Historic New England

Chair

Light oak open arm chair (with new red leather upholstery) with evidence of seat caning under seat frame. Renaissance Revival style with machine incised geometric decoration. Front legs are turned with two turned front stretchers. Two plain rod side stretchers and single rear stretcher. Shaped seat....

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25888

Accession Number: 1955.340.1

Chair

Light oak open arm chair (w/ new red leather upholstery) w/ evidence of seat caning under seat frame. Renaissance Revival style w/ machine incised geometric decoration. Front legs are turned w/ two turned front stretchers. Two plain rod side stretchers and single rear stretcher. Shaped seat. Pierced...

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25889

Accession Number: 1955.340.2

Basin

Blue basin in transfer printed design of floral and foliate motifs on interior and exterior. Round bowl w/ flaring lip and low foot. Semi-vitrified whiteware body.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25890

Accession Number: 1955.341A

Pitcher

Blue pitcher in transfer printed design of floral and foliate motifs on interior and exterior. Bulbous whiteware body w/ applied C-shaped strap handles and wide, gently flaring mouth.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 25891

Accession Number: 1955.341B

Wall mirror

Rectangular oak frame of plain molding enclosing a rectangular mirrored glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oak (wood)

GUSN: 25892

Accession Number: 1955.342

Washstand

Oak washstand. Splashboard on upper portion supports a towel rack. Case contains one full-length drawer over two small drawers and a compartment w/ paneled hinged door. Elaborate cast brass drawer pulls. On casters.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25893

Accession Number: 1955.343

Commemorative certificate

Commemorative certificate from the Board of Docks to the family of Thomas Lincoln Casey, (b.1831, d.1896) dated March 26, 1896. Under glass, plain molded woode frame.

Date: 1896

Maker: McElroy Art Store (Framer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25894

Accession Number: 1955.344

Photograph

Black and white, head and shoulders view of E.P. Casey (b. 1864, d. 1940). Under glass, plain black molded wooden frame. Handwritten label on rear about geneaology, etc.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25895

Accession Number: 1955.345

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1831, d. 1896) Chief of Engineer Corps. Washington, D.C. member of "The Society of the Cincinnati". Flat oak frame w/ beading on interior and exterior rims.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25896

Accession Number: 1955.346

Photograph

Browntone photograph of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. (Plain molded rectangular mahogany frame.) Originally, the "States, War and Navy Department Building", construction supervised by Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1831, d. 1896) begun 1871; completed 1888.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25897

Accession Number: 1955.347

Photograph

Browntone photograph of an engraving of a drawing of the Library of Congress, viewed from Senate wing of Capitol. Building construction supervised by Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (b. 1831, d. 1896) and later interior construction supervised by Edward Pearce Casey (b. 1864, d. 1940).

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25898

Accession Number: 1955.348

Flute and case

Three-part flute with fringed cleaning rod and small round reed box, all of which fit into blue velvet lined leather box with two clasps.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25899

Accession Number: 1955.349

Photograph

(Rectangular frame of tooled and gilt leather under glass.) Young man in military uniform, U.S. Seventh regiment. Head and shoulders view.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25900

Accession Number: 1955.350

Photograph

Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. as a young man, oval photograph matted on cream, thin oak frame w/ scroll and leaf motif on corners. Stand up table frame.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 25901

Accession Number: 1955.351

Photograph

Group photo of young men against photographer's backdrop of doorways and curtain; under glass; birdseye maple and gilt rectangular frame. Presumably Casey family members included.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25902

Accession Number: 1955.352

Tilt-top table

Victorian tea table or gaming table with three pierced and carved legs with elaborate reverse curved profiles which meet at central pedestal (vase and ring turned shaft); round top with inset of red wood baize and remnants of an embossed colored leather border in Greek key design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 25903

Accession Number: 1955.353

Photograph

Portrait picture of Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey (b. 1857, d. 1925) (son of General Thomas Lincoln Casey) (b. 1831, d. 1896) in full uniform w/ hat and sword. Leather frame embossed w/ organic motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25904

Accession Number: 1955.354

Coat

Tan, full length cotton twill man's overcoat w/ brown velvet collar and blue and white checked lining.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25905

Accession Number: 1955.355

Cape

Man's cape w/ deep blue wool w/ green silk lining, hook at neck and blue velvet collar. Probably military cape.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25906

Accession Number: 1955.356

Cape

Man's cape of deep blue wool w/ hood and interior pockets and button front. Probably military cape.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25907

Accession Number: 1955.357

Photographs

Sons of Thomas Lincoln Casey. On the left: Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr. (b. 1857, d. 1925); in the middle: Harry Weir Casey (b. 1861, d. 1880); on the right: Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940) head and shoulders views in three-part embossed leather case, designed as a standing frame.

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25908

Accession Number: 1955.358

Photograph

Penned inscription on rear "Class of '86 School of/ ---(?)/ taken in 1884." Marked "Edward Pearce Casey/ Architect/ 149 Broadway, New York." Group of young men arranged on the steps of a building in topcoats and bowler hats in hand. Edward Pearce Casey, (b. 1864, d. 1940.)

