Historic New England

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Towle & Jones (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16911

Accession Number: 1971.237.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Towle & Jones (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16912

Accession Number: 1971.237.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Towle & Jones (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16913

Accession Number: 1971.237.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Towle & Jones (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16914

Accession Number: 1971.237.5

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16915

Accession Number: 1971.238.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16916

Accession Number: 1971.238.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16917

Accession Number: 1971.238.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Rogers, Daniel, 1735-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16918

Accession Number: 1971.238.5

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Gold washed.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Jones, William P., 1850 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16919

Accession Number: 1971.241.2

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Gold washed.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Jones, William P., 1850 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16920

Accession Number: 1971.241.3

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Gold washed.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Jones, William P., 1850 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16921

Accession Number: 1971.241.4

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Gold washed.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Jones, William P., 1850 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16922

Accession Number: 1971.241.5

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Gold washed.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Jones, William P., 1850 C (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16923

Accession Number: 1971.241.6

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a rounded handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Adam, John, 1780 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16924

Accession Number: 1971.242.2

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a pointed downturned handle and an oval bowl. Engraved geometric pattern.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16925

Accession Number: 1971.243.2

Tablespoon

One of a set of three. Silver tablespoon. Rounded spatulate fiddle handle with rounded shoulders and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Warner, Caleb, 1784-1861 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16926

Accession Number: 1971.262.2

Tablespoon

One of a set of two. Silver tablespoon. Coffin handle with a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16927

Accession Number: 1971.263.2

Tablespoon

One of a set of two. Silver tablespoon. Pointed downturned handle adorned by a bright cut pattern. Oval pointed bowl.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: Possibly Moulton, Joseph, 1724-1795 (Silversmith) Possibly Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16928

Accession Number: 1971.264.2

Luncheon Knife

One of a set of six. Silver luncheon knife with a rounded mother of pearl handle. Fluted midsection.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 16929

Accession Number: 1971.277.2

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20050

Accession Number: 1980.454

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20051

Accession Number: 1980.455

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20052

Accession Number: 1980.456

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20053

Accession Number: 1980.457

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20054

Accession Number: 1980.458

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20055

Accession Number: 1980.459

Tilt-top table

Tilt-top table. Mahogany. Square top with serpentine-carved edges. Turned baluster with tripod base. Rests on cabriole legs that terminate in slippered feet.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 20056

Accession Number: 1998.290

TRIM

No description

Date: ca. 1797

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20057

Accession Number: 1980.460

Portrait of Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867)

Half-length, frontal oil portrait of a man, Richard Hawley Tucker (1791-1867), with light brown hair, blue eyes and wearing a black coat, yellow vest, blue scarf and white shirt. His left shoulder points away from the viewer and his arm rests on a shelf. Mounted in an ornate, four inch gilt frame.

Date: 1833

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20058

Accession Number: 1998.291

Portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr.

Full-length watercolor portrait of Captain Richard Holbrook Tucker, Jr. with a long white beard, seated in a white rocking chair on the piazza. Dressed in a blue-gray suit, Tucker rests with both his arms on the arms of the chair and his hands clasped. In a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: Lipman, Mde. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 20059

Accession Number: 1998.292

The Battle of Langsyde

In the central foreground of this engraving, Mary in wealthy robes kneels down beside Douglas, whose back is propped up against a religious figure. His faithful dog lies by Douglas' side. Soldiers, religious figures, and horses surround the central figures. Framed in a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.

