Historic New England

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

Chair

Chair with five round spindles back between incised upper and lower rails. Caned seat. Turned front legs and two front stretchers, one round stretcher in rear and two on each side.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64650

Accession Number: 1970.616

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Baby portrait, bust length, facing left. Brown curly hair, chubby face with rosy cheeks. Undefined blue and brown field.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64651

Accession Number: 1970.617.1

Painting

Plain oval molded frame with velvet backing and a hinged ovoid ring at the top for hanging. Under glass. Young girl, bust length view, facing right. Long brown hair and brown eyes. Somber countenance.

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64652

Accession Number: 1970.617.2

Painting

Oval miniature portrait in polychrome enema of a young boy (about ten years old). Bust length, facing slightly let with light brown hair, chubby face, black tie and white collar. Oval surround of gold with rope twist edge. Hinged hook at top for chain; pin elements missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64653

Accession Number: 1970.618

Brass Souvenir

Circular stamped form with relief decoration in the form of a wreath enclosing bust of Charles Dickens. Logo for hanging at the top.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 64654

Accession Number: 1970.619

Reliquary

Wood carved insets featuring a low-relief of Madonna and Child in circular reserve surrounded by a medallion featuring eleven saints with a Slavic script, under glass enclosed in a six point star brass case with red and aqua paste (?) gems, tracery motif.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64655

Accession Number: 1970.620

Painting

Enamel wash hand painted portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Waist length view, facing ¾ left. Blue and brown ground. Circular gilt brass frame with palmetto like motif and beaded border. Surmounted by eagle and ribbon bow.

Date: 1890

Maker: Fremont, G. (Artist)

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64656

Accession Number: 1970.621

Placecard

Set of 37 (.1-.37) rectangular white cards, creased across the center. Red and green printed rose motif pasted as a decoration in each lower left corner. Thirty two cards are blank (.1-.32); five cards with handwritten ink inscription (.33: Mrs. George Holt, .34: Mrs. Henry Holt, .35 Mrs. Richards...

Date: 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood pulp paper, pulp (modified plant material)

GUSN: 64657

Accession Number: 1970.622

Photograph

Reproduction black and white photograph of bust-length full face view of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a younger man, possibly as Governor of New York. Framed over another photograph. Black wooden frame. Promotional or souvenir type photograph.

Date: 1935

Maker: Berns, David (Copyright holder) Louis F. Dow, Co. (Maker)

GUSN: 64658

Accession Number: 1970.623

Daguerreotype Portrait

Molded composition hinged cover with relief design of rococo floral cartouche in a rectangular reserve with cyma curves. Interior of velvet lining with a cut-out floral design. Encloses a Daguerreotype under glass with an oval gilt brass mat. Depicts seated young woman, ¾ length view, in a dark sati...

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 64659

Accession Number: 1970.624

Account Book

An account book of James A. D'Arcy/962 Eddy St/Providence, R.I., showing time worked and materials used at various locations, beginning May 29, 1905 through July 1906. Lined or ruled paper with beige cardboard cover labeled The Gem.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64660

Accession Number: 1970.625

Daguerreotype Portrait

Maroon leatherette-covered hinged case with embossed floral and scroll decoration. Oval mat missing. Image is of a wrist length view of a woman in dark satin (?) cape with flat collar. Full face, slightly facing left. Glass marked at lower left corner Covill MFG Co/Extra

Date: 1865

Maker: Covill Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs), imitation leather

GUSN: 64661

Accession Number: 1970.626

Miniature Portrait

Oval bust-length portrait of a young woman with ringlet hairstyle and high bodice white drop shoulder dress. In later frame with ball feet and beaded edge.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 64662

Accession Number: 1970.627

Portrait of Stuart Holt

Photograph of pastel portrait of Stuart Holt (1876-1900) in brown tones; ¾ portrait bust with high collar and checkered tie in brown toned suit jacket with short lapels; set in oval frame and rectangular matting. Wood frame with thin gold colored inner frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64663

Accession Number: 1970.628

Drawing

Colored sketch of Bowen House from southeast, includes porte-cochere and rear ell with branches in upper left corner, architectural details accented in pink and green; otherwise body of house is uncolored. Set in black molded modern frame. .

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64664

Accession Number: 1970.629

Plate

One of a set of three plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64665

Accession Number: 1970.630.1

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64666

Accession Number: 1970.630.2

Plate

One of a set of three varied plates. Baronet pattern; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg ...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64667

Accession Number: 1970.630.3

Bowl

Baronet patterned bowl; one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64668

Accession Number: 1970.630.4

Food Dome

Plate dome with applied rose grip and a one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64669

Accession Number: 1970.630.10

Teapot

Teapot, sugar bowl and dome all surmounted with applied rose grip on white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and one dome.

