Historic New England

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55755

Accession Number: 1988.93B

Photograph

Rectangular browntone photograph of Quincy House; under glass; plain, oak frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55756

Accession Number: 1985.641

Candlestand with tripod base and elongated octagonal top with inlayed beaded edge. Cabriole legs with inlayed lines and plain feet. Vase form shaft with stylized leaf motif. Square block and latch for tip top table.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55765

Accession Number: 1933.1156

Dish

Oval, black and gold lacquer dish with reserves at each end of interior and diaper pattern on sides.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55766

Accession Number: 1937.403

Secretary

Four bulbous feet support rectangular case with rounded corners containing three drawers with lookmatch flame veneer and elaborate stamped metal brasses. Hinged lid folds out to form writing surface; wooden rosettes extend to form lid supports. Upper case fits into molding of lower vase; contains sh...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 55767

Accession Number: 1939.1

Stereoviewer

Rectangular viewer with canted corners and molded base; knob for turning the pictures; two sets of viewing lenses; double hinged doors with silver gilt interior. Metal plate reads "ALEX BECKERS/ NEW YORK." Last patent date is 1859.

Date: 1860

Maker: Beckers, Alex (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), metal

GUSN: 55768

Accession Number: 1941.1577

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and branch satinwood. Hinged top, ovolo corners and serpentine front and sides. Front skirt has highly decorative veneer of rectangular and oval satinwood (or other light wood) flame figures. Similar rectangular veneers on sides and inlays on bottom of skirt a...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 55769

Accession Number: 1948.122

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons. Cabriole legs with round ball feet and spurs support a thick, central shaft of ring and vasiform shapes surmounted by knop finial.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55770

Accession Number: 1964.388.1-.2

Candlesticks

Pair of silver candlesticks with oval domed base. Elongated vase form shaft with shield and stylized leaf motif. Candle cup in vase form. Flat bobeche with raised beaded edge; not marked.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55771

Accession Number: 1966.505AB

Flatware

Leather covered silver case, with multiple beading around base, cover and hinging area. Press circular knob to open; bottom marked Sarah Bromfield (who according to Edmund Quincy is the maternal grandmother of Josiah Quincy, President of Harvard. A street in Boston is named for this family also one ...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55772

Accession Number: 1970.498

Figurine

Multi-color figurine of a man leading a woman on a donkey.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58681

Accession Number: 1942.2861

Figurine

Multi-color figurine of a woman with a concertina and a man with a hurdy gurdy.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 58682

Accession Number: 1942.2862

Figurine

Green, pink, and yellow figurine of a standing man in seventeenth century garb holding a guitar.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58683

Accession Number: 1942.2863

Figurine

White, red, and black figurine of a standing woman with a bundle on her head and a man with an urn.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58684

Accession Number: 1942.2864

Figurine

Green, black, and orange figurine of a man with a cloak and tam.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58685

Accession Number: 1942.2865

Figurine

White, black, and gilt figurine of a standing male cleric wearing a long robe and brimmed hat.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58686

Accession Number: 1942.2866

Figurine

Multi-color figurine of a boy wearing a dotted jacket and a dog on a square base.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 58687

Accession Number: 1942.2868

Goblet

Goblet with a circular foot, a straight stem with a ring, and a flared rim and bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58688

Accession Number: 1942.2869

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a stepped conical base with three cast winged cherubs. Hangs from the ceiling.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58689

Accession Number: 1942.2870

Lolling Chair

Upholstered lolling chair with brown and red chintz upholstery on the back and seat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 58690

Accession Number: 1942.2956

Candlestick

Clear glass candlestick with a circular base, baluster stem and cup, and a diamond and gadroon motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58691

Accession Number: 1942.3193.1

Candlestick

Clear glass candlestick with a circular base, baluster stem and cup, and a diamond and gadroon motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58692

Accession Number: 1942.3193.2

Figurine

White, blue, and green figurine of thee men in naval uniforms. "Death of Nelson" is written in script on the base.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58693

Accession Number: 1942.4371

Parian Bust

White parian bust of a man with a circular pedestal base.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 58694

