Historic New England

Tall Case Clock

Mahogany tall case clock has pierced crest that features vine motifs; brass ball finials on plinths; arched cabinet with pierced vegetal motifs; fluted columns; light and darkwood banded inlay and fan motifs. Aaron Willard's label appears on the inside of the door.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Willard, Aaron (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), gilt bronze, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72469

Accession Number: 1969.775

Card Table

One of a pair of eastern Massachusetts card tables. Mahogany and exotic wood veneers. Lightwood stringing inlay on apron and edge of top; light and darkwood inlaid thistle paterae, lightwood inlaid oval at center of skirt. Astragal corners. Rests on four tapered fluted legs with arrow feet.

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker, attributed) Seymour, John (Cabinetmaker, attributed)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72470

Accession Number: 1969.776.1

Card Table

One of a pair of eastern Massachusetts card tables. Mahogany and exotic wood veneers. Lightwood stringing inlay on apron and edge of top; light and darkwood inlaid thistle paterae, lightwood inlaid oval at center of skirt. Astragal corners. Rests on four tapered fluted legs with arrow feet.

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Seymour, John (Cabinetmaker, attributed) Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker, attributed)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72471

Accession Number: 1969.776.2

Card Table

Card table with rectangular hinged top. Four straight legs, one leg swings out to support leaf. Table has pierced brackets and one drawer.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72472

Accession Number: 1969.1254

Bookcase

Bookcase. Pine. Painted brown with reddish stain. Rectangular case with three shelves. Rests on recent casters

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), metal

GUSN: 72473

Accession Number: 1969.2766

Portable Desk

Grn, glt, pur inter; rectangular, hngd lid; compartmented; monogram

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72474

Accession Number: 1969.2768

Mirror

Silver; rectangular, mold edgs; missing support

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, mirrors, painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 72475

Accession Number: 1969.2769

Jewelry Box

Brn, glt; rectangular, hngd, lock; acanthus motif; rose interior

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72476

Accession Number: 1969.2770

Electric Lamp

Yellow circular base, flared sides; central cylindar; elongated painted handle; lamp insert

Date: 1925-1945

Maker: Perry Son & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating), tin (metal), wire

GUSN: 72477

Accession Number: 1969.2773

Tray

Gry, lvndr, green; rectangular, knotchd crnrs; shinese lady musicians

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72478

Accession Number: 1969.2775

Clock

Ivory, orange, blue, gilt; architecture rectangular; pilasters under curved pedestal; circular clock

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, glass (material), painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 72479

Accession Number: 1969.2778

Clothes Brush

Tarnished; pear-shpd hndl; sq frame, rectangular brush; rocaille motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 72480

Accession Number: 1969.2798

Busk

Lt brown; rectangular, rounded corners; oriental lscp, mtn/bridge

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72481

Accession Number: 1969.2835

Jewelry Box

Colorless; sm facets, metal floral swags, domed pincushion lid

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 72482

Accession Number: 1969.2837

Cosmetic Jar

Colorless; circular facetd; slightly domed lid; monogrmd, cork liner

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 72483

Accession Number: 1969.2839

Wallet

Tan; rectangular; folds in 1/2, 4 pockets; grained surface, monogram

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Cross (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), graining, leather

GUSN: 72484

Accession Number: 1969.2840

Tile

Blu/white; rectangular; lscp with windmill and sail boats

Date: 1895-1914

Maker: Thoort & Labouchere (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72485

Accession Number: 1969.2841.1

Tile

Blu/white; rectangular; lscp with windmill and sail boats

Date: 1895-1914

Maker: Thoort & Labouchere (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72486

Accession Number: 1969.2841.2

Saucer

Pnk, green, rse; circular, dp well with ridge; quatrefoil & cross motif

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Sarreguemines Porcelain (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72487

