Historic New England

Stuffed parakeet

Stuffed parakeet w/ red and yellow head and green body and wings. Possibly Carolina parrot (extinct). Covered w/ glass dome (.5157).

Date: ca. 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mounting, stuffing (upholstering technique), taxidermy

GUSN: 24276

Accession Number: 1998.5156

Glass dome

Turn molded glass dome covering stuffed parrot (.5156).

Date: 1859-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24277

Accession Number: 1998.5157

Stuffed quail

Stuffed quail w/ black tuft and face and grey body and wings; possibly a California quail. Covered w/ glass dome (.5159).

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), mounting, stuffing (upholstering technique), taxidermy

GUSN: 24278

Accession Number: 1998.5158

Glass dome

Turn molded glass dome covering stuffed quail (.5158).

Date: 1859-1952

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 24279

Accession Number: 1998.5159

Candelabrum

One in pair of brass candelabra w/ 7 arms held by brass curls to a central beaded post and circular base.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 24280

Accession Number: 1998.5160.1

Candelabrum

One in pair of brass candelabra w/ 7 arms held by brass curls to a central beaded post and circular base.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 24281

Accession Number: 1998.5160.2

Oil lamp composed of globular brass base w/ three paw feet and molded Neo-Egyptian design w/ palms, pyramids and female profiles; open cast brass shade in oriental design w/ purple-silk lining and purple glass bead fringe and colorless turn-molded glass chimney. A=Base B=Shade C=Chimney

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: palm leaf, silk (textile), glass (material), molding (forming), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24282

Accession Number: 1998.5161A-C

Electric lamp

Small ceramic lamp (A); fabric shade (B); vase-like lamp with brass fitting and white ceramic body; multi-colored floral trail decoration; shade is panelled, conical-shaped with blue, red and yellow flowers and red and brown beads hanging from bottom.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 24283

Accession Number: 1998.5162AB

Dowel

Rosewood dowel, cylindrical rod; no decoration.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 24284

Accession Number: 1998.5163

Portfolio of needlework patterns

Hand-made brown cardboard portfolio of needle work patterns, containing nine vellum leaves, a piece of carbon paper and a commercial pattern, "At the point of the Needle," possibly torn from magazine. Portfolio hand lettered in black ink "Designs." Hand drawn patterns of letters, vines and flowers.

Date: 1866-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 24285

Accession Number: 1998.5164

Apron

White cotton apron w/ lace hem and ends of apron strings. Lace work consists of round flowers w/ pointed petals, arranged in bands two-flowers wide. Two bands at hem separated by cotton strip. Waist gathered in tiny tucks.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 24286

Accession Number: 1998.5165

Table mat

Brown linen table mat w/ embroidered floral decoration in green, purple and pink and fringe at both ends. Matching embroidery at both ends: a central wreath of flowers and leaves flanked by diamond-shaped lattice-work.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Embroiderer)

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24287

Accession Number: 1998.5166

Towel

White linen towel w/ embroidered "S" at center of one end. "S" surrounded by floral wreath. Hemmed top and bottom ends separated from center by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24288

Accession Number: 1998.5167

Table mat

Rectangular white linen table mat w/ cut-work banding dividing the center into an inner rectangle w/ an outer border. The hemmed outmost border similarly separated from center by thin band of cut-work embroidery.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24289

Accession Number: 1998.5168

Table cover

Round table cover, white linen w/ bands of lace forming outer edge and inner circle. Solid linen around square lacework forms scrolled foliate decoration, including stylized fleur-de-lis pattern.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 24290

Accession Number: 1998.5169

Towel

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24291

Accession Number: 1998.5170.1

Towel

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocading, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24292

Accession Number: 1998.5170.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24293

Accession Number: 1998.5171.1

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24294

Accession Number: 1998.5171.2

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24295

Accession Number: 1998.5171.3

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24296

Accession Number: 1998.5171.4

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24297

Accession Number: 1998.5171.5

Table mat

One in six small square white linen table mats w/ purple and green floral embroidery. Small floral sprigs on slender stems. Outer border and squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24298

Accession Number: 1998.5171.6

Table mat

Square white linen table mat w/ a cut-work embroidered center featuring floral decoration. Flower heads and leaves on scrolled stems. Outer solid linen border w/ squared corners created by thin band of embroidery.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 24299

Accession Number: 1998.5172

Bag

White linen bag, rectangular, printed in brown in center w/ merchandise information. Brown stitching done on outside rather than inside. Drawstring top w/ braided cotton cord at one side.

Date: 1970-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 24300

Accession Number: 1998.5174

Sampler

Multi-colored silk embroidery on linen background; various renderings of the alphabet at top; signed "Sarah Coffin Born April the 16 1774 (?)...Finished May 15, 1786 Ann Warters." Lower third is a rich depiction of Adam & Eve and the apple tree flanked by parrots and hearts. Partial transcription on...

Date: 1786

Maker: Coffin, Sarah, b. 1779 (Maker)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24801

Accession Number: 1942.815

Square piano

Compass of FF to f3 (five octaves). English double action without checks. Two pedals (missing) for dampers and lid swell. Double-strung throughout. Short soundboard. Case veneered with mahogany and decorative stringing. Nameboard decorated with painted flowers. Two nameboard vents with foliate fretw...

