Historic New England

Electric lamp

Cast brass feniform finial on iron rod shaft w/ scrolled adjustable arm w/ hammered metal leaves enclosing light socket; scrolled tripod base.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 50737

Accession Number: 1986.198

Redware pitcher, oversized, of urn shape w/ deep straight neck and thick reeded shoulder-to-body strap handle; w/ incised wavy lines to neck and incised banding to shoulder area. Covered overall w/ yellow glaze w/ greenish tint and decorated w/ bold asterisk-like designs in brown slip. C-spout broke...

Date: 1720-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50738

Accession Number: 1986.199

Footstool

Footstool. Mahogany feet, modern upholstery. Modern woven green, blue, and beige even weave upholstery. Knobs at each end. Rests on mahogany bun feet.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50739

Accession Number: 1986.200

Print

Color reproduction showing 4 woodpeckers on a dead branch w/ grape vine; cream mat w/ gilt; narrow molded frame.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50740

Accession Number: 1986.201

Dish Towel

Rectangular white linen towel hemmed at each end and printed in center w/ rose and pink field w/ blue and tan oblong and circular reserve w/ white swimming swan. Field enclosed by a blue border w/ rose -pink holly leaves.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 50741

Accession Number: 1986.202

Bottle

Clear glass slightly flaring rim and neck on cylindrical body; weighted at base

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50742

Accession Number: 1986.204

Trinket box

Rectangular box w/ domed hinged lid; decorated w/ drips and dot gesso pattern and painted gold. The center of lid w/ square-shaped reserve w/ polychrome printed profile (necklength) of a woman in a red hood. Interior of box lined w/ cream-colored paper printed overall w/ gold star and dot pattern.

Date: 1945-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50743

Accession Number: 1986.205

Table lamp

Dark green urn form on a square base; decorated w/ bands of leaves at shoulder and base of body of urn.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 50744

Accession Number: 1986.206

Bed Warmer

Shallow copper pan w/ brass cover punched w/ designs of circles and scrolls; flat iron handle w/ hook end.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50745

Accession Number: 1986.207

Fireplace Broom

Rough hewn wood handle and red dyed bristles; leather loop at the top end.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50746

Accession Number: 1986.208

Fireplace shovel

Cast brass belted ball and baluster handle w/ steel shaft and iron shovel.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50747

Accession Number: 1986.210

Bellows

A tear drop shape body w/ flaring handles; leather sides and decorated strips held in place w/ brass tacks. Baluster form brass tip. Painted or stained brown.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 50748

Accession Number: 1986.211

Bucket

Brass cylindrical form tapers to flat bottom; the rim reinforced w/ iron band held by copper rivets; iron bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 50749

Accession Number: 1986.212

Candlestick

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised with 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50750

Accession Number: 1986.213.1

Landscape

Landscape view of salt marshes with five dome-shaped stacks of hay on stilts in watery area with ducks flying and swimming under a cloudy sky. Predominant colors are beiges, blues, brown and white. Horizontal format; gray-green mat board and a white frame with white liner.

Date: 1966

Maker: Brown, Dorothy D. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 50751

Accession Number: 1986.214

Candlesnuffer

Ribbed bell-shaped cup on twisted handle w/ ball finial.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50752

Accession Number: 1986.215

Fender

C shape w/ three belted ball finials on rounded brass rail. Iron frame w/ 11 iron posts; 5 vertical (?) and 6 horizontal bands of heavier wire w/ top band of swagged wire.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 50753

Accession Number: 1986.216

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of "Catharine Adams Little" seated facing front wearing dark, long-sleeved dress w/ belt and white cap; right hand holding spectacles and left arm resting on a table w/ gadrooned edge. Subject probably about 75 years old. Molded and veneered wood frame w/ inner ...

Date: 1885-1900 ?

Maker: Notman Photo Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Photographic studio) Bigelow & Jordan (Framer)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50754

Accession Number: 1986.217

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Alphabet sampler with bees, birds, and urn with flowers. Enclosed by a flowering border. Worked in shades of green, yellow, pink, blue, and black. Silk and linen threads on a linen ground. Molded (twentieth-century) gilt frame.

Date: 1806

Maker: Little, Abigail, 1787-1871 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 50755

Accession Number: 1986.218

Candlestick

Each w/ flared lip on cylindrical candle socket; turned shaft; saucer base.

