Historic New England

Landscape with Pond

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

Goblet

Goblet with a circular foot, a straight stem with a ring, and a flared rim and bottom.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58688

Accession Number: 1942.2869

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a stepped conical base with three cast winged cherubs. Hangs from the ceiling.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58689

Accession Number: 1942.2870

Lolling Chair

Upholstered lolling chair with brown and red chintz upholstery on the back and seat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 58690

Accession Number: 1942.2956

Candlestick

Clear glass candlestick with a circular base, baluster stem and cup, and a diamond and gadroon motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58691

Accession Number: 1942.3193.1

Candlestick

Clear glass candlestick with a circular base, baluster stem and cup, and a diamond and gadroon motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58692

Accession Number: 1942.3193.2

Figurine

White, blue, and green figurine of thee men in naval uniforms. "Death of Nelson" is written in script on the base.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58693

Accession Number: 1942.4371

Parian Bust

White parian bust of a man with a circular pedestal base.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 58694

Accession Number: 1942.4409

Bracket

Brown, semi-circular, c-shaped support mounted to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58695

Accession Number: 1942.4973.1

Bracket

Brown, semi-circular, c-shaped support mounted to the wall. One of a pair.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58696

Accession Number: 1942.4973.2

Bracket

Rectangular shelf with rounded corners and two curved supports attached to the wall,

Date: 1917-1936

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58697

Accession Number: 1942.4974

Fireplace Grate

Cast iron fireplace grate with five horizontal bars at the front and nine curved bars at the bottom.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 58698

Accession Number: 1942.4975

Set of Shutters

Two sets of four hinged, louvered shutters with Gothic arches, painted black.

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58699

Accession Number: 1942.4976

Corner Cupboard

Corner cupboard with two glazed doors with an arch and pilasters, painted gray and white with a pink interior.

Date: 1912

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58700

Accession Number: 1942.4977

Set of Paneling

Set of four fielded panels including a fireplace surround, two doors, beams, and brackets.

Date: 1910-1912

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58701

Accession Number: 1942.4978

Green Dining Room at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House

Watercolor painting of the Green Dining Room at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House looking into Cogswell Hall. Framed.

Date: 1945

Maker: Smith, Virginia Jeffre (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 58702

Accession Number: 1942.4628

Painting of the Paul Revere Room (Chapel Chamber) at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House

Interior view of the Paul Revere Room (Chapel Chamber) at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House as it appeared during Henry Davis Sleeper's lifetime. Sleeper family silver is arranged on shelves in the corner cupboard. Oil on board. Carved gilt frame.

Date: 1928

Maker: Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (British painter, 1881-1941) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas board, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58703

Accession Number: 1942.4634

Wallpaper

Reprod. pillar & arch patt. ; 1 set bpt-115, 2 fragments bpt-113

Date: 1930-1934

Maker: Thomas Strahan & Co. (Maker)

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58704

Accession Number: 1942.4700

Soap Dish

Oval soap dish fixed to the wall, white with floral decoration.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58705

Accession Number: 1942.4979

Soap Dish

Rectangular grid form soap dish with two curved handles for hanging off the side of a bathtub.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58706

Accession Number: 1942.4980

Tissue Holder

Rectangular tissue holder with a flat bottom and open at the top with an arched backplate.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58707

Accession Number: 1942.4981

Linoleum

Brown, white, and beige linoleum with a pattern to imitate terrazo.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58708

Accession Number: 1942.4982

Mirror

Rectangular wall mirror in a white mitred wooden frame with three sides painted salmon-color.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58709

Accession Number: 1942.4983

Floor Lamp

Floor lamp with a conical weighted base, two light sockets on a rectangular shelf with a double shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58710

Accession Number: 1942.2349.1

Floor Lamp

Floor lamp with a conical weighted base with two light sockets on a rectangular shelf and a double shade. One of a pair.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 58711

Accession Number: 1942.2349.2

Teapot

Cream and brown teapot with a globular shape and agate pattern with tea drinking mottos.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 58712

Accession Number: 1942.2871

Bottle

Amber-colored rectangular glass bottle with a long neck, rounded shoulders, and a wide lip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 58713

Accession Number: 1942.2891

Bottle

Dark olive-colored rectangular glass bottle with straight sides, rounded shouders, and a short neck.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 58714

Accession Number: 1942.2892

Taper Holder

Cylindrical taper holder with a weighted wooden base, cylindrical shaft, and small conical extinguisher.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58715

Accession Number: 1942.2893

Food Storage Jar

Olive-colored glass jar with a round, irregular body that tapers at the shoulder to a wide mouth.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 58716

Accession Number: 1942.2895

Butter Mold

Cylindrical-shaped butter mold with two wooden bands and a spout at the top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58717

Accession Number: 1942.2897

Wooden Figure

Folk art sculpture of a carved wooden man in top hat carrying an unconscious woman in arms; painted black.

Date: 1845-1885

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58718

Accession Number: 1942.2898

Plaque

Exterior scene of a full-length standing man holding a staff with a cross.

Date: 1300-1399

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58719

Accession Number: 1942.2900

Candlestand

Candlestand with a stepped square shaft and cross-stretcher base.

Date: 1730-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 58720

Accession Number: 1942.2901

Candle Lantern

Circular wooden base with applied feet with nine sets of three lights and a door of punched tin painted black.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58721

Accession Number: 1942.2902

Candle Lantern

Tin lantern with a conical top, straight sides, and elaborate piercing.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58722

Accession Number: 1942.2904

Spoon Rack

Rack for spoons with three shelves, a semi-circular backplate, and an ogee cutout bottom.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58723

Accession Number: 1942.2905

Toasting Fork

Toasting fork with a turned mahogany handle, a knob finial, three wrought iron tines, a cast iron shaft, and twine hanger.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58724

Accession Number: 1942.2906

Toasting Fork

Toasting fork with a turned chestnut handle, three wrought iron tines with an elevated center tine, and a cylindrical cast iron shaft.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58725

Accession Number: 1942.2907

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