Historic New England

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72729

Accession Number: 1969.4412.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72730

Accession Number: 1969.4412.2

Washstand

Rectangular; shaped back; scrolled towl rack supports; upper shelf, lower with drawer

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), linoleum, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72731

Accession Number: 1969.4412.3

Library Table

Rectangular paneld top; feather motif edge; 1 drawer; twist turned legs, mushroom feet

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72732

Accession Number: 1969.4430

Sewing Machine

Rectangular sewing machine wtih a hinged top, front storage compartment; machine stored interior hinge

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: black walnut (wood), painting (coating), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), metal

GUSN: 72733

Accession Number: 1969.4431

Daybed

Low; rectangular; hingd lid with inter compart; overall floral; detach pil

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: down, maple (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72734

Accession Number: 1969.4432

Basin

Wht; circular, deep well, wide thick lip; footed

Date: 1866

Maker: Havre (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72735

Accession Number: 1969.4433

Plant Stand

Rectangular top with raised sides, turned legs; separate table top with black painted metal liner. Casters on feet.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72736

Accession Number: 1969.4434.1

Plant Stand

Plant stand with a rectangular well; high green sides with liner; plain skirts; turned legs, casters

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72737

Accession Number: 1969.4434.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; upper shelf with turned spindles, four slots; tround stiles, legs; casters

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72738

Accession Number: 1969.4583

Tea Caddy

Cylindrical tea caddy with gilt floral motif.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72739

Accession Number: 1969.1139

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72740

Accession Number: 1969.1155.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72741

Accession Number: 1969.1155.2

Artificial Fruit

Pur, green; cluster of grapes, stem, tendrils

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 72743

Accession Number: 1969.1198

Inkwell

Dk patina; hngd lid, shallow well, footed; risen christ, crusader

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72744

Accession Number: 1969.1239

Paper Knife

Letter opener with inlaid marquetry design of dancing woman in traditional dress.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72745

Accession Number: 1969.1240

Pencil Tray

Pen tray made of painted black wood with rounded edges and shallow well.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72746

Accession Number: 1969.1241

Scissors

Brown blade sheath; triangular blades hinged toward handle; pinapple, floral motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Black, Starr & Frost (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), lizard leather, plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 72747

Accession Number: 1969.1242

Scarab

Dk brown; insect body, ram head; hieroglyphics on bottom

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 72748

Accession Number: 1969.1243

Serving Tray

Tray with square lacquered body decorated with rose colored peacock motif.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72749

Accession Number: 1969.1244

Signet

Brn, white; bulb, facetd hndl; rectangular signet, foliate mtf, dk patina

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72750

Accession Number: 1969.1245

Match Holder

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72751

Accession Number: 1969.1246

Match Holder

Dk patna; cylin body, shape of drum; ridged bottom

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72752

Accession Number: 1969.1247

Pen Wiper

Pen wiper with circular, felt body. Four miniature rats mounted on top.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72753

Accession Number: 1969.1248

Paper Knife

Rd-brn; translucent; 1 sq end taperng to rounded end

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 72754

Accession Number: 1969.1251

Dish

Pch, brown, gry; oval; shallow well; footed

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 72755

Accession Number: 1969.1252

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Blue; bulb footed base; conformed unit with single central socket; three supports

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 72756

Accession Number: 1969.2490.2

Shelf Clock

Rectangular shelf clock with an archd top; white face, black numbers; string inlay; mushroom feet

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thomas, Seth (Maker)

GUSN: 72757

Accession Number: 1969.2783

Box

8 sides, ftd; flush lid; white crane & green branch motif overall

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 72758

Accession Number: 1969.2810

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72759

Accession Number: 1969.2876.1

Candlestick

Fishtailed male figure riding sea turtle, conch shell, candl holder

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 72760

Accession Number: 1969.2876.2

Plant Stand

Natural square top plant stand with an open front, straight sides to bracket feet, plain rear skirt

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: Possibly Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 72761

Accession Number: 1969.2900

Desktop Embosser

Black and gilt desktop embosser with floral decoration, a rectangular base and a baluster handle

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72762

Accession Number: 1969.2904

Electric Lamp

Square black base; straight cylindrical shaft

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stone (rock)

GUSN: 72763

Accession Number: 1969.2918

Jardiniere

Earthenware jardinière with tin glaze; yellow, blue, and black, depicting a bullfight scene and animal; squat bulbous body with wide mouth and four handles.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72662

Accession Number: 1969.19110.2

Jardiniere

Porcelain jardinière, deep blue and white; kettle-shaped with wide lip and circular base with three mask and paw feet; relief floral and foliated leaf motif.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72663

Accession Number: 1969.19111

Umbrella Holder

Porcelain jardinière, deep blue and white; kettle-shaped with wide lip and circular base with three mask and paw feet; relief floral and foliated leaf motif.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 72664

Accession Number: 1969.19112

Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat/pad, attached to floor, natural color.

Date: 1864-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 72665

Accession Number: 1969.19113

Mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat/pad, attached to floor, natural color.

Date: 1864-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 72666

Accession Number: 1969.19114

UNKNOWN ARTIFACT

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 72668

Accession Number: 1969.3079.2

Screen

3 hinged panels with a shaped top, straight sides; overall floral motif

Date: 1901-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72669

Accession Number: 1969.1688

Table

Rectangular top; turned, folding legs, dowel stretcher

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Sargent (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 72670

Accession Number: 1969.1689

Pedestal

Circular; turned; unfinishd raised surf; greek key motif on rim

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72671

Accession Number: 1969.2041.1

Pedestal

Circular; turned; unfinishd raised surf; greek key motif on rim

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72672

Accession Number: 1969.2041.2

Gate-leg Table

Table. Mahogany. Hinged dished oval top. Two legs have two-hinged assembly. Four ring-and-baluster turned legs. Turned lower stretcher. Plain upper stretcher.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72673

Accession Number: 1969.2298

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