Historic New England

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72730

Accession Number: 1969.4412.2

Washstand

Rectangular; shaped back; scrolled towl rack supports; upper shelf, lower with drawer

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), linoleum, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72731

Accession Number: 1969.4412.3

Library Table

Rectangular paneld top; feather motif edge; 1 drawer; twist turned legs, mushroom feet

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72732

Accession Number: 1969.4430

Sewing Machine

Rectangular sewing machine wtih a hinged top, front storage compartment; machine stored interior hinge

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: black walnut (wood), painting (coating), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), metal

GUSN: 72733

Accession Number: 1969.4431

Daybed

Low; rectangular; hingd lid with inter compart; overall floral; detach pil

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: down, maple (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72734

Accession Number: 1969.4432

Basin

Wht; circular, deep well, wide thick lip; footed

Date: 1866

Maker: Havre (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72735

Accession Number: 1969.4433

Plant Stand

Rectangular top with raised sides, turned legs; separate table top with black painted metal liner. Casters on feet.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72736

Accession Number: 1969.4434.1

Plant Stand

Plant stand with a rectangular well; high green sides with liner; plain skirts; turned legs, casters

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72737

Accession Number: 1969.4434.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; upper shelf with turned spindles, four slots; tround stiles, legs; casters

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72738

Accession Number: 1969.4583

Tea Caddy

Cylindrical tea caddy with gilt floral motif.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72739

Accession Number: 1969.1139

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72740

Accession Number: 1969.1155.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72741

Accession Number: 1969.1155.2

Artificial Fruit

Pur, green; cluster of grapes, stem, tendrils

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 72743

Accession Number: 1969.1198

Inkwell

Dk patina; hngd lid, shallow well, footed; risen christ, crusader

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 72744

Accession Number: 1969.1239

Paper Knife

Letter opener with inlaid marquetry design of dancing woman in traditional dress.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72745

Accession Number: 1969.1240

Pencil Tray

Pen tray made of painted black wood with rounded edges and shallow well.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72746

Accession Number: 1969.1241

Scissors

Brown blade sheath; triangular blades hinged toward handle; pinapple, floral motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), lizard leather, plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72747

Accession Number: 1969.1242

Scarab

Dk brown; insect body, ram head; hieroglyphics on bottom

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72748

Accession Number: 1969.1243

Serving Tray

Tray with square lacquered body decorated with rose colored peacock motif.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72749

Accession Number: 1969.1244

Signet

Brn, white; bulb, facetd hndl; rectangular signet, foliate mtf, dk patina

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72750

Accession Number: 1969.1245

Match Holder

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72751

Accession Number: 1969.1246

Match Holder

Dk patna; cylin body, shape of drum; ridged bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72752

Accession Number: 1969.1247

Pen Wiper

Pen wiper with circular, felt body. Four miniature rats mounted on top.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72753

Accession Number: 1969.1248

Paper Knife

Rd-brn; translucent; 1 sq end taperng to rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 72754

Accession Number: 1969.1251

Dish

Pch, brown, gry; oval; shallow well; footed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72755

Accession Number: 1969.1252

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Blue; bulb footed base; conformed unit with single central socket; three supports

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72756

Accession Number: 1969.2490.2

Shelf Clock

Rectangular shelf clock with an archd top; white face, black numbers; string inlay; mushroom feet

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

GUSN: 72757

Accession Number: 1969.2783

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Map

Streets labeled; notes historic places

Date: 1924

Maker: Sampson & Murdock, Co. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 72407

Accession Number: 1969.4520

Map

Hand colored; pnk, blue, green; listing of streets attachd; publc bl

Date: 1854

Maker: Smyth, Captain R. (Surveyor)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72408

Accession Number: 1969.4572

Map

Pur, blue, org; close-up view n. atlantic oc. & coast line; ships

Date: 1898

Maker: G. H. Buek & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72409

Accession Number: 1969.4573

Map

Handcolored; green, blue, yellow, pink; towns identified

Date: 1860

Maker: Reproduction of Maire (Artist) Lefevre, Theod. (Publisher) Bougier (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 72410

Accession Number: 1969.4574

Map

Original dates from 1775-1776; depicts military works

Date: 1907

Maker: Butterfield, W. A. (Publisher) Union Engraving Co. (Engraver) Reproduction of Juke, Francis (Engraver) Reproduction of Pelham, Peter, 1697-1751 (Artist)

Material: canvas, painting (coating), photomechanical processes, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72411

