Historic New England

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with eight flat sides and an "X" at the center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61250

Accession Number: 1942.5128

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored doorknob with eight rounded sides and a starburst at the center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61251

Accession Number: 1942.5129

Doorknob

Pale amethyst-colored doorknob with eight rounded sides and a flat face with a starburst at the center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61252

Accession Number: 1942.5130

Doorknob

Clear glass doorknob with eight rounded sides, a flat face, and a starburst at the center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61253

Accession Number: 1942.5131

Doorknob

Pale amethyst-colored glass doorknob with eight rounded sides, articulated ribs, and an "X" at the center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61254

Accession Number: 1942.5132

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with eight-sided ribs, a flat face, and bubbles at the center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61255

Accession Number: 1942.5133

Shutter

Two-paneled shutter with angled slats that form a chevron pattern, painted red. One of a set of four.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61256

Accession Number: 1942.5134.1

Shutter

Two-paneled shutter with angled slats that form a chevron pattern, painted red. One of a set of four.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61257

Accession Number: 1942.5134.2

Shutter

Two-paneled shutter with angled slats that form a chevron pattern, painted red. One of a set of four.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61258

Accession Number: 1942.5134.3

Shutter

Two-paneled shutter with angled slats that form a chevron pattern, painted red. One of a set of four.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61259

Accession Number: 1942.5134.4

Fireplace Grate

Molded fireplace surround with flanking columns, a center grate, and a fender.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61260

Accession Number: 1942.5135AB

Fanlight

Black, semi-circular fanlight with three tiers and curved muntins, fifteen lights, and gold rosettes.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal)

GUSN: 61261

Accession Number: 1942.5136

Door Enframement

Door with a fanlight with gothic muntins, lion's head bosses, three sidelights, and black with red paint.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61262

Accession Number: 1942.5137

Paneling

Fielded panels with four fluted ionic pilasters, four scrolled pedestals, and black with red paint.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 61263

Accession Number: 1942.5138

Rug

Rug with a red rose and leaf center medallion, double rose and scallop interior border, and purple, rust, and brown colors.

Date: 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 61264

Accession Number: 1985.881S

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher with polychrome printed decoration, baluster body, large spout, and "C" handle. Classical figures and masonic motifs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61274

Accession Number: 1942.1644

Celery Vase

One of a pair of molded amethyst glass celery vases. Octagonal tulip-shaped bowl on faceted stem with flared foot.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61275

Accession Number: 1942.1670.1

Celery Vase

One of a pair of molded amethyst glass celery vases. Octagonal tulip-shaped bowl on faceted stem with flared foot.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61276

Accession Number: 1942.1670.2

Vase

Black amethyst vase, conical shaped bowl with waist and flaring base.

Date: 1850-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61277

Accession Number: 1942.1750.1

Vase

Black amethyst vase, conical shaped bowl with waist and flaring base.

Date: 1850-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61278

Accession Number: 1942.1750.2

Coat

Wht; diamond pattrn. wv; long slv; applied white braid; eyelet lace

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65164

Accession Number: 1972.538

Coat

Wht; gored; long slv; round neck; buttns; dimity ruffls; appld. braid

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, dimity, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 65165

Accession Number: 1972.542

Dress

Wh; gored; long slv; round neck; points at hem; trim:pnk. band/casng

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 65166

Accession Number: 1972.546

Infant Bib

White; gauze backing; shield shape; button closure; embroidered "baby", flowers, leaves

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 65167

Accession Number: 1972.547

Petticoat

Wide nck; short puff slvs; v-shp. insrt; gathrd. skt; 2bands tucks

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 65168

Accession Number: 1972.548

Nightgown

Button front; yoke alt. embr. net & eyelet; ruffle collar; long slv

Date: 1881

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering, net (textile)

GUSN: 65169

Accession Number: 1985.711

Side Chair

Rectangular crst with 3incisd lines; 5spndls; caned seat; turned base; pnk

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65170

Accession Number: 1970.875

Stool

Milking stool form; round flat seat; 4turned swelled legs; beige

Date: 1925-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65171

Accession Number: 1970.876

Throw Rug

Rectangular; rounded corners; twisted fringe 4 sides; faded pink

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65172

Accession Number: 1970.877.1

Throw Rug

Rectangular; rounded corners; twisted fringe 4 sides; faded pink

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 65173

Accession Number: 1970.877.2

Wall Mirror

Simple rectangular molded wood frame; painted off-white; modern glass

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65174

Accession Number: 1970.901

Soap Dish

Oval; rounded lip; 3 parallel elevations in base for draining

Date: 1900-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65175

Accession Number: 1970.902

Miniature Fan

Brise; blue ribbon; ivory sticks; gilt trim and strips and pink and green flowers.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65176

Accession Number: 1970.10

Pocket Watch

Gilt tin case; round; embossed & pierced back; roman numerals

Date: 1880

Maker: Brevete, A. O. (Maker)

Material: gilding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 65177

Accession Number: 1970.11

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #27 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, marbling, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65178

Accession Number: 1970.13.1

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #38 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65179

Accession Number: 1970.13.2

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #35 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65180

Accession Number: 1970.13.3

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #14 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65181

Accession Number: 1970.13.4

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #18 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65182

Accession Number: 1970.13.5

Fan

Brise; red ribbon; pierced sticks; bl & yelw. flowers; revrs. signed

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), piercing, sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65183

Accession Number: 1970.14

Washstand

Marble top washstand with shaped splash board. Drawer with two door cupboard below. Scalloped skirt with cyma curved arch motif. Block feet. Overall illusionistic graining and paneling.

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65184

Accession Number: 1970.459

Gothic Revival chest of drawers with dressing glass. Illusionistic paneling, pointed arch swivel frame mirror. Four graduated drawers. Scalloped apron with block feet. Turned birds eye maple pulls. (a) Bureau (b) Mirror

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65185

Accession Number: 1970.461

Fall Front Desk

Slant top with four drawers in graded sizes and block feet.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 65186

Accession Number: 1970.1319

Chamber Pot

Vieux Paris decoration: white body, colorless glaze. (b) Bulbous body indented to foot; indents and flares to rim. Applied handle with thumb rest and spine. Domed lid (a) with beaded conical finial. Gilt trim on finial, lid rim, belly and foot.

Date: 1890

Maker: Henry Alcock & Company (Maker)

Material: gilding, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 65187

Accession Number: 1970.634

Chair

Armchair. Rattan wicker, maple, tufted chintz upholstery. Woven back in diamond pattern with arched crest; wicker braid applied to stiles and half arms; wooden seat frame; red-pattered rep tufted seat cushion covered with polished cotton chintz; woven arched front, side, and back skirts. Rests o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 65188

Accession Number: 1970.962.1

Chair

Armchair. Rattan wicker, maple, tufted chintz upholstery. Woven back in diamond pattern with arched crest; wicker braid applied to stiles and half arms; wooden seat frame; red-pattered rep tufted seat cushion covered with polished cotton chintz; woven arched front, side, and back skirts. Rests o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 65189

Accession Number: 1970.962.2