Historic New England

Batten door

Batten door with escutcheon plate for knocker, rosehead nails and pull handle.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67161

Accession Number: 1960.93

Door

Two-panel, grained and painted; raised and molded panels. No hardware.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67162

Accession Number: 1959.515A

Door

Gold paint over red with four raised panels on one side. Grey/white over red on the other. Two HL hinges and Suffolk hardware intact.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67163

Accession Number: 1961.219

Door

Two paneled door with hand-wrought hinges and nails.

Date: 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), softwood

GUSN: 67164

Accession Number: 1917.396

Door

Two raised panels, molded on both sides. White on one side, green on the other; Suffolk hardware and box lock; 2 H-hinges.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67165

Accession Number: 1959.97A

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67166

Accession Number: 1918.1532

Door

Four-panel door, painted green on one side, grain painted in tan and blue on the other.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67167

Accession Number: 1961.181

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

FRAME, WINDOW

Molded along one long edge; mitered on one short end; bevel along one edge on underside; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67184

Accession Number: 1915.110

Shingled Wall Section

Section of wall with shingles nailed to strips; rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67185

Accession Number: 1929.1009

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

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

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

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

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Armchair

Painted white armchair, Louis XVI style. Square back, shaped arms, bowed seat rail. Blue and white toile upholstered seat, back, and arms. 1890s reprint of 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, linen (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 67314

Accession Number: 1969.1201.1

Armchair

Painted white armchair, Louis XVI style. Square back, shaped arms, bowed seat rail. Blue and white toile upholstered seat, back, and arms. 1890s reprint of 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, linen (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 67315

Accession Number: 1969.1201.2

Cachepot

Pink; urn with floral & ribbon swag; pot & stand

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67316

Accession Number: 1969.1202

Table

Circular top; two drawers and candleslides; four long fluted tapering legs

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), marble (rock), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67317

Accession Number: 1969.1205

Armchair

Tufted uphols; sht cylindrical legs, casters; red/white stripes

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 67318

Accession Number: 1969.1208

Throw Rug

Bear skin, double edging, scalloped

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 67319

Accession Number: 1969.1209

End Table

Ocatgonal with floral & leaf motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67320

Accession Number: 1969.1210

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67321

Accession Number: 1969.1211.1

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67322

Accession Number: 1969.1211.2

Fender

C-shaped, ball feet, gadrooned & foliage motif

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 67323

Accession Number: 1969.1212

Fireplace Tongs

Ball handle, reel turned shaft, hinged arms

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 67324

Accession Number: 1969.1213

Fireplace Tongs

Spring-hinged with 4-tined forks

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67325

Accession Number: 1969.1214

Bellows

Pedlar with wares & staff; floral dec on back

Date: 1871

Maker: Menton (Maker)

Material: inlay (process), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67326

Accession Number: 1969.1215

Table

Circular top with one drawer; three fluted tapered legs with casters

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67327

Accession Number: 1969.1216

Electric Lamp

Grn; crackle glaze, cat & rat motif; pleated shade, finial, stand

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: R. Hollings & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), teak (wood)

GUSN: 67328

Accession Number: 1969.1217

Settee

Serpentine crest & seat rail, rolled arms, flower carvg, spade ft

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67329

Accession Number: 1969.1218

Table

Kidney-shpd; 4 tapered fluted legs; 2 candle slides, 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67330

Accession Number: 1969.1220

Electric Lamp

Blue, white; bulbous body, floral and cloud motif, painted shade, base

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67331

Accession Number: 1969.1221

Globe

Yellow, green; globular earth with in celestial case

Date: 1791

Maker: Cary, J. & W., 1791 (Manufacturer)

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67332

Accession Number: 1969.1224

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691 (Maker)

Material: casting (process), tin (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 67333

Accession Number: 1969.1226.1

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691

Material: casting (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 67334

Accession Number: 1969.1226.2

Urn

Blue; ribbed bulbous body, dense chinese floral motif; lid with dog-shaped knop.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67335

Accession Number: 1969.1227

Mirror

Rectangular ; urn finials with trailing vine flanking pilasters/plinth

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67336

Accession Number: 1969.1228

Chest of Drawers

Short crooked legs, serpentine; 2 large drawers, 2 small; x motif on ends

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), oak (wood)

GUSN: 67337

Accession Number: 1969.1230

Step Stool

Yellow, green; rectangular with sawbuck supports

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 67338

Accession Number: 1969.1231

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