Historic New England

Card table

Mahogany, Victorian card table. Folding surface with small serpentine edge. Spiral shaped legs and stretcher.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171129

Accession Number: 2006.44.2353

Rattle

Bud shaped rattle with baby's head, green stem and calyx, orange hood, painted features. Attached ring.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 171131

Accession Number: 2009.3.2

Mittens

Pair of white child's mittens with ribbed wrists and flared cuffs in 1 x 1 cable stitch pattern. Gauge 19-20 rows and 15-16 sts/1" in stockinette.

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: yarn, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171132

Accession Number: 2009.3.3AB

Two-piece pale blue silk and white machine lace dress with Venetian lace accents at neck and collar. High lace collar, flowing collar points, pointed basque, puffed sleeves, elbow cuffs. Gored skirt with solid silk underskirt and lace inset overskirt. Heart-patterned machined flat lace.

Date: 1907

Maker: unknown

Material: machine lace, Venetian lace, silk (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 171133

Accession Number: 2009.3.4AB

Dress

Black net dress with black silk taffeta lining, high collar, long fitted net sleeves, flounced and pleated hem. Black bead and sequin trim on bodice and skirt. Gored princess-style skirt, hook-eye closure at back.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: taffeta, net (textile), beads (pierced objects), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 171134

Accession Number: 2009.3.5

Cape

Black wool cape trimmed in black soutache braid and embroidery in floral and linear patterns along neck/front edges. Ivory moire silk lining. Tag from "Madame et La Jeune Fille" of Boston, MA.

Date: ca. 1898

Maker: Madame et La Jeune Fille (Retailer)

Material: wool (textile), moiré, silk (textile)

GUSN: 171135

Accession Number: 2009.3.6

Needlework panel

Embroidered silk textile with floral design in an Asian style.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 171136

Accession Number: 2006.44.1218

Camera

Box shaped, No. 2 Brownie camera with handle and red tag attached.

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 171137

Accession Number: 2006.44.2383

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of two figures with an umbrella.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171141

Accession Number: 2006.44.1407

Basket

Round woven basket.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171142

Accession Number: 2006.44.2385

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of man holding a smaller figure.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171143

Accession Number: 2006.44.1406AB

Salt Marsh Hay Pung

Salt Marsh Hay Pung. One-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), iron (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 171144

Accession Number: 2009.4.1

Serving Table

Dressing table-like form, on drawr over three, inlaid, cabriole legs on bad feet, reeded columns

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 171441

Accession Number: 1955.269

China Cabinet

William and Mary style burlwood china cabinet with two glass doors and six feet. There are three drawers on the front side.

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer

GUSN: 171443

Accession Number: 2006.44.2393

Teddy Bear

Teddy bear with moveable arms and legs. Teddy wears a long sleeve white and red knit sweater.

Date: 1904-1907

Maker: Steiff (Manufacturer)

Material: yarn, mohair

GUSN: 171446

Accession Number: 2006.44.2227

DEACCESSIONED Chair, Lolling

DEACCESSIONED Turned banded front legs, serpentine arms, serpentine crest, modern yellow silk upholstery

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 171447

Accession Number: 1954.181

Chest of drawers

Late Federal mahogany bow-front chest of drawers with wooden knob handles. Turned legs.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171448

Accession Number: 2006.44.2391

Card Table

Circular top, tapered legs; string inlay, crossed branch inlay.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: Forster, Jacob, 1764-1838 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 171449

Accession Number: 1954.194

Candlestick

Wrought iron candlestick in the shape of a snake and ornately designed.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 171450

Accession Number: 2006.44.2223

Candlestand

Federal birch tripod base candlestand.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 171452

Accession Number: 2006.44.2185

Bookcase

Mahogany double door bookcase with an A-shaped gallery centered by a carved shell with bellflowers that sits atop a case of double sliding glass doors. The doors are flanked by reeded Ionic columns and topped with an egg-and-dart molding below dental modling that extends around the corners.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 171454

