Historic New England

Hooked Rug

Rectangular with black cloth bound edges; composed of squares with stripes, stripes and stars and three with floral centers; cut down from larger rug; tan, rose, black, brown predominant.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4285

Accession Number: 1977.524

Rug

Intersecting diagonal lines of blue and green form cubes; cubes enclose multicolor stripes; narrow black border; black cotton binding.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4286

Accession Number: 1977.525

Rug

Round machine hooked yarn rug; natural and green backgrounds with center floral medallion and borders of flowers and oak leaves, mixed colors.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, machine-made, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4287

Accession Number: 1977.526

Rug

Oval machine hooked yarn rug, two colors of green as background with floral and leaf borders and medallions of beige, brown, gold and rose.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), machine-made, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4288

Accession Number: 1977.527

Shades of brown with red accents; central four point star with arrows extending from each point and midway between each; star has red cross a center; borders of step sided triangles brown borders with red center.

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: Native American (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 4289

Accession Number: 1977.528

Rug

Oval with four pink flowers each with three green leaves; two on long ends also clustered with three blue blossoms; swirl background of browns and grey.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, rayon, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4290

Accession Number: 1977.529

Rug

Rectangular rug with hooked vine and leaf pattern in shades of orange, green and brown on dark beige background; brown border on outer edges.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 4291

Accession Number: 1977.530

Rug

Geometric patchwork or parquet-like design; large squares with white border and blue corner blocks; contains rust-colored square within which is square divided into four squares: two yellow, two green; squares between are brown and blue striped; black border.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4292

Accession Number: 1977.531

Rocking Armchair

Slightly bowed rectangular woven splint back with rear sausage turned stiles canted backward with ring and ball turned finial; simple plank arms supported by vasi-turned front legs extending beyond woven flag seat becoming above wide rockers; two stretchers each side, one at rear; two simple ring an...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4293

Accession Number: 1977.532A

Rocking Armchair

Slightly bowed rectangular woven splint back with rear sausage turned stiles canted backward with ring and ball turned finial; simple plank arms supported by vasi-turned front legs extending beyond woven flag seat becoming above wide rockers; two stretchers each side, one at rear; two simple ring an...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4294

Accession Number: 1977.532B

Rocking Armchair

Rectangular woven splint back enclosed by slightly canted rear stiles terminating in acorn finials; simple plank arms supported by front stiles with ring and vase turned between arms and woven flag seat; two dowel stretchers on each side; one on the rear and two ring turned stretchers on the front; ...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4295

Accession Number: 1977.533

Slat-back Rocking Armchair

Vertical slat back enclosed by sausage turned rear stiles, canted backward and terminating in ring and ball finials; simple plank arms supported by front legs becoming stiles with angular vase turnings above woven splint flag seat; legs taper and terminate in a flattened ball foot above wide rockers...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4296

Accession Number: 1977.534

Armchair

Three horizontal shaped slats with curved tips enclosed by canted stiles with ring and ball turned finials, shaped plank arms supported by front stiles that are ring and vase turned between arms and woven splint flag seat; legs terminate in a tapered vase shape; two plain stretchers on each side, on...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4297

Accession Number: 1977.535

Dropleaf Table

Nearly round drop leaf table top with molded edges, plain apron, simple ring turned legs which taper and terminate in an inverted vase turning foot; painted matte black.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4298

Accession Number: 1977.536

Photograph

Framed photo of Sally Barrell Wood in crimson velvet covered frame with nickle plated oval liner.

Date: ca. 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 4299

Accession Number: 1977.537

Pen and Ink Stand

A) Rectangular, painted, tin-plated stand divided into four sections (three small and one entire length); gallery-type sides and dividing walls with pierced design; four pewter paw-shaped feet; B, C) Cube-shaped colorless glass bottles capped with circular brass tops, shaped to fit into back section...

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), iron (metal), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 4300

Accession Number: 1977.538A-C

Letter Seal

Circular metal stamp or head with face of cast grid pattern; attached to simple turned wooden handle; for sealing wax.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4301

Accession Number: 1977.539

Letter Seal

Oval metal stamp or head with cast and incised design on face of script initials (possibly "TJ") framed by concentric rings and banded edge; ivory handle with ring and vasi-form turnings; for sealing wax.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 4302

Accession Number: 1977.605

Spectacles

Brass framed spectacles with rectangular lenses, two hinged arms bowed slightly at ends; right arm marked "14" (stamped).

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4303

Accession Number: 1977.606.1

Spectacle Case

Black pressed paper case; elongated flattened cylindrical form; not original to this pair of spectacles.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4304

Accession Number: 1977.606.2

Receipt

Piece of a bill of payment; laid paper with handwritten ink inscription in script: "Boston Sep. 20 1763 / Errors Excepted / Joseph Barrell." Glazed and framed in a gilt molded wooden frame with mitred corners.

