botolph after which St. the town was named Botolph's town which has ...

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55733

Accession Number: 1972.67

A Perspective View of St. James's Palace

Hand colored engraving titled in French and English " A Perspective View of St. James's Palace next ye Park" "Published according to Act of Parliament. Maurer ?elin et Sculp, London 1741" Matted by black w/ gold trim reverse painting on glass. Black molded frame. Framers mark John M. Chandler Co. Bo...

Date: 1741

Maker: Maurer (Artist) John M. Chandler Co. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55734

Accession Number: 1972.74

Engraving

Engraving of "A General View of the Royal Palace of Vincene on the side of the grand body guard. Sold by J. Boydell Engraver at the Unicorn, the Corner of Queen Street Cheapside, London 1755" Hand colored. Black frame with gilt trim.

Date: 1755

Maker: Boydell, John (English engraver, print publisher, 1719-1804) (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55735

Accession Number: 1972.75

Landscape Picture

Hand-colored polychrome engraving depicting wide view of cultivated fields and trees with large city in distance divided by a river with a bridge over it. Rectangular black and gold frame; glass. Margins cut.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55736

Accession Number: 1972.79

Landscape Engraving

Hand colored engraving marked in French and English "A perspective view of the cathedral and ground procession of the host at Florence. Publish 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle 33 Fleet Street London." Framed in simple molded frame with gold trim. Back tagged "J.F. Cabot & Brothers Pictures & Frame...

Date: 1794

Maker: Laurie & Whittle (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brothers (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55737

Accession Number: 1972.80

Landscape Picture

Hand-colored engraving. Street scene with large Renaissance building on one side and people mulling in courtyard. Narrow black molded frame with gilt interior border. Framers tag on back: John M. Chandler & Co. Boston.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: John M. Chandler & Co. (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55738

Accession Number: 1972.81

A View of the Foundling Hospital

Hand-colored engraving by P. Boitard. Delin "A View of the Foundling Hospital." Titled in French and English. Published according to Act of Parliament January 1753. London Printed for R. Sayer Map & Print seller facing Fetter Lane Fleet Street.

Date: 1753

Maker: Boitard, P. (Artist) Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Printmaker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55739

Accession Number: 1972.82

Harbor Landscape

Hand-colored engraving of country side and harbor with numerous boats. Black frame with gilt inner edge. Framers mark John M. Chandler, Boston.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 55740

Accession Number: 1972.83

Engraving of the Interior of St. Peter's

Hand-colored engraving of "The Inside of St. Peter's Church at Rome." Titled in English and French. London printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Published according to Act of Parliament 13 Febry. 1749.

Date: 1749

Maker: Bowles, John (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55741

Accession Number: 1972.84

The East View of Wandsworth

Hand-colored engraving of "The East View of Wandsworth." Country scene w/ small town in background. Titled in English and French. "Printed for and sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse? w/out Newgate London". Framed in black with interior narrow gilt trim. Framers mark John M. Chandler Boston.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Framer) Overton, Henry (Printmaker)

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

GUSN: 55742

Accession Number: 1972.85

Landscape Picture

Hand colored engraving marked in English and French "J. Maurer Delin. A View of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. Published according to Act of Parliament/ August 1744." More writing under frame. Narrow black molded frame with gilt trim inside. Framer's tag on back "J.F. Cabot & Brothers Boston."

Date: 1744

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brothers (Framer) Maurer, J. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55743

Accession Number: 1972.87

The Hospital of Bethlehem

Hand colored engraving title in French and English "The Hospital of Bethlehem" "Published according to Act of Parliamt. 10th Sept. 1747. Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Maurer Delin. T. Borules." Black frame with gilt interior trim. Framer John M. Chandler, Boston.

Date: 1747

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Maker) Bowles, John (Publisher) Maurer, J. (Artist) Borules, T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 55744

Accession Number: 1972.88

Landscape Picture

Multi-colored drawing of Walcot Manor in Lincolnshire. Legend reads "WALCOT MANOR HOUSE/ REMAINS OF THE ANCIENT SEAT OF THE QUINCY FAMILY LINCOLNSHIRE." On back label reads: "Sketch of house of John Quincy at WOLCOT, Lincolnshire, who died 1784. Sketched by Mr. Somerby, 1854." Rectangular gilt frame...

