Historic New England

Chair

Side or reception chair. Fancy painted, stenciled, and grained. Wood, gold and black paint, rush seat. Splat consists of a rail in the form of two cornucopiae rich graining; scrolled crest with stenciled vegetal and floral decoration.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, rush (material), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50537

Accession Number: 1985.726.1

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50538

Accession Number: 1985.727

Gathering Basket

Wood splint gathering basket. Checker pattern weave with carved wood handle. Rim is reinforced with interior and exterior carved wood hoops bound to basket body with single binder splint.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 50539

Accession Number: 1985.729

Flip Glass with lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50540

Accession Number: 1985.730AB

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50542

Accession Number: 1985.731.1

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50543

Accession Number: 1985.731.2

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50544

Accession Number: 1985.733

Vase

Clear glass vase with gold luster abstract bubble/splattered pattern. Wide circular mouth.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50545

Accession Number: 1985.734

Vase

Glass vase with a squat body and flat shoulders with a small mouth. Gold luster decoration in a splattered pattern.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50546

Accession Number: 1985.735

Teacup

Blue transfer-printed earthenware teacup. Interior floral border with alternating landscape medallions. Exterior alternating medallions depicting landscapes and floral sprays. Gold gild accents around the rim and on the handle.

Date: 1885-1905

Maker: William Ridgway, Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 50547

Accession Number: 1985.736.1

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50548

Accession Number: 1985.737.1

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50549

Accession Number: 1985.737.10

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50550

Accession Number: 1985.737.11

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50551

Accession Number: 1985.737.12

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50552

Accession Number: 1985.737.13

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50553

Accession Number: 1985.737.14

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50554

Accession Number: 1985.737.15

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50555

Accession Number: 1985.737.16

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50556

Accession Number: 1985.737.17

Sugar Bowl with lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50557

Accession Number: 1985.737.2

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50558

Accession Number: 1985.737.3

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50559

Accession Number: 1985.737.4

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50560

Accession Number: 1985.737.5

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50561

Accession Number: 1985.737.6

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50562

Accession Number: 1985.737.7

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50563

Accession Number: 1985.737.8

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50564

Accession Number: 1985.737.9

Platter

A blue transfer printed pearlware footed platter with grooves and a well. The center is adorned by a floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern and an outer foliate border.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 50565

Accession Number: 1985.738.1

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50566

Accession Number: 1985.738.30

Bed

Empire Bedstead, mahogany

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50567

Accession Number: 1985.743A

Footboard

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50568

Accession Number: 1985.743B

Bed

No description

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50569

Accession Number: 1985.743C

Bed

Part of an Empire bedstead.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50570

Accession Number: 1985.743D

Wallpaper

Large wallpaper panel framed under glass. Rainbow / irise ground of grey and green with polychrome scenic motif of Chinoiserie pagoda, foliage and figure. Entire design enclosed in a white gothic arch border. Plain white wooden frame.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50571

Accession Number: 1985.748

Portrait

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50572

Accession Number: 1985.751.1

Portrait

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50573

Accession Number: 1985.751.2

Assumption of the Virgin

Assumption of the Virgin in blue, numerous putti, and serpent below. Gilt frame.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: After Murillo or Maratta (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 50574

Accession Number: 1985.752

Landscape Painting

Saltbox house connected to additions, under large tree.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 50575

Accession Number: 1985.758

Unfinished bedspread

Cotton top; stuffed and corded basket; flowering long stemmed plant framed by entwining flowering grapevine wreath open at top and tied in bow knot at base. Unfinished edges.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, textiles, whitework

GUSN: 50576

Accession Number: 1985.761

Chair

Serpentine crest, upholstered back and arms; all molded parts; carved scrollso n arms, continuous arm supports and legs.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50577

Accession Number: 1986.1

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

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Rectangular black velvet frame with circular reveal; circular bas relief side view of Josiah Quincy/Mayor of Boston/1896-1899. Attached note reads, "3rd mayor of Boston of that name. A reduction in gilt bronze of a medal that hung in the Old Boston City Hall, School Street. This Josiah born in this ...

Date: 1900

Maker: Brooks, Richard (Artist)

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 55773

Accession Number: 1970.499

Gloves

Pair of white kid, hand sewn men's gloves, marked on inside "J.Q." (?) in (?) 1775. Also "SM" (?) Attached note reads "Gloves worn by Col. Josiah Quincy who built this house, his third home in Quincy."

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 55777

Accession Number: 1970.500AB

Armband

White silk armband commemorating George Washington's death; ink inscription says it belonged to Eliza S. Quincy and was worn by her. Picture of ladies mourning at Washington's tomb. Enclosed in glass and sealed with passe partout binding.

Date: 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 55778

Accession Number: 1970.501

Knife

Straight flat rounded blade indenting to molded neck and canted shaped handle with incised lines and leaf motifs at edges. End has scroll and scallop motif with engraved "D".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55779

Accession Number: 1970.502

Display Case

Glass front, rectangular display case with purple interior.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 55780

Accession Number: 1971.330

Pair of Lace Cuffs

Pair of lace cuffs with floral and geometric reserves and scalloped edge. Card states: "lace ruffles are the ones worn by Colonel Josiah Quincy in portrait by Copley in 1767."

Date: 1767

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 55781

Accession Number: 1971.331AB

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