Historic New England

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63373

Accession Number: 1948.240.10

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63374

Accession Number: 1948.240.11

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63375

Accession Number: 1948.240.12

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63376

Accession Number: 1948.240.13

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63377

Accession Number: 1948.240.14

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63378

Accession Number: 1948.240.15

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63379

Accession Number: 1948.240.16

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63380

Accession Number: 1948.240.17

Fireplace Tile

Bl. on white; roundels with sprigs in outer corners; quickly drawn

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 63381

Accession Number: 1948.240.18

Trunk

Rectangular; hinged lid; black; leather strap hndle and lid; brass lock and plate.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: J. Terry & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63382

Accession Number: 1987.884

Curtain

Offwhite; taped edgs & lace; wood ring trim; valnc, 2pnls, 2tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63383

Accession Number: 1948.241.1

Curtain

Offwhite net; taped edges & lace; valnce, 2 panls, 2pompom tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63384

Accession Number: 1948.241.2

Curtain

Offwhite net; taped edges & lace; valnce, 2 panls, 2pompom tiebcks

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63385

Accession Number: 1948.241.3

Bedcover, heavy twill with candlewicking. Central reserve with floral vines surrounding a star. Multiple borders, swag, geometric meander, swag and floral. Twisted fringe around all sides. Embroidered "M.R."

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), candlewicking (embroidering)

GUSN: 63386

Accession Number: 1948.242

Tilt-top Table

Circular 2board top with pedestal; 3cabriole legs with snake feet

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 63387

Accession Number: 1955.402

Toilet Box

Hinged lid; green. interior comprtments with bottles, shoe hooks, small boxes.

Date: 1830

Maker: Edwards (Maker) Bramah, I. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), leather, silk (textile), silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63388

Accession Number: 1987.885.1-18

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular mirror; gilt brass wreath; Two sections of drawers; columns with pineapple

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63389

Accession Number: 1987.886

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular mirror; Gilt brass wreath; Two sections of drawers; Columns with pineapple

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63390

Accession Number: 1987.887

Chest of Drawers

Four graduated drawers; Four french bracket feet; Rectangular stringing

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), wood (plant material), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63391

Accession Number: 1987.888

Rocking Chair

Rosewood with r. mahog. graind. arms; round crest, 7spindls; cane seat.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), birch (wood), graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63392

Accession Number: 1948.243

Sewing Table

Drop leaf with one drawer; yellow and blue plaid cover wooden bag; brass paw feet

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), silk (textile), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering

GUSN: 63393

Accession Number: 1987.889

Andiron

Cylindrical shaft with rings; large ball and faceted conical finial; cabriole legs

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62485

Accession Number: 1987.646.2

Fireplace Tongs

Ball finial with central raisd. bands; 2 reels; pivot joint; flat tips

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62486

Accession Number: 1987.647.1

Fireplace Shovel

Ball finial with central raisd. bands; straight shaft, bell-shp. scoop

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62487

Accession Number: 1987.647.2

Table Pad

Rectangular with rounded corners; white twill weave; flannel underside

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62488

Accession Number: 1987.648

Tablecloth

Rectangular tablecloth. White damask with woven dotted ground. Garland and arrow borders.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62489

Accession Number: 1987.649

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62490

Accession Number: 1987.650.1

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62491

Accession Number: 1987.650.2

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62492

Accession Number: 1987.650.3

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62493

Accession Number: 1987.650.4

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62494

Accession Number: 1987.650.5

Napkin

White; damask weave with flowers on striped ground; "B" embroidered

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62495

Accession Number: 1987.650.6

Side Chair

Side chair with solid vase shaped splat, carved shell crest rail, round stiles, and balloon seat. Wide (3/4") chamfered rear legs, above side stretchers, turned stretchers, cabriole legs with pad feet. Chair has its original black leather upholstery. One of a set of four.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), carving (processes), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62496

Accession Number: 1955.406.1

Side Chair

Side chair with solid vase shaped splat, carved shell crest rail, round stiles, and balloon seat. Wide (3/4") chamfered rear legs, above side stretchers, turned stretchers, cabriole legs with pad feet. Chair has its original black leather upholstery. One of a set of four.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), carving (processes), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62497

