Historic New England

Watercolor

Sepia wash drawing depicts medieval scene of man playing mandolin to a woman reading in doorway. Signed in bottom left corner, "Rob W. Weir." White matting; molded gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1880

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

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

GUSN: 25959

Accession Number: 1973.33

Round wood shaft tapering to turned ball at base. Circular brass pan w/ conforming lid. Lid decorated w/ scroll, dot, and floral etched motif, and punch-worked holes. Edges have incised gadrooning. Brass ring hook.

Date: 1770-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25960

Accession Number: 1973.452

Trunk

Rectangular, domed, hinged lid w/ white hide cover. Interior lined w/ blue dotted paper. Maker's label fully intact. Initials "D.H." in brass tacks on top.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Ramsdell, Henry (Maker)

Material: hide (collagenous material), metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25961

Accession Number: 1918.464

Tall Case Clock

Rectangular base with good moldings; round headed door with original hinges and molded upper case (pieces only). Remnants of japanning overall. Metal clock face with domed top.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25962

Accession Number: 1955.265

Wallpaper

Partial rolls of unused wallpaper. White ground with blue ribbon motif diamond pattern with polychrome rose sprigs (yellow and pink predominate) at junctures and enclosed by diamonds. Selvedge labeled: "RUN1/ MADE IN USA/ AFOL/ WPC/ of NA/ UNION MADE." A) labeled in pencil "Mike's Room." Sample ...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25963

Accession Number: 1955.276A-D

Trunk

Rectangular steamer trunk w/ flat hinged lid. Exterior painted and decorated w/ geometric designs. Corners bound w/ black metal mounts. Interior lined w/ blue and white trunk paper. Label almost fully intact: "James S. Topham established 1855, 425 7th St, Washington."

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Topham, James S. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25964

Accession Number: 1955.277

Ship model

Crude, partially carved hull of model ship.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25965

Accession Number: 1955.278

Spinning wheel fragment

Partial wood wheel w/ crude three-legged base which has notched carved end. Turned and ring-incised wheel support. Wheel and spindle missing.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25966

Accession Number: 1955.279

Folding bed

Label on headboard reads: "Tucker's patent Sept. 9, 1862." Folding wood traveling bed w/ metal fittings. Head and footboard rectangular w/ rounded shoulders. Slat bottom.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25967

Accession Number: 1955.280

Folding bed

Rectangular folding camp bed w/ metal fitting. Crossed rectangular legs have single beaded molding on edges, pieced canvas cover w/ scalloped border.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25968

Accession Number: 1955.281

Wall mirror

Rectangular mirror w/ elaborate pierced and molded frame w/ gesso and gilt decoration. Encloses beveled glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25969

Accession Number: 1955.282

Carpet fragment

Carpet remnant. Red, tan and green overall geometric design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25970

Accession Number: 1955.283

Wallpaper Fragment

A) Partial unused roll of wallpaper. Cream colored paper ground. Olive-green and maroon printed decoration. Large stylized floral device, superimposed on small striped and diapered background. Overall pattern is large alternating stripes. B) Sample cut from same roll (at HQ).

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25971

Accession Number: 1955.294AB

Wallpaper

Partial rolls of unused wallpaper. Muddy, medium-tone, blue painted ground w/ light blue diaper and bands creating a vertical striped pattern. Tan and white leafy sprig and gazebo element randomly superimposed. Pattern entitled: "Niagra Blue Ribbon/ Made in USA/ U.W.P.C. of N.A./ Union made/ AFOL."

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25972

Accession Number: 1955.295A-H

Wallpaper Fragment

Fragments and unused partial rolls of wallpaper. Peach-colored pale ground w/ stylized Greek key and quatrefoil elements creating a vertical stripes enclosing repeating stylized vine and flower. Tan, brown, and pinks. Sample also in textile room.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25973

Accession Number: 1955.297A-F

Signal flag

Signal flag or "guidon" to attach to a spear. "Spear was picked up by General Casey. It fell at his feet in Mexico," reads label which was attached to flag. Two pieces of fabric, one red, one green stitched together and hand hemmed on other edges. Both pieces of fabric taper to pointed end, creating...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25974

Accession Number: 1946.1014

Pipe fragment

Straight sided wooden pipe bowl, curved stem base w/ molded top to receive stem (now missing). Monogram incised on face "HWC."

Date: 1876-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25975

Accession Number: 1980.422

Pipe

Large heavy bowl, bulbous at the bottom, tapering to the top. Fitted w/ (A) metal cover w/ hinged lid decorated w/ heraldic seal in oval reserve. Metal fittings w/ cork stopper where straight (B) fits into bowl. Curved, molded mouthpiece secured to stem by pierced metal collar.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25976

Accession Number: 1980.423AB

Pipe

Egg-shaped bowl of light colored wood w/ curved stem base molded at top and lined w/ cork to receive stem. Straight stem molded at bottom w/ shaft to fit into stem base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25977

Accession Number: 1980.424AB

Pipe

Bulldog shaped black bowl w/ four sided straight stem base. Square brass collar where stem fits into base. Four sided hard rubber stem tapers to flat molded mouthpiece. Bowl marked illegibly. Touch marks on brass collar.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25978

Accession Number: 1980.425

Pipe

Straight-sided wooden bowl faceted bottom and curved stem base molded and fitted w/ cork stopper to receive stem. Thin reed stem whittled at end to fit into bowl. No mouthpiece.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 25979

Accession Number: 1980.426AB

Pipe

Flattened egg-shaped bowl. Straight stem made from briar twig, retaining bark and stained brown. Cork stopper fits into bowl. Hard rubber, curved mouthpiece fits over end of stem.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: rubber (material)

GUSN: 25980

Accession Number: 1980.427AB

Pipe

Egg shaped straight briar bowl flattened at the bottom. Nickel ring between bowl and stem. Round stem flattens to form a mouthpiece. Stem has a red and white dot near base. Bowl marked "LHS" in diamond reserve and "PUREX/ PAT. NO. 1587048/ REAL BRIAR" and stamped on bottom "41".

