Historic New England

Barometer

Elongated form, broken pediment top with a Greek key motif, brass face indicating weather with conditions on left with barometer readings on right. Sliding scale element. Glass rod containing mercury with semi-spherical knop ending in large circular ball at base.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Scatliff, D. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 26059

Accession Number: 1966.1412

Fire bucket

Cylindrical form, body painted red w/ black painted handle and rim-- orange and black scroll decoration on front, "N. Gilman 3d/ J.F.S./ No. 2/ 1829"

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26060

Accession Number: 1966.1413

Fire bucket

Cylindrical bodies painted brown w/ black painted rims, painted oval medallion on front, yellow background, red border and central star, "W. Perry./ 1821".

Date: 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 26061

Accession Number: 1966.1414AB

Tall case clock

Bonnet: Squared modified mansard type pediment with carved fret work, three gilded wooden ball finials, curved cornice moulding, columnar cornered moulding with glass panes at sides. Rectangular case with arched shaped hinged door and stepped moulding on rectangular base. Face: silver dials and st...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Hughes, Thomas (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26062

Accession Number: 1966.1436

Map

Plan/ of Exeter Village/ New Hampshire/ Taken for the Town by/ Joseph Dow, 1845/ J.H. Bufford & Co. Lithography, Boston." Shows street and building plan, lists home owners, some topography.

Date: 1845

Maker: Dow, Joseph (Printer) J.H. Bufford & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26063

Accession Number: 1979.52

Hanging corner cupboard

Double scroll cut upper bracket surmounting gilt plain molded cornice--six paned arched glass door front-- gilt moulding. Two shelves w/ scalloped or double scroll gilt front edges. Overall painted green-- brass door knob. Transitional Queen Anne-Chippendale style.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26064

Accession Number: 1966.1343

Floor section

Square shaped piece of floor board. Brown field with stencil design of 8-petalled stylized black flower element surrounded by 2 concentric circles of dots. Alternates with yellow-tan flower without dots.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26065

Accession Number: 1966.1351

Secretary

No description

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26066

Accession Number: 1966.1423

Andirons

Elaborately turned baluster shape w/ faceted elements and tear drop finial, centered by two small faceted elements over double ring supports w/ semi-spherical feet. Two secondary ungilt faceted elements w/ turned legs at rear.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, iron (metal)

GUSN: 26067

Accession Number: 1966.1426

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape w/ turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26068

Accession Number: 1979.39.1

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape with turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26069

Accession Number: 1979.39.2

Cloak pin

Circular gilt brass casing with ceramic medallion in center enamel bird design.

Date: ca. 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 26070

Accession Number: 1979.40

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

Coat of Arms

Gilman Coat of Arms. No inscription. Black painted frame w/ gilt inner edge. Frame is 18th century and not original to drawing.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26075

Accession Number: 1966.1429

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

Newspaper clipping

Print of drawing of Gilman Garrison after restoration with caption "oldest house in town" built in 1650.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26079

Accession Number: 1979.14

Photographs

Copy of 3 views of Gilman Garrison in painted black and green wood. A) Copy of black and white photo, circa 1870-80. B) Colored printed postcard of view of Garrison, circa 1912. C) View of Garrison, circa Dec. 1958. Includes captions concerning structural changes of house as noted by Wm. Dudley.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26080

Accession Number: 1979.15A-C

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

Invitation

Souvenir invitation to Lewis and Clark Exposition. Pamphlet invitation tied w/ yellow, blue, white and red ribbon. Front embossed w/ small scene and inscription, "where rolls the Oregon." Invitation for celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Oregon Country.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25936

Accession Number: 1955.380

Program

Souvenir program, U.S. Grant Memorial. Official gold seal at center front of program. Includes photographs, order of exercises, history and committee members.

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25937

Accession Number: 1955.381

Invitation

Souvenir program or invitation to John Barry Memorial. Offical seal above invitation to the unveiling of the statue of John Barry, Commodore U.S. Army.

Date: 1914

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25938

Accession Number: 1955.382

Invitation

Two embossed ribbons and medals beside invitation to a service commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel.

Date: 1916

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25939

Accession Number: 1955.383

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896)

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896). Waist length view, full face but looking slightly to the right. Sitter is wearing grey-brown military overcoat with sword hilt in gloved right hand. Short brown hair with moustache and beard. Mottled olive-brown background. Signed in upper r...

