Historic New England

Parlor chair

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20019

Accession Number: 1998.271.5

Ladies Arm Chair

Ladies' arm chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Slanted arms with short scrolled stiles beneath. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20020

Accession Number: 1998.271.6

Arm Chair

Arm chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Curved, upholstered arms with short scrolled stiles beneath. Grape detail on center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20021

Accession Number: 1998.271.7

Chaise Lounge

Daybed or Recamier. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Crest rail carved in three tiers highest at left. Left side arm with carved foliate detail. Ribbon molding on skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Date: 1858

Maker: A. G. Manning

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20022

Accession Number: 1998.271.8

Antimacassar

One in set of three: crocheted antimacassar, 2 arm pads. Antimacassar has central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Arm pads have long butterfly design surrounded by borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 20023

Accession Number: 1998.272.1

Antimacassar--arm pad

One in set of three: crocheted antimacassar, 2 arm pads. Antimacassar has central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Arm pads have long butterfly design surrounded by borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 20024

Accession Number: 1998.272.2

Antimacassar--arm pad

One in set of three: crocheted antimacassar, 2 arm pads. Antimacassar has central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Arm pads have long butterfly design surrounded by borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 20025

Accession Number: 1998.272.3

Pillow

Embroiderd pillow. Orange thread in decorative script on off-white cotton background. One end handsewn.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, hand sewing

GUSN: 20026

Accession Number: 1998.273

Center table

Rococo Revival walnut table w/ marble top. Curved skirt w/ carved scrolled and scalloped pendant boss. Cabriole legs on casters. Ornately carved X-stretcher w/ finial top. A= Walnut B= Marble top

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: Possibly Patten, K. (Maker)

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20027

Accession Number: 1998.274AB

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 20028

Accession Number: 1969.253B

Print

This engraving tells the story of the sacking of the Basing House. The group of figures-- father, daughter, dog-- to the right are the prisoners of the soldiers in helmets to the left. Popish(?) books, priests' dresses, gold and silver plate and cash separate the two groups. A man lies dead at the f...

Date: 1840

Maker: Landseer, C. (Painter) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Murray, John George (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 20029

Accession Number: 1998.275

Panel section

Panel section. One over one raised and molded on obverse. Flat, recessed and unfinished on reverse. Grained mahogany finish on face. Wedge-shaped shims nailed on back of each, adjacent to edge.

Date: 1773

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), softwood

GUSN: 20030

Accession Number: 1970.62

Portrait of Joseph Tucker

Three-quarter length, frontal, standing portrait of a man, Joseph Tucker, Jane Tucker's great uncle. The man has light brown hair and brown eyes and is wearing a black jacket, black bow tie, and green, purple and red vest. One arm is leaned up on a shelf of some sort and the other hand is poised on ...

Date: 1845

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20031

Accession Number: 1998.276

HANDRAIL

Twisted and curved fragment. Dark walnut finish? Blind bold fastening. Recess along bottom.

Date: ca. 1771

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 20032

Accession Number: 1970.280B

Photograph

Half-length, frontal portrait of a man (Isaac Carr) w/ his right shoulder turned slightly away from the viewer. The man has brown hair, dark eyes, a beard and is wearing a dark coat, bow tie and light tweed vest. Frame is a 3 in. wood and gilt combination.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20033

Accession Number: 1998.277.1

Plant stand

Small walnut stand w/ circular top. Table skirt carved into three molded bands. Turned pedestal w/ drop pendant at bottom. Four carved legs radiating from stem.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 20034

Accession Number: 1998.278

Jardiniere

Jardiniere, terra cotta; bulbous waist w/ scalloped rim; relief dragon w/ body portions separated and spaced evenly around waist of jardiniere.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 20035

Accession Number: 1998.279

Mantel mirror

Mantel mirror with carved gilt frame. High ornate cornice with scrolled foliate detail. Similar detail at lower corners, which bracket out to support mirror.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20036

Accession Number: 1998.280

Girandole candlestick

Pair of copper or bronzed? girandole candlesticks w/ prisms; girl feeding sheep and dog; prisms w/ sunburst pattern hanging from foliate skeleton; rectangular marble bases.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), copper (metal), crystal (lead glass), gilding, marble (rock), molding (forming), glass (material)

