Historic New England

Pincushion

Pale blue stuffed satin pin cushion.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 64630

Accession Number: 1970.596

Scissors

Small sewing scissors, geometric diaper pattern on handles.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64631

Accession Number: 1970.597

Cast iron base with double treadle foot with initials "CW." Folding tabletop with three square facade drawers on right side. Machine mounted on top with hole in surface for belt to treadle, machine patents marked.

Date: 1871

Maker: Willcox & Gibbs (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), iron (metal), steel (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 64632

Accession Number: 1970.598

Wardrobe

Wardrobe with scroll pediment (finial missing). Hinged doors with molded panels, single long drawer, plain skirt, bracket lets, clothes pole inside.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64633

Accession Number: 1970.599

Chaise Lounge

Upholstered and slip covered chaise lounge; shaped back and long arm; open side and foot. Four turned painted feat with castors. Maroon and blue striped tufted upholstery beneath pink slip cover.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64634

Accession Number: 1970.600

Table Lamp

Round, molded base with straight, cylindrical shaft. Flared shape of opaque yellow glass with pierced metal overlay and shaped finial.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 64635

Accession Number: 1970.601

Portrait of Sylvia Holt

Portrait of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945) as an infant; under glass; round gilt frame. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64636

Accession Number: 1970.602

Photograph

Gilt base metal rectangular frame; glass, black and white photograph of Sylvia Holt (1889-1945). Head and shoulders, full face view of dark haired young woman in square necked dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64637

Accession Number: 1970.603

Portait of Constance Holt

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; portrait of Constance Holt (1879-1968) as an infant surrounded by flowers. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64638

Accession Number: 1970.604

Painting

Rectangular wooden frame; glass; fresco depiction of the Richardson cousins (Alexander: 1881-1881; Lucy 1879?; Gardner 1884?; Dorothy 1887?) as infants on light blue background. Taken from the ceiling of the Bowen's Brooklyn house at 90 Willow Street.

Date: 1887

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 64639

Accession Number: 1970.605

Photograph

Black and white group photograph under glass in plain black, molded frame. Taken on front steps of Bowen House. Label on rear reads: Back (L to R) Stuart Holt, Hamilton Holt, Alexiina Holt. Middle: Rose Holt, Lucy Richardson, Grace Holt, Ethen Brown [possibly Ethel Bowen b. 1879], Henry Holt. Front:...

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64640

Accession Number: 1970.606

Fireplace Brush

Turned shaft with knob finial; shaped, molded ferrule; fan shaped bristle brush. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64641

Accession Number: 1970.607

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64642

Accession Number: 1970.608.1

Armchair

Armchair. Woven rattan wicker, pink satin upholstery. Continuous braiding from crest to front of arms; rectangular shaped seat with rounded back; boxed and buttoned seat cushion; buttoned back cushion; bowed front skirt; cyma-curved side skirt. Rests on six bulbous feet. Label underneath seat fram...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Wakefield Rattan Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: rattan, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64643

Accession Number: 1970.608.2

Table Mat

Round, white table mat with scalloped border; yellow satin stitch embroidered geometric and floral wide border.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 64644

Accession Number: 1970.610

Table

Round overhanging top with beaded skirt; four fluted tapered legs on crossed rectangular stretchers. Modified spool feet.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64645

Accession Number: 1970.611

Bed

Rectangular headboard with shaped crest and applied, pierced cartouche and medallions. Turned finials above floral corner blocks. Shaped side rails with applied oval, decorative molding. Secondary foot board with applied foliate carving which does not echo the headboard.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64646

Accession Number: 1970.612

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers with a low back crest and overhanging, molded top; six graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Straight legs with casters. Heavy varnished coat.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 64647

Accession Number: 1970.613

Plaque

Stamped copper plaque, framed; An award to Constance Holt by Rollins College - The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. Portrays two male figures in classical garb below which is a presentation inscription. Wooden frame.

Date: 1925-1960

Maker: Roine, J. E. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64648

Accession Number: 1970.614

Bedspread

Rectangular, white-on-white candle work bedspread with central floral medallion surrounded by foliate forms and geometric borders. Twisted fringe.

