Historic New England

Toilet Bottle

A) White clay body with colorless glaze. Bulbous undulating form, reminiscent of mid-Eastern forms, with squat bulbous bottom on a circular foot ring, swelling to a narrower center (bell-like) with a knop at neck and terminating in a cylindrical neck with circular mouth ring. Decorated with overglaz...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 56104

Accession Number: 1938.1322AB

Sewing Table

Sewing table with four round, tapered legs, cuffed, reeded with ring turnings where legs join case. Two drawers with pressed gilt metal knobs. Rectangular top with two leaves supported by brackets which swing out from case. Unusually thick top. Entire exterior stained and varnished (later) rather po...

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 56105

Accession Number: 1939.356

Box

Rectangular, hinged box with walnut veneer containing a variety of gaming chips made of abalone, with carved decoration and indecipherable initials.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), abalone shell

GUSN: 56106

Accession Number: 1939.632

Chair

Wing chair with arms, Marlborough legs, and molded corners.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56107

Accession Number: 1948.125

Chair

Straight tapered legs with beading and shaping. Rectangular side, rear median stretchers with rounded top face; flared rectangular seat with serpentine front. Straight, tapered stiles with pad crest with carved swag decoration. Splat has four columns which intersect in diamond pattern; reeded.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56108

Accession Number: 1950.436

Card Table

Veneered, herringbone pattern around three rectangles on apron. String and diamond inlay on legs. Legs are slender, taper to floor. Hinged top, folds out and is supported by swing leg.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 56109

Accession Number: 1952.193

Wall Mirror

Federal period rectangular looking glass; mahogany frame; engaged, reeded colonnettes flank rectangular glass and rectangular eglomise panel depicting group of houses on water, canal or pond. Original glass.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56110

Accession Number: 1955.40

Washstand

Washstand with four columnar legs with peg feet; lower tier has open shelf with drawer below. Upper tier has shaped, projecting front with flanking drawers and central cut out for basin. Shaped sides and raised crest rail with ears. Round wooden pulls.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56111

Accession Number: 1956.23

Watch Holder

Watch stand with veneered front of geometric designs and round, velvet-lined depression for holding the watch case. Rear, hinged door reveals spare for storing the chair; lined with red paper.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave), veneering

GUSN: 56112

Accession Number: 1940.698

Candlestick

One of a pair of pewter candlesticks. Square molded base rises to ring and elongated baluster form, which flares to round rim.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Leinzen (Maker)

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

GUSN: 56117

Accession Number: 1950.470.1

Chest of Drawers

Four columnar turned legs support bowed case with four drawers. Ovolo corners at front with reeded columns beneath. Pressed brass pulls and escutcheons. Corresponding top. Eared crest with applied, pressed brass bosses. Original brasses.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56118

Accession Number: 1966.511

Quilt

Rectangular pieced quilt of hexagonal pieces in multi-colored prints; each hexagon is pieced around a corresponding piece of paper. Not finished; no backing; no stuffing. Hexagons arranged so they form larger 6-lobed elements or "stars" placed in vertical rows, alternating w/ salmon-colored stripe o...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Bennett, Elizabeth (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56119

Accession Number: 1967.130

Lolling Chair

Straight legs with beaded outer edge on brackets. "H" stretchers with beaded outer edges, rear stretcher, curving arms, serpentine crest, upholstered back and seat.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 56120

Accession Number: 1969.105

Hairbrush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval hairbrush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56121

Accession Number: 1972.34A

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular buffer brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56122

Accession Number: 1972.34B

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular nail brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56123

Accession Number: 1972.34C

Box

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Rectangular manicure case.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56124

Accession Number: 1972.34D

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Hairbrush w/ handle.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56125

Accession Number: 1972.34E

Brush

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval brush.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, tortoise shell

GUSN: 56126

Accession Number: 1972.34F

Shoehorn

Tortoise shell. Metal initials "JQ". Shoehorn.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 56127

