Historic New England

Nesting Table

Part of set of four nested black and gold lacquered tables with Asian scenes on tops surrounded by elaborate floral and foliate borders. Legs and stretchers decorated with complimentary designs. Rectangular tops with rounded corners and edges supported by two lyre-shaped legs, each pierced with a ce...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55714

Accession Number: 1972.50D

Engraving "La Tempeste"

Sepia-tone engraving in rectangular gesso and gilt frame, under glass; entitled "The Storm" or "La Tempeste." Portrays a group of figures in classical garb near waterfall (men in boat going over the waterfall). Engraved by Bartolozzi.

Date: 1773

Maker: Bartolozzi (Engraver) Picot, V. M. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55715

Accession Number: 1972.89

Photographic Print

Black and white copy of circa 1869 portrait of Josiah Phillips Quincy.

Date: 1869

Maker: Reproduction of Cameron, Julia M. (Artist)

GUSN: 55716

Accession Number: 1988.115

Andiron

Ball top w/ central facetted ring turning, w/ domed element at top w/ concentric rings. Spool and vase turnings at neck, swelling to spool, ring and beaded moldings form body. Leaf like S-shaped legs w/ spur at knee, on ball feet. Cast iron billet bar.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55717

Accession Number: 1988.116.1

Andiron

Ball top w/ central facetted ring turning, w/ domed element at top. Spool and vase turnings at neck, swelling to spool, ring and beaded moldings form body. Leaf like S-shaped legs w/ spur at knee, on ball feet. Cast iron billet bar.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55718

Accession Number: 1988.116.2

Portrait of Eliza Susan Morton

Portrait of "Mrs. Josiah Quincy (Eliza Susan Morton) wife of the President of Harvard." Oval gilt frame with oval portrait of Mrs. E.S. Quincy, head and shoulders view done in charcoal and white pastel. Mass of curls surrounding face with lacy scarf on top.

Date: 1840

Maker: AFTER Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55720

Accession Number: 157.1939

Drop-leaf Table

Heavily refinished William and Mary style gateleg table w/ two half-round leaves and single drawer (replaced). Top new or recut in modern times. Eight ring and baluster-turned legs w/ bun feet.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 55724

Accession Number: 1939.363

Oriental Carpet

Hand knotted Oriental carpet. Possibly Qashqa'i. Throw size. Rectangular form with central panel consisting of small red, cream and blue stripes each with ribbon banding or small geometric elements repeating. Small borders of geometric elements and diagonal lines flanking main border of stylized flo...

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 55725

Accession Number: 1940.960

Chair

2 square, tapered legs w/ line inlay; rectangular seat w/ 2 squared tapered saber legs at rear. Two tapered, molded stiles enclosed pierced and carved splat of vase forms w/ leaf decorations on each sides. Straight crest rail w/ applied pad.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55726

Accession Number: 1950.437

Fire Bucket

Marked "No. 1./ W.J. QUINCY/ 1822." Handsewn red and black leather fire bucket w/ leather handle attached to body w/ iron rings.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 55727

Accession Number: 1951.124

Needlework Coat of Arms

Polychrome silk rendering of coat of arms in tent stitch on linen ground worked in green. Foliate forms surround central shield rendered in red silk and metallic thread. Shield surmounted by helmet and bird's wing rendered in metallic thread. Square, black molded frame; glass. Pattern attributed by ...

Date: 1750

Maker: Storer, Hannah Quincy Lincoln, 1736-1826 (Maker)

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 55729

Accession Number: 1972.39

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

"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

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55257

Accession Number: 1984.794.8

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55258

Accession Number: 1984.794.9

Bottle Stopper

Orange rubber dome; steel plunger; wings; impressed lettering

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Ekco (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55259

Accession Number: 1984.796

Blanket

Cream colored; thick with acetate binding; machine stitched

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Cannon (Manufacturer)

Material: acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 55260

Accession Number: 1984.2384.2

Vase

Cylindrical with black semi-matte glaze on white body

Date: 1930

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Ceramics Workshop (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 55261

Accession Number: 1984.223.2

Bed

Narrow; tubular steel rods & black wood rails; head&footboards

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55262

Accession Number: 1984.291.2

Throw Blanket

Red and white horizontal stripe; varied pattern with black highlights; three vertical panels.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55263

Accession Number: 1984.332.2

Pillow

Square feather pillow with white striped chenille cover; metal zipper is machine stitched into one side

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55264

Accession Number: 1984.395.2

Comforter

Black and white checkered cover, cotton with bumps; machine. quilted in squares

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55265

Accession Number: 1984.295.2

Comforter

Dove grey; rectangular; brushed cotton with down fill; square grid machn. qult

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55266

Accession Number: 1984.297.2

Bed

2 invrtd. l-shape pieces with strips & coils; 4 legs; horshair cover

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, horsehair, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55267

Accession Number: 1984.381.2

Night Table

Rectangular; gray; 3 sections; black & orng. front; hinged door; chamber pot

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, glass (material), laminating, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55268

Accession Number: 1984.382.2

Painting

Scroll paintings of abstract figs; black with orange faces

Date: 1980

Maker: Chen, Chi (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 55283

Accession Number: 1984.428.2

Pillow

Rectangular thick feather bed pillow; blue and white ticking stripe; handstitch

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material)

GUSN: 55284

Accession Number: 1984.2387.2

Winter Floral Arrangement Bowl

Straight sided, cream-colored bowl used to hold winter or holiday floral arrangement. Bowl sides have ribbed texture except for area where a decal depicting a holly sprig is applied. Bottom of bowl is marked FTD / FTDA for Florist's Transworld Delivery.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 55285

Accession Number: 1984.771.2

Chair

Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55286

Accession Number: 1964.23B

DEACCESSIONED: Chair

DEACCESSIONED: Continuous-arm back; urn-shaped splat; sabre legs; upholstered slip seat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 55287

Accession Number: 1964.23D

Side Chair

Side chair with serpentine crest, volute ears, and pierced splat. H-shaped stretcher. Round legs. Square seat with corduroy and leather upholstery.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55288

Accession Number: 1987.1442.2

Parlor Chair

Molded rails and legs; round molded back with foliate carving; carved slat.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 55289

Accession Number: 1987.69.3

Fan-back Windsor

Black, painted, fan-back; gold highlights

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55290

Accession Number: 1977.50.2

Chair

Balloon back; round seat with velvet upholstery; "S"-shaped round legs; casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55291

Accession Number: 1987.69.1

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55292

Accession Number: 1987.428.2

Side Chair

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55293

Accession Number: 1987.428.3

Armchair

Armchair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; scrolled arms with carved arm supports; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and strai...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55294

Accession Number: 1987.428.4

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