Historic New England

Door

Gold paint over red with four raised panels on one side. Grey/white over red on the other. Two HL hinges and Suffolk hardware intact.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67163

Accession Number: 1961.219

Door

Two paneled door with hand-wrought hinges and nails.

Date: 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), softwood

GUSN: 67164

Accession Number: 1917.396

Door

Two raised panels, molded on both sides. White on one side, green on the other; Suffolk hardware and box lock; 2 H-hinges.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67165

Accession Number: 1959.97A

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67166

Accession Number: 1918.1532

Door

Four-panel door, painted green on one side, grain painted in tan and blue on the other.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67167

Accession Number: 1961.181

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

FRAME, WINDOW

Molded along one long edge; mitered on one short end; bevel along one edge on underside; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67184

Accession Number: 1915.110

Shingled Wall Section

Section of wall with shingles nailed to strips; rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67185

Accession Number: 1929.1009

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

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

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Landscape with Bridge

Landscape with a suspension bridge over a river.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67192

Accession Number: 1934.332

Berry basket

Six-penny strawberry basket. Square base, circular canted sides and checker work weave.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67260

Accession Number: 1927.2176

Berry basket

Six penny strawberry basket. Square base with circular rim, checker work weave and broken splint handle.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67261

Accession Number: 1927.2175

Gathering basket

Square bottom basket with rounded canted sides. Crosshatch weave. Two wood flat squared handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67262

Accession Number: 1927.2140

Gathering basket

Rectangular basket with straight sides. Crosshatch splint weave. Handle broken off.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67263

Accession Number: 1927.2144

Gathering basket

Half-bushel size basket with crosshatch weave on circular body with canted sides. Solid strap handles.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67264

Accession Number: 1927.2145

Berry basket

Small basket with circular form and checkerboard weave.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67265

Accession Number: 1927.2177

Berry basket

Small square basket with tall, vertical sides and round rim. Tightly woven ash splints in alternating checker and wicker weave. Weavers stamped red and black geometric flowers. Native American made.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, stamping (marking)

GUSN: 67266

Accession Number: 1927.2189

Gathering Basket

Small, ash splint gathering basket with carved handle. Square bottom, vertical sides, and round rim. Ash splint wicker weave with a checker weave base. The inner rim is carved wood with an outer, splint rim held in place with a single ash splint lash.

Date: 1840-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 67267

Accession Number: 1927.2201

Basket

Shallow, square hickery splint basket. Carved wood rim. Undecorated, checker weave.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), weaving

GUSN: 67268

Accession Number: 1927.2182

Fruit basket

Reed fruit basket with scalloped, open weave sides that flare out from round, radiating weave base.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 67269

Accession Number: 1927.2162

Fruit basket

Large, round basket with flat radiating wicker weave base, open diamond pattern sides that flare outward from base, and scalloped rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 67270

Accession Number: 1927.2163

Basket

Bowl-shaped, splint basket with square bottom and round rim. Carved wood rim has opposing, attached handles. Checker weave of undecorated ash splints. Probably Algonquin (American Indian).

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 67271

Accession Number: 1927.2157

Storage Basket

Circular wood splint basket with round base, tall sides that flare out from base and then become vertical nearing rim. Rim is reinforced by interior carved wood hoop bound to basket body with single wound splint. One carved wood handle rises upward from rim. A second opposing handle is missing. Alte...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Webster, Thomas (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 67272

Accession Number: 1930.870

Yarn Ball Basket

Wicker contianer made to hold a small ball of yarn or string. The container has a spherical shape, made up of two half spheres held together by blue ribbon. Open weave around center, tightly woven on bottom and top. Top has hole to extract yarn or string.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 67273

Accession Number: 1920.11

Basket

Rectangular ash splint basket with cover. Checker weave pattern with standards and weavers of differing widths. Some narrow standards swabbed black. Weavers are swabbed black, pink and yellow and stamped with flower heads and dots in yellow, pink and green. New England Native American made.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, stamp-decorated

GUSN: 67275

Accession Number: 1932.617AB