Historic New England

Shoulder Cape

Short evening cape constructed from show fabric of black ciselé loop-pile velvet with allover pattern of raised oak leaves, inset with three gores of black velvet; Black velvet fold-down collar and yoke each trimmed with pleated black satin ruffle and large bow; hook and eye closure; hem trimmed wi...

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 55009

Accession Number: 1942.199

Table

Heavy ring-turned legs; 2 drawers with 2 maple knobs each; plain rails and top.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), staining, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 55010

Accession Number: 1949.245

Table

Kitchen table, heavy, turned legs, 2 wooden knobs on long drawer.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55011

Accession Number: 1949.246

Firescreen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55012

Accession Number: 1949.254

Table

Drop-leaf table with tapered legs; stained red.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55013

Accession Number: 1949.255

Secretary

Curved projecting cornice; flat, pointed arch glass doors with beaded muntins; three drawers; S-scroll "legs" and feet.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55014

Accession Number: 1949.256

Chair

Caned back and seat covered with upholstery. Shell- and foliate-carved crest, cushion rail, and stretcher. Pieced cabriole legs with foliage at knees.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55015

Accession Number: 1949.257

Bed

Maple bedstead with columnar low posts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55016

Accession Number: 1949.261

Tumbler

Venetian style soda glass tumbler

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55018

Accession Number: 1949.621

Table cover

Square; black, white, mauve woven silk. Black is chiffon. White and mauve are satin. Selvage sides. Crimped self fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 55019

Accession Number: 1942.381

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55020

Accession Number: 1946.170

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 55021

Accession Number: 1941.1901

Arm Chair

William and Mary style chair with carved stretchers, stiles, and crest rail, curved arms, and a caned seat.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55022

Accession Number: 1945.508

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55023

Accession Number: 1941.1939

Hall Globe, Entry Lamp

No description

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 55024

Accession Number: 1988.1

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, white pine secondary wood. Oval mirror on scrolled stand; two attached knife boxes at right and left of top; two adjacent short top drawers over three long individual drawers. All drawers have wood knobs. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55025

Accession Number: 1989.15

Sewing Table

Sewing table with one drawer, a hinged top and spool-turned legs with a stretcher.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55026

Accession Number: 1989.29

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, and pine secondary wood. Three small drawers sit on the top with four large drawers below; carved scroll columns on either side; with cut glass pulls and ball feet.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55027

Accession Number: 1989.28

Washstand

Mahogany washstand with hinged top, 2-level interior, 2 doors, bun feet.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55028

Accession Number: 1989.45

Ramekin

Fluted side; graduated-orange outer & clear inner glazes

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55249

Accession Number: 1984.782.2