Date: 1844

Maker: Landseer, C. (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Murray, John George (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20060

Accession Number: 1998.293

Portrait of Jennie White

Chest-length frontal portrait of young girl, Jennie White, with brown curly hair pulled back away from her face and brown eyes. The girl is wearing an off the shoulders white shirt with a red wrap around her shoulders. In a four inch gilt oval frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20061

Accession Number: 1998.294

Baluster

Baluster with the following turning sequence: 1: Twisted vase, vase, square, two twists going in the same direction with one much shallower than the other. 2: Same baluster but shaft has only one twist and is slightly longer. 3: Same baluster except shaft is like rope molding. Brown paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20062

Accession Number: 1982.329.1-3

Baluster

Slender turned baluster; twisted shaft above a reeded vase. Yellowed white paint.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 20063

Accession Number: 1982.333

Baluster

Baluster with one end doweled and the other mitered; square base is surmounted by fluted urn and flutes, square, and then sharply turned shaft; grey/cream paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, mitering, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20064

Accession Number: 1982.341

Photograph

Half-length frontal portrait of a woman (Frances Stone Carr) w/ her left shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The woman has tightly curled brown hair and dark eyes, and is wearing a dark dress, white crocheted collar and dark brooch. Frame is oval and gilt.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20065

Accession Number: 1998.277.2

Engraving

In the center of the engraving Leonardo Da Vinci lies in bed w/ several religious figures, wealthy men and women surrounding him during his last moments. The man nearest to Da Vinci, the king, has one arm under Da Vinci and one arm reaching for a glass of liquid. Several figures kneel in the foregro...

Date: 1845

Maker: Fisk, William (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Scott, James (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20066

Accession Number: 1998.295

Pilaster Capital

Carved interior pilaster cap with original gilt and green paint. Newspaper article from the Daily Kennebec Journal dated Oct. 15, 1879 glued to back.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), carving (processes), gilding

GUSN: 20067

Accession Number: 1985.653

Side chair

Federal side chair w/ gilt decoration and red striping and caned seat. Crest rail and wide slat w/ arched openwork beneath. Slender turned lower slat. Front legs and front stretcher turned.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20068

Accession Number: 1998.296

Etagere

Walnut etagere w/ five shelves w/ carved edges. Turned supports w/ finial tops. Dark stain. Currently containing 43 volumes of books.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20069

Accession Number: 1998.297

Bust

Parian bust of Charles Dickens. In suit and vest w/ crumpled tie. Large beard.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 20070

Accession Number: 1998.298

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20071

Accession Number: 1986.1036

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20072

Accession Number: 1986.1037

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20073

Accession Number: 1986.1038

NUMERAL

Number sign (#) and the numbers 2-3-8-7 (1986.1035-.1039); evidence of paint; some rust.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 20074

Accession Number: 1986.1039

Grand Piano

Parlor grand piano, cocked-hat form. with scallop-edged top. Rosewood. Fret-worked music stand with foliate detail. Grape leaf applique sides. Acanthus leaf cabriole legs on casters; lyre pedal support. Canvas cover fitted for top. Rests on cabriole legs with scroll feet.

Date: 1858

Maker: Hallett & Cumston (Maker)

Material: rosewood (wood), oak (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 20075

Accession Number: 1998.299.1-.2

Piano stool

Rosewood piano stool w/ adjustable seat upholstered in plush red. Carved baluster w/ tripod feet w/ acanthus leaf and scroll detail.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20076

Accession Number: 1998.300

Magazine rack

Rosewood canterbury. Lyre and scrolled openwork on all sides. Spool turned supports with finial tops. One lower drawer with small turned pull. Turned legs on casters.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 20077

Accession Number: 1998.301

Center table

Rococo Revival walnut center table w/ shaped marble top. Grape cluster carving on each side of skirt. Similar foliate detail cabriole legs. Serpentine X stretcher w/ finial top. On casters. A= Table B= Top

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20078

Accession Number: 1998.302AB

Baluster

Squat baluster seated on a 3" high square base and consisting of "molded" and "turned" sections.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 20079

Accession Number: 1987.51

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ bee-hive turned balustrade forming crest rail. Similar turnings forming finials atop stiles, arm pieces, and front stretcher. Wicker back of mesh design; caned seat.

Date: 1880-1894

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, painting (coating), straw (plant material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20080

Accession Number: 1998.303

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