Historic New England

Wall Fixture

Wall fixture; circular wall attachment, cylindrical arm with ball end, hanging dome for bulb; black with gold trim, foliate motifs.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), metal, electric wiring, electrical insulation

GUSN: 70042

Accession Number: 1969.19099

File Box

Rectangular file box with a natural finish; square-dovetailed corners; removeable lid.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Milton Bradley Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 70043

Accession Number: 1969.19100AB

Floor mat

Wall-to-wall straw floor mat, natural color, close weave, nails.

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 70044

Accession Number: 1969.19101

Armchair

Patterned black seat; , back, armrests; sabre legs; scrolled arms

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), hair

GUSN: 70045

Accession Number: 1969.1622.1

Armchair

Patterned black seat; , back, armrests; sabre legs; scrolled arms

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), hair

GUSN: 70046

Accession Number: 1969.1622.2

Armchair

Patterned black seat; , back, armrests; sabre legs; scrolled arms

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), hair, tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70047

Accession Number: 1969.1622.3

Armchair

Patterned black seat; , back, armrests; sabre legs; scrolled arms

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood), hair

GUSN: 70048

Accession Number: 1969.1622.4

Nesting Table

Black nesting table with rectangular top, decorated with bird and domestic motifs; turned legs and trestle paw feet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70049

Accession Number: 1969.2101.1

Nesting Table

Black nesting table with rectangular top, decorated with bird and domestic motifs; turned legs and trestle paw feet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70050

Accession Number: 1969.2101.2

Nesting Table

Black nesting table with rectangular top, decorated with bird and domestic motifs; turned legs and trestle paw feet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70051

Accession Number: 1969.2101.3

Nesting Table

Black nesting table with rectangular top, decorated with bird and domestic motifs; turned legs and trestle paw feet

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70052

Accession Number: 1969.2101.4

Picture Frame

Red, gold; rectangular; Greek cross corner blocks; table stands

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 70053

Accession Number: 1969.2340

Picture Frame

Rectangular; urn and rosette applique

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70054

Accession Number: 1969.2341

Picture Frame

Lt olive green, blue, fuschia; folding screen; 4 spandrels, brds, flw

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70055

Accession Number: 1969.2342

Picture Frame

Rectangular; void off center; yellow flower, green stem, white ribbon and ground

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 70056

Accession Number: 1969.2343

Footstool

Floral swag slipcovr; green, gry; fltd, tprd frnt legs; "S" rest

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hemp (fiber), painting (coating), wood (plant material), upholstering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 70057

Accession Number: 1969.2761

Rocking Chair

Arched crest; shaped stiles; bowed front stretcher; saddle seat

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, maple (wood)

GUSN: 70058

Accession Number: 1969.2765

Wall Mirror

Flat cornice, ball drops; upper bridge scene; attached electric lamp

Date: 1810-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 70059

Accession Number: 1969.2774

Table

Side table, circular top covered with brown velvet and brass mount border. Turned tripod base of ebonized bamboo.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), brass (alloy), painting (coating), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 70060

Accession Number: 1969.2789

Desk Chair

Curved back; ramshead hand holds; circular swivel seat; four turned legs; conform

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), leather, upholstering, veneering

GUSN: 70061

Accession Number: 1969.2793

Shaving Stand

Rectangular case; engaged quarter column front; two drawers; rectangular adjustable mirror

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), mirrors, Norway spruce (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70062

Accession Number: 1969.2797

Towel Rack

Ring-turned style; white; 2 medial x-bars; 2 top bars; tresle feet

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70063

Accession Number: 1969.2807

Sofa

Tufted couch with one rolled arm, a curved back, turned legs and floral upholstery.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70064

Accession Number: 1969.2811

Desk Chair

Square back; fig'd green back, seat, armrests; turned urn armrests; round legs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 70065

Accession Number: 1969.2814

Desk Chair

Crvd crest, contin arms; serp seat rail; turned legs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, leather, painting (coating), textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70066

Accession Number: 1969.2817

Fire Screen

Black fire screen with 3 ball feet, triangle base with concave sides, and oval screen-empty

Date: 1815-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69967

Accession Number: 1969.2979

Wall Mirror

Flt ovrhang cornice; flank fluted cols; lily/acanth panel; gry

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, mirrors, oak (wood), painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 69968

Accession Number: 1969.2981

Wall Clock

Banjo-type; circular face; trapez case; 1/2 round mold; rectangular base, door

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), enameling, mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 69969

Accession Number: 1969.2982

Electric Lamp

Figure of god Mercury holding gilded staff and torch; square base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 69970

Accession Number: 1969.3085

Kitchen Table

Table. Mahogany. Overhanging rectangular top with beaded edge; one drawer with round wooden pull. Four rectangular stretchers. Rests on ring-and-vase-turned legs.

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69971

Accession Number: 1969.3087

Fancy Chair

Turned crest with central pillow; two bowed slats; turned front stretcher

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69972

Accession Number: 1969.3088

Chair

Square back; pierced splat; black fig seat; cylindrical front legs

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), hair, upholstering

GUSN: 69973

Accession Number: 1969.3089

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69974

Accession Number: 1969.3091.1

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), rush (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69975

Accession Number: 1969.3091.2

Letter Rack

Red; rectangular, carved sides, graduated slots, pen rest

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69976

Accession Number: 1969.3094

Hand Mirror

Circular frame; geometric border; winged goddess relief handle

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, mirrors, plating (metal coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 69977

Accession Number: 1969.3095

Desk Set

Grn rectangular blotter with fold cvr; strage pockets left; ink well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69978

Accession Number: 1969.3193

Easy Chair

Ylw-grn; tufted; round bk; contin arms; serpent seat rail; crvd legs

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69979

Accession Number: 1969.3223

Eyeglasses

Lt tarnish; ovoid lenses; collapsable earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69980

Accession Number: 1969.3237.1

Eyeglass Case

Drk blue; rectangular; flap lid; incised pattern

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69981

Accession Number: 1969.3237.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; thin ear pieces; curved

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69982

Accession Number: 1969.3238.1

Eyeglass Case

Orig. black; rectangular; rounded end; flap lid

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69983

Accession Number: 1969.3238.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; extremely thin, bowed earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69984

Accession Number: 1969.3239.1

Eyeglass Case

Red; rectangular; tapered end flap lid; gilded outline

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69985

Accession Number: 1969.3239.2

Cutter

Siver; crvd spring handles, ax shpd pinching blades; safetycach

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 69986

Accession Number: 1969.3240

Sleigh or French Bed. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. French brass or ormolu mounts. Original maple casters, cherry supports screwed to side rails to support bed frame. Rectangular headboard and footboard; flanked by four half columns with gilded capitals on each side of headboard and footboard; o...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Vose, Isaac, Sr., 1767-1823 (Cabinetmaker) Vose, Isaac, Jr., 1794-1872 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), gilt bronze, veneering

GUSN: 69987

Accession Number: 1969.3260