Historic New England

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22283

Accession Number: 1998.823.16

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22284

Accession Number: 1998.823.17

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22285

Accession Number: 1998.823.18

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22286

Accession Number: 1998.823.19

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22287

Accession Number: 1998.823.20

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22288

Accession Number: 1998.823.21

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22289

Accession Number: 1998.823.22

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22290

Accession Number: 1998.823.23

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22291

Accession Number: 1998.823.24

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22292

Accession Number: 1998.823.25

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22293

Accession Number: 1998.823.26

Table mat

One of twenty-seven linen blue and white table mats w/ fringe.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22294

Accession Number: 1998.823.27

Table mat

White linen damask table mat w/ fringed edges. Floral design--4 different flowers, rose, lily, rose and ? on vines. Ribbon border.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22295

Accession Number: 1998.824

Table mat

White linen damask table mat w/ fringed edges. Geometric design--diamond border, polka dot center.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22296

Accession Number: 1998.825

Tablecloth

Cotton printed tablecloth w/ polka dot patterned motif. Blue dots arranged in groups, patterns. Large hem on bottom.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 22297

Accession Number: 1998.826

Tablecloth

Cotton woven red and white tablecloth w/ floral trail and fern motif, in center. Geometric (circular) pattern on 2 sides. Two corners cut out, shape altered.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, weaving

GUSN: 22298

Accession Number: 1998.827

Tablecloth

Red and white cotton damask tablecloth w/ border floral scrolls and leaf motif. Flowers in corner borders. Central medallion surrounded by leaves.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22299

Accession Number: 1998.828

Tablecloth

Salmon colored cotton tablecloth w/ white embroidered floral, fern and scroll design, fringed edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, sewing (process)

GUSN: 22300

Accession Number: 1998.829

Tablecloth

Cotton printed blue and white toile floral tablecloth, hemmed. Abstract floral design on branches w/ leaves.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 22301

Accession Number: 1998.830

Red and white cotton woven damask tablecloth w/ Greek key border, floral medallions in corners and on sides. Two central medallions surrounded by leaf sprays. White fringe on 2 sides. Red fringe on 2 sides.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22302

Accession Number: 1998.831

Tablecloth

Cotton woven damask tablecloth, red and grey floral medallion design w/ border of vase shapes and flowers.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 22303

Accession Number: 1998.832

Table scarf

White linen scarf w/ openwork at borders and in squares at corners. Eyelet trim.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 22304

Accession Number: 1998.833

Handkerchief

White linen napkin w/ eyelet trim and monogrammed "T".

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 22305

Accession Number: 1998.834

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22306

Accession Number: 1998.835.1

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22307

Accession Number: 1998.835.2

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22308

Accession Number: 1998.835.3

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22309

Accession Number: 1998.835.4

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22310

Accession Number: 1998.835.5

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22311

Accession Number: 1998.835.6

Table mat

One of seventeen round and oval table mats w/ scalloped edges; embroidered eyeholes and eyelet trim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 22312

Accession Number: 1998.835.7

Side chair

Black-painted with tapered spindles. Squared seat with rounded corners. Rounded legs swell at center. Dowel front and rear stretchers centered; side stretchers lowered. Yellow gilt highlights on legs, stretchers, seat and spindles. Crest: stenciled with fruit and vine motifs.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8022

Accession Number: 1949.975.4

Side chair

Black-painted with tapered spindles. Squared seat with rounded corners. Rounded legs swell at center. Dowel front and rear stretchers centered; side stretchers lowered. Yellow gilt highlights on legs, stretchers, seat and spindles. Crest: stenciled with fruit and vine motifs.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8023

Accession Number: 1949.975.5

Side chair

Black-painted with tapered spindles. Squared seat with rounded corners. Rounded legs swell at center. Dowel front and rear stretchers centered; side stretchers lowered. Yellow gilt highlights on legs, stretchers, seat and spindles. Crest: stenciled with fruit and vine motifs.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8024

Accession Number: 1949.975.6

Drop-leaf table

Rectangular with four bulbous feet. Round legs have single ring turning at base with triple ring turning at top. Rectangular skirts. Leaves have rounded corners; painted brown.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8025

Accession Number: 1949.977

Fireplace shovel and tongs

Shovel: bell-shaped head has upturned sides, long round steel stem, brass ball and steeple handle. Tongs: same handle, straight arms, penny pincers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8026

