Historic New England

Side chair

Empire side chair w/ scalloped crest and solid lyre splat. Cabriole front legs; back legs slightly flared. Slip-set reupholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18583

Accession Number: 1998.1266

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ a carved crest of grapes and leaves, scrolled knuckles on arms. Metal supports running beneath arms. Rococo Revival upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18584

Accession Number: 1998.1267

Slipper chair

Slipper chair w/ low arms. Curved crest, stiles, and legs. On casters. Upholstered in printed cretonne.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18585

Accession Number: 1998.1268

Footstool

Footstool, formerly a child's Windsor rocker, now upholstered in printed cretonne on top and as a skirt. Original rocker legs (painted green) have been roughly refashioned into jagged edges at feet.

Date: 1915-1935

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18586

Accession Number: 1998.1269

Sofa bed

Sofa bed. Incised geometric detail on crest and sides. Tufted upholstery on seat, apron and back. Three legs (front ones curved) on either side. Rests on casters.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: Sidney Squires & Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18587

Accession Number: 1998.1270

Throw pillow

Needlepoint pillow floral design on purple ground. Brown velvet back. Floral design poss. roses.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18588

Accession Number: 1998.1271

In this print a road winds above the banks of the river and men, women, horses and carriages move along the water's edge. Above them rises a steep cliff on top of which Rheinstein Castle sits. Framed in a 1 in. black painted frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Possibly Morier, E. (Maker) Cassagne, A. (Maker) Lemercier (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18589

Accession Number: 1998.1272

Wall mirror

Pier mirror, Eastlake style; incised gilt decoration and raised burl panels. Cornice w/ high crest carved in foliate and geometric detail.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18590

Accession Number: 1998.1273

Shelf

Marble shelf supported by two iron brackets. Rounded edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18591

Accession Number: 1998.1274

Print

In a half inch gilt frame the lithograph portrays five sailing vessels on the storm-tossed sea. British flags fly from the two closest two and three mast ships. In the distance three other ships can be seen.

Date: 1850

Maker: Vernon, H. J., Esq. (Artist) Day & Haghe (Lithographer) Hinton, A. (Publisher)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 18592

Accession Number: 1998.1275

Print

In this lithograph surrounded by a 1 1/2 in. rough wooden frame, a young woman in feeding a horse an apple. Two dogs are looking up at the woman. The woman holds a riding whip beneath her left arm and is patting the horse's neck w/ her right hand.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hardy, Heywood (Painter) Possibly Charles Taber & Co. (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18593

Accession Number: 1998.1277

Washstand

Eastlake washstand w/ two-part marble top. Three front drawers w/ brass ring pulls. One large compartment w/ wooden knob pull. Attached towel rack.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18594

Accession Number: 1998.1278

Wash basin

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18595

Accession Number: 1998.1279.1

Pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18596

Accession Number: 1998.1279.2

Water pitcher

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18597

Accession Number: 1998.1279.3

Covered soap dish

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18598

Accession Number: 1998.1279.4AB

Mug

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18599

Accession Number: 1998.1279.5

Toothbrush holder

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18600

Accession Number: 1998.1279.6

Covered slop pail

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18601

Accession Number: 1998.1279.7AB

Chamber pot

Part of toilet set transfer printed w/ pink roses; gilt rims.

Date: 1893-1902

Maker: Maddock Pottery Co. Lamberton Works (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18602

Accession Number: 1998.1279.8AB

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18603

Accession Number: 1998.1280

Towel

Fringed linen towel. White w/ red border. Brocade design: beads around border, floral (daisy) patterns on red borders and small floral (daisy) pattern interspersed w/ triangular geometrical design w/in borders.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 18604

Accession Number: 1998.1281

Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Eastlake style, w/ two drawers and walnut and burl veneer. Cornice topped by a similar cornice-like pediment. Small columns resembling engaged pilasters repeated on body of wardrobe. Brass pulls on two bottom drawers.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18605

Accession Number: 1998.1282

Chandelier

Brass two-branch chandelier w/ 2 glass lamps and 1 frosted globe; elaborate grape vine decoration on branches; 4 circles w/ sun-like frosted design on globe.

