Historic New England

Pen Tray

Black pen tray with two scrolled openwork which forms a parallel, connected by rods

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), painting (coating)

GUSN: 66510

Accession Number: 1966.2100

Portfolio

2 pcs. thick paper, green. bordered with appld florals; ribbon bindng

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66511

Accession Number: 1966.2128

Writing Desk

Slant top; black; 4drawers at rt. side; paneled; pierced gallery top

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66512

Accession Number: 1966.2129

Valance

Tan on dk. red; arabesque scrollwk. print; pleated; tape & tassels

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66513

Accession Number: 1966.2217.1

Valance

Tan on dk. red; arabesque scrollwk. print; pleated; tape & tassels

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66514

Accession Number: 1966.2217.2

Quill

Hollow handle; black; lozenge stamped brass; removeable tip

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66515

Accession Number: 1966.2221

Nib

Brass quill tips; an identical pair

Date: 1886-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 66516

Accession Number: 1966.2222

Pen

Wood; cylindrical handle with rounded end; steel mount for tip; with nib

Date: 1879-1900

Maker: Eagle Pencil Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66517

Accession Number: 1966.2223

Blotter

Three pieces; metallic. foil embossed to thick paper; triangle designs

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66518

Accession Number: 1966.2224

Side Chair

Bannster back; rush seat; double arched crest rail; turned base; black

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66519

Accession Number: 1968.82

Washstand

Rectangular; oval hole in top; two towel bars; four legs; lower shelf with drawer

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66520

Accession Number: 1968.90

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; black; gilt corner blocks and balusters; upper panel:fruit basket

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 66521

Accession Number: 1968.92

Armchair

Arm chair with straight legs and stretchers; the wings, arms, seat, and cushion are covered with pink upholstery.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 66522

Accession Number: 1976.184

Sewing Table

2droplvs; 2drawers & pullout sewing bag frame; twist-turound legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cedar (wood), turning (shaping process), veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66523

Accession Number: 1976.461

Photograph

Church; rocky landscape; sea; 3 men; 2stanza poem below

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ink

GUSN: 66524

Accession Number: 1982.96

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66525

Accession Number: 1982.101.1

Trinket Box

Egg shape; applied flowers overall; pink rose at top of lid

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 66526

Accession Number: 1982.101.2

Bed

4posts; egg finials; square headposts, circular ftpsts; scrolled hdboard

Date: 1814-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66528

Accession Number: 1982.136

Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Wht; straight cup with buttrfly hndl; brown saucr with pnk & purp. flowrs

Date: 1883

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 66529

Accession Number: 1982.137

Fireplace Shovel

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; bell shape curved scoop

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66530

Accession Number: 1982.139.1

Fireplace Tongs

Copper alloy handl with egg terminal; circular flattened ends; hinged

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66531

Accession Number: 1982.139.2

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66431

Accession Number: 1947.784.3

Side Chair

2sets 3bowed horiz. dowels form back; brown with gold grecian leaf

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66432

Accession Number: 1947.784.4

Secretary

Desk and bookcase in three sections; the upper bookcase has two glazed doors and interior compartments; the middle section has two wooden doors and the desk has three drawers and turned feet.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66433

Accession Number: 1948.15

Wallet

Red; pleated green. sides; partition int; label:notes, cash; with hair

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 66434

Accession Number: 1948.714

Dressing Table

Rectangular; 2tiers drawers; dp. archd. shaped skirt; 4cabrl. legs; clw & ball

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 66435

Accession Number: 1949.218

Candlesnuffer

Spring action scissor; cutting blade & rectangular box; oval fingerhold

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 66436

Accession Number: 1954.71B

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66437

Accession Number: 1966.475

Settee

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 66438

Accession Number: 1966.476

Miniature Portrait

Waist length portrait depicting a man; in red upholstered. rococo revival chair; orange ground

Date: 1845

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 66439

Accession Number: 1966.1964

Silhouette of Sarah Orne Jewett

Shoulder length silhouette of a woman facing right.

Date: 1900

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66440

Accession Number: 1966.1965

Silhouette Picture

Shoulder length silhouette portrait of a woman facing left. Black on white paper.

Date: 1900

Maker: Whitman, Sarah Wyman, 1842-1904 (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66441

Accession Number: 1966.1966

Table Mat

Circular, black table math with a central vase with bouquet, French knots with metallic

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66442

Accession Number: 1966.1974

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; looking over right. shoulder; white collar, dark dress

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66443

Accession Number: 1966.1981

Trinket Box

Rectangular; rounded; domed hinged lid; cast copper dec; 4thimbles inside

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66444

Accession Number: 1966.1982

Pot

Deep; 3 legs; bail handle; cast; slightly flaring sides

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66445

Accession Number: 1966.1983

Souvenir Bell

Solid cast bell; short handle; non-functional; "liberty"; "1776"

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 66446

Accession Number: 1966.1984

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrail of a woman; looking left and wearing a dark blouse with bow at neck

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66447

Accession Number: 1966.1985

Spoon

Round bowl; arabic lettering; cast crescent terminal with turquoise

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gemstone

GUSN: 66448

Accession Number: 1966.1986

Photograph

Young girl; seated; print dress with straight neckline; necklace

Date: 1856-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 66449

Accession Number: 1966.1987

Box

Rectangular; hinged lid; bl. with or, paper lace; octag. resrv; charms insd

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 66450

Accession Number: 1966.1988

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait, bust length; woman; light. jacket with dark. trim; bow at neck

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66451

Accession Number: 1966.1989

Button Set

Cast, domed with loop shank; daisy dec; 11 on a string

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66452

Accession Number: 1966.1990

Snuff Spoon

Oblong; tinned; one side with lozenge and leaf; ivory pick; metal spoon.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 66453

Accession Number: 1966.1991

Perfume Vial

Egg shaped; silver cap; scrolling lvs; clear vial with wool inside

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 66454

Accession Number: 1966.1992

Brooch

Circle; 6 semi-circular beads; wire bar across center; pin catch

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 66455

Accession Number: 1966.1993

Brooch

Narrow leaf chased with veins; turned under edges; long pin behind

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, gold (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 66456

Accession Number: 1966.1994

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait; shoulder. length; woman; light jacket with dark trim; dark bow at neck

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66457

Accession Number: 1966.1995

Carpet Section

Carpet with stylized flowers, peach lilies alternatine with red tulips; dark blue ground. Wall to wall carpet section.

Date: 1910

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Manufacturer) Pray & Son (Retailer)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66458

Accession Number: 1931.797.2

Photograph

Sepia; cathedral with trees & graveyard foreground

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66459

Accession Number: 1966.2126

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