Accession Number: 1966.211AB

Dooorstop

Transparent green color. Flat bottom with unpolished pontil. Trapped air bubbles in glass.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 8027

Accession Number: 1949.300

Kerosene, Lamp

Square brass base; stepped dome; reeded column with Ionic capital. Electrified. Shade: bulbous with knopped and faceted waist tapering to faceted top. Etched grape vine; cut punty or circles motif.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), cutting (dividing), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), frosting, glass (material), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 8028

Accession Number: 1949.302

Pole screen

Tripod base; C-scroll legs on ball feet; pole with ball finial. Screen: octagonal with decorative borders around central bouguet of flowers on yellow ground. Backing: reddish- brown leather. Screen attached to pole with brass rings.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, leather, mahogany (wood), painting (coating), stenciling, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8029

Accession Number: 1949.307

Peace Raising Commerce

Black-painted frame with hand-colored engravings with titles. Female figure of "Peace" pulls lounging "Commerce," who holds harpoon. Putti floats holding flag.

Date: 1802

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), hand coloring, molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8030

Accession Number: 1949.318.1

Plenty United with Commerce

Black-painted frame with hand-colored engravings with titles. Female figure holds cornucopia, escorts figure of commerce. They stand at foreground; harbor scene at left; farming scene at right. Putti holds banner in sky.

Date: 1802

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), hand coloring, molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8031

Accession Number: 1949.318.2

Tripod table

S-shaped and scrolled; nesting on scrolled feet. Tilt-top hinged at center of underside circular top with metal locking device. Top decorated with Oriental scene of pagoda and figures in front. Legs and pedestal have elaborate scrolled gilding.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, japanning, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8032

Accession Number: 1949.320

Jamb hook

Screwed to wall at ovoid brass plate. C-shaped hook has single outward scrolling termination.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8033

Accession Number: 1949.326.1

Jamb hook

Screwed to wall at ovoid brass plate. C-shaped hook has single outward scrolling termination.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8034

Accession Number: 1949.326.2

Armchair

Scrolled back and curved crest rail; gilded ananthus leaves enclosed by gilded bands; scrolled ends. Rounded and curved stiles. Arm rails curve into handholds with tapered arm supports. Rush seat. Turned front legs and medial stretcher with bands of gilt. Two domed stretchers on sides; one on back.

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, graining, rosewood (wood), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8035

Accession Number: 1949.338.1

Armchair

Scrolled back and curved crest rail; gilded ananthus leaves enclosed by gilded bands; scrolled ends. Rounded and curved stiles. Arm rails curve into handholds with tapered arm supports. Rush seat. Turned front legs and medial stretcher with bands of gilt. Two domed stretchers on sides; one on back.

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, graining, rosewood (wood), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8036

Accession Number: 1949.338.2

Cutwork Ship Picture

White paper on navy blue paper with "negative" cut-out design. Floral and leaf border with floral medallion at corners; heart-shape at center of each side. Center of navy blue paper has white applied cut-out of three-masted ship. Highlighted with ink markings; flying an American '14 star flag. Backe...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8037

Accession Number: 1949.341

Fire fan

Handle with ball-shaped finial, elaborate vase and ring; ball and ring turned shaft pierces screen in series of bobbin turnings. Octagonal paper screen bound on edges with gold tape. Front: pierced paper; Berlinwork needlepoint green and tan floral sprig. Back: figured tan and plain white paper. Han...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, paper (fiber product), satin, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8038

Accession Number: 1949.342.1

Table screen

Gilded domed foot with rounded stem supports rectangular pierced, leafy, scrolled frame; encloses white porcelain lithophane. Scene shows figures gathered around large domed basket (?) trying to capture putti. At center n man holds a putti by wings. Above basket, sprawled putti flies with string tie...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Plaue Porzellanmanufaktur (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, lithophanes, piercing, porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 8039

Accession Number: 1949.345

Buddha Figure

Cast iron covered with tin. Figure seated on lotus leaf platform; bulbous neck ring. High domed stepped base. Dome covered with raised leafy vein design. Base decorated with inverted fleur-de-lis.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8040

Accession Number: 1949.347

Andiron

Spurred cabriole legs resting on ball feet. Hexagonal plinth supporting egg-shaped finial with octagon faceted element with turned top and pineapple. Wrought iron turned log stop and billet bar.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), turning (shaping process), wrought

GUSN: 8041

Accession Number: 1949.349.1-.2

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