Date: 1859

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25940

Accession Number: 1980.407

Sleigh bell set

Leather strap w/ waving sides and 5 bells.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), leather

GUSN: 25941

Accession Number: 1981.238

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug with multi-colored bands. Olive, black, browns and purples predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25942

Accession Number: 1940.965

Rug

Circular braided rag rug with spiral eminating from center. Green, cream, brown and black predominate.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25943

Accession Number: 1940.966

Rug

Oblong braided rag rug in black, green and red. Center contains section of straight bands.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25944

Accession Number: 1940.967

Cradle

Rectangular child's cradle w/ canted sides and arched foot board. Bottom board forms base molding. Scalloped hood sides and 3-part bonnet top.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25945

Accession Number: 1955.266

Photograph

Photograph of Edward P. Casey. Gilt, beaded rectangular frame, under glass. Oval mat. Black and white photographic portrait of side view of Casey wearing stand-up collar, low tie, and suit coat.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25946

Accession Number: 1955.284

Portable Desk

Rectangular black lacquered paper mache writing box with mother-of-pearl and gilt floral inlay decoration on top. Hinged lid opens to reveal red cut-velvet writing surfce with compartments for ink, pens and paper. Stamped label on top of ink container reads, "Berys/ Patent."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, papier mâché, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25947

Accession Number: 1955.285A-C

Four-poster bed

Tester bed w/ new tester frame. Posts at foot of bed have block feet and tapered, reeded columns culminating in ring turnings and baluster shape. Square, tapered head posts. Headboard is rectangular w/ sloped shoulders.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25948

Accession Number: 1955.286

Man's Nightgown

White cotton man's nightgown with white ceramic buttons. Single pocket; long sleeves; 3/4 length or full length with collar; machine sewn.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25949

Accession Number: 1955.287

Trunk

Leather covered, brass studded wooden trunk; dome-hinged top w/ initials: "TGC" in brass tacks. [-shaped iron handles. Interior lined w/ black and white paper. Labeled "John Chapple...no. 31 piccadilly..."

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Chapple, John (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25950

Accession Number: 1955.288

Andirons

Flat-bodied andiron tapering upward and curling around at neck and supporting a circular ring top. Body rests on curved front legs w/ flat penny feet. Square solid billet bar.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 25951

Accession Number: 1955.292.1-.2

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25952

Accession Number: 1955.293.1

Side chair

Side chair w/ scalloped crest rail w/ shaped reverse-curve stiles and 4-spool and baluster turned spindles which fit into a plain rail. Rectangular seat w/ shaped front edges. Single, rectangular front stretchers; 2 rod side stretchers and single rod back stretcher. Front legs are curved. Rear legs...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25953

Accession Number: 1955.293.2

Chair

Chippendale side chair, painted black, w/ evidence of white paint and red stain. Straight legs w/ thin beading at outside corner; 4 rectangular stretchers; replaced rush seat; 3 pierced slats connect tapered and shaped stiles.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), rush (material), maple (wood)

GUSN: 25954

Accession Number: 1956.M4

Chair

Banister-back side chair. Five banisters tenoned into a splat rail and a scalloped crest rail. Turned stiles topped by ovoid finials. Turnip front feet. Two decoratively turned front stretchers, two side stretchers on each side, and one rear stretcher, all plainly turned.

Date: 1730

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 25955

Accession Number: 1956.34

Wall mirror

Rectangular glass in conforming frame with broken scroll pediment and scrolled apron. Shallow, incised carving and gilt on gesso overall. Chalk mark on rear: "1812(9?)." Also marked, "L66." "Old Chippendale/ mirror/ owned by Silas Casey & then/ by Edward Pearce Casey."

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25956

Accession Number: 1958.M2

Chest with drawers

White pine blanket chest painted reddish brown with red undercoat. Simulated drawers. Two dovetailed "true" drawers beneath chest with fals drawer fronts. Hinged top with molding. Original brasses. Chest rests on tall bracket feet.

Date: 1735-1755

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 25957

Accession Number: 1958.57

Watercolor

Watercolor of "The Ghostly Repast", depicts two men at table with window at the left. The subject is the disciples at Emmaeus, placed in a setting of classical architecture, depicting the moment of Christ's disappearance. Signed at center, bottom: "Rob W. Weir 1844." White matting. Wooden, gilded, m...

Date: 1844

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

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

GUSN: 25958

Accession Number: 1973.32

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