Historic New England

Easy Chair

Maple frame and cotton upholstery; slat back; four turned arm supports for each arm; rounded handholds; bulbous stiles; flat square seat; four turned peg legs; two cushions with cotton covers of red ground, white, brown, and blue foliate design and alternating medallions depicting a rooster and a wo...

Date: 1954

Maker: O'Hearn Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103286

Accession Number: 2006.29.2

Ottoman

Flat rectangular maple top and four turned peg legs. Cotton upholstered cushion attached to top. Upholstery has red ground with brown, blue and white foliate design and alternating medallions depicting roosters and a woman churning butter. Matching dust ruffle.

Date: 1954

Maker: O'Hearn Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103287

Accession Number: 2006.29.3

Swivel Rocker

Maple frame and cotton upholstery; slat back; four turned arm supports for each arm; rounded handholds; bulbous stiles; flat square seat; wooden swivel mechanism supported by two shaped wooden rails ; two cushions with cotton covers of red ground, white, brown, and blue foliate design and alternatin...

Date: 1954

Maker: O'Hearn Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103288

Accession Number: 2006.29.4

Ingrain Carpet

Two fragments of wool ingrain carpet in red black and green with a repeating medallion and floral and foliate pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103289

Accession Number: 2006.8AB

Slide Projector

Black and gray metal and plastic slide projector, set in a square case covered in black and gray mottled paper, gray plastic handle on top, metal clips at front and back, three gray plastic feet on bottom. Instruction booklet, service card, and empty projector lamp box loose inside of case.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Bell and Howell Company (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103290

Accession Number: 2007.18AB

Wallpaper fragment on board

Wallpaper fragment on board. Upper portion of board has foliate colonettes rising from a foliate base. Horizontal border of green lattice below. Lower portion of baord un-overpainted dado paint.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 103291

Accession Number: 2005.2.1

Wall fragment with wallpaper

Wall fragment (in three pieces) with board, plaster, and wallpaper removed from the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Boston. Pieces B and C are horsehair plaster with paint (pale yellow on C, white on B) and wallpaper adhering. Wallpaper is a stylized floral medallion printed in gray and yellow on a...

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, fibrous plaster, plaster, horsehair, paint (coating), painting (coating), lath

GUSN: 103292

Accession Number: 2005.2.2A-C

Wallpaper Fragment

"Varnish green" motif with stripes, meanders, and leaves on a blue gray field.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103295

Accession Number: 2005.2.5

Wallpaper

Three wallpaper fragments. A: Greek key border in black, white, and gray on red ground. B: Floral medallions and fleur de lis in white on pale gray ground; C: Small fragment with edge of leaf

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 103296

Accession Number: 2005.2.6A-C

Wall Covering

Fragments of embossed leather paper. Scrolling foliate design with exotic flowers, fruit, bird and dragon. Metallic green, yellow, and orange on bronze ground. Two fragments [.1 and .2] removed from behind wall sconces still retain original colors. Remaining fragments are in various stages of fading...

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: Possibly Scott, G. Gilbert (George Gilbert), 1839-1897 (Designer)

GUSN: 103297

Accession Number: 2005.2.7.1-.27

Wallpaper Fragments

Two wallpaper fragments. Birds on scrolling vine eating red berries. Metallic gold ground. Birds and flowers in pale green, yellow, pink. Back of both papers lined with metallic gold paper. Removed from Bow Room [Dining Room]. Similar design to embossed leather paper, 2005.2.7.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Scott, G. Gilbert (George Gilbert), 1839-1897 (Designer) Watts & Co (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103298

Accession Number: 2005.2.8AB

Wallpaper fragment

Wallpaper fragment (in two pieces) adhering to horsehair plaster substrate. Wallpaper is a floral and foliate pattern in blue pink, and yellow on a beige ground.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, plaster, horsehair

GUSN: 103299

Accession Number: 2005.2.9AB

Wallpaper on plaster

Wallpaper fragment (in two pieces) adhering to horesehair plaster substrate. Daisy and other floral pattern in green, red, and yellow on blue ground. Pattern is "Daisy" by William & Morris.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: William & Morris (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers, fibrous plaster, plaster, horsehair

GUSN: 103300

Accession Number: 2005.2.10AB

Wallpaper fragment

Two fragments of textured "oatmeal paper" wallpaper. No pigment. Small raised dots in organic pattern.

