Historic New England

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Maple with white pine secondary wood. Five graduating drawers with beaded edges. Flared cornice molding. Rests on straight bracket feet with spurs. Chalk inscription on back reads: "L[evi] Colby/Heniker March 12th/1803."

Date: 1803

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 47401

Accession Number: 1966.608

Carpet Sample

Rectangular, woven in Morris-like "willow and floral" pattern of large scale thin-leaved flowers in three tones of green, rust and off-white.

Date: 1889-1905

Maker: Morris, William (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), weft loop weave, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47407

Accession Number: 1966.2139A

Ingrain Carpet

Rectangular, woven in large scale rococco-like floral scrolls and geometric castilated medallions in red, brown, cream and off white. One selvage edge.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47408

Accession Number: 1966.2140

Carpet Sample

Rectangular, pieced; woven in Morris-inspired floral pattern of polychromatic thin leafed lilies on dark blue ground.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: Morris, William (Designer)

Material: jute (fiber), weft loop weave, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47409

Accession Number: 1966.2142A-F

Carpet Sample

Rectangular, pieced; woven in Morris "Lily" pattern with thin polychromatic floral motifs arranged in rows on dark blue ground.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: Morris, William (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), jute (fiber), weft loop weave, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47410

Accession Number: 1966.2142G

Stair Carpet Sample

Rectangular piece of stair carpet with selvage sides. Woven in Morris-inspired polychromatic "Lily" pattern of thin-leaved plants on dark blue ground with floral and geometric borders along sides.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: Morris, William (Designer)

Material: jute (fiber), weft loop weave, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47411

Accession Number: 1966.2143

Carpet Sample

Rectangular pieced strip woven in simplistic polychromatic floral design of stems and flowers eminating from central large flower burst. On dark blue ground.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, jute (fiber), weft loop weave, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47412

Accession Number: 1966.2166B

Toile fragment

Rectangular cotton panel; brown on white. Horse racing at half timber open viewing stand. Carriage with gentry in foreground; country folk around viewing stand. Floral borders.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), toile (textile material), textiles, copper (metal)

GUSN: 47413

Accession Number: 1967.1A

Miniature Portrait

Bust-lengthportrait of a boy with bushy brown hair, black coat, and a vest. In a frame with an oval mat.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47414

Accession Number: 1967.2

Miniature Portrait

Half-length potrait of a woman with curly black hair wearing a white dress with a blue wrap. In a beaded oval frame.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47415

Accession Number: 1967.3

Pair of Ice Skates in Box

Pair of ice skates (a,b) in blue carboard box (c,d).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47416

Accession Number: 1967.5A-D

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47417

Accession Number: 1967.20

Camisole

White cotton camisole with lace and ties at the front.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47418

Accession Number: 1967.21

Nightgown

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with lace flared floral collar, button half way opening, knife pleating yoke. Name "M. Macdonald" written inside neckline.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 47419

Accession Number: 1967.22

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47420

Accession Number: 1967.24

Bandbox

Long oval bandbox (A) and lid (B). Box and lid are covered with two layers of wallpaper. The bottom layer appears to be a Renaissance Revival pattern which is roller printed in green, white and red on a gray ground. The top layer of wallpaper has a Gothic Revival pattern of repeting quatrefoils roll...

Date: 1852-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 47421

Accession Number: 1967.27AB

Floorboard

Green border along one edge and diamond-like shapes, perhaps to simulate inlaid marble floor. Green, white and tan.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 47422

Accession Number: 1967.29

Fire Bucket

A painted leather fire bucket with rings designed to hold a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 47423

Accession Number: 1967.30A

Fire Bucket

A painted leather fire bucket with rings designed to hold a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 47424

Accession Number: 1967.30B

Pipe Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 47425

Accession Number: 1967.32

Spoon

Metal serving spoon with a trifold handle, straight shaft, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47426

Accession Number: 1967.33

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47427

Accession Number: 1967.34

Side Chair

Shield-back chair with shaped seat with serpentine front. Chair has tapered legs and spade feet. Painted flowers on splat, rails and legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47446

