Historic New England

Lamp

Square stepped base of alternating white marble squares and decorative gilt bronze moldings. Surmounted by a bronze ribbed columnar support with a spool turning at base and a tulip-like floral top supporting the electrified elements and the shade. Frosted circular bulbous shade with etched berry mot...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), crystal (lead glass), marble (rock), glass (material)

GUSN: 55752

Accession Number: 1988.91

Runner

Central design consists of 3 repeats of a square element w/ an oriel-like projection at each side; enclosing hexagonal element w/ gull border and series of geometric borders and gull-like elements. Green and red sawtooth border around each square. Each corner flanked by a square and "S" shaped elem...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 55753

Accession Number: 1988.93AB

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55754

Accession Number: 1988.93A

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55755

Accession Number: 1988.93B

Photograph

Rectangular browntone photograph of Quincy House; under glass; plain, oak frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55756

Accession Number: 1985.641

Candlestand

Candlestand with tripod base and elongated octagonal top with inlayed beaded edge. Cabriole legs with inlayed lines and plain feet. Vase form shaft with stylized leaf motif. Square block and latch for tip top table.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55765

Accession Number: 1933.1156

Dish

Oval, black and gold lacquer dish with reserves at each end of interior and diaper pattern on sides.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55766

Accession Number: 1937.403

Secretary

Four bulbous feet support rectangular case with rounded corners containing three drawers with lookmatch flame veneer and elaborate stamped metal brasses. Hinged lid folds out to form writing surface; wooden rosettes extend to form lid supports. Upper case fits into molding of lower vase; contains sh...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 55767

Accession Number: 1939.1

Stereoviewer

Rectangular viewer with canted corners and molded base; knob for turning the pictures; two sets of viewing lenses; double hinged doors with silver gilt interior. Metal plate reads "ALEX BECKERS/ NEW YORK." Last patent date is 1859.

Date: 1860

Maker: Beckers, Alex (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), metal

GUSN: 55768

Accession Number: 1941.1577

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and branch satinwood. Hinged top, ovolo corners and serpentine front and sides. Front skirt has highly decorative veneer of rectangular and oval satinwood (or other light wood) flame figures. Similar rectangular veneers on sides and inlays on bottom of skirt a...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 55769

Accession Number: 1948.122

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons. Cabriole legs with round ball feet and spurs support a thick, central shaft of ring and vasiform shapes surmounted by knop finial.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55770

Accession Number: 1964.388.1-.2

Candlesticks

Pair of silver candlesticks with oval domed base. Elongated vase form shaft with shield and stylized leaf motif. Candle cup in vase form. Flat bobeche with raised beaded edge; not marked.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55771

Accession Number: 1966.505AB

Water Pitcher

White and pink lusterware pitcher with reeded sides that taper at base and floral decoration at the top.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 58941

Accession Number: 1942.2991

Cream Pitcher

White and blue footed pitcher with a globular body, scalloped rim, curved handle, and relief floral medallions.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58942

Accession Number: 1942.2992

Teapot

Round terracotta teapot with a squat body, long spout, curved handle, and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58943

Accession Number: 1942.2993.1

Sugar Bowl

Round terracotta sugar bowl with a squat body and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58944

Accession Number: 1942.2993.2

Cream Pitcher

Round terracotta cream pitcher with a squat body, arched handle, and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58945

Accession Number: 1942.2993.3

Cake Basket

Shallow, round terracotta cake basket with lattice work and a floral center medallion. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58946

Accession Number: 1942.2993.4

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58947

Accession Number: 1942.2993.5

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58948

Accession Number: 1942.2993.6

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58949

Accession Number: 1942.2993.7

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58950

Accession Number: 1942.2993.8

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58951

Accession Number: 1942.2993.9

Cup and Saucer

Round terracotta teacup and saucer with a curved handle and relief flowers. Part of a set.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 58952

Accession Number: 1942.2993.10

Letter Opener

White smooth blade with a carved jade handle with a floral design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 58953

Accession Number: 1942.2994

Engraving Print

Print of two children feeding a hen and chicks with an oval surround. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1799

Maker: Mantauan (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58954

Accession Number: 1942.2995.1

Engraving Print

Print of three children feeding rabbits with an oval surround. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1799

Maker: Mantauan (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58955

Accession Number: 1942.2995.2

Engraving Print

Print of members of the court of Louis the Sixteenth, King of France. Framed. One of a set of three.

