Historic New England

Basket

Native American grass open basket with black geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170908

Accession Number: 2006.44.2065

Small carved wooden paddle from the Austral Islands, covered with incised patterns. The carvings include the characteristic Austral Island circular motif and flared handle pommel with eight human-like figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1199

Basket

Native American grass oval basket with green, red and pink geometrical pattern and a circle handle on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170910

Accession Number: 2006.44.2072AB

Side chair

Victorian side chair with embroidered flower seat and pierced splat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170913

Accession Number: 2006.44.1208

Basket

Grass Native American basket with whale pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170914

Accession Number: 2006.44.2064AB

Upright Piano

Mahogany upright piano made by Lindeman & Sons. Has a hinged cover to protect the keys.

Date: ca. 19th century

Maker: Lindeman & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170922

Accession Number: 2006.44.1200

Tea tray

Red and white porcelain tea tray.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer) Briggs

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170923

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.1

Basket

Native American grass open basket with geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170924

Accession Number: 2006.44.2071

Basket

Native American grass circular rigid basket.with light green geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), metal

GUSN: 170925

Accession Number: 2006.44.2068

Basket

Native American grass basket with white geometrical pattern. It contains two shelves and a little gauze bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 170926

Accession Number: 2006.44.2069

Teapot

Red and white porcelain teapot with lid depicting ribbons and garland.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer) Briggs (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170927

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.2AB

Backgammon set

Backgammon set. It includes one board, thirteen red pieces, fifteen black pieces and two coins.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170928

Accession Number: 2006.44.2092

Teacup

Red and white porcelain teacup depicting ribbons and garland.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer) Briggs

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170929

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.3

Cream pitcher

Red and white porcelain tea creamer depicting ribbons and garland by Wedgwood.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170933

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.4

Saucer

Red and white porcelain tea saucer depicting ribbons and garland.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170934

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.5

Sugar bowl

Red and white porcelain small sugar bowl depicting ribbons and garland.

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 170935

Accession Number: 2006.44.1209.6

Candlestand

Mahogany oval-shaped tilt-top candlestand in the Chippendale style with turned foot tripod and an object carved on the top of the stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170936

Accession Number: 2006.44.1182

Throw pillow

Needlework pillow with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 170941

Accession Number: 2006.44.1196

Sofa

Federal style mahogany sofa with carved crossed-arrow design on crest rail, carved arm rests, straight legs with block feet, blue upholstery fabric covering the back, sides, and seat.

Date: 1916-1940

Maker: Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170942

Accession Number: 2006.44.1183

Work table

Empire style carved mahogany sewing table. Two drawers with pedastal base. Leaf carving on urn shaped shaft. Castors on feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 170945

Accession Number: 2006.44.2340

Box

Round wood box that is engraved with a scene of General Cornwallis surrendering to General George Washington.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 170946

Accession Number: 2006.44.1211AB

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with hexagonal base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170947

Accession Number: 2006.44.2382

Bust of an unknown woman

Ceramic green yellow and blue bust of a woman.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170948

Accession Number: 2006.44.2171

Stirrup

Oriental cloisonne stirrup with a floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 170951

Accession Number: 2006.44.1195

Knife rest

Metal knife rest which represents angels engaging in a tug of war.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 170952

Accession Number: 2006.44.2177

Table lamp

Oriental blue and white crackleware table lamp with two lightbulbs and one shade.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 170953

Accession Number: 2006.44.1194

Armchair

Ladderback armchair with rush seat. Spindle stretchers on front.

Maker: unknown

Material: rush (material)

GUSN: 170954

Accession Number: 2006.44.2345

Box

Red carved box with a heron on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171423

Accession Number: 2006.44.2113AB

Figurine

Stone figurine of a cherub.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171424

Accession Number: 2006.44.1462

Box

Gold paper box.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 171425

Accession Number: 2006.44.2115

Autobridge playing board

Autobridge playing board in a box with rules.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 171430

Accession Number: 2006.44.2093

Marble ramp

Wooden painted marble ramp toy with four levels and a round base to catch the marbles. Eight marbles are placed in sunken spots in the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171431

Accession Number: 2006.44.2226AB

Framed photographic print

Oval framed photograph portrait of a lady and her baby.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, photographic paper

GUSN: 171432

Accession Number: 2006.44.2111

Halima board game

Wooden "Halma" box with sliding lid. Holds game pieces, board and a "Rules and Problems" brochure. There are thirteen red pieces, nineteen yellow pieces, thirteen green pieces, eighteen black pieces, and five odd miscellaneous objects. Cardboard game board.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171434

Accession Number: 2006.44.2225A-D

Tall-case clock

Federal mahogany tall-case clock. Flower pattern on the screen. Brass finials.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171436

Accession Number: 2006.44.2388

Garden seat

Chinese export porcelain blue and white barrel-form garden seat with flower pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171438

Accession Number: 2006.44.2387

Dominoes

Set of ninety-one black wood dominoes, each features a lion carved on one side. All within a rectangular box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171439

Accession Number: 2006.44.2224

Serving Table

Dressing table-like form, on drawr over three, inlaid, cabriole legs on bad feet, reeded columns

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 171441

Accession Number: 1955.269

China Cabinet

William and Mary style burlwood china cabinet with two glass doors and six feet. There are three drawers on the front side.

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer

GUSN: 171443

Accession Number: 2006.44.2393

Teddy Bear

Teddy bear with moveable arms and legs. Teddy wears a long sleeve white and red knit sweater.

Date: 1904-1907

Maker: Steiff (Manufacturer)

Material: yarn, mohair

GUSN: 171446

Accession Number: 2006.44.2227

DEACCESSIONED Chair, Lolling

DEACCESSIONED Turned banded front legs, serpentine arms, serpentine crest, modern yellow silk upholstery

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 171447

Accession Number: 1954.181

Chest of drawers

Late Federal mahogany bow-front chest of drawers with wooden knob handles. Turned legs.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171448

Accession Number: 2006.44.2391

Card Table

Circular top, tapered legs; string inlay, crossed branch inlay.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: Forster, Jacob, 1764-1838 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 171449

Accession Number: 1954.194

Candlestick

Wrought iron candlestick in the shape of a snake and ornately designed.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 171450

Accession Number: 2006.44.2223

Candlestand

Federal birch tripod base candlestand.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 171452

Accession Number: 2006.44.2185

Drop-leaf Table

Four lion's paw feet on casters; leay carved knees attached to turtle-shaped base; octagonal plinth supporting top with two rounded leaves.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171453

Accession Number: 1954.190

Bookcase

Mahogany double door bookcase with an A-shaped gallery centered by a carved shell with bellflowers that sits atop a case of double sliding glass doors. The doors are flanked by reeded Ionic columns and topped with an egg-and-dart molding below dental modling that extends around the corners.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 171454

Accession Number: 2006.44.2186