Historic New England

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Landscape with Bridge

Landscape with a suspension bridge over a river.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67192

Accession Number: 1934.332

Clark-Frankland House, Boston, MA

Painting of a 3.5 story center hall brick building with five dormers. Copy of mantel painting in Clark-Frankland House in Boston, MA.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67193

Accession Number: 1959.484

English Country Scene

Landscape of English countryside with church at center, mill with water wheel to the right, river at left. Formerly included works which moved clock hands, windmill, and water wheel.

Date: 1828

Maker: Ripley, Julia L. (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67194

Accession Number: 1968.126

Framed aquatint entitled "An East-Indiaman in a storm, Scudding before the Wind." Ship w/ British flag tossed on sea. Partially dismasted. Two small ships in background. Original frame of pressed brass over wood has been painted black.

Date: 1795

Maker: Elmes, W. (Engraver) Fairburn, John (Publisher)

Material: aquatints (prints), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 67195

Accession Number: 1939.83

Landscape with Coat of Arms

Oil on panel painting of a figure on horseback approaching a tavern, with a large coat of arms at the top. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67196

Accession Number: 1984.478.1

Landscape with Castle

Oil on panel painting of two figures at a river with a castle or fortress at the right. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67197

Accession Number: 1984.478.2

Portrait of a Boy

Full-length portrait of a boy in a blue suit and checked pants, holding his hat.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 67198

Accession Number: 1961.180

Landscape with Cows and Sheep

Landscape with cows and sheep at brook, harvesting in distance at left.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Hinckley, Thomas Hewes, 1813-1896 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67200

Accession Number: 1946.10

Landscape with Village

Bird's-eye view of village with church center, river beyond.

Date: 1857

Maker: Possibly Slafter, Alonzo (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67201

Accession Number: 1932.2225

Henry Davis Sleeper

Portrait of a young man in a dark suit and red tie, white pocket handkerchief. Seated in a red upholstered chair with large brass tacks and ornate gilt finials. His right arm is draped next to a red vase on a round side table with arched side panels. His left hand is tucked into his jacket pocket, h...

Date: 1906

Maker: Bryant, Wallace, 1863-1953 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 67208

Accession Number: 1941.1703

Fireboard with Harbor Scene

Fireboard on canvas featuring large house, two figures, bridge, in tromp l'oeil frame. From Massachusetts.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67209

Accession Number: 1969.402

A Country Home

Oil painting of two figures on a tree-lined drive leading to a gothic cottage in Arlington, MA.

Date: 1866

Maker: Shapleigh, Frank Henry (American painter, 1842-1906) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 67210

Accession Number: 1985.662

Portrait of Harriet W. Rogers

Bust-length portrait of a girl with braids, wearing a light blue dress and sitting in a red chair.

Date: 1841

Maker: Rogers, Henry W. (Artist)

Material: canvas

GUSN: 67211

Accession Number: 1931.1442

Armchair

Carved walnut armchair with faux-leather upholstery.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Naugahyde (TM), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 67213

Accession Number: 1933.1764

Armchair

Carved walnut armchair with faux-leather upholstery.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: Naugahyde (TM), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 67214

Accession Number: 1933.1765

Panel

A panel with swag and oval patera that is painted red over gold. Metal flashing attached to bottom with hand-wrought nails.

Date: 1793

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67215

Accession Number: 1961.108

Boston Chair

Side chair. Black-painted maple, oak, leather, linen. Arched, molded crest. Canted back with molded serpentine stiles. Leather upholstery on seat and back bordered by a double row of decorative brass nails. Front stretcher with central ball and ring turning and urn-shaped side turnings. Sid...

Date: 1725-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, maple (wood), oak (wood), linen (material)

GUSN: 67216

Accession Number: 1988.138

Stencil Kit

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67217

Accession Number: 1961.19

Clapboard Wall Section

Clapboards attached to sheathing by wrought rosehead nails; 4" exposure.

