Historic New England

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

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

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

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

Drawing

Pastel drawing of a collie-like dog in gold and light brown. Oval mat. Painted wood frame.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: Sowle, John (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 72294

Accession Number: 1969.1085

Landscape Picture

Blue, green, and brown depiction of a landscape with a cottage beside stream to the left; a man, women, and dog on the right bank

Date: 1860-1889

Maker: Petit-Jean, Jeanne (Artist)

Material: canvas

GUSN: 72295

Accession Number: 1969.1086

Painting

Woman in 3/4 at table, holding candle; black, brn

Date: 1601-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 72296

Accession Number: 1969.1087

Painting

Arch on the left, figures at table in the foreground playing game.

Date: 1660

Maker: After Lingelbach, Johannes, 1622-1674 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 72297

Accession Number: 1969.1088

Painting

Painting with oil on panel. Depicts a woman at table holding candle.

Date: 1601-1699

Maker: Attributed to Schalken, Gadfroi, 1648-1706 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 72298

Accession Number: 1969.1089

Landscape Picture

Three hunters left foreground; turreted castle background

Date: 1834

Maker: Reproduction of Bower, John (Artist) Johnstone, James (Engraver) (Editor)

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

GUSN: 72299

Accession Number: 1969.1090

Picture

Depiction of 3 men at table, smoking and drinking; 2 men background right

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72300

Accession Number: 1969.1091

Print

Ruined gothic cathedral with scattered gravestones in foreground

Date: 1832

Maker: Reproduction of Bower, John (Artist) Johnstone, James (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 72301

Accession Number: 1969.1092

Landscape Picture

Pur, blue, green, bge; rocky island in dist mdl ground; figs on land

Date: 1863

Maker: Carelli, Gabriel, 1821-1900 (Maker) Hill, Albert J. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 72302

Accession Number: 1969.1093

Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of a girl, half-length; wearing white shawl, side curls. Oval.

Date: 1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72303

Accession Number: 1969.1235

Portrait of Frances Codman Sturgis

Three-quarter length portrait of a woman; black dress, shawl; braided hair.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Giroux, A. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 72304

Accession Number: 1969.1236.1

Portrait of Sarah Fletcher (Bradlee) Codman (1842-1922)

Three-quarter length portrait of a woman; blue dress, shawl, white collar; braided hair.

Date: 1860

Maker: Possibly Giroux, A. (Framer)

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

GUSN: 72305

Accession Number: 1969.1236.2

Photographic Print

3 frms attachd; dc with lace collar, a; hc with monocle, b; ac with jkt, c.

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72306

Accession Number: 1969.1722

Photographic Print

Stands, full-length, in garden; hat & cane

Date: 1883-1884

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

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72307

Accession Number: 1969.1748.1

Photographic Print

Stands, 3/4 length, in garden; holds hat in hand

Date: 1882-1884

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

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72308

Accession Number: 1969.1748.2

Photographic Print

Photographic portrait of an older female, bust length; jacket with fur trim; white lace ruffle blouse

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72309

Accession Number: 1969.1749

Religious Plaque

Circular plaque with a depiction of a bust length female; looks down; head scarf; burgundy and gold form

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Clermont Ferrand (Maker)

Material: organic

GUSN: 72310

Accession Number: 1969.1821

Photographic Print

Man standing with dog beside water on patio

Date: 1930-1945

Maker: Agfor Brovira (Paper maker)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72311

Accession Number: 1969.1843

Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a woman; wearing off-shoulder dress, necklace; blue ground.

Date: 1860

Maker: Lauring (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72312

Accession Number: 1969.2168

Photographic Print

Seated female; scroll back chair; white turban, ermine robe

Date: 1885

Maker: Reproduction of Stuart, Gilbert (Artist) Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72313

Accession Number: 1969.2170

Photographic Print

View of stone ledge frground; trees mdground; mtns bgrnd; oval

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72314

Accession Number: 1969.2254

Picture

Couples dancing; chandeliers; 1860 depiction

Date: 1860-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72315

Accession Number: 1969.2339

Silhouette

Full length male; top coat, can top hat; positive black cut

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wash (coating)

GUSN: 72316

Accession Number: 1969.2347

Photographic Print

Bust length young woman; head cocked; mop cap

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72317

Accession Number: 1969.2348

Photographic Print

Man with beard & pointed ears wrapped in floral garlands by pti

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72318

Accession Number: 1969.2349.1

Photographic Print

Putti playing with floral garlands

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72319

Accession Number: 1969.2349.2

Seascape

Ships in storm; men working

Date: 1925

Maker: Reproduction of Van Beest, A. (Artist) Davie, D. D. T. (Photographer) D'Othon Hartman, A. (Publisher)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72320

Accession Number: 1969.2350.1

Seascape

Shipwreck left; four rescuers pulling salvage to shore

Date: 1925

Maker: Reproduction of Van Beest, A. (Artist) Davie, D. D. T. (Photographer) D'Othon Hartman, A. (Publisher)

Material: gelatin silver prints, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72321

Accession Number: 1969.2350.2

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