Date: 1854

Maker: Somerby, Mr. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55745

Accession Number: 1977.11

Drawing of the Quincy House

Reproduction of a drawing of the Quincy estate with surrounding lands and harbor beyond, with an inscription from Eliza Susan Quincy in 1883. Under glass; plain oak frame.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55746

Accession Number: 1977.13

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton, who married Josiah Quincy III, President of Harvard. Two labels on rear explain Josiah's identity. Brown paper, charcoal and white pastel. A copy of the Stuart portrait. Oval gilt frame;

Date: 1850

Maker: AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 55747

Accession Number: 1977.35

Vase

Club-shaped form w/ high neck w/ wide circular mouth and w/ elongated cylindrical body terminating in circular foot. Applied molded meandering branch handles at each side centered w/ a lily-type flower. White glazed body w/ overglaze polychrome wash decoration of figured scene of a dancing Medieval ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55748

Accession Number: 1981.41.1

Girandole

Rectangular white marble base, surmounted by elaborate cast bronze body in openwork scrolling leafy rococo support terminating in a circular reserve w/ eglomise panel w/ scene "ST. PAULS" (London); w/ floral finial and festoons. Two S-shaped candle arms which terminate in leafy bobeche and candlesoc...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock), painting (coating)

GUSN: 55749

Accession Number: 1981.51.1

Doorstop

Steel basket of flowers in pink, white and blue with gray basket and stand.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55751

Accession Number: 1988.89

Lamp

Square stepped base of alternating white marble squares and decorative gilt bronze moldings. Surmounted by a bronze ribbed columnar support with a spool turning at base and a tulip-like floral top supporting the electrified elements and the shade. Frosted circular bulbous shade with etched berry mot...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), crystal (lead glass), marble (rock), glass (material)

GUSN: 55752

Accession Number: 1988.91

Runner

Central design consists of 3 repeats of a square element w/ an oriel-like projection at each side; enclosing hexagonal element w/ gull border and series of geometric borders and gull-like elements. Green and red sawtooth border around each square. Each corner flanked by a square and "S" shaped elem...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 55753

Accession Number: 1988.93AB

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55754

Accession Number: 1988.93A

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55755

Accession Number: 1988.93B

Photograph

Rectangular browntone photograph of Quincy House; under glass; plain, oak frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55756

Accession Number: 1985.641

Candlestand

Candlestand with tripod base and elongated octagonal top with inlayed beaded edge. Cabriole legs with inlayed lines and plain feet. Vase form shaft with stylized leaf motif. Square block and latch for tip top table.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55765

Accession Number: 1933.1156

Dish

Oval, black and gold lacquer dish with reserves at each end of interior and diaper pattern on sides.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55766

Accession Number: 1937.403

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1847-1867

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55633

Accession Number: 1982.234.9

Teaspoon

One of a set of ten. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1847-1867

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55634

Accession Number: 1982.234.10

Cheese Scoop

Silver cheese scoop with an oval handle perpendicular to the rectangular scoop.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: Holmes, Booth & Haydens (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 55635

Accession Number: 1923.265

Cheese Scoop

Silver cheese scoop with an oval handle perpendicular to the rectangular scoop.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: Holmes, Booth & Haydens (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 55636

Accession Number: 1923.266

Letter Opener

Silver letter opener. Two pointed blades with the smaller blade superimposed on the larger. Foliate shaped handle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55637

Accession Number: 1933.1459

Cheese Knife

Oval handle; tapering blade

Date: 1861-1870

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55638

Accession Number: 1933.1472

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a dimensional oval handle and a rounded blade. Beaded design.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Coles, Albert, 1835-1875 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55639

Accession Number: 1934.1876.1

Dinner Fork

Silver dinner fork with a dimensional oval handle and four tines. Beaded design.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Coles, Albert, 1835-1875 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55640

Accession Number: 1934.1876.2

Dinner Spoon

Silver dinner spoon with a dimensional oval handle and an oval bowl. Beaded design.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Coles, Albert, 1835-1875 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55641

Accession Number: 1934.1876.3

Cheese Knife

Silver cheese knife with a dimensional oval handle and a curved blade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Gorham Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55642

Accession Number: 1938.1156

Butter Knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: J. Gorham & Son (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55643

Accession Number: 1961.68

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a pointed oval handle and a rounded blade. Etched scroll and foliate design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Brown, Henry T. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 55644

Accession Number: 1965.129.1

Dinner Fork

Silver dinner fork with a pointed oval handle and four tines. Etched foliated and scroll design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Brown, Henry T. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55645

Accession Number: 1965.129.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with an upturned pointed handle and an oval bowl. Etched scroll and foliate design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Brown, Henry T. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55646

Accession Number: 1965.129.3

Wall fragment with Moses Eaton Stenciling

Plaster fragment with studs and cut nails. Painted grey-blue background stenciled with red pineapples and green and black accents. Removed from the David Thompson House of West Kennebunk, ME. The fragment is framed.

Date: 1820-1840

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

Material: painting (coating), plaster, splitting, stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55647

Accession Number: 1964.11.1