Date: 1890-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 103301

Accession Number: 2005.2.11

Wallpaper fragments

Wallpaper fragments, 11 large and several small. Gold flocked swirls and dots on beige and gray ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, flocking

GUSN: 103302

Accession Number: 2005.2.12

Notebook of wallpaper fragments

Loose leaf notebook containing fourteen wallpaper fragments of varying sizes. All fragments from the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Boston.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers

GUSN: 103304

Accession Number: 2005.2.14

Carpet Liner fragment

Paper carpet liner with cotton back. Blue patterned paper with scrolling floral design. Rectangular sections stitched together with white thread.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: John H. Pray & Sons Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), batting

GUSN: 103305

Accession Number: 2005.2.15

Carpet Sample

Wool carpet fragment, Brussels weave in a green, gold and black foliate scroll design.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Lowell Carpet Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103306

Accession Number: 2005.2.16

Carpet Samples

Wool carpet fragments, Wilton weave in a blue and tan scroll pattern on a light tan ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: M.J. Whittall Carpet Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103307

Accession Number: 2005.2.17AB

Carpet Fragments

Wool carpet fragments, Wilton weave in a stylized scrolling floral design in red and pink on a deep red ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103308

Accession Number: 2005.2.18AB

Carpet Fragment

Wool carpet fragments, Brussels weave in rows of pink and rose swirls on a deep red ground.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103309

Accession Number: 2005.2.19

Carpet Fragment

Wool carpet fragment, Wilton weave with bent line pattern in lavender on a brown ground.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Bigelow Carpet Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 103310

Accession Number: 2005.2.20

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

Chatelaine Hooks

Pair of silver chatelaine hooks.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103213

Accession Number: 1963.263ab

Necklace

This necklace is formed from a silver-gilt set of plaques connected by short chains strung with pearls. Each plaque is set with cabochon red, green, and blue stones (probably rubies or garnets, emeralds and sapphires). The plaques alternate on the chain with baroque pearls. At the chain's center is ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103214

Accession Number: 1990.1493

Brooch

Circular gilt metal brooch with applied twisted rope, bead, scroll decoration, border had Latin text "AMICIZIA AD IMENEO," center set with a green stone cameo depicting the Greek god Hymen in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103215

Accession Number: 1990.1494

Earrings

Each of this pair of gold chandelier-style earrings is set with uncut, polished green stones (probably emeralds), baroque pearls and old mine-cut clear pastes with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103216

Accession Number: 1990.1495.1-2

Pendant

Circular gilt metal pendant with chased scrolling foliate design around border, center set with a photograph of an unidentified man, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103217

Accession Number: 1990.1496

Stickpin

Gold stickpin set with a brown scarab.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103218

Accession Number: 1990.1497

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with a small round charm set with a piece of amber.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103219

Accession Number: 1990.1498

Pencil with Cover

Pencil in gold case, engraved "SUSAN" on front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103220

Accession Number: 1990.1499

Thimble

Gold thimble with chased foliate edge, engraved "E.W. 1896"

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103221

Accession Number: 1990.1500

Earring Drop

Earring drop in the shape of a flower basket set with cut steel beads, seed pearls, and green, red, and colorless glass stones.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103222

Accession Number: 1990.1501

Brooch

Gold teardrop-shaped brooch set with a teardrop-shaped jade.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103223

Accession Number: 1990.1502

Patch Box

Brass patch box with an engraved owl sitting on a tree limb on cover.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103224

Accession Number: 2007.15.224

Patch Box

Sterling silver hinged patch box with a chased border and mottled surface, center is engraved with monogram "T.S."

Date: 1837-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103225

Accession Number: 2007.15.225

Happy Jack Thrift Club Button

Small round button featuring a squirrel wearing a red jacket surrounded by the words "Happy Jack Thrift Club."

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103226

Accession Number: 2007.15.226

Money Clip

Sterling silver money clip with molded scroll top with asymmetrical cartouche in center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103227

Accession Number: 2007.15.227

Cuff Button

Silver round cuff button with three hanging chains in a girandole style with pinwheel shaped links.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103228

Accession Number: 2007.15.228

Brooch

Small brooch in the form of a flower with round coral beads and a coral leaf.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103229

Accession Number: 2007.15.229

Mint Tin

Round brass colored tin with a stamped bald eagle on one side and Liberty on the reverse.

Date: ca. 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103230

Accession Number: 1927.790

Brooch

Gold hollow and chased scroll brooch set with turquoises and seed pearls with three chains supporting a sphere and scroll drops (one missing on third chain).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103231

Accession Number: 1927.2092

Teething Ring

Ivory teething ring.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103232

Accession Number: 1934.1880

Charm

Circular gold-colored cast metal charm or fob in the shape of a ship's wheel with a central reserve with a glass inset. Loop at top for suspension from cord or chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103233

Accession Number: 1987.969