Historic New England

Fireset Bracket

No description

Date: 1810-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 55954

Accession Number: 1948.43.6

Fiddle-Back Chair

Straight legs, box stretchers, rush seat. Solid splat tenoned into seat rail.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: rush (material)

GUSN: 55956

Accession Number: 1966.508

Mahogany chest of drawers with white pine secondary wood; four graduated serpentine front drawers and boldly carved ball and claw feet. The base molding displays a central shell drop comprised of a two-dimensional carved shell.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55957

Accession Number: 1963.350

Wall Mirror

Gilded wall mirror with a flat cornice that projects at the corners. Molded sides and bottom with block corners. Two panels subdivided by muntin. Small upper panel shows adobe village by water in eglomise. Back tagged "gilt frame picture top mirror Browne House Watertown Mass."

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, pine (wood), gilding

GUSN: 55958

Accession Number: 1966.507

Brush

Oval hairbrush with engraved floral and leaf motif. Incised stripes with interior reserve engraved "MH". All with natural bristles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55959

Accession Number: 1972.35A

Shoehorn

Shoe horn with leaf motif and initials on tear drop shaped handle and neck which flares to flat curved shoe horn.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 55960

Accession Number: 1972.35B

Buttonhook

Button hook with molded scrolled floral handle with initials "MH". Tapered shaft with small end hook.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 55961

Accession Number: 1972.35C

Brush

Oval clothes brush with engraved floral and leaf motif. Incised stripes with interior reserve engraved "MH". All with natural bristles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 55962

Accession Number: 1972.35D

Brush

Oval clothes brush with engraved floral and leaf motif. Incised stripes with interior reserve engraved "MH". All with natural bristles.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 55963

Accession Number: 1972.35E

Scherenschnitte Cut-Paper Picture

Cut paper Valentine with cut out figures birds and flowers. Center plain with poem: "Let love occupy your heart / Let love inflame you continually. Not a love which burns with incontinence / And pursues a base desire for worldy things. / God's love should impel you / To leave Evil alone / To love yo...

Date: 1752

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55964

Accession Number: 1972.42

Needlework Picture

Framed silk on silk embroidered scene of a variety of birds in flight and on branches and the ground. Multi-colored silk threads on white silk background. Label on rear from J.F. Cabot, Boston, frames.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: Cabot, J. F. (Framer)

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 55965

Accession Number: 1972.43

High Chest

High Chest. Entire case japanned. Background of loosely rendered tortoise shell (vermilion-base coat with black glaze coat). Various gesso and gilt figures. Upper case has five tiers of graduated drawers. Upper tier contains corresponding shell-carved drawer. Broken scroll pediment with central f...

Date: 1735-1745

Maker: Possibly Davis, Robert, d. 1739 (Artist) Possibly Whiting, Stephen, 1720-1789 (Artist)

Material: japanning, eastern white pine (wood), red oak (wood), red maple (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 55966

Accession Number: 1972.51

Wall Mirror

One of a pair. Rectangular gilt frame with beaded interior edge and molded stylized leaf motif. Pencil inscription on rear indistinguishable.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55967

Accession Number: 1972.58

Candlestand

Candlestand with tripod base with three tapered cabriole legs with incised lines on each edge of front face. Pedestal composed of ring turnings and baluster forms. Hexagonal top with stringing and corresponding diamond form in center.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 55968

Accession Number: 1981.48

Sampler

Tall vertical sampler on natural linen, now yellowed. Three alphabets included, one in buttonhole stitch. Three floral borders. Truncated version of verse; "Remember time Will [shortly] Come/ When we [a strict] account must give/ To God the righteous Judge of all/ How we [up]on [this] earth did (do)...

Date: 1737

Maker: Bromfield, Abigail, 1726- (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 55969

Accession Number: 1982.2

Andiron

Ball and spool finial above faceted dome and oval bottom. Spool and bell shape above faceted shaft. Exagerated cabriole legs w/ central pendant. Billet bar curves inward to turned and urn shaped log stop.

Date: 1820-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55970

Accession Number: 1988.94

Eyeglasses

Wire rim, oval frame with straight thin side bars ending in flat pads.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 55971

Accession Number: 1988.111

Pen Tray

Oval molded wood with decorative cuts in edge. Pencil mark on bottom "Hand carved Black Walnut E. Wykes."