Date: 1744

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67218

Accession Number: 1959.465

Cheese basket

Small hexagonal weave hickory splint cheese basket. Hexagonal-shaped base, slightly flaring sides and circular rim.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), weaving

GUSN: 67227

Accession Number: 1927.2138

Cheese basket

Small hexagonal weave hickory splint cheese basket. Bowl-shaped basket has hexagonal-shaped base, slightly bowed sides and circular, reinforced rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), weaving

GUSN: 67228

Accession Number: 1927.2165

Hamper basket

Oblong patterned cross hatch weave basket w/ matching lid.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67229

Accession Number: 1927.2152AB

Sewing Basket

Oblong, oval-shaped basket with tight fitted, hinged cover. Swollen body with twining weave and brown stripe. Two center bands in base and cover. Banded rim, base and cover edges. Three wicker loops in front for closure. One remaining hinge loop in back.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67230

Accession Number: 1927.2151

Shot Glass

Colorless shot glass; cylindrical with flared lip.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 69295

Accession Number: 1969.19078

Bottle Stopper

Bottle stopper with mushroom-shaped top, molded bands, and cylindrical stopper.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cork (bark)

GUSN: 69296

Accession Number: 1969.19079.1-2

Bottle Stopper

Ceramic bottle stopper; blue and white with images of sailboats in harbors; circular with one flat edge and cylindrical stopper.

Date: 1895

Maker: Thoort & Labouchere (Maker)

Material: cork (bark), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 69297

Accession Number: 1969.19080

Dinner Knife

Yellow-white bulbous handle with rounded end, broad flat blade, rounded tip.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Meriden Cutlery Company (Manufacturer)

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 69298

Accession Number: 1969.19081

Luncheon Knife

Luncheon knife with yellow-white bone handle; worn, tapered end; broad flat blade with rounded ends.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), metal

GUSN: 69299

Accession Number: 1969.19082

Dinner Knife

One of a pair of dinner knives with yellow, rectangular handle with a slightly rounded end; shaped, tapering blade

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Amson & Goodnow (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, bone (material)

GUSN: 69300

Accession Number: 1969.19083.1

Serving Tray

Black serving tray with shallow well, wood graining, and gold edge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69301

Accession Number: 1969.19084

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner with circular lid and center hole; cyclical footed body; silver color. A) Burner, B) Lid.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69302

Accession Number: 1969.19085AB

Dinner Knife

One of a pair of dinner knives with yellow, rectangular handle with a slightly rounded end; shaped, tapering blade.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Amson & Goodnow (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, bone (material)

GUSN: 69303

Accession Number: 1969.19083.2

Pedestal

Pedestal, squat cylindrical shaped with raised lip and natural color.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69304

Accession Number: 1969.19086

Spirit Burner

Spirit burner, short and cylindrical with hole in top; teardrop-shap hole cover with screw attachment.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69305

Accession Number: 1969.19087A-C

Matchbox

Red, rectangular matchbox with removable tray and striker; built-in holder

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, sandpaper

GUSN: 69306

Accession Number: 1969.19088AB

Wick

White wick, cylindrical shape, solidly made fibers, woven exterior

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69307

Accession Number: 1969.19089

Wick

White wick, sleeve type, woven

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69308

Accession Number: 1969.19090

Candlestick

One of a pair of candlesticks with a circular base, tripod legs, and irregular leaflike uprights.

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69309

Accession Number: 1969.19091.1

Candlestick

One of a pair of candlesticks with a circular base, tripod legs, and irregular leaflike uprights.

Date: 1884-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69310

Accession Number: 1969.19091.2

Smoke Shade Holder

Smoke shade holder with floral and fleur de lis motif, spring clip, wire arm; beaded; partially upright, lacking shade support.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: beadwork

GUSN: 69311

Accession Number: 1969.19092

Smoke Shade Holder

Smoke shade holder with pierced candleholder with heart motif; spring clip; wire arm; partially upright, lacking shade support.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69312

Accession Number: 1969.19093

Jardiniere

Blue, white; kettle shaped, three feet, wide rim; Mount Fuji

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 69313

Accession Number: 1969.2070.4

Basin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, metal

GUSN: 69314

Accession Number: 1969.4121

Bread Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69315

Accession Number: 1969.4008

Teakettle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69316

Accession Number: 1969.3900

Cooking Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69317

Accession Number: 1969.3906

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 69318

Accession Number: 1969.3878

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