Historic New England

Carpet

Series of geometric borders of trees, birds and floral medallions; central pattern of three gold zig-zagged lines with geometric print; predominating colors: blue, rust, tan and black.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5473

Accession Number: 1971.791

Two frontal scrolled bracket feet supporting a straight molded apron; beaded case with brass lateral carrying handles, fitted with four graduated drawers; slanted fall-front enclosing a stepped interior with cubby holes and drawers centering a cabinet section; original simple scroll brasses.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5474

Accession Number: 1971.792

Captain's Chair

Eight knopped spindles supporting wide arms and rolled crest rail; slightly dished seat surmounting turned legs; one stretcher front and back and two left and right; painted black.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5475

Accession Number: 1971.793

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5476

Accession Number: 1971.794A

Side Chair

Rounded curved crest and stiles arched on under side and enclosing three turned spindles; rounded seat is caned; front legs vase and ring turned with bulbous feet; front stretcher vase and ring turned; two side and single rear dowel stretcher; back legs round with raked back feet.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5477

Accession Number: 1971.794B

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5478

Accession Number: 1971.795A

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; baluster has ring and bulbous turnings with bulbous finial; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5479

Accession Number: 1971.795B

Fireplace Shovel

Bulbous brass finial has horizontally incised band around center; below, vase and ring turned brass handle joins round iron shaft; rectangular drop; bell-shaped shovel.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5480

Accession Number: 1971.796

Fireplace Tongs

Brass finial is oval-shaped with short brass shaft; handle below is round with knop turning; below circular join or brass termination, two iron shafts sharply jut out at shoulders, then curve inward to a knop turning; second knop at center of shaft; shaft terminates at two ovoid plates.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5481

Accession Number: 1971.797

Fender

C-shaped fender has wrought iron base enclosing vertical parallel wire mesh with decorative wire scroll in center; simple flat brass molding on top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, wrought

GUSN: 5482

Accession Number: 1971.798

Fire Screen

Black woven mesh wire screen in squared C-shaped form; screen supported by two C-shaped horizontal iron rods and shaped vertical iron back; front shoulder of screen rounded with two brass C-shaped handles.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire, weaving

GUSN: 5483

Accession Number: 1971.799

Table

Occasional table; elaborately scrolled trestle base has one spool turned medial stretcher and four spool turned legs supporting a flat top with rounded edge and straight apron with cut out scrolled edge, joined by rounded dies.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5484

Accession Number: 1971.800

Armchair

Slanted back; braided crest rail curves down to arms and down front of chair to cone-shaped feet; criss-cross wicker forms seat back and sides; woven wicker apron curves at corners above legs shorter cone-shaped back legs; woven seat bottom; varnished; white linen covered cushions.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 5485

Accession Number: 1971.801

Morris Chair

Adjustable mortise and tenon back with curved crest rail and three smaller curved horizontal rails and straight vertical stiles; flat broad arms with five mortise and tenon vertical splats on each side fitted into flat, rectangular apron; front and back square stiles support arms and aprons; all apr...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 5486

Accession Number: 1971.802

Easy Chair

Tufted and overstuffed brown leather-like oilcloth easy chair has reverse trumpet feet supporting a stepped apron with carved Greek-key motif; upholstery tacked with brass studs.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oilcloth

GUSN: 5487

Accession Number: 1971.803

Gate-leg Table

Rectangular form of four vase and ring turned legs connected by turned stretchers from which eminate gate legs which swing open to receive top when open; button feet.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5488

Accession Number: 1971.804

Cabinet

Rectangular cabinet has four paneled doors, the outer two doors enclosing small compartments and the inner two doors enclosing a single compartment; each compartment with single central shelf; rectangular top has rounded edges; painted brick red; sides with panel construction; chamfered corners.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5489

Accession Number: 1971.805

Bookcase

Four shelf bookcase; stepped base surmounted by sunken panel sides which enclose an elaborately scroll carved and veneered facade with two glazed paneled doors; a veneered frieze supports the stepped cornice.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5490

Accession Number: 1971.806

Bookcase

Molded horizontal crest with incised line decoration; flat top with molded frieze; carved and paneled sides with two ball finials on each side; incised brackets above applied frontal molding with fluting terminating in carved foot; four adjustable shelves with beveled edges; scalloped leather with a...

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), incising, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5491

Accession Number: 1971.807

Seascape

Nearly square canvas with polychrome scene of three-masted ship at rest in a sheltered cove with high rocky palisaded surrounding; fortress on cliff at left; lighthouse on right; three men and a beached dory at foreground.

Date: 1824

Maker: Blunt, John S., 1798-1835 (Painter)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5492

Accession Number: 1971.808

Crib

Rectangular form; four square Marlborough legs support rails at sides which hold bottom board; vase turning above ascends to top rail; turned spindles are enclosed between rails throughout, finials cut off, blocked Marlborough feet; remnants of original red stain.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 5493

Accession Number: 1971.809

Tavern Table

Rectangular form; button feet; baluster and ring turned legs are connected near feet by four straight, plain stretchers; single drawer with knob pull; rectangular top.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5494

Accession Number: 1971.810

Candlestand

Tripod base with pedestal surmounted by round top; legs are cut off; top is replaced with marble slab; feet are new casters.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5495

Accession Number: 1971.811

Pitcher

Circuloid bulbous body tapering slightly to squat cylindrical flat base; body indented slightly at neck then flaring out to wide circular mouth terminating in a triangular spout; simple applied C-scroll handle.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5496

