Historic New England

Portrait of Wanton Casey, 1760-1842

Portrait of Wanton Casey (1760-1842). Half length oil on canvas polychrome portrait of Casey wearing blue coat, floral vest, ruffled cuffs, white stock and white wig. Brownish-black background. Rectangular gilt frame is elaborately molded with egg and dart interior border.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: Garbanti & Gillespie (Framer)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25819

Accession Number: 1955.289

Portrait of Silas Casey (1734-1814)

Oil portrait of Silas Casey (1734-1814) on canvas, dressed in brown coat and white stock. Background shows seascape with lighthouse and sailing ship. Plain molded rectangular frame painted brown (not original; probably 20th century).

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25820

Accession Number: 1955.290

Portrait of Abigail Coggeshall Casey (1737-1821)

Portrait of Abigail Coggeshall Casey (1737-1821). White-capped woman, head and shoulder view with plain brownish-black background. Sitter wears gray dress with sheer white fichu over shoulder and bust. Plain, molded rectangular frame painted brown (not original, probably 20th century).

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25821

Accession Number: 1955.291

Portrait of Casey Children

Portrait of three Casey children. Oval, molded mahogany and gilt frame; under glass. Group of three young boys in period dress done in tones of brown and gray on off-white paper. Depicts Thomas L. Casey (1857-1925), Edward P. Casey (1864-1940), Harry Weir Casey (1861-1880), sons of T.L. Casey, Sr.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25822

Accession Number: 1955.302

Drawing

Oval, molded mahogany and gilt veneered frame; under glass. Bust length view of man in U.S. Army uniform w/ moustache and goatee. Various tones of gray and black on off-white paper. Depicts Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896).

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25823

Accession Number: 1955.303

Poker

Short poker w/ pointed top on shaped handle w/ flared collar. Oval tapered shaft ends in flat bent poker.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25826

Accession Number: 1955.305

Fireplace tongs

Hook terminating in scroll above wide flat U-shaped grip. Cylindrical shaft w/ flat circular pads or clappers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25827

Accession Number: 1955.306

Portrait of General Silas Casey

Portrait of General Silas Casey (1807-1882). Black and white engraving entitled "Silas Casey/ Maj. Gen. Silas Casey, U.S.V." Head and shoulder view of gentleman in U.S. military uniform. Pierced and carved Victorian black frame.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Reproduction of Gardner, A. (Photographer) Buttre, J. C. (Engraver)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25834

Accession Number: 1955.313

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey

Photograph of Abby Perry Pearce Casey (1813-1862), wife of General Silas Casey. Head and shoulder view of woman with dark hair parted down center; high-necked white dress. Elaborate gilt and gesso foliate frame with gray mat.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25835

Accession Number: 1955.314

Photograph of Wanton Casey

Pink and white toned photograph of a portrait of Wanton Casey (1760-1842). Half length view with sitter wearing coat, vest and stock. Gray mat with black wood frame. Photograph copied from an earlier 19th century original.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25836

Accession Number: 1955.315

Tall case clock

Square base with ogee feet and serpentine apron. Stepped cavetto molding supporting the elongated case with quarter round columns. Rectangular hinge door with beaded molding and circular brass knob. Bonnet supported with cavetto molding with two free standing dowel columns flanking arched top. Glaze...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25837

Accession Number: 1957.281

Platter

This platter is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that has a slight celadon tint. It is oval, with a slightly dished and canted rim. The overglaze polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette features a gilt ground with a butterfly motif. There are six design reserves,...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25838

Accession Number: 1973.9

Vegetable dish

This dish is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that shows a slightly celadon tint. The dish is rectangular with indented corners and a rectangular foot ring. The deep sides cant to a flange which receives the corresponding domed lid set with a berry-shaped finial. The lid ...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25839

