Historic New England

Fancy Side Chair

Square back with squared top and lower rails enclosing four bamboo turned columnar spindles set into plinths under the gilt and copper painted rectangular crest that breaks top rail; crest with painted design of arrow, bow and sheath; round stiles with blocks at top corners with button knops; shaped...

Date: 1806

Maker: Folsom, Josiah, Mr. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5373

Accession Number: 1971.721D

Fancy Side Chair

Square back with squared top and lower rails enclosing four bamboo turned columnar spindles set into plinths under the gilt and copper painted rectangular crest that breaks top rail; crest with painted design of arrow, bow and sheath; round stiles with blocks at top corners with button knops; shaped...

Date: 1806

Maker: Folsom, Josiah, Mr. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5374

Accession Number: 1971.721E

Fancy Side Chair

Square back with squared top and lower rails enclosing four bamboo turned columnar spindles set into plinths under the gilt and copper painted rectangular crest that breaks top rail; crest with painted design of arrow, bow and sheath; round stiles with blocks at top corners with button knops; shaped...

Date: 1806

Maker: Folsom, Josiah, Mr. (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5375

Accession Number: 1971.721F

Boston Rocker, Salem Rocker

A white painted Salem/Boston type rocker with seven spindles surmounted by a rolled scroll crest rail. Its mahogany open arms are supported by a tapered arm rest and two spindles. The seat terminates in a rolled frontal scroll, and is supported by turned legs which cant out. It has turned front and ...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5376

Accession Number: 1971.722

Secretary

Inset upper case section has flat molded pediment; two paneled veneered doors enclosing two adjustable shelves and three small veneered drawers with two round and stepped brass pulls each; lower body has slant front folding veneered writing surface, with two pullout supports with round brass pulls; ...

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5377

Accession Number: 1971.723

Footstool

Four vase and ring turned legs; oval top is upholstered in light green damask with overall raised floral pattern (not original).

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), hardwood, upholstering

GUSN: 5378

Accession Number: 1971.724

Rocking Armchair

Green upholstered backward scrolled crest with upholstered curved chair back; scrolled and curved mahogany stiles supporting upholstery and curving down to become raked back legs; curved mahogany arm with upholstered covers; arm curves into C-scrolled handle-holds that have hourglass-shaped arm supp...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 5379

Accession Number: 1971.725

Cradle

Hooded pine cradle with outward sloping straight sides and foot; foot and hood supports have scalloped edges as does hood frontal molding; top of hood made from three boards, the two sides angled upward and the top flat; rests on two rockers with rounded ends; painted brick red; tacked joints; plant...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5380

Accession Number: 1971.726

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs, ending in slipper feet; turned baluster stem with lemon finial; corresponding iron log stop on iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5381

Accession Number: 1971.727A

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs, ending in slipper feet; turned baluster stem with lemon finial; corresponding iron log stop on iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5382

Accession Number: 1971.727B

Andiron

Frontal spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet supporting a turned baluster surmounted by a ball finial; matching log stops; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5383

Accession Number: 1971.675B

Andiron

Frontal spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet supporting a turned baluster surmounted by a ball finial; matching log stops; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5384

Accession Number: 1971.675A

Andiron

Urn-shaped finial with ring and urn turned baluster; spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5385

Accession Number: 1971.639A

Andiron

Urn-shaped finial with ring and urn turned baluster; spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5386

Accession Number: 1971.639B

Andiron

Ball feet, double spurred cabriole legs, baluster composed of hexagonal, ball and cup shaped forms; hexagonal steeple finial; matching log stops; baluster cast in two halves with iron rod through center.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5387

Accession Number: 1971.482B

Andiron

Ball feet, double spurred cabriole legs, baluster composed of hexagonal, ball and cup shaped forms; hexagonal steeple finial; matching log stops; baluster cast in two halves with iron rod through center.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 5388

Accession Number: 1971.482A

Andiron

Two scrolled legs terminating in penny feet supporting an octagon shaped baluster surmounted by a ball finial with a faceted waist, log stop matches finial; baluster cast in two halves, iron rod through center.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5389

Accession Number: 1971.442B

Andiron

Two scrolled legs terminating in penny feet supporting an octagon shaped baluster surmounted by a ball finial with a faceted waist, log stop matches finial; baluster cast in two halves, iron rod through center.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5390

Accession Number: 1971.442A

Andiron

Plain cabriole legs; upward tapering neck terminating in keystone-shaped finial marked "C.S." (impressed); squared L-shaped log rest extending from back.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5391

Accession Number: 1977.367B

Andiron

Plain cabriole legs; upward tapering neck terminating in keystone-shaped finial marked "C.S." (impressed); squared L-shaped log rest extending from back.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5392

