Historic New England

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

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

Card Table

Veneered, herringbone pattern around three rectangles on apron. String and diamond inlay on legs. Legs are slender, taper to floor. Hinged top, folds out and is supported by swing leg.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 56109

Accession Number: 1952.193

Wall Mirror

Federal period rectangular looking glass; mahogany frame; engaged, reeded colonnettes flank rectangular glass and rectangular eglomise panel depicting group of houses on water, canal or pond. Original glass.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56110

Accession Number: 1955.40

Washstand

Washstand with four columnar legs with peg feet; lower tier has open shelf with drawer below. Upper tier has shaped, projecting front with flanking drawers and central cut out for basin. Shaped sides and raised crest rail with ears. Round wooden pulls.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), veneer, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56111

Accession Number: 1956.23

Watch Holder

Watch stand with veneered front of geometric designs and round, velvet-lined depression for holding the watch case. Rear, hinged door reveals spare for storing the chair; lined with red paper.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), veneering

GUSN: 56112

Accession Number: 1940.698

Candlestick

One of a pair of pewter candlesticks. Square molded base rises to ring and elongated baluster form, which flares to round rim.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Leinzen (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 56117

Accession Number: 1950.470.1

Chest of Drawers

Four columnar turned legs support bowed case with four drawers. Ovolo corners at front with reeded columns beneath. Pressed brass pulls and escutcheons. Corresponding top. Eared crest with applied, pressed brass bosses. Original brasses.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56118

Accession Number: 1966.511

Quilt

Rectangular pieced quilt of hexagonal pieces in multi-colored prints; each hexagon is pieced around a corresponding piece of paper. Not finished; no backing; no stuffing. Hexagons arranged so they form larger 6-lobed elements or "stars" placed in vertical rows, alternating w/ salmon-colored stripe o...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Bennett, Elizabeth (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56119

Accession Number: 1967.130

Lolling Chair

Straight legs with beaded outer edge on brackets. "H" stretchers with beaded outer edges, rear stretcher, curving arms, serpentine crest, upholstered back and seat.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56120

Accession Number: 1969.105

Hairbrush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval hairbrush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56121

Accession Number: 1972.34A

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular buffer brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56122

Accession Number: 1972.34B

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular nail brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56123

Accession Number: 1972.34C

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

Lytham St. Anne's, Lamashire, England

Landscape scene with windmill; large sky. Heavy gilt frame; C-scroll and S-scroll gesso work. Identified as Lytham St. Anne's, Lamashire, England.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Horton, Elisha (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55981

Accession Number: 1940.760

Hooked Rug

Rectangular form. Wool pile on burlap. Mottled greyish-tan ground w/ arched fern-leaf motif overall in tans, light green and rusts. Chocolate-brown and olive border band. Backed w/ burlap.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, wool (textile)

GUSN: 55982

Accession Number: 1940.959

Tall Case Clock

Bracket feet tall base indenting to tall rectangular door flanked by three-quarter engaged columns with brass base and capital. Domed painted face flanked by free standed columns. Pierced fret above with three fluted plinths and brass balls.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55983

Accession Number: 1946.495

Chair

Chippendale side chair; straight legs with beaded edges; side stretchers with corresponding beading; medium stretcher with corresponding beading and rear stretcher. Flared rectangular seat with beading. Shaped rear stiles with scrolled ears. Shaped crest rail. Pierced splat fitted into molded shoe.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55984

Accession Number: 1963.344A

Chair

Chippendale side chair; straight legs with beaded edges; side stretchers with corresponding beading; medium stretcher with corresponding beading and rear stretcher. Flared rectangular seat with beading. Shaped rear stiles with scrolled ears. Shaped crest rail. Pierced splat with an applied rounded b...

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: Huntington, Felix, 1749-1822 (Cabinetmaker, attributed)

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55985

Accession Number: 1963.344B

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Cherry with white pine secondary wood. Long top drawer with two pulls (one is upside down). Central escutcheon, no lock. Three deeper bottom drawers. No locks. Carved shell on central drawer. Simple shaped skirt. Curling knee brackets terminate in attenuated cabriole legs and r...

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 55986

Accession Number: 1963.348

Chest

Chest on four casters that support a molded bottom. Straight sides with dovetail joints and slightly molded top with two side supports and hinged back. Tag inside marked "small chest on casters from the Abraham Browne House Watertown Mass." Originally painted green.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood)

GUSN: 55987

Accession Number: 1966.510

Buddha Figure

Carved Buddha figure seated in a red chair, fully robed with headdress. Book in one hand. Red face and hands. Gilt body.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55988

Accession Number: 1969.200.2

Print

Black, gilt and gesso molded frame; glass; black and white engraving depicting Isaac Newton in profile surrounded by figures, clouds and stars. Margins cut. Frame is black with mitered corners and gilded bead sitght edge.

Date: 1732

Maker: Bickham, John (Maker)

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

GUSN: 55989

Accession Number: 1972.77

Windsor Rocking Chair

Topped by comb consisted of molded panel over six spindles with center oval reserve. Panel and reserve painted with floral motif, surmounting bow back with rails subdivided by center rail which also forms arms ending in flared molded rounded hands. Seat concave and ovoid, slightly turned legs and "H...

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55991

Accession Number: 1981.43

Night Table

Two drawers, Empire stand. Four scroll support central pedestal shaft and rectangular case with two drawers, bottom one has a straight front with ring brasses, top one has ogee front, no brasses. Rectangular molded top.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55992

Accession Number: 1981.45

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