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25981

Accession Number: 1980.428

Pipe and case

Curved bowl (a) carved as the head of a North African man w/ beard and mustache, wearing a turban. Curved stem (b) of birch is fitted w/ an amber mouthpiece. A twisted silk cord is knotted around bowl and around stem. Accompanying hinged black leather case (c) conforms to shape of bowl and is lined ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), silk (textile)

GUSN: 25982

Accession Number: 1980.429A-C

Pipe

Straight cylindrical wooden bowl w/ molded rubber edge. Nickel plated ring between bowl and straight black rubber stem flattening to form mouthpiece. Bowl marked "THE GENERAL".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25983

Accession Number: 1980.430

Pipe and case

A) Egg-shaped straight briar bowl w/ round amber stem flattening to molded mouthpiece. In maroon leather hinged case (B) conforming to pipe lined on one side w/ red velvet and the other side w/ red silk.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amber (fossil resin), leather, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25984

Accession Number: 1980.431AB

Pipe fragment

Straight briar pipe stem w/ nickel ring decorated w/ incised scroll design. Molded hard rubber curved mouthpiece w/ octagonal collar.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), rubber (material)

GUSN: 25985

Accession Number: 1980.432

Sideboard

Sideboard. Oak. Four pillars in front of mirror; base has four drawers with glass knobs and two cabinets with brass knobs and central space with scrolled leaf brackets. Rests on spade feet.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26290

Accession Number: 1999.28

Sideboard

Sideboard. Oak. Shaped crest rail; molded top; three drawers with turned oak knobs; shaped skirt with ogee and cyma curves.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Goldthwait Furniture Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26291

Accession Number: 1999.29

Side table

Side table. Oak. Rectangular molded top; rests on turned pillar legs with two semicircular stretchers joined to central lengthwise stretcher and bun feet.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26292

Accession Number: 1999.30

Fireplace mantel

Wood fireplace mantel (a) with frame [b] and mirror (c). Mantel and frame painted white with applied carved scrolls, shell, cherub and foliate ornament. Brass brackets for attaching to wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 26293

Accession Number: 1999.31A-C

Sofa

Sofa. Part of parlor suite. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs with carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26294

Accession Number: 1999.32.1

Arm chair

Part of parlor suite. Upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs w/ carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26295

Accession Number: 1999.32.2

Chair

Chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Part of parlor suite that includes upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs. Carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26296

Accession Number: 1999.32.3

Chair

Chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Part of parlor suite that includes upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs. Carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26297

Accession Number: 1999.32.4

Arm chair

Arm chair. Mahogany, brocade upholstery. Carved crest rail; three pierced splats; scrolled arms. Beige brocade upholstery in red, yellow, white floral pattern.Rests on cabriole front legs with paw feet; back legs swept back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 26298

Accession Number: 1999.33

Table

Mahogany side table with veneered and molded square top, fretwork, and brass hairy paw feet. Circular molded bottom tier with turned stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26299

Accession Number: 1999.34

Table

Circular occasional table. Part of a set with matching mirror. Wood painted white with gilding. Gilded egg-and-dart molding, beaded swags, and bellflowers; circular bottom tier with scrolled stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26300

Accession Number: 1999.35.1

Mirror

Mirror. Part of a set with matching occasional table. Wood painted white with gilding, compositin, and wire. Applied and carved scrolled moldings, urn, flame finial, shell, and ribbon. Composition bellflower swags painted gold. Brass brackets for attaching to wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26301

Accession Number: 1999.35.2

Table

Table. Oak. Square top with egg-and-dart molding; curved legs braced with serpentine bottom tier.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26302

Accession Number: 1999.36

Bed

Bed. Mahogany. Veneered headboard and footboard with urn, Greek key, and palmette motifs turned stiles fitted with detachable carved finials and carved with flowers, leaves, reeding and special fluting.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26303

Accession Number: 1999.37A-D

Looking glass

Looking glass. Veneered mahogany. Scrolled border and pierced and gilt inset shell.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26304

Accession Number: 1999.38

Bracket shelf

Wood bracket shelf with molded edge, carved eagle on bouquet, painted gold. Brass brackets to attach to wall.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26305

Accession Number: 1999.39

Serving tray

Black-painted oval sheet iron tray w/ gold-painted rim and circular ornamentation on 4 "sides".

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 26306

Accession Number: 1998.4476

Doily

White linen doily w/ white thread bound scalloped edges. Just inside edge repeat pattern of white-cotton satin-stitched curling fronds w/ eyelets.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 26307

Accession Number: 1998.4477

Umbrella

Navy-blue cotton umbrella w/ white and blue geometric patten around edge. Handle is made of wood and painted blue and white. Steel stays and blue transparent blue top and [?].

Date: 1866-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26308

Accession Number: 1998.6387

Basket

Shallow, circular, brown wicker basket w/out handle.

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 26309

Accession Number: 1998.6388

Chandler Farm

Landscape scene of Chandler Farm, Pomfret, Connecticut. White farmhouse is distance with scattered gray and red outbuildings. Cows in foreground, rolling green hills in distance. Wood, gesso, and gilt frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26310

Accession Number: 1990.193

Woodstock Hill

Landscape painting of Woodstock Hill in Woodstock, Connecticut. Painted by James J. Sawyer in 1859.

Date: 1859

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26311

Accession Number: 1993.858

BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26312

Accession Number: 1919.896

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