Historic New England

Fireplace Poker

Long turned wood handle with a rectangular shaft with a twist.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58733

Accession Number: 1942.2915

Peel

Broad flat pan with a cylindrical shaft and a handle with a double scrolled tip.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58734

Accession Number: 1942.2916

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Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58735

Accession Number: 1942.2917.1

Andiron

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Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58736

Accession Number: 1942.2917.2

Fireback

Rectangular cast iron fireback with two half-round edges and a cast relief of a woman.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58737

Accession Number: 1942.2918

Poker

Cylindrical shaft ends in hook and spike with a cast brass baluster finial.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58738

Accession Number: 1942.2919

Floor Lamp

Conicical base with a cylindrical shaft, a rectangular shelf with two sockets, and a double shade. Electrified.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58739

Accession Number: 1942.2921

Plaque

Monk-like figure in relief under a gothic arch with remnants of gilding.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58740

Accession Number: 1942.2922

Sconce

Semi-circular shelf with a rectangular back and a semi-circular top with a crimped edge.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58741

Accession Number: 1942.2923

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a square base with a baluster shaft and tin shade. Electrified.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 58742

Accession Number: 1942.2924

Lantern

Pierced tin lantern with four clear glass sides, wire grills, a handle, and a hinged door.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58743

Accession Number: 1942.2925

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug, "Home Sweet Home" inscription in orange with green leaves. Red scroll border, green corners, brown ground.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58744

Accession Number: 1942.2926

Rug

Rug with multicolor hexagon motif. Each shape outlined in black. Taupe tape binding.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58745

Accession Number: 1942.2927

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with three multicolor floral medallions on gold ground with an orange, green, and red vine border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58746

Accession Number: 1942.2928

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58747

Accession Number: 1942.2929

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58748

Accession Number: 1942.2931

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58749

Accession Number: 1942.2933

Bellows

Orange leather bag with black painted wooden sides and tin mounts and nozzle.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58750

Accession Number: 1942.3417

Corn Popper

Wire mesh cylindrical basket with a hinged lid with a shaft and crank handle that rotates the basket over a fire.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58751

Accession Number: 1942.3430

Trivet

Flat trivet with a circular rim with a sawtoothed edge that sits on three cylindrical feet bolted under the rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58752

Accession Number: 1942.3437

Tumbler

Clear galass tumbler with diamond, dot, and rib patterns.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59157

Accession Number: 1942.3890

Paneling

Seven reused rectangular, fielded panels affixed to the walls.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59158

Accession Number: 1942.5001

Portrait of a Boy

Portrait of a boy; half-length, three-quarter view; dark blue suit and white collar.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 59159

Accession Number: 1942.1627

Bowl

Blue and white round bowl with curved sides and a footed base.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 59160

Accession Number: 1942.2217

A Bostonian's Idea of The United States of America

Printed map of the United States marked with cities in the northeast and other points of interest. Plain wooden frame, no glass.

Date: 1925

Maker: Wallingford, Daniel K. (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 59161

Accession Number: 1942.2294

Basin

Blue and white round basin with straight sides, a wide lip, drain; decorated with a landscape; wooden stand.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59162

Accession Number: 1942.2296

Tea Caddy

Urn shaped japanned tea caddy with six sides, a hinged lid, and a small ball finial.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59163

Accession Number: 1942.2298

Flower Vase

Yellow flower vase, round shape with four openings; elevated lotus neck.

Date: 1888-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59164

Accession Number: 1942.2299

Plaque

Reclining stag among green leaves on a black semi-circular background.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59165

Accession Number: 1942.2300

Side Chair

Black and yellow painted "thumb-back" Windsor side chair with a rectangular crestrail, two slats, four spindles, and a plank seat.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59166

Accession Number: 1942.2301

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59167

Accession Number: 1942.2302.1

Trinket Box

Cylindrical box with a flat bottom and top; the lid has a blue glass bead finial; the surface is mottled with brown and red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59168

Accession Number: 1942.2302.2

Watering Can

Grain-painted tin watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, a haf hinged lid, spout, and two handles.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Perry & Son (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59169

Accession Number: 1942.2303

Watering Can

Brass watering can with an oval body, flat bottom, quarter-hinged lid, spout, and handles at the side and top.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Attributed to Perry & Son Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59170

Accession Number: 1942.2304

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59171

Accession Number: 1942.2305.1

End Table

Rectangular end table with a paneled top with conforming frame, four straight legs, and spade feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59172

Accession Number: 1942.2305.2

Ginger Jar

Turquoise bulb-shaped ginger jar with a small lip.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59173

Accession Number: 1942.2306

Settee

Painted wooden settee with a rectangular crestrail, fifteen turned spindles, two stiles, and scroll arms.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59174

Accession Number: 1942.2307

Lantern

Electrified lantern with a green bulbous shade, black conical top, and a diamond and star punched decoration.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59175

Accession Number: 1942.2308

Wagon Bench

Rectangular seat set below. solid sides; 4 triangular brackets under corners

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59176

Accession Number: 1942.2309

Throw Pillow

Rectangular with a pattern of roses on a milled background.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), transfer printing

GUSN: 59177

Accession Number: 1942.2310

Vase

Brown and mustard colored round vase that tapers at the base. Incised with Chinese figures.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59178

Accession Number: 1942.2311

Jardiniere Base

Round wooden base with an opening at the center, molded and stained.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 59179

Accession Number: 1942.2312

Oil Lantern

Electrified lantern with a colorless cylindrical shade; wire frame; black mounts; circle and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Cown?, J. D. E. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59180

Accession Number: 1942.2313

Worked Stone

Aqua and white geological specimen with slag casing deposits.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59181

Accession Number: 1942.2314

Worked Stone

Amber and brown specimen of rounded, polished petrified wood.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59182

Accession Number: 1942.2315

Worked Stone

Green, rounded, polished malachite, veined.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59183

Accession Number: 1942.2316

Worked Stone

Purple stone with an irregular shape; flourite with crystals.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 59184

Accession Number: 1942.2317

Rocking Windsor Settee

Thumb-back Windsor settee with four bamboo turned legs, turned stretchers, and rockers. Painted blue-green.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59185

Accession Number: 1942.2318

Lantern

Electrified lantern with a green bulbous shade, black conical top, and a diamond and star punched decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59186

Accession Number: 1942.2320

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