Historic New England

Membership certificate

Membership certificate in a 1 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of R.H. Tucker, Jr. to Solomon's Lodge. Under the two-pillared shape of a house, Tucker is accepted into the lodge. An eye is placed by center in the house, beneath an open book, and the words Faith, Hope, Charity, Wisdom, Strength, and Beaut...

Date: 1847

Maker: Burges & James (Printer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18492

Accession Number: 1998.516

An Emblem of Asia

Reverse painting on glass framed in one inch black frame. In the oval-shaped painting, a woman stands holding a book to her chest and looks out at the viewer. She is wearing a turban, a long yellow and red dress with green pants and tiny red slippers. Pyramids and crumbling columns are in the backgr...

Date: 1800

Maker: Stampa, P. (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 18493

Accession Number: 1998.517.1

Watercolor

Watercolor in a 2 1/2 in. wood and gilt frame of the Tucker's ship, "the Alliance". the Alliance had a large black and white hull, 17 sails, an American flag flying at its stern, and red flag flying from its tallest mast that reads: "ALLIANCE". A lighthouse and fortress are off the ship's bow and at...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Possibly Desilva, Joseph (Maker) Possibly McFarlane, Duncan (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18494

Accession Number: 1998.518

Watercolor

Watercolor of the Tucker sailing vessel, "The Samoset". The Samoset is a three masted, 8 sail ship w/ an American flag flying from the stern. There are two other ships in the distance and land and a few buildings are seen off the ship's bow.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Desilva, Joseph (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 18495

Accession Number: 1998.519

Chart chest

Grained wooden chest w/ hinged lid. Wider molded base. Protruding metal loop at center was once part of an exterior clasp.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18496

Accession Number: 1998.520

Chronometer

Wooden box containing chronometer. 2 lids on top of box, 2 brass handles on sides. Clock is attached to box inside by 3 gears on brass ring, 2 on sides, 1 on corner. Corner gear moves so clock swings vertically. Inner clock swings horizontally.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18497

Accession Number: 1998.521

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher w/ ship "Wiscasset" and free mason design; transfer printed; printed on pitcher: "THE WISCASSET/ DAVID SILVESTER JUNR."; gilded band around rim; green handle.

Date: 1791-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18498

Accession Number: 1998.522

Wastebasket

Wicker wastebasket w/ 1 ring handle. Woven w/ 2 red and 1 green grosgrain ribbons interspersed. Ribbons tied into bows.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18549

Accession Number: 1998.1244

Tieback

Mercury glass tieback pin (possibly once held back curtain atop mirror); door knob shape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silvered glass, metal, glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 18550

Accession Number: 1998.1245

Chest of drawers

Tall chest of drawers. Surmounted by a dessing box. Eastlake style w/ raised burl panels and brass bail pulls on drawers. Backboard carved w/ geometric and foliate detail and top crown. Side lock.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18551

Accession Number: 1998.1246

Decorative mat

Large square mat embroidered in yellow, purple, white and blue on green woven yarn.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18552

Accession Number: 1998.1247.1

Decorative mat

Small square mat embroidered in yellow, purple and brown woven yarn.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18553

Accession Number: 1998.1247.2

Decorative mat

Small square mat embroidered in yellow, purple and brown woven yarn.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18554

Accession Number: 1998.1247.3

Decorative mat

Small square mat embroidered in yellow, purple and brown woven yarn.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18555

Accession Number: 1998.1247.4

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassles; top of tassles is bunched.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18556

Accession Number: 1998.1248.1

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassles; top of tassles is bunched.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18557

Accession Number: 1998.1248.2

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassles; top of tassles is bunched.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18558

Accession Number: 1998.1248.6

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. One tie near 2 tassels which are gathered w/ one band.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18559

Accession Number: 1998.1248.3

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. 2 ties on top strings--one tie near 2 tassels, top of tassel is gathered twice.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18560

Accession Number: 1998.1248.4

Tieback

Cotton tieback w/ tassels. 2 ties on top strings--one tie near 2 tassels, top of tassel is gathered twice.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18561

