Historic New England

Hooked Rug

Rectangular with black cloth bound edges; composed of squares with stripes, stripes and stars and three with floral centers; cut down from larger rug; tan, rose, black, brown predominant.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, hooking, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4285

Accession Number: 1977.524

Rug

Intersecting diagonal lines of blue and green form cubes; cubes enclose multicolor stripes; narrow black border; black cotton binding.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, rayon, wool (textile)

GUSN: 4286

Accession Number: 1977.525

Rug

Round machine hooked yarn rug; natural and green backgrounds with center floral medallion and borders of flowers and oak leaves, mixed colors.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, machine-made, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4287

Accession Number: 1977.526

Rug

Oval machine hooked yarn rug, two colors of green as background with floral and leaf borders and medallions of beige, brown, gold and rose.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), machine-made, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4288

Accession Number: 1977.527

Shades of brown with red accents; central four point star with arrows extending from each point and midway between each; star has red cross a center; borders of step sided triangles brown borders with red center.

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: Native American (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 4289

Accession Number: 1977.528

Rug

Oval with four pink flowers each with three green leaves; two on long ends also clustered with three blue blossoms; swirl background of browns and grey.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, rayon, wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 4290

Accession Number: 1977.529

Rug

Rectangular rug with hooked vine and leaf pattern in shades of orange, green and brown on dark beige background; brown border on outer edges.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 4291

Accession Number: 1977.530

Rug

Geometric patchwork or parquet-like design; large squares with white border and blue corner blocks; contains rust-colored square within which is square divided into four squares: two yellow, two green; squares between are brown and blue striped; black border.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 4292

Accession Number: 1977.531

Rocking Armchair

Slightly bowed rectangular woven splint back with rear sausage turned stiles canted backward with ring and ball turned finial; simple plank arms supported by vasi-turned front legs extending beyond woven flag seat becoming above wide rockers; two stretchers each side, one at rear; two simple ring an...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4293

Accession Number: 1977.532A

Rocking Armchair

Slightly bowed rectangular woven splint back with rear sausage turned stiles canted backward with ring and ball turned finial; simple plank arms supported by vasi-turned front legs extending beyond woven flag seat becoming above wide rockers; two stretchers each side, one at rear; two simple ring an...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4294

Accession Number: 1977.532B

Rocking Armchair

Rectangular woven splint back enclosed by slightly canted rear stiles terminating in acorn finials; simple plank arms supported by front stiles with ring and vase turned between arms and woven flag seat; two dowel stretchers on each side; one on the rear and two ring turned stretchers on the front; ...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4295

Accession Number: 1977.533

Slat-back Rocking Armchair

Vertical slat back enclosed by sausage turned rear stiles, canted backward and terminating in ring and ball finials; simple plank arms supported by front legs becoming stiles with angular vase turnings above woven splint flag seat; legs taper and terminate in a flattened ball foot above wide rockers...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4296

Accession Number: 1977.534

Armchair

Three horizontal shaped slats with curved tips enclosed by canted stiles with ring and ball turned finials, shaped plank arms supported by front stiles that are ring and vase turned between arms and woven splint flag seat; legs terminate in a tapered vase shape; two plain stretchers on each side, on...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4297

Accession Number: 1977.535

Dropleaf Table

Nearly round drop leaf table top with molded edges, plain apron, simple ring turned legs which taper and terminate in an inverted vase turning foot; painted matte black.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4298

Accession Number: 1977.536

Photograph

Framed photo of Sally Barrell Wood in crimson velvet covered frame with nickle plated oval liner.

Date: ca. 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 4299

Accession Number: 1977.537

Pen and Ink Stand

A) Rectangular, painted, tin-plated stand divided into four sections (three small and one entire length); gallery-type sides and dividing walls with pierced design; four pewter paw-shaped feet; B, C) Cube-shaped colorless glass bottles capped with circular brass tops, shaped to fit into back section...

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4300

Accession Number: 1977.538A-C

Letter Seal

Circular metal stamp or head with face of cast grid pattern; attached to simple turned wooden handle; for sealing wax.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4301

Accession Number: 1977.539

Letter Seal

Oval metal stamp or head with cast and incised design on face of script initials (possibly "TJ") framed by concentric rings and banded edge; ivory handle with ring and vasi-form turnings; for sealing wax.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 4302

Accession Number: 1977.605

Spectacles

Brass framed spectacles with rectangular lenses, two hinged arms bowed slightly at ends; right arm marked "14" (stamped).

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4303

Accession Number: 1977.606.1

Spectacle Case

Black pressed paper case; elongated flattened cylindrical form; not original to this pair of spectacles.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4304

Accession Number: 1977.606.2

Receipt

Piece of a bill of payment; laid paper with handwritten ink inscription in script: "Boston Sep. 20 1763 / Errors Excepted / Joseph Barrell." Glazed and framed in a gilt molded wooden frame with mitred corners.

