Historic New England

Card Table

Card table with scroll legs with a pair of casters, a columnar pillar with heavy base, concave-shaped rails, and a molded top.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41807

Accession Number: 1933.6702

Card table

Card table. Empire style. Brilliant flame mahogany veneer; hinged top; ogee shaped skirt; open lyre-shaped support. Rests on square plinth.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 41819

Accession Number: 1987.101

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 41827

Accession Number: 1986.1238

Throw Rug

Rectangular flat woven; coarse earth tone wool weft yarns; off-white cotton warp. Geometric pattern; beige panel with stylized star in center. Brown zig-zag-like design border; fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 41828

Accession Number: 1986.797

Pilaster Capital

Corinthian pilaster cap, now painted white and grey with the foliation picked out in gold.

Date: 1728

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41831

Accession Number: 1935.358

Dish

Stainless steel footed dish with flared rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), stainless steel

GUSN: 41846

Accession Number: 1986.1232

Bobeche

Clear glass bobeche with golf ray pattern

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41847

Accession Number: 1986.1217

Globe

Frosted vase-shaped clear glass globe with leaf and berry motifs on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41848

Accession Number: 1986.1264

Globe

Plain clear glass tall baluster-shaped globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 41849

Accession Number: 1986.1265

Soap Dish

No description

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 41850

Accession Number: 1986.1252.2

Butter Dish

Silver-plated butter dish with honey combed patterned top with button finial, pierced inner ring.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 41851

Accession Number: 1986.1231

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ turned finials for portiere.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19893

Accession Number: 1998.241

Library steps

Library steps (walnut?) w/ carpeted top and two lower steps. Carved ornamental legs and side stretchers; vase-and-ring turned stretchers at back and front. Steps fold into central piece.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19894

Accession Number: 1998.242

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 15 3/4 in. of the respective German city surrounded by twnety-two smaller images of buildings, statues and monuments. In the central image people are visting a large Gothic monument w/ multiple spires. The city is laid out in the background. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt fr...

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Ammon, W. (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19895

Accession Number: 1998.235.3

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear head at end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19896

Accession Number: 1920.256.6

Lithograph

Print has central image 8 3/4 X 14 1/2 in. which features pedestrians on a bridge overlooking the river, ships, bridge and city in the background. 27 smaller images of buildings, monuments and statues surround the central image. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Haun (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19897

Accession Number: 1998.235.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19898

Accession Number: 1998.602.2

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19899

Accession Number: 1998.602.3

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19900

Accession Number: 1998.602.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19901

Accession Number: 1998.602.5

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19902

Accession Number: 1998.602.6

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19903

Accession Number: 1998.602.7

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19904

Accession Number: 1998.602.8

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19905

Accession Number: 1998.602.9

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19906

Accession Number: 1998.602.10

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19907

Accession Number: 1998.602.11

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19908

Accession Number: 1998.602.12

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19909

Accession Number: 1998.602.13

Box of nutpicks

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19910

Accession Number: 1998.602.1

Lithograph

Statue of a man, Frederick the Great, on horseback. The statue reads: "Freidr. D. Grossen/ Freidr. Wilh D III/ MDCCCXXXX/ Vollendunt Fr. W. V./ MDCCCLI." Men and men on horses are on the body of the monument and women are found on the top beneath the man on the statue. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Nobrs (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19911

Accession Number: 1998.243

Bust

Plaster bust of Henry Clay; cloth draped around figure's neck.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 19912

Accession Number: 1998.244

Bust of Daniel Webster

Plaster bust of Daniel Webster; cloth draped around figure's neck.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 19913

Accession Number: 1998.245

Bust

Plaster bust of John C. Calhoun; cloth draped around figure's neck.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 19914

Accession Number: 1998.246

Bookcase

Walnut? Large four-part bookcase w/ glazed doors on top and panel doors on base. Prominent cornice; arched window treatment on top repeated as smaller wooden paneling on base.

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: Devitt (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19915

Accession Number: 1998.247

Trivet

Trivet, Minton tile w/ blue decoration supported by wire frame; square shape w/ 4 squares at corners connected by transfer pattern.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Mintons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19916

Accession Number: 1998.249

Trivet

Octagonal trivet w/ transfer print along the sides and image of bird on branch w/ pink buds on the front; 4 brass legs on bottom.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glazing (coating), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19917

Accession Number: 1998.250

Trivet

Circular brass trivet w/ Chinese characters; openwork form w/ 4 brass legs.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), openwork

GUSN: 19918

Accession Number: 1998.251

Drop-leaf table

Mahogany pedestal drop-leaf table. Turtle base w/ bun feet on casters. Side drawers curved.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19919

Accession Number: 1998.252

Tablecloth

Woven striped tablecloth w/ fringed edges. Vertical stripes and detailing. Primarily yellow and red striped interspersed w/ complex weave. Crescent moon/star design most noticeable in blue, red and brown. Large fringe tied twice to create diamond shape.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19920

Accession Number: 1998.253.1

Electrified oil lamp

Table lamp, pressed glass w/ milk glass shade; body is wine goblet shaped w/ domed shade; lamp electrified at some point.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: B & H (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material), openwork

GUSN: 19921

Accession Number: 1998.254

Rug

Hooked rug, mauve with white center. Blue and brown medallion shapes and three roses on either side. Bud-flower-bud in vertical formation. Bottom of rug bordered with burlap. Design of flowers bordered in rag pieces.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19922

Accession Number: 1998.255

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border. White, green, red and blue--primary colors.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19923

Accession Number: 1998.256

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Large black border. Red, orange, black, red, blue, pink--primary colors.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19924

Accession Number: 1998.257

Braided rug

Rug, braided border with inset of Wilton carpet, pattern of scrolls in green. Inset measures 26 1/2 x 12 1/2". Braided pattern of rug primarily black, blue and red.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile), hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19925

Accession Number: 1998.258

Stairway rug

Wilton stair carpet. Design--red diamond/medallion shape, bordered w/ darker edge, red and blue. Rug folded in 7 locations in order to make curve of stairs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19926

Accession Number: 1998.259

Lace curtain

One of pair of lace curtain panels in door side lights. Hemmed and attached to rods on top and bottom, bunched. Lace design of flower (daisy?).

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19927

Accession Number: 1998.260.1

Lace curtain

One of pair of lace curtain panels in door side lights. Hemmed and attached to rods on top and bottom, bunched. Lace design of flower (daisy?).

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19928

Accession Number: 1998.260.2

Window shades

Pair of painted muslin strips simulating painted window shades. Extended oval shape painted--stripes green, silver and mustard.

Date: 1980-1983

Maker: Conboy, Doreen (Maker)

Material: muslin, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19929

Accession Number: 1998.261

Umbrella

Long handled silk umbrella, brown and black pinstripe w/ 1 1/2" black border. Top of umbrella clasped w/ a button. Black silk bow on handle. Base of handle shaped like closed hook.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Lyon (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19930

Accession Number: 1998.262

Walking stick

Maple walking stick w/ ivory handle. Inlaid silver and brass (at base). Hole near top of stick for handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ivory (tooth component), maple (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 19931

Accession Number: 1998.263

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