Accession Number: 1977.367A

Andiron

Double spurred cabriole legs, ball feet supporting turned baluster and finial.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5393

Accession Number: 1977.341B

Andiron

Double spurred cabriole legs, ball feet supporting turned baluster and finial.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5394

Accession Number: 1977.341A

Andiron

Pair of right and left andirons with spurred cabriole legs and snake feet supporting a turned and faceted baluster with finial; log stops on same design continue through iron dog rests.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Foundryman)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 5395

Accession Number: 1977.329B

Andiron

Pair of right and left andirons with spurred cabriole legs and snake feet supporting a turned and faceted baluster with finial; log stops on same design continue through iron dog rests.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Foundryman)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 5396

Accession Number: 1977.329A

Andiron

Cast iron "C" scrolled andirons with raised and beaded designs with piercing topped by double ringed round brass finials.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5397

Accession Number: 1977.292B

Andiron

Cast iron "C" scrolled andirons with raised and beaded designs with piercing topped by double ringed round brass finials.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5398

Accession Number: 1977.292A

Andiron

double spurred cabriole legs, ball feet supporting a turned baluster and finial.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5399

Accession Number: 1977.259B

Andiron

double spurred cabriole legs, ball feet supporting a turned baluster and finial.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 5400

Accession Number: 1977.259A

Andiron

Pair of fireplace andirons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5401

Accession Number: 1977.203B

Andiron

Pair of fireplace andirons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5402

Accession Number: 1977.203A

Picture Frame

Rectanguloid frame with brass colored metal border; leaded glass panels set in, each side consisting of a single amethyst panel with red overlaid square at each corner; corners cut with stylistic floral medallion motif; two brass rings at top for hanging.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 6309

Accession Number: 1971.1218

Charger

Circular Delft charger has blue and white alternating overglaze enamel diapers around rim of cross hatch and floral motif; deep well; central floral motif with ring of alternating herringbone and squiggle diapers at cavetto.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, overglazing, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 6310

Accession Number: 1971.1219

Commemorative Tile

White glaze over white clay body; screen printed blue decoration of the front and side view of the house, with caption; pale blue felt backing with cloth reinforced cardboard hanger on back.

Date: ca. 1944

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), screen printing

GUSN: 6311

Accession Number: 1971.1220

Decorative Tile

White tin glaze over white clay body; black silkscreen printed design; cork backing with cloth reinforced metal ring hanger.

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, screen printing, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 6312

Accession Number: 1971.1221

Book

Cookbook; recipe in envelope inside.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6313

Accession Number: 1971.1222

Book

No description

Date: 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 6314

Accession Number: 1971.1223

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6315

Accession Number: 1971.1224.1A-C

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6316

Accession Number: 1971.1224.2A-C

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6317

Accession Number: 1971.1224.3A-C

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6318

Accession Number: 1971.1224.4AB

Candlestick

Candlestick with circular bottom (a) with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket.Hurricane adapter (b): bobeche with uneven gadrooning. Shades (c) tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck f...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6319

Accession Number: 1971.1224.5A-C

Candle Arm with Bracket

Candle arm "branch" shaped with oak and acorn cast pattern; foliage socket with scalloped bobeche; rectangular foliage bracket; painted black.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 6320

Accession Number: 1971.1225AB

Peg Lamp

Colorless mold-blown, bulbous form with fluted lower section and cylindrical peg top; small circular opening at top, unpolished pontil.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 6321

Accession Number: 1971.1226

Candlestick

Square shallow drip pan with stamped vine pattern; stepped candle socket; socket body tankard-shaped, decorated with vine pattern; handle soldered and screwed to bottom; handle curves out and around drip pan, terminating in modified spearhead; four applied curved and pointed feet.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6322

Accession Number: 1971.1227

Candlestick

Central long cylindrical socket; oblong handle with cut-out to hang on nail or hook; rectangular matchbox holder; all resting on slightly dished round drip pan or saucer base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6323

Accession Number: 1971.1228

Lamp

Long cylindrical stem set on round base, lower section of a lamp.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6324

Accession Number: 1971.1229

Kerosene Lamp

Circular green painted tin font; brass burner supports bulbed colorless glass chimney which tapers in then flares out to a beaded rim.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 6325

Accession Number: 1971.1230AB

Document Box

Simple straight-sided rectangular body with hinged lid and latch; oval wire handle on top.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 6326

Accession Number: 1971.1231

Candle Box

Cylindrical body with a cut-out hinged lid and two applied hanging tabs.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 6327

Accession Number: 1971.1232

Grater

Long semi-cylindrical tin food grater wth two applied back braces and an applied strip handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 6328

Accession Number: 1971.1233

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