Accession Number: 1955.406.2

Side Chair

Side chair with solid vase shaped splat, carved shell crest rail, round stiles, and balloon seat. Wide (3/4") chamfered rear legs, above side stretchers, turned stretchers, cabriole legs with pad feet. Chair seat has been reupholstered with a green damask fabric. One of a set of four.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), carving (processes), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62498

Accession Number: 1955.406.3

Side Chair

Side chair with solid vase shaped splat, carved shell crest rail, round stiles, and balloon seat. Wide (3/4") chamfered rear legs, above side stretchers, turned stretchers, cabriole legs with pad feet. Chair seat has been reupholstered with a green damask fabric. One of a set of four.

Date: 1740-60

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), carving (processes), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 62499

Accession Number: 1955.406.4

Sideboard

Sideboard. Mahogany with causurina (she-oak), bird's-eye-maple, crotch-birch, African mahogany veneers, cherry cross-grained moldings on the edges of the tops; eastern white pine and cherry upper-case secondary wood. Two-tiered facade features veneers of maple birch and rosewood; turned wooden dra...

Date: 1810-1812

Maker: Attributed to Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Maker) Probably Seymour, John (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), eastern white pine (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 62500

Accession Number: 1948.717

Portrait of George Barrett (1801-1862)

Portrait of George Barrett, waist-length view. Seated in a chair, wearing a black coat, white waistcoat, and black cravat.

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 62501

Accession Number: 1948.722

Portrait of Mrs. George Barrett (1807-1877)

Portrait of Frances Hall Ames Barrett, leaning on the scrolled arm of a sofa with gold upholstery. Sitter is wearing a white off-the-shoulder dress with ruched bodice, short puffed sleeves, and pleated skirt. A small gold brooch is pinned to the center of the bodice. Sitter is wearing a pair of matc...

Date: 1833

Maker: Pratt, Henry Cheever (American painter, 1803-1880) (Painter)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 62502

Accession Number: 1948.723

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a young man. Blond with blue eyes. Wears black cutaway coat and waistcoat, and watch chain.

Date: 1820-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 62503

Accession Number: 1948.724

Tall Case Clock

Tall case clock. Mahogany with light and darkwood inlay; cherry and white pine seconday wood. Tin, enamel, oil paint glazing. Arched hood with fretwork and gallery and three brass finials above hood. Hood is flanked by fluted plinths with brass caps, base, and reeds. Waist has waist molding and ...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: Willard, Simon, 1753-1848 (Clockmaker) Osborne's Manufactory (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), cherry (wood), eastern white pine (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 62504

Accession Number: 1955.396

Spoon

Almond-shaped bowl; flared stem; square hipped handl; engraved "MMCF."

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62505

Accession Number: 1956.20

Hanging Lamp

Deep colorless bowl encl. twined brass socket; 3 chains suspnd

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 62506

Accession Number: 1948.189

Stair Runner

Low loopd. pile; brown ground with red & pnk. florals; geom. border; affixd

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62507

Accession Number: 1948.190

Throw Rug

Low cut pile; beige ground with figured pattern in orange & bl; frnge

Date: 1875-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62508

Accession Number: 1987.931

Carpet

Woven; multicolor; design worked on grid; geom. motifs; fringe

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 62509

Accession Number: 1948.191

Drawing of Barrett House

Charcoal and chalk drawing of front elevation of Barrett House in landscape. Drawn on grey paper. Mounted under glass with mahogany veneer on mitred, bevelled, pink frame.

Date: 1800-1862

Maker: unknown

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 62510

Accession Number: 1948.192

Walking Stick

Knobbed, tapered; with heavy varnish; steel band; carved ivory hndl

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 62511

Accession Number: 1955.419

Looking Glass

Rectangular glass in frame; scrolled carving; pedimntd. crest has scrolled ears and pierced leafage between the curves of gilt leafage caps the pediment and a gilt bird is mounted at the center of pediment.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 62512

Accession Number: 1948.193

Sewing Table

Droplf; 2 drawrs; sliding frame for bag; rectangular top; turned legs

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 62513

Accession Number: 1987.930

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