Historic New England

Rocking Chair

Ladder back rocking chair with original rush seat.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Attributed to Taylor, Thomas, 1772-1857 (Furniture maker)

Material: maple (wood), ash (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 265352

Accession Number: 2012.41.2

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair with spindle back and replaced rush seat.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: Possibly Taylor, Thomas, 1772-1857 (Furniture maker)

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 265353

Accession Number: 2012.41.3

Chest of drawers

Grain painted chest of drawers.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 265355

Accession Number: 2012.42.1

Settee

Settee with carved crest, turned legs on castors. Part of a suite with two chairs.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, upholstery

GUSN: 265356

Accession Number: 2012.43.1

Armchair

Armchair with carved crest, turned legs on castors. Part of a suite with a settee and a side chair.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, upholstery

GUSN: 265357

Accession Number: 2012.43.2

Side chair

Side chair with carved crest, turned legs on castors.

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, upholstery

GUSN: 265358

Accession Number: 2012.43.3

Television

Television with antennae, 14" Panasonic CT-3003A. Made in Japan.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), metal, electric wiring

GUSN: 265359

Accession Number: 2012.44.1

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, strapless with lace overlay across bust, around hips, and on edges of the train. Fabric covered buttons down back, zipper closure.

Date: 2011

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), polyester, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 265450

Accession Number: 2012.46.1

Wedding dress, strapless with beaded decoration around bust, waist, and train. Sewn in multi-layer tulle underskirts; train has fabric covered buttons down entire length; dress has a double zipper closure at back, one zipper for inner corset, second exterior zipper decorated with cloth covered butto...

Date: 2011

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Maker)

Material: silk (textile), satin, polyester, beading (process), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 265451

Accession Number: 2012.46.2

Wedding Dress

Wedding gown, full length sheath dress with net, lace, and beaded overlay. Bodice has high neck with full length net sleeves with flared cuffs. Entire gown decorated with seed pearls. Bottom hem is weighted with rolled band of fabric edged with pearls.

Date: ca. 1970

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Designer)

Material: silk (textile), beading (process)

GUSN: 265452

Accession Number: 2012.46.3

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, white floral eyelet and net overlay over a white silk under layer. Sweetheart neckline. Full length net sleeves, with six fabric covered buttons at wrist. Thirty-three fabric covered buttons down back, small train. Worn by Marcia Merrow McCarthy.

Date: ca. 1947

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Designer)

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 265453

Accession Number: 2012.46.4

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, a-line shape with empire waist, high neck, and full length sleeves with fourteen fabric covered buttons at wrists. Full length train (three layers: chiffon with applique, plain chiffon, ivory/cream satin) attached with series of hooks and eyes at shoulder blades just below a pair of b...

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Priscilla of Boston (Designer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 265454

Accession Number: 2012.46.5

Wedding dress with veil

Wedding dress [a] a-line with boat neck, full length lace sleeves, fifteen fabric covered buttons at wrist. Lace overlay over satin sheath accented with seed pearls and sequins. Lace veil [b] has floral applique, scalloped edges and seed pearl decoration. Two eye hooks at top end.

Date: 1945-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), polyester

GUSN: 265455

Accession Number: 2012.46.6AB

Silhouette of John Langdon (1741-1819)

Hollow cut silhouette of John Langdon (1741-1819) placed over plainweave dark silk. Set under glass and in a gilded wooden frame, this silhouette is inscribed in ink with the sitters name and a date (earlier than the silhouette was made), and stamped with the artists' mark in the lower proper left c...

Date: ca. 1804

Maker: Todd, Isaac (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 265466

Accession Number: 2012.48.1

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scene with a cat hanging from a tree and a boy, woman, girl, and small dog watching. The boy holds a wooden rolling hoop and stick. With the inscription "Hanging puss'e." Hand painted black line around rim and down handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 265503

Accession Number: 1935.1230

Mother-of-the-bride Dress

Three-piece dress; light blue; .1 bodice: sleeveless; high round neckline; lining; zipper in the back; .2 jacket: lace; scalloped front edges; no buttons; 3/4 length sleeves; .3 skirt: solid lining with lace overlay; side zipper; back slit.

Date: 1960-1969

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 265511

Accession Number: 2002.35.2.1-3

Hat

Light blue chiffon and net; chiffon on top of hat is pleated; netting is long enough to just cover the face; velvet edging; lace interior with large white tag.

Date: 1960-1969

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, netting (process), velvet (fabric weave), lace (needlework), sewing (process), pleating

GUSN: 265512

Accession Number: 2002.35.2.4

Earrings

Each of this pair of dome-shaped, silver-colored clip-on earrings was cast with a textured surface.

