Historic New England

Bowling Pin

Slender; cylindrical neck; grad. swelling to attenuated bulbous body

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65643

Accession Number: 1970.1202.7

Bowling Pin

Slender; cylindrical neck; grad. swelling to attenuated bulbous body

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65644

Accession Number: 1970.1202.8

Bowling Pin

Slender; cylindrical neck; grad. swelling to attenuated bulbous body

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65645

Accession Number: 1970.1202.9

Bowling Pin

Slender; cylindrical neck; grad. swelling to attenuated bulbous body

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65646

Accession Number: 1970.1202.10

Chest

Rectangularilinear; 6 board; key hole on lid; bail handles; brown ext.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65647

Accession Number: 1970.1203

Bowling Ball

Round; walnut or fruitwood; 2 holes

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65648

Accession Number: 1970.1204

Hooded Carriage

Double axel; railing; foldup steps; lanterns; two blue velvet seats

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65649

Accession Number: 1970.1172

Carriage

Doule axel; blue and yellow; button upholstery; four step pedals; splash board

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65650

Accession Number: 1970.1173

Side chair, one of a pair. Wicker, pine, paint. Oval back; scoop sea with square front and wickerbox skirt with braided trim. Most recently painted green over several earlier paint layers. Rests on round turned front and back legs with double bracket support and braided trim applied vertically do...

Date: 1890-1939

Maker: O'Hearn Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65651

Accession Number: 1970.1219.1

Side Chair

Side chair, one of a pair. Wicker, pine, paint. Oval back; scoop sea with square front and wickerbox skirt with braided trim. Most recently painted green over several earlier paint layers. Rests on round turned front and back legs with double bracket support and braided trim applied vertically do...

Date: 1890-1939

Maker: O'Hearn Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65652

Accession Number: 1970.1219.2

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65653

Accession Number: 1970.1220.1

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65654

Accession Number: 1970.1220.2

Porch Armchair

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned seat & back; green; incised rings

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65655

Accession Number: 1970.1220.3

Porch Rocking Chair

High caned back; curved crest; bowed flat arms; green

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65656

Accession Number: 1970.1221.1

Porch Rocking Chair

High caned back; curved crest; bowed flat arms; green

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65657

Accession Number: 1970.1221.2

Porch Bench

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned trellis; scoop caned seat; green

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65658

Accession Number: 1970.1222.1

Porch Bench

Rectangular back; curved crest; caned trellis; scoop caned seat; green

Date: 1880-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65659

Accession Number: 1970.1222.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; u shape with 4 attached ball finials; wicker caned sides

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 65660

Accession Number: 1970.1223

Hall Mirror

Tall back; molded cornice; floral carving; shelves; paneled; white

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65661

Accession Number: 1970.1225

Baby Carriage

Wicker; round curved edge; hood; grey with lt. yellow upholstery

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65662

Accession Number: 1970.1226

Park Bench

Plank seat; cast iron arm rests; foliate; trefoil splayed feet

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 65663

Accession Number: 1970.1227

Wallpaper

Daisy blossoms & buds; olive grassy ground with dk. green stems

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: AFTER Morris (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65664

Accession Number: 1970.1228A

Border Wallpaper

Bl. iris on meandering green & gold vine; yelwith grn ground; sm. medalln

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: AFTER Morris (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65665

Accession Number: 1970.1228B

Wallpaper

Meandering 5 petal tan & white blossms; green stems; lt. bl. ground

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65666

Accession Number: 1970.1229A

Border Wallpaper

Stylized vine; yellow & pink blossoms; lt. bl. ctr. stripe; rope mtf

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65667

Accession Number: 1970.1229B

Baby Stroller

Basket-like; for 2 children; braided finish; 4 spoked wheels

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: F. A. Whitney Carriage Co. (Maker)

Material: caning, iron (metal), maple (wood)

GUSN: 65668

Accession Number: 1970.1230

House Model

2 tone green house; 3 green. gothic gables ea. side; ctr. porch

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Paul Holt, 1868-1895 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 65669

Accession Number: 1970.1232

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Secretary

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

FRAME, WINDOW

Molded along one long edge; mitered on one short end; bevel along one edge on underside; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67184

Accession Number: 1915.110

Shingled Wall Section

Section of wall with shingles nailed to strips; rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67185

Accession Number: 1929.1009

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

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

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

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

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Landscape with Bridge

Landscape with a suspension bridge over a river.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67192

Accession Number: 1934.332

Clark-Frankland House, Boston, MA

Painting of a 3.5 story center hall brick building with five dormers. Copy of mantel painting in Clark-Frankland House in Boston, MA.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67193

Accession Number: 1959.484

English Country Scene

Landscape of English countryside with church at center, mill with water wheel to the right, river at left. Formerly included works which moved clock hands, windmill, and water wheel.

Date: 1828

Maker: Ripley, Julia L. (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67194

Accession Number: 1968.126

Aquatint

Framed aquatint entitled "An East-Indiaman in a storm, Scudding before the Wind." Ship w/ British flag tossed on sea. Partially dismasted. Two small ships in background. Original frame of pressed brass over wood has been painted black.

Date: 1795

Maker: Elmes, W. (Engraver) Fairburn, John (Publisher)

Material: aquatints (prints), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 67195

Accession Number: 1939.83

Landscape with Coat of Arms

Oil on panel painting of a figure on horseback approaching a tavern, with a large coat of arms at the top. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67196

Accession Number: 1984.478.1

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