Historic New England

Chair

Green painted kitchen chair. Two wide and slightly curved back slats. Broad seat w/ attached green cushion. Unornamented turned legs and stretchers. Back legs flared.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18278

Accession Number: 1998.2364.1

Fire extinguisher

Fire suppressors. Red glass bulb filled w/ liquid. Set into metal wire connected to back wall mount. Metal tag connected to wire at front of bulb. Filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18279

Accession Number: 1998.2365

Fire extinguisher

Fire suppressors. Red glass bulb filled w/ liquid. Set into metal wire connected to back wall mount. Metal tag connected to wire at front of bulb. Filled w/ liquid.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: International Fire Equipment Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18280

Accession Number: 1998.2366

Storage box

Wooden box containing jigsaw. Plank of wood forming an open crate in which to store items. Wood has been stained a darker color. Only the top is left uncovered.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18281

Accession Number: 1998.2367

Copper engraving of prodigal son saying goodbye to his father and mother in 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the father and son clasp hands, the mother is seated at a table looking down, two men are packing up items, and a dog looks up at the father and son.

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18282

Accession Number: 1998.332.1

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son drinking w/ three harlots and 2 other men in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. In the print, the prodigal son pours alcohol onto the table--missing the two glasses, while two men and two women "interact" nearby. A third woman lounges behind the son and looks out at the vi...

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18283

Accession Number: 1998.332.2

Print

Copper engraving of prodigal son on one knee begging forgiveness and acceptance from his father in a 1 1/4 in. dark wood frame. Two women and a short man stand behind the father watching. The son is dressed in torn and tattered clothes and greets the father outside by a fountain and gate.

Date: 1791

Maker: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18284

Accession Number: 1998.332.3

Billiard cue rack

Billiard cue rack. Two pieces w/ 12 billiard cues. Oak cues fit at ends into dark crested rack w/ carved edges and turned finials and drop pendants.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: J. E. Came & Co. (Maker) Heims, H. (Maker) Phelan & Collender (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18285

Accession Number: 1998.333.1-13

Sea chest

Unfinished pine sea chest w/ rounded hinged lid. Dove-tail joinery and thick, hand-wrought nails. Iron ball handles at sides. Roughly carved key hole at center front. Small right side compartment inside.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18286

Accession Number: 1998.334

Fishnet float

Hand blown colorless glass ball surrounded by netting which is tied together at top.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glassblowing, rope

GUSN: 18287

Accession Number: 1998.335

Hanging billiard rack

Walnut hanging rack for billiard balls. Top section has rounded edges; ten interior shelves w/ numbers painted at left. Gilt trim around shelves.

Date: 1860-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18288

Accession Number: 1998.336

Billiard rack

Triangular walnut billiard rack w/ rounded pieces fit into interior corners.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18289

Accession Number: 1998.337

Print

Hand-colored Currier lithograph of the Steam Ship Great Britain w/ 6 masts, 15 sails, and one smoke structure in a 3/4 in. gilt frame. Seven flags including 3 British fly from the steamship and two life boats hang over the boat's side.

Date: 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18290

Accession Number: 1998.338

Print

Currier hand colored lithograph of a 3 masted ship w/ 14 sails. A United States flag from the back of the ship, a light blue flag from the highest point, one life boat, and one large anchor are along the ship's side. Frame: 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1845

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18291

Accession Number: 1998.339.1

Print

Hand colored Currier lithograph of the Post Office. In the streets and sidewalks surrounding the post office are people walking and socializing as well as horses, wagons and carriage. A black iron fence surrounds the post office which is a 3-story building w/ a steeple and a clock and large arched w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18292

Accession Number: 1998.340

Oil lamp

Electrified brass oil lamp(A) and milk glass shade(B); goblet shaped w/ reticulated base; embossed foliate scroll decoration on body; 3 spider-like arms to hold domed shade.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18293

Accession Number: 1998.341AB

Armadillo shell

Armadillo shell--head and ears intact.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), armadillo

GUSN: 18294

Accession Number: 1998.342

Ship model

Ship model of the steam ship South Carolina. Hull painted black and green. Smoke stack and three masts; three buildings on deck. No sails up. Fitted into the ends of a black stand. Black stretcher running between two ends.

Date: 1852

Maker: Youngs & Cutter (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18295

Accession Number: 1998.343AB

Hanging shelf

Long and wide hanging shelf w/ beveled edges. Stained dark and finished to resemble walnut. Mounted to two large iron brackets w/ fox and acorn detail.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: poplar (wood)

GUSN: 18296

Accession Number: 1998.344

Ship model

Half-hull ship model. Nailed to wooden board painted red. Constructed of horizontal bands of alternating woods.

