Historic New England

Side Chair

One of three Gothic Revival side chairs with tracery and arch backs composed of center quatrefoil surmounted crocket of blossoming acanthus leaf. Back flanked by two rectangular stiles with recessed lozenge motifs, acorn finials and quatrefoil corner blocks which are repeated on front chair rail cor...

Date: 1847-1848

Maker: Probably Brooks, Thomas, 1811-1887 (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 64482

Accession Number: 1970.436.3

Fire Fender

C-shaped form, the bottom is squared with canted sides, supporting a fence-rail style fender with squared posts and pointed finials.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64483

Accession Number: 1970.681

Vase

Bristol-type opaque white glass boxy. Urn-shaped vase-form with circular mouth with wide ground edge, short indented neck swelling out at sharp shoulders and tapering to a pointed bottom with a ring at stem and a wide circular foot. Gilt banding throughout. Center with an oval Renaissance revival re...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 64484

Accession Number: 1970.682.1

Vase

Bristol-type opaque white glass boxy. Urn-shaped vase-form with circular mouth with wide ground edge, short indented neck swelling out at sharp shoulders and tapering to a pointed bottom with a ring at stem and a wide circular foot. Gilt banding throughout. Center with an oval Renaissance revival re...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 64485

Accession Number: 1970.682.2

Hearth Brush

Painted black dowel type handle with rounded tip; turned ring at neck, supporting elongated ovoid head with red bristles.

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 64486

Accession Number: 1970.683

Firetool Stand

Circular bas with molded stepped base. Dowel-like support with medial ring, terminating in double c-shaped support for tools.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64487

Accession Number: 1970.684.1

Fireplace Shovel

Bell-shaped head with round hand with applied shaped medial knob. Turned handle with egg and ring turnings.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64488

Accession Number: 1970.684.2

Fireplace Tongs

Corresponding bell-shaped head with round hand with applied shape medial knop, with scrolls at shoulders, long arms ending in pincers.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64489

Accession Number: 1970.684.3

Andiron

Elaborately turned brass andirons. Urn-tops with ball finials with ringed neck terminating in column plinth surmounting tapered columnar bodies with ringed and molded bases. Thin double scrolled cabriole-like legs with ball feet.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64490

Accession Number: 1970.685.1

Andiron

Elaborately turned brass andirons. Urn-tops with ball finials with ringed neck terminating in column plinth surmounting tapered columnar bodies with ringed and molded bases. Thin double scrolled cabriole-like legs with ball feet.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64491

Accession Number: 1970.685.2

Portrait of Henry Ward Beecher

Molded walnut oval frame with lithograph of Henry Ward Beecher in green suit with a green background.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64492

Accession Number: 1970.686

Umbrella Stand

Molded cylindrical body, lower half with ribbed decoration. Circular mouth, slightly indented neck with underglaze blue, scroll work decorative band. Body decorated with under glaze blue naturalistic floral and bird motif. Lower half decorated with celadon green glaze with over glaze enamel painted ...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64493

Accession Number: 1970.687

Photograph

Sepia photograph of a painting of Lucy Tappan in her wedding dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: Bachrach

Material: paper (fiber product), glass (material), wood and wood products

GUSN: 64494

Accession Number: 1970.688

Group Photograph

Group photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowen with his children and grandchildren in front of his Brooklyn mansion at 90 Willow Street. Mounted on maroon cardboard.

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64495

Accession Number: 1970.689

Portrait of Winthrop Earl Bowen (1863-1865)

Polychrome oil on canvas memorial painting of Winthrop Bowen (1863-1865) in oval, gesso, and gilt frame. Brown hair, side part with ringlets. Bust portrait on dark background which blends into torso.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64496

Accession Number: 1970.690

Framed Engraving

Walnut and gilt rectangular molded frame; glass, black and white engraving of "La Madonna di san Sisto" by Raphael D'Urbino (painter) and Nordheim (engraver)

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: After D'Urbino, Raphaele (Painter) Nordheim (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 64497

Accession Number: 1970.691

Photograph

Rectangular black walnut frame containing photograph of oil painting by Robert Wilson portraying a classical statue in ruins and rural scene. Entitled Omar's Rose and dedicated to Constance Holt/ Based on the lines I sometimes think that never blows so red the rose, as where some buried Caesar bl...

Date: 1909

Maker: Reproduction of Wilson, Robert Burns (Painter)

Material: crystoleums (photographs)

GUSN: 64498

Accession Number: 1970.692

Photograph

Rectangular black and walnut frame containing photograph of Rembrandt's Self Portrait in ¾ view, turning to look over his shoulder. The artist wears a dark coat and hat with a feather, his face partially in shadow.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Reproduction of Rembrandt (Painter)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 64499

Accession Number: 1970.693

Box

Rectangular hinged box with bands of various woods. Top has central panel with putti being pulled in a chariot by two goats.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, goat, inlay (process), olive (wood), wood (plant material), burl (wood)

GUSN: 64500

Accession Number: 1970.694

Box

Rectangular form with paper hinge and metal clasp covered with diamond and trefoil pattern. Bordered by wood grained printed paper. Overall attempt to imitate Indian wood box.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64501

