Historic New England

Document Box

Domed and hinged lidded rectangular box covered with tooled and gilt tan-colored leather; top has squared iron carrying bale at center; lid is tooled with central diamond with each quadrant enclosing a crown above "GR"; top, corners and front panel with pattern of diamonds formed by acorns with oak ...

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, iron (metal), leather, tooling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4042

Accession Number: 1977.350

Looking Glass

Rectangular; gold leaf on edge around glass; scroll base; skirt; scrolled ears.

Date: 1765-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4043

Accession Number: 1977.351

Silhoutte of a Man

Silhouette of unidentified man facing right; bust length; cut away from circle of white paper and placed over black cloth backing; circular brass frame; under glass.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4044

Accession Number: 1977.352

Silhouette of a Man

Silhouette of an unidentified man facing left; bust length; cut from piece of white paper with black cloth backing; mahogany frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4045

Accession Number: 1977.353

Silhouette frame

Painted black; circular molded silhouette frame with attached ring hanger, glazed with cardboard backing.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4046

Accession Number: 1977.354

Silhouette Frame

Gilt and gessoed rectangular silhouette frame with mitered corners and simple molding; glazed, wooden backing; brass ring hanger attached to top.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4047

Accession Number: 1977.355

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular silhouette of an unidentified man, facing left; face cut away from white paper and set on black cloth backing; hair, collar and coat with yellow striping painted in watercolors; glazed; gilt simple molded wooden frame.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4048

Accession Number: 1977.356

Miniature Coffeepot

Blue body with multicolored applied flower vines: sprigs in relief; drum shaped bodies with gilt banding.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 3949

Accession Number: 1973.792AB

Coffee cup and saucer

Coffee cup and saucer glazed pink with gold sawtooth border; saucer is inverted hat shape with deep reserve for cup; cup is conical with gold and white painted wrapped ribbon handle; both have gold, white and red painted bamboo flower decoration.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3950

Accession Number: 1933.7067AB

Cracker jar

Cylinder in the form of bamboo stalks with relief molded shoots of bamboo painted in gold and brown; cover has handle made of "bamboo" branch.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3951

Accession Number: 1933.1252AB

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3952

Accession Number: 1977.281.2

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3953

Accession Number: 1977.281.3

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3954

Accession Number: 1977.281.4

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3955

Accession Number: 1977.281.5

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3956

Accession Number: 1977.281.6

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3957

Accession Number: 1977.281.7

The Area and Church of the Holy Apostles

Framed engraving of city scene with much activity in boats and in front of the Church of the Apostles; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3958

Accession Number: 1977.282

The Famous Bridge of Rialto at Venice in Italy

Rectangular framed engraving of Italian canal scene with many boats and men in river; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3959

Accession Number: 1977.283

The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo

Rectangular framed engraving The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo, Rome, Italy, with boats in river and animals on right; St. Peters in far background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3960

Accession Number: 1977.284

The West End of St. Peter's at Rome

Rectangular framed engraving of the West End of St. Peter's, figures in foreground and St. Peters in background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3961

Accession Number: 1977.285

Commemorative Medal

Round brass engraved rim with acorn and leaf border; center contains raised silhouette of "Admiral Lord Nelson"; black round "dish" frame.

Date: 1795-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3962

Accession Number: 1977.286

Barrell Coat of Arms

"NIHIL DEO OCCULTUM" Latin inscription at bottom of scroll. Rectangular framed coat of arms.

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3963

Accession Number: 1977.287

Desk

Slant lid desk on straight bracket feet; four graduated drawers; stepped desk interior.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: walnut (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 3964

Accession Number: 1977.288

Night Table

One drawer stand on four turned legs, square top; drawer has pressed brass pull.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pressing, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3965

Accession Number: 1977.289

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut, hard maple case back; sumac, red oak, white pine, and elm. Scalloped skirt. Three drawers directly under top with no rail between. Rests on cabriole legs, the rear of which face forward. Original brass hardware. Never had locks.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3966

Accession Number: 1977.290

Armchair

Nine-spindle, hoop-back Windsor arm chair; shaped pine seat; bamboo turned splayed legs connected by "H" stretcher; baluster turned arm supports; moulded back crest rail.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3967

Accession Number: 1977.291

Camphene lamp

Square gray marble base with four ball feet at corners; brass ringed support upholds clear round glass font for fuel with large "bulls eye" type pressed motif above cross hatched and swag motif. Electrified.

