Historic New England

Framed engraving

Black and white engraving. Molded wooden frame.

Date: 1816

Maker: Turner, C. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8050

Accession Number: 1949.417

Framed engraving

Black and white engraving. Hamlet standing on steps leading up to a bust of Shakespeare. At his feet are symbols from the play: mask, goblet, cape, sword and shield.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8051

Accession Number: 1949.432

Black and white engraving. Classical scene of five Grecian women and a cherub. In center, two women dance holding putto in air; woman on left plays drum; on right two women are seated watching. Pictured against a black ground.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: De Boni, Gio. Martino (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8052

Accession Number: 1949.433

Framed engraving

Black and white engraving. Classical scene of men hunting boar with spears against background of waterfall, gorge, castle, bridge and stormy day. Underglass in black painted molded frame.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8053

Accession Number: 1949.434

Artificial Flower Arrangement

Clear glass dome encloses arrangement; red tones; gilt painted white lusterware urn with square base, vase-shaped body with two applied "C" handles. Flowers constructed of feathers. Black stained oval wooden base.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), glass (material), wood (plant material), lusterware

GUSN: 8054

Accession Number: 1949.443

Hearth brush

Tapering shaft with acorn finial. Shaft turned at end, above an ovoid head with horsehair bristles.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8055

Accession Number: 1949.503

Footstool

Four turned legs and ball feet; rounded edges; frame has holes underneath (for caning?). Painted black. Hooked upholsery of multi- colored wool bouquet of flowers; brown ground; tacked on and bordered with brown woven tape.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), tape (materials), turning (shaping process), upholstering, upholstery, wool (textile)

GUSN: 8056

Accession Number: 1949.872

Valance

Rectangular frontal board; ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels; circular medallion. Painted decoration: white background with mustard trim, circular medallion enclosing urn at either end. Two colonial-style male silhouettes in center.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8057

Accession Number: 1949.893.1

Valance

Rectangular frontal board; ogee cut ends; shaped lower edge in form of tassels; circular medallion. Painted decoration: white background with mustard trim, circular medallion enclosing urn at either end. Two colonial-style male silhouettes in center.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8058

Accession Number: 1949.893.2

Landscape painting

Polychrome scene of temple, surrounded by greenery and situated on a bank of a lake.

Date: 1885-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 8059

Accession Number: 1949.895

Landscape painting

Polychrome view of colonial-style white clapboard church reflected in lake; evening in moonlight. Molded wood frame. Gilt overall, with gilt gesso beading applied to outer border of frame; inner border with bead-like carving.

Date: 1885-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gesso, gilding, molding (forming), oak (wood), oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 8060

Accession Number: 1949.896

Framed print

Black and white scene depicting clashing chariots by seashore - possibly Apollo and Neptune doing battle. Framed under glass. Molded wood frame, painted black.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), painting (coating), mezzotint (process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8061

Accession Number: 1949.922

Pole screen

Yellow octagonal board screen; painted floral decoration with applied gilded foil, framing floral garland. Mahogany pole; ball finial screwed to top. Pole attached to back of screen by brass plate with two rings.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 8062

Accession Number: 1949.924

Oriental rug

Deep reddish brown field; blue, cream and lighter red motifs; major guls and flattened octagons; leaf and gargoyle forms in outer sedments. Minor guls: cruciform diamonds. Narrow guard borders. Ends have tapestry-woven skirts; deep red with triple narrow blue stripes. Plain fringes. Blue selveges.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: Tekke Turkoman (Maker)

Material: goat hair, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), tapestry (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 8063

Accession Number: 1949.1001

Island of Curacao, 1793

Molded gold frame; harbour with sailing ships on water. Beneath are three smaller scenes of portraits of sailing ships. Beneath are thirty three names with numbers serving as identification key to places in picture above. Banner at top reads "Eyland Curacao anno 1793."

