Historic New England

Side Chair

Side chair with a solid splat, cabriole leg, pad feet, turned stretcher, upholstered in twentieth century cordovan leather. One of a set of six.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3932

Accession Number: 1977.243.4

Side Chair

Side chair with a solid splat, cabriole leg, pad feet, turned stretcher, upholstered in twentieth century cordovan leather. One of a set of six.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3933

Accession Number: 1977.243.5

Side Chair

Side chair with a solid splat, cabriole leg, pad feet, turned stretcher, upholstered in twentieth century cordovan leather. One of a set of six.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3934

Accession Number: 1977.243.6

Side Chair

Side chair with a solid splat, cabriole leg, pad feet, turned stretcher, upholstered in twentieth century cordovan leather. One of a set of six.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3935

Accession Number: 1977.243.2

Pastoral landscape depicting peasants in European village; castle in mountains in background; bridge over river where two womnen are washing clothes (left); boat and two figures on land in right foreground; gold frame and leaves in corners.

Date: 1860

Maker: Perret (Painter)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3936

Accession Number: 1977.271

Looking Glass

Spruce frame with mahogany veneer applied; scalloped crest with paired volutes at top and bottom; two piece glass.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, spruce (wood)

GUSN: 3937

Accession Number: 1977.272

Barometer

Broken pediment above a glass-encased and painted tin face; thermometer on left side and mercury barometer in center with corresponding gauge at right; glass tube enclosing mercury continues complete length of barometer to a domed and capped bottom; striped holly wood inlay encompasses case at top,...

Date: ca. 1760-1790

Maker: G. Mangacaulo & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), ebony (wood), brass (alloy), glass (material), holly (wood), mercury, painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3938

Accession Number: 1977.273

Scene from "Much Ado About Nothing"

Boydell Shakespeare print of two women whispering, another eavesdropping. A scene from "Much Ado About Nothing." In original frame with black and gilt painted mat.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Simon, P. (Engraver) Peters, W. (Painter) Boydell, John & Josiah (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3939

Accession Number: 1977.274

Scene from "Measure for Measure"

Boydell Shakespeare print in original frame; group on left standing in front of man on throne. Scene from "Measure for Measure." Painted black mat.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Simon, P. (Engraver) Kirk, T. (Painter) Boydell, John & Josiah (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3940

Accession Number: 1977.275

The Lake of Thun

Colored lithograph with houses, and boat with three persons on lake with mountains in background; gilt on gesso frame.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Edmund Forster & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: coloring, gesso, gilding, ink, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3941

Accession Number: 1977.276

Portrait of Queen Victoria

Framed engraving of the future Queen Victoria as a young woman standing three-quarter length with rose in left hand on table, sash in right hand hanging; globe and books on table directly behind with Windsor Castle in background; mahogany veneered frame.

Date: ca. 1837

Maker: Hayter, William, Sir (Painter)

Material: glass (material), ink, mahogany (wood), veneer, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3942

Accession Number: 1977.277

Portrait of Nathaniel Barrell

Oil on wood panel; portrait of Nathaniel Barrell in old age; half length, facing right; subject wearing glasses and brown coat; panel sized with gray paint on verson on which is a chalk (?) sketch or outline of a seated woman. Back of frame has fragments of newspaper.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: Coles, J. (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3943

Accession Number: 1977.278

Charger

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; no decoration on face.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Probably E. G. (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3944

Accession Number: 1977.279

Charger

Circular with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3945

Accession Number: 1977.280

Portrait of Major General James Wolfe

Half-length portrait of Major General James Wolfe, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in the Expedition Against Quebec. Torso turned slightly left, wearing a coat; hair pulled back and tied, with side curls. Set within a rondel resting on a shelf.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Bowles, John (Publisher) Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker) E. Bakewell & H. Parker (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), ink, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3946

Accession Number: 1977.224

Hot Water Plate

Circular form with shallow well over cylindrical body with flat bottom. Flat rim with squre, hinged "water entry" or opening immediately above right handle. Two hinged ring handles.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: Possibly Greenfeld (Maker)

Material: metal

GUSN: 3947

Accession Number: 1977.281.1

Miniature teapot

Blue body with multicolored applied flower vines: sprigs in relief; drum shaped bodies with gilt banding.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 3948

Accession Number: 1937.793AB

Miniature Coffeepot

Blue body with multicolored applied flower vines: sprigs in relief; drum shaped bodies with gilt banding.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 3949

Accession Number: 1973.792AB

Coffee cup and saucer

Coffee cup and saucer glazed pink with gold sawtooth border; saucer is inverted hat shape with deep reserve for cup; cup is conical with gold and white painted wrapped ribbon handle; both have gold, white and red painted bamboo flower decoration.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3950

Accession Number: 1933.7067AB

Cracker jar

Cylinder in the form of bamboo stalks with relief molded shoots of bamboo painted in gold and brown; cover has handle made of "bamboo" branch.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3951

Accession Number: 1933.1252AB

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3952

Accession Number: 1977.281.2

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3953

Accession Number: 1977.281.3

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3954

Accession Number: 1977.281.4

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3955

Accession Number: 1977.281.5

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3956

Accession Number: 1977.281.6

Plate

Circular form with shallow well and broad flat rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3957

Accession Number: 1977.281.7

The Area and Church of the Holy Apostles

Framed engraving of city scene with much activity in boats and in front of the Church of the Apostles; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3958

Accession Number: 1977.282

The Famous Bridge of Rialto at Venice in Italy

Rectangular framed engraving of Italian canal scene with many boats and men in river; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3959

Accession Number: 1977.283

The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo

Rectangular framed engraving The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo, Rome, Italy, with boats in river and animals on right; St. Peters in far background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3960

Accession Number: 1977.284

The West End of St. Peter's at Rome

Rectangular framed engraving of the West End of St. Peter's, figures in foreground and St. Peters in background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3961

Accession Number: 1977.285

Commemorative Medal

Round brass engraved rim with acorn and leaf border; center contains raised silhouette of "Admiral Lord Nelson"; black round "dish" frame.

