Historic New England

Footstool

Wooden base footstool with four cabriole legs and stretched fabric upholstered top of dark ground with rose blossoms and floral spray.

Date: 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 64625

Accession Number: 1970.592

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64626

Accession Number: 1970.593.1

Photograph

Hinged, two-part table frame of gilt base metal; glass; two sepia portrait photographs of woman with short bangs and bun. Possibly Mary Bowen Holt according to label on the rear.

Date: 1870

Maker: Alman, L. (Maker)

GUSN: 64627

Accession Number: 1970.593.2

Writing Table

Four molded cabriole legs on casters; carved foliate ankles and knees. Oval molded apron (veneer) with 1 drawer. Top with green baize unset, leather border with gilt Greek key design.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64628

Accession Number: 1970.594

Clothes Brush

Small dusting whisk with green velvet knop on wood, paper, and wire wrapped handle marked "made from L.H.C. Sisal" straw broom like brush.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 64629

Accession Number: 1970.595

Pincushion

Pale blue stuffed satin pin cushion.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 64630

Accession Number: 1970.596

Scissors

Small sewing scissors, geometric diaper pattern on handles.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64631

Accession Number: 1970.597

Cast iron base with double treadle foot with initials "CW." Folding tabletop with three square facade drawers on right side. Machine mounted on top with hole in surface for belt to treadle, machine patents marked.

Date: 1871

Maker: Willcox & Gibbs (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal), steel (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 64632

Accession Number: 1970.598

Wardrobe

Wardrobe with scroll pediment (finial missing). Hinged doors with molded panels, single long drawer, plain skirt, bracket lets, clothes pole inside.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64633

Accession Number: 1970.599

Chaise Lounge

Upholstered and slip covered chaise lounge; shaped back and long arm; open side and foot. Four turned painted feat with castors. Maroon and blue striped tufted upholstery beneath pink slip cover.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64634

Accession Number: 1970.600

Table Lamp

Round, molded base with straight, cylindrical shaft. Flared shape of opaque yellow glass with pierced metal overlay and shaped finial.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 64635

Accession Number: 1970.601

Portrait of Sylvia Holt

Portrait of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945) as an infant; under glass; round gilt frame. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64636

Accession Number: 1970.602

Photograph

Gilt base metal rectangular frame; glass, black and white photograph of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945). Head and shoulders, full face view of dark haired young woman in square necked dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64637

Accession Number: 1970.603

Portait of Constance Holt

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968) as an infant surrounded by flowers. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64638

Accession Number: 1970.604

Painting

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; fresco depiction of the Richardson cousins (Alexander: 1881-1881; Lucy 1879?; Gardner 1884?; Dorothy 1887?) as infants on light blue background. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64639

Accession Number: 1970.605

Photograph

Black and white group photograph under glass in plain black, molded frame. Taken on front steps of Bowen House. Label on rear reads: Back (L to R) Stuart Holt, Hamilton Holt, Alexiina Holt. Middle: Rose Holt, Lucy Richardson, Grace Holt, Ethen Brown [possibly Ethel Bowen b. 1879], Henry Holt. Front:...

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64640

Accession Number: 1970.606

Fireplace Brush

Turned shaft with knob finial; shaped, molded ferrule; fan shaped bristle brush. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64641

Accession Number: 1970.607

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64642

Accession Number: 1970.608.1

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64643

Accession Number: 1970.608.2

Table Mat

Round, white table mat with scalloped border; yellow satin stitch embroidered geometric and floral wide border.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64644

Accession Number: 1970.610

Table

Round overhanging top with beaded skirt; four fluted tapered legs on crossed rectangular stretchers. Modified spool feet.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64645

Accession Number: 1970.611

Bed

Rectangular headboard with shaped crest and applied, pierced cartouche and medallions. Turned finials above floral corner blocks. Shaped side rails with applied oval, decorative molding. Secondary foot board with applied foliate carving which does not echo the headboard.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64646

Accession Number: 1970.612

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers with a low back crest and overhanging, molded top; six graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Straight legs with casters. Heavy varnished coat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 64647