Accession Number: 1967.49.1

Table vitrine

Large oval top wtih thin gallery lip, tapered legs; inlaid rails and marquetry hunting scene on top

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: inlays (decorations), veneer

GUSN: 47447

Accession Number: 1967.51

Bedspread

T-shaped, white; central floral motif encircled by oval chain links; undulating floral vine framing center. Border of large scrolling vine ending with flower. Sides and bottom with scalloped edges with dots.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 47448

Accession Number: 1967.55

Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded spoon and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: Jones, Ball, & Poor (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47449

Accession Number: 1967.56

Stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48655

Accession Number: 1971.1601.2

Teakettle

Bulbous body on four applied pierced and curving feet. Engraved and repoussed leaf, floral and medallion pattern on the body. S-curved spout. Domed lid with repousse flowers and leaves. Attached flower and vine finial. Scalloped bale handle applied to the top of the body by leaf terminals. Porcelain...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), casting (process), engraving (printing process), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), nickel (metal), plate (material), piercing, porcelain, repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48656

Accession Number: 1971.1615

Clothes Brush

Clothes brush with a silver handle and a straw head. Molded scroll and foliate design.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 48657

Accession Number: 1971.1697

Cigarette Case

Silver hinged cigarette case. Rectangular with rounded corners. Push button clasp. Dual hinged clamps on the interior. Five Herbert Tareyton cigarettes.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48658

Accession Number: 1971.1699

Cigar Case

Silver cigar case shaped like a cigar. Hinged top that exposes hollow case.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48659

Accession Number: 1971.1703

Salt Spoon

Set of five silver salt spoons. Swan handle, columnar shaft, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48660

Accession Number: 1971.1852.1-.5

Mustard Spoon

Pair of silver mustard spoons. Rounded handle with a scroll and beaded design. Elliptical bowl.

Date: 1853

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48661

Accession Number: 1971.1853.1-.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of four. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl. Assyrian head pattern.

Date: 1886

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48662

Accession Number: 1971.1854.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Beaded and floral design.

Date: 1868

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48663

Accession Number: 1971.1855.1

Teaspoon

Rounded and downturned fiddle handle. Feather engraved outlining, pointed shoulders, and an bowl.

Date: 1817-1843

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48664

Accession Number: 1971.1856.1-2

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48665

Accession Number: 1971.1857.1

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an oval handle and four tines. Bright cut floral design.

Date: 1850-1881

Maker: Canfield Brothers & Co. (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48666

Accession Number: 1971.1858.1

Cake Knife

Oval upturned handle. Threaded on the front and back. Raised floral drop. Trianglar shaped head or slice with a rounded tip and teardrop shaped punctures. Center of the slice engraved with two birds and the edges are engraved with scrolls.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: YS & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48667

Accession Number: 1971.1859

Berry Scoop

Silver berry spoon. Oval upturned handle and a shovel shaped bowl. Olive pattern with an etched floral design.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: G.H. Mudge & Co. (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48668

Accession Number: 1971.1860

Skewer

Pointed oval handle; fluted skewer.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), casting (process), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 48669

Accession Number: 1971.1861

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a rectangular handle and a rounded blade. Etched floral design.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48670

Accession Number: 1971.1862

Knife

Silver knife with a pointed oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48671

Accession Number: 1971.1863

Dinner Fork

Silver dinner fork with an upturned pointed handle and four tines. Bouquet pattern.

Date: 1875-1898

Maker: Derby Silver Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48672

Accession Number: 1971.1864

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms, rounded shoulders, and pointed oval bowls.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48673

Accession Number: 1971.1865

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Rounded handle with an oval bowl and a foliate motif.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48674

Accession Number: 1971.1866

Dinner Fork

Silver dinner fork with an oval handle and four tines, Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48675

Accession Number: 1971.1867

Carving fork

Turned handle end, mid-section; 2 tines.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), olive (fruit), olive (wood), silver (metal), plate (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 48676

Accession Number: 1971.1868

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with pierced shanks and a shell bowl. Etched floral design.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48677

Accession Number: 1971.1869

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with an pinecone handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48678

Accession Number: 1971.1870

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