Date: 1800-1805

Maker: Astor & Company (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), felt (textile), ivory (tooth component), mahogany (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24802

Accession Number: 1963.95

Side chair

Straight legs, plain front, rear and side stretchers, rush seat, 3 cyma curved slats, cyma curved crest rail.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24804

Accession Number: 1963.97A

Side chair

Side chair. One of a pair. Birch; soft maple side and rear seat rails. , Plain front. Rush seat. Cyma curve slats. Cyma curved crest rail with rounded ears. Tapered stiles. Rear and side stretchers. Straight legs. Traces of original red stain visible.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 24805

Accession Number: 1963.97B

Side chair

Straight legs w/ beaded edge, plain front, rear and side stretchers, rush seat, 2 cyma slats and cyma curved crest rail.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), white oak (wood)

GUSN: 24806

Accession Number: 1963.97C

Side chair

One of a pair of side chairs. Birch; white oak side and seat rails. Rush seat, two cyma curved slats. Cyma curved crest rail with upturned ears. Plain front, rear and side stretchers. Rests on Marlborough front legs with beaded edge and flared rear legs.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), white oak (wood)

GUSN: 24807

Accession Number: 1963.97D

Portrait of Moses Coleman

Portrait of Moses Coleman. Head and shoulders view of male sitter wearing black coat, white shirt, black tie; heavy moustache and sideburns; dull green background. Mr. Coleman married Elizabeth Low Coffin (1963.98B) in 1839. Elaborate, rectangular, gilt frame with oval reveal.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 24808

Accession Number: 1963.98A

Portrait of Elizabeth Low Coffin Coleman

Portrait of Mrs. Moses Coleman. Oil on canvas half-length portrait of female sitter, wearing brown dress with black trim and white lace collar, and a shawl. Dull green background. Married Moses Coleman (1963.98A) in 1839. Elaborate, rectangular gesso and gilt frame, with oval reveal.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 24809

Accession Number: 1963.98B

Pipe organ/ Secretary

Wood pipe organ later converted into a secretary. Tall overhanging molded cornice above 2 glass paneled doors w/ frosted floral, lyre and trifoil outline, opening to 2 long shelves, hinged. Desk top w/ elaborate ribbed molding on edge and around central indented panel. Writing surface has velvet cov...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Fifield, John (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24810

Accession Number: 1963.99

Photograph Album

Thick green leather and gold embossed album with floral and serpentine patterns. Brass imitation ribbon on buckle hinged closure. Portrait picture inside.

Date: 1870s

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24811

Accession Number: 1963.100A

Wall Mirror

Nearly complete printed label glued on back with inked initials "J.K." in upper left corner. "BARNARD CERMENATI...NO. 10 STATE-STREET, NEWBURYPORT". Rectangular, molded gilt and gesso frame culminating in molded cornice with pendant ball border. Top portion contains eglomise panel of rampant eagle b...

Date: 1807-1809

Maker: Cermenati, Bernard (Maker)

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 24812

Accession Number: 1963.101

Coat of Arms

Coffin family coat of arms. Elaborate black and gilt molded frame; under glass; encloses white paper with red, blue and gold painted decoration. Latin inscriptions and English inscriptions at base.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 24813

Accession Number: 1963.102

Andirons

Brass shaft w/ finial steeple top, above spool and molded ball. Double spool dome and faceted plinth. Cabriole legs w/ spurs, upturned ends and ball feet. Log stop w/ finial and ball design. Step down to iron billet bar.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24814

Accession Number: 1963.103

Fireplace shovel

Part of fireset. Lemon-top finial w/ elongated spool handle above tapered shaft ending in flat squared area joining to bell shaped shovel.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24815

Accession Number: 1963.104A

Fireplace tongs

Part of fireset. Tongs w/ lemon-top finial w/ elongated spool handle, round drum joint w/ tapering tongs ending in round flat pads.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24816

Accession Number: 1963.104B

Sampler

(Framed w/ 1963.107) blue, green and white silk embroidery on linen background; "Lucy Coffin, July 1820." Plain wood and gilt frame, under glass.

Date: 1820

Maker: Coffin, Lucy, 1811-1893 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24817

Accession Number: 1963.106

Sampler

(Framed w/ 1963.106) in plain wood and gilt under glass. Blue, green and white silk embroidery on linen background; "Margaret E. Coffin aged 11 A.D. 1825 (?)."

Date: 1825

Maker: Coffin, Margaret Emery (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 24818

Accession Number: 1963.107

Silhouette of Mr. Furlong

Traditionally thought to be Mr. Furlong, partner of Moses Coleman. Positive black paper silhouette, cut out and pasted on white paper; brick or stone pavement drawn in ink and wash (?). Portrays man with hat and beard from side view. (See also 1963.109).

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product), wash (coating)

GUSN: 24819

Accession Number: 1963.108

Silhouette

Oval frame of wood backing and stamped, gilt. Brass front; glass; negative silhouette of woman's head cut out of white paper applied over black paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24820

Accession Number: 1963.109A

Silhouette

Round rattan frame w/ silk backing glass. Positive black silhouette of man, head and shoulders view from side; pasted on white paper.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24821

Accession Number: 1963.109B

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany with hard maple hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular table top with rectangular leaves. Two swing legs open to suppoprt leaves. Top and leaves each composed of one board. Thin hinge rails with two blocks set between each. Apron has double cyma-...

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 24822

Accession Number: 1963.110

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24823

Accession Number: 1963.114A

Side chair

Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 24824

Accession Number: 1963.114B

Card table

Card table. Mahogany veneer. Rectangular table top turns ninety degrees on pedestal base to open. Top has molded edge above faceted pedestal with collar at base. Concave and serpentine X-shaped base with four scrolled feet on corners. Casters added.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 24825

Accession Number: 1963.116

Woodblock print

Oriental woodblock of pheasant beneath a flowering tree done in blue and red on white background. Framed in plexiglass and acid-free rag board.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 24826

Accession Number: 1968.107

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