Historic New England

Fireplace Brush

Turned shaft with knob finial; shaped, molded ferrule; fan shaped bristle brush. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64641

Accession Number: 1970.607

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64642

Accession Number: 1970.608.1

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64643

Accession Number: 1970.608.2

Table Mat

Round, white table mat with scalloped border; yellow satin stitch embroidered geometric and floral wide border.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64644

Accession Number: 1970.610

Table

Round overhanging top with beaded skirt; four fluted tapered legs on crossed rectangular stretchers. Modified spool feet.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64645

Accession Number: 1970.611

Bed

Rectangular headboard with shaped crest and applied, pierced cartouche and medallions. Turned finials above floral corner blocks. Shaped side rails with applied oval, decorative molding. Secondary foot board with applied foliate carving which does not echo the headboard.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64646

Accession Number: 1970.612

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers with a low back crest and overhanging, molded top; six graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Straight legs with casters. Heavy varnished coat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 64647

Accession Number: 1970.613

Plaque

Stamped copper plaque, framed; An award to Constance Holt by Rollins College - The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. Portrays two male figures in classical garb below which is a presentation inscription. Wooden frame.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: Roine, J. E. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64648

Accession Number: 1970.614

Bedspread

Rectangular, white-on-white candle work bedspread with central floral medallion surrounded by foliate forms and geometric borders. Twisted fringe.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: Bates (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64649

Accession Number: 1970.615

Chair

Chair with five round spindles back between incised upper and lower rails. Caned seat. Turned front legs and two front stretchers, one round stretcher in rear and two on each side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64650

Accession Number: 1970.616

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Baby portrait, bust length, facing left. Brown curly hair, chubby face with rosy cheeks. Undefined blue and brown field.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64651

Accession Number: 1970.617.1

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Young girl, bust length view, facing right. Long brown hair and brown eyes. Somber countenance.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64652

Accession Number: 1970.617.2

Painting

Oval miniature portrait in polychrome enema of a young boy (about ten years old). Bust length, facing slightly let with light brown hair, chubby face, black tie and white collar. Oval surround of gold with rope twist edge. Hinged hook at top for chain; pin elements missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64653

Accession Number: 1970.618

Brass Souvenir

Circular stamped form with relief decoration in the form of a wreath enclosing bust of Charles Dickens. Logo for hanging at the top.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64654

Accession Number: 1970.619

Reliquary

Wood carved insets featuring a low-relief of Madonna and Child in circular reserve surrounded by a medallion featuring eleven saints with a Slavic script, under glass enclosed in a six point star brass case with red and aqua paste (?) gems, tracery motif.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64655

Accession Number: 1970.620

Painting

Enamel wash hand painted portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Waist length view, facing ¾ left. Blue and brown ground. Circular gilt brass frame with palmetto like motif and beaded border. Surmounted by eagle and ribbon bow.

Date: 1890

Maker: Fremont, G. (Artist)

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64656

Accession Number: 1970.621

Placecard

Set of 37 (.1-.37) rectangular white cards, creased across the center. Red and green printed rose motif pasted as a decoration in each lower left corner. Thirty two cards are blank (.1-.32); five cards with handwritten ink inscription (.33: Mrs. George Holt, .34: Mrs. Henry Holt, .35 Mrs. Richards...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood pulp paper, pulp (modified plant material)

GUSN: 64657

Accession Number: 1970.622

Photograph

Reproduction black and white photograph of bust-length full face view of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a younger man, possibly as Governor of New York. Framed over another photograph. Black wooden frame. Promotional or souvenir type photograph.

Date: 1935

Maker: Berns, David (Copyright holder) Louis F. Dow, Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 64658

Accession Number: 1970.623

Daguerreotype Portrait

Molded composition hinged cover with relief design of rococo floral cartouche in a rectangular reserve with cyma curves. Interior of velvet lining with a cut-out floral design. Encloses a Daguerreotype under glass with an oval gilt brass mat. Depicts seated young woman, ¾ length view, in a dark sati...

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 64659

Accession Number: 1970.624

Account Book

An account book of James A. D'Arcy/962 Eddy St/Providence, R.I., showing time worked and materials used at various locations, beginning May 29, 1905 through July 1906. Lined or ruled paper with beige cardboard cover labeled The Gem.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64660

Accession Number: 1970.625

Daguerreotype Portrait

Maroon leatherette-covered hinged case with embossed floral and scroll decoration. Oval mat missing. Image is of a wrist length view of a woman in dark satin (?) cape with flat collar. Full face, slightly facing left. Glass marked at lower left corner Covill MFG Co/Extra

Date: 1865

Maker: Covill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs), imitation leather

GUSN: 64661

Accession Number: 1970.626

Miniature Portrait

Oval bust-length portrait of a young woman with ringlet hairstyle and high bodice white drop shoulder dress. In later frame with ball feet and beaded edge.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64662

Accession Number: 1970.627

Portrait of Stuart Holt

Photograph of pastel portrait of Stuart Holt (1876-1900) in brown tones; ¾ portrait bust with high collar and checkered tie in brown toned suit jacket with short lapels; set in oval frame and rectangular matting. Wood frame with thin gold colored inner frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64663

Accession Number: 1970.628

Drawing

Colored sketch of Bowen House from southeast, includes porte-cochere and rear ell with branches in upper left corner, architectural details accented in pink and green; otherwise body of house is uncolored. Set in black molded modern frame. .

