Historic New England

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular top; 2 d-shaped leaves; legs turned with rings, rope; 1 drawer.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), sawing, turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63349

Accession Number: 1987.857

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Hun (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63350

Accession Number: 1948.167.1

Side Chair

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63351

Accession Number: 1948.167.2

Side Chair

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63352

Accession Number: 1948.167.3

Side Chair

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63353

Accession Number: 1948.167.4

Side Chair

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63354

Accession Number: 1948.167.5

Side Chair

Painted maple and white pine fancy chair. Splat rail with four turned spindles beneath rail, shaped plank seat with rolled front edge, four turned legs and box stretchers. Chair retains some of original yellow painted basecoat. Splat has a pillow center on which brown and grey (originally purple)...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), sponging, stenciling, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63355

Accession Number: 1948.167.6

Washstand

Corner stand; shaped splash board; 3 shelves; 4 tapered legs

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63356

Accession Number: 1950.217

Portrait of a Boy

Oval, bust-length portrait of a boy with blond ringlets. White drapery in background. Gilt/gesso frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Ordway, Alfred (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 63357

Accession Number: 1948.727

Carpet

Brick red. with bl, gold, black, crm. geom. motfs; coarse knotted; fringed

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 63358

Accession Number: 1948.184

Carpet

Navy bl. with brown, green, black, crm; pile & knots; overcast edgs; geom. motf

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 63359

Accession Number: 1948.182

Sampler

Rectangular; three alphabets over paired birds and fruit basket; verse; plain ground

Date: 1815

Maker: Barrett, Frances Hall (Ames), 1809-1887 (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 63360

Accession Number: 1948.238

Bed

4post with rectangular tester; ornate foot posts; lamb's tongue, fillet

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 63361

Accession Number: 1948.239

Trunk

Rectangular; hinged lid; metal escutcheon & hasp; bl. dot on white lining

Date: 1800-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63362

Accession Number: 1987.882

Trunk

Trunk. Leather, pine, iron, brass, linen. Rectangular in shape; straight sides; flat, hinged top covered in black leather; black; iron strips and latch. Leather handle secured by four brass tacks. White stitching on edges of trunk. Interior covered with linen material. Exterior bottom covered ...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: N. Neat & Son (Maker)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 63363

Accession Number: 1987.883

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63364

Accession Number: 1948.240.1

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63365

Accession Number: 1948.240.2

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63366

Accession Number: 1948.240.3

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63367

Accession Number: 1948.240.4

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63368

Accession Number: 1948.240.5

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63369

Accession Number: 1948.240.6

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63370

Accession Number: 1948.240.7

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63371

Accession Number: 1948.240.8

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63372

Accession Number: 1948.240.9

Fireplace Brush

Gilt handle & shaft; growling chinese dog's head; red bristles.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63527

Accession Number: 1948.245

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63528

Accession Number: 1987.921.1A-D

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63529

Accession Number: 1987.921.2A-D

Andiron

Turned & facetted post&7stand; octag. base form; iron billet bar

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 63530

Accession Number: 1948.246.1

Ashtray

Colorless; circular; 5 tabs from rim to rest cigs; star base; fluted

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 63531

Accession Number: 1987.943

Mantel Clock

Arched; half round molding; two ogee mlod. glazed panels; pendulum below

Date: 1857

Maker: Elias Ingraham & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63532

Accession Number: 1987.942

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63533

Accession Number: 1987.941.1

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63534

Accession Number: 1987.941.2

Side Chair

Rounded crest; shaped stiles; vase splat; cabrl. legs; claw & ball

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63535

Accession Number: 1987.940

Armchair

Round crest; shapd. stiles; vase splat; yelw. seat; shells at knee

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63536

Accession Number: 1987.939

Table

Rectangular; 4 straight legs; inlay bands of lighter wood; 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63537

Accession Number: 1987.938

Tilt-top Table

Circular; trestle base; hinged semi-circular shelf below; cntrl. crosspc

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63538

Accession Number: 1987.937

Drop-front Desk

Slanted hinged lid; 2 slides; drawers, cubbies; inlay on surface

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63539

Accession Number: 1987.936

Table

Circular top; square pedestal with block; chevron dk & lt. inlay border

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63540

Accession Number: 1987.935

Drop-leaf Table

2 tiered trestle base; with 1turned stretcher; swinging bars & legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63542

Accession Number: 1987.933

Sofa

Assymetrical daybed. Scrolled head is higher than foot. Scrolled feet. Yellow.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63543

Accession Number: 1987.932

Display Case

Wood frame with four rounded glass panels, a quatrefoil top, and cabriole legs.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63545

Accession Number: 1987.1484

Washstand

Tripod base; circular shelf with triangular lower shelf; swan's head feet

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 63684

Accession Number: 1948.232

Bathtub

Circular; lt. blue int, beige under; angeld rim; ledge with funnel below

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63685

Accession Number: 1987.880

Bath Towel

Beige & red ground with looped cotton checkerboard; red det; fringe

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 63686

Accession Number: 1987.881

Pitcher

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63687

Accession Number: 1950.216.1

Basin

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; flattened rim

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63688

Accession Number: 1950.216.2

Side Chair

White; originally pink, humbback; three flattened spindles; bamboo

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Possibly Wilder Family (Owner)

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63689

Accession Number: 1987.1005

Map

Linen-backed; greater boston area; wooden map holder ea. end.

Date: 1859

Maker: Walling, H. F. (Engraver) Baker, F. A. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 63690

Accession Number: 1987.1033

Map

Paper; edged with linen tape; 2 wood rods each end; of new hampshr

Date: 1904

Maker: Scarborough Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63691

Accession Number: 1987.1032

Map

Linen backed; wooden holder each end; world mercator projection

Date: 1853

Maker: Johnson, D. G. (Engraver) Colton, J. H. (Publisher)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product), steel engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 63692

Accession Number: 1987.1031

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