Historic New England

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Diaper pattern formed by metallic gold foliate circles alternating with tan leaves. Printed on an embossed, red ground. Straight match.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176372

Accession Number: 1985.26.50

Wallpaper

Incomplete width. Stylized floral bouquet surrounded by arabesques. Printed in pink, red, and white on a grey-lavender ground.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176373

Accession Number: 1985.26.500

Wallpaper

Large-scale diaper pattern formed by strapwork and framing stylized flowers and scrolls. Printed in two browns and orange on a taupe ground. Straight match.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176374

Accession Number: 1985.26.502

Wallpaper

Grid of stylized foliate and pendant motif. Printed in rust, taupe, tan, and green on a field of pink dashes and pink, embossed ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176375

Accession Number: 1985.26.503

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Large-scale spider chrysanthemum blossoms on a trailing vine. Printed in cream, peach, tan and light brown on a brown ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176376

Accession Number: 1985.26.504

Wallpaper

Grid of stylized floral sprigs. Printed in red, blue, green, and brown on a beige ground. Straight match.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176377

Accession Number: 1985.26.505

Wallpaper

Unused sample. Sprays of roses and carnations ornamented by arabesque and delicate garlands. Printed in pink, rust, two greens, blue and grey on embossed, ungrounded paper.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176378

Accession Number: 1985.26.506

Unused sample. Center stripe of rose wreaths with alternating designs of flower basket and bow-knotted posey and flanked by a ribbon and leaf stripe. Printed in rose, two pinks, two lavenders, three blues, three greens, white, and ivory on a blue liquid mica, embossed ground. Straight match.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176379

Accession Number: 1985.26.508

Wallpaper

Two unused fragments of scenic paper, possibly lagoon or swamp. Foreground consists of myriad of foliage and flowers, including roses, behind which is water, water lilies, dragonfly, reeds, and trees. Printed in two greens, ten browns, red, pink, and grey on light grey ground.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176380

Accession Number: 1985.26.509

Wallpaper

Unused sample of floral paper featuring chrysanthemums and daisies. Printed in red, two pinks, white, two greens, and purple/grey on grey ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176381

Accession Number: 1985.26.510

Wallpaper

Unused sample of interlaced circular knots. Printed in embossed metallic gold, yellow, copper(?) and black on reddish-brown, embossed ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 176382

Accession Number: 1985.26.511

Armchair

Upholstered seat, back; floral design; rolled arms

Date: 1725-1749

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 67295

Accession Number: 1969.1127

Bookcase

Bookcase. Probably walnut. Painted black. Rectangular and narrow in form. Four shelves. Back cut out to accomodate molding.

Date: 1931

Maker: PWP (Maker)

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

GUSN: 67296

Accession Number: 1969.1129

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular case; 4 tapered legs; 4 drawers; top drawer smaller

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), oak (wood), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 67297

Accession Number: 1969.1130

Meuble D'appuis

Large lower cabinet; writing slide; 3 small upper drawers

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), inlay (process), maple (wood), marble (rock), oak (wood), veneering

GUSN: 67298

Accession Number: 1969.1131

Flower Vase

Turquoise; urn with base; relief basketweave & flowers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Minton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 67299

Accession Number: 1969.1133.1

Flower Vase

Turquoise; urn with base; relief basketweave & flowers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Minton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 67300

Accession Number: 1969.1133.2

Cornell Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67302

Accession Number: 1989.345

Desk Chair

White; carved legs, arms, back; bergere form

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67306

Accession Number: 1969.1132

Candlestick

Satyr with snake holding torch forming bobeche

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 67307

Accession Number: 1969.1134.1

Candlestick

Satyr with snake holding torch forming bobeche

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 67308

Accession Number: 1969.1134.2

Cachepot

Blue, white, orange; cylindrical, reserve panels with fowl

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67309

Accession Number: 1969.1135.1

Cachepot

Blue, white, orange; cylindrical, reserve panels with fowl

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67310

Accession Number: 1969.1135.2

Armchair

Blue, white; crook leg, scroll and pad feet, bird crest, curved seat rail

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67311

Accession Number: 1969.1156

Sewing Chest

Rectangular base with crooked legs, paw feet, removable box, and rear case. Gold and black japanned finish.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67312

Accession Number: 1969.1179

Desk

Roll top; fluted tapered legs; 5 lwr & 3 upr drawers

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67313

Accession Number: 1969.1189

Armchair

Painted white armchair, Louis XVI style. Square back, shaped arms, bowed seat rail. Blue and white toile upholstered seat, back, and arms. 1890s reprint of 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, linen (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 67314

Accession Number: 1969.1201.1

Armchair

Painted white armchair, Louis XVI style. Square back, shaped arms, bowed seat rail. Blue and white toile upholstered seat, back, and arms. 1890s reprint of 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swing).

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Reproduction of Huet, Jean Baptiste (Designer)

Material: wood (plant material), upholstery, linen (material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 67315

Accession Number: 1969.1201.2

Cachepot

Pink; urn with floral & ribbon swag; pot & stand

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67316

Accession Number: 1969.1202

Table

Circular top; two drawers and candleslides; four long fluted tapering legs

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), marble (rock), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67317

Accession Number: 1969.1205

Armchair

Tufted uphols; sht cylindrical legs, casters; red/white stripes

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 67318

Accession Number: 1969.1208

Throw Rug

Bear skin, double edging, scalloped

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 67319

Accession Number: 1969.1209

End Table

Ocatgonal with floral & leaf motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67320

Accession Number: 1969.1210

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67321

Accession Number: 1969.1211.1

Andiron

Ball finial, reel turning, hoof feet on cabriole legs

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67322

Accession Number: 1969.1211.2

Fender

C-shaped, ball feet, gadrooned & foliage motif

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pressing

GUSN: 67323

Accession Number: 1969.1212

Fireplace Tongs

Ball handle, reel turned shaft, hinged arms

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67324

Accession Number: 1969.1213

Fireplace Tongs

Spring-hinged with 4-tined forks

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67325

Accession Number: 1969.1214

Bellows

Pedlar with wares & staff; floral dec on back

Date: 1871

Maker: Menton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 67326

Accession Number: 1969.1215

Table

Circular top with one drawer; three fluted tapered legs with casters

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), marble (rock), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67327

Accession Number: 1969.1216

Electric Lamp

Grn; crackle glaze, cat & rat motif; pleated shade, finial, stand

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: R. Hollings & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), teak (wood)

GUSN: 67328

Accession Number: 1969.1217

Settee

Serpentine crest & seat rail, rolled arms, flower carvg, spade ft

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67329

Accession Number: 1969.1218

Table

Kidney-shpd; 4 tapered fluted legs; 2 candle slides, 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67330

Accession Number: 1969.1220

Electric Lamp

Blue, white; bulbous body, floral and cloud motif, painted shade, base

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67331

Accession Number: 1969.1221

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

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