Historic New England

Portrait of Wanton Casey, 1760-1842

Portrait of Wanton Casey (1760-1842). Half length oil on canvas polychrome portrait of Casey wearing blue coat, floral vest, ruffled cuffs, white stock and white wig. Brownish-black background. Rectangular gilt frame is elaborately molded with egg and dart interior border.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: Garbanti & Gillespie (Framer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25819

Accession Number: 1955.289

Portrait of Silas Casey (1734-1814)

Oil portrait of Silas Casey (1734-1814) on canvas, dressed in brown coat and white stock. Background shows seascape with lighthouse and sailing ship. Plain molded rectangular frame painted brown (not original; probably 20th century).

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25820

Accession Number: 1955.290

Portrait of Abigail Coggeshall Casey (1737-1821)

Portrait of Abigail Coggeshall Casey (1737-1821). White-capped woman, head and shoulder view with plain brownish-black background. Sitter wears gray dress with sheer white fichu over shoulder and bust. Plain, molded rectangular frame painted brown (not original, probably 20th century).

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25821

Accession Number: 1955.291

Portrait of Casey Children

Portrait of three Casey children. Oval, molded mahogany and gilt frame; under glass. Group of three young boys in period dress done in tones of brown and gray on off-white paper. Depicts Thomas L. Casey (1857-1925), Edward P. Casey (1864-1940), Harry Weir Casey (1861-1880), sons of T.L. Casey, Sr.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25822

Accession Number: 1955.302

Drawing

Oval, molded mahogany and gilt veneered frame; under glass. Bust length view of man in U.S. Army uniform w/ moustache and goatee. Various tones of gray and black on off-white paper. Depicts Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896).

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25823

Accession Number: 1955.303

Poker

Short poker w/ pointed top on shaped handle w/ flared collar. Oval tapered shaft ends in flat bent poker.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25826

Accession Number: 1955.305

Fireplace tongs

Hook terminating in scroll above wide flat U-shaped grip. Cylindrical shaft w/ flat circular pads or clappers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25827

Accession Number: 1955.306

Portrait of General Silas Casey

Portrait of General Silas Casey (1807-1882). Black and white engraving entitled "Silas Casey/ Maj. Gen. Silas Casey, U.S.V." Head and shoulder view of gentleman in U.S. military uniform. Pierced and carved Victorian black frame.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Reproduction of Gardner, A. (Photographer) Buttre, J. C. (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25834

Accession Number: 1955.313

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey (1813-1862), wife of General Silas Casey. Head and shoulder view of woman with dark hair parted down center; high-necked white dress. Elaborate gilt and gesso foliate frame with gray mat.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25835

Accession Number: 1955.314

Photograph of Wanton Casey

Pink and white toned photograph of a portrait of Wanton Casey (1760-1842). Half length view with sitter wearing coat, vest and stock. Gray mat with black wood frame. Photograph copied from an earlier 19th century original.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25836

Accession Number: 1955.315

Tall case clock

Square base with ogee feet and serpentine apron. Stepped cavetto molding supporting the elongated case with quarter round columns. Rectangular hinge door with beaded molding and circular brass knob. Bonnet supported with cavetto molding with two free standing dowel columns flanking arched top. Glaze...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25837

Accession Number: 1957.281

Platter

This platter is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that has a slight celadon tint. It is oval, with a slightly dished and canted rim. The overglaze polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette features a gilt ground with a butterfly motif. There are six design reserves,...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25838

Accession Number: 1973.9

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

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

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

Newspaper clipping

Print of drawing of Gilman Garrison after restoration with caption "oldest house in town" built in 1650.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26079

Accession Number: 1979.14

Photographs

Copy of 3 views of Gilman Garrison in painted black and green wood. A) Copy of black and white photo, circa 1870-80. B) Colored printed postcard of view of Garrison, circa 1912. C) View of Garrison, circa Dec. 1958. Includes captions concerning structural changes of house as noted by Wm. Dudley.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26080

Accession Number: 1979.15A-C

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe Buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

Covered tea bowl

A) Tea bowl. Deep slightly tapered circular form w/ gilt scalloped edge. Deep circular foot ring. Polychrome overglaze enamel design of four flowers. Pseudo-European mark in red on bottom. B) Domed cover w/ ring-shaped knob. Pseudo mark on front. Uvacc: modern circular rosewood stand.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26086

Accession Number: 1966.1355AB

Wine glass

Blown cylindrical bowl w/ fluted bottom. Copper wheel engraved tassel and swag design. Applied squat faceted stem and square base. Colorless glass.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26087

Accession Number: 1966.1356

Coffee cup

Cylindrical cann shape w/ applied scroll handle. White body. Gold band at top and bottom edges. Transfer print sepia decoration w/ 2 Chinese men.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26088

Accession Number: 1966.1357

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26089

Accession Number: 1966.1358.1

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26090

Accession Number: 1966.1358.2

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form w/ applied strap-like handles on sides. White body. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration in Chinese style-pagoda scenes w/ diamond diaper border.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26091

Accession Number: 1966.1359

Arrowhead

Elongated projectile point w/ hand cut facet edge. Flat back. Slightly shaped and pitched front. Mounted on grey painted wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 26092

Accession Number: 1966.1360

Musket ball

Spherical shape with mold seam around center from casting.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26093

Accession Number: 1966.1361

Mourning ring and box

A) Ring: circular form w/ plain band. Braided lock of hair in oblong mount under glass, surrounded by cut onyx stones. Engraved inside. B) Cylindrical wood box w/ hinged lid and brass catch, covered w/ red "leatherette" paper.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 26094

Accession Number: 1966.1362AB

Photographs

5 black and white framed photos, "1638 Tercentenary 1938". Depict display at Garrison as set up during 300th anniversary of Exeter, NH. As Garrison was empty at the time. loans were used in display. Black modern wood frame under glass. .1: Bedroom .2: Bedroom .3: Portrait and fireplace, living ro...