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64670

Accession Number: 1970.630.5

Cup and Saucer

Cup and saucer set with one inch pink border accented with dark pink line on either side. Transfer floral bouquet of roses, peonies, and other assorted blossoms on a white body. Part of a breakfast set of three plates, one bowl, one teapot, one cup and saucer, one egg cup, one cream pitcher, and on...

Date: 1945-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 64671

Accession Number: 1970.630.6

Corner Chair

Corner upholstered chair with pie shaped seat and back. Rounded arms with carved oriental panels. Chinoiserie upholstery. Four tapered legs with brass casters.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), silk (textile), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 64972

Accession Number: 1970.433

Side Chair

In the Japanese taste. Modified cloud-scroll crest rain with incised line beading, conforming stiles enclosing in circular upholstered splat flanked by carved dragon on left and crescent on right, and surmounting supporting crossbars. Over-upholstered square seat rails. Ring-turned frontal legs; rea...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64973

Accession Number: 1970.439

Portiere

Machine woven pile, maroon, brown, and gold predominating. Elongated symmetrical panel of stylized meandering floral vine repeating vertically and emanating from a stepped pedestal base with similar stylized floral motif. Maroon ground. Border is large stylized blossoms on back ground with secondary...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 64974

Accession Number: 1970.655.1

Portiere

Machine woven pile, maroon, brown, and gold predominating. Elongated symmetrical panel of stylized meandering floral vine repeating vertically and emanating from a stepped pedestal base with similar stylized floral motif. Maroon ground. Border is large stylized blossoms on back ground with secondary...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 64975

Accession Number: 1970.655.2

Bed Cover

Gold/tan; beige & olv. scrolling forms; red&pnk sunbursts; batting

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64976

Accession Number: 1970.838

Bed

Rectangular high hdboard; leafy carvngs; finials; sim. ftbrd; burl panls

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64977

Accession Number: 1970.839

Rocking Chair

Square back; ears; 3rows bulb, ring spindles; arms; cream damask uphl

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64978

Accession Number: 1970.840

Desk Lamp

Square stepped base; concave tapered square shaft; tubular green shade

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 64979

Accession Number: 1970.841

Letter Rack

Bl. ground with olive scrollwork; square base; 3 tiers with curved edges

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64980

Accession Number: 1970.842.1

Inkstand

Bl. ground with olive scrollwork; scrolled tiers; 2wells, penholder

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64981

Accession Number: 1970.842.2

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait, bust length of a middle aged man with moustache, facing left

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64982

Accession Number: 1970.843

Photograph

Black and white photograph of an interior view, wherein a woman stands with her back to the viewer, head in profile, wearing a lace cape

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64983

Accession Number: 1970.844

Photograph

Black and white photograph of an elderly man with a moustache, sitting with hands on table

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64984

Accession Number: 1970.845

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a woman with a fan and a handkerchief, wearing an elaborate dress by a column

Date: 1886-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64985

Accession Number: 1970.846

Photograph

Black and whte photographic portrait of an elderly couple surrounded by children

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Klier, Charles (Framer)

GUSN: 64986

Accession Number: 1970.847

Writing Table

Rectangular; 1drawer; trstl. base; shelf with 3pierced scrolls; 3cols. ea. side

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Gilman & Tuttle (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64987

Accession Number: 1970.849

Picture

Brown tone; couple in elizabethean dress kneel by madonna in grotto

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Cutlers Art Store (Framer)

GUSN: 64988

Accession Number: 1970.850

Framed Letters

Pair of letters to Hamilton Holt

Date: 1916

Maker: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 (Author) Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (Author)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64989

Accession Number: 1970.851

Side Chair

Yoke crest; ears; pierced. splat with 5 vertical elements; tan seat; plain legs

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64990

Accession Number: 1970.852.1

Side Chair

Yoke crest; ears; pierced. splat with 5 vertical elements; tan seat; plain legs

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64991

Accession Number: 1970.852.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; rounded; 4drawers; ovoid moldng; arched mirror with scroll brckts

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64992

Accession Number: 1970.853

Small Box

Rectangular; rounded corners; hinged lid; top:pierced leafy decoration

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tortoise shell

GUSN: 64993

Accession Number: 1970.854

Hatpin Holder

Conical; squat circular body; ring at foot; gilt stars & banding

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 64994

Accession Number: 1970.855

Candlestick

White with blue, yellow, and orange floral scrolls and banding

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64995

Accession Number: 1970.856.1

Candlestick

White with blue, yellow, and orange floral scrolls and banding.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64996

Accession Number: 1970.856.2

Table Cover

Rectangular panel with edging 3 sides; 3attached panls with openwork hems

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 64997

Accession Number: 1970.857

Dressing Glass

3sq. framed mirrors; woodland scns. reverse; hinged, with feet

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64998

Accession Number: 1970.858

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