Historic New England

Bookmark

Grn, red, yellow, brown; rectangular, curved ends; scroll inlay

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70311

Accession Number: 1969.2222

Pen Wiper

Acorn/lvs on handle; circular holder; green folded leaves

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: gold (metal), kidskin, plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 70312

Accession Number: 1969.2223

Seal

Blubous glass handle; entwin. snake; rectangular head; engrv. cod. crest

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70313

Accession Number: 1969.2224

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

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

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230

Bookcase

Shpd crst; rectangular; 4 shlvs; lwr comprt; bracket feet; pierced sides

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70321

Accession Number: 1969.2231

Fireplace Shovel

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; cylindrical shaft; bell-shaped body

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70322

Accession Number: 1969.2232.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; 2 hngd cylindrical shafts; flt circular ends

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70323

Accession Number: 1969.2232.2

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70324

Accession Number: 1969.2233.1

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70325

Accession Number: 1969.2233.2

Fire Screen

Wire mesh; four folding, hinged panels; 2 bale handles

Date: 1875-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy), metal, wire

GUSN: 70326

Accession Number: 1969.2234

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70327

Accession Number: 1969.2235.1

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70328

Accession Number: 1969.2235.2

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Washstand

Square white top; 1 drawer; large hinge door; 2 shelves; carved applied decorations.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70331

Accession Number: 1969.2243

Lounge

Sinuous back, serpentine seat rail; scroll arm; tufted; red, yellow, white floral jacquard upholstery over earlier printed cotton (visible on arm).

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 70332

Accession Number: 1969.2244

Handkerchief Box

Square; accordion sides; blue lining; carved buckles; footed; Handkerchieves

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pearl (animal material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70333

Accession Number: 1969.2246

Scarab

Lt brown; oval; beetle with hieroglyphics on base

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 70334

Accession Number: 1969.2247

Brush Holder

Blue, white; octagonal; stylized plants and brocade panels

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70335

Accession Number: 1969.2248

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; blond string inlay; hinged lid with inside mirror

Date: 1830-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), laminating, mirrors, paper (fiber product), rosewood (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70336

Accession Number: 1969.2249

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with intruments, props; male figure with hand in vest

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70587

Accession Number: 1969.2710.12

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with intruments, props; female figure sewing, flowers

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70588

Accession Number: 1969.2710.13

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with intruments, props; female figure in bridal gown

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70589

Accession Number: 1969.2710.14

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; male figure shaving

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70590

Accession Number: 1969.2710.15

Fireplace Tile

Purp-blu; x-hatched border with intrumnts, props; fem at door; milit.

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70591

Accession Number: 1969.2710.16

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; male figure with pitchfork

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70592

Accession Number: 1969.2710.17

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; female figure with flowers

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70593

Accession Number: 1969.2710.18

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; male figure knee breech

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70594

Accession Number: 1969.2710.19

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; female figure at prayer

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70595

Accession Number: 1969.2710.20

Fireplace Tile

Purple-blue; x-hatched border with instruments, props; male figure shaving

Date: 1750-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 70596

Accession Number: 1969.2710.21

Carriage Clock

Stepped base, 4 ft; rectangular; bale handle; roman numerals

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Jerome & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70597

Accession Number: 1969.2711

Thermometer

Gilt; circular base; masonry tower with crenolation

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), glass (material), plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 70598

Accession Number: 1969.2712

Electric Lamp

Circ base, elong. balust. trng; pleated shade with painted rose

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70599

Accession Number: 1969.2714

Back Scratcher

Fork shaped head; pierced hndl with twisted neck

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70600

Accession Number: 1969.2717

Vase

Footed, bulbouse body, wide flared mouth

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70601

Accession Number: 1969.2718.1

Vase

Footed, bulbouse body, wide flared mouth

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 70602

Accession Number: 1969.2718.2

Letter Box

Grn, glt; rectangular, hinged; embossed floral border

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Possibly Loewe, E. (Maker)

Material: embossing, gilding, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70603

Accession Number: 1969.2719

Trinket Basket

Brn, org, yellow; rectangular with overlapping lid; herring-bone weave

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70604

Accession Number: 1969.2720

Card Deck

Grn, yellow, black; 2 pencils; original back

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: Brown & Bigelow (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 70605

Accession Number: 1969.2721

Trinket Box

Polychrome; cylin; wide mouth; rose mandarin

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70606

Accession Number: 1969.2723

Set Inkwell

Colorless; sq, canted corners; conforming top; honeycomb pattern

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 70607

Accession Number: 1969.2724.1

Clothes Brush

Whisk style; varnished loop handle

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 70608

Accession Number: 1969.2725

Stool

Rectangular; folding top, legs; hinged; pierced trefoil motif

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70609

Accession Number: 1969.2726

Mirror

Rectangular; white; molded frame with beading

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70610

Accession Number: 1969.2728

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