Historic New England

Alpine Candle Holder

Twisted shaft with hook to one side; taper candle cup at top and extended arm with ring on square drip pan, raised on a tripod base, and additional upright attached to drip pan with hook at midsection and extending through ring to hold candle in place.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2243

Accession Number: 1991.252

Miner's Candle Holder

Cylindrical candle cup on short twisted arm extending to pivoting clamp device and long straight rod; the clamp for rush or splint, the long arm to stick into something.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2244

Accession Number: 1991.253

Spout Lamp

Cylindrical reservoir with spout and circular overhanging top with hinged lid and closing device fits into conforming cup with projection to catch drips, and long upright arm with chain and pick wick.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2245

Accession Number: 1991.254

Candle Sconce & Snuffer

SCONCE A: Rectangular vertically molded back plate with 3/4 circular crimped crest pierced with hanging hole over candle holder and 3/4 circular drip pan; painted black and decorated with red sprigs. SNUFFER B: Conical, with traces of black paint and red leafy devices.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2246

Accession Number: 1991.259AB

Nursery Lamp

A: Base B: Cover C: Pot D: Double boiler/water pan E: Lamp Cylindrical form with handle, stepped circular cover with scroll knob, two triangular projecting vents near top and hinged door pierced with vent holes at base; asphaltum surface stencil-decorated overall with flower heads in gold...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2247

Accession Number: 1991.260A-E

Candle Lamp

Triangular shaped block of wood hollowed at one edge, lined with metal and fitted with candle cup; arched wood handle at flat back; painted dark red.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2248

Accession Number: 1991.261

Tinderbox

A: Holder B: Cover C: Damping disc D: Striker E: Flint Cylindrical form with fitted cover centering [?] a candle holder; base has strap finger hold; interior holds damping disc with flat ring handle, flint and "U"-shaped steel striker.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2249

Accession Number: 1991.262A-E

Spike

Hand-wrought square iron spike.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2250

Accession Number: 1991.263.1

Petticoat Lamp

Conical font with cylindrical filler on flaring base; strap handle; double burners.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 2251

Accession Number: 1991.264

Petticoat Lamp

Conical font with cylindrical filler tube on flaring base; strap handle; single burner.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 2252

Accession Number: 1991.265

Printed Advertisement

No description

Date: 1850-1853

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2253

Accession Number: 1991.266

Land Deed

Framed document signed and sealed from Edmund Marshall of Chebacco in Ipswich to William Bennet, also of Chebacco in Ipswich, accepting seventeen pounds for two and one half acres of Thatch Bank Ground in Chebacco in Ipswich. Signed by Arthur Abbot, Samuel Waite, Edmund Marshall, Hannah Mashall's ma...

Date: 1733

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wax

GUSN: 2254

Accession Number: 1991.267

Printed Advertisement

Small rectangular format printed with text, advertising a profile-cutting business; two profiles of a man (right) and a woman (left) adorn the top two corners of the sheet.

Date: 1808

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2255

Accession Number: 1991.268

Camphene Lamp

Conical font with splayed double burners on saucer-like base with finger hold; lacquered blue finish with circular mirrored reflector held by tin uprights and rectangular plateau attached to burner neck.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2256

Accession Number: 1991.255

Oil Lantern

Small hexagonal form with slightly domed top with a pierced circular vent over glazed panels, held by decorative brass frame, strap brass handle at back, front glazed hinged door opens to peg oil lamp, all raised on three "loop" feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), hammering, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2257

Accession Number: 1991.256AB

Folding Lantern

When open: house-shaped, two sides with shaped openings hold sheets of mica, one side with patent information, one side opens to candle and match storage, and candle holer; wire loop handle; "roof" folds at center and is pierced with vent holes; all painted with brown asphaltum; surface stencil-deco...

Date: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, mica (mineral), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2258

Accession Number: 1991.257

Lamp Box

Rough-hewn box containing tin hand lamp; box fashioned from solid chunk in odd boat shape to specifically fit the small tin oil lamp it contains; rought unfinished interior.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2259

Accession Number: 1991.258A-C

Portrait of Francelia Lyndes

Rectangular format, full-length portrait of little girl, Francelia Lyndes of Cabot, Vermont, against shaded background; hair dark, eyes gray-blue; peach-colored dress, low neckline, puffed sleeves; red shoes; holds a yellow bird with red on wings on index finger of right hand, and a heart-shaped obj...

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Possibly Brewster, John, Jr., 1766-1854 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2260

Accession Number: 1991.269

Quillwork Sconce

Black painted shadow box frame with shaped crest and molded front edge enclosing elaborate polychrome bouquet of flowers held in a basket resting on a bed of dried green moss and sea shells within a meandering flowerhead and leafy vine border; worked with rolled pieces of colored paper, some painted...

Date: 1720-1740

Maker: Possibly Rindge, Ann (Odiorne) (Maker)

Material: mica (mineral), paper (fiber product), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 2261

Accession Number: 1991.270

Crystallophone

Lidded trapezoidal case of pine, the inside of the lid and inner case edges decorated with faux-wood graining. Case interior painted green. Fifteen thin rectangular glass plates, held in place and suspended on faded red ribbon with domed iron tacks at each end. Compass of two diatonic octaves of C t...

