Historic New England

View of Baltimore

Chromolithograph harbor scene of Baltimore. Four figures and a dog in the foreground. One man is seated while three others have been cutting straw. Ships are seen in the harbor, center ground with the city in the background. Bottom of print reads "View of Baltimore." Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19861

Accession Number: 1998.217

Wardrobe

Wardrobe, walnut, w/ 2 doors and pierced crest. Prominent cornice and frieze beneath crestwork. Arched molding running length of doors; similar straight-lined molding at sides. resting on wider base.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Possibly Devitt (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19862

Accession Number: 1998.218

Flag

American flag w/ 33 stars and 13 stripes. 2 brass eyeholes and white hem on left side for hanging. Stars arranged in medallion formation.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19863

Accession Number: 1998.568

Stovepipe cover

Profile of a male in relief. The word "Paris" is found on the left hand side of the cover in relation to the male. The male is wearing a pointed cap, shoulder length hair and is looking down to his right.

Date: 1880-1910 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19864

Accession Number: 1998.219

Hanging shelf

Shelf w/ brackets attached to Gothic arch that begins at floor and peaks in a finial 90" from floor. Shelf has beveled edges and wrought iron bracing resembling fretwork.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19865

Accession Number: 1998.220

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19866

Accession Number: 1987.1412.12

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19867

Accession Number: 1987.1412.13

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19868

Accession Number: 1987.1412.14

Sheet

Full size; handstitched; with "L. M. B." in gothic script.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19869

Accession Number: 1987.1412.15

Vase

Vase w/ orange glaze and raised gilded decoration w/ medallion of a woman.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19870

Accession Number: 1998.221

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Catch (or possibly bolt part). Two nail holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 19871

Accession Number: 1917.1229

Chest on frame

Miniature chest on stand w/ lacquered decoration, Japanese. Exterior chest doors w/ pressed tin hinges open to two drawers w/ bail pulls. Two small and one large drawer beneath. Chest painted burgundy w/ black trim and gold foliate detail. Black stand.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19872

Accession Number: 1998.223AB

Temple bells

Five graduated temple bells(1) w/ lacquered decoration and hammer(2) w/ red tassel; bells painted w/ black background and dragon of teal and gold; red cord connects bells together. Diameters (in inches) of bells in descending order: 8 1/2, 7, 6 1/2, 5, 4 1/4

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cord (fiber product), painting (image-making), hand-painted, lacquering, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19873

Accession Number: 1998.224.1-2

Fire bucket

One in pair of fire buckets, red with black banding and black painted inscription.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 19874

Accession Number: 1998.225.1

Fire bucket

One in pair of fire buckets, red w/ black banding and black painted inscription.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 19875

Accession Number: 1998.225.2

Oil lamp

Bracket lamp w/ cast metal and milk glass shade; arm w/ finials and winged decoration near base of arm; ribbed stand; shade is tapered at top.

Date: 1868-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), gilding, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19876

Accession Number: 1998.226

Hat rack

Hanging hat rack w/ oval mirror and four turned pegs. Walnut pierced scrollwork pattern framing mirror and forming finial and drop at either end.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), glass (material), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19877

Accession Number: 1998.227

Print

Lithograph of the Capitol in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Many figures oustide socializing. There are two carriages and horses in the foreground. This version of the Capitol existed in the early 1830's, no additions were made to the building until 1851.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19878

Accession Number: 1998.228

Umbrella stand

Walnut umbrella stand w/ quatrefoil and other openwork back and an arched, molded top. Back structure flanked by attached, curving arms. Cast-iron seashell set into base.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19879

Accession Number: 1998.229

Drop leaf table

Mahogany dining table w/ tapered legs and drop leaves. No decorative carving or other ornamentation.

