Historic New England

Side Chair

Rounded crest; shaped stiles; vase splat; cabrl. legs; claw & ball

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63535

Accession Number: 1987.940

Armchair

Round crest; shapd. stiles; vase splat; yelw. seat; shells at knee

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63536

Accession Number: 1987.939

Table

Rectangular; 4 straight legs; inlay bands of lighter wood; 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63537

Accession Number: 1987.938

Tilt-top Table

Circular; trestle base; hinged semi-circular shelf below; cntrl. crosspc

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63538

Accession Number: 1987.937

Drop-front Desk

Slanted hinged lid; 2 slides; drawers, cubbies; inlay on surface

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63539

Accession Number: 1987.936

Table

Circular top; square pedestal with block; chevron dk & lt. inlay border

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63540

Accession Number: 1987.935

Drop-leaf Table

2 tiered trestle base; with 1turned stretcher; swinging bars & legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63542

Accession Number: 1987.933

Sofa

Assymetrical daybed. Scrolled head is higher than foot. Scrolled feet. Yellow.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

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

GUSN: 63543

Accession Number: 1987.932

Display Case

Wood frame with four rounded glass panels, a quatrefoil top, and cabriole legs.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63545

Accession Number: 1987.1484

Washstand

Tripod base; circular shelf with triangular lower shelf; swan's head feet

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63684

Accession Number: 1948.232

Bathtub

Circular; lt. blue int, beige under; angeld rim; ledge with funnel below

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63685

Accession Number: 1987.880

Bath Towel

Beige & red ground with looped cotton checkerboard; red det; fringe

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 63686

Accession Number: 1987.881

Pitcher

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63687

Accession Number: 1950.216.1

Basin

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; flattened rim

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63688

Accession Number: 1950.216.2

Side Chair

White; originally pink, humbback; three flattened spindles; bamboo

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Possibly Wilder Family (Owner)

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

GUSN: 63689

Accession Number: 1987.1005

Map

Linen-backed; greater boston area; wooden map holder ea. end.

Date: 1859

Maker: Walling, H. F. (Engraver) Baker, F. A. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 63690

Accession Number: 1987.1033

Map

Paper; edged with linen tape; 2 wood rods each end; of new hampshr

Date: 1904

Maker: Scarborough Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63691

Accession Number: 1987.1032

Map

Linen backed; wooden holder each end; world mercator projection

Date: 1853

Maker: Johnson, D. G. (Engraver) Colton, J. H. (Publisher)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product), steel engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 63692

Accession Number: 1987.1031

Map

Linen-backed; wood map holders ea. end; of the us

Date: 1853

Maker: Smith, Calvin J. (Maker) Colton, J. H. (Publisher)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63693

Accession Number: 1987.1030

Needlework Picture

A needlework picture worked on a black ground depicting a man pulling a barge and two men standing before a mill.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Barrie, G. R. (Framer)

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 63694

Accession Number: 1987.1034

Print

No description

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63695

Accession Number: 1987.1035

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a man.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63697

Accession Number: 1987.1485

Print

Approx. 3 dozen framed prints, some very large.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63698

Accession Number: 1987.1486

Washbasin

Washbasin-like

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 63699

Accession Number: 1987.1037

Bust

Portrait

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 63700

Accession Number: 1987.1036

Tureen

Molded; with cover; brown scroll design; hand painted; floral spray

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63701

Accession Number: 1987.1038.1

Stand

Molded; brown scroll design; hand painted

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63702

Accession Number: 1987.1038.2

Tester

Offwhite; knotted fringe with net bands; handkerchief edge; tassels

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), net (textile)

GUSN: 63408

Accession Number: 1941.855

Coverlet

White; wide floral & geom. border; field of floral vine diaper.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63409

Accession Number: 1987.898

Coverlet

White; stripe in weave; knotted fringe alternating triangle and 3 long tassels

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63410

Accession Number: 1987.899

Andiron

2part upright with oct. beehive & eggshape; cabrl. legs with knee spurs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63411

Accession Number: 1987.900.1

Andiron

2part upright with oct. beehive & eggshape; cabrl. legs with knee spurs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63412

Accession Number: 1987.900.2

Fireplace Shovel

2part cast hndl. with beehive finial & rings; flaring bellshp. mouth

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63413

Accession Number: 1987.900.3

Fireplace Tongs

2part cast hndl. with beehive finial & rings; round flat pincers

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63414

Accession Number: 1987.900.4

Fender

3sided wire mesh with scrolling dec; brass trim top; 3 ball finls

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 63415

Accession Number: 1987.901

Candlesnuffer W/wick Trimmer

Scissor action with spring; 3baluster feet; paired spurs on hndls

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 63416

Accession Number: 1987.902

Snuffer Tray

Oblong with canted sides; black; gold diaper border with wavy lines

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 63417

Accession Number: 1987.903

Fluid Lamp

Colorless; cylindrical reservoir with facets; foot broken; brass collar

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 63418

Accession Number: 1987.904

Toilet Bottle

Lt. bl. opaque; circular foot; narrow neck; gold with black, wh, r. zig zag.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63419

Accession Number: 1987.905

Tieback

White cotton cord with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63420

Accession Number: 1987.906.1

Ball of Lace

Ball of crocheted lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting

GUSN: 63421

Accession Number: 1987.907

Slipcover

For sofa; two rectangles (one large, one small), two arm covers, red. roses/brown; red. buds and blossoms.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), twill

GUSN: 63422

Accession Number: 1987.908A-D

Blanket

White flannel; selvage edges; 1 hemmed, 1 raw end

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel, wool (textile)

GUSN: 63423

Accession Number: 1987.909

Scene with Women

Woman stands at door of cottage with dog, wearing a pink skirt. A second woman stands behind.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Maile (Maker) AFTER Westall (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63428

Accession Number: 1987.910

Toilet Bottle

Semi-transp. bl. glass with central medallion & starburst; black&wh. vine

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 63429

Accession Number: 1987.911.1

Toilet Bottle

Semi-transp. bl. glass with central medallion & starburst; black&wh. vine

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 63430

Accession Number: 1987.911.2

Toilet Bottle

Bl. glass with central medallion & starburst; black&wh. vine; teardrp. hndl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 63431

Accession Number: 1987.911.3

Portrait of a Man

Half-length portrait of George Washington in a black coat, white waistcoat and pants, holding the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Alliance (1778).

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 63432

Accession Number: 1948.172

Chest of drawers. Mahogany with white pine secondary wood. Serpentine drawer front with ogee molded top that conforms to the shape of the case. Four graduated drawers. Rests on ogee bracket feet, universal type; original brass bail pulls; original steel locks in upper three drawers. Bottom dra...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Attributed to Metcalf, Luther, 1756-1838 (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 63433

Accession Number: 1955.429

Wall Mirror

Scrolled pediment with bird center; rectangular glass; carved & gilt bordr

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), gilding, mahogany (wood), spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63434

Accession Number: 1987.844

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