Accession Number: 2006.44.2186

Chest of Drawers

Turned legs, reeded columns with multiple rings at top, four drawers.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 171455

Accession Number: 1954.211

Portable desk

Japanese lacquer and inlaid wood lap desk with two handles. Geometrical pattern on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating), velvet (fabric weave), metal

GUSN: 171456

Accession Number: 2006.44.2389

Tilt-top Table

Three sweeping legs on ball feet; turned columns; rectangular top with rounded corners

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 171457

Accession Number: 1958.18A

Chest of Drawers

Turned legs; alternating colored veneers along base; 3 drawers flanked by veneered column under projecting fourth drawer. Upper case with six drawers and splash board.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 171458

Accession Number: 1954.217

Box

Round wooden box with a rooster painted on the lid, contains twenty-six cork tops and a metal object.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171459

Accession Number: 2006.44.2222AB

Stamp Dispenser

Gold stamp dispenser with red stripe and gold stars and a screw on lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171460

Accession Number: 2006.44.2221AB

Drop-leaf table

Four rope-turned legs on casters; two large rectangular drop leaves

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171462

Accession Number: 1954.176

Card Table

Reeded and ring turned legs; bowed rails; molded top edge.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, ash (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 171463

Accession Number: 1967.142

Wall mirror

Giltwood girandole wall mirror.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 171464

Accession Number: 2006.44.1188

America Savings bank

Metal America Savings Bank with coins inside and original box.

Maker: (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 171466

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220

Chess Table

Animal paw feet, scrolled legs, turned pillar with carved and incised "buttresses"; game board of inset marbles and stones

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 171467

Accession Number: 1935.842

America Savings bank

Metal America Savings Bank with coins inside.

Maker: (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 171468

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220.1

Chest of Drawers

Four bowfront drawers with beaded edges; turned and rop-twisted legs; gallery with two drawers, scrolled splashboard with stamped rosettes

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 171469

Accession Number: 1973.333

America Savings bank box

Original box for the America Savings bank.

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 171470

Accession Number: 2006.44.2220.2

Pillow

Embroidered white lace pillow with ribbon detail.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 171473

Accession Number: 2006.44.2229

Muffin Stand

Muffin stand with three circular disked shelves; slender curved legs, joined in ball finial at top

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171474

Accession Number: 1978.175

Paperweight

Faceted glass paperweight.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171475

Accession Number: 2006.44.2394

Doily

Large pierced rectangular doily.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 171476

Accession Number: 2006.44.2228

Chest of Drawers

Four drawers, overhanging upper drawer; pillar legs with paw feet, 2 gallery drawers, splashboard; ring pulls

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 171478

Accession Number: 1934.2930

Snuff jar

Round metal hinged snuff jar with spoon. Geometrical pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171479

Accession Number: 2006.44.2395AB

Garrison Game

Blue "Garrison Game" box with thirty-three marbles inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171480

Accession Number: 2006.44.2218AB

Plant Stand

Curved, molded triangular plinth; squared S-scroll legs; circular molded top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171481

Accession Number: 1978.29

Swan bowl

Pair of glass bowls in the shape of swans.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171483

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397

Center table

Scrolled tripod base, turned finial, gardrooned rails, bouquet in wreath painted on top

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171484

Accession Number: 1939.273

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171486

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.1

Washstand

Turned legs and supports with foliate carving; drawer in base; top has hinged lid and cut out for washbowl

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171488

Accession Number: 1954.213

Bowl

Glass bowls in the shape of a swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171490

Accession Number: 2006.44.2397.2

Box of jacks

Green "Jack Stone" box containing fourteen jacks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171492

Accession Number: 2006.44.2217AB

Table

Round tapered legs with turned feet, round-arched skirt, oval top

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stain (coating)

GUSN: 171493

Accession Number: 1976.238

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