Date: 1810-1890

Maker: Wykes, E. (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 55972

Accession Number: 1988.112

Box

Pine, rectangular box with metal handle. Nailed construction. Rosewood grain painted and varnished on exterior. Basket-like form.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 55973

Accession Number: 1988.113

Box

Simple rectangular box with transfer applied patterns. Top shows woman weight baby and butterfly. Sides show other romantic scenes. Key holes with garland wreath in front. Interior top shows sailboat and landscape. Lithographs possibly by de Englemam.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 55975

Accession Number: 1920.587

Chair

Federal style, slender elements, no carving. Crest rail is flat across top and front, curves slightly. Five slender balusters at center of back. Arms curve down from high on the rounded stiles. Seat is trapezoid, over upholstered. Legs are turned, tapered stretcher is undecorated and low to the grou...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55976

Accession Number: 1930.1759

Slant-top Desk

Blockfront, slantfront desk with ball and claw feet (new, circa 1920). Four graduated drawers with brasses; lid supports; brass handles on each side (new). Interior has central hinged door flanked by two tiers of drawers surmounted by pigeon holes with shaped brackets. Entire piece has been stained ...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55977

Accession Number: 1933.1505

Chair

Identical crest and back rail w/ slight dome w/ 2 1/2 circles cut out of top. Square stiles, chamfered interior corner below multi-colored caned seat box chair rail and tapered slightly flared front legs. Back marked in pencil "Misses Curtis Oct. 1937"

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), wicker

GUSN: 55978

Accession Number: 1937.1032

Chair

Chair. Yoke crest rail, pierced splat. Not highly carved or ornamented. Cabriole legs, uncarved knees, attenuated claw and ball feet.

Date: 1760-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55979

Accession Number: 1939.358

Landscape with River

Landscape with river and sailboat in middle ground; pale pastel background; gilt gesso frame disrepair.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55980

Accession Number: 1940.759

Biblical Scene

Pencil drawing of three figures on a cliff with mountain ranges surrounding. Inscription reads "For Miss Mary Honey/ as reminder of a / pleasant visit in/ Newport. 1804/ Jho. Lafarge." Plain wooden frame; glass.

Date: 1804

Maker: Lafarge, John (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 56079

Accession Number: 1972.41

Portrait of John Wilkes

Black and white rectangular engraving of John Wilkes, member of Parliament. R.E. Pine, painter, Kitchenman, delineator.

Date: 1768

Maker: AFTER Pine, Robert Edge (Maker) Kitchenman (Engraver) Darby, M. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 56080

Accession Number: 1972.68

Portrait of Sibylla Cumaea

Black and white engraving of Sibylla Cumaea. Depicts woman, half length view, holding a musical score in her hand. Mahogany veneer frame; glass.

Date: 1828

Maker: Perfelli, Antonio (Engraver) After Zampier (Artist)

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

GUSN: 56081

Accession Number: 1972.69

Portrait of Jonathan Mayhew

Black and white engraving depicting bust of Jonathan Mayhew, pastor of West Church, Boston. Plain molded frame; glass.

Date: 1767

Maker: Cipriani (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 56082

Accession Number: 1972.70

Mill Scene

Scene of two men drawing by water mill. Titled in French. "Painted by Jacque Ruisdaal taken from the library of Mr. Fonchin Councilor of the State. Engraved by the water for his friend and very humble servant. Deboissieu 1782".

Date: 1781

Maker: AFTER Ruisdaal, Jacque (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56083

Accession Number: 1972.73

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Head and shoulders engraving of Josiah Quincy. Black simple frame.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56084

Accession Number: 1977.9

Manuscript

Framed document hand written history, on lined paper of Quincy family property. Beginning "Edmund Quincy of England built a house on the Mount Wallaston plantation and died there in 1635..." Plain wood frame.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56085

Accession Number: 1988.82

Commemorative Certificate

Framed certificate of promotion for Samuel Miller Quincy to Brigadeer General. Polychrome engraving w/ elaborate detail.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56086

Accession Number: 1988.85

Landscape Picture

Colored engraving of Amsterdam, Holland; a view from the Old Ramport showing ships and a canal with bridges over it. Under glass; black and gold frame.

