Historic New England

Conch Shell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66386

Accession Number: 1966.1979

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait shoulder. length; woman looking left; bow at neck, button blouse

Date: 1900

Maker: Richard Nichols & Son (Framer)

GUSN: 66387

Accession Number: 1966.1980

Photograph

Sepia; woman; seated at table; ruffled dk. blouse; book, flowers

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66388

Accession Number: 1966.2055

Hatpin

Brass. fittings each side of basketweave. carved bone ball; long pin

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66389

Accession Number: 1966.2122

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; flat frame; gesso florals; scallop borders, basketwv. ground

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66390

Accession Number: 1966.2123

Carpet Section

Stylized flowers; peach iris alternating with pink tulips; dark blue ground.

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Maker) Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co. (Maker)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66391

Accession Number: 1931.798

Watch Stand

Drop shp; hinged; sharply domed lid; crimson with bl. satin lining

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66392

Accession Number: 1966.2218

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66393

Accession Number: 1966.2220.1

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66394

Accession Number: 1966.2220.2

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular; two rounded lvs; straight skirt; one drawer; bead and ball legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66395

Accession Number: 1968.86

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an oil painting, depicitng a woman facing right, wearing an ermine stole

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66396

Accession Number: 1970.31

Drop-front Desk

Slanted top; three graduated drawers; sliding supports; interior there is a small drawer and door.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66397

Accession Number: 1976.197

Side Chair

Straight stiles; reeding; 4 short spools, 2 spindles; cane seat

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66398

Accession Number: 1980.128

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66399

Accession Number: 1982.84.1

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66400

Accession Number: 1982.84.2

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66401

Accession Number: 1982.88.1

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66402

Accession Number: 1982.88.2

Coverlet

Plain weave; off-white; seamed center; blue, red, tan, black central floral vines

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66403

Accession Number: 1982.90

Photograph

Black and white photograph: left, seated reading book; right:, standing with coat, column

Date: 1900-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66404

Accession Number: 1982.110

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; oval medallion with red flowers with green, pink, and blue stars.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 66405

Accession Number: 1982.111

Figurine

Wht; standing man with moustache & beard; classical; rt. arm foldedup

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 66406

Accession Number: 1982.113

Pitcher

Toby-style; mottled brown; seated man with glass & pipe, tricorn hat

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 66407

Accession Number: 1982.130

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; gilt & gesso; beaded molding; leaf&acorn border; 2sectn. mirr

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66408

Accession Number: 1982.132

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; deep cove molding; ogee molded outer edge; gilded

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66409

Accession Number: 1982.138

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; colored tape; bricks and mortar in green and brown with blue and red.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 66410

Accession Number: 1982.131

Bed Canopy

White knotted net; concentric diamond border; ball fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 66411

Accession Number: 1986.899

New Year's Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Poem and flowers at center. Cardboard backing.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66412

Accession Number: 1986.1642

Christmas Card

Greeting card of padded pink satin with fringed edges. Image of a brown and green ship. Cardboard backing

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66413

Accession Number: 1986.1643

Pedestal

Round top; 3taperd. cols; knob in base ctr; newpaper fragments top

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66419

Accession Number: 1925.103

Print

Man; stands; military uniform; fur cloak, map on table; colored

Date: 1852

Maker: Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Editor) Goupil, Vibert & Ce. (Publisher) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher) Reproduction of Kurowski (Engraver) Jacott (Lithographer)

Material: lithography

GUSN: 66420

Accession Number: 1927.432

Print

Man in uniform; cap over shoulder; spyglass; document on table

Date: 1852

Maker: Cattier (Printmaker) Reproduction of Stuart, Gilbert (Painter) Dubourjal, S. E. (Engraver) Alophe (Lithographer) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Publisher) Goupil, Vibert & Ce. (Publisher)

Material: lithography

GUSN: 66421

Accession Number: 1927.433

Display Case

Rectangular; octag. label; rectangular glass top, with gesso corner bracket dec

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 66422

Accession Number: 1929.381

Display Case

Rectangular; glass top, with gesso oak leaf corner sprigs; recessd. carvng

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Williams & Everett (Maker) Williams, Dudley (Maker) Everett, William (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 66423

Accession Number: 1929.382

Box

Hinged lid; bl. paper with gold stenciled designs; silver liner

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66424

Accession Number: 1931.1286

Engraving of Daniel Webster

Black and white engraving of Daniel Webster. A middle-aged man standing by an armchair, statue behind.

Date: 1854

Maker: Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Painter) Andrews, J. (Engraver) Smith, Henry Wright, b. 1828 (Engraver) Andrews, R. (Printer)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 66425

Accession Number: 1933.1009

Painting

Sunset view; sailboats near shore; red buoy, rock foreground

Date: 1867

Maker: Coe, B. (Artist)

Material: supports (artists' materials), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66426

Accession Number: 1933.1802

Tall Case Clock

Archd hood; 3reeded plinths; urn finls; hinged door; rom & arabic

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66427

Accession Number: 1946.494

Tray

Dished; wide rim; black with white diamond chain bordr; fruit dec. well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 66428

Accession Number: 1946.710

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66429

Accession Number: 1947.784.1

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66430

Accession Number: 1947.784.2

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66431

Accession Number: 1947.784.3

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66432

Accession Number: 1947.784.4

Secretary

Desk and bookcase in three sections; the upper bookcase has two glazed doors and interior compartments; the middle section has two wooden doors and the desk has three drawers and turned feet.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66433

Accession Number: 1948.15

Wallet

Red; pleated green. sides; partition int; label:notes, cash; with hair

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 66434

Accession Number: 1948.714

Dressing Table

Rectangular; 2tiers drawers; dp. archd. shaped skirt; 4cabrl. legs; clw & ball

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 66435

Accession Number: 1949.218

Candlesnuffer

Spring action scissor; cutting blade & rectangular box; oval fingerhold

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66436

Accession Number: 1954.71B

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66437

Accession Number: 1966.475

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66438

Accession Number: 1966.476

Miniature Portrait

Waist length portrait depicting a man; in red upholstered. rococo revival chair; orange ground

Date: 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66439

Accession Number: 1966.1964

Silhouette of Sarah Orne Jewett

Shoulder length silhouette of a woman facing right.

Date: 1900

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66440

Accession Number: 1966.1965

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