Date: 1795-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3962

Accession Number: 1977.286

Barrell Coat of Arms

"NIHIL DEO OCCULTUM" Latin inscription at bottom of scroll. Rectangular framed coat of arms.

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3963

Accession Number: 1977.287

Desk

Slant lid desk on straight bracket feet; four graduated drawers; stepped desk interior.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: walnut (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 3964

Accession Number: 1977.288

Night Table

One drawer stand on four turned legs, square top; drawer has pressed brass pull.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pressing, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3965

Accession Number: 1977.289

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut, hard maple case back; sumac, red oak, white pine, and elm. Scalloped skirt. Three drawers directly under top with no rail between. Rests on cabriole legs, the rear of which face forward. Original brass hardware. Never had locks.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 3966

Accession Number: 1977.290

Writing Desk

Queen Anne -- Chippendale transitional style. Fall front opens, revealing five pigeon holes with five drawers below. Scalloped contour of pigeonhole dividers match pigeon hole cornice.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4267

Accession Number: 1949.201

Side Chair

Chair has three pierced, double-scrolled slats enclosed by rectangular stiles. Slightly rounded ears have carved scroll on front. Slip seat upholstered in black figured horsehair. Bowed seat rail. Front legs square with beaded corners. Two side, single medial stretcher. Rear legs square, raked ...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4269

Accession Number: 1949.204

Drop-front desk

Rectangular case enclosing four drawers; bottom two full length with central oval brass escutcheon and two oval brass pulls with molded leafy edges. Upper drawers smaller, side by side, with single central oval brass pulls. Surface painted black with raised chinoiserie decoration. Slant top opens r...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: Scotch pine (wood), Norway spruce (wood), hardwood, japanning

GUSN: 4270

Accession Number: 1949.203

Tavern Table

Rectangular top with breadboard ends encloses a single drawer with central turned pull.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4271

Accession Number: 1949.205

Highchest

Once highchest now cut-down and resting on four ball feet. Base encloses three square drawers, side by side. Top of base molded to receive recessed upper chest with five drawers in four tiers. Molded pediment; rectangular top. Mahogany stain.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4272

Accession Number: 1949.206

Ladder-back Arm Chair

Rectangular slightly bowed back with three graduated slats enclosed by knop-turned stiles with bulbous finial. Tapered curved arms terminate in carved handholds. Vasi-turned arm supports. Woven rush seat. Rear legs round. Front legs with knop turning with modified bun feet. Front two stretchers wit...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 4273

Accession Number: 1949.207

Blanket Chest

Painted and decorated Chippendale style six board chest.

Date: 1793

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 4274

Accession Number: 1949.208

Blanket Chest

Painted and decorated Chippendale style six- board chest with applied frontal ecoration simulating three arched panels. Two trestle feet. Sides dovetailed front and back. Breadboard ends on hinged lid with applied molding at front. Top painted blue with white rectanguloid reserve enclosing flower an...

Date: 1793

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 4275

Accession Number: 1949.411

Side Chair

William and Mary - Queen Anne transitional style. Carved Spanish feet support base and block turned frontal legs enclosing turned ball and ring front stretcher. Double turned side stretchers. Square modern rush seat. Shaped molded stiles terminating in crest rail with scrolls at yoke. Solid vase sh...

Date: 1735-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), carving (processes), maple (wood), molding (forming), rush (material)

GUSN: 4276

Accession Number: 1949.209

Side Chair

William and Mary - Queen Anne transitional style. Simple Spanish feet support vase and block turned legs enclosing turned front stretcher. Straight side and back stretchers. Square modern rush seat. Straight stiles with yoke crest enclosing solid vase shaped splat. Molded splat rail.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4277

Accession Number: 1949.210

Rug

Modern, machine sewn; rectangular shape; .2) alternating blocks of floral design and blocks divided into quadrants of multi-colored stripes (which are not wavy like .1); leaf border around all blocks; brown edge; in shades of brown and green on pale yellow.

Date: 1935-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), yarn

GUSN: 4278

Accession Number: 1977.518.2

Rug

Modern, machine sewn; rectangular shape; .2) alternating blocks of floral design and blocks divided into quadrants of multi-colored stripes (which are not wavy like .1); leaf border around all blocks; brown edge; in shades of brown and green on pale yellow.

Date: 1935-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), yarn

GUSN: 4279

Accession Number: 1977.518.3

Rug

Oval braided rug; predominant color black with white, green, blue and red also.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 4280

Accession Number: 1977.519

Rug

Hooked rug with central medallion of strawberries and leaves surrounded by border of intertwined oak leaves in red and gray with strawberries and leaves in each corner, variegated brown and white background.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), wool (textile)

GUSN: 4281

Accession Number: 1977.520

Camphene Lamp

Oil burning lamp fitted with screw-in bulb socket and brown paper shade; oil font of colorless glass has four mold seams; pressed ovoid pattern on top half of font, diamond, ellipse and chevron pattern below mid-line; font on a lead balustre with traces of gilding; baluster attached through square w...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), lead (metal), marble (rock)

GUSN: 4282

Accession Number: 1977.521

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