Accession Number: 1970.695

Table Mat

Table linen with scalloped border with large circular flower motifs on edge and with orange embroidery in center.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 64502

Accession Number: 1970.696

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64303

Accession Number: 1970.538.2

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64304

Accession Number: 1970.538.3

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64305

Accession Number: 1970.538.4

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64306

Accession Number: 1970.538.5

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64307

Accession Number: 1970.538.6

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64308

Accession Number: 1970.538.7

Napkin

Light pink cloth napkin, machine woven with leaf and scroll border with interior motif.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64309

Accession Number: 1970.538.8

Tablecloth

Light pink ; machine woven leaf & scroll border with int. motif

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask

GUSN: 64310

Accession Number: 1970.538.9

Pillow Sham

Pink rayon rectangle with applied machine-made lace band. Lightly padded.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), rayon

GUSN: 64311

Accession Number: 1970.539

Doily

Square doily with deep-shaped border of cutwork and white-on-white embroidery. Embroidered with peach and yellow silk pansies.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 64312

Accession Number: 1970.540

Table Mat

Loosely woven white rectangle with double border of decorative weaving. Plain hem.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 64313

Accession Number: 1970.541

Table Runner

Loosely woven runner with pink overshot bands at each end; plain hem.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 64314

Accession Number: 1970.542

Table Mat

White linen square cloth, monogrammed in yellow thread " LWE/N" White tatted border.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64315

Accession Number: 1970.543

Table Cover

Loosely woven square with cut-out corners; hem covered with buttonhole stitch in pale blue cotton thread. Monogrammed MBH in one corner.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64316

Accession Number: 1970.544

Girandole Candelabrum

Square white marble base supporting cast bronze figure, frontal view of middle eastern prince with robes, turban and sword, holding a palm fern. Surmounted by leafy scrolled candle arms with leafy bobeche with turned sockets. The bobeche with crystals/prisms.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64317

Accession Number: 1970.680.1

Girandole Candlestick

Two armed candlestick with shaft girl motif and five floral appendages all on a square marble base.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64318

Accession Number: 1970.680.2

Girandole Candlestick

Two armed candlestick with shaft girl motif and five floral appendages all on a square marble base.

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 64319

Accession Number: 1970.680.3

Fireplace Tile

Set of hearth tiles in the arts and crafts aesthetic taste. Black border tiles enclose decorative border tiles featuring stylized oubliette tulip-like blossom with leafy strapwork surmounting a ribbon-entwined rod, on brown ground with mustard yellow, white, and olive colors. The hearth consists of ...

Date: 1875-1880

Maker: Probably Minton (Maker)

Material: chestnut (wood), earthenware, floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 64320

Accession Number: 1970.723

Fireplace Tile

Set of tiles forming fireplace surround. Glossy finish black square tiles with over glaze enamel hand-painted scenic decoration over all seventeen tiles. Features cranes in marsh at bottom with rushes, foliage, etc. Ivy motif at each upper corner; palms and insects at center.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Probably Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, rush (material)

GUSN: 64321

Accession Number: 1970.724

Punch Bowl

Punch bowl in form of a pumpkin; spherical body with circular basal ring. High domed conforming cover with a stem like finial handle; edge cut to receive a ladle. Cased glass body. Pale pink interior cased with deeper pink overall with frosted finish. Gilt finial and banding. Blown pink glass body...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64322

Accession Number: 1970.728.1

Punch Bowl Underplate

Circular under plate with deep dished form, rising at center to form high cup ring. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64323

Accession Number: 1970.728.2

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64324

Accession Number: 1970.728.3

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64325

Accession Number: 1970.728.4

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64326

Accession Number: 1970.728.5

Punch Cup

Set of four cups. Slightly bowed tumblers with applied c-shaped handles. Blown pink glass body with frosted finish. Polished pontils.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, frosting, glass (material)

GUSN: 64327

Accession Number: 1970.728.6

Punch Bowl

Buff clay body with pearled glaze. Deep circular bowl with short stem with a central molded ring or band, tapering out to a wide circular foot. Underglaze blueish-black transfer printed decoration of naturalistic meandering wisteria vine, on interior and exterior of bowl and on foot; central medalli...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 64328

Accession Number: 1970.729

Commemorative Plate

Circular plate with wide rim and inverted dished edge (turning under). Deep circular well. Underglaze blue transfer printed decoration with scalloped border design; well with view of New York + Brooklyn Bridge/Souvenir of Brooklyn, NY. Rim with ovoid reserves with scenes of Brooklyn landmarks: 1) ...

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 64329

Accession Number: 1970.730

Serving Table

Three shelved Renaissance Revival style stand with molded edge and bracket supports. Stand rests on two platforms with bun feet. Applied molded burl veneer lozenge on sides.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64330

Accession Number: 1970.734

Dining Table

Renaissance Revival extension dining table with four leaves. Four scroll legs at base of central paneled octagonal pedestal. Oval table top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: veneering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64331

Accession Number: 1970.735

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