Historic New England

Cann

Pint-size pewter cann with thick base, loop handle with thumb rest and two incised bands around the mid-section.

Date: 1828-1853

Maker: Boardman & Hart (Maker)

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

GUSN: 54993

Accession Number: 1949.178

Mug

Cylindrical pewter mug with S-shaped handle.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: Boardman, Thomas Danforth, 1784-1873 (Pewterer) Boardman, Sherman, 1787-1861 (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 54994

Accession Number: 1949.179

Shaving Box

Pewter, cylindrical-shaped, shaving soap box with hinged lid. Lid has flat-topped dome in center with concentric cirlce pattern.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Griswold, Ashbil (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 54995

Accession Number: 1949.180

Candlestick

A pair of broad, convex-based pewter candlesticks with convex bobeche; stem with three knops of different shapes.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: Dunham, Rufus, 1815-1893 (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 54996

Accession Number: 1949.181AB

Candlestick

A pair of tall pewter candlesticks with broad convex base and convex bobeche; single, trumpet-shaped knop.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: Graves, Henry H. (Pewterer)

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

GUSN: 54998

Accession Number: 1949.182AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55000

Accession Number: 1949.183.2

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55001

Accession Number: 1949.183.1

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55002

Accession Number: 1949.184A

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55003

Accession Number: 1949.184B

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55004

Accession Number: 1949.185A

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55005

Accession Number: 1949.185B

Side chair. Mahogany with white pine corner blocks. Serpentine crest rail with central shell carving and carved molded ears. Stiles have rounded backs. Pierced splat with owl-eye central design. Original loose seat with small brackets nailed at rear corners of seat rails. Rests on creased cabr...

Date: 1755-1785

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55007

Accession Number: 1949.191

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55008

Accession Number: 1949.196

Shoulder Cape

Short evening cape constructed from show fabric of black ciselé loop-pile velvet with allover pattern of raised oak leaves, inset with three gores of black velvet; Black velvet fold-down collar and yoke each trimmed with pleated black satin ruffle and large bow; hook and eye closure; hem trimmed wi...

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 55009

Accession Number: 1942.199

Table

Heavy ring-turned legs; 2 drawers with 2 maple knobs each; plain rails and top.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating), staining, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 55010

Accession Number: 1949.245

Table

Kitchen table, heavy, turned legs, 2 wooden knobs on long drawer.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55011

Accession Number: 1949.246

Firescreen

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55012

Accession Number: 1949.254

Table

Drop-leaf table with tapered legs; stained red.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55013

Accession Number: 1949.255

Secretary

Curved projecting cornice; flat, pointed arch glass doors with beaded muntins; three drawers; S-scroll "legs" and feet.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55014

Accession Number: 1949.256

Chair

Caned back and seat covered with upholstery. Shell- and foliate-carved crest, cushion rail, and stretcher. Pieced cabriole legs with foliage at knees.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55015

Accession Number: 1949.257

Bed

Maple bedstead with columnar low posts

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55016

Accession Number: 1949.261

Tumbler

Venetian style soda glass tumbler

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55018

Accession Number: 1949.621

Table cover

Square; black, white, mauve woven silk. Black is chiffon. White and mauve are satin. Selvage sides. Crimped self fringe at ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 55019

Accession Number: 1942.381

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55020

Accession Number: 1946.170

Carpet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 55021

Accession Number: 1941.1901

Arm Chair

William and Mary style chair with carved stretchers, stiles, and crest rail, curved arms, and a caned seat.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55022

Accession Number: 1945.508

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 55023

Accession Number: 1941.1939

Hall Globe, Entry Lamp

No description

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 55024

Accession Number: 1988.1

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, white pine secondary wood. Oval mirror on scrolled stand; two attached knife boxes at right and left of top; two adjacent short top drawers over three long individual drawers. All drawers have wood knobs. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55025

Accession Number: 1989.15

Sewing Table

Sewing table with one drawer, a hinged top and spool-turned legs with a stretcher.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55026

Accession Number: 1989.29

Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, and pine secondary wood. Three small drawers sit on the top with four large drawers below; carved scroll columns on either side; with cut glass pulls and ball feet.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55027

Accession Number: 1989.28

Washstand

Mahogany washstand with hinged top, 2-level interior, 2 doors, bun feet.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 55028

Accession Number: 1989.45

Ramekin

Fluted side; graduated-orange outer & clear inner glazes

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55249

Accession Number: 1984.782.2

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining.

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55250

Accession Number: 1984.794.1

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining.

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55251

Accession Number: 1984.794.2

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining.

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55252

Accession Number: 1984.794.3

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining.

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55253

Accession Number: 1984.794.4

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55254

Accession Number: 1984.794.5

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55255

Accession Number: 1984.794.6

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55256

Accession Number: 1984.794.7

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55257

Accession Number: 1984.794.8

Dinner Knife

Squared handle; ovoid cross sectn; embossed line outlining

Maker: Henckels, J. A. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55258

Accession Number: 1984.794.9

Bottle Stopper

Orange rubber dome; steel plunger; wings; impressed lettering

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: Ekco (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), rubber (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55259

Accession Number: 1984.796

Blanket

Cream colored; thick with acetate binding; machine stitched

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Cannon (Manufacturer)

Material: acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 55260

Accession Number: 1984.2384.2

Vase

Cylindrical with black semi-matte glaze on white body

Date: 1930

Maker: Possibly Bauhaus Ceramics Workshop (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 55261

Accession Number: 1984.223.2

Bed

Narrow; tubular steel rods & black wood rails; head&footboards

Date: 1925

Maker: Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981 (Designer) Bauhaus Furniture Workshop (Manufacturer)

Material: chromium, plating (metal coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55262

Accession Number: 1984.291.2

Throw Blanket

Red and white horizontal stripe; varied pattern with black highlights; three vertical panels.

Date: 1939-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55263

Accession Number: 1984.332.2

Pillow

Square feather pillow with white striped chenille cover; metal zipper is machine stitched into one side

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 55264

Accession Number: 1984.395.2

Comforter

Black and white checkered cover, cotton with bumps; machine. quilted in squares

Date: 1939

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55265

Accession Number: 1984.295.2

Comforter

Dove grey; rectangular; brushed cotton with down fill; square grid machn. qult

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), quilting

GUSN: 55266

Accession Number: 1984.297.2

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