Date: 1825-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19880

Accession Number: 1998.230

Tablecloth

Table cover, brown velvet w/ printed floral border. Floral border shows image of beads surrounding carnation-like flowers. Back of velvet shows 9 squares where brown velvet is dyed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, printing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 19881

Accession Number: 1998.231

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19882

Accession Number: 1998.232.1

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19883

Accession Number: 1998.232.2

Fire bag

Canvas shoulder bag w/ strap, stenciled "RH Tucker, 1859"

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing

GUSN: 19884

Accession Number: 1998.233

Bed wrench

Iron bed wrench.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19885

Accession Number: 1998.234

Pipe

Clay pipe; small leg at base of bowl; ash and black discoloration in bowl showing use.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 19986

Accession Number: 1998.574

Dish

Shallow oval dish w/ scalloped interior; eight pointed star w/in dotted oval at bottom of bowl; relief decoration of smaller stars around edge; gilt highlights.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding

GUSN: 19987

Accession Number: 1998.575

Match holder

Earthenware match holder; flat dish w/ cup-like holder; rust/orange color w/ evidence of chipping= blue color underneath.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: U & U (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19988

Accession Number: 1998.576

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 19989

Accession Number: 1963.250

Fireplace tongs

Pair of tongs, steel w/ brass finial. Hinge of tongs closed w/ hand-wrought bent nail. Finial-ball and ring turned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19990

Accession Number: 1998.577

Jamb hook

Brass jamb hook set horizontally to be used as holder for fireplace t & e. Hook shaped like open "C". 2 screws into wall.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19991

Accession Number: 1998.578

Andiron

Wrought iron andirons w/ brass urn finials.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19992

Accession Number: 1998.579AB

Poker

Poker, steel w/ brass urn finial. Poker angled at bottom 90 degrees and bulbous in 2 places along steel rod.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19993

Accession Number: 1998.580

Pot

Cast iron pot on 3 legs w/ handle; fire scarring on bottom.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19994

Accession Number: 1998.581

Firescreen

Brass folding firescreen, four panels joined by finial-topped brass rod. Tightly-meshed screen.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19995

Accession Number: 1998.582

Whisk broom

Small handleless whisk broom, fastened w/ thread and wire. Topped w/ metal cap and hanger.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 19996

Accession Number: 1998.583

Fire brand set

Birch logfire starter kit, souvenir of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Small birch log hollowed out to serve as container for pine "firebrands". Rawhide strap serves as handle. Paper instructions.

Date: 1920-1945

Maker: Birchcraft Studio (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19997

Accession Number: 1998.584

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, molded ceramic w/ relief design of lilies and butterflies; design w/ blue background and banded neck; cap banded w/ pointed top.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19998

Accession Number: 1998.585

Stein

Stein w/ pewter cap, view of Heidelberg on front; relief of man drinking out of goblet and brweing machine on sides; German writing inscribed on front.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19999

Accession Number: 1998.586

Aerial View of Havre

This aerial view of Havre shows sailing vessels in the harbor and canals docking. Ships are seen in the ocean to the left and figures are seen on city streets and along the docks. Mounted in a one inch silver and gilt frame.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Ch. Fichot (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 20000

Accession Number: 1998.587

Oriental rug

Oriental rug in red and blue, 2 fringed edges. Multiple rectangular borders and primary diamond shape in pattern.

Date: 1960-1990

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 20001

Accession Number: 1998.588

Tracery

Wooden Gothic tracery; painted grey.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 20002

Accession Number: 1964.397A

Curtain rod

Curtain rod, wooden w/ rings; ball shape on each end.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20003

Accession Number: 1998.589

Window curtain

Window curtain including valance (A), 2 tails (B&C) and 2 tie-backs (D&E). A)= Yellow swag bunched twice. Fringe and tassles (orange, yellow and brown); 2 small connected side tails of copper satin (see receipt). Austrian valance. B&C)= Yellow side tails w/ white cotton back. (Receipt says wheat...

Date: 1972

Maker: McGrath, William L. (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 20004

Accession Number: 1998.590A-E

Capital

Oak capital, possibly for half-round pilaster.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 20005

Accession Number: 1965.144

Box

Red composition box. Small geometrical design on sides (diamond shapes) and busy floral design on top (rose and leaf shapes).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), composition (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 20006

Accession Number: 1998.591AB

Blotter

Leather blotter w/ wooden handle. Leather patterned like crocodile skin. Base of blotter curved and covered w/ paper. Blots of ink on base.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 20007

Accession Number: 1998.592

Etagere

Etagere, 5 shelves w/ carved edges. Spool-turned supporting arms w/ finial tops. Stained dark brown. Currently containing a shelf clock, lidded box and dictionaries and Bibles.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20008

Accession Number: 1998.265