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26095

Accession Number: 1979.56.1-5

Letter

Letter from Peter Gilman to Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, founder of Dartmouth College in answer to appeal to help with College Mill. Gilman recommends Capt Clark "abt." and his "expearanced" son, whose wages may be higher than Wheelock expects but will be cheaper in end. Wages: 4 shillings/ day and pays 4...

Date: 1772

Maker: Gilman, Peter (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26096

Accession Number: 1979.59

Chest of drawers

Bowfront chest of drawers w/ four graduated drawers and a dressing or combing slide. Single half-round molding on case frames each drawer. Four graceful claw and ball feet on short cabriole legs w/ shaped brackets. Overhanging top has thumbnail molding. Complete dustboard beneath second drawer; 1/4 ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 26097

Accession Number: 1966.1300

Side chair

Carved and molded yoke-shaped crest rail and scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Squared, caned flag seat. Block-turned front legs. Turned front stretcher w/ 2 stretchers each side. Back legs raked back.

Date: 1745-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 26098

Accession Number: 1966.1301

Chest on chest

Chest on chest w/ broken pediment. Three twisted flame finials. Upper case has 5 tiers of graduated drawers. Cockbead molding on case frames each drawer. At top 2 small plain drawers flank one carved w/ shell including foliage. Lower case is blocked and has bracket feet. Four drawers in this case ar...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26099

Accession Number: 1966.1302

Slipper chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Low slung squared rush seat. Vase-shaped splat. Ball-and-vase turned front stretcher. Molded side stretchers (ogee-fillet-straight). Block and turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. Back legs raked back. Replacement pink damask seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26100

Accession Number: 1966.1303

Tea table

Rectangular topped tea table. Four cabriole legs w/ pad feet on small rings. Plain apron w/ incised line at bottom edge for the effect of molding. Top has molded edge and indented corners. A large cleat runs through the apron under top and has chamfered ends screwed to top. Legs have arrised knees.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 26101

Accession Number: 1966.1304

Side chair

Copy of William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Green damask upholstery. Copy of chair in Council Room.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 26102

Accession Number: 1966.1305

Basin stand

Basin stand w/ tripod base. Snake feet on slight plaforms, arrised on top of feet. Above ankles, legs are squared at top and join the molded, dished shelf. Urns support console scrolls topped by columns. These columns support a small triangular case w/ two drawers. Small brass bale pulls. Three curv...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26103

Accession Number: 1966.1306

Four-poster bed

Chippendale style. Columnar bottom posts tapered and fluted w/ squared capitals. Blocked at bottom w/ stamped gilt tin medallions/mounts over wrench sockets. Ball and claw feet. Plain triangular pedimental headboard. Plain tapered posts at head.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26104

Accession Number: 1966.1307

Candlestand

Federal tripod table with octagonal top. Top with inlaid eight-pointed star with turned ivory button at center. Top is chamfered on underside as is the support which attaches it to the turned pedestal. Pedestal is simple urn topped by ring with triangle border motif, rings, and a reel. Incised ring...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 26105

Accession Number: 1966.1308

Tilt-top table

Tripod table or stand. Thin top w/ "clover leaf" shaped corners supported by cleats underneath. Top square w/ brass latch. Very simple baluster support w/ urn under a plain column. Incised and turned rings form decoration. Snake feet w/ arrises top are on slight platforms. Legs are secured to column...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26106

Accession Number: 1966.1309

Commode armchair

Country Chippendale armchair modified as a commode chair. Pierced vase shaped splat with no molding or chamfering. Shaped dished arm rests with curved supports. Seat rails and outer verical edges of Marlborough legs are molded. Plain crest rail. Very deep skirt with pattern of scrolls. Rear legs rak...

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pewter (tin alloy), Norway spruce (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26107

Accession Number: 1966.1310

Easy chair

Chippendale style. Green damask upholstered highbacked form. Ogee wings with slightly turning arms. Marlborough legs with plain medial stretchers.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 26108

Accession Number: 1966.1311

Wig stand and Wig

Wooden wig stand and wig. Structural stays in wig are made of ferrus metal as opposed to whalebone found in earlier wigs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26109

Accession Number: 1966.1313

Candlestick

Flat circular drip pan, turned stem w/ faceted elements, wide octagonal stepped base. B: Possibly reproduction.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26110

Accession Number: 1966.1370AB

Candlestick

Molded octagonal candlestick w/ shape carried out from base to top. Decoration of incised lines on base. Rings and reels above base. Mid section is inverted baluster swelling to large ring then a reel. At base of cup is ring below elongated vase form. Rings at top. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26111

Accession Number: 1966.1371

Candlestick

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26112

Accession Number: 1966.1372

Plaque

Oval shaped bust length high-relief portrait of George III, in profile facing right. Polychrome painted surface on green field w/ red, yellow border design. Painted black wood and gesso frame w/ gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 26113

Accession Number: 1966.1380

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