Historic New England

Tomahawk

Pointed elongated ovoid stone head, waisted for mounting to handle; reproduction leather tong binding and whittled handle. Probably made by or for Dudley's display rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26193

Accession Number: 1979.18

War arrow

Short wide flint arrowhead w/ reproduction hand-whittled shaft; 3 brown and white feathers at end. Probably original arrowhead w/ reproduction handle made by or for Dudley's museum rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: stone (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26194

Accession Number: 1979.19

Hunting arrow

Elongated flint arrowhead on reproduction hand-whittled shaft w/ 2 brown and white feathers at end. Display piece made by or for Dudley's museum rooms.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26195

Accession Number: 1979.20

Reproduction black and white print divided into four quarters depicting various stages of soldier filling musket with charge. Typed legend (Dudley?) "from a drill book of 1637". Plain wood molding frame with hand colored French mat; under glass.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26196

Accession Number: 1979.29

Print

Reproduction black and white print w/ rear view of musketeer, captioned "Musketeer wearing a bandolier. Note how he pours the charge from one cylinder/ down the muzzle. From De Gheyn." Plain wood molding frame painted black.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: After De Gheyn (Artist)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26197

Accession Number: 1979.30

Lantern clock

Square shaped body surmounted by stamped pierced floral filigree fretwork w/ baluster finials at four-corners w/ dome shaped bell at tip w/ baluster finial. Brass panel sides. Cut-out dial mounted on etched brass paneled front w/ floral design. White metal pierced hand and ball feet--columnared side...

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26198

Accession Number: 1966.1408.1

Hanging shelf

Lath cut cartouche shaped backboard w/ shelf supported by two scroll brackets underneath. Hole cut in shelf to accomodate clock weights. (see 1966.1408.1)

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26199

Accession Number: 1966.1408.2

Coverlet

Rectangular shape w/ red, yellow, pink and green floral border design w/ red edging. Central design of randomly patterned circuloid floral elements, in polychrome embroidery. Printed backing. Front piece in 6 vertical sections. Printed blue mark stamped at top right--cannot decipher. Probably middle...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26200

Accession Number: 1966.1411

Cane

Shaft sections from bone cylinder forming a spiral reticulated design. Silver tip and silver crown engraved "presented to Dr. William Perry".

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26201

Accession Number: 1966.1417

Cane

Natural knotted wood staff with hexagonal knob head.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26202

Accession Number: 1966.1418

Yardstick

Thin elongated form--measures inches and 1/8's of a yd.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26203

Accession Number: 1966.1419

Yardstick

Elongated rectangular shape w/ one edge bevelled--metal edge--measures inches and gives mathematical tables and formulas.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: Merrifield & Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26204

Accession Number: 1966.1420

Silhouette

Oval white cut-out silhouette surround of young man facing left w/ string tie, over black grossgrain silk. Oval tin repousse beaded frame w/ wood support and backing. Under glass.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26205

Accession Number: 1966.1433

Porringer

Small shallow circular porringer w/ pierced trilobed handle.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26206

Accession Number: 1979.7

Cloak pin

Circular raised beaded rim w/ floral center.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 26207

Accession Number: 1979.9

Cane

Natural knotted wood shaft with squared handle ending in carved animal head possibly fox or dog. Traces of black paint throughout.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26208

Accession Number: 1979.10

Cane

Natural wood shaft w/ curved handle, metal tip.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26209

Accession Number: 1979.11

Umbrella stand

Slightly tapered form--circular bottom and upper ring supported by three leg supports w/ curved feet and tops. Overall painted black w/ gilt leaf design on legs and spear design on ring. Note: Painted decoration may be by William Dudley.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 26210

Accession Number: 1979.12

Flintlock pistol

Hardwood bulbous stock w/ stylized leaf motif carved in low relief under muzzle and on back. Cast iron muzzle w/ leaf motif at end of barrel and scroll work at top inlaid w/ brass. Brass mounts at butt and trigger w/ scroll at side. Band on barrel.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26211

Accession Number: 1979.21

Stereoscopic viewer

A) Leatherette covered body w/ goggle shaped viewer w/ square lens. Thin wood cross structure at back to hold card. Turned handle extending from center of bottom. B) Double-view rectangular photographic card depicting Gilman Garrison. Unaccessioned: white metal floor stand, (modern) painted blac...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material), softwood

GUSN: 26212

Accession Number: 1979.26AB

Ball mold

Two-part rectangular body w/ center recessed and lined w/ metal to form mold. A) w/ posts set in inner edge to fit into holes of B). Carved channel at top to pour molten lead.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26213

Accession Number: 1979.27.1AB

Musket ball

Lead bullet, spherical shape with central seam.