Date: 1795-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 3968

Accession Number: 1977.293

Looking Glass

Three feathers in basket as gilded crest decoration; gilded notched 1/4" across glass.

Date: 1760-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gesso, gilding, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3969

Accession Number: 1977.294

Sayward House

Watercolor view of Sayward House from point on land on Barrell Lane (where former bridge was located); two cows grazing in front yard. Watercolor matted with glass, sealed with tape round the edges.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: Hale, Lucretia Peabody, 1820-1900 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 3970

Accession Number: 1977.295

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell; half length; subject faces front and is wearing black stock and coat; subject somewhat wall-eyed; in gold frame with leaves in corners.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3971

Accession Number: 1977.296

Side Chair

Rectangular form; three slat back side chair with double stretchers front and sides; single stretcher at rear; round stile terminate in cone and knob finials.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3972

Accession Number: 1977.297

Side Chair

Four slat back side chair with round stiles and connecting stretchers; lopped knob finials above ring turning terminate stiles; rush seat.

Date: 1765-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3973

Accession Number: 1977.298

Umbrella Stand

Round cylindrical form of hard paste porcelain with transferred and stencilled blue patterned decoration throughout; probably formed in China and decorated in England.

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain, stenciling, transfer printing

GUSN: 3974

Accession Number: 1977.299

Drop-leaf Table

Queen Anne drop leaf table with cabriole legs, pad feet, and round top.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

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

GUSN: 3975

Accession Number: 1977.300

Looking Glas

Rectangular; scrolled pediment and scalloped skirt; molded border surrounding in glass; one piece glass.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: spruce (wood), walnut (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3976

Accession Number: 1977.301

Armchair

Hoop back Windsor armchair with low arms; turned legs, thick 2" seat

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3977

Accession Number: 1977.302

Tavern Table

Rectangular top with plain skirt, straight legs connected by flat stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3978

Accession Number: 1977.303

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3979

Accession Number: 1977.304.1

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3980

Accession Number: 1977.304.2

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3981

Accession Number: 1977.304.3

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3982

Accession Number: 1977.304.4

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3983

Accession Number: 1977.304.5

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3984

Accession Number: 1977.304.6

Side Chair

Small Windsor side chair with bamboo turned legs; shaped seat; four spindle back with curved crest rail received through stiles below tops.

Date: 1765-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3985

Accession Number: 1977.305

Blanket Chest

Rectangular blanket chest over drawer; ogee cutout skirt on sides and front with bracket feet.

Date: 1780-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3986

Accession Number: 1977.306

Drop-leaf Table

Straight molded legs and cutout end skirt; bread-board ends.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3987

Accession Number: 1977.307

Coffeepot

Conical body tapering to cirular mouth; simple flame-shaped finial on round dome top, hinged on upper rim of body and resoldered; rectilinear "S"-shaped handle curved at lower join; serpentine spout with "V" opening at back of mouth; double stepped base flares wider to circular copper bottom (probab...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), copper (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3988

Accession Number: 1977.308

Coffeepot

Bell-shaped lid with mushroom finial, hinged to body under lid rim; conical body tapering in steps at top and base; decorated with single raised ring at 3/4 height of body; simple "C" scroll handle with scrolled spurs at joins; slight serpentine spout; copper bottom; strainer holes at spout interior...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3989

Accession Number: 1977.309

Coffeepot

Balltop ribbed urn finial on flat top hinged to body at beaded rim; cylindrical body tapering to rounded shoulder and rounded bottom with single ring decoration at quarter round molded foot; scrolled ribbed handle an spout; copper bottom; holes stamped at spout for strainer.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3990

Accession Number: 1977.310

Hearth Brush

Simple turned handle screwing into elliptically-shaped bristle head; black bristles approximately 3 " in length; body painted black.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3991

Accession Number: 1977.311

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