Historic New England

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19471

Accession Number: 1998.4432.7

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19472

Accession Number: 1998.4432.8

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19473

Accession Number: 1998.4432.9

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19474

Accession Number: 1998.4432.10

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19475

Accession Number: 1998.4432.11

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; floral branches decoration scattered around perimeter of napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19476

Accession Number: 1998.4432.12

Napkin

White linen damask napkin; band around perimeter made up of small squares; scattered floral sprig decoration w/ in band.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material)

GUSN: 19477

Accession Number: 1998.4433

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19478

Accession Number: 1998.4435.1

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19479

Accession Number: 1998.4435.2

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19480

Accession Number: 1998.4435.3

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19481

Accession Number: 1998.4435.4

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19482

Accession Number: 1998.4435.6

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19483

Accession Number: 1998.4435.5

Napkin

Small linen napkins w/ embroidered "T"; plain white w/ stubbled band around edges.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19484

Accession Number: 1998.4435.7

Table mat

One embroidered linen table mat w/ embroidered "T"; flower-like shape w/ four leaves or petals; small embroidered foliate decoration under "T"; stubbled band around edges; white.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 19485

Accession Number: 1998.4436

Napkin

Plain white linen napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 19486

Accession Number: 1998.4437.1

Napkin

Plain white linen napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 19487

Accession Number: 1998.4437.2

Napkin

Plain white linen napkin.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 19488

Accession Number: 1998.4437.3

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 19989

Accession Number: 1963.250

Fireplace tongs

Pair of tongs, steel w/ brass finial. Hinge of tongs closed w/ hand-wrought bent nail. Finial-ball and ring turned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19990

Accession Number: 1998.577

Jamb hook

Brass jamb hook set horizontally to be used as holder for fireplace t & e. Hook shaped like open "C". 2 screws into wall.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19991

Accession Number: 1998.578

Andiron

Wrought iron andirons w/ brass urn finials.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19992

Accession Number: 1998.579AB

Poker

Poker, steel w/ brass urn finial. Poker angled at bottom 90 degrees and bulbous in 2 places along steel rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19993

Accession Number: 1998.580

Pot

Cast iron pot on 3 legs w/ handle; fire scarring on bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19994

Accession Number: 1998.581

Firescreen

Brass folding firescreen, four panels joined by finial-topped brass rod. Tightly-meshed screen.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19995

Accession Number: 1998.582

Whisk broom

Small handleless whisk broom, fastened w/ thread and wire. Topped w/ metal cap and hanger.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 19996

Accession Number: 1998.583

Fire brand set

Birch logfire starter kit, souvenir of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Small birch log hollowed out to serve as container for pine "firebrands". Rawhide strap serves as handle. Paper instructions.

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: Birchcraft Studio (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19997

Accession Number: 1998.584

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, molded ceramic w/ relief design of lilies and butterflies; design w/ blue background and banded neck; cap banded w/ pointed top.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19998

Accession Number: 1998.585

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, view of Heidelberg on front; relief of man drinking out of goblet and brweing machine on sides; German writing inscribed on front.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19999

Accession Number: 1998.586

This aerial view of Havre shows sailing vessels in the harbor and canals docking. Ships are seen in the ocean to the left and figures are seen on city streets and along the docks. Mounted in a one inch silver and gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Ch. Fichot (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 20000

Accession Number: 1998.587

Oriental rug

Oriental rug in red and blue, 2 fringed edges. Multiple rectangular borders and primary diamond shape in pattern.

Date: 1960-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20001

Accession Number: 1998.588

Tracery

Wooden Gothic tracery; painted grey.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 20002

Accession Number: 1964.397A

Curtain rod

Curtain rod, wooden w/ rings; ball shape on each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20003

Accession Number: 1998.589

Window curtain

Window curtain including valance (A), 2 tails (B&C) and 2 tie-backs (D&E). A)= Yellow swag bunched twice. Fringe and tassles (orange, yellow and brown); 2 small connected side tails of copper satin (see receipt). Austrian valance. B&C)= Yellow side tails w/ white cotton back. (Receipt says wheat...

Date: 1972

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 20004

Accession Number: 1998.590A-E

Capital

Oak capital, possibly for half-round pilaster.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 20005

Accession Number: 1965.144

Box

Red composition box. Small geometrical design on sides (diamond shapes) and busy floral design on top (rose and leaf shapes).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), composition (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 20006

Accession Number: 1998.591AB

Blotter

Leather blotter w/ wooden handle. Leather patterned like crocodile skin. Base of blotter curved and covered w/ paper. Blots of ink on base.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20007

Accession Number: 1998.592

Etagere

Etagere, 5 shelves w/ carved edges. Spool-turned supporting arms w/ finial tops. Stained dark brown. Currently containing a shelf clock, lidded box and dictionaries and Bibles.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20008

Accession Number: 1998.265

Trinket box

Japanese lacquered box w/ hinged lid. Gilt decoration on lid, mostly floral detail.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20009

Accession Number: 1998.266

Graining rollers

Boxed set of rollers for graining wood. Three rubber rollers w/ different incised designs. In a box w/ paper-grained exterior.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), rubber (material)

GUSN: 20010

Accession Number: 1998.267.1-4

Shelf clock

Shelf clock, black marble w/ ormolu trim. Mounted w/ statue of Columbus in armor. Roman numeral dial w/ faded inscription.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 20011

Accession Number: 1998.268

Portrait of Joseph Armstrong

Chest-length oil portrait of a man, Joseph Armstrong, with his right shoulder slightly further away than his left but facing forward. He has light brown hair, gray/green eyes and is wearing a black bow and jacket with a white shirt. Framed in a plain 1 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20012

Accession Number: 1998.269

Tilt-top table

Rosewood tilt-top table w/ inlaid top featuring birds surrounded by wreath of flowers and leaves. Twisted baluster and carved tripod legs. Drop pendant finial beneath baluster.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20013

Accession Number: 1998.270

Sofa

Sofa, part of a parlor set. Tri-partite serpentine back and crest rail with grape cluster ornamentation carved on mid-section. Skirt repeats similar shape and detail. Scrolled arms and cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20014

Accession Number: 1998.271.1

Screw

Iron forged wood screws; no taper/blunt end. Painted black. Possibly one missing. A-E: Round head. F: Countersunk head.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20015

Accession Number: 1967.108C-G

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20016

Accession Number: 1998.271.2

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20017

Accession Number: 1998.271.3

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back w/ grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20018

Accession Number: 1998.271.4

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20019

Accession Number: 1998.271.5

Ladies Arm Chair

Ladies' arm chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Slanted arms with short scrolled stiles beneath. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20020

Accession Number: 1998.271.6

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