Accession Number: 1970.613

Plaque

Stamped copper plaque, framed; An award to Constance Holt by Rollins College - The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. Portrays two male figures in classical garb below which is a presentation inscription. Wooden frame.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: Roine, J. E. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64648

Accession Number: 1970.614

Bedspread

Rectangular, white-on-white candle work bedspread with central floral medallion surrounded by foliate forms and geometric borders. Twisted fringe.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: Bates (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64649

Accession Number: 1970.615

Washpitcher

White; maroon floral decoration; ribbed sides; defined shoulders; elaborate handle

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64700

Accession Number: 1970.1018.2

Washpitcher

White; maroon floral decoration; ribbed sides; defined shoulders; elaborate handle

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64701

Accession Number: 1970.1018.3

Painting

Painting of a woman wearing a thin, gauzy veil; holding a box. Facing right. Oval mat, square frame.

Date: 1825-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64702

Accession Number: 1970.1019.1

Painting

Painting of a woman wearing a thin, gauzy veil; holding a box. Facing left. Oval mat, square frame.

Date: 1825-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64703

Accession Number: 1970.1019.2

Tooth Brush Holder

White; maroon floral decoration; ribbed sides; defined shoulders

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64704

Accession Number: 1970.1018.4

Shaving Mug

White; maroon floral decoration; cylindrical cup, wide mouth, elaborate c-scroll handle.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64705

Accession Number: 1970.1018.5

Soap Dish

White; maroon floral decoration; circular; dish, strainer, cover with squiggle handle.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64706

Accession Number: 1970.1018.6

Slop Pail

White; maroon floral decoration; tapered. bucket with circular knobs; cover. with cutout

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64707

Accession Number: 1970.1018.7

Chamber Pot

White; maroon floral decoration; bulbous, circular; c-scroll handle; cover

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: F. Winkle & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64708

Accession Number: 1970.1018.8

Vase

Amphora form; 2hndls; high domed circular ft; pink ; reserve with florals

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 64709

Accession Number: 1970.1020

Dresser Tray

White; large. naturalistic. blossoms. in rust; scalloped. edges; undefined. well

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overpainting (technique), porcelain

GUSN: 64710

Accession Number: 1970.1021

Fireplace Tile

Olive and red-brown, checkerboard pattern; mustard leafy scroll and rod border

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64711

Accession Number: 1970.1022

Powder Jar

Opaque white; cased with pnk & frosted; cover with finial; puff; banding

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, feather (material), frosting, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 64712

Accession Number: 1970.1023

Dish

Scallop shell shape; pink -rose interior; glossy finish

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 64713

Accession Number: 1970.1024

Electric Table Lamp

Modfd. ginger jar form; 4tab ft; white with maroon florals; beige shd

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64714

Accession Number: 1970.1025

Firetool Stand

Square base; bracket feet; central 4leaf des; 4 turned posts; square top

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64715

Accession Number: 1970.1026.1

Fireplace Shovel

Turned shaft with ball finial & central element; bell-shape blade

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64716

Accession Number: 1970.1026.2

Fireplace Tongs

Turned shft. with ball finial & cntrl. elemnt; pincers with spool pads.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64717

Accession Number: 1970.1026.3

Chair

Shaped crest; 3reserves; 3spindles; rounded. side brackts; cane st

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64718

Accession Number: 1970.1027.1

Chair

Shaped crest; 3reserves; 3spindles; rounded. side brackts; cane st

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64719

Accession Number: 1970.1027.2

Chair

Shaped crest; 3reserves; 3spindles; rounded. side brackts; cane st

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64720

Accession Number: 1970.1027.3

Chair

Shaped crest; 3reserves; 3spindles; rounded. side brackts; cane st

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64721

Accession Number: 1970.1027.4

Dresser

2short drawers, 4long graduatd; octag. ring pulls; beading; plain.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64722

Accession Number: 1970.1028

Bedspread

Openwork net; scrolled foliate pattrns. in rectangular bordrs; ivory

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, net (textile)

GUSN: 64723

Accession Number: 1970.1030

Sewing Bag

Drawstring; cream with pink flowers; blue and green detail; thread, scissors, etc. inside

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 64724

Accession Number: 1970.1031

Search Collections

Displaying: 175151 - 175200 of 226,395