Date: 1763

Maker: Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4305

Accession Number: 1977.607

Snuffbox

Round box consisting of lid fitting over conforming bottom; typical glossy, painted black surface with traces of polychrome decoration on top.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 4306

Accession Number: 1977.608AB

Brazier and Pan

A) Circular brass and copper body with pierced bottom decorated in heart, circular and oval motif; three brass projections on rim joined with copper rivets; turned wooden handle attached to brass socket which is attached to side with copper plate and rivets. B) Circular spun and hammered brass pan w...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), hammering, iron (metal), oak (wood), piercing

GUSN: 4307

Accession Number: 1977.609AB

Teakettle

Squat round body with flat bottom, goose neck shaped spout; rigid C-shaped handle; dovetailed construction; copper exterior, tinned on inside; circular slightly domed top with turned copper finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tinning

GUSN: 4308

Accession Number: 1977.610AB

Hanging Lantern

Square box-shaped body of painted black tin framing two amber and two red transparent glass panes; top edge and side edges decorated with applied zig-zag and scroll-shaped bands; one side hinged as door; pyramidal top surmounted by ring for hanging; four ball feet; tin and brass burner socket with s...

Date: 1895-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4309

Accession Number: 1977.611

Lamp

Oil lamp, electrified; Molded colorless glass body; octagonal vasi-form font decorated with Greek key design around top; octagonally faceted columnar support terminating in tapered octagonal base.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 4310

Accession Number: 1977.612

Snuffbox

Circular body consisting of lid fitted to conforming bottom; burled wood veneer; circular inlaid decoration in centers of top and bottom.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4311

Accession Number: 1977.613AB

Inkwell

Cube-shaped colorless glass body; circular mouth fitted with hinged brass top with inner cap device that screws closed; designed for travel.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 4312

Accession Number: 1977.614

Buttonhook

Elongated steel shaft with crook hook end; simply turned and shaped wooden handle.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4313

Accession Number: 1977.615

Tape Measure

Muslin tape measure with steel ring attached at beginning; printed black numerals; originally designed to be housed in a case; case missing.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 4314

Accession Number: 1977.616

Busk

Non-functional souvenir busk with flattened rectangular shaped body with rounded ends; hole in handle, probably for hanging; low relief decorative carving of floral, grape and bird motif with traces of polychrome highlights; once had circular inlay details (probably mother-of-pearl).

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4315

Accession Number: 1977.617

Ruler

15" rule with various scales printed and lightly impressed; possibly originally a 24" or 36" rule.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4316

Accession Number: 1977.618

Engravings on British Sites

Four images on folded circular paper; views of The Crystal Palace, Thames Tunnel, The Thames Tunnel, and a riverview; handcolored engravings designed for optical viewer or "magic lantern" type toy.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Mathewson, J.J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 4317

Accession Number: 1977.619

Tieback

Black transer-printed bust length portrait of woman with large, brimmed hat on circular white enamel field; set into circular brass frame with molded edge and concentric ringed decoration; mounted on turned shank with iron screw.

Date: 1745-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint, iron (metal)

GUSN: 4318

Accession Number: 1977.620

Box

Rectangular shape with dovetailed corner construction; designed for conforming lid (missing); use undetermined; possibly trinket box.

Date: 1785-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4319

Accession Number: 1977.621

Fireplace Shovel

Shovel with brass finials ending in a ball going down to a bulbous turning. Shovel has flaired bottom.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3917

Accession Number: 1977.260.1

Fireplace Tongs

brass finials ending in a ball going down to a bulbous turning.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3918

Accession Number: 1977.260.2

Jamb Hook

Jambhook with oval support holding curved hook.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3919

Accession Number: 1977.261AB

Stool

round top, splayed turned legs, grooved at point where stretchers join; two stretchers have later screws and nails holding them in; natural finish; remnants of both a red stain and black paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3920

Accession Number: 1977.262

Drop-leaf Table

Table with cabriole legs, pad feet, oval top, interesting construction.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 3921

Accession Number: 1977.263

Corner Chair

Corner or Roundabout chair. Black walnut with white pine and soft maple frame. Molded crest rail with two solid vasiform back splats. Vase-and-ring turned stiles. Rounded front seat with plain skirt. Carved central knee block terminates in a cabriole leg with pad foot. Swelled stretchers with ...

Date: 1740-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3922

Accession Number: 1977.264

Armchair

Hoopback, with turned legs and low arms.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3923

Accession Number: 1977.265

Gate-leg Table

Gateleg table with a round top, drop leaves, vase turned legs with swing legs and button feet.

Date: 1710-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3924

Accession Number: 1977.266

Candlestick

square base with beaded decoration circular shaft with fluting near base, going up to square top. Original bobeche are square with beading. Removable.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3925

Accession Number: 1977.267AB

Tray

Plain oval tray with pierced gallery painted black.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), piercing

GUSN: 3926

Accession Number: 1977.268

Coffee Urn

Pear-shaped body on three cabriole legs; brass handle and spout domed-shaped cover topped by a finial; spigot is missing from spout.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3927

Accession Number: 1977.269A

Tray

Oval tray with solid gallery, cut outs in gallery for handles gilt decoration of roses on inside of tray, roses and acorns form border on inside of gallery.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3928

Accession Number: 1977.270