Historic New England

Coverlet

Copperplate fabric; red & white

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63484

Accession Number: 1987.854.1

Dust Ruffle

Copperplate fabric; red & white

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63485

Accession Number: 1987.854.2

Bed Hanging

Copperplate fabric; red & white; 11 pieces:tester cover&curtains

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63486

Accession Number: 1987.854.3

Bolster Cover

Machine stitchd; unfinished ends; white with red embroidered mark

Date: 1875-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63487

Accession Number: 1987.1041

Bolster

Feathr; bl & white mattress ticking cover; each end gathered round

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63488

Accession Number: 1987.1042

Sheet

Hand stitched; ivory; pieced from 2 lengths of fabric.

Date: 1800-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63489

Accession Number: 1987.1040

Curtain

White net; 2 panels; stitched together at casing.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile)

GUSN: 63490

Accession Number: 1987.1481

Quilt

Black with colored crosses; bright blue backing; black velvet edging.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: piecing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 63491

Accession Number: 1948.229

Tub

Blue inside, red rim, brown exterior; handle riveted; small lip

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63492

Accession Number: 1987.912

Towel

White; with fringe & woven patterns at hems; embr. initials l. m. b.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63493

Accession Number: 1987.913.1

Towel

White; with fringe & woven patterns at hems; embr. initials l. m. b.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63494

Accession Number: 1987.913.2

Towel

White; fringe; red & bl. threads at edge; "Barret" inscribed.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63495

Accession Number: 1987.914.1

Towel

White; fringe; red & bl. threads at edge; "Barret" inscribed.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63496

Accession Number: 1987.914.2

Washstand

1 hole top with rounded splashboard; 4 turned posts, feet.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), sawing, turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63497

Accession Number: 1987.915

Chamber Pot

Thick lip & handle; lid with ctr. handle&woven decoration.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, impressing

GUSN: 63498

Accession Number: 1987.916AB

Towel

Ivory; overshot with red&black border & fringe.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63499

Accession Number: 1987.917

Basin

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63500

Accession Number: 1987.918.1

Pitcher

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63501

Accession Number: 1987.918.2

Soap Dish

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63502

Accession Number: 1987.918.3

Pitcher

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63503

Accession Number: 1987.918.4

Mug

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63504

Accession Number: 1987.918.5

Vase

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63505

Accession Number: 1987.918.6

Loving Cup

Flare to lip with bead molding; 3hndls; stepped circular foot; red bag

Date: 1914

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 63506

Accession Number: 1955.8

Photograph

Bust length portrait of woman 3/4 view; ringlets; white blouse; shawl; oval mat

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 63507

Accession Number: 1987.949

Photograph

Bust length, sepia; dress with standup collar and buttons; same as p1086

Date: 1903

Maker: Chickering, E. (Photographer)

GUSN: 63508

Accession Number: 1987.948

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

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

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

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

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

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