Date: 1763

Maker: Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4305

Accession Number: 1977.607

Snuffbox

Round box consisting of lid fitting over conforming bottom; typical glossy, painted black surface with traces of polychrome decoration on top.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 4306

Accession Number: 1977.608AB

Brazier and Pan

A) Circular brass and copper body with pierced bottom decorated in heart, circular and oval motif; three brass projections on rim joined with copper rivets; turned wooden handle attached to brass socket which is attached to side with copper plate and rivets. B) Circular spun and hammered brass pan w...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), hammering, iron (metal), oak (wood), piercing

GUSN: 4307

Accession Number: 1977.609AB

Teakettle

Squat round body with flat bottom, goose neck shaped spout; rigid C-shaped handle; dovetailed construction; copper exterior, tinned on inside; circular slightly domed top with turned copper finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tinning

GUSN: 4308

Accession Number: 1977.610AB

Hanging Lantern

Square box-shaped body of painted black tin framing two amber and two red transparent glass panes; top edge and side edges decorated with applied zig-zag and scroll-shaped bands; one side hinged as door; pyramidal top surmounted by ring for hanging; four ball feet; tin and brass burner socket with s...

Date: 1895-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tinning

GUSN: 4309

Accession Number: 1977.611

Lamp

Oil lamp, electrified; Molded colorless glass body; octagonal vasi-form font decorated with Greek key design around top; octagonally faceted columnar support terminating in tapered octagonal base.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 4310

Accession Number: 1977.612

The West End of St. Peter's at Rome

Rectangular framed engraving of the West End of St. Peter's, figures in foreground and St. Peters in background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3961

Accession Number: 1977.285

Commemorative Medal

Round brass engraved rim with acorn and leaf border; center contains raised silhouette of "Admiral Lord Nelson"; black round "dish" frame.

Date: 1795-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3962

Accession Number: 1977.286

Barrell Coat of Arms

"NIHIL DEO OCCULTUM" Latin inscription at bottom of scroll. Rectangular framed coat of arms.

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3963

Accession Number: 1977.287

Desk

Slant lid desk on straight bracket feet; four graduated drawers; stepped desk interior.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: walnut (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 3964

Accession Number: 1977.288

Night Table

One drawer stand on four turned legs, square top; drawer has pressed brass pull.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pressing, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3965

Accession Number: 1977.289

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut, hard maple case back; sumac, red oak, white pine, and elm. Scalloped skirt. Three drawers directly under top with no rail between. Rests on cabriole legs, the rear of which face forward. Original brass hardware. Never had locks.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3966

Accession Number: 1977.290

Armchair

Nine-spindle, hoop-back Windsor arm chair; shaped pine seat; bamboo turned splayed legs connected by "H" stretcher; baluster turned arm supports; moulded back crest rail.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3967

Accession Number: 1977.291

Camphene lamp

Square gray marble base with four ball feet at corners; brass ringed support upholds clear round glass font for fuel with large "bulls eye" type pressed motif above cross hatched and swag motif. Electrified.

Date: 1795-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 3968

Accession Number: 1977.293

Looking Glass

Three feathers in basket as gilded crest decoration; gilded notched 1/4" across glass.

Date: 1760-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gesso, gilding, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3969

Accession Number: 1977.294

Sayward House

Watercolor view of Sayward House from point on land on Barrell Lane (where former bridge was located); two cows grazing in front yard. Watercolor matted with glass, sealed with tape round the edges.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: Hale, Lucretia Peabody, 1820-1900 (Painter)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3970

Accession Number: 1977.295

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell; half length; subject faces front and is wearing black stock and coat; subject somewhat wall-eyed; in gold frame with leaves in corners.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3971

Accession Number: 1977.296

Side Chair

Rectangular form; three slat back side chair with double stretchers front and sides; single stretcher at rear; round stile terminate in cone and knob finials.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3972

Accession Number: 1977.297

Side Chair

Four slat back side chair with round stiles and connecting stretchers; lopped knob finials above ring turning terminate stiles; rush seat.

Date: 1765-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3973

Accession Number: 1977.298

Umbrella Stand

Round cylindrical form of hard paste porcelain with transferred and stencilled blue patterned decoration throughout; probably formed in China and decorated in England.

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain, stenciling, transfer printing

GUSN: 3974

Accession Number: 1977.299

Drop-leaf Table

Queen Anne drop leaf table with cabriole legs, pad feet, and round top.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

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

GUSN: 3975

Accession Number: 1977.300

Looking Glas

Rectangular; scrolled pediment and scalloped skirt; molded border surrounding in glass; one piece glass.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: spruce (wood), walnut (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3976

Accession Number: 1977.301

Armchair

Hoop back Windsor armchair with low arms; turned legs, thick 2" seat

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3977

Accession Number: 1977.302

Tavern Table

Rectangular top with plain skirt, straight legs connected by flat stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3978

Accession Number: 1977.303

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3979

Accession Number: 1977.304.1

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3980

Accession Number: 1977.304.2

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3981

Accession Number: 1977.304.3

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3982

Accession Number: 1977.304.4

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3983

Accession Number: 1977.304.5

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3984

Accession Number: 1977.304.6

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