Historic New England

Candlestick

Flat circular drip pan, turned stem w/ faceted elements, wide octagonal stepped base. B: Possibly reproduction.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26110

Accession Number: 1966.1370AB

Molded octagonal candlestick w/ shape carried out from base to top. Decoration of incised lines on base. Rings and reels above base. Mid section is inverted baluster swelling to large ring then a reel. At base of cup is ring below elongated vase form. Rings at top. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26111

Accession Number: 1966.1371

Candlestick

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26112

Accession Number: 1966.1372

Plaque

Oval shaped bust length high-relief portrait of George III, in profile facing right. Polychrome painted surface on green field w/ red, yellow border design. Painted black wood and gesso frame w/ gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 26113

Accession Number: 1966.1380

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George II, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1382).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26114

Accession Number: 1966.1381

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George I, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1381).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26115

Accession Number: 1966.1382

Looking Glass

Oval form. Hepplewhite-style. Gilt and gesso molded frame. Central urn, scroll and leaf finial with gilt gesso and wire blue-ball like swags decoration cascading down side. Drop finial in elongated floral motif.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26116

Accession Number: 1966.1383

Looking glass

Vertical rectangular form. Gilt and gesso frame w/ beaded and spearhead border. Each corner squared w/ floral medallion. Agricultural trophy finial w/ central basket of produce and tools at sides. Floral swag down each side. Original backboard pieced w/ 2 oak cleats, 18th c. nails.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26117

Accession Number: 1966.1384

Needlework picture

A needlework picture depicting a white urn or vase of flowers on a brown-colored ground, in a stylized polychrome "tree-of-life" form with a bird of paradise in the top branches. The needlework is laid out in a vertically-oriented rectangle, framed in a modern wood frame and is under glass.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26118

Accession Number: 1966.1385

Carpet

Soumak carpet. Effect is of "braided" wefts. 3 rows red-covered warps finish sides. Fringe finishes ends--it is made of knotted warps and includes some braids. Center has 9 diamond-shaped medallions w/ 8-pointed stars and latchhooks. 2 borders (sm.) then border of same motifs, surrounded by one more...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26119

Accession Number: 1966.1386

Candlestick

Round base w/ sharp turned rings. Rings below an urn w/ twisted fluting. Urn topped by fluted column. Reel form below top w/ brass cup. B has old black paint in grooves and old green baize on bottom. A has same general form but scale and quality of detail is different. Queen Anne style.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26120

Accession Number: 1966.1387AB

Tureen with Lid, Stand and Ladle

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire design of shepherd with flock, floral border design; lid(B) has lion handle and notch for ladle; (A)tureen has lion head handle on either end, tureen and lid octagonal; (C) ladle has round bowl, handle flaring and curving downward at end. (D)Octagonal p...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26271

Accession Number: 1966.1437.5A-D

Side chair

Chippendale style. Yoke shaped crest rail w/ rounded ears. Pierced splat in Gothic style w/ minimal surface carving. Shaped stiles ending in chamfered rear legs canted outward. Broad squared seat w/ black leather upholstery stuffed w/ curled horsehair (no springs), over seat rail w/ two rows of bras...

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26275

Accession Number: 1942.1210

Shawl

Cashmere throw with paisley border, rust and hunter green accents wrapped in a dry cleaning

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool)

GUSN: 26276

Accession Number: 1986.1389

Corner chair

Corner chair. Mahogany, rust-colored modern velvet upholstery. Vase-shaped splats, shaped skirt, turned baluster shaped stretchers and supports. Rests on cabriole front leg and plain turned back and side legs, all of which have pad feet.

Date: 1740-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26278

Accession Number: 1994.116

Sewing Table

Renaissance Revival sewing table with green baize top, barrel-shaped storage compartment, and medial shelf. Turned legs and stretchers, drop finials.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, baize

GUSN: 26279

Accession Number: 1936.323

Doily

Pink, white, green cotton; crocheted thread; center round/floral medallion in ring of eight smaller motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 26280

Accession Number: 1932.50

Doily

White linen; 1" crimped fringe edging; yellow bird on white, peach and pale green flowering branches embroidered in silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26281

Accession Number: 1937.308

Set of Handkerchiefs

Set of twelve jhandkerchiefs. White linen; one-inch hem all around with drawnwork header; framed natural scenes embroidered in gold silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26282

Accession Number: 1937.316L

Doily

White linen ground; blue and green floral sprays tied with three white and yellow bows embroidered in silk; scalloped edges embroidered in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26283

Accession Number: 1937.317

Music cabinet

Large rectangular cabinet with inlaid basket of fruit inset in oval molding in door; walnut and burl walnut veneer with painted black moldings and gilt incised decoration.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, inlay (process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26284

Accession Number: 1941.341

Micromosaic Table

Neo Grec stand [a] with marble scagliola top [b] with small round Roman scenes and birds in a basket. Walnut incised pedestal with acanthus leaves and gilt highlights.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), scagliola, marble (rock)

GUSN: 26285

Accession Number: 1933.1254AB

Sideboard

Mahogany sideboard with brass inlay, two carved semi-circular forms in front of wells on sides; carved legs with acanthus leaves and carved paw feet. Use of tripartite molding typical of Seymour, as well as splines on through tenons on back of sideboard.

