Historic New England

Print

Framed in 1 1/4 in. gilt frame. Scene w/ 7 men on horses and over twelve hunting dogs. Appears to be before the hunt has begun.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18689

Accession Number: 1998.1336.1

Print

Framed in 1 1/4 in. gilt frame. Scene w/ 9 men on horses and over twelve hunting dogs in a group looking at the dead fox.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18690

Accession Number: 1998.1336.2

In this scene, a male and a female at the Convent of San Cosme look down on the grounds and city around them. People on horses are seen on the grounds and mountains rise in the distance. The print's frame is a 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18691

Accession Number: 1998.1337

Print

In this lithograph, a man and a woman are strolling along the Hudson River in Hyde Park. Sailboats pepper the river and mountains rise in the far distance. Mounted in a 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830

Maker: E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18692

Accession Number: 1998.1338

Print

On the right of the print, the U.S. Frigate United States is seen shooting several canons at the H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian. Both ships have several holes in their sails and British and United States flags are seen on each ship. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18693

Accession Number: 1998.1339

Print

Ten sailing vessels lined up at war. Canons on two of the central ships are fired and all ships have holes in their masts. An American flag and a British flag are flown on two of the ships. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18694

Accession Number: 1998.1340

Print

Lithograph of ship tossed on its side in a gale w/ waves gusting over the deck. The U.S. flag flies from the back of the sailing vessel. Mounted in a 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18695

Accession Number: 1998.1341

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf pedestal table w/ bun feet. Turtle base w/ bun feet on casters. Side drawers are curved.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18696

Accession Number: 1998.1342

Yarn winder

Yarn winder of stained pine. Six turned spindles on winder w/ roughly-hewn supporting members. Turned and splayed legs; several wooden nails.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18697

Accession Number: 1998.1343

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, primarily dark blues, dark reds, and purple.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18698

Accession Number: 1998.1344

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, turquoise border, primarily lavender.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Morren, Hildreth (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18699

Accession Number: 1998.1345

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border, small braids, primarily browns.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18700

Accession Number: 1998.1346

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Small black border, small braids, primarily gray and red.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18701

Accession Number: 1998.1347

Print

Six bulls--4 lying down and 2 standing--are in a meadow by a stream. There are mountains in the far background. Framed in 3 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

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

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