Historic New England

Desk

Rectangular, hinged lid; drawer with hinged writing surface, small interior compartment; fluted legs.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72723

Accession Number: 1969.3252

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72729

Accession Number: 1969.4412.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72730

Accession Number: 1969.4412.2

Washstand

Rectangular; shaped back; scrolled towl rack supports; upper shelf, lower with drawer

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), linoleum, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72731

Accession Number: 1969.4412.3

Library Table

Rectangular paneld top; feather motif edge; 1 drawer; twist turned legs, mushroom feet

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72732

Accession Number: 1969.4430

Sewing Machine

Rectangular sewing machine wtih a hinged top, front storage compartment; machine stored interior hinge

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: black walnut (wood), painting (coating), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), metal

GUSN: 72733

Accession Number: 1969.4431

Daybed

Low; rectangular; hingd lid with inter compart; overall floral; detach pil

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: down, maple (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72734

Accession Number: 1969.4432

Basin

Wht; circular, deep well, wide thick lip; footed

Date: 1866

Maker: Havre (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72735

Accession Number: 1969.4433

Plant Stand

Rectangular top with raised sides, turned legs; separate table top with black painted metal liner. Casters on feet.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72736

Accession Number: 1969.4434.1

Plant Stand

Plant stand with a rectangular well; high green sides with liner; plain skirts; turned legs, casters

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72737

Accession Number: 1969.4434.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; upper shelf with turned spindles, four slots; tround stiles, legs; casters

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72738

Accession Number: 1969.4583

Tea Caddy

Cylindrical tea caddy with gilt floral motif.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72739

Accession Number: 1969.1139

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72740

Accession Number: 1969.1155.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72741

Accession Number: 1969.1155.2

Artificial Fruit

Pur, green; cluster of grapes, stem, tendrils

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 72743

Accession Number: 1969.1198

Inkwell

Dk patina; hngd lid, shallow well, footed; risen christ, crusader

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 72744

Accession Number: 1969.1239

Shoehorn

Ivory rectangular shoehorn with a curved well, rounded corners, an oval handle, and a monogram.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72543

Accession Number: 1969.2896.2

Brush

Ivory; oval head, felt oval handle; yellow bristle; monogram

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72544

Accession Number: 1969.2897

Brush

Ivory; oval head with dished back, ovoid felt handle, yellow bristles; monogram.

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: Attributed to W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72545

Accession Number: 1969.2898

Clothes Brush

Ivory; rectangular with curvd sides, dished well, blond bristles

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle

GUSN: 72546

Accession Number: 1969.2899

Pencil

Gld; rifle shell with pencil in tip

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72547

Accession Number: 1969.2985

Shoehorn

Tan; paddle head with "high heel" hndl; monogrm with stringing

Date: 1800-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72548

Accession Number: 1969.2987

Trinket Box

Med brown; ovl; stylized dragon hndls, lid wedges btwn; spiral mtf

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 72549

Accession Number: 1969.2988

Desk

Desk. Mahogany. Narrow rectangular upper case with three drawers; eight pigeon holes; slanted green baize writing surface; two lower drawers below. Rests on turned legs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: Paraguayan cedar (wood), Spanish cedar (wood), toon (wood), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72550

Accession Number: 1969.3073

Bookcase

Desk and Bookcase. Mahogany primary wood includes top and sides with mahogany veneer on bottom; pine secondary wood includes back; pine bottom; pine support board beneath top. Rectangular case. Overhanging top with one shelf. Dowels attach to desk. Rests on ball feet with round tenons.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72551

Accession Number: 1969.3074

Trunk

Rectangular black trunk with a hinged lid and bail handles; corner reinforced; tack outlining; key

Date: 1800-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72552

Accession Number: 1969.3075

Bookcase

Rectangular overhanging top; 3 shelves; molded base; mult vertical board back

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72553

Accession Number: 1969.3076

Bookcase

Rectangular overhanging top; 3 shelves; molded base; mult vertical board back

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72554

Accession Number: 1969.3077

Inkstand

Farm maid with chickens by windmill; inwell in roof; bell in bas

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 72555

Accession Number: 1969.3078

Trunk

Rectangular red trunk with a hinged lid and bail handles; decorated with floral design, edges and corners reinforced.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), leather, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72556

Accession Number: 1969.3080.1

Trunk

Rectangular red trunk with a hinged lid and bail handles; decorated with floral design, edges and corners reinforced.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), leather, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72557

Accession Number: 1969.3080.2

Trunk

Rectangular hinged lid; red with floral design; reinforced corners and edges

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), leather, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72558

Accession Number: 1969.3080.3

Clothes Brush

Ivory; rectangular, rounded ends, monogrammed, blond bristles

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: Attributed to W. Thornhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: bristle, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72559

Accession Number: 1969.3092

Dish

Blue, white; circular, high foot, shallow well; bamboo and x motif

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, bamboo (material)

GUSN: 72560

Accession Number: 1969.3093

Pencil

Silver metal; faceted, calendar, blue bead head; screw in pencil

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72561

Accession Number: 1969.3096

Inkwell

Black, blue, gold inkwell with a square base, circular lid, liner, multi color flowers, medallions

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, copper (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 72562

Accession Number: 1969.3097

Heater

Tarnished; rectangular; hngd lid, gold inter with burner & collapsable rst

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72563

Accession Number: 1969.3098

Needlework Case

Marroon, red; rectangular 7 folding with compartment for implements

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72564

Accession Number: 1969.3099

Wallet

Black rectangular wallet, with three folds, tan interior with pockets, grained

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather

GUSN: 72565

Accession Number: 1969.3100

Change Purse

Tan; u-shaped with flap, 2 pockets; grained

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather

GUSN: 72566

Accession Number: 1969.3101

Netsuke

Ivory; elephant with monkey and basket on back; thread thru tusk

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 72567

Accession Number: 1969.3102

Wallet

Dark blue and tan; rectangular, folded with pockets; grained

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather

GUSN: 72568

Accession Number: 1969.3103

Pill Box

Silver; pig shpd, hngd lid on back, gilt interior; miss. cushion

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal

GUSN: 72569

Accession Number: 1969.3104

Religious Relic

Red; folded frame, one inset with St. Theresa and a prayer; gilded trim

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72570

Accession Number: 1969.3105

Pen Tray

Black, green, red, gilt rectangular pen tray with a shallow well, asymmetrical foliage

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72571

Accession Number: 1969.3109

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