Date: 1867-1868

Maker: E. Miller & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18606

Accession Number: 1998.1283A-D

Binoculars w/ case

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--black leather w/ diamond imprint. Leather case has handle, strap and buckle. (piece of buckle missing) Case lined w/ red velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18607

Accession Number: 1998.1284AB

Binoculars and case

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--brown leather. Case has handle, strap (connected on one side) and buckle. Case lined w/ pink velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18608

Accession Number: 1998.1285AB

Binoculars and case

Small pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--brown leather. Handle on case, lined w/ blue velvet.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Lamier (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18609

Accession Number: 1998.1286AB

Binoculars

No description

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 18610

Accession Number: 1998.1287

Blue-print frame

Frame w/ glass; square and unpainted wood; glass covering green felt backing; brass hinges and stand. Process: Blue-print paper was put into frame and leaves would be placed on top of the paper. The frame was then laid in the sun. This process would imprint the leaf's color onto the sheet of paper ...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18611

Accession Number: 1998.1288

Magic lantern

Magic lantern and box of lantern slides; lantern shaped like miniature wood stove; box contains pieces that connect to lantern and an asst. of comedic slides w/ list.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Wood, George S. (Optician)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18612

Accession Number: 1998.1289.1-2

Tin box

Tin box containing assorted art supplies. Handle on top and clasp in front.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18613

Accession Number: 1998.1290

Microscope

Microscope in wooden box. Key hole in box, brass handle on top. Microscope, brass w/ green painted base.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Wood, George S. (Optician)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18614

Accession Number: 1998.1291

Box

Black wooden box containing collection of seashells. Keyhole near top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18615

Accession Number: 1998.1292

Box

Leather covered box w/ handle on top, buckle on front. Covered in brass studs. Tan, brown and black leather. Inside covered in white and red paper.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18616

Accession Number: 1998.1293

Wastebasket

Wicker wastebasket w/ printed fabric lining; 2 handles at the sides; cross-weaved pattern of wicker; fabric bunched inside w/ geometric pattern w/ central diamond shapes of red, green, orange, blue and yellow.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, wicker, weaving

GUSN: 18617

Accession Number: 1998.1294

Commode

Federal style commode. Mahogany veneer w/ string inlay. Brass knob pulls and key surrounds. Flip-up doors and French bracket feet.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18618

Accession Number: 1998.1295

Electric lamp

Electrified glass lamp w/ milk glass shade; glass base is goblet shaped w/ turned middle and claw-like stand.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 18619

Accession Number: 1998.1170.2AB

Chamber candlestick

Brass chamber stick w/ candle; ring on side for gripping; banded and turned stick w/ brass knob.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18620

Accession Number: 1998.1296

Drawing

2 in. gilt frame surrounding pencil drawing of a young man fishing along the banks of a river. In the background, an older woman and small girl watch from a rowboat.

Date: 1856

Maker: Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), drawing (image-making), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 18621

Accession Number: 1998.1297

Print

Print in a 2 1/4 in. wood frame. In this scene, a man is depicted nude lying on a riverbank. Partialy-nude women in classical dress surround the male and appear to torture him.

Date: 1846-1886

Maker: Possibly Levy, Emile (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18622

Accession Number: 1998.1298

Drawing

Sketch of an older woman surrounded by five younger males and females in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Behind the woman, a young man raises his arm as if to make a point, while a young girl seated on the floor looks out at viewers pointing to something written. Another young boy stands uneasily in front o...

Date: 1852-1856

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Mary Geraldine, 1841-1922 (Maker)

GUSN: 18623

Accession Number: 1998.1299

Print

View of Le Havre in a 1 1/2 in. light brown wooden frame. 2 large sailing vessels are in a man-made waterway and people walk along stone passes on both sides of the waterway. The city is seen in the background.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Deroy (Artist) Lemercier (Engraver) Jeannin (Publisher)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18624

Accession Number: 1998.1300

Bed

Eastlake style bedstead w/ incised decoration and burl walnut panels on head and footboard. Headboard topped w/ decorative arched crest flanked by turned bosses.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18625

Accession Number: 1998.1301

Bedspread

White woven bedspread. Design-border of small 4 petaled flowers, geometric; inner border of vertical lines and 8 petaled flowers; innermost border of flowers on vines; central medallion w/ scattered flowers and wreath of leaves.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18626

Accession Number: 1998.1302

Cushion

Long cushion (probably for window seat), tan color w/ stains dark brown thread.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 18627

Accession Number: 1998.1303

Side chair

Walnut side chair w/ caned seat. Balloon back w/ turned spindles. Turned front stretcher; front legs turned and tapered, back legs splayed.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18628

Accession Number: 1998.1398.1

Rocking chair

Eastlake style platform rocker w/ incised geometric and foliate detail, especially prominent on crest and rockers. On casters. Upholstered arms, seat, back and crest.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18629

Accession Number: 1998.1304