Date: 1925-1974

Maker: Bates (Maker)

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64649

Accession Number: 1970.615

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65653

Accession Number: 1970.1220.1

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65654

Accession Number: 1970.1220.2

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65655

Accession Number: 1970.1220.3

Porch Rocking Chair

High caned back; curved crest; bowed flat arms; green

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65656

Accession Number: 1970.1221.1

Porch Rocking Chair

High caned back; curved crest; bowed flat arms; green

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65657

Accession Number: 1970.1221.2

Porch Bench

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned trellis; scoop caned seat; green

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65658

Accession Number: 1970.1222.1

Porch Bench

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned trellis; scoop caned seat; green

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65659

Accession Number: 1970.1222.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; u shape with 4 attached ball finials; wicker caned sides

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65660

Accession Number: 1970.1223

Hall Mirror

Tall back; molded cornice; floral carving; shelves; paneled; white

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65661

Accession Number: 1970.1225

Baby Carriage

Wicker; round curved edge; hood; grey with lt. yellow upholstery

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65662

Accession Number: 1970.1226

Park Bench

Plank seat; cast iron arm rests; foliate; trefoil splayed feet

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65663

Accession Number: 1970.1227

Wallpaper

Daisy blossoms & buds; olive grassy ground with dk. green stems

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: AFTER Morris (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65664

Accession Number: 1970.1228A

Border Wallpaper

Bl. iris on meandering green & gold vine; yelwith grn ground; sm. medalln

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: AFTER Morris (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65665

Accession Number: 1970.1228B

Wallpaper

Meandering 5 petal tan & white blossms; green stems; lt. bl. ground

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65666

Accession Number: 1970.1229A

Border Wallpaper

Stylized vine; yellow & pink blossoms; lt. bl. ctr. stripe; rope mtf

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65667

Accession Number: 1970.1229B

Baby Stroller

Basket-like; for 2 children; braided finish; 4 spoked wheels

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: F. A. Whitney Carriage Co. (Maker)

Material: caning, iron (metal), maple (wood)

GUSN: 65668

Accession Number: 1970.1230

House Model

2 tone green house; 3 green. gothic gables ea. side; ctr. porch

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Paul Holt, 1868-1895 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65669

Accession Number: 1970.1232

Wagon-drawn Rake

Bent wood form; forked shaft; cross bar with nailed & tenon teeth

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65670

Accession Number: 1970.1233

Lantern

Trapezoidal; tin frame; 4 red white & bl. panels; panes with many motfs

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 65671

Accession Number: 1970.1300

Statue

Man on rearing horse; holds wooden lance; black wood pedestal

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 65672

Accession Number: 1934.221

Candlestick

Lt. bl. with white dec. ribbed bell shape; white. sprig chain; oval rsrvs

Date: 1900

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 65673

Accession Number: 1949.1090.1

Candlestick

Lt. bl. with white dec. ribbed bell shape; white. sprig chain; oval rsrvs

Date: 1900

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 65674

Accession Number: 1949.1090.2

Table Mat

Rectangular; cotton gauze backing; crm. silk damask floral embroidery

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, gauze, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65675

Accession Number: 1982.89

Footed Bowl

Rounded foot with high kick; interior gilt; exterior with white flowers and vines

Date: 1891-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), silvered glass, silver (metal)

GUSN: 65676

Accession Number: 1986.877

Painting

Yng. man; black hair; short beard; black suit & cravat; red chair

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65677

Accession Number: 1966.479

Painting

Yng. man; black hair; jacket, bow & print vest; brown eyes; red face

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65678

Accession Number: 1966.478

Painting of a Ship

Schooner; black hull, gold volutes; four masts; American flag; blue sky.

Date: 1900

Maker: Stubbs, W. P. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 65679

Accession Number: 1918.1429

Side Chair

Side chair. Walnut, woolen velvet upholstery. Carved seat back; turned stiles; green velvet upholstered back and seat.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65680

Accession Number: 1920.369

Side Chair

Round. arched crest continuous to stiles; pierced splat; florals

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cherry (wood), cotton (textile), mahogany (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 65681

Accession Number: 1929.82

Portrait of a Man

Waist-length portrait of an elderly man with sword at his left. Wears a wide collar and 17th century dress.

Date: 1890

Maker: Smith, Henry Wright, b. 1828 (Maker) AFTER Rembrandt (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65682

Accession Number: 1929.664

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