GUSN: 20037

Accession Number: 1998.281.1-2

Figurine

Ceramic figurine of gentleman holding a pitcher; pale complexion; wearing green overcoat, peach buttoned shirt and white nickers w/ flowers; pitcher propped on rock formation.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 20038

Accession Number: 1998.282

Franklin Stove

Franklin stove w/ 3 ball finials (missing one on right-hand rear corner). 2 brass medallions on front corners. Molded decorations--pillars on two sides over single large flower. Fern image inside on sides. Vine design on top. Red bricks inside.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), brick (clay product), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20039

Accession Number: 1998.283

Andirons

Pair of brass andirons. Large front finial and two curved feet (pad feet). Smaller finial halfway back with one leg. Iron backend.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Probably Hunneman, William C., Hunneman (Maker) Possibly Hunneman, William C., Jr. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20040

Accession Number: 1998.284AB

Fire fender

Sheet brass fire fender with cattail decoration. Curved frontpiece and two straight sides.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), molding (forming)

GUSN: 20041

Accession Number: 1998.285

Fireplace shovel

One in set of fire tools consisting of shovel, tongs and poker. All w/ turned brass finial at top. Poker's finial is different than shovel and tongs (prob. different set).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20042

Accession Number: 1998.286.1

Fireplace tongs

One in set of fire tools consisting of shovel, tongs and poker. All w/ turned brass finial at top. Poker's finial is different than shovel and tongs (prob. different set).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 20043

Accession Number: 1998.286.2

Teacup and saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22096

Accession Number: 1998.748.3AB

Teacup and saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22097

Accession Number: 1998.748.4AB

Teacup and saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22098

Accession Number: 1998.748.5AB

Teacup and saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22099

Accession Number: 1998.748.6AB

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22100

Accession Number: 1998.748.7

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22101

Accession Number: 1998.748.8

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22102

Accession Number: 1998.748.9

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22103

Accession Number: 1998.748.10

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22104

Accession Number: 1998.748.11

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22105

Accession Number: 1998.748.12

Strainer

Round ceramic strainer (or soap dish?) w/ gold band; 1 large hole in center w/ 8 smaller holes surrounding it.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 22106

Accession Number: 1998.749

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22107

Accession Number: 1998.750.1

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22108

Accession Number: 1998.750.2

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22109

Accession Number: 1998.750.3

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22110

Accession Number: 1998.750.4

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22111

Accession Number: 1998.750.5

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22112

Accession Number: 1998.750.6

Plate

Ceramic souvenir plate w/ "White House"; white plate w/ gilt band and gilt scroll pattern around edge; White House painted in center of plate w/ light green band encircling it.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 22113

Accession Number: 1998.751

Dish

Small round dish w/ hand painted design of mum and bird in oriental style; white w/ pink mum surrounded by green leaves and brown twigs; black and tan bird perched on twig.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 22114

Accession Number: 1998.752

Spoon rest

Ceramic spoon rest in shaped of green vegetable leaf; yellow underside w/ ridged green and black leaf painted on top surface.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22115

Accession Number: 1998.753

Jar

Hand painted miniature jar of frosted glass w/ blue bell design; white w/ blue tint at top of neck; 3 green stems w/ blue bells around body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (image-making), hand-painted

GUSN: 22116

Accession Number: 1998.754

Vase

Tubular ceramic vase with green glaze and raised rose decoration; majolica style; raised scalloped pattern around top rim; relief rose branches covering body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming)

GUSN: 22117

Accession Number: 1998.755

Luncheon plate

Floral trail pattern luncheon plate; white w/ scalloped edge w/ raised scroll design; floral branches w/ green and yellow flowers painted on surface.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 22118

Accession Number: 1998.757

Turkey plate

Ironstone turkey plate; 3 rests on bottom; impressed branched design on surface (possibly to allow juices to be collected for gravy?).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 22119

Accession Number: 1998.758

Tureen

Blue and white tureen(A) and lid(B) w/ pagoda design; star motif on handles and fish-shaped finial; Chinese motif; transfer printed border w/ design of scrolls, flowers and geometric shapes; scene of pagodas, willow tree, river w/ bridge and boats on cover, side of tureen and inside tureen.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 22120

Accession Number: 1998.759AB

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