Accession Number: 1973.10AB

Vegetable dish

This dish is composed of a white clay body with a colorless "white" glaze that shows a slightly celadon tint. The dish is rectangular with indented corners and a rectangular foot ring. The deep sides cant to a flange which receives the corresponding domed lid set with a berry-shaped finial. The lid ...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25840

Accession Number: 1973.11

Bonbon dish

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze w/ slightly celadon tint. Oval shape w/ slightly dished and canted rim and a corresponding oval well. Overglaze enamel polychrome decoration in the rose palette featuring gilt ground w/ butterflies at central reserve. Quartered by scenic reserves, two w/ ma...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25841

Accession Number: 1973.12

Bonbon dish

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Leaf-shaped shallow body w/ scalloped edge and a half round handle at end. Overglaze enamel decoration in the rose palette, featuring butterfly and fruit design overall w/ two reserves featuring interior mandarin scenes alternating w/ two reserves featurin...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25842

Accession Number: 1973.13

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25843

Accession Number: 1973.15AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25844

Accession Number: 1973.16AB

Cup and saucer

White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic re...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25845

Accession Number: 1973.17AB

Flute and case

Three-part flute with fringed cleaning rod and small round reed box, all of which fit into blue velvet lined leather box with two clasps.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25899

Accession Number: 1955.349

Photograph

(Rectangular frame of tooled and gilt leather under glass.) Young man in military uniform, U.S. Seventh regiment. Head and shoulders view.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25900

Accession Number: 1955.350

Photograph

Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. as a young man, oval photograph matted on cream, thin oak frame w/ scroll and leaf motif on corners. Stand up table frame.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 25901

Accession Number: 1955.351

Photograph

Group photo of young men against photographer's backdrop of doorways and curtain; under glass; birdseye maple and gilt rectangular frame. Presumably Casey family members included.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25902

Accession Number: 1955.352

Tilt-top table

Victorian tea table or gaming table with three pierced and carved legs with elaborate reverse curved profiles which meet at central pedestal (vase and ring turned shaft); round top with inset of red wood baize and remnants of an embossed colored leather border in Greek key design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 25903

Accession Number: 1955.353

Photograph

Portrait picture of Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1857, d. 1925) (son of General Thomas Lincoln Casey) (b. 1831, d. 1896) in full uniform w/ hat and sword. Leather frame embossed w/ organic motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25904

Accession Number: 1955.354

Coat

Tan, full length cotton twill man's overcoat w/ brown velvet collar and blue and white checked lining.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25905

Accession Number: 1955.355

Cape

Man's cape w/ deep blue wool w/ green silk lining, hook at neck and blue velvet collar. Probably military cape.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25906

Accession Number: 1955.356

Cape

Man's cape of deep blue wool w/ hood and interior pockets and button front. Probably military cape.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25907

Accession Number: 1955.357

Photographs

Sons of Thomas Lincoln Casey. On the left: Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr. (b. 1857, d. 1925); in the middle: Harry Weir Casey (b. 1861, d. 1880); on the right: Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940) head and shoulders views in three-part embossed leather case, designed as a standing frame.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25908

Accession Number: 1955.358

Photograph

Penned inscription on rear "Class of '86 School of/ ---(?)/ taken in 1884." Marked "Edward Pearce Casey/ Architect/ 149 Broadway, New York." Group of young men arranged on the steps of a building in topcoats and bowler hats in hand. Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940.)

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25912

Accession Number: 1955.362

Photograph

Half length row of Lt. General Winfield Scott, photograph of a painting by Robert W. Weir. Photograph by Ter(rence?) Lathrop.

Date: 1890

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist) Lathrop, Ter (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25913

Accession Number: 1955.363

Photograph

Large group of gentlemen in top hats and cutaway coats wearing ceremonial ribbons and corsages, apparently waiting to march in a parade. Street is of paving stones and full of passersby.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25923

Accession Number: 1955.367

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896)

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896). Waist length view, full face but looking slightly to the right. Sitter is wearing grey-brown military overcoat with sword hilt in gloved right hand. Short brown hair with moustache and beard. Mottled olive-brown background. Signed in upper r...