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25912

Accession Number: 1955.362

Photograph

Half length row of Lt. General Winfield Scott, photograph of a painting by Robert W. Weir. Photograph by Ter(rence?) Lathrop.

Date: 1890

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist) Lathrop, Ter (Photographer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25913

Accession Number: 1955.363

Photograph

Large group of gentlemen in top hats and cutaway coats wearing ceremonial ribbons and corsages, apparently waiting to march in a parade. Street is of paving stones and full of passersby.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25923

Accession Number: 1955.367

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896)

Portrait of General Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (1831-1896). Waist length view, full face but looking slightly to the right. Sitter is wearing grey-brown military overcoat with sword hilt in gloved right hand. Short brown hair with moustache and beard. Mottled olive-brown background. Signed in upper r...

Date: 1859

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 25940

Accession Number: 1980.407

Fire Screen

Rectangular; 3 hinged panels, ball finials, 2 bail handles

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 70167

Accession Number: 1969.2422

Wardrobe

Rectangular; flat molded cornice; upper cabinet; 4 lwr drawers; oval pull

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70168

Accession Number: 1969.2463

Carpet

Pseudo-oriental; red field, navy border; stylized foliate.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 70169

Accession Number: 1969.2462

Bookcase

Rectangular; 4 shrt crkd legs; hinged door; 5 inter shelves; red door cvr

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), glass (material), textiles

GUSN: 70170

Accession Number: 1969.2464

Night Table

Flat rectangular top; 2 leaves; 2 drawers; 4 slender fluted legs

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70171

Accession Number: 1969.2465

Bed

Tubular head/ft boards; 4 ball finials; black frame; supp straps

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70172

Accession Number: 1969.2466

Sofa

Sl. arched bk; reeded arms/supps; 8 turned legs; floral motif

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), bird's-eye maple, inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), sycamore (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), upholstering, veneering

GUSN: 70173

Accession Number: 1969.2467

Night Table

Rectangular top; foliate motif; drawer, circular knob; turned tapered legs; grain

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70174

Accession Number: 1969.2468

Wall Mirror

Rectangular with broken scroll cornice; central crest; conformed bottom ornament

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), mirrors, painting (coating), pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70175

Accession Number: 1969.2469

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular top chest of drawers; round corners; fluted engaged columns; 4 drawers; circular pulls

Date: 1810-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: American linden (wood), bird's-eye maple, brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 70176

Accession Number: 1969.2470

Desk

Rectangular top with rounded corners; large central kneehole flanked with two columns of four drawers.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), baize, mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 70177

Accession Number: 1969.2471

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. White pine secondary wood. Upper case has two small rectangular drawers and inwardly curved splashboard with Vitruvian scrolls. Bow-front drawer facade on lower case with flanking rope-turned columns that terminate in four ring-and-baluster-turned ...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70178

Accession Number: 1969.2472

Reclining Chair

Reclining chair. Hinged rectangular back. Adjustable back support; molded arms. Turned spindles at sides. Serpentine skirt. Rests on cabriole legs with casters. Velvet upholstery.

Date: 1890-1905

Maker: Possibly Paine Furniture Company (Importer)

Material: brass (alloy), oak (wood), textiles, upholstering

GUSN: 70179

Accession Number: 1969.2473

Chest

6 board type chest; overhang top; applied molding front, sides; applied base

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 70180

Accession Number: 1969.2474

Bookcase

Bookcase. Probably Pine. Rectangular top with raised edge. Narrow rectangular case. Six shelves. Shaped skirt.

Date: 1900-1949

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

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70181

Accession Number: 1969.2475

Bookcase

3 shelves; shaped sides; hangs from wall

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70182

Accession Number: 1969.2476.1

Bookcase

3 shelves; shaped sides; hangs from wall

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70183

Accession Number: 1969.2476.2

Coal Scuttle

Black coal scuttle with a hinged, slanted lid, inner bin and applied handles

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70184

Accession Number: 1969.2477

Coal Scuttle

Oval base; half hood; oblong spout; black, red, gold; hinged handle

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70185

Accession Number: 1969.2478

Andiron

Hoof ft, cabriole legs; baluster & reel shaft; globular knob

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70186

Accession Number: 1969.2479.1

Andiron

Hoof ft, cabriole legs; baluster & reel shaft; globular knob

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70187

Accession Number: 1969.2479.2

Fireplace Tongs

Baluster handle; globular knob; hinged arms; circular ends

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70188

Accession Number: 1969.2480.1

Fireplace Shovel

Baluster handle; globular knob; flared scoop

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70189

Accession Number: 1969.2480.2

Fireplace Brush

Dark brown; turned handle, oblong brush

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70190

Accession Number: 1969.2481

Broom

Tan; plain handle; triangular brush

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material), wire

GUSN: 70191

Accession Number: 1969.2482

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