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64664

Accession Number: 1970.629

Plate

One of a set of three plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64665

Accession Number: 1970.630.1

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64666

Accession Number: 1970.630.2

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64667

Accession Number: 1970.630.3

Bowl

Baronet patterned bowl; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64668

Accession Number: 1970.630.4

Food Dome

Plate dome with applied rose grip and a one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64669

Accession Number: 1970.630.10

Teapot

Teapot, sugar bowl and dome all surmounted with applied rose grip on white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64670

Accession Number: 1970.630.5

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer set with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64671

Accession Number: 1970.630.6

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome. ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64672

Accession Number: 1970.630.7

Eggcup

Egg cup with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64673

Accession Number: 1970.630.8

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dom...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64674

Accession Number: 1970.630.9

Cosmetic Jar

Pink colored glaze, bulbous circular body with hobnail decoration and applied rose decoration on the lid.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64675

Accession Number: 1970.631

Snuff Bottle

Bottle decorated by transfer print with hand colored detail; flat round shape with scallop edge; white ground with transfer print of Renaissance Florentine woman with large hat on gold background. Bordered with alternating trefoils and shells. Brown screw top with earthenware crown finial. Design on...

Date: 1925-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64676

Accession Number: 1970.632

Letter Opener

White handle with pink hand painted decoration and pointed brass blade.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 64677

Accession Number: 1970.633

Armchair

Gothic or Elizabethan revival open armchair. Carved crest rail. Ring turned stiles with open upholstered rectangular back. Turned arms with upholstered pads. Rectangular upholstered seat with pendants below front rail. Turned front legs with casters.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64678

Accession Number: 1970.654

Table Runner

Rectangular; short ends scalloped; embroidered "CH"

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64679

Accession Number: 1970.836

Hand Towel

Pink rectangular; self fringe; with central cream color deer & pine tree

Date: 1900-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64680

Accession Number: 1970.837

Box

Rectangular; hinged; geom. & floral carving; int. bl. velvet; mtn. scn. on lid

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64681

Accession Number: 1970.906

Book

Marbleized cover; blue binding with gilt letters; #18 in series

Date: 1885-1889

Maker: American Sunday-School Union (Publisher)

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65182

Accession Number: 1970.13.5

Fan

Brise fan; red ribbon; pierced sticks; black yellow flowers; reverse is signed

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, marbling, paper (fiber product), piercing, sandalwood (wood), silk (textile), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 65183

Accession Number: 1970.14

Washstand

Marble top washstand with shaped splash board. Drawer with two door cupboard below. Scalloped skirt with cyma curved arch motif. Block feet. Overall illusionistic graining and paneling.

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65184

Accession Number: 1970.459

Chest of Drawers

Gothic Revival chest of drawers with dressing glass. Illusionistic paneling, pointed arch swivel frame mirror. Four graduated drawers. Scalloped apron with block feet. Turned birds eye maple pulls. (a) Bureau (b) Mirror

Date: 1846

Maker: Smith, C. N. (Painter)

Material: graining, marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 65185

Accession Number: 1970.461

Fall Front Desk

Slant top with four drawers in graded sizes and block feet.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 65186

Accession Number: 1970.1319

Chamber Pot

Vieux Paris decoration: white body, colorless glaze. (b) Bulbous body indented to foot; indents and flares to rim. Applied handle with thumb rest and spine. Domed lid (a) with beaded conical finial. Gilt trim on finial, lid rim, belly and foot.

Date: 1890

Maker: Henry Alcock & Company (Maker)

Material: gilding, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 65187

Accession Number: 1970.634

Chair

Armchair. Rattan wicker, maple, tufted chintz upholstery. Woven back in diamond pattern with arched crest; wicker braid applied to stiles and half arms; wooden seat frame; red-pattered rep tufted seat cushion covered with polished cotton chintz; woven arched front, side, and back skirts. Rests o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 65188

Accession Number: 1970.962.1

Chair

Armchair. Rattan wicker, maple, tufted chintz upholstery. Woven back in diamond pattern with arched crest; wicker braid applied to stiles and half arms; wooden seat frame; red-pattered rep tufted seat cushion covered with polished cotton chintz; woven arched front, side, and back skirts. Rests o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 65189

Accession Number: 1970.962.2

Painting

Oriental woman; opening parasol; bl & yelw. mat

Date: 1850-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 65190

Accession Number: 1970.963

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