Date: 1793

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8064

Accession Number: 1949.340

Fireplace shovel

Knopped steeple finial with lemon turning; beading. Rounded brass-colored handle merges into round metal shaft painted black. Spade drop, wide-flaring bell shovel.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knops, metal, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8065

Accession Number: 1949.350.1

Fireplace tongs

Knopped steeple finial with lemon turning; beading. Rounded brass-colored handle merges into round metal shaft painted black. Shafts curve outward; flat pincers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knops, metal, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8066

Accession Number: 1949.350.2

Figurine

Molded white clay body; white glaze. Painted overglaze polychrome decoration. Standing figure of Lord Nelson (see Note) in naval unifrom with amputated left hand inserted in vest. Peacock rests against left leg.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8067

Accession Number: 1949.415

Figurine

Molded white clay body; standing figure; overglaze polychrome enamel decoration. Naval officer with left arm leaning on pedestal; three eagles on shaft; right hand holding telescope. Well-modeled in back.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8068

Accession Number: 1949.416

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8069

Accession Number: 1949.427.1

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8070

Accession Number: 1949.427.2

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8071

Accession Number: 1949.427.3

Candlestick

Two-part mold pressed opaque white "clambroth" body. Stepped hexagonal base with acanthus leaf. Columnar stem with acanthus leaf motif. Conforming semi-opaque cerulean blue candle socket joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8072

Accession Number: 1949.444.1

Candlestick

Two-part mold pressed opaque white "clambroth" body. Stepped hexagonal base with acanthus leaf. Columnar stem with acanthus leaf motif. Conforming semi-opaque cerulean blue candle socket joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8073

Accession Number: 1949.444.2

Pincushion

Square yellow silk pillow covered with cotton knit needlework and beadwork; white ground with basket of flowers enclosed by blue Greek key border. Long white bead fringe.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile)

GUSN: 8074

Accession Number: 1949.480

Whale oil lamp with shade

Opaque white square base; central beaded molding. Vasiform waisted stem; molded acanthus leaf decoration. Opaque cerulean blue font; beaded and faceted neck; tulip-shaped body with scalloped border enclosing domed top; brass collar. Font applied to stem with opaque white wafer. Fitted for electricit...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutwork, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), pressing

GUSN: 8075

Accession Number: 1949.483AB

Whale oil lamp with shade

Opaque white square base; central beaded molding. Vasiform waisted stem; molded acanthus leaf decoration. Opaque white font; beaded and faceted neck; tulip-shaped body with scalloped border enclosing domed top; brass collar. Font applied to base with white blown wafer. Fitted for electricity; cutwor...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutwork, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), pressing, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 8076

Accession Number: 1949.484AB

Cologne bottle with stopper

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel-cut scene of forest and deer. Circular bulbous body on squat circular foot. Globular stopper; six panel domed knop with scroll motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8077

Accession Number: 1949.485.1AB

Cologne bottle with stopper

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel cut scene of forest and deer. Circular bulbous body on squat circular foot. Globular stopper; six panel bomed knop with scroll motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8078

Accession Number: 1949.485.2AB

Powder box

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel cut scene of forest and deer. Cann-shape with flat bottom. Indented neck to receive conforming cover with facetted knop finial. Etched leafy vine on top, scrolls on edge.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8079

Accession Number: 1949.485.3AB

Cologn bottle with stopper

Bottle: cerulean blue opaque body. Globular; tapering upward from flat bottom to small cylindrical neck with flaring mouth. Polished pontil. Tiny gilt stars overall. Stopper: clear, teardrop finial stopper. Gilt; cylindrical stem.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 8080

Accession Number: 1949.487.1AB

Cologn bottle with stopper

Bottle: cerulean blue opaque body. Globular; tapering upward from flat bottom to small cylindrical neck with flaring mouth. Polished pontil. Tiny gilt stars overall. Stopper: clear, teardrop finial stopper. Gilt; cylindrical stem.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 8081

Accession Number: 1949.487.2AB

Candlestick

Two-part mold; opaque white body. Stepped hexagonal base; ananthus leaf design. Stem: steps surmounted by waisted bulbous column; acanthus leaf molded design. Semi-opaque blue candle socket; molded scroll decoration; joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8082

Accession Number: 1949.490.1

Candlestick

Two-part mold; opaque white body. Stepped hexagonal base; ananthus leaf design. Stem: steps surmounted by waisted bulbous column; acanthus leaf molded design. Semi-opaque blue candle socket; molded scroll decoration; joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8083

Accession Number: 1949.490.2

Framed watercolor

Triple-masted sailing ship flying American flag at right. Central mast with blue flag; white center. Black painted hull; white stripe. Green buildings on deck, along with several people. In gackground at left: grey fortress surrounded by brick wall. Smaller buildings, windmills in distance. Molded w...

