Historic New England

SHUTTER FASTENER

Two-piece construction; flat, bean one end and scrolled on the other; blue paint; spike's end is curled.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 48844

Accession Number: 1973.188A

PINTLE

White paint; possibly cast, with arrow on spike end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 48845

Accession Number: 1973.188B

Nail

Four cut finish nails of the triangular variety.

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), iron (metal)

GUSN: 48846

Accession Number: 1973.188E

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48847

Accession Number: 1973.189.1

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48848

Accession Number: 1973.189.2

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48849

Accession Number: 1973.189.3

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 48850

Accession Number: 1973.189.4

Veil

No description

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 48851

Accession Number: 1973.191

Purse

Finely knitted purse with heavy beading featuring town buildings at bottom and floral design on top; silk plaid top with ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48852

Accession Number: 1973.192

Pitcher

Porcelain pitcher with a blue body. Gilt painted accents. Foliate molded border around the rim. Hunting scene adorns the body.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 48853

Accession Number: 1973.193

Mustard Pot with Lid and Attached Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 48854

Accession Number: 1973.194AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 48855

Accession Number: 1973.196AB

Button

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48858

Accession Number: 1973.200

Calling Card Case

Case (A) and cards (B).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48859

Accession Number: 1973.201AB

Needle Case

American flag needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48860

Accession Number: 1973.202

Needle Case

Round leather needle case.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 48861

Accession Number: 1973.205

Scissors

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48862

Accession Number: 1973.207

Jewelry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48865

Accession Number: 1973.211

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 48866

Accession Number: 1973.212

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf Dining Table. Maple, white pine. Circular top with two drop leaves, shaped skirts, cabriole legs with two swing legs. Rests on pad feet.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48869

Accession Number: 1973.303

Card table. Mahogany with light and darkwood inlay. Circular rails and top; side circular rail features unidentified wood inlay in checkered stringing, with crossed branches at center; inlaid composs ros inlay of unidentified wood. Rests on tapered legs that display inlaid stringing.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 48870

Accession Number: 1973.304

Card Table

Card table with tapered legs and inlay. Straight rails wtih round corners with inlaide oval in tablet; moded and shaped top.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), black cherry (wood), inlay (process), veneer

GUSN: 48871

Accession Number: 1973.305

Sewing Table

Rope-twist and ring-turned legs; ball feet; two drawers with beaded edges and wooden knobs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48872

Accession Number: 1973.306

Table

Cabriole legs, snake feet; urn and column pillar, circular top, replaced latch

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: black cherry (wood), graining

GUSN: 48875

Accession Number: 1973.331

Rocking Chair

Tall, ladderback, scrolled arms, balloon-shaped, rush seat, painted inlay design.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 48876

Accession Number: 1973.337

Sofa

Sofa. Carved eagle heads flank each side of rectangular back: scrolled arms with palmette carving; black haircloth upholstery with decorative brass nailhead border. Rests on wing-carved supports above paw feet.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 48878

Accession Number: 1973.339

Commode

Upper "sink" with lid, one drawer; lower cupboard with door, applied split spindles, shaped skirt. Painted brown.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 48880

Accession Number: 1973.371.1

Table

Turned legs; one long drawer; rectangular top with canted corners; scrolled splashboard with floral stencil

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48884

Accession Number: 1973.377

Rocking Windsor Chair

Fancy rocking chair. Maple, pine seat, yellow paint over red paint. Five-arrow back, step-down crest, scroll arms, shaped and scooped seat, tapered legs, long rockers. Painted yellow over red. Pine seat.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48885

Accession Number: 1973.392

Teapot with cover

Pearlware teapot with lid. Black transfer-print pattern of a stag with field and house in the distance. Border of flowers, swag and tassels. Hand-painted blue edge around pot rim and spout.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 48886

Accession Number: 1973.396AB

Teapot with lid

Pearlware teapot with lid. Black transfer-print pattern of a stag with field and house in the distance. Border of flowers, swag and tassels. Hand-painted blue edge around pot rim and spout.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 48887

Accession Number: 1973.397AB

Chest

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 48889

Accession Number: 1973.408

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49101

Accession Number: 1974.151

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49102

Accession Number: 1974.152

Utensil

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49103

Accession Number: 1974.153A-C

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49104

Accession Number: 1974.154A

Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49105

Accession Number: 1974.154C

Trumpet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49106

Accession Number: 1974.155

Ax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49107

Accession Number: 1974.156

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49108

Accession Number: 1974.157

Horse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49109

Accession Number: 1974.158

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49110

Accession Number: 1974.160

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49111

Accession Number: 1974.161A

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49112

Accession Number: 1974.161B

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49113

Accession Number: 1974.161C

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49114

Accession Number: 1974.162A

FLOOR

Sample of "Wills-ite" sanitary flooring sold by Waldo Brothers, Boston. Some combination of cement and other firm materials.

Date: 1900-1933 ?

Maker: Waldo Brothers (Maker)

Material: cement (construction material), composition (material)

GUSN: 49120

Accession Number: 1974.165

Dress

Purple check bodice and skirt with fragments of silk.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 49121

Accession Number: 1974.166

Shoe Rack

Hanging shoe rack made of canvass with stitched red shoe designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 49122

Accession Number: 1974.167

Folding Fan & Box

FAN (A): Abalone sticks and guards, carved with floral spray painted gold and silver; ivory chiffon leaf with lace borders forming medallions; side medallions painted with cherubs and birds; center has femeale figure, cherubs, birds, all in pastels; mother of pearl washers, metal ring; white grosgr...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: Creusy, E. (Maker)

Material: abalone shell, carving (processes), chiffon, lace (needlework), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 49123

Accession Number: 1974.168AB

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