Historic New England

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany with birch front and side seat rails. Yoke crest with central carved shell and carved molded ears. Pierced splat with central owl-eye design. Over-the-rail upholstered seat outlined with a single row of brass nails. Swell turned front and rear stretchers, joined by turned bl...

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 55693

Accession Number: 1948.16

Portrait of Abigail Adams

Half length portrait of Abigail Adams seated, wearing lace cap and kerchief and shawl trimmed with fur. Red curtain in background and upholstered seating furniture. Rectangular, molded gilt and gesso frame. Note attached to rear reads: "Mrs. John Adams/ painted from life by Miss Lydia Smith/ afterw...

Date: 1804

Maker: Smith, Lydia (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55694

Accession Number: 1948.130

Teapot

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. Globular circuloid form w/ cylindrical foot ring. Molded shaped spout w/ cloud scroll motif; similar C-shaped handle w/ cloud-like tracery and spurs at top. Rose palette overglaze enamel decoration. Ovoid reserve w/ beaded green border enclosing carnation-like blossom ...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55695

Accession Number: 1950.358AB

Tray

Part of a set. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. 6-lobed circular form. Straight sides canting out from corresponding flat well. Carnation-like central motif with iron red sprigs; green "bead" cavetto border. Purple borders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55696

Accession Number: 1950.359

Canister

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Molded rectangular body with rounded epauletted shoulders. Cylindrical neck. B) Domed cover with knop finial and cylindrical neck.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55697

Accession Number: 1950.360AB

Cream Pitcher

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens.A) Ovoid teardrop shaped or globular body with circular foot ring. Tapers to a cylindrical neck with a triangular spout at the circular mouth. Applied molded C-scroll handle with cloud-scr...

Date: 1810-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55698

Accession Number: 1950.362AB

Cup and Saucer

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Saucer. Circular bowl form with undefined well. Circular foot ring. B) Tea bowl. Deep bowl form with foot ring.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55699

Accession Number: 1950.363AB

Rug

Room size carpet, hand knotted construction. Red, white-ivory and blues predominate with ochre-yellow and pink details. Central star-like 8-point medallion of elaborate curvaceous floral design. On a red field with overall floral vine with blue brackets at corners. Series of borders. Main brder is l...

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 55700

Accession Number: 1954.86

Tea Table

Tea table with cabriole legs and pad feet. The rectangular top has an applied molded edge.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55701

Accession Number: 1963.347

Lacquered Sewing Table

Black and gold lacquered sewing table; the rectangular hinged top has serpentine-shaped edges and a raised decorative panel; the corresponding base contains multiple fitted compartments for sewing tools. Two lyre-shaped legs, with a central fleur-de-lis finial and shaped bracket feet terminate in ca...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55702

Accession Number: 1964.10

Chair

Knuckle claw and ball cabriole front legs. Turned "H" and rear stretchers. Rectangular chamfered rear legs. Upholstered seat. Stiles chamfered in rear crest rail molded and flared at ears with scallop in center. Pierced splat with owl eyes.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55703

Accession Number: 1966.431

Figurine

White, black, and gilt figurine of a standing male cleric wearing a long robe and brimmed hat.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58686

Accession Number: 1942.2866

Figurine

Multi-color figurine of a boy wearing a dotted jacket and a dog on a square base.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 58687

Accession Number: 1942.2868

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

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