Accession Number: 1971.812

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5497

Accession Number: 1971.813.1

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5498

Accession Number: 1971.813.2

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5499

Accession Number: 1971.813.3

Tankard

Spherical bulbous body, slightly tapered with 12 facets around top half of body, terminating in a partially rope-turned neck ring with short cylindrical neck above; three-tiered stepped base with checkered surface decoration; applied C-scroll handle; circular hinged lid with finial handle in form of...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5500

Accession Number: 1971.814

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5501

Accession Number: 1971.815A

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5502

Accession Number: 1971.815B

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and buildings with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7360

Accession Number: 1988.579.3

Rug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7361

Accession Number: 1977.187

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and building with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7362

Accession Number: 1988.579.4

Rug

Dark tan background with three lozenge-shaped designs down the center and three smaller designs on each side of the central lozenge; triple outside border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7363

Accession Number: 1939.496

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a family in front of a picturesque landscape scene of mountains, sailboats, and building with turrets. Part of a set of six.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 7364

Accession Number: 1988.579.5

Fan Box

Two-piece wooden box covered in white satin, edged with braid; paper lining.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), satin, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7365

Accession Number: 1930.155

Brise' Fan

Folding; ivory brise' carved with featherstitching pattern; alternating sticks painted with orange, blue, pink and yellow flowers; pink silk ribbon; riveted.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating)

GUSN: 7366

Accession Number: 1930.882

Needlework Picture

Needlework mourning picture depicting a man and woman framed by trees with a white church in the distance, standing to the right of a memorial plinth and urn. The woman is pointing to an inked inscription on the memorial. Mary Clark worked this picture at the request of her father as a memorial to h...

Date: 1806

Maker: Clark, Mary (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, paintings (visual works), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7367

Accession Number: 1930.1125

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Geometric cross stitching for border at top, small alphabet for border at bottom. Alphabets: #1 missing "J", some letters repeated; #2 missing "V"; #3 missing "J", "V"; #4 complete. Numbers: "1-16". Stitches used: cross stitch and eye...

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7368

Accession Number: 1931.1046

Fan

Narrow, pierced, carved and painted ivory sticks; vellum (kid?) leaf, one side painted with scene of men and women dancing around table, one playing fidddle; enclosed by scenes of cats selling fabric, cats selling birds, and dogs selling china; reverse shows cat in Watteau dress before a dog's store...

Date: 1726-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), kidskin, painting (coating)

GUSN: 7369

Accession Number: 1930.1657

Fan Box

Painted and lacquered wooden tube; one end slides out; painted medallions of figures and animals in yellow, black and green on dark red ground, framed in black and gilt; red base; black lacquered interior (B).

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7370

Accession Number: 1931.263AB

Fan and Box

FAN (A): Pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards set with spangles; leaf of purple silk petals tipped with marabou; mother of pearl sasher; metal ring with purple silk cord and tassel. BOX (B,C) Box and lid.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), feather (material), piercing, silk (textile), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 7371

Accession Number: 1931.610 A-C

Feather Fan

White enamelled celluloid sticks and guards; beige grosgrain bow on one guard; white feather leaf; metal rivet and ring with beige grosgrain ribbon.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), enameling, feather (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7372

Accession Number: 1931.1699

Folding Fan

Folding fan; plain ivory guards; pierced brass sticks; leaf of white silk with metallic thread embroidered floral spray; metal loops; mother of pearl rivet.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embroidering, ivory (tooth component), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 7373

Accession Number: 1933.246

Brise' Fan

FAN: Tortoise shell sticks and guards, pointed end; brise' type threaded with pink ribbon; pierced in coral and branch pattern; painted with multicolor floral pattern on both sides; mother of pearl washers.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material), painting (coating), piercing, silk (textile), tortoise shell

GUSN: 7374

Accession Number: 1933.1664

Alphabet Sampler

Unfinished alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Mostly monochromatic. Letters worked in sepia thread. Name worked in blue. Rows are separated by lines of cross stitch. Alphabets: #1 complete; #2 complete-"G" and "H" are filled in with black thread; #3 missing J; #4 complete. Numbers: "1-9".

Date: 1815

Maker: Kiddert, Sabra (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7376

Accession Number: 1934.2854

Fan & Box

FAN (A): Horn sticks and guards, pierced, carved and inlaid with silver; courting mirror set in guard; white paper leaf set with three lithograph medallions with 18th Century figures, surrounded by blue and silver scrolls; reverse has central lithograph medallion surrounded by embossed flowers. B...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embossing, lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), lithography, metal, paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 7377

Accession Number: 1934.884 A-C

Fan

Black straw handle bound with black straw braid; round, rigid black straw leaf with raised straw flowers in red and green on one side, yellow and green on reverse; dark red satin ribbon around handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7378

Accession Number: 1934.2331

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Wide floral border worked in green and salmon-colored threads. Black heart and triangle in lower right corner. Alphabets: #1 -complete; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J". Numbers: "1-10". Stitches used: cross stitch.

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7379

Accession Number: 1935.1467

Folding Fan

Small folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guards; leaf of discolored white silk painted with small flowers in pink, blue and white; center flower design framed with linear design of red, gold, blue and green; tarnished silver spangles along top edge and throughout; back of leaf has three more of t...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), piercing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 7380

Accession Number: 1936.347

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