Date: 19th century

Maker: Probin, Walter (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2262

Accession Number: 1991.271

Candle Mold

Rectangular wooden frame (pine or oak) with slab ends, having arched cut-outs at base, and containing 24 pewter candle molds.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Webb, W. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin alloy

GUSN: 2263

Accession Number: 1991.272

Transitional Side Chair

Transitional side chair; vasiform splat; rush seat; turned legs and ball feet on front; turned front stretcher; straight stretchers on sides and back; painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 2114

Accession Number: 1991.126.6

Butterfly Table

Drop-leaf (butterfly) table with unpainted square top and drawer; legs have baluster and ring turnings with plain stretchers; base appears to have original red paint. (See accession file for further details).

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2115

Accession Number: 1991.127

Windsor Armchair

One of pair of armchairs, sack back windsor form with arched crest rail over seven spindles, carved arm "steps" to knuckled handhold resting on four short spindles and turned arms supports; carved oval saddle seat on four splayed baluster turned legs; painted dark green, seat painted red-brown.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2116

Accession Number: 1991.128.1

Windsor Armchair

One of pair of armchairs, sack back windsor form with arched crest rail over seven spindles, carved arm "steps" to knuckled handhold resting on four short spindles and turned arms supports; carved oval saddle seat on four splayed baluster turned legs; painted dark green, seat painted red-brown.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2117

Accession Number: 1991.128.2

Joint Table

Rectangular overhanging top on base with straight beaded-edge skirt and four baluster turned legs on 3/4 round ball feet; rectangular stretchers, old Spanish Brown paint.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2118

Accession Number: 1991.129

Footstool with Hooked Covering

Painted Windsor footstool; rectangular top upholstered in hand-hooked fabric with felt skirt; four turned splay legs.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2119

Accession Number: 1991.130

Hanging Spice Cupboard

Wall-mounted cupboard, five short-lipped drawers (2 over 2 over 1); carved and scrolled crest with large hole for mounting; small brass pulls

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2120

Accession Number: 1991.131

Ladle

Georgian silver and wood ladle with slender turned handle and silver bowl.

Date: 1768

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2121

Accession Number: 1991.132

Punch Bowl

Footed, finely potted pearlware with underglaze blue; geometric and floral sprig decoration; interior reads "BRANDY & WATER" encircled.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, throwing (pottery technique), underglazing

GUSN: 2122

Accession Number: 1991.133

Candlestick

Brass petticoat candlestick with medial drip pan.

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2123

Accession Number: 1991.134

Pipe

Brass-bound, long iron pipe with small bowl.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2124

Accession Number: 1991.135

Bell Metal Pot with Three Legs and Long Handle

Bell metal pot; three straight legs; long handle with inscription.

Date: 1730

Maker: Langworthy, Lawrence, d. 1739 (Maker)

Material: bell metal, casting (process)

GUSN: 2125

Accession Number: 1991.136

Bell Metal Pot with Three Legs and Handle

Bell-metal pot; three straight legs (3 1/2" long); and long handle with inscription.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: Cox (Maker)

Material: bell metal, casting (process)

GUSN: 2126

Accession Number: 1991.137

Teakettle

Globular cast iron with large spout and handle; cover has screw-on brass knob; three tiny legs, marked.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2127

Accession Number: 1991.138

Trivet

Square, four-legged, with slatted grate, and long handle attached. (See accession file for further details).

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2128

Accession Number: 1991.139

Carved Wooden Candle Box with Sliding Lid

Rectangular with sliding cover, chip carved decoration, cover carved with two pinwheels within a sawtooth border; three sides carved with cross-hatched diamond pattern within a sawtooth border; painted red.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: chip carving, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2129

Accession Number: 1991.140AB

Rule or Yardstick

Hand carved, hand numbered and divided 1-36.

Date: 1747

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2130

Accession Number: 1991.141

Paint-decorated Oval Wooden Box

Oval wooden box with straight lap, painted mustard yellow; fitted cover with tapered lap, decorated with floral spray in green, red and pink.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2131

Accession Number: 1991.142AB

Desk Box

Rectangular form with hinged slant lid opening to well with two drawers (one missing); conforming case with molded base (front only), iron butterfly hinges and lock plate; lid has cleats at underside, painted red.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2132

Accession Number: 1991.143

Table Rug

Small oriental table rug

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2133

Accession Number: 1991.144

Sewing Box

Shallow oval form with fitted lid, two tapered swallow-tail finger laps, lid top grain painted, box painted rose-red.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2134

Accession Number: 1991.145AB

Pantry Box

Pantry box; oval form, conforming cover, with four tapered finger laps, painted yellow, interior with divider.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2135

Accession Number: 1991.146AB

Pantry Box

Oval bentwood form with fitted lid, four tapering swallowtail finger laps, painted red.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2136

Accession Number: 1991.147AB

Pantry Box

Oval form with fitted lid, five tapering swallowtail finger laps, painted blue-green (slate blue).

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2137

Accession Number: 1991.148AB

Spit Box

Round bentwood form with four tapering finger laps, bentwood rim with straight lap, held together with brass tacks, natural finish.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2138

Accession Number: 1991.149

Pantry Box

Shaker-style, oval, covered, one finger (pointing left) on box, one finger (pointing right) on cover, machine made tacks; painted blue (shows green under cover).

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2139

Accession Number: 1991.150AB

Pantry Box

Oval benwood form with fitted lid, two tapering laps (Harvard style: one pointed left, one pointing right), held with brass tacks; painted green.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2140

Accession Number: 1991.151AB

Pantry Box

Shaker cheese or spice box: round bentwood form with fitted cover, straight laps held with copper tacks, ochre stain (paint), interior of box also painted.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 2141

Accession Number: 1991.152AB

Pantry Box

Round bentwood form with fitted cover, painted blue, straight laps held with iron tacks, swinging bail handle with painted wooden hand-hold.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 2142

Accession Number: 1991.153AB

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