Historic New England

Side Chair

Grain-painted bannister back side chair with a pink quilted upholstered seat and turned legs with ball feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58852

Accession Number: 1942.2939.1

Side Chair

Grain-painted bannister back side chair with a diamond pattern upholstered seat and turned legs with ball feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58853

Accession Number: 1942.2939.2

This double cut (shoulder section cut separately from the head) hollow-cut, bust-length portrait of a young man shows faint pencil detailing on the uncut stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back) around his neck. Framed.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58854

Accession Number: 1942.2941

Printed Picture

Hand-colored print of a woman sitting on a bed holding a baby surrouded by four children. Framed.

Date: 1818

Maker: Ward, James (Engraver) Griffiths, T. (Publisher)

GUSN: 58855

Accession Number: 1942.2942

Easy Chair

Easy chair with a bamboo turned base and pink quilted upholstery with a long ruffle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 58856

Accession Number: 1942.2943

Wall Clock

Banjo clock. Painted glass panels in base and neck. Painted panel in base has been repainted. New paint depicts a two-story house with a porch in a meadow. Neck panel depicts painted vine-like leaves in the shape of two figure-eights. White painted iron circular dial and black Roman numerals. ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58857

Accession Number: 1942.2944

Dressing Table

Reproduction dressing table. Pine with burled walnut veneer. Dressing glass on splashboard. Serpentine front to frame with inlaid front rail. Contains one drawer that is nailed together. Construction of drawer and frame, along with pattern of reeding and the design of the dressing glass indicat...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58859

Accession Number: 1942.2945

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58860

Accession Number: 1942.2946.1

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58861

Accession Number: 1942.2946.2

Inkstand

Pink, white, and gilt rectangular inkstand with a serpentine bow, scroll feet, and a penrest with flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 58862

Accession Number: 1942.2947

Jewelry Box

Rectangular box with a hinged cover and floral decoration.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58863

Accession Number: 1942.2948

Engraved Print

Interior scene depicting men wearing white robes, red capes, and blue hats fighting with swords. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: Portuensis, F. Vieira (Maker) Bartoluzzi, E. (Engraver) Bartoluzzi & Vendramini (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58864

Accession Number: 1942.2952

Engraved Print

Handcolored engraving of a group of men with swords attacking another man. Framed.

Date: 1796

Maker: Barbier (Maker) Sloane, Michel (Engraver) Schiavonetti, Luigi, 1765-1810 (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58865

Accession Number: 1942.2953

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58866

Accession Number: 1942.2955.1

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58867

Accession Number: 1942.2955.2

Print from a Fireboard

Image of a cottage, a lake with a steamboat, and three people printed on paper.

Date: 1865-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58868

Accession Number: 1942.2957

Four-Poster Bed

Grain-painted bed with columnar foot posts with straight legs and holes for a rope bottom.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58869

Accession Number: 1942.2958

Quilt

Peasant scene with a man fishing and a woman with a rake with a floral print backing.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting

GUSN: 58870

Accession Number: 1942.2959

Table

Rectangular top table with four straight tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58871

Accession Number: 1942.2960

Set of Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58872

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1A

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58873

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1B

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Valance.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58874

Accession Number: 1942.2961.1C

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Valance.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58875

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2C

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58876

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2A

Set of Window Curtains

Set of curtains with two side panels and a valance with a transfer printed geometric design in red and brown. Side panel.

Date: 1936-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 58877

Accession Number: 1942.2961.2B

Saw

Oval saw of sheet iron with one pointed end, a serrated edge, cast shaft, and a turned oak handle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58726

Accession Number: 1942.2908

Shoes

Slipper style tin shoes with a blunt heel, crimped edges, and a small bow.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 58727

Accession Number: 1942.2909

Electrified Candle Lantern

Cylindrical-shaped, elaborately pierced tin lantern with a conical top and hinged door. Electrified.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 58728

Accession Number: 1942.2910

Electric Lamp

Conical based lamp with a cylindrical shaft, a rectangular shelf with two sockets, a double shade, and a handle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58729

Accession Number: 1942.2911

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses with oval lenses, an arched nose piece, and adjustable ear pieces.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Possibly Hunt, N. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 58730

Accession Number: 1942.2912

Candlesnuffer

Scissors style candlesnuffers with an oval chamber and three feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 58731

Accession Number: 1942.2913

Fireplace Tongs

Rectangular handled fireplace tongs with a knob finial and oval pads.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58732

Accession Number: 1942.2914

Fireplace Poker

Long turned wood handle with a rectangular shaft with a twist.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58733

Accession Number: 1942.2915

Peel

Broad flat pan with a cylindrical shaft and a handle with a double scrolled tip.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58734

Accession Number: 1942.2916

Andiron

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Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58735

Accession Number: 1942.2917.1

Andiron

This object contains harmful and stereotypical imagery. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects a...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58736

Accession Number: 1942.2917.2

Fireback

Rectangular cast iron fireback with two half-round edges and a cast relief of a woman.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58737

Accession Number: 1942.2918

Poker

Cylindrical shaft ends in hook and spike with a cast brass baluster finial.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58738

Accession Number: 1942.2919

Floor Lamp

Conicical base with a cylindrical shaft, a rectangular shelf with two sockets, and a double shade. Electrified.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58739

Accession Number: 1942.2921

Plaque

Monk-like figure in relief under a gothic arch with remnants of gilding.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58740

Accession Number: 1942.2922

Sconce

Semi-circular shelf with a rectangular back and a semi-circular top with a crimped edge.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58741

Accession Number: 1942.2923

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a square base with a baluster shaft and tin shade. Electrified.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 58742

Accession Number: 1942.2924

Lantern

Pierced tin lantern with four clear glass sides, wire grills, a handle, and a hinged door.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58743

Accession Number: 1942.2925

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug, "Home Sweet Home" inscription in orange with green leaves. Red scroll border, green corners, brown ground.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58744

Accession Number: 1942.2926

Rug

Rug with multicolor hexagon motif. Each shape outlined in black. Taupe tape binding.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58745

Accession Number: 1942.2927

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with three multicolor floral medallions on gold ground with an orange, green, and red vine border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58746

Accession Number: 1942.2928

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58747

Accession Number: 1942.2929

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58748

Accession Number: 1942.2931

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58749

Accession Number: 1942.2933

Bellows

Orange leather bag with black painted wooden sides and tin mounts and nozzle.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58750

Accession Number: 1942.3417

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