Historic New England

Painter's Work Box and Stencils

Stencil kit that belonged to Moses Eaton.

Date: 1825

Maker: Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Owner)

Material: eastern white pine (wood), stencils (tools), stamps (tools), artists' brushes

GUSN: 26829

Accession Number: 1941.1699

Cake box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26830

Accession Number: 1998.6027

Tea cannister

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26831

Accession Number: 1998.5997

Leather covered box trimmed with brass studs. Brass label "Fayerweather." Label inside "NATHANIEL HAMMATT, / SADDLER / Trunk and Harness Maker/ Opposite WEST ROW-CAMBRIDGE STREET, / BOSTON." Interior lined with marblized paper.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26832

Accession Number: 1993.729

Footstool

Upholstered footstool with square feet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26833

Accession Number: 1954.183

Hard Hat

Safety hard hat with orange outer shell. Removable grey and black headband. Removable white plastic and grey ribbon interior suspension framework. Black sticker under visor/glare reducer. Two stickers on outside. One sticker inside [see Inscriptions].

Date: 1997

Maker: Fibre-Metal (Maker)

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26834

Accession Number: 1998.5872

Pair of Shoes

Pair of black size 12N shoes with low heel. Gathered. T-strap vamp. Brass-colored buckles on outside. Re-soling is evident, as are heel and toe reinforcements. Scuffs at back of heel. Worn soles. Imprinted mark on bottom of both shoes. Ink stamp printed on inner left side of both shoes.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 26835

Accession Number: 1998.6337AB

Pair of Construction Boots

A pair of tan leather boots with dark brown leather around ankle, brown and gold woven laces, and rubber soles. Visible wear and tear. Worn during Boston's "Big Dig" Project.

Date: 1998

Maker: Dunham/Duraflex (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 26836

Accession Number: 1998.5870AB

Bronze Shoe

A bronzed baby's right shoe with the shoelace tied into bow.

Date: 1945

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 26837

Accession Number: 1998.6324

Dummy Board Portrait of a Woman

Full-length dummy board portrait of a woman, wearing a blue skirt, brown bodice, white apron, fichu and bonnet, carrying tray. Oil on American larch.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), larch (wood)

GUSN: 26838

Accession Number: 1976.173

Needlework on Bristol Board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board. Polychromatic threads on ; brown ground. Red, pink, green and white threads depict a cross, vine, and leaves. lnscription "Rock of Ages." Worked in satin stitch and stem stitch. Framed under glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: crewel wool, bristol board

GUSN: 26839

Accession Number: 1935.343

Plate

Lead-glazed redware plate with a flat narrow rim, yellow scraffito and slip decoration of a hen and rooster, flowers, and a butterfly. Inscribed "Absalom Bixler to his wife Sarah / 1824" around the rim.

Date: 1824

Maker: Attributed to Bixler, Absalom Attributed to Bixler, David

Material: redware, slip glaze, sgraffito (technique)

GUSN: 26840

Accession Number: 1942.3662

Bed

No description

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26841

Accession Number: 1993.708

Bush Scythe

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26842

Accession Number: 1924.392

Crosscut Saw

No description

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26843

Accession Number: 1918.503

Hetchel on Stand

No description

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26844

Accession Number: 1918.539A

Tea Table

Mahogany tea table.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26845

Accession Number: 1971.346

Boot Form

No description

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26846

Accession Number: 1917.668

Cane

No description

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 26847

Accession Number: 1993.56

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26848

Accession Number: 1993.57

Cane

Wooden walking stick.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26849

Accession Number: 1993.55

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretcher.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26851

Accession Number: 1993.727AB

Stocking Stretchers

Stocking stretchers

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26852

Accession Number: 1993.728AB

Trunk

No description

Date: 1801

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26853

Accession Number: 1922.1029

Blanket

Red wool blanket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 26855

Accession Number: 1938.1429

Chest of Drawers

Blockfront chest of drawers. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Shell carved drop. Beaded edge surrounds drawer openings. Rests on ogee bracket feet. Original brass pulls and locks. Escutcheons surrounding keyhole replaced.

