Historic New England

Straw wastebasket

Straw wastebasket. Woven into ribbon borders at top and base. Braided straw bow applique at two sides.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 14075

Accession Number: 1998.1199

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. H stretcher, back stretcher, and legs are walnut(?). Back legs slightly flared.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14076

Accession Number: 1998.1200

Great wheel

Flax wheel w/ 10 turned spokes (one is a replacement), turned distaff, solid platform board, and three turned legs. Stained wood.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14077

Accession Number: 1998.1201

Photograph

Bust-length photograph of a man. The man is dressed in a suit jacket, vest and tie. He is looking to his right. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14078

Accession Number: 1998.1202.1

Photograph

Bust length photograph of a woman. The woman is wearing a fringed V-neck shirt and a vest. She is looking to her left. In a 2 1/2 inch white and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, platinum process

GUSN: 14079

Accession Number: 1998.1202.2

In this scene, five archers are aiming their arrows at a female tied to a tree. A halo above the woman's head and an angel in the sky suggest the woman's protection as three men watch from the background. In a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Turgis, Vve. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14080

Accession Number: 1998.1203

Bed Warmer

Brass and copper bed warmer. Brass lid. Copper pan. Wooden (maple?) turned handle w/ finial tip. String around top. Brass lid has soldered repairs.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14081

Accession Number: 1998.1204

Flower vase

Porcelain vase. Glazed and unglazed portions. Pink trumpet flower and three unglazed ducks. Gilded areas have faded.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14082

Accession Number: 1998.1205

Painting

Oil painting of a river and tree scene. In the foreground a calm body of water reflects several larger trees. In the background, a small, white home sits overlooking the river. Gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

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

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 14083

Accession Number: 1998.1206

Shelf clock

Mahogany shelf clock w/ reverse painting on glass titled "View in Italy." Rectangular ogee molded case. Mahogany molding dividing clock from reverse painting below.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: Brown, J. E. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 14084

Accession Number: 1998.1207

Franklin stove

Cast iron Franklin stove. Four clawed legs. Flat extended base below two doors of stove. Stovepipe extends horizontally in back.

Date: 1852-1870

Maker: Row[e]rs, Pratt, & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14085

Accession Number: 1998.1208

Fireplace tongs

Fireplace tongs. Round brass handle. Iron "arms" w/ flat ends.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14086

Accession Number: 1998.1209

Print

Print of Louis XIV courting Melle De La Valliere. The couple are shown strolling in the woods w/ two men following a short distance behind. Mounted in a 1 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14087

Accession Number: 1998.1210

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair. Floral pattern. Seat underside of ticking. Walnut(?) framing. H stretcher. Back legs slightly flared. Right front leg is a replacement. On casters.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14088

Accession Number: 1998.1211

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Green border. Predominately green and blue. Reverse side w/ rich blues and white.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

GUSN: 14089

Accession Number: 1998.1212

Table

Oval center table. Oak w/ fret carved tripod legs on casters. Stem vase-ring-ball turned. Bottom turned drop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14090

Accession Number: 1998.1214

Mirror

Tripart hanging mirror. Wood border inlaid w/ detail on front of mirror. Glass beveled. Four metal balls at base for standing. Chain at top for hanging. Back of two side mirrors covered in relief on paper. Relief image of Renaissance castle entrance. In foreground there are two figures on horseback ...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14091

Accession Number: 1998.1215

Corner shelf

Four tiered corner shelf w/ black knobs at top and bottom of legs.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14092

Accession Number: 1998.1216

Chamber candlestick

Modern brass candlestand. Three foliate shapes cut out around base.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14093

Accession Number: 1998.1217

Dish

Small white porcelain dish w/ blue floral decoration. Six petaled flower in middle w/ blue lines radiating from middle (See drawing in file).

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14094

Accession Number: 1998.1218

Hairpin dish

Small rectangular ceramic dish. White w/ blue decoration of windmill. Staffordshire style transfer pattern of flowers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14095

Accession Number: 1998.1219

Towel rack

Spool turned towel rack. Spool turning throughout. Two levels for hanging. Square corners at top and bottom. Racks set on peg-shaped turned feet.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14096

Accession Number: 1998.1220

Table scarf

Lace table scarf used as splash guard- mounted on blue cotton. Lace image of central flower surrounded by oval lace pattern.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14097

Accession Number: 1998.1221

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14098

Accession Number: 1998.1222.1

Daybed and pillow

Upholstered daybed and pillow. Four wooden cabriole-like feet. Scrolled back rest on daybed rises to meet siderest. Upholstery faded cream background and bunches of roses.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14099

Accession Number: 1998.1222.2

Print

In this print, a woman is seated in a two-horse carriage racing down a country road. A home, trees, and fencing surrounding the ground are seen in the background. In a 1/2 inch gild frame.

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14100

Accession Number: 1998.1223

Print

In this print a monkey sits on a wooden stump holding the scale of justice and looks to be communicating to two cats- one seated and one standing. A broken candle, pan of milk, picture, and (?) are on the ground around the three animals. In a 1 inch gild frame.

