Historic New England

Etagere

Arched pediment over 4 pilaster back; round ends, 1 large drawer; 2 shelves

Date: 1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72467

Accession Number: 1969.768

Sideboard

Sideboard with central arch and six pilasters. Four drawers with central cupboard with two shelves.

Date: 1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72468

Accession Number: 1969.769

Mahogany tall case clock has pierced crest that features vine motifs; brass ball finials on plinths; arched cabinet with pierced vegetal motifs; fluted columns; light and darkwood banded inlay and fan motifs. Aaron Willard's label appears on the inside of the door.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Willard, Aaron (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), gilt bronze, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72469

Accession Number: 1969.775

Card Table

One of a pair of eastern Massachusetts card tables. Mahogany and exotic wood veneers. Lightwood stringing inlay on apron and edge of top; light and darkwood inlaid thistle paterae, lightwood inlaid oval at center of skirt. Astragal corners. Rests on four tapered fluted legs with arrow feet.

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker, attributed) Seymour, John (Cabinetmaker, attributed)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72470

Accession Number: 1969.776.1

Card Table

One of a pair of eastern Massachusetts card tables. Mahogany and exotic wood veneers. Lightwood stringing inlay on apron and edge of top; light and darkwood inlaid thistle paterae, lightwood inlaid oval at center of skirt. Astragal corners. Rests on four tapered fluted legs with arrow feet.

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Seymour, John (Cabinetmaker, attributed) Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker, attributed)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72471

Accession Number: 1969.776.2

Card Table

Card table with rectangular hinged top. Four straight legs, one leg swings out to support leaf. Table has pierced brackets and one drawer.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72472

Accession Number: 1969.1254

Bookcase

Bookcase. Pine. Painted brown with reddish stain. Rectangular case with three shelves. Rests on recent casters

Date: 1925-1949

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

Material: pine (wood), metal

GUSN: 72473

Accession Number: 1969.2766

Portable Desk

Grn, glt, pur inter; rectangular, hngd lid; compartmented; monogram

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72474

Accession Number: 1969.2768

Mirror

Silver; rectangular, mold edgs; missing support

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72475

Accession Number: 1969.2769

Jewelry Box

Brn, glt; rectangular, hngd, lock; acanthus motif; rose interior

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72476

Accession Number: 1969.2770

Electric Lamp

Yellow circular base, flared sides; central cylindar; elongated painted handle; lamp insert

Date: 1925-1945

Maker: Perry Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), tin (metal), wire

GUSN: 72477

Accession Number: 1969.2773

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

Paper Knife

Letter opener with inlaid marquetry design of dancing woman in traditional dress.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72745

Accession Number: 1969.1240

Pencil Tray

Pen tray made of painted black wood with rounded edges and shallow well.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72746

Accession Number: 1969.1241

Scissors

Brown blade sheath; triangular blades hinged toward handle; pinapple, floral motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), lizard leather, plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72747

Accession Number: 1969.1242

Scarab

Dk brown; insect body, ram head; hieroglyphics on bottom

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72748

Accession Number: 1969.1243

Serving Tray

Tray with square lacquered body decorated with rose colored peacock motif.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72749

Accession Number: 1969.1244

Signet

Brn, white; bulb, facetd hndl; rectangular signet, foliate mtf, dk patina

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72750

Accession Number: 1969.1245

Match Holder

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72751

Accession Number: 1969.1246

Match Holder

Dk patna; cylin body, shape of drum; ridged bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72752

Accession Number: 1969.1247

Pen Wiper

Pen wiper with circular, felt body. Four miniature rats mounted on top.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72753

Accession Number: 1969.1248

Paper Knife

Rd-brn; translucent; 1 sq end taperng to rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 72754

Accession Number: 1969.1251

Dish

Pch, brown, gry; oval; shallow well; footed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72755

Accession Number: 1969.1252

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Blue; bulb footed base; conformed unit with single central socket; three supports

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72756

Accession Number: 1969.2490.2

Shelf Clock

Rectangular shelf clock with an archd top; white face, black numbers; string inlay; mushroom feet

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

GUSN: 72757

Accession Number: 1969.2783

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72759

Accession Number: 1969.2876.1

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72760

Accession Number: 1969.2876.2

Plant Stand

Natural square top plant stand with an open front, straight sides to bracket feet, plain rear skirt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72761

Accession Number: 1969.2900

Desktop Embosser

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72762

Accession Number: 1969.2904

Electric Lamp

Square black base; straight cylindrical shaft

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72763

Accession Number: 1969.2918

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; black leathr inter; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), leather, mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72764

Accession Number: 1969.2919

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72765

Accession Number: 1969.2920

Portable Desk

Rectangular; hngd lid, inlaid shield; green velvet inside; compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 72766

Accession Number: 1969.2921

Humidor

Rectangular; strapwork; hinged lid; tray; key

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), mahogany (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72767

Accession Number: 1969.2922

Letter Box

Brn, lt brown; rectangular, hngd slant frnt; peasant scenes; overall geom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72768

Accession Number: 1969.2936

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