Date: 1770

Maker: Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26856

Accession Number: 1980.79

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Oxbow (reverse serpentine) form. Mahogany primary wood and white pine seconday. Four drawers. Replaced brasses. Rests on ogee bracket feet,

Date: 1770-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 26857

Accession Number: 1958.202

No Title

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26859

Accession Number: 1936.358

Folding Fan

No description

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), inlay (process), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), plastic (organic material), printing (process)

GUSN: 26862

Accession Number: 1988.511

Portrait of George and Mary Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of Mary Washington in a white dress and George in a military uniform, both with gray hair.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26864

Accession Number: 1955.13

Miniature Portrait of George Washington

Bust-length miniature portrait on ivory of George Washington in military dress, white wig, and a tricorn hat.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26865

Accession Number: 1955.12

Painting

Painting of a battle scene. Framed.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Forgery of Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Painter)

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 26866

Accession Number: 1955.11

Tea table

Rectangular topped tea table. Four cabriole legs w/ pad feet on small rings. Plain apron w/ incised line at bottom edge for the effect of molding. Top has molded edge and indented corners. A large cleat runs through the apron under top and has chamfered ends screwed to top. Legs have arrised knees.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 26101

Accession Number: 1966.1304

Side chair

Copy of William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Green damask upholstery. Copy of chair in Council Room.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 26102

Accession Number: 1966.1305

Basin stand

Basin stand w/ tripod base. Snake feet on slight plaforms, arrised on top of feet. Above ankles, legs are squared at top and join the molded, dished shelf. Urns support console scrolls topped by columns. These columns support a small triangular case w/ two drawers. Small brass bale pulls. Three curv...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26103

Accession Number: 1966.1306

Four-poster bed

Chippendale style. Columnar bottom posts tapered and fluted w/ squared capitals. Blocked at bottom w/ stamped gilt tin medallions/mounts over wrench sockets. Ball and claw feet. Plain triangular pedimental headboard. Plain tapered posts at head.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26104

Accession Number: 1966.1307

Candlestand

Federal tripod table with octagonal top. Top with inlaid eight-pointed star with turned ivory button at center. Top is chamfered on underside as is the support which attaches it to the turned pedestal. Pedestal is simple urn topped by ring with triangle border motif, rings, and a reel. Incised ring...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 26105

Accession Number: 1966.1308

Tilt-top table

Tripod table or stand. Thin top w/ "clover leaf" shaped corners supported by cleats underneath. Top square w/ brass latch. Very simple baluster support w/ urn under a plain column. Incised and turned rings form decoration. Snake feet w/ arrises top are on slight platforms. Legs are secured to column...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26106

Accession Number: 1966.1309

Commode armchair

Country Chippendale armchair modified as a commode chair. Pierced vase shaped splat with no molding or chamfering. Shaped dished arm rests with curved supports. Seat rails and outer verical edges of Marlborough legs are molded. Plain crest rail. Very deep skirt with pattern of scrolls. Rear legs rak...

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pewter (tin alloy), Norway spruce (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26107

Accession Number: 1966.1310

Easy chair

Chippendale style. Green damask upholstered highbacked form. Ogee wings with slightly turning arms. Marlborough legs with plain medial stretchers.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 26108

Accession Number: 1966.1311

Wig stand and Wig

Wooden wig stand and wig. Structural stays in wig are made of ferrus metal as opposed to whalebone found in earlier wigs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26109

Accession Number: 1966.1313

Candlestick

Flat circular drip pan, turned stem w/ faceted elements, wide octagonal stepped base. B: Possibly reproduction.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26110

Accession Number: 1966.1370AB

Candlestick

Molded octagonal candlestick w/ shape carried out from base to top. Decoration of incised lines on base. Rings and reels above base. Mid section is inverted baluster swelling to large ring then a reel. At base of cup is ring below elongated vase form. Rings at top. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26111

Accession Number: 1966.1371

Candlestick

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26112

Accession Number: 1966.1372

Plaque

Oval shaped bust length high-relief portrait of George III, in profile facing right. Polychrome painted surface on green field w/ red, yellow border design. Painted black wood and gesso frame w/ gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 26113

Accession Number: 1966.1380

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George II, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1382).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26114

Accession Number: 1966.1381

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George I, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1381).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26115

Accession Number: 1966.1382

Looking Glass

Oval form. Hepplewhite-style. Gilt and gesso molded frame. Central urn, scroll and leaf finial with gilt gesso and wire blue-ball like swags decoration cascading down side. Drop finial in elongated floral motif.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26116

Accession Number: 1966.1383

Looking glass

Vertical rectangular form. Gilt and gesso frame w/ beaded and spearhead border. Each corner squared w/ floral medallion. Agricultural trophy finial w/ central basket of produce and tools at sides. Floral swag down each side. Original backboard pieced w/ 2 oak cleats, 18th c. nails.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26117

Accession Number: 1966.1384

Needlework picture

A needlework picture depicting a white urn or vase of flowers on a brown-colored ground, in a stylized polychrome "tree-of-life" form with a bird of paradise in the top branches. The needlework is laid out in a vertically-oriented rectangle, framed in a modern wood frame and is under glass.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26118

Accession Number: 1966.1385

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