Historic New England

Electric Lamp

Circular foot; tapered baluster shaft; flared shade with flowers.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57497

Accession Number: 1942.4353

Commemorative Ribbon

Black and cream commemorative ribbon with roses and a star; framed with an explanatory letter.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 57498

Accession Number: 1942.4354

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57499

Accession Number: 1942.4355.1

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57500

Accession Number: 1942.4355.2

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57501

Accession Number: 1942.4355.3

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57502

Accession Number: 1942.4355.4

Bowl

Amethyst; circular ; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57503

Accession Number: 1942.4355.5

Flag

Med. blue with yellow cross at str; rectangular with yellow tassels.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57504

Accession Number: 1942.4356

Carved Eagle Figure

Carved figure of a mother eagle perched on a nest feeding two eaglets. Wood painted white.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57505

Accession Number: 1942.4357

Silhouette

This hollow cut silhouette depicts a man in a collared white shirt and dark coat. It is framed in a small, round, pewter frame and is unsigned.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Attributed to Salisbury, Justin (Artist)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 57506

Accession Number: 1942.4358

Miniature Picture

Woman, bust-length profile; hat, wh fichu, gold det. hair/earring

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 57507

Accession Number: 1942.4359

Picture

European concept of Indians worshipping sun; 3 central figures; hand-colored; titled "Amerique"

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: Codoni (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 57508

Accession Number: 1942.4625

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57509

Accession Number: 1942.4666.1

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57510

Accession Number: 1942.4666.2

Bowl

Light amethyst; circular; canted sides with arched panels; star bottom

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 57511

Accession Number: 1942.4666.3

Trinket Box

Mottled black/br; semi-circular part lid with straight side; floral inl

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tortoise shell

GUSN: 57512

Accession Number: 1942.4904

Duffle Bag

Beige; cylindrical sack with drawstring through rivets.

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 57513

Accession Number: 1942.4905

Artifact

Brown; rectangular with chinese cloud bracketing outlined with gilt

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57514

Accession Number: 1942.4906

Invitation

Welcome m. george clemenceau, frmr french prem. , to state house

Date: 1922

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57515

Accession Number: 1942.4907

Membership Certificate

Honorary membership in American inst. of architects.

Date: 1934

Maker: American Inst. of Architects (Maker)

Material: ink

GUSN: 57516

Accession Number: 1942.4908

Letter

Congrats. on appointment as knight of the legion of honor

Date: 1918

Maker: Jusserand (Maker)

GUSN: 57517

Accession Number: 1942.4909

Baluster

Grey; black molded handhold; alt. tight, open, & double twist.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57518

Accession Number: 1942.4910

Fanlight

Bellflower swags; rosettes & leaf clusters over starburst.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57519

Accession Number: 1942.4911

Paneling

Pllstrs, chair rail, cornice; carved vignettes on caps; arch drs

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57520

Accession Number: 1942.4912

Display Case

Rectangular ; double molded glazed front/6 compartmts; carved sd pnls

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57521

Accession Number: 1942.2087

Jardiniere

Blue & white; globular; flowers in landscape; gilt rim.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57522

Accession Number: 1942.2259

Stool

Straight legs, canted step & seta; low curved backrest.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57523

Accession Number: 1942.2693

Doll Carriage

Red; rectangular bed, platform seat; susp. umbrella shade; 4 whls; handle

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), painting (coating), straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57524

Accession Number: 1942.2903

Fender

Brass top, wire, curved.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 57525

Accession Number: 1942.2920

Ladle

Natural finish, circular bowl; incised ext; arrowhead tip-handle

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57526

Accession Number: 1942.3315

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57527

Accession Number: 1942.3336.1

Ice Skate

Cylindrical dowel w. pointed runner & circular platform attached.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), staining, wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 57528

Accession Number: 1942.3336.2

Sea Chest

Grn. rectangular chest with rope handle at sides; base molding; hnged lid

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57730

Accession Number: 1942.4115

Daybed

3 splat back; 8 turned legs; rush seat

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57731

Accession Number: 1942.3083

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular top with turreted front corners; Four drawers; turned colmuns and feet

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57732

Accession Number: 1942.3833

Corner Chair

1/2 ROUND ARM W/APPLIED CREST; 3 TURNED STILES; 4 STRAIGHT LGS

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57733

Accession Number: 1942.3088

Compass of FF to c3 (five octaves +). English double action without checks. One pedal on leg for dampers. Double strung throughout. Short soundboard. Case veneered and crossbanded with mahogany. Brass stringing sandwiched by dark wood. Gilt cast-lead moldings around case and edge of lid. Two nameboa...

Date: 1814-1815

Maker: Hayts, Babcock & Appleton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57734

Accession Number: 1942.3820

Side Chair

Rod back form; bamboo turnings; white

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Possibly Waterman, L. T. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57735

Accession Number: 1942.4929

Chair

Lyre-splat, rounded stiles & crest; circular seat; cabriole frnt legs

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57736

Accession Number: 1942.3821

Chest of Drawers

Bowfront; 4 drawers with white glass knobs & french feet.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57737

Accession Number: 1942.4495

Mirror

Mirror. Gilded wood and gesso. Girandole form. Surmounted by crest in the form of a deer (stag), with ornamental tree in background. Applied shells mounted at sides and base.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: Heiligmann, Martin (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57738

Accession Number: 1942.4468

Candlestand

Octagonal top; turned shaft; tripod legs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57739

Accession Number: 1942.4421

Wall Mirror

Rectangular glass with bead & leaf border; basket of fruit; swag skirt.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57740

Accession Number: 1942.4515

Dressing Table

Shaped top with concave sides; 6 turned legs; black/gold; 1 drawer.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57741

Accession Number: 1942.4507

Chair

Bird cage form; turned with box stretchers; black & gold.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57742

Accession Number: 1942.4508

Blanket Chest

Hinged rectangular lid; dovetailed case with applied base molding

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57743

Accession Number: 1942.3084

Daybed

Daybed with four turned posts, straight rails with bead & reel molding. Turned head and foot spindles between posts. Dust ruffle and cushion upholstery matches other period textiles.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57744

Accession Number: 1942.1671

Easy Chair

Easy chair with arched crest, shaped wing and arm, straight legs. Red chintz upholstery features stripe composed of stylized hearts. Matches daybed dust ruffle and cushion (see 1942.1672).

Date: 1780-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 57745

Accession Number: 1942.4496

Rocking Chair

Thumb-back; bamboo trned arms & supports; turned base. lt stain

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57747

Accession Number: 1942.4498

Tall Case Clock

Arched head; 3 brass finials; painted dial; arched door.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57748

Accession Number: 1942.3085

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