Historic New England

Doorstop

Cast iron doorstop in the shape of a cottage with a green roof and flowers in the front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59432

Accession Number: 1942.2221

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59433

Accession Number: 1942.2222.1

Wall Bracket

Brown and white glazed wall bracket with acanthus and scroll pattern. Painted wood top. One of a pair.

Date: 1849-1855

Maker: Fenton Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 59434

Accession Number: 1942.2222.2

Candlestick

Candlestick with a square, stepped, and weighted base and a cylindrical incised shaft with a push-up slide. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Turner & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), lead (metal)

GUSN: 59435

Accession Number: 1942.2223.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a square, stepped, and weighted base and a cylindrical incised shaft with a push-up slide. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Turner & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 59436

Accession Number: 1942.2223.2

Mirror Knob

Metal mirror knob with an enamel oval with a man in a military uniform.

Date: 1780-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 59437

Accession Number: 1942.2224

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp made of yellow glass. Faceted baluster body with square plinth base. Frosted glass shade. Electrified.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59438

Accession Number: 1942.2226

Fish Figurine

Fish figurine carved from an ivory tusk with a wooden base. One of a pair.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59439

Accession Number: 1942.2231.1

Fish Figurine

Fish figurine carved from an ivory tusk with a wooden base. One of a pair.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59440

Accession Number: 1942.2231.2

Windsor Armchair

Windsor chair with a seven spindle comb back with turned supports, a shaped seat, and a turned base.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 59441

Accession Number: 1942.2233

China Cabinet

Large Flemish-style china cabinet wtih glass doors, a scalloped pediment, six c-scroll legs, and ball feet. One long and two short drawers.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 59442

Accession Number: 1942.2240

Box

Cr, wh, orange; rectangular ; domd. lid; 2 comprtmt. lids; shell & coral motf

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59443

Accession Number: 1942.3934.1

Bottle

Square bottle; short neck; flat lip; tear drop stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59444

Accession Number: 1942.3934.2

Bottle

Square bottle; short neck; flat lip; tear drop stopper

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59445

Accession Number: 1942.3934.3

Rug

Brown sunburst. with orange and green floral motif; variegated circulars; floral corner. blue

Date: 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, textiles

GUSN: 59447

Accession Number: 1985.878S

Armchair

Wicker armchair with continuous arm/crest. Cane seat and back. Circular wicker base. Floral cushion.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 59448

Accession Number: 1942.3796.1

Portrait of a Man

Miniature portrait of an unidentified man in a brown coat, vest and tie. Bust-length.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59449

Accession Number: 1942.2241

Portrait of Nicolas de Catinat

Full-length portrait of a man with plumed hat and cane with cutouts for applied fabric.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: Possibly Bonniart (Artist)

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

GUSN: 59450

Accession Number: 1942.2242

Portrait of Madame La Duchesse d'Aumont

Full-length portrait of a woman, with fireplace and mirror with cutout applied fabric.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: Possibly Bonnart, I. (Artist)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59451

Accession Number: 1942.2243

Illuminated Manuscript

Writing exercise with text surrounded by a decorative border. Framed.

Date: 1830

Maker: Mace, Robert (Maker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59452

Accession Number: 1942.2249

Photograph of Cogswell House

Exterior view of Cogswell House. Framed.

Date: 1907

Maker: Andrew, A. Piatt (Abram Piatt), 1873-1936 (Photographer)

GUSN: 59453

Accession Number: 1942.2250

Mirror Knob

Blue pressed glass circular mirror knob with a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59454

Accession Number: 1942.2251.1

Mirror Knob

Blue pressed glass circular mirror knob with a star motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59455

Accession Number: 1942.2251.2

Mirror Knob

Red pressed glass circular mirror knob with metal edging.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 59456

Accession Number: 1942.2252

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp made of yellow glass. Flaring, faceted body with square base. Etched glass shade. Electrified.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59457

Accession Number: 1942.2254

Shingle

Rectangular shingle with jagged ends; late-nineteenth century picture adhered to the front.

Date: 1690-1720

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59458

Accession Number: 1942.2255

Side Table

Oak side table. Colonial Revival. Two-piece top with scalloped and molded outer edge. Nailed frame follows outline of top. Table rests on four turned legs joined by solid stretchers.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59459

Accession Number: 1942.2256

Tumbler

Clear galass tumbler with diamond, dot, and rib patterns.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59157

Accession Number: 1942.3890

Paneling

Seven reused rectangular, fielded panels affixed to the walls.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59158

Accession Number: 1942.5001

Portrait of a Boy

Portrait of a boy; half-length, three-quarter view; dark blue suit and white collar.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 59159

Accession Number: 1942.1627

Bowl

Blue and white round bowl with curved sides and a footed base.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 59160

Accession Number: 1942.2217

A Bostonian's Idea of The United States of America

Printed map of the United States marked with cities in the northeast and other points of interest. Plain wooden frame, no glass.

Date: 1925

Maker: Wallingford, Daniel K. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 59161

Accession Number: 1942.2294

Basin

Blue and white round basin with straight sides, a wide lip, drain; decorated with a landscape; wooden stand.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59162

Accession Number: 1942.2296

Tea Caddy

Urn shaped japanned tea caddy with six sides, a hinged lid, and a small ball finial.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59163

Accession Number: 1942.2298

Flower Vase

Yellow flower vase, round shape with four openings; elevated lotus neck.

Date: 1888-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59164

Accession Number: 1942.2299

Plaque

Reclining stag among green leaves on a black semi-circular background.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59165

Accession Number: 1942.2300

Side Chair

Black and yellow painted "thumb-back" Windsor side chair with a rectangular crestrail, two slats, four spindles, and a plank seat.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59166

Accession Number: 1942.2301

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59167

Accession Number: 1942.2302.1

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59168

Accession Number: 1942.2302.2

Watering Can

Grain-painted tin watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, a haf hinged lid, spout, and two handles.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Perry & Son (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59169

Accession Number: 1942.2303

Watering Can

Brass watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, quarter-hinged lid, spout, and handles at the side and top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Attributed to Perry & Son Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59170

Accession Number: 1942.2304

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59171

Accession Number: 1942.2305.1

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59172

Accession Number: 1942.2305.2

Ginger Jar

Turquoise bulb-shaped ginger jar with a small lip.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59173

Accession Number: 1942.2306

Settee

Painted wooden settee with a rectangular crestrail, fifteen turned spindles, two stiles, and scroll arms.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59174

Accession Number: 1942.2307

Lantern

Electrified lantern with a green bulbous shade, black conical top, and a diamond and star punched decoration.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59175

Accession Number: 1942.2308

Wagon Bench

Rectangular seat set below. solid sides; 4 triangular brackets under corners

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59176

Accession Number: 1942.2309

Throw Pillow

Rectangular with a pattern of roses on a milled background.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 59177

Accession Number: 1942.2310

Vase

Brown and mustard colored round vase that tapers at the base. Incised with Chinese figures.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59178

Accession Number: 1942.2311

Jardiniere Base

Round wooden base with an opening at the center, molded and stained.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 59179

Accession Number: 1942.2312

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