Date: 1815-1817

Maker: Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker) Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26286

Accession Number: 1929.362

Center table

Center table. Mahogany. Molded circular top. Four pillar legs. Rests on shelved base with four hairy paw feet with thick knuckles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26287

Accession Number: 1999.25

Secretary

Aesthetic-style fall-front desk made of walnut with veneered maple panels. Pierced brass hinges and other brass hardware and carved shells applied to lower section. Secondary wood is pine.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26288

Accession Number: 1999.26AB

Dining table

Dining table. Oak. Rectangular top rests on four square legs; base consists of two members at narrow ends of table joined by single central stretcher.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26289

Accession Number: 1999.27

Sideboard

Sideboard. Oak. Four pillars in front of mirror; base has four drawers with glass knobs and two cabinets with brass knobs and central space with scrolled leaf brackets. Rests on spade feet.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26290

Accession Number: 1999.28

Sideboard

Sideboard. Oak. Shaped crest rail; molded top; three drawers with turned oak knobs; shaped skirt with ogee and cyma curves.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Goldthwait Furniture Co. (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26291

Accession Number: 1999.29

Side table

Side table. Oak. Rectangular molded top; rests on turned pillar legs with two semicircular stretchers joined to central lengthwise stretcher and bun feet.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26292

Accession Number: 1999.30

Fireplace mantel

Wood fireplace mantel (a) with frame [b] and mirror (c). Mantel and frame painted white with applied carved scrolls, shell, cherub and foliate ornament. Brass brackets for attaching to wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 26293

Accession Number: 1999.31A-C

Sofa

Sofa. Part of parlor suite. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs with carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26294

Accession Number: 1999.32.1

Arm chair

Part of parlor suite. Upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs w/ carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26295

Accession Number: 1999.32.2

Chair

Chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Part of parlor suite that includes upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs. Carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26296

Accession Number: 1999.32.3

Chair

Chair. Mahogany, velvet upholstery. Part of parlor suite that includes upholstered sofa, arm chair, and two chairs. Carved mahogany frame (pierced ribbon and beaded crest rails, fluted stiles and front legs, curved back legs, acanthus leaf arm termini and knees); orange uncut patterned velvet.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 26297

Accession Number: 1999.32.4

Arm chair

Arm chair. Mahogany, brocade upholstery. Carved crest rail; three pierced splats; scrolled arms. Beige brocade upholstery in red, yellow, white floral pattern.Rests on cabriole front legs with paw feet; back legs swept back.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 26298

Accession Number: 1999.33

Table

Mahogany side table with veneered and molded square top, fretwork, and brass hairy paw feet. Circular molded bottom tier with turned stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26299

Accession Number: 1999.34

Table

Circular occasional table. Part of a set with matching mirror. Wood painted white with gilding. Gilded egg-and-dart molding, beaded swags, and bellflowers; circular bottom tier with scrolled stretchers.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26300

Accession Number: 1999.35.1

Mirror

Mirror. Part of a set with matching occasional table. Wood painted white with gilding, compositin, and wire. Applied and carved scrolled moldings, urn, flame finial, shell, and ribbon. Composition bellflower swags painted gold. Brass brackets for attaching to wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26301

Accession Number: 1999.35.2

Table

Table. Oak. Square top with egg-and-dart molding; curved legs braced with serpentine bottom tier.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26302

Accession Number: 1999.36

Bed

Bed. Mahogany. Veneered headboard and footboard with urn, Greek key, and palmette motifs turned stiles fitted with detachable carved finials and carved with flowers, leaves, reeding and special fluting.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26303

Accession Number: 1999.37A-D

Looking glass

Looking glass. Veneered mahogany. Scrolled border and pierced and gilt inset shell.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26304

Accession Number: 1999.38

Bracket shelf

Wood bracket shelf with molded edge, carved eagle on bouquet, painted gold. Brass brackets to attach to wall.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26305

Accession Number: 1999.39

Serving tray

Black-painted oval sheet iron tray w/ gold-painted rim and circular ornamentation on 4 "sides".

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 26306

Accession Number: 1998.4476

Doily

White linen doily w/ white thread bound scalloped edges. Just inside edge repeat pattern of white-cotton satin-stitched curling fronds w/ eyelets.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 26307

Accession Number: 1998.4477

Umbrella

Navy-blue cotton umbrella w/ white and blue geometric patten around edge. Handle is made of wood and painted blue and white. Steel stays and blue transparent blue top and [?].

Date: 1866-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), plastic (organic material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26308

Accession Number: 1998.6387

Basket

Shallow, circular, brown wicker basket w/out handle.

Date: 1880-1964

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 26309

Accession Number: 1998.6388

Chandler Farm

Landscape scene of Chandler Farm, Pomfret, Connecticut. White farmhouse is distance with scattered gray and red outbuildings. Cows in foreground, rolling green hills in distance. Wood, gesso, and gilt frame.

Date: 1858

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26310

Accession Number: 1990.193

Woodstock Hill

Landscape painting of Woodstock Hill in Woodstock, Connecticut. Painted by James J. Sawyer in 1859.

Date: 1859

Maker: Sawyer, James J., 1813-1888 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26311

Accession Number: 1993.858

BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26312

Accession Number: 1919.896

Sideboard

Sheraton sideboard.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26314

Accession Number: 1951.151

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