Accession Number: 1969.2842

Grooming Kit

Tan; rectangular, folded; large pocket with insert; slots for tools; 18c dr. scn

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 72488

Accession Number: 1969.2843

Set Button

Pk, colorless; circular cuff type; green rectangular box, ivory velvet lining

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), leather, pressing

GUSN: 72489

Accession Number: 1969.2844

Jewelry Case

Tan; rectangular, 3-fold, fitted interiors; grained

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, leather

GUSN: 72490

Accession Number: 1969.2845

Wallet

Black rectangular wallet, folds in 1/2, pockts, flap closure; monogrammed

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), leather

GUSN: 72491

Accession Number: 1969.2846

Vase

Polychrm; taperng blub shp, loop hndls, flared lip, crackle glze

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72642

Accession Number: 1969.3229.1

Vase

Polychrm; taperng blub shp, loop hndls, flared lip, crackle glze

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72643

Accession Number: 1969.3229.2

Figurine

Stndng male, chain mail tunic, helmet with plume, xbow; circular base

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72644

Accession Number: 1969.3233

Dressing Table

Rectangular top dressing table with a molded edge; 2 drop leaves; 2 drawers, lower shelf; sawtooth motif; anld

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 72645

Accession Number: 1969.3234

Trunk

Rectangular; hngd lid; geom decor, reinfrcd crnrs, strps, end handles

Date: 1815-1849

Maker: Evamy (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72646

Accession Number: 1969.3235

Trunk

Rectangular hinged lid; overlapped diamond motif; reinforced corners, straps, handle.

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), camphorwood (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72647

Accession Number: 1969.3236

Victrola

Victrola with rectangular cap with crank; hinged lid, two front doors, internal louvers, speed control

Date: 1915-1929

Maker: Victor Talking Machine Company (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), metal, veneering

GUSN: 72648

Accession Number: 1969.3262

Tea Table

Triangle top with matching drop leaf supported by a swing leg, plain skirt with pad feet.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), cherry (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72649

Accession Number: 1969.3527

Cuff Button

Ivory; circular button @ each end of fabric strip

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mother of pearl

GUSN: 72650

Accession Number: 1969.3698

Buckle

Rectangular; hinged center bar with 2 teeth

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72651

Accession Number: 1969.3699.1

Buckle

Rectangular; hinged center bar with 2 teeth

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72652

Accession Number: 1969.3699.2

Buckle

Rectangular; hinged center bar with 2 teeth

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72653

Accession Number: 1969.3699.3

Signet

Amber; rectangular, faceted; 2 hearts chained

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 72654

Accession Number: 1969.3718.2

Stickpin

Pointed shaft; irreg. (baroque) shaped pearl

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gemstone, gold (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 72655

Accession Number: 1969.3737

Stickpin

Pointed shaft; lady bug head

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gemstone, gold (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 72656

Accession Number: 1969.3738

Button

Ivory; circular, flat dish, loop shank

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 72657

Accession Number: 1969.3739.1

Button

Ivory; circular, flat dish, loop shank

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl

GUSN: 72658

Accession Number: 1969.3739.2

Intercom

Circular base; eight buttons; cylindrical column with mouth piece, earpiece; felt base

Date: 1915-1929

Maker: Western Electric (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, wire

GUSN: 72659

Accession Number: 1969.4409.7

Breakfast Table

Rectangulart top breakfast table with 2 shaped leaves; 1 drawer; turned legs; sausage tround structure

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 72660

Accession Number: 1969.4584

Jardiniere

Earthenware jardinière with tin glaze; yellow, blue, and black, depicting a bullfight scene and animal; squat bulbous body with wide mouth and four handles.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72661

Accession Number: 1969.19110.1

Jardiniere

Earthenware jardinière with tin glaze; yellow, blue, and black, depicting a bullfight scene and animal; squat bulbous body with wide mouth and four handles.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72662

Accession Number: 1969.19110.2

Jardiniere

Porcelain jardinière, deep blue and white; kettle-shaped with wide lip and circular base with three mask and paw feet; relief floral and foliated leaf motif.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72663

Accession Number: 1969.19111

Umbrella Holder

Porcelain jardinière, deep blue and white; kettle-shaped with wide lip and circular base with three mask and paw feet; relief floral and foliated leaf motif.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72664

Accession Number: 1969.19112

Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat/pad, attached to floor, natural color.

Date: 1864-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 72665

Accession Number: 1969.19113

Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat/pad, attached to floor, natural color.

Date: 1864-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 72666

Accession Number: 1969.19114

UNKNOWN ARTIFACT

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72668

Accession Number: 1969.3079.2

Screen

3 hinged panels with a shaped top, straight sides; overall floral motif

Date: 1901-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72669

Accession Number: 1969.1688

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