Historic New England

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a center medallion of large mauve and pink flowers and leaves surrounded by an ivory circle and a blue border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59099

Accession Number: 1942.3202

Hanging Candle Lantern

Red and clear etched glass panels with alternating gothic arches and sheaves of wheat in a hexagonal brass fitting. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59100

Accession Number: 1942.3203

Needlework Picture

Needlework picture of a man wearing a green coat and brown breeches hunting with a dog. In an oval frame.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, canvas, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59101

Accession Number: 1942.3550

Miniature Lithograph Picture

Miniature hand-colored print of two children asleep in woods in an oval frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59102

Accession Number: 1942.3551

Bowl

Purple and white swirled glass bowl with bead and facet decoration on the round foot.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59103

Accession Number: 1942.4685

Vase

Etched ruby-colored fluted glass vase on a square marble and gilded metal base.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding, marble (rock)

GUSN: 59104

Accession Number: 1942.4686

Backgammon Piece Set

Twelve black and ten beige circular backgammon playing pieces.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59105

Accession Number: 1942.4994

Dominoes

Rectangular red case with a foldover snap lid with black plastic dominoes with white spots.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 59106

Accession Number: 1942.5018

Score Pad

Rectangular, multi-leaved notepad bound at the top with a paper cover.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59107

Accession Number: 1942.5017

Backgammon Piece Set

Three red and three black backgammon playing pieces.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59108

Accession Number: 1942.5019A-F

Cushion

Rectangular red cushion. One of a pair.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59109

Accession Number: 1942.4995.1

Cushion

Rectangular red cushion. One of a pair.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59110

Accession Number: 1942.4995.2

Jamb Hook

Jamb hook with an oval backplate and a C-shaped hook. Affixed to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59111

Accession Number: 1942.4996.1

Jamb Hook

Jamb hook with an oval backplate and a C-shaped hook. Affixed to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59112

Accession Number: 1942.4996.2

Doorknob

Amber-colored glass doorknob with a facetted bulbous shape.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59113

Accession Number: 1942.4997

Wood Stove

Rectangular stove with a fireback on an oval hearth with relief eagles and busts of Benjamin Franklin.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59114

Accession Number: 1942.4998A-C

Bookcase

Built-in bookcase with the top divided into five sections separated by pilasters; two have with gothic arches and the center is squared.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59115

Accession Number: 1942.4999

Paneling

Installed fielded panels painted dark brown with cornice molding and a mantel and fireplace.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59116

Accession Number: 1942.5000

Electrified Lantern

Electrified lantern with a bulbous clear glass shade and painted tin mounts with a star and diamond punched decoration.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59117

Accession Number: 1942.2940

Curtain

Pillar print with basket of flowers; red on yellow; red lining.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 59118

Accession Number: 1942.1813.1

Curtain

Pillar print with basket of flowers; red on yellow; red lining.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 59119

Accession Number: 1942.1813.2.1-2

Curtain

Valance; pillar print with basket of flowers; red and yellow

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 59120

Accession Number: 1942.1813.3.1-2

Framed Contract

Indenture agreement for land, framed.

Date: 1752

Maker: Possibly Hobart, Washington (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59121

Accession Number: 1942.3869

Mirror Knob

Black and white round mirror knob with metal trim and a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59122

Accession Number: 1942.3870.1

Mirror Knob

Black and white round mirror knob with metal trim and a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 59123

Accession Number: 1942.3870.2

Chair

Light brown grain-painted "fancy" armchair with four arrow spindles and bamboo turning. One of a set of five.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59124

Accession Number: 1942.2594.1

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: 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

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

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