Accession Number: 1969.4575

Map

Pink, green, yellow; British ruled and independent states marked

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Hughes, H. (Artist) Charles Magnus & Co. (Publisher)

Material: canvas, linen (material), lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72412

Accession Number: 1969.4576

Bird Chart

Brown, green, red; birds on branches, outdoors; names in legend

Date: 1912

Maker: Reproduction of Fuertes, Louis Agassiz (Artist) Massachusetts Audubon Society (Publisher) Milton Bradley Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72413

Accession Number: 1969.4577

Map

Gold, green; states outlined in color by later hand; roads, towns

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Schaus, W. (Publisher) Reproduction of Schedler, J. (Artist) Sareny, Major & Knapp (Printer)

Material: canvas, linen (material), lithography, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72414

Accession Number: 1969.4578

Poster

Blue, green, bge; fishing boats docked around castle-like building

Date: 1950-1965

Maker: French Government (Publisher) Les Fils De Victor-Michel (Printer)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 72415

Accession Number: 1969.4579

Portrait of John Codman (1782-1847)

Bust-length portrait of a man; double-breasted coat; white stock.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Reproduction of Wildman (Artist) Pelton, O. (Engraver)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72416

Accession Number: 1988.79.1

Portrait of Mary Codman

Bust-length portrait of a woman; wearing white bonnet, collar, balloon sleeves, side curls.

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: Reproduction of Huntington (Artist) Pelton, O. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 72417

Accession Number: 1988.79.2

Tall Case Clock

Arched hood, pierced crest, ball finials; hinged face store; cols; bracket foot

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Osborne's Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), gilt bronze, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72418

Accession Number: 1951.155

Dressing table. Maple; tulip poplar; pine; cherry; brass pulls. Rectangular top. Wide top drawer surmounts three lower narrow drawers; central drawer has fan carving and ring brass pulls. Two acorn-shaped drops hang from cyma-curved apron. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), cherry (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 72419

Accession Number: 1969.611

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Mahogany primary wood; white pine secondary wood. Reverse-serpentine front encloses four drawers; top drawer flanked by sliding rests. Four graduated drawers. Beaded case. Hinged top with writing surface. Apron has fan motif central drop. Rests on ball and claw feet.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72420

Accession Number: 1969.612

Chest of Drawers

Flat mold. cornice; four grad drawer upp case; mold waist; fan, brkt f

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72421

Accession Number: 1969.613

Highchest Base

Highchest Base Table. Maple primary wood, white pine secondary wood. Rectangular top with molded edge. Central drawer over arched apron. Flanking drawers over reverse curves. Rests on slender cabriole legs and pad feet. Replaced hardware.

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72422

Accession Number: 1969.614

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Unidentified tropical wood; walnut veneer skirt, case sides, drawer fronts, and skirt bead; walnut legs, stretchers, and feet; pine secondary (except replaced parts). Rectangular top; three drawers with drop pulls; reverse-curve skirt with central arch, drops; Shaped stretcher in t...

Date: 1715-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72423

Accession Number: 1969.615

Low Chair

Low side chair. Maple primary wood, pine secondary wood; horsehair upholstery; cotton batting; hemp, and chintz. Molded yoke-shaped crest with central carved shell. Pierced splat. Slip seat. Swelled ring-turned stretchers with block-turned supports. Rests on cabriole legs with cyma-curved knee...

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), horsehair, mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72424

Accession Number: 1969.616

Chair

Chair. Maple or birch primary wood; oak or ash seat rails. Rush seat. Ribbon crest and slats; straight stretchers. Rests on Marlborough legs.

Date: 1770-1809

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72425

Accession Number: 1969.617

Chair

Chair with yoke shaped crest rail and pronounced carved ears. Shaped stiles with chamfered backs enclosing modified owls-eye pierced splat, cut-out, not carved. Flag shaped seat with figured horsehair covered slip seat. Marlborough legs with outside egde chamfered on front. Four plain rectangula...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), horsehair, maple (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72426

Accession Number: 1969.618

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Pine, mahogany, mahogany veneer, and possibly cherry. One drawer, two support slides. Hinged writing surface with shell-carved skirt with drops. Seven interior drawers: two hidden drawers with pilasters. Rests on cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72427

Accession Number: 1969.619

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany primary wood with mahogany veneer, white pine secondary wood. Rectangular top, serpentine front; four conforming graduated drawers. Rests on bracket feet.

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72428

Accession Number: 1969.620

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