Date: 1838

Maker: Clausen, C. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8084

Accession Number: 1949.491

Theorem painting

Stylized fruit in blue bowl stenciled and painted on white velvet. Bowl stands on brownish-orange table top. Molded wood frame with gilt gesso applied to front, sides unfinished.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), stenciling, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8085

Accession Number: 1949.494

Theorem painting

Stylized flowers in blue bowl stenciled and painted on white velvet. Bowl stands on brownish-orange table top. Mounted under glass. Molded wood frame with gilt gesso.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), stenciling, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8086

Accession Number: 1949.497

Jamb hook

C-shaped with waisted shaft applied to ovoid base/plate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8087

Accession Number: 1949.504.1

Jamb hook

C-shaped with waisted shaft applied to ovoid base/plate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8088

Accession Number: 1949.504.2

Chest of drawers

Swell front case; four drawers, graduated from top to bottom. Drawers have beaded edges with molded oval-shaped brass plated with bail handles. Frontal columnar reeded stiles terminate below case in turned bulbous legs. Rectangular inlaid panels.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, molding (forming), reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 8089

Accession Number: 1949.509

Bedstead

Four turned posts; ring turned feet. Headboard has rounded top with C-scrolled indentation at side. Maple stain.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8090

Accession Number: 1949.513.1

Bedstead

Four turned posts; ring turned feet. Headboard has rounded top with C-scrolled indentation at side. Maple stain.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8091

Accession Number: 1949.513.2

Stand

Square top with two drop leaves; rounded corners. Case encloses leaf support slides and single frontal drawer; two molded brass rosette pulls. Turned and reeded legs; cylindrical foot. Brass pulls probably later additions.

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), reed (grass, material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8092

Accession Number: 1949.514

Framed print

Single stemmed flower has leaves at ground, plain stem with white blossoms and buds. Rocky background with opening at left revealing ocean with two sailing ships. Molded wood frame, painted black; gold-painted inner edge.

Date: 1801

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hand coloring, molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8093

Accession Number: 1949.515

"Snowy Owl"

Engraving of two snowy owls on a blasted or dead tree trunk. Hand colored. Molded wooden frame with gilded gesso.

Date: 1827-1838

Maker: Havell, R. (Engraver) Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), engraving (printing process), gesso, gilding, glass (material), hand coloring

GUSN: 8094

Accession Number: 1949.518

Framed engraving

Depicts flowers in foreground with landscape background. Landscape and house covered with snow.

Date: 1804

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), hand coloring, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8095

Accession Number: 1949.519

Inkwell

Circular with two incised rings. Well: cylindrical, tapering at top, with incised rings. Flaring lip. White ceramic ink well fits inside pewter container. Pewter hinged lid; five holes for pens.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), incising, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8096

Accession Number: 1949.523

Figurine

White body; transparent glaze. Realistically modeled figure of reclining lion. Cartouche- shaped, stepped base with rounded ends, painted royal blue in overglaze enamel.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8097

Accession Number: 1949.527

Tumbler

Opalescent cerulean blue body. Cylindrical form; vertical facetted ribbing overall, tapering inward at circular mouth. Flat bottom with pressed sunburst or sunflower design.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: reeding, glass (material), molding (forming), glassblowing

GUSN: 8098

Accession Number: 1949.528.1

Tumbler

Opalescent cerulean blue body. Cylindrical form; vertical facetted ribbing overall, tapering inward at circular mouth. Flat bottom with pressed sunburst or sunflower design.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, reeding, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8099

Accession Number: 1949.528.2

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