Historic New England

Carved chest, c. 1736, whitewood, pine and maple, made by David Fanning, Norwichtown, Connecticut, 28598-A

The image features a carved chest made around 1736 by David Fanning in Norwichtown, Connecticut. The chest is crafted from whitewood, pine, and maple and displays ornate carvings with circular patterns on its surface. It is placed on a table in a room, with framed pictures and patterned wallpaper vi...

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394839

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28598-A

Oak chest, 1680, 28599-A

The image depicts an oak chest from the year 1680. The chest features intricate carved floral designs on its front panel. It is positioned atop a flat surface within an interior setting. The background includes framed artwork and curtains.

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394840

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28599-A

Butterfly table from Captain Churchill house, 1700, Newington, Connecticut, 28600-A

The image shows a butterfly table from the Captain Churchill house, dated 1700, in Newington, Connecticut. The table features a drop-leaf design supported by turned legs and stretchers, with a curved piece of wood beneath the tabletop that functions as the support for the leaf. A person is partially...

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394841

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28600-A

Gate leg table, 1690-1730, 28601-A

The image depicts a gate leg table dating from 1690 to 1730. The table features turned legs and is set against a cloth backdrop. It is situated on a surface in front of a brick wall with a window visible to the left.

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394842

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28601-A

Looking glass frame, 28602-A

The image shows a rectangular looking glass frame with a textured surface. The frame appears to have distinct sections with slightly varying shades, creating a pattern around the central empty area. The frame's edges are defined and straight.

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394843

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28602-A

Birch tree by water, 28584-A

The image shows a birch tree with thin, leafless branches by the edge of a body of water. Next to the birch, there is a coniferous tree, and a grassy embankment leads down to the water.

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394844

Ref. Code: PC039.001.002.001.008.28584-A

Unidentified house interior, child kneeling by cradle in front of fireplace, 28588-A

The image depicts a child kneeling beside a cradle in front of a large brick fireplace. The fireplace has a pot hanging, with a rocking chair visible to the left. The cradle is adorned with a patterned textile.

Date: 1910

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394845

Ref. Code: PC039.001.001.008.28588-A

Carved and painted chest, 1704, 28593-A

The image depicts a carved and painted chest from the year 1704. The chest features ornate carved designs on its panels and drawers, with what appears to be decorative turnings. The front panel is inscribed with the date "1704" alongside the name "Abigail Storer." The drawers and panels exhibit flor...

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394846

Ref. Code: PC039.001.003.003.28593-A

Unidentified landscape, stream passing through snow covered hill, 28603-A

The image depicts a landscape with a stream flowing through a snow-covered hill. Trees are visible on the hillside, and shrubs line the stream's banks.

Date: 1910-1939

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 394847

Ref. Code: PC039.001.002.001.008.28603-A