Historic New England

Hand Mirror

Blue letters; rectangular head; ribbed frame; handle with curved end

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70306

Accession Number: 1969.2217

Writing Table

Rectangular top, round crnrs; 1 drawer, beaded edge; tressle legs; shpd stret

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), cedar (wood), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 70307

Accession Number: 1969.2218

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70308

Accession Number: 1969.2219.1

Candlestick

Sq base, canted crnrs; step-molded circular foot; ring turned body

Date: 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70309

Accession Number: 1969.2219.2

Inkstand

Rectangular footed tray, rams head motif; urn shpd recept; glass liner

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 70310

Accession Number: 1969.2221

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230

Bookcase

Shpd crst; rectangular; 4 shlvs; lwr comprt; bracket feet; pierced sides

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70321

Accession Number: 1969.2231

Fireplace Shovel

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; cylindrical shaft; bell-shaped body

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70322

Accession Number: 1969.2232.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; 2 hngd cylindrical shafts; flt circular ends

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70323

Accession Number: 1969.2232.2

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70324

Accession Number: 1969.2233.1

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70325

Accession Number: 1969.2233.2

Fire Screen

Wire mesh; four folding, hinged panels; 2 bale handles

Date: 1875-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy), metal, wire

GUSN: 70326

Accession Number: 1969.2234

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70327

Accession Number: 1969.2235.1

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70328

Accession Number: 1969.2235.2

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Bed

Arched head and foot boards with applied foliage and fruit; applied mold; shaped.

Date: 1845-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70080

Accession Number: 1969.2825

Rocking Chair

Scrolled back, crest, curved arms; shaped legs; balloon; ruralmotif

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), cotton (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 70081

Accession Number: 1969.2827

Easy Chair

Easy chair with blue tufted upholstery and round tilted back; Continuous arms; Serpentine seat rail; craved front legs

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), hemp (fiber), horsehair, straw (plant material), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 70082

Accession Number: 1969.3222

Cheval Mirror

Wht; fluted cylin stiles; berry motif swivels; shaped crst

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70083

Accession Number: 1969.3245

Bookcase

Scroll and curve sides; 3 graduated shelves

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70084

Accession Number: 1969.3247.1

Bookcase

Scroll and curve sides; 3 graduated shelves

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70085

Accession Number: 1969.3247.2

Chair

Cut down barrel frame; circular seat with removable lid; green, red cream floral

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wood (plant material), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 70086

Accession Number: 1969.3249

Sofa

Serp back; sing rolled arm; overstuffed; red, crm, tufted; turned legs

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), cotton (textile), horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70087

Accession Number: 1969.3251

Candlestand

Octag hngd top, simil medalion; vase turned post; shpd tripod legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bird's-eye maple, brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70088

Accession Number: 1969.3258

Figurine

Female figure in classical dress with mandoline; seated on stump

Date: 1865

Maker: Possibly Combos, J. (Maker) Possibly Combos, J. (Vendor)

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70089

Accession Number: 1969.3265

Four-poster Bed

Oct posts, marlborough legs; pln tester frame with rods for curtn

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 70090

Accession Number: 1969.3277

Chair

Square back; white frame; red, white geometric motifs; turned legs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70091

Accession Number: 1969.3283

Chair

Arched crest, curved arms, turned spindles, legs, stretchers; bell seat

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), caning, pressboard

GUSN: 70092

Accession Number: 1969.3284.1

Chair

Arched crest, curved arms, turned spindles, legs, stretchers; bell seat

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), caning, pressboard

GUSN: 70093

Accession Number: 1969.3284.2

Easy Chair

Curved back; tufted, overstuffed; straight arms; turned front legs; red

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), silk (textile), damask, upholstering

GUSN: 70094

Accession Number: 1969.3293

Sofa

Sofa with straight back and rolled arms. Overstuffed and tufted. Turned legs. Pink cover.

Date: 1862

Maker: Leon Marcotte & Co. (Vendor)

Material: black walnut (wood), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 70095

Accession Number: 1969.3308

Wall Mirror

Rectangular mirror with shpd crst, sides; foliate, floral motifs; p. drps

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70096

Accession Number: 1969.3315

Bed

Bed. Stained hardwood. Low turned posts; shaped headboard; ring- and-vase-turned foot rail.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Possibly Paine Furniture Company (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 70097

Accession Number: 1969.3316

Pedestal

Black; turned; flat top; circular; green bottom

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70098

Accession Number: 1969.3680

Piano Stool

Circular dish, adjustable seat; steel shaft; turned legs; claw ball feet; black

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: A. Merriam & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), painting (coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70099

Accession Number: 1969.3681

Towel Rack

Rectangular end frames with flared leg; 5 connecting dowels; white

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70100

Accession Number: 1969.3682

Windsor Chair

Tablet-top Windsor side chair painted black with a rounded crest, one slat with four spindles, a scrolled plank seat, and turned legs and stretchers.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70101

Accession Number: 1969.3683

Slat-back Chair

Grain finish; two plain slats; shaped seat; rectangular tapered legs; rectangular stretcher

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70102

Accession Number: 1969.3684

Windsor Chair

Windsor side chair with a rounded plank crest, spindle back, plank seat, turned legs, and a natural finish.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 70103

Accession Number: 1969.3685.1

Windsor Chair

Windsor side chair with a rounded plank crest, spindle back, plank seat, turned legs, and a natural finish.

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 70104

Accession Number: 1969.3685.2

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