Date: 1695-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26214

Accession Number: 1979.27.2

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26256

Accession Number: 1966.1369.1

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26257

Accession Number: 1966.1369.2

Photograph

Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. as a young man, oval photograph matted on cream, thin oak frame w/ scroll and leaf motif on corners. Stand up table frame.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 25901

Accession Number: 1955.351

Photograph

Group photo of young men against photographer's backdrop of doorways and curtain; under glass; birdseye maple and gilt rectangular frame. Presumably Casey family members included.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25902

Accession Number: 1955.352

Tilt-top table

Victorian tea table or gaming table with three pierced and carved legs with elaborate reverse curved profiles which meet at central pedestal (vase and ring turned shaft); round top with inset of red wood baize and remnants of an embossed colored leather border in Greek key design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 25903

Accession Number: 1955.353

Photograph

Portrait picture of Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1857, d. 1925) (son of General Thomas Lincoln Casey) (b. 1831, d. 1896) in full uniform w/ hat and sword. Leather frame embossed w/ organic motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25904

Accession Number: 1955.354

Coat

Tan, full length cotton twill man's overcoat w/ brown velvet collar and blue and white checked lining.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25905

Accession Number: 1955.355

Cape

Man's cape w/ deep blue wool w/ green silk lining, hook at neck and blue velvet collar. Probably military cape.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25906

Accession Number: 1955.356

Cape

Man's cape of deep blue wool w/ hood and interior pockets and button front. Probably military cape.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25907

Accession Number: 1955.357

Photographs

Sons of Thomas Lincoln Casey. On the left: Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr. (b. 1857, d. 1925); in the middle: Harry Weir Casey (b. 1861, d. 1880); on the right: Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940) head and shoulders views in three-part embossed leather case, designed as a standing frame.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25908

Accession Number: 1955.358

Photograph

Penned inscription on rear "Class of '86 School of/ ---(?)/ taken in 1884." Marked "Edward Pearce Casey/ Architect/ 149 Broadway, New York." Group of young men arranged on the steps of a building in topcoats and bowler hats in hand. Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940.)

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25912

Accession Number: 1955.362

Photograph

Half length row of Lt. General Winfield Scott, photograph of a painting by Robert W. Weir. Photograph by Ter(rence?) Lathrop.

Date: 1890

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist) Lathrop, Ter (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25913

Accession Number: 1955.363

Photograph

Large group of gentlemen in top hats and cutaway coats wearing ceremonial ribbons and corsages, apparently waiting to march in a parade. Street is of paving stones and full of passersby.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25923

Accession Number: 1955.367

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896)

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896). Waist length view, full face but looking slightly to the right. Sitter is wearing grey-brown military overcoat with sword hilt in gloved right hand. Short brown hair with moustache and beard. Mottled olive-brown background. Signed in upper r...

Date: 1859

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25940

Accession Number: 1980.407

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug with multi-colored bands. Olive, black, browns and purples predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25942

Accession Number: 1940.965

Rug

Circular braided rag rug with spiral eminating from center. Green, cream, brown and black predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25943

Accession Number: 1940.966

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug in black, green and red. Center contains section of straight bands.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25944

Accession Number: 1940.967

Cradle

Rectangular child's cradle with canted sides and arched foot board. Bottom board forms base molding. Scalloped hood sides and three-part bonnet top.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25945

Accession Number: 1955.266

Photograph

Photograph of Edward P. Casey. Gilt, beaded rectangular frame, under glass. Oval mat. Black and white photographic portrait of side view of Casey wearing stand-up collar, low tie, and suit coat.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25946

Accession Number: 1955.284

Portable Desk

Rectangular black lacquered paper mache writing box with mother-of-pearl and gilt floral inlay decoration on top. Hinged lid opens to reveal red cut-velvet writing surfce with compartments for ink, pens and paper. Stamped label on top of ink container reads, "Berys/ Patent."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25947

Accession Number: 1955.285A-C

Four-poster bed

Tester bed w/ new tester frame. Posts at foot of bed have block feet and tapered, reeded columns culminating in ring turnings and baluster shape. Square, tapered head posts. Headboard is rectangular w/ sloped shoulders.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25948

Accession Number: 1955.286

Man's Nightgown

White cotton man's nightgown with white ceramic buttons. Single pocket; long sleeves; 3/4 length or full length with collar; machine sewn.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25949

Accession Number: 1955.287

Trunk

Leather covered, brass studded wooden trunk; dome-hinged top w/ initials: "TGC" in brass tacks. [-shaped iron handles. Interior lined w/ black and white paper. Labeled "John Chapple...no. 31 piccadilly..."

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Chapple, John (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25950

Accession Number: 1955.288

Andirons

Flat-bodied andiron tapering upward and curling around at neck and supporting a circular ring top. Body rests on curved front legs w/ flat penny feet. Square solid billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25951

Accession Number: 1955.292.1-.2

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25952

Accession Number: 1955.293.1

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25953

Accession Number: 1955.293.2

Chair

Banister-back side chair. Five banisters tenoned into a splat rail and a scalloped crest rail. Turned stiles topped by ovoid finials. Turnip front feet. Two decoratively turned front stretchers, two side stretchers on each side, and one rear stretcher, all plainly turned.

Date: 1730

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 25955

Accession Number: 1956.34

Wall mirror

Rectangular glass in conforming frame with broken scroll pediment and scrolled apron. Shallow, incised carving and gilt on gesso overall. Chalk mark on rear: "1812(9?)." Also marked, "L66." "Old Chippendale/ mirror/ owned by Silas Casey & then/ by Edward Pearce Casey."

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25956

Accession Number: 1958.M2

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