Historic New England

Bench

Wht; rectangular plank, curved handles support seat over tub

Date: 1906

Maker: Brasscrafters, The (Manufacturer)

Material: painting (coating), rubber (material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70638

Accession Number: 1969.5040

Table

White; rectangular adjustable top; adjustable support shaft. Rests on four scrolled horizontal legs on casters.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

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

GUSN: 70639

Accession Number: 1969.5041

Hygrometer

Black and silver hygrometer; circular; boxed with velvet interior; spring and scale

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 70640

Accession Number: 1969.4191

Plant Stand

Serp sides; cabriole legs; diag stretchrs with cent urn; scroll m.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70641

Accession Number: 1969.2195

Candlestand. Circular top with raised molded edge. Shaft has ring turning at mid-section and ring-and-baluster-turning at lower section. Rests on tripod base that consists of three cabriole legs with cyma-curved moldings and ball-and-claw feet.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 70642

Accession Number: 1969.2196

Trunk

Brn; rectangular; hinged raised lid; bale handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cedar (wood)

GUSN: 70643

Accession Number: 1969.2197

Jardiniere

Wht, green, yellow; curvd side, scalloped mouth, interlace hndl; mill/f

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Cantagalli (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 70644

Accession Number: 1969.2200

Chandelier

Electrified; bulb base; chain to bell shpd supps; 3 candles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), steel (alloy), wire

GUSN: 70645

Accession Number: 1969.2201

Bookcase

Black bookcase with a broken scroll pediment; rectangular, four shelves; lower compartment and bracket feet

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 70646

Accession Number: 1969.2202

Cabinet

Semi-circular; dentil molding; tambour doors; 2 shelves; center drawer

Date: 1900-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), oak (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70647

Accession Number: 1969.2203

Figurine

Full length female standing by statue of goddess on a pedestal; making an offering

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 70648

Accession Number: 1969.2204

Intercom

Circ base; 8 button & labels; cylindrical column with m. piece, earphone

Date: 1915-1929

Maker: Western Electric (Maker) Graybar Electric (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, wire

GUSN: 70649

Accession Number: 1969.4409.3

Floor Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat or pad, natural color, close weave, attached to floor.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 70650

Accession Number: 1969.19103

Floor Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat or pad, natural color, close weave, attached to floor.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 70651

Accession Number: 1969.19104

Floor Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat or pad, natural color, close weave, attached to floor.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 70652

Accession Number: 1969.19105

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; rectangular, wide lip, hob nail motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 70653

Accession Number: 1969.1962

Toilet Bottle

Colorless; globular, medallions with fruit, floral swags; glob stp

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 70654

Accession Number: 1969.2273

Armchair

Curved, scrolled crest; half oval st; scrolled h. holds; turned feet, red

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Thorp, A. (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 70655

Accession Number: 1969.2292

Daybed

Sq bk; rectangular seat; redmwhite, cupid motifs; fluted tapered legs

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70656

Accession Number: 1969.2293

Bed

Arched head, foot boards; gadrooning; red cupid motifs; fluted columns

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70657

Accession Number: 1969.2294

Library Table

Wht; rectangular top; 1 drawer; greek key motif; fluted, tapered legs

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), painting (coating), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70658

Accession Number: 1969.2295

Chair

Blue; rush seat; square black; rectangular medal. ; turned legs, three bent front stretch

Date: 1810-1839

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70659

Accession Number: 1969.2296.1

Chair

Blue; rush seat; square black; rectangular medal. ; turned legs, three bent front stretch

Date: 1810-1839

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70660

Accession Number: 1969.2296.2

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Great Chair

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230

Bookcase

Shpd crst; rectangular; 4 shlvs; lwr comprt; bracket feet; pierced sides

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70321

Accession Number: 1969.2231

Fireplace Shovel

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; cylindrical shaft; bell-shaped body

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70322

Accession Number: 1969.2232.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; 2 hngd cylindrical shafts; flt circular ends

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70323

Accession Number: 1969.2232.2

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70324

Accession Number: 1969.2233.1

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70325

Accession Number: 1969.2233.2

Fire Screen

Wire mesh; 4 flding, hngd panels; 2 bale handles

Date: 1875-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy), metal, wire

GUSN: 70326

Accession Number: 1969.2234

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70327

Accession Number: 1969.2235.1

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70328

Accession Number: 1969.2235.2

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Washstand

Square white top; 1 drawer; large hinge door; 2 shelves; carved applied decorations.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70331

Accession Number: 1969.2243

Lounge

Sinuous back, serpentine seat rail; scroll arm; tufted; red, yellow, white floral jacquard upholstery over earlier printed cotton (visible on arm).

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 70332

Accession Number: 1969.2244

Handkerchief Box

Square; accordion sides; blue lining; carved buckles; footed; Handkerchieves

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pearl (animal material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70333

Accession Number: 1969.2246

Scarab

Lt brown; oval; beetle with hieroglyphics on base

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 70334

Accession Number: 1969.2247

Brush Holder

Blue, white; octagonal; stylized plants and brocade panels

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70335

Accession Number: 1969.2248

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; blond string inlay; hinged lid with inside mirror

Date: 1830-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), laminating, mirrors, paper (fiber product), rosewood (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70336

Accession Number: 1969.2249

Letter Box

Black letter box with gilt trim, a rectangular, hinged slant top lid, and compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Dyus & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70337

Accession Number: 1969.2250

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