Historic New England

Ladies' Chair

Ring turned and partially fluted front legs; raked champhered rear legs; castored; and an all over stuffed seat and a curved back upholstered in a diaper pattern beige.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stuffing (upholstering technique), upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12050

Accession Number: 1971.439

The veil is made of cream-colored cotton net with applied lace. The border has a scroll design and the ground is filled with scrolling leaves and floral sprays. Wire supports and plastic combs have been stitched on to the veil.

Date: ca. 1904

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 12051

Accession Number: 1990.506

Tilt-top Candlestand

It has an octagonal top with light and dark wood stringing on the upper surface. It has a turned vasiform baluster which is supported by three squared cabriole legs which terminate in spade feet.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 12052

Accession Number: 1971.440

Engraving

An engraving on paper depicting three dogs in a grassy area. It is in the original gilt frame and the black mat has reverse painting on glass.

Maker: Shepheard, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, paper (fiber product), reverse painting on glass (image-making), glass (material)

GUSN: 12053

Accession Number: 1971.464.1

Purse

Black plush bag with simple cord drawstring lined with black silk taffeta.

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), plush, taffeta

GUSN: 12054

Accession Number: 1993.343

Handbag

Copper silk damask woven with abstract cloud pattern; square; covered metal frame; double self handles; damask tab with satin buttonhole (button missing); copper satin lining with pocket on one side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12055

Accession Number: 1993.344

Handbag

White glazed linen ground printed with 18th century pastoral scene with figures in blue, pink, and brown; large square with rounded lower corners; cevered metal frame; double self handles; self buttonhole tab (button missing); lined with bright blue polished cotton with pocket on side.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), linen (material)

GUSN: 12056

Accession Number: 1993.345

Purse

Pale blue and pink checked silk; pouch formed by four diagonal panels, each forming a point above the pink silk ribbon drawstring; pink silk bow on bottom threaded with blue beads.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12057

Accession Number: 1993.346

Shawl

Black cashmere; herringbone weave; large square; self fringe all around.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), weaving

GUSN: 12058

Accession Number: 1993.347

Engraving

An engraving on paper depicting three sheep, two men and a dog inside a barn. It is in the original gilt frame and the black mat has reverse painting on glass.

Date: 6/7/1796

Maker: Shepheard, G. (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, paper (fiber product), reverse painting on glass (image-making), glass (material)

GUSN: 12059

Accession Number: 1971.464.2

Ribbon-Back Side Chair

Side chair, straight molded front legs; plain stretchers; reeded stiles; three pierced slats with conforming crest rail, carved rounded ears; all painted black, rush seat.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 12060

Accession Number: 1971.597A

Porch Chair

Rounded crest rail continues to arms and legs; woven cane seat and back: X arm supports; natural cane accented w/ repeated black cane motif; metal capped feet.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 11653

Accession Number: 1986.244

Print, Woodcut-Colored

A print showing a river with a steep cliff to the right, and people on the bank at the left. It is in a bamboo frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Hiroshige (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), woodcut (process)

GUSN: 11654

Accession Number: 1986.738.2

Basket

It has a wide rigid arched handle on a circular frame and a squat bulbous body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices), weaving

GUSN: 11655

Accession Number: 1986.741

Easy Chair

It has an upholstered and tufted low arched back that continues to rolled out arms; and a puffy, untufted seat with a molded serpentine front seat rail and straight molded side rails. It has corner front blocks over incised vase form legs with beaded brass rings. It has squared, angled back legs tha...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), cotton (textile), cloth, metal, silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 11656

Accession Number: 1986.743

Plate

A three part molded colorless glass plate, with a modified strawberry pattern and diamond diaper on a flat wide rim. It has circular wells with a sunburst pattern on the bottom.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 11657

Accession Number: 1986.598.1

Ladies Ring

A gold band engraved which widens to an oval beaded setting, with seed parcels surrounding oval beveled for glass over braided, circlet of blond hair.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), hair, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 11658

Accession Number: 1986.709.1

Photograph

A modern color wedding picture in a folding cardboard double mat. A formal picture.

Date: 1972-09-28

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11660

Accession Number: 1986.731.1

Photograph

A modern color wedding picture in a folding cardboard double mat. An informal picture.

Date: 1972-09-28

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11661

Accession Number: 1986.731.2

Photograph Mat

A folding cardboard double mat.

Date: 09-28-1972

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11662

Accession Number: 1986.731.3

Ironing Board

One small and one large sleeve shaped board padded with flannel and muslin nailed on. It is connected by square framework of four dowels.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, muslin, nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11663

Accession Number: 1986.742

Cupboard/Bookcase

A rectangular molded top over two shelves and a case with a molded edge top. There are two hinged paneled doors below. The slab sides have a shaped cut at the foot.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11664

Accession Number: 1986.750

Animal Figurine

A figure of a standing elephant carved from ebony with a raised trunk, ivory tusks, and inlaid ivory toenails and eyes.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ebony (wood), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 11665

Accession Number: 1986.753

Andirons

It has an upright horseshoe (draft horse size) soldered to an inverted horseshoe on iron rod arms.

Date: 1910-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11666

Accession Number: 1986.766.1

Table

The table has an overhanging rectangular top, and a straight skirt with two drawers. Each drawer has two undercut slanted wood handles; also, there are form turned and reeded legs with ball feet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11667

Accession Number: 1986.768

Chest

Of rectangular form, with an overhanging hinged lid with cleats at the ends, and the base with ogee arched ends. It has a straight front and backskirt, and the interior is divided into three sections (bins) and modernly painted a yellow.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11668

Accession Number: 1986.769

Cupboard

The cupboard has a flat top with a molded cornice on a case with two hinged paneled doors. It is raised on bracket feet with shaped front and side skirts and modernly painted yellow. The interior is fitted with shelves and grooves for shelving and two drawers, it is also painted green.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11669

Accession Number: 1986.770

Ironing Board

Of oblong wood form with one end broader than the other. The narrow end is pierced for hanging, and the side is incised with an inscription.

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11670

Accession Number: 1986.771

Tongs

Wide flat arched top with tapering arms ending in 4-toed claw shaped ends.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11671

Accession Number: 1986.775

Carving Fork

A sterling silver handle of elongated tear shape, molded in stylized petal, leaf(acanthus) and rib motif. It ends at a shaped guard.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Possibly Gorham & Co. (Maker)

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), stainless steel, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 11672

Accession Number: 1986.776.2

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11673

Accession Number: 1997.14.1

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11674

Accession Number: 1997.14.2

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11675

Accession Number: 1997.14.3

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11676

Accession Number: 1997.14.4

Gothic Man Costume

"Gothic Man" costume consisting of: (.1) Pale blue tunic edged with darker blue plush, (.2) Jacket of blue damask, (.3) Satin hat with feather, (.4) Shorts, (.5) Necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, feather (material), plush, satin

GUSN: 11677

Accession Number: 1997.14.5

Henry VIII Costume

Costume consists of: (.1) Burnt umber velvet checked coat, (.2) Burnt umber velvet checked hat, (.3) Black satin knee britches, (.4) Black satin waistcoat, (.5) Ruff [Post dates the rest of the costume, made by donor to replace one which was lost], (.6ab) velvet pouch, (.7ab) Leather shoes trimmed ...

Maker: unknown