Historic New England

Eyeglasses

Pair of eyeglasses with oval lenses, an arched nose piece, and adjustable ear pieces.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Possibly Hunt, N. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 58730

Accession Number: 1942.2912

Candlesnuffer

Scissors style candlesnuffers with an oval chamber and three feet.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 58731

Accession Number: 1942.2913

Fireplace Tongs

Rectangular handled fireplace tongs with a knob finial and oval pads.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58732

Accession Number: 1942.2914

Fireplace Poker

Long turned wood handle with a rectangular shaft with a twist.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58733

Accession Number: 1942.2915

Peel

Broad flat pan with a cylindrical shaft and a handle with a double scrolled tip.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58734

Accession Number: 1942.2916

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Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58735

Accession Number: 1942.2917.1

Andiron

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Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58736

Accession Number: 1942.2917.2

Fireback

Rectangular cast iron fireback with two half-round edges and a cast relief of a woman.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58737

Accession Number: 1942.2918

Poker

Cylindrical shaft ends in hook and spike with a cast brass baluster finial.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 58738

Accession Number: 1942.2919

Floor Lamp

Conicical base with a cylindrical shaft, a rectangular shelf with two sockets, and a double shade. Electrified.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58739

Accession Number: 1942.2921

Plaque

Monk-like figure in relief under a gothic arch with remnants of gilding.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58740

Accession Number: 1942.2922

Sconce

Semi-circular shelf with a rectangular back and a semi-circular top with a crimped edge.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58741

Accession Number: 1942.2923

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a square base with a baluster shaft and tin shade. Electrified.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 58742

Accession Number: 1942.2924

Lantern

Pierced tin lantern with four clear glass sides, wire grills, a handle, and a hinged door.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58743

Accession Number: 1942.2925

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug, "Home Sweet Home" inscription in orange with green leaves. Red scroll border, green corners, brown ground.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58744

Accession Number: 1942.2926

Rug

Rug with multicolor hexagon motif. Each shape outlined in black. Taupe tape binding.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58745

Accession Number: 1942.2927

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with three multicolor floral medallions on gold ground with an orange, green, and red vine border.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58746

Accession Number: 1942.2928

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58747

Accession Number: 1942.2929

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58748

Accession Number: 1942.2931

Cup Plate

Circular pewter cup plate with a molded rim and deep well.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58749

Accession Number: 1942.2933

Bellows

Orange leather bag with black painted wooden sides and tin mounts and nozzle.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58750

Accession Number: 1942.3417

Corn Popper

Wire mesh cylindrical basket with a hinged lid with a shaft and crank handle that rotates the basket over a fire.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58751

Accession Number: 1942.3430

Trivet

Flat trivet with a circular rim with a sawtoothed edge that sits on three cylindrical feet bolted under the rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 58752

Accession Number: 1942.3437

Plate

Circular pewter plate with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58753

Accession Number: 1942.3997

Plate

Circular pewter plate with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58754

Accession Number: 1942.3998

Plate

Circular pewter plate with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58755

Accession Number: 1942.3999

Serving Dish

Circular dish plate with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58756

Accession Number: 1942.4000

Plate

Circular pewter plate with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58757

Accession Number: 1942.4001

Serving Dish

Circular pewter dish with a deep well and molded rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58758

Accession Number: 1942.4002

Engraving

Print of a half-length, three-fourths view man wearing a red coat with gold trim and a blue sash. Framed.

Date: 1772

Maker: After Dagoly Fils, G. (Artist)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58962

Accession Number: 1942.2999

Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon

Three-quarter length portrait of a man in a blue military uniform, holding a sword and telescope. Handcolored.

Date: 1802

Maker: AFTER De Tott, Mde. (Maker) Bartolozzi, F. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58963

Accession Number: 1942.3121

Engraving Print

Mezzotint of mother and child foreground with man behind; foliage framing scene.

Date: 1748

Maker: AFTER Vander Werf, Chevalier (Maker)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58964

Accession Number: 1942.3122

Mezzotint Print

Print of an artist's studio with a female sitter who the artist satirically admires. Framed.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: Bowyer, Robert (Publisher)

Material: mezzotint (process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58965

Accession Number: 1942.3123

Engraving Print

Print of a scene from a Shakespeare play with a woman in black drawing a curtain to reveal a woman in white. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Hamilton, Wm. (Maker) Thew., Robt. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58966

Accession Number: 1942.3124

Portrait of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg

Waist-length profile portrait of a man with white hair and a coat with gold trim and a sash. Framed with an oval surround.

Date: 1794

Maker: Gillray, Js (Engraver) Green, V. & R. (Publisher) AFTER Loutherbourg, P. J. De (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58967

Accession Number: 1942.3125

Engraved Print

Print of Jesus standing with priests and scribes. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: AFTER Dietricy, C. W. E. (Maker) Facius (Engraver) Boyden, John & Josiah (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58968

Accession Number: 1942.3127

Engraved Print

Print depicting the story of Samson and Delilah with a group of men to left and women to right, all in classical dress. Framed.

Date: 1805

Maker: AFTER Singleton, Hy (Maker) Bond, William (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 58969

Accession Number: 1942.3128

Electrified Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a circular foot, baluster base, and a font with a flower and fruit border. Electrified.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58970

Accession Number: 1942.3129

Hooked Rug

Floral interior on brown ground with a blue and white scroll border, and a black and white exterior border.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 58971

Accession Number: 1942.3130

Portiere

A pair of door curtains constructed from sections of three printed cotton quilts. Each stripe is a different quilting design and a different chintz pattern, all in shades of yellow and brown (once purple, now faded). Backing is linen blockprinted in small red geometric pattern on undyed ground.

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting

GUSN: 58972

Accession Number: 1942.3131

Tieback

Pair of purple, oblong glass and gilt tiebacks with acorn and oak leaves.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 58973

Accession Number: 1942.3132

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58974

Accession Number: 1942.4058.1

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

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