Date: 1865-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18297

Accession Number: 1998.345

Sofa

Rococo Revival sofa, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Tri-part oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved hand rests; carved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18298

Accession Number: 1998.346.1

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair with recessed arms, sometimes called a "lady's chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18299

Accession Number: 1998.346.2

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green velvet upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18300

Accession Number: 1998.346.3

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18301

Accession Number: 1998.346.4

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor chair, walnut with tufted green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18302

Accession Number: 1998.346.5

Parlor arm chair

Rococo Revival parlor arm chair, sometimes called a "gentleman's parlor chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved handrests. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18303

Accession Number: 1998.346.6

Parlor side chair

Rococo Revival parlor side chair, sometimes called a "lady's parlor chair" due to the lack of arms, made from walnut with tufted plush green upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Short, sloping carved arms. Carved skirt and cabriole legs on casters.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18304

Accession Number: 1998.346.7

Antimacassar

Antimacassar, crocheted. Central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 18305

Accession Number: 1998.347.1

Antimacassar

Antimacassar, crocheted. Central flower surrounded by scroll design and multiple borders. Edges cut uneven.

Date: 1890-1920

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

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 18306

Accession Number: 1998.347.2

Print

Hand-colored lithograph of the South Carolina's engine in a 2 3/4 in. gilt frame. The print is divided into two parts w/ two gray/blue pistons on the far right and two or three gray/blue grooved gears connected to a longer apparatus on the far left.

Date: 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: hand coloring, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18307

Accession Number: 1998.348

Trinket box

Small book-shaped trinket box; figure of a woman on one side; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top; woman in blue dress carrying basket of flowers.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18408

Accession Number: 1998.444

Trinket box

Larger book-shaped trinket box w/ colored figure of couple (man and woman) on front; "forget me not" and shield on back; foiled edges and gilded cardboard sides w/ glass top.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18409

Accession Number: 1998.445

Syllabub

Colorless glass syllabub w/ panelled waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18410

Accession Number: 1998.446

Wine glass

Colorless wine glass; fluted w/ turned waist.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18411

Accession Number: 1998.447

Vase

Glass vase w/ painted and applied decoration--decoupage. Red painted bottle w/ paper pictures of children applied; paper floral band around neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18412

Accession Number: 1998.448

Figurine

Chinese ivory figurine w/ four Chinese figures and fishing motif. Figure at top and bottom holding opposite ends of canoe paddle. One figure at bottom in prayer position. One figure in middle climbing up.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 18413

Accession Number: 1998.449

Tray

Oval painted tin tray. Painted black w/ gold scrollwork near sides, curved rim at edges.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18414

Accession Number: 1998.450

Perfume bottle

Small perfume vial, shell, mother-of-pearl body w/ brass filigree end pieces. Top attached by chain. Brass and cork stopper. Egg-shaped vial.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cork (bark), mother of pearl

GUSN: 18415

Accession Number: 1998.451

Button

Brass button, pressed decoration, palm tree and inscription.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 18416

Accession Number: 1998.452

Commemorative medal

Commemorative medal. Image of bridge on front, wreath on back. Scalloped edges.

Date: 1928

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), embossing

GUSN: 18417

Accession Number: 1998.453

Fountain pen

Ivory and gilt metal writing implement in leather case w/ blue cloth lining and brass hooks. Fountain pen w/out quill.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), leather, metal

GUSN: 18418

Accession Number: 1998.454AB

Bowl

Small fluted Chinese porcelain bowl, Chinese figures on outside and Celadon blue inside; gilded rim and banded base; scene of Chinese warriors; multi-colored.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18419

Accession Number: 1998.455

Carved gourd

Carved gourd w/ S. American motifs and metal rim. Flowers and medallions carved, image of hands shaking, primarily. Shaped like light bulb.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gourd, metal

GUSN: 18420

Accession Number: 1998.456

Gourd

Gourd w/ pressed metal rim lip. Floral design on rim. Light bulb-shaped gourd.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd, pressing, silver (metal)

GUSN: 18421

Accession Number: 1998.457

Box

Small wooden pine box; dovetail joining and sliding lid w/ finger notch.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: joining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18422

Accession Number: 1998.458

Butter plate

Porcelain butter plate; ivory w/ blackberry decoration; square w/ scalloped corners; blackberry vine w/ green leaves.

Date: 1884 -

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

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

GUSN: 18423

Accession Number: 1998.459

Butter plate

Porcelain butter plate; orange w/ hand-painted pussy willow decoration; square w/ scalloped corners; brown and white pussy willows.

Date: 1885 -

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

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

GUSN: 18424

Accession Number: 1998.460

Vial

Glass vial sealed w/ paper label containing varnish; wax paper in stopper.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 18425

Accession Number: 1998.461

Opium pipe

Metal pipe; stem meets full sphere w/ holes punched out at random. Top of stem pressed into geometrical forms.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18426

Accession Number: 1998.462

Tea cup and saucer

Hand decorated porcelain tea cup and saucer; golden rod decoration; dotted gilt decoration along rims; lavender handle on cup; lavender ray-like decoration at base of cup and center of saucer.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Painter) Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18427

Accession Number: 1998.463AB

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