Date: 1848-1850

Maker: Kelloggs & Comstock (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14101

Accession Number: 1998.1224

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of two dogs chasing a rabbit down a hill. In the left background two gentlemen on horse are following the chase. A large tree in the right foreground and trees and fence in the background complete the image. In a 1/2 inch black frame.

Date: 1849

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14102

Accession Number: 1998.1225

View of New York

Hand-colored print of New York Harbor. Three figures in the foreground overlook the harbor and cityscape of New York. Ships are found throughout the harbor and a ship is docking in the central ground of the composition. Mounted in a 1/2 inch gild frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14103

Accession Number: 1998.1226

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Predominately white w/ blue. Soiled spots.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 14104

Accession Number: 1998.1227

Stool

Wooden Thebes stool. Eight top slats. Legs capped by ball turn, ring turned at bottom. Box stretcher at leg mid-point connected to slender spindles.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14105

Accession Number: 1998.1228

Doorstop

Covered brick doorstop. Covered in brown corderoy and cotton embroidered piece. Embroidered image of tree w/ green leaves and pink flowers. Cotton piece in three sections.

Date: 1890-1930

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

Material: clay, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 14106

Accession Number: 1998.1229

Cornice

Three pressed tin gilded cornices w/ elaborate floral design.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14107

Accession Number: 1998.1230.1

Cornice

Three pressed tin gilded cornices w/ elaborate floral design.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14108

Accession Number: 1998.1230.2

Cornice

Three pressed tin gilded cornices w/ elaborate floral design.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14109

Accession Number: 1998.1230.3

Night table

Small rectangular walnut table w/ marble top. Four ornately carved legs connected to central turned piece w/ a drop finial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14110

Accession Number: 1998.1382

Electric lamp

Electrified molded glass lamp w/ white glass shade. Domed shade atop turned goblet shaped octagonal base. Three brass arms protruding to hold up shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14111

Accession Number: 1998.1383AB

Lithograph

Lithograph of landscape with people on a hill overlooking a valley, a town, and the far off lake and mountains. Mounted in a 1 1/2 inch dark wood frame.

Date: 1836

Maker: Bartlett, William Henry, 1809-1854 (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14112

Accession Number: 1998.1384

Whittier's Barefooted Boy

Full-length portrait of a young boy standing on a rock in the woods. His pants are rolled up and his hands are stuffed in his pockets. He smiles out at the viewer. Framed in a 3 inch wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14113

Accession Number: 1998.1385

Bed

Neo-Grecian bed. Walnut and burled walnut-veneer. Large crested headboard w/ burled inlays and incised crown molding. Side brackets w/ turned tops on both head and footboards.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14114

Accession Number: 1998.1386.1

Dresser

Neo-Grecian dresser. Walnut w/ burled walnut veneer and incised detail on crowned cornice. Mirror flanked by incised molding and bracketed shelves. Marble top and six bottom drawers w/ painted tin and wooden pulls.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 14115

Accession Number: 1998.1386.2

Portrait of a Woman

Side portrait of a seated lady in an outdoor setting. The woman is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a plume of feathers, a long, short-sleeved dress, a shawl draped around her back, and lace fingerless gloves. Mounted in a 3/4 inch rustic frame.

Date: 1881

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14116

Accession Number: 1998.1387

Print

Print of a young boy and girl carving a pumpkin. The girl's doll is on the floor in front of her and an open door behind the girl reveals farm grounds and a building. Framed in a 1 1/4 inch dark wood frame.

Date: 1872

Maker: Reinham, B. F. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 14117

Accession Number: 1998.1388

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Blues w/ red and pink. Central oval primarily pink. Front side faded. White thread visible on bottom.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14118

Accession Number: 1998.1389

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Blues w/ red and pink. Central oval primarily blue. Front side faded. White thread visible on bottom.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 14119

Accession Number: 1998.1390

Pitcher

Pitcher of panelled baluster form w/ applied "C" shaped handle w/ small scroll thumb rest and scalloped edge on flaring spout and mouth. Decorated w/ pansy sprays at side and mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14320

Accession Number: 1986.340.2

Cup

Cylindrical form w/ molded flared rim and tapered footring; exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14321

Accession Number: 1986.340.3

Soap dish

A) Circular bowl form w/ molded rim and exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays; B) Liner w/ scalloped edge; C) Lid domed w/ arched finial and decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14322

Accession Number: 1986.340.4A-C

Pitcher

Bulbous pitcher w/ flared base and curvavinear(?) spout decorated w/ molded bamboo pattern; each side has blue transfer-print of a scene of cows by a farm house.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14323

Accession Number: 1986.341.1

Basin

Large basin w/ molded bamboo stave decoration around top on exterior; interior has central blue transfer-printed image of a rustic scene w/ shepherds, sheep, a river and bridge surrounded by 4 transfer-printed images of cows by a farmhouse.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14324

Accession Number: 1986.341.2

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