Date: 1752

Maker: Henry Overton & Robert Sayer (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 56087

Accession Number: 1988.86

Picture

Watercolor? on paper; glass; plain wood frame w/ gilt and gesso inner frame. Multi-color depiction of a bluejay on a twig. Indecipherable writing on twig.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56089

Accession Number: 1988.98

Portrait of Abigail Phillips Quincy (1803-1893)

Photograph of a woman in a lace cap, dark dress, and white shawl. Sitter is seated in a Victorian chair with carved back at a writing desk in the Dining Room at Quincy House.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Hadcock, Henry L., 1855-1931 (Photographer) Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56091

Accession Number: 1988.81

Commission Certificate

Colonel's commission in cursive script, eagle emblem for Samuel Miller Quincy.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56092

Accession Number: 1988.84

Wall Mirror

Rectangular mahogany veneer frame; wide, shallow molding; rectangular glass.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 56093

Accession Number: 1988.92

Landscape with Pond

Multi-colored oil on canvas of rural landscapes with rock and pond in foreground and mountains in rear. Gilt and gesso frame. Stenciled inscription on back reads: "15/ ANCIENNE MAISON/ VALEE/ BELLAMOINE Successeur/ 7 RUE DE MARTRE-SEC/ PARIS."

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 56097

Accession Number: 1929.314

Portrait Print

Print shows Lafayette standing with hat and cane in hand; caption left to right "A. Scheffer Pinxit. 1822"; "Imprime par Durand & Sauvil"; Leroux Sculpt. 1824" "Lafayette" "A Paris, chez l' Auteur, Rue St. Victor, N0. 9, et chez chaillou Md. D' Estamps, Rue St. Honore No. 140." On back: "J. Eastma...

Date: 1824

Maker: Scheffer, A. (Painter) Leroux (Engraver) Durand & Sauvil (Publisher) Chase, J. Eastman (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56098

Accession Number: 1924.554

Toilet Bottle

A) Square clay body with colorless glaze. Rectangular squat body with flat bottom. Hipped canted shoulders taper to circular neck with flat circular mouth ring. Overglaze polychrome floral sprig enamel decoration with gilt lines at all corners. B) Mushroom-type stopper with conforming decoration.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 56099

Accession Number: 1933.1369AB

Candlestick

Rectangular base; bell-shaped section above; next section is bulb like; top section is cylindrical. Incised rings at middle of bulb and near top of cylinder.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 56100

Accession Number: 1937.465

Eyeglasses

Wire-rimmed glasses w/ green tinted lenses and temples w/ hinged extensions.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 56101

Accession Number: 1937.692A

Vase

Opaque medium blue glass body. Slender neck, lip flares out, bulbous bottom on disk base. No opening in top.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56102

Accession Number: 1937.758

Toilet Bottle

Opaque white glass body. Flat basal ring with polished bottom. Cylindrical or cann-shaped body with rounded shoulders, tapering to a narrow cylindrical neck. Overall hand-painted enamel wash decoration of naturalistic flowers (morning glories or clemantis and a rust colored rose). Ball-top stopper i...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56103

Accession Number: 1937.798AB

Toilet Bottle

A) White clay body with colorless glaze. Bulbous undulating form, reminiscent of mid-Eastern forms, with squat bulbous bottom on a circular foot ring, swelling to a narrower center (bell-like) with a knop at neck and terminating in a cylindrical neck with circular mouth ring. Decorated with overglaz...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 56104

Accession Number: 1938.1322AB

Sewing Table

Sewing table with four round, tapered legs, cuffed, reeded with ring turnings where legs join case. Two drawers with pressed gilt metal knobs. Rectangular top with two leaves supported by brackets which swing out from case. Unusually thick top. Entire exterior stained and varnished (later) rather po...

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 56105

Accession Number: 1939.356

Box

Rectangular, hinged box with walnut veneer containing a variety of gaming chips made of abalone, with carved decoration and indecipherable initials.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), abalone shell

GUSN: 56106

Accession Number: 1939.632

Chair

Wing chair with arms, Marlborough legs, and molded corners.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56107

Accession Number: 1948.125

Chair

Straight tapered legs with beading and shaping. Rectangular side, rear median stretchers with rounded top face; flared rectangular seat with serpentine front. Straight, tapered stiles with pad crest with carved swag decoration. Splat has four columns which intersect in diamond pattern; reeded.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56108

Accession Number: 1950.436

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