Historic New England

Mythological Scene

Scene depicting man with helmet, surounded by putti, with a sleeping woman at left. Possibly Venus and Mars.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55095

Accession Number: 1938.552.2

Nautical Scene with Ship "Wild Hunter"

Nautical scene with three-masted sailing ship, sails unfurled, US flag at rear.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55096

Accession Number: 1983.88

Macau and the Praya Grande, Looking North

City with white architecture and brown roofs. Bay filled with variety of sailing vessels and a steamship.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55097

Accession Number: 1932.306

Mantel and Fireboard

Mantel, painted green with dentils; fireboard image is trompe l'oeil brick with fireplace tools; dado cap and baseboard shadows on sides of mantel.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Possibly Graves, Noah (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55098

Accession Number: 1963.394AB

Portrait of Rev. William Henry Marsh

Bust-length portrait of Rev. William Henry Marsh, a balding man with full beard and black suit. Abolitionist, and graduate of Harvard Theological Seminary.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55099

Accession Number: 1973.150

Portrait Painting

Bust-length, man with long beard, blue eyes, blue shirt.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: Eaton, W. P. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55100

Accession Number: 1941.1501

Turned Wood Box

Turned wood box with wax impression of a seal (a griffin)

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55101

Accession Number: 1990.6

Landscape painting

River, 3 figures in 2 boats, cottage on far shore.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Badger, Elizabeth M. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55102

Accession Number: 1920.272

Coat of Arms Painting

Three red hammers on gold and red shield, helmut and gargoyle at top.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55103

Accession Number: 1925.96

Turned Wood Box

Flat, round box; wax impression of griffin inside

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wax

GUSN: 55104

Accession Number: 1990.7

Bracelet

Cabochon sapphires set in stylized gold chain

Maker: unknown

Material: gemstone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 55105

Accession Number: 1990.11

Thimble

Decorative gold thimble with an inscription on the lower border.

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 55106

Accession Number: 1990.15

Painting

House, two outbuildings, beneath large tree, in distance.

Date: 1895

Maker: White, George M. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55107

Accession Number: 1931.794

Painting

Washington on white horse, surrounded by officers, flag rt.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55109

Accession Number: 1931.254

Boston Harbor from Mr. Greene's House, Pemberton Hill

View of Boston harbor, large cupola at right, US flag left, row of buildings leading to water.

Date: 1829

Maker: Salmon, Robert, 1775 (Artist)

Material: canvas, tempera

GUSN: 55110

Accession Number: 1927.430

Battle of Bunker Hill

Unframed copy of John Trumbull's "Battle of Bunker Hill," depicting the death of General Warren at Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Battle scene on hill, fallen general at left, harbor at right.

Date: 1824-1825

Maker: Pratt, Henry Cheever (American painter, 1803-1880) (Artist) Reproduction of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55111

Accession Number: 1925.891

Portrait of Edward Everett

Full-length portrait of a man in a black suit with brown hair, gesturing with right hand, obelisk monument at left.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55112

Accession Number: 1931.253

Country Lane with Trees

Dirt road leading from lower left to center, surrounded by trees.

Date: 1888

Maker: Stuart, Mabel (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 55113

Accession Number: 1989.12

Medal

Purpl & white enamel/base metal; white. bell; chinese char; r&gold box

Date: 1981

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), enameling

GUSN: 55114

Accession Number: 1984.155A

Cigarette Box

Black with tan interior

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 55115

Accession Number: 1984.200.1

Escutcheon

Circular, heavy disc lock plate

Date: 1925

Maker: Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 (Designer)

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 55116

Accession Number: 1984.638.2

Picture Frame

White museum clip

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 55117

Accession Number: 1984.639.2

Cigar Box

Hinged lid; stamped

Date: 1900-1984

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55118

Accession Number: 1984.642.2

Cigar

Medium brown-leaf, paper label, cellophane wrapper

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Coronas (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), tobacco (material)

GUSN: 55119

Accession Number: 1984.627.2

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55004

Accession Number: 1949.185A

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55005

Accession Number: 1949.185B

Side chair. Mahogany with white pine corner blocks. Serpentine crest rail with central shell carving and carved molded ears. Stiles have rounded backs. Pierced splat with owl-eye central design. Original loose seat with small brackets nailed at rear corners of seat rails. Rests on creased cabr...

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55007

Accession Number: 1949.191G

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55008

Accession Number: 1949.196

Shoulder Cape

Short evening cape constructed from show fabric of black ciselé loop-pile velvet with allover pattern of raised oak leaves, inset with three gores of black velvet; Black velvet fold-down collar and yoke each trimmed with pleated black satin ruffle and large bow; hook and eye closure; hem trimmed wi...

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 55009

Accession Number: 1942.199

Table

Heavy ring-turned legs; 2 drawers with 2 maple knobs each; plain rails and top.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), staining, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 55010

Accession Number: 1949.245

Table

Kitchen table, heavy, turned legs, 2 wooden knobs on long drawer.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55011

Accession Number: 1949.246

Firescreen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55012

Accession Number: 1949.254

Table

Drop-leaf table with tapered legs; stained red.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55013

Accession Number: 1949.255

Secretary

Curved projecting cornice; flat, pointed arch glass doors with beaded muntins; three drawers; S-scroll "legs" and feet.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55014

Accession Number: 1949.256

Chair

Caned back and seat covered with upholstery. Shell- and foliate-carved crest, cushion rail, and stretcher. Pieced cabriole legs with foliage at knees.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55015

Accession Number: 1949.257

Bed

Maple bedstead with columnar low posts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55016

Accession Number: 1949.261

Tumbler

Venetian style soda glass tumbler

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55018

Accession Number: 1949.621

Table cover

Square; black, white, mauve woven silk. Black is chiffon. White and mauve are satin. Selvage sides. Crimped self fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 55019

Accession Number: 1942.381

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55020

Accession Number: 1946.170

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 55021

Accession Number: 1941.1901

Arm Chair

William and Mary style chair with carved stretchers, stiles, and crest rail, curved arms, and a caned seat.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55022

Accession Number: 1945.508

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55023

Accession Number: 1941.1939

Hall Globe, Entry Lamp

No description

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 55024

Accession Number: 1988.1

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, white pine secondary wood. Oval mirror on scrolled stand; two attached knife boxes at right and left of top; two adjacent short top drawers over three long individual drawers. All drawers have wood knobs. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55025

Accession Number: 1989.15

Sewing Table

Sewing table with one drawer, a hinged top and spool-turned legs with a stretcher.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55026

Accession Number: 1989.29

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, and pine secondary wood. Three small drawers sit on the top with four large drawers below; carved scroll columns on either side; with cut glass pulls and ball feet.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55027

Accession Number: 1989.28

Washstand

Mahogany washstand with hinged top, 2-level interior, 2 doors, bun feet.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55028

Accession Number: 1989.45

Sofa

Sofa with mahogany phoenix head scrolled crest; scrolled arms; gadrooned front rail. Rests on paw legs and feet.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 55029

Accession Number: 1987.265

Chair

Side or reception chair. Fancy painted, stenciled, and grained. Wood, gold and black paint, rush seat. Splat consists of a rail in the form of two cornucopiae rich graining; scrolled crest with stenciled vegetal and floral decoration.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55030

Accession Number: 1985.726.2

Side Chair

Side chair. Fancy form. Shaped back with rounded edges; baluster splat; yoke crst; cane seat. Ring-turned front legs and front stretcher. Retains original black paint with stained and gold-stenciled decoration on splat, crest, and stiles.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, maple (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 55031

Accession Number: 1976.466.2

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