Accession Number: 1998.1248.5

Table mat

Square lace table mat w/ attached lace border. Inner geometric design embroidered w/ yarn. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 18562

Accession Number: 1998.1249

Basket

Wicker and braided grass basket w/ linen lining added. Lining uses red thread in decorative pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, linen (material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 18563

Accession Number: 1998.1250

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18564

Accession Number: 1998.1251.1

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18565

Accession Number: 1998.1251.2

Tieback

Yellow and orange silk cords w/ silk-covered wooden balls at each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 18566

Accession Number: 1998.1251.3

Table mat

Table mat w/ fringe embroidered w/ red, yellow and green woolen yarn border.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18567

Accession Number: 1998.1252

Print

In the engraving of a family scene on July 4th, 1776, two men are leaving their American family (families) to fight for independence. An older man and woman, probably the parents, are on both sides of the young men. Mounted in a 3 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Mattyson, T. H., Esq. (Painter) Sadd, Henry S., 1835-1884 (Engraver) Neale, John (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 18568

Accession Number: 1998.1253

Photograph

The photo is mounted in a white painted frame w/ gilt highlights. In this photograph, 3 horse-drawn carriages are captured while paused along a road that was probably blasted from the cliff. There is a drop off into a valley & Mt. Abram looms in the background.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18569

Accession Number: 1998.1254

Photograph

Photograph of a painting. In carved rustic, brown frame. Eleven figures are in rowboat on a lake depicting the journey of life. To one side of rower, 3 children are looking out apparently excited about the future. In front of the rower, a couple is courting, another young couple has a young child in...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18570

Accession Number: 1998.1255

Painting

In this nighttime scene, the moon reflects on the river and two large trees are seen in the foreground. A row of trees is seen on both banks of the river and a large hill rises up in the background. The painting is mounted in a gilt frame.

Date: 1852-1856

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

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, painting (coating)

GUSN: 18571

Accession Number: 1998.1256

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks; rectangular base with turned stick.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18572

Accession Number: 1998.1257.1-2

Vase

Ceramic vase of a woman holding a cornucopia; gilded edges; woman in floral dress with floral wreath on her head; cornucopia has bluish tint.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic glaze, gilding, underpainting

GUSN: 18573

Accession Number: 1998.1258

Mantel clock

Mantel clock with cast iron painted and gilded case. Edges elaborately detailed with leaves and drops. Paw feet. [A small sticker on each round glass face piece]

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18574

Accession Number: 1998.1259

Franklin stove

Franklin stove with Gothic decoration; black cast iron with gothic arches, relief molding, pendants; front loading door with handle; reliefs of stars and castles as well.

Date: 1859

Maker: A.C. Barstow & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18575

Accession Number: 1998.1260

Bootjack

Bootjack w/ platform for boot and gripping tong; screwed on plate where maker's mark may have been but is now completely worn off.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18576

Accession Number: 1998.1261

Pot holder

Yellow crocheted pot holder w/ tufts on each side. Small hole for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, yarn

GUSN: 18577

Accession Number: 1998.1262

Photograph

In a copper metallic frame, a photograph captures a two-horse wagon that is paused along a fence. A road in the background winds through the valley and trees and shrubery can be seen along the slope sides. The mountains rise in the background.

Date: 1850

Maker: W.H. Jackson & ? (Maker)

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 18578

Accession Number: 1998.1263

Print

Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame. In this scene, many children are gathered around a central male older figure who bows to the last boy entering the room. The older gentleman appears to be teaching the children as they listen and/or write. In the background an open archway shows trees and a natural s...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Mulready, William (Painter) Smyth, J. T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 18579

Accession Number: 1998.1264

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18580

Accession Number: 1998.1265.1

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18581

Accession Number: 1998.1265.2

Side chair

Set of three Grecian side chairs, mahogany w/ simple crest rail of crotch mahogany veneer. Curved stiles and legs. Upholstered in a printed cretonne.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18582

Accession Number: 1998.1265.3

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

Print

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