Date: 1859

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25940

Accession Number: 1980.407

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug with multi-colored bands. Olive, black, browns and purples predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25942

Accession Number: 1940.965

Rug

Circular braided rag rug with spiral eminating from center. Green, cream, brown and black predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25943

Accession Number: 1940.966

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug in black, green and red. Center contains section of straight bands.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25944

Accession Number: 1940.967

Cradle

Rectangular child's cradle with canted sides and arched foot board. Bottom board forms base molding. Scalloped hood sides and three-part bonnet top.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25945

Accession Number: 1955.266

Photograph

Photograph of Edward P. Casey. Gilt, beaded rectangular frame, under glass. Oval mat. Black and white photographic portrait of side view of Casey wearing stand-up collar, low tie, and suit coat.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25946

Accession Number: 1955.284

Portable Desk

Rectangular black lacquered paper mache writing box with mother-of-pearl and gilt floral inlay decoration on top. Hinged lid opens to reveal red cut-velvet writing surfce with compartments for ink, pens and paper. Stamped label on top of ink container reads, "Berys/ Patent."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25947

Accession Number: 1955.285A-C

Four-poster bed

Tester bed w/ new tester frame. Posts at foot of bed have block feet and tapered, reeded columns culminating in ring turnings and baluster shape. Square, tapered head posts. Headboard is rectangular w/ sloped shoulders.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25948

Accession Number: 1955.286

Man's Nightgown

White cotton man's nightgown with white ceramic buttons. Single pocket; long sleeves; 3/4 length or full length with collar; machine sewn.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25949

Accession Number: 1955.287

Trunk

Leather covered, brass studded wooden trunk; dome-hinged top w/ initials: "TGC" in brass tacks. [-shaped iron handles. Interior lined w/ black and white paper. Labeled "John Chapple...no. 31 piccadilly..."

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Chapple, John (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25950

Accession Number: 1955.288

Andirons

Flat-bodied andiron tapering upward and curling around at neck and supporting a circular ring top. Body rests on curved front legs w/ flat penny feet. Square solid billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25951

Accession Number: 1955.292.1-.2

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25952

Accession Number: 1955.293.1

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25953

Accession Number: 1955.293.2

Chair

Banister-back side chair. Five banisters tenoned into a splat rail and a scalloped crest rail. Turned stiles topped by ovoid finials. Turnip front feet. Two decoratively turned front stretchers, two side stretchers on each side, and one rear stretcher, all plainly turned.

Date: 1730

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 25955

Accession Number: 1956.34

Wall mirror

Rectangular glass in conforming frame with broken scroll pediment and scrolled apron. Shallow, incised carving and gilt on gesso overall. Chalk mark on rear: "1812(9?)." Also marked, "L66." "Old Chippendale/ mirror/ owned by Silas Casey & then/ by Edward Pearce Casey."

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25956

Accession Number: 1958.M2

Chest with drawers

White pine blanket chest painted reddish brown with red undercoat. Simulated drawers. Two dovetailed "true" drawers beneath chest with fals drawer fronts. Hinged top with molding. Original brasses. Chest rests on tall bracket feet.

Date: 1735-1755

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 25957

Accession Number: 1958.57

Watercolor

Watercolor of "The Ghostly Repast", depicts two men at table with window at the left. The subject is the disciples at Emmaeus, placed in a setting of classical architecture, depicting the moment of Christ's disappearance. Signed at center, bottom: "Rob W. Weir 1844." White matting. Wooden, gilded, m...

Date: 1844

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 25958

Accession Number: 1973.32

Watercolor

Sepia wash drawing depicts medieval scene of man playing mandolin to a woman reading in doorway. Signed in bottom left corner, "Rob W. Weir." White matting; molded gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 25959

Accession Number: 1973.33

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