Date: 1793

Maker: AFTER Benazeck, C. (Maker) Schiavonetti, Lewis (Engraver) P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58956

Accession Number: 1942.2996.1

Engraving Print

Print of a scene of Louis the Sixteenth, King of France being taken from his family during the French Revolution. Framed. One of a set of three.

Date: 1795

Maker: AFTER Benazeck, C. (Maker) Schiavonetti, Lewis (Engraver) P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58957

Accession Number: 1942.2996.2

Engraving Print

Print scene of Louis the Sixteenth, King of France pausing before being lead to guillotine during the French Revolution. Framed. One of a set of three.

Date: 1795

Maker: AFTER Benazeck, C. (Maker) Schiavonetti, Lewis (Engraver) P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58958

Accession Number: 1942.2996.3

Engraving Print

Print of the French royal family mourning execution of Louis the Sixteenth, King of France. Framed.

Date: 1793

Maker: AFTER Temple (Maker) Bovi, Mariano (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58959

Accession Number: 1942.2997

Engraving

Print of a man, woman, and child surrounded by angels. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Poussin, Nicolas, 1594-1665 (Artist) Theurenin (Engraver) Tessari and Co. Quan (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58960

Accession Number: 1942.2998.1

Engraving Print

Print of Mary and the Baby Jesus laying in a manger surrounded by shepherds, a mule, and cattle. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1800

Maker: Theurenin (Engraver) Tessari and Co. Quan (Publisher) AFTER Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 58961

Accession Number: 1942.2998.2

Engraving

Print of a half-length, three-fourths view man wearing a red coat with gold trim and a blue sash. Framed.

Date: 1772

Maker: After Dagoly Fils, G. (Artist)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58962

Accession Number: 1942.2999

Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon

Three-quarter length portrait of a man in a blue military uniform, holding a sword and telescope. Handcolored.

Date: 1802

Maker: AFTER De Tott, Mde. (Maker) Bartolozzi, F. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58963

Accession Number: 1942.3121

Engraving Print

Mezzotint of mother and child foreground with man behind; foliage framing scene.

Date: 1748

Maker: AFTER Vander Werf, Chevalier (Maker)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58964

Accession Number: 1942.3122

Mezzotint Print

Print of an artist's studio with a female sitter who the artist satirically admires. Framed.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: Bowyer, Robert (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58965

Accession Number: 1942.3123

Engraving Print

Print of a scene from a Shakespeare play with a woman in black drawing a curtain to reveal a woman in white. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Hamilton, Wm. (Maker) Thew., Robt. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58966

Accession Number: 1942.3124

Portrait of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg

Waist-length profile portrait of a man with white hair and a coat with gold trim and a sash. Framed with an oval surround.

Date: 1794

Maker: Gillray, Js (Engraver) Green, V. & R. (Publisher) AFTER Loutherbourg, P. J. De (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58967

Accession Number: 1942.3125

Engraved Print

Print of Jesus standing with priests and scribes. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Dietricy, C. W. E. (Maker) Facius (Engraver) Boyden, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58968

Accession Number: 1942.3127

Engraved Print

Print depicting the story of Samson and Delilah with a group of men to left and women to right, all in classical dress. Framed.

Date: 1805

Maker: AFTER Singleton, Hy (Maker) Bond, William (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58969

Accession Number: 1942.3128

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a circular foot, baluster base, and a font with a flower and fruit border. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58970

Accession Number: 1942.3129

Hooked Rug

Floral interior on brown ground with a blue and white scroll border, and a black and white exterior border.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58971

Accession Number: 1942.3130

Portiere

A pair of door curtains constructed from sections of three printed cotton quilts. Each stripe is a different quilting design and a different chintz pattern, all in shades of yellow and brown (once purple, now faded). Backing is linen blockprinted in small red geometric pattern on undyed ground.

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting

GUSN: 58972

Accession Number: 1942.3131

Tieback

Pair of purple, oblong glass and gilt tiebacks with acorn and oak leaves.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 58973

Accession Number: 1942.3132

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58974

Accession Number: 1942.4058.1

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

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