Date: 1900-1950 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50756

Accession Number: 1986.219.1

Covered dish

Drum form; the top (a) is slightly domed w/ flower form knop transfer-printed w/ polychrome flowers and ornes; base (b) w/ molded masks at sides--transfer printed w/ French peasant scenes after "H. Loux"; body cream-colored.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50757

Accession Number: 1986.221AB

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50558

Accession Number: 1985.737.3

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50559

Accession Number: 1985.737.4

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50560

Accession Number: 1985.737.5

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50561

Accession Number: 1985.737.6

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50562

Accession Number: 1985.737.7

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50563

Accession Number: 1985.737.8

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50564

Accession Number: 1985.737.9

Platter

A blue transfer printed pearlware footed platter with grooves and a well. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern and an outer foliate border.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50565

Accession Number: 1985.738.1

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50566

Accession Number: 1985.738.30

Bed

Empire Bedstead, mahogany

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50567

Accession Number: 1985.743A

Footboard

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50568

Accession Number: 1985.743B

Bed

No description

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50569

Accession Number: 1985.743C

Bed

Part of an Empire bedstead.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50570

Accession Number: 1985.743D

Wallpaper

Large wallpaper panel framed under glass. Rainbow / irise ground of grey and green with polychrome scenic motif of Chinoiserie pagoda, foliage and figure. Entire design enclosed in a white gothic arch border. Plain white wooden frame.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50571

Accession Number: 1985.748

Portrait

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50572

Accession Number: 1985.751.1

Portrait

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50573

Accession Number: 1985.751.2

Assumption of the Virgin

Assumption of the Virgin in blue, numerous putti, and serpent below. Gilt frame.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: After Murillo or Maratta (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50574

Accession Number: 1985.752

Landscape Painting

Saltbox house connected to additions, under large tree.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 50575

Accession Number: 1985.758

Unfinished bedspread

Cotton top; stuffed and corded basket; flowering long stemmed plant framed by entwining flowering grapevine wreath open at top and tied in bow knot at base. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, textiles, whitework

GUSN: 50576

Accession Number: 1985.761

Chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrollso n arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50577

Accession Number: 1986.1

Chair

Chair. Maple slip seat, modern oak corner blocks, upholstery. Serpentine crest rail with carved molding and central carved demilune acanthus motif. Pierced splat with central four-looped knot, slip seat. shaped skirt, block-and-baluster-turned stretchers. Rests on pad feet,

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 50578

Accession Number: 1986.2

Powder Horn

Green powder horn with geometric border at tip, rounded wood plug with remnants of yellow paint. Engraved images include naval battle and fortified city (Quebec), a whale, swags, and horse-like animals, and whaling scene.

Date: 1768-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50579

Accession Number: 1986.4

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50580

Accession Number: 1986.5A

Bedspread

Candlewicking; large octagon motif with floral medallion in center; four trees attached to octagon pointing inward. Surrounded by swirling floral lines framed by open two banded swag garland; floral motifs inside; dangling tassels. Sawtooth border along edges.

Date: 1821

Maker: Sprague, Abagail S. (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 50581

Accession Number: 1986.6

Sewing Box

A rectangular brown 'ribbed' leather with brass studs. It has a slightly domed hinged lid with a brass bail handle and filigree clasp. It is silk lined with a fitted interior and oval mirror.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, lining (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 50582

Accession Number: 1986.8

Trinket Box

Of rectangular form with a ringed lid and gilt wash. It is incised and has a Renaissance style decoration. It is heightened with red, blue, green and gold paint.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wash technique, gilding, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50583

Accession Number: 1986.9

Tavern Table

Table with round top, straight skirt and tapered legs. Faux painted grain base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), graining, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50584

Accession Number: 1986.10

Fruit Dish

A conforming underplate to dish 1986.11A.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Alcock, J. & G., 1839-1846 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50585

Accession Number: 1986.11A-B

Punch Bowl

It is circular with a flared footring. It is transfer printed in black with a tree-of-lie and floral pattern on the interior and repeated on the exterior. It is hand painted in lustrous pink, blue, brown and green.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: E.M. & Co (Maker) E. Malkin & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50586

Accession Number: 1986.12

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