Historic New England

Valance

Rectangular strip valance; separate pieces; pressed decorative imitation swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60719

Accession Number: 1942.2126.1

Valance

Rectangular strip; separate pcs; pressed dec. imit. swags; gold painted

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 60720

Accession Number: 1942.2126.2

Curtain

Curtain constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags. Matches curtain over doorway in room (1942.2127.2)

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60721

Accession Number: 1942.2127.1

Portiere

Portiere constructed from two panels of a quilt made from cotton printed with polychrome flowers and swags.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting

GUSN: 60722

Accession Number: 1942.2127.2

Rug

Hooked rug, rectangular with interior oval floral medallion. Red and beige with black foliage and side borders.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60723

Accession Number: 1942.2128

Trunk

Red, wh, bl; rectangular; rounded lid; floral & hunt scenes on paper

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60724

Accession Number: 1942.2132

Easy Chair

Barrel back; straight arms; straight front legs; bl. floral prnt

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 60725

Accession Number: 1942.2133

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60726

Accession Number: 1942.2134.1

Needlework Picture

3 birds with berries in beaks; on tree branch; metallic tan ground

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile)

GUSN: 60727

Accession Number: 1942.2134.2

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60728

Accession Number: 1942.2135.1

Toilet Bottle

Citrus green; octag. base, broad lip; bristol type

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60729

Accession Number: 1942.2135.2

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60730

Accession Number: 1942.2136.1

Dresser Tray

Gold & black; rectangular with rounded corners & recessed center

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60731

Accession Number: 1942.2136.2

Toilet Bottle

Amber; hexagonal; relief ovals and flaring collar; clear, facet. stopper

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60732

Accession Number: 1942.2137

Toilet Bottle

Pink; open strapwork base; tapering body; serrated lip; deer & lvs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 60733

Accession Number: 1942.2138

Dog

Red, bl, green; dog seated on pedestal; marbled glaze

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60734

Accession Number: 1942.2139

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60735

Accession Number: 1942.2140

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60736

Accession Number: 1942.2141.1

Tieback

Red & gold; acorn clusters with glass, gilt metal oak leaves

Date: 1855-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding

GUSN: 60737

Accession Number: 1942.2141.2

Mirror Knob

Amber; brass setting; star motif

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60738

Accession Number: 1942.2142

Lantern

Red glass shade; conical with cornucopia punch; bottom. flower. punch

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique)

GUSN: 60739

Accession Number: 1942.2143

Bell Pull

Green cord; with tassel composed of twisted fringe & gim rosettes

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 60740

Accession Number: 1942.2144

Miniature Portrait

Bust-lngth, 3/4 view; male subject; military dress; oval format

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60741

Accession Number: 1942.2145

Picture

White petal flower with red center, bud & green leaves

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), stenciling

GUSN: 60742

Accession Number: 1942.2146

Picture

Spray of pink carnations with green leaves

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Kendall, Susan (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60743

Accession Number: 1942.2147

Quilt

Multicolor; eight-pointed stars in squares; plaid stripes; purple floral backing.

Maker: unknown

Material: piecing, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 60744

Accession Number: 1942.2152

Portrait of a Woman

Half-length, three-quarter view of a young woman with brown hair and gray eyes. Brown dress with red necktie, square neckpin. Dark wood frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Prior, William Matthew, 1806-1873 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), supports (artists' materials)

GUSN: 60745

Accession Number: 1942.3559

Portrait of Genevieve de Brabant

Full-length portrait of a woman seated in chair at table; baby in cradle.

Date: 1845-1874

Maker: Gerard, Mlle. (Artist) Le Grand, Augustin (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60746

Accession Number: 1942.4653

Wallpaper

Tapestry type wallpaper with landscape. views, trailing foliage framing; yellow and green on white ground.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60747

Accession Number: 1942.4696

Wallpaper

Marble ashlar pattern; grays and white on gray

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60748

Accession Number: 1942.4697

Framed portrait (A) done in pastel on paper of an unidentified man shown in a bust-length, left-facing view. Man has a ponytail and sideburn curl and is wearing a gray coat. Circular wood and glass frame (B).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 60749

Accession Number: 1942.1617AB

Miniature Portrait

Framedportrait (A) done in pastel on paper of an unidentified woman shown in a bust-length, right-facing profile view.Woman wears a white bonnet with a blue ribbon and an orange shawl. Circular wood and glass frame (B).

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pastels (crayons), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 60750

Accession Number: 1942.1618AB

Miniature Portrait

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a top hat and holding a cane. Faux grained wood frame.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Dighton, Richard (English painter and caricaturist, 1785 or 1795-1880) (Artist)

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

GUSN: 60751

Accession Number: 1942.1630

Miniature Portrait

Miniature oval painting of a female, depicted at 1/2 length and 3/4 view; brown dress, blue scarf, and a landscape in the background.

Date: 1836

Maker: De Seguim, C. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 60752

Accession Number: 1942.1631

Silhouette of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Bust-length positive-cut profile of Abraham Lincoln facing left.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60753

Accession Number: 1942.1632

Silhouette

Bust length negative cut profile silhouette of a young man with ponytail; notched bust line. Possibly a portrait of Mr. Pelham Orcult.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Attributed to Doyle, William M.S., 1769-1828 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60754

Accession Number: 1942.1633

Easy Chair

Easy chair (A) with serpentine crest, shaped wings, straight arms with curved arm supports. Turned legs with box stretchers, spiral twist turning on front stretcher. Needlework and lindsey-woolsey upholstery cushion (B) added in 20th century to the 19th century frame.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), turning (shaping process), upholstering

GUSN: 60755

Accession Number: 1942.1685AB

Oil Lamp

Cranberry red glass body with a marble and metal base.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60506

Accession Number: 1942.2751

Windsor Side Chair

Hoop back side chair with ten spindles and bamboo turned legs and stretchers. Painted black.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 60507

Accession Number: 1942.2752

Tieback

Red pressed glass tieback, round with a six petal flower and star. Affixed to door frame. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60508

Accession Number: 1942.2753.1

Tieback

Red pressed glass tieback, round with a six petal flower and star. Affixed to door frame. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 60509

Accession Number: 1942.2753.2

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers and fruit; red on yellow ground.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60510

Accession Number: 1942.2754.1

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers andfruit; red on yellow ground

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60511

Accession Number: 1942.2754.2

Curtain

Pillar print with baskets of flowers and fruit; red on yellow ground

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 60512

Accession Number: 1942.2754.3

Lantern

Painted tin conical shaped lantern with stars punched in the top section and nine pieces of amethyst glass around the sides.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60513

Accession Number: 1942.2755

Inkwell

Inkwell with stepped circular body and hinged top; removeable well.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60514

Accession Number: 1942.4101

Bust

Male bust with a turned head; in uniform.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60515

Accession Number: 1942.4381

Wallpaper

Classical figures; from reproduction pillar and arch paper; grisaille; six fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60516

Accession Number: 1942.4687.1

Wallpaper Border

Narrow rope border; grisaille; cut from larger pattern; three fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60517

Accession Number: 1942.4687.2

Wallpaper Border

Narrow rope border; grisaille; cut from larger pattern; three fragments.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 60518

Accession Number: 1942.4688

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