Accession Number: 1972.34G

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Black and white engraving of Benjamin Franklin; half-length view, wearing hat. Reproduction of original mezzotint. Black and gilt frame; glass.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Cochin, N. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photomechanical processes

GUSN: 56128

Accession Number: 1972.76

Bed

Tall flat identical head and foot board with circular rod at top. Flanked by half applied columns with brass capitals and bases. Semi circular leg and rounded feet on one side and squared legs and feet on the other. Wide scooped out side rails.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Attributed to Irving & Casson (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 56129

Accession Number: 1980.101

Sheet

Off-white linen sheet with center seam. "L.C." embroidered in blue at bottom center.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 56130

Accession Number: 1985.640

Trivet

Rectangular grid, interlocking strips of wood, clear finish

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 56131

Accession Number: 1984.787

Desk Lamp

Green enamelled shade, 2 bulb sockets, beaded chain pull

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Horax (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), enameling, painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 56132

Accession Number: 1984.311

Mat

14 LARGE SQUARES, DIAGONAL PATTERN

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 56133

Accession Number: 1984.330

Stool

White; thin, overhanging top; square legs

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: Knauer, Gustav (Furniture worker)

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 56134

Accession Number: 1984.312

Pencil Holder

Cylindrical, orange enamelled body

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: McCann, Frasier W., 1908-1979 (Retailer) Ham & Straus (Retailer)

Material: enameling, plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56288

Accession Number: 1984.209

Letter Rack

Black memo pad holder, black & red rack

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56289

Accession Number: 1984.171

Eyeglass Holder

Rectangular base, red fleece liner

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56290

Accession Number: 1984.211

Tackle Box

Black molded case, 2 tiers of 4 colorless drawers

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56291

Accession Number: 1984.162

Slide Viewer

Maroon, rectangular body, round eyepiece

Date: 1950

Maker: SGK (Maker)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56292

Accession Number: 1984.195

Portfolio

Maroon, book opening, compartments, lock

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: acrylic (plastic), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56293

Accession Number: 1984.170

Engraving Plate

Block with address

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56294

Accession Number: 1984.615

Engraving Plate

Rectangular steel block with incised lettering; wrapped in white paper

Date: 1970

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56295

Accession Number: 1984.616

Slide Viewer

Wood-grained

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Chromatoscope (Maker)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 56296

Accession Number: 1984.196

Figurine

Crudely carved, kachina-type; orange, red, green, black

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), feather (material), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 56297

Accession Number: 1984.212

Binoculars

Adjustable width, leather covered

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 56298

Accession Number: 1984.34A

Letter Rack

4 dovetailed trays

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 56299

Accession Number: 1984.217

Pencil Sharpener

Right-hand crank, adjustable face plate, cast metal base

Date: 1937-1950

Maker: Standard (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), metal

GUSN: 56300

Accession Number: 1984.175

Doorknob

Cylindrical handle with round backplate

Date: 1925-1930

Maker: Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 56301

Accession Number: 1984.145

Commemorative Coin

Bauhaus building; city shield on reverse

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56302

Accession Number: 1984.154

Medal

Mask astride spiraling human legs

Date: 1958

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56303

Accession Number: 1984.153

Ashtray

Matte, orange tile; high straight sides, 4 embossed feet

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), embossing, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 56304

Accession Number: 1984.151

Printing Block

Relief map of lincoln

Date: 1960-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 56305

Accession Number: 1984.191

Writing Case

Zippered portfolio, pockets, writing surface

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 56306

Accession Number: 1986.1107

Plinth

Clear, rectangular lucite plinth for sculpture 1984.44

Date: 1947

Maker: unknown

Material: Lucite (TM)

GUSN: 56307

Accession Number: 1984.67

Tape Measure

Us & metric measures, diamond daiper pattern on case

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56308

Accession Number: 1984.218

Commemorative Tile

Boxed with photograph

Date: 1982

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Issuing body) Midstate Tile Company (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 56309

Accession Number: 1984.165.1

Commemorative Tile

Boxed with photograph

Date: 1982

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Issuing body) Midstate Tile Company (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 56310

Accession Number: 1984.165.2

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