Date: 1960-1969

Maker: Monet (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 265513

Accession Number: 2002.35.2.5AB

Handkerchief

White cotton Handkerchief with Cinderella motif in lower right corner; blue, green, gray, orange, black; scene with "pumpkin coach" riding up to the castle; the design printed onto the fabric, not embroidered.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process), stitching

GUSN: 265514

Accession Number: 2002.35.4

Handkerchief

White cotton handkerchief; embroidered on one corner with a yellow, white, pink and black book and the word "SUNDAY" in pink.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 265515

Accession Number: 2002.35.5

Handkerchief

White cotton handkerchief; embroidered with shite, blue and black cooking utensils and jars, and the word"FRIDAY" in blue.

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 265516

Accession Number: 2002.35.7

Winter Hat

Light brown wool knit hat with a dark brown pom-pom on the top and dark brown grandfather clocks repeating on the sides; there is a white tag attached to it from the antiques shop where it was purchased.

Maker: Grant Hill Antiques (Vendor)

Material: wool (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 265517

Accession Number: 2002.35.6

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, teal blue, blue, black, yellow, and tan. Stitched by hand with loosely twisted dark blue/black thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 265554

Accession Number: 1996.143.1

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, brown-purple, yellow, white, green. Made from plaited yarns, zig-zag stitched by machine.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 265555

Accession Number: 1996.143.2

Braided rug

Round braided rug, brown, yellow, orange, rust. Made from plaited yarns, zig-zag stitched together by machine.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 265556

Accession Number: 1996.143.3

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, off-white, blue, black, green, tan, brown. Made from plaited strips of textiles stitched together by hand with tightly twisted dark-blue/black thread.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 265557

Accession Number: 1996.143.893

Globe

Yellow, green; globular earth with in celestial case

Date: 1791

Maker: Cary, J. & W., 1791 (Manufacturer)

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67332

Accession Number: 1969.1224

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691 (Maker)

Material: casting (process), tin (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 67333

Accession Number: 1969.1226.1

Candlestick

Pewter candlestick with an urn-shaped shaft, triangular base, ramshead feet, and a dish-shaped bobeche.

Date: 1685-1691

Maker: Cleffus , Lambertus , d. 1691

Material: casting (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 67334

Accession Number: 1969.1226.2

Urn

Blue; ribbed bulbous body, dense chinese floral motif; lid with dog-shaped knop.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67335

Accession Number: 1969.1227

Mirror

Rectangular ; urn finials with trailing vine flanking pilasters/plinth

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67336

Accession Number: 1969.1228

Chest of Drawers

Short crooked legs, serpentine; 2 large drawers, 2 small; x motif on ends

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process), oak (wood)

GUSN: 67337

Accession Number: 1969.1230

Step Stool

Yellow, green; rectangular with sawbuck supports

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 67338

Accession Number: 1969.1231

Armchair

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67339

Accession Number: 1969.1232.1AB

Armchair

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67340

Accession Number: 1969.1232.2AB

Clock

Ceramic garniture clock painted dark blue, pink, and green with a fluted base with mermen and a goddess standing with a cherub on the top.

Date: 1870

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer) Ball, Black & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, enameling, glass (material), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67341

Accession Number: 1969.1233.1

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67342

Accession Number: 1969.1233.2

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 67343

Accession Number: 1969.1233.3

Book Rack

Hinged, shaped, pierced ends; adjustable slide

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67344

Accession Number: 1969.1234

Vase

Red, white; bulbous form; peony motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67345

Accession Number: 1969.1249

Caddy

Brn; sq with hinged lid; shepherd on lid

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mentone (Maker)

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67346

Accession Number: 1969.1591

Coffeepot

Polychrome; bulbous body, rose mandarin pattern

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67347

Accession Number: 1969.1181

Teacup and Saucer

Polychrome; stand; cylindrical bowl, standing figure with in, rose mand

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67348

Accession Number: 1969.1182

Dining Table

Rectangular; 2 legs swing, support drop leaves; square tapered legs

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67349

Accession Number: 1969.1255

China Cabinet

Rectangular case; glass doors; short tapered legs with casters

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 67350

Accession Number: 1969.1257.1

Figurine

White; priest with tall cap; chang kuo-lao

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67351

Accession Number: 1969.1258

Figurine

White ceramic figure of a man with staff.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67352

Accession Number: 1969.1259

Figurine

White; striding male priest, tall headdress; han hsiang-tzu

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67353

Accession Number: 1969.1260

Figurine

White; priest, 2-coil hairdo, holds fan aloft; chung-li ch'uan

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67354

Accession Number: 1969.1261

Figurine

White; male priest with topknot; lu tung-pin

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67355

Accession Number: 1969.1262

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