Historic New England

BALUSTER

Base painted white, simple shaft and angled top painted gold; three wrought nails, now clinched.

Date: 1780-1786

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67110

Accession Number: 1959.161

BALUSTER

No description

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67111

Accession Number: 1924.17

Baluster

Base with dowel; urn surmounted by ribbed shaft; angled at top.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67112

Accession Number: 1925.43

BALUSTER

Square dowels on each end, urn and knob shaft; red over gray paint.

Date: ca. 1725

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67113

Accession Number: 1958.99

BALUSTER

Angled ends; bulb shaft with turned (?) bands.

Date: 1695-1725

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67114

Accession Number: 1959.61

Baluster

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67115

Accession Number: 1957.464

Half-Baluster

Angled base and top; red over white paint; turned (?) shaft.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67116

Accession Number: 1959.235

BALUSTER

No description

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67117

Accession Number: 1923.252

BALUSTER

Base with dowel; urn-like section surmounted by bulb; block; straight and slightly tapering shaft; angled top; brown and white paints.

Date: 1737-1746

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67118

Accession Number: 1927.63

Baluster

Angled ends; one wrought nail; shaft features bulb and turnings; red paint on face.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67119

Accession Number: 1929.1008

Rectangular base with urn above; small block separates urn from twisted shaft; green paint; newel cap is molded and brown, with portion cut away for museum hooks. Came with six balusters and stair rail.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67120

Accession Number: 1970.279

NEWEL POST

Base with dowel; shaft tapers to Ionic capital under top block; tenon on top.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67121

Accession Number: 1924.15

HANDRAIL

Molded on three sides, heavy brown paint; baluster shadows on underside; mortise on one end and new cut on the other.

Date: ca. 1771

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67122

Accession Number: 1970.280A

HANDRAIL

No description

Date: ca. 1725

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67123

Accession Number: 1923.251

HANDRAIL

Tenon (with dowel holes) on each end; square shadows of baluster underneath; bead/ogee molding; painted brown.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67124

Accession Number: 1960.53

Staircase Pendant

Staircase pendant with a small flame above a two-part base with bands. Pendant coated with white paint.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67125

Accession Number: 1922.1103

STAIR END

Simple with gold over green paint; one end mitered; shadows of molding (?) in paint.

Date: 1780-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mitering, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67126

Accession Number: 1964.399

DADO, Otis House, Boston

Section of wainscoting from the parlor of the Otis House in Boston, painted white

Date: 1795

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67127

Accession Number: 1918.899

Baseboard

Baseboard made from two pieces. The echinus molded top has tongue to fit into groove of broad lower portion.

Date: 1830 C-1850 C

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), softwood

GUSN: 67128

Accession Number: 1960.21.2

Dado Cap

Row of diamonds above ogee molding, with circular design below; astragal and cavetto below; layers of white paint.

Date: ca. 1808

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67129

Accession Number: 1938.539

Bracket

Foliate bracket with heavy white over green paint and cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67130

Accession Number: 1962.65A

DOVE

No description

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67131

Accession Number: 1935.652

Dado Cap

No description

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, cutting (glassworking), painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 67132

Accession Number: 1935.876

Spindle

Spindle without identification mark. Painted green/white; turned.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 67133

Accession Number: 1933.647

Spindle

Blunt spiral turning on shaft, with two slightly fluted bands (flutes are at an angle).

Date: 1749

Maker: Knowlton, Abraham, Mr. (Carver)

Material: carving (processes), fluting, staining, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67134

Accession Number: 1973.216

Armchair

Painted white armchair, Louis XVI style. Square back, shaped arms, bowed seat rail. Blue and white toile upholstered seat, back, and arms. 1890s reprint of 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, linen (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 67315

Accession Number: 1969.1201.2

Cachepot

Pink; urn with floral & ribbon swag; pot & stand

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67316

Accession Number: 1969.1202

Table

Circular top; two drawers and candleslides; four long fluted tapering legs

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), marble (rock), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67317

Accession Number: 1969.1205

Armchair

Tufted uphols; sht cylindrical legs, casters; red/white stripes

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 67318

Accession Number: 1969.1208

Throw Rug

Bear skin, double edging, scalloped

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 67319

Accession Number: 1969.1209

End Table

Ocatgonal with floral & leaf motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67320

Accession Number: 1969.1210

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67321

Accession Number: 1969.1211.1

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67322

Accession Number: 1969.1211.2

Fender

C-shaped, ball feet, gadrooned & foliage motif

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 67323

Accession Number: 1969.1212

Fireplace Tongs

Ball handle, reel turned shaft, hinged arms

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 67324

Accession Number: 1969.1213

Fireplace Tongs

Spring-hinged with 4-tined forks

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67325

Accession Number: 1969.1214

Bellows

Pedlar with wares & staff; floral dec on back

Date: 1871

Maker: Menton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 67326

Accession Number: 1969.1215

Table

Circular top with one drawer; three fluted tapered legs with casters

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67327

Accession Number: 1969.1216

Electric Lamp

Grn; crackle glaze, cat & rat motif; pleated shade, finial, stand

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: R. Hollings & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), teak (wood)

GUSN: 67328

Accession Number: 1969.1217

Settee

Serpentine crest & seat rail, rolled arms, flower carvg, spade ft

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67329

Accession Number: 1969.1218

Table

Kidney-shpd; 4 tapered fluted legs; 2 candle slides, 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67330

Accession Number: 1969.1220

Electric Lamp

Blue, white; bulbous body, floral and cloud motif, painted shade, base

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67331

Accession Number: 1969.1221

Globe

Yellow, green; globular earth with in celestial case

Date: 1791

Maker: Cary, J. & W., 1791 (Manufacturer)

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67332

Accession Number: 1969.1224

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691 (Maker)

Material: casting (process), tin (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 67333

Accession Number: 1969.1226.1

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691

Material: casting (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 67334

Accession Number: 1969.1226.2

Urn

Blue; ribbed bulbous body, dense chinese floral motif; lid with dog-shaped knop.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67335

Accession Number: 1969.1227

Mirror

Rectangular ; urn finials with trailing vine flanking pilasters/plinth

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67336

Accession Number: 1969.1228

Chest of Drawers

Short crooked legs, serpentine; 2 large drawers, 2 small; x motif on ends

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), oak (wood)

GUSN: 67337

Accession Number: 1969.1230

Step Stool

Yellow, green; rectangular with sawbuck supports

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 67338

Accession Number: 1969.1231

Armchair

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67339

Accession Number: 1969.1232.1AB

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