Accession Number: 1942.4409

Bracket

Brown, semi-circular, c-shaped support mounted to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58695

Accession Number: 1942.4973.1

Bracket

Brown, semi-circular, c-shaped support mounted to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58696

Accession Number: 1942.4973.2

Bracket

Rectangular shelf with rounded corners and two curved supports attached to the wall,

Date: 1917-1936

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58697

Accession Number: 1942.4974

Fireplace Grate

Cast iron fireplace grate with five horizontal bars at the front and nine curved bars at the bottom.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 58698

Accession Number: 1942.4975

Set of Shutters

Two sets of four hinged, louvered shutters with Gothic arches, painted black.

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58699

Accession Number: 1942.4976

Corner Cupboard

Corner cupboard with two glazed doors with an arch and pilasters, painted gray and white with a pink interior.

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58700

Accession Number: 1942.4977

Set of Paneling

Set of four fielded panels including a fireplace surround, two doors, beams, and brackets.

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58701

Accession Number: 1942.4978

Green Dining Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House

Watercolor painting of the Green Dining Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House looking into Cogswell Hall. Framed.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Artist)

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

GUSN: 58702

Accession Number: 1942.4628

Painting of the Paul Revere Room (Chapel Chamber) at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House

Interior view of the Paul Revere Room (Chapel Chamber) at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House as it appeared during Henry Davis Sleeper's lifetime. Sleeper family silver is arranged on shelves in the corner cupboard. Oil on board. Carved gilt frame.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58703

Accession Number: 1942.4634

Wallpaper

Reprod. pillar & arch patt. ; 1 set bpt-115, 2 fragments bpt-113

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Thomas Strahan & Co. (Maker)

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58704

Accession Number: 1942.4700

Soap Dish

Oval soap dish fixed to the wall, white with floral decoration.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58705

Accession Number: 1942.4979

Soap Dish

Rectangular grid form soap dish with two curved handles for hanging off the side of a bathtub.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58706

Accession Number: 1942.4980

Tissue Holder

Rectangular tissue holder with a flat bottom and open at the top with an arched backplate.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58707

Accession Number: 1942.4981

Linoleum

Brown, white, and beige linoleum with a pattern to imitate terrazo.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58708

Accession Number: 1942.4982

Mirror

Rectangular wall mirror in a white mitred wooden frame with three sides painted salmon-color.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58709

Accession Number: 1942.4983

Floor Lamp

Floor lamp with a conical weighted base, two light sockets on a rectangular shelf with a double shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58710

Accession Number: 1942.2349.1

Floor Lamp

Floor lamp with a conical weighted base with two light sockets on a rectangular shelf and a double shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58711

Accession Number: 1942.2349.2

Teapot

Cream and brown teapot with a globular shape and agate pattern with tea drinking mottos.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 58712

Accession Number: 1942.2871

Bottle

Amber-colored rectangular glass bottle with a long neck, rounded shoulders, and a wide lip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 58713

Accession Number: 1942.2891

Bottle

Dark olive-colored rectangular glass bottle with straight sides, rounded shouders, and a short neck.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 58714

Accession Number: 1942.2892

Taper Holder

Cylindrical taper holder with a weighted wooden base, cylindrical shaft, and small conical extinguisher.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58715

Accession Number: 1942.2893

Food Storage Jar

Olive-colored glass jar with a round, irregular body that tapers at the shoulder to a wide mouth.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 58716

Accession Number: 1942.2895

Butter Mold

Cylindrical-shaped butter mold with two wooden bands and a spout at the top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58717

Accession Number: 1942.2897

Wooden Figure

Folk art sculpture of a carved wooden man in top hat carrying an unconscious woman in arms; painted black.

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58718

Accession Number: 1942.2898

Plaque

Exterior scene of a full-length standing man holding a staff with a cross.

Date: 1300-1399

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58719

Accession Number: 1942.2900

Candlestand

Candlestand with a stepped square shaft and cross-stretcher base.

Date: 1730-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 58720

Accession Number: 1942.2901

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