Historic New England

Bedspread

Patchwork bed cover made to accomodate posts of the bed. Quilt composed of chintz squares quilted in diagonal stripes. Quilt has attached skirt of purple cotton patterned with roses. Quilt colors include cream, brown, blue and green.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308454

Accession Number: 1958.477

Table

Small bird's-eye maple table with two drop leaves. One drawer in front with circular wooden pull. Turned legs.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bird's-eye maple

GUSN: 308455

Accession Number: 1958.479

Electrified oil lamp

Glass oil lamp, electrified. Lamp has 6-sided base, expanding to oil reservoir. Now with modern paper shade.

Date: 1810-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308456

Accession Number: 1958.480

Coal guard

Demi-lune fire or coal guard made of single wrought iron strap shaped into a curve.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308457

Accession Number: 1958.485

Desk

Slant-top desk with four drawers and ogee apron. Drawers with elaborately stamped brass escutcheons that appear to be original. Interior with 8 pigeon holes with ogee shaped top and 8 drawers.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308458

Accession Number: 1958.216

Side chair

Bannister back side chair with woven rush seat, turned stiles, legs and stretchers.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308459

Accession Number: 1958.220

Rug

Prayer rug with pentagonal field with point to Mecca. Serrated leaf and wine glass pattern, and rosette border. Primary colors are yellow, brown and red.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 308460

Accession Number: 1958.437

Candlestick

One of a pair of brass candlesticks, each cast in two pieces. Square base and beaded post. Interior of socket with plunger to raise and lower candle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308462

Accession Number: 1958.438.1

Candlestick

One of a pair of brass candlesticks, each cast in two pieces. Square base and beaded post. Interior of socket with plunger to raise and lower candle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308463

Accession Number: 1958.438.2

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308464

Accession Number: 1958.439.1

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308465

Accession Number: 1958.439.2

Windsor writing chair

Nine-spindle writing Windsor armchair, painted brown. Legs, stiles, and spindles bamboo turned. Seat incised around edge.

Date: 1725-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating)

GUSN: 308466

Accession Number: 1958.440

Hatbox

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308491

Accession Number: 1991.22.2AB

Dish

Thistle design

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308492

Accession Number: 1927.2003

Iron

Cast iron iron with turned wood handle and cast iron loop for hanging.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308493

Accession Number: 1958.271

Slant-top desk

Slant-top desk with four drawers with elaborately stamped brass escutcheons. Inside are six drawers and six pigeon holes flanked by Doric columns.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308494

Accession Number: 1958.221

Braided rug

Oval braided rag rug in hues of brown, pink, red, purple, blue, gray and green.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308495

Accession Number: 1958.441

Braided rug

Oval braided rag rug in tones of black, brown, gray, pink, orange and red.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308496

Accession Number: 1958.442

Braided Rug

Oval braided rag rug in tones of brown, green, purple, pink and blue.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308497

Accession Number: 1958.443

Rocking chair

Ladder back rocking chair with four slats, painted black with yellow slip on edges. Turned arms, stiles and rails, rush seat.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308498

Accession Number: 1958.444

Chest of Drawers

Bow front chest of drawers with curving apron and splayed feet. Four drawers with oval brass escutcheons. Inlay around top, keyholes, and edges of drawers.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308499

Accession Number: 1958.445

Bed

Bed with scrolled head and foot boards with cannonball finials. Painted grain with yellow/gold slip on edges, stencil design of fruit and basket. Original rope bottom removed and fitted for mattress.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), stenciling, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308500

Accession Number: 1958.446

Table

Small rectangular table with one drawer with glass pull. Four square tapered legs.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 308501

Accession Number: 1958.447

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar with a silver overlay. Scroll and chain design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308502

Accession Number: 1958.766

Blanket chest

Lift-top blanket chest with single lower drawer and reverse curve apron. Yellow slip around edges of top, face, and drawer edges. Stencil decoration of grapevine, leaves, and flowers . Gilded tin pulls.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), gilt paint, stenciling

GUSN: 308503

Accession Number: 1958.448

Chair

Chair with scrolled head and arm rails and three additional dowel rails on back. Turned front legs and stretchers. Black paint with red slip. Elaborate polychrome stencil of rose spray on head rail, and flower garland with butterfly on seat rail. Rush seat.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), stenciling, rush (material)

GUSN: 308504

Accession Number: 1958.449

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Round shape with a foliate and acorn design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308505

Accession Number: 1958.785

Dressing table

Empire style dressing table with scroll splash board, two drawers with circular brass pulls. Turned legs. Yellow slip decorates drawers and turned legs. Stencilled flowers, fruit and vines.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), stenciling, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308506

Accession Number: 1958.450

Andiron

One of a pair of cast iron andirons with loop finials.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 308507

Accession Number: 1958.453.1

Andiron

One of a pair of cast iron andirons with loop finials.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 308508

Accession Number: 1958.453.2

Luncheon Forks

A set of ten. Silver luncheon forks with ivory handles. Applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308852

Accession Number: 1969.3596.11-.22

Spoon

Silver sugar spoon with an oval bowl. Foliate and scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 308854

Accession Number: 1993.686

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress, ivory silk lining with ivory lace overlay. Sleeveless, floor length, zipper up back beneath button and loop closures. Machine stitched and hemmed by hand.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (fiber), metal

GUSN: 308855

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.1a

Belt

Ivory lace belt to be worn with wedding dress. Double layer of lace. Square, lace-covered buckle. Handmade, machine stitched.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), metal

GUSN: 308857

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.1b

Jacket

Ivory lace jacket. Short cuffed sleeves, one button and loop closure at throat, one hook and eye closure at waist.

Date: 1936

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), metal

GUSN: 308858

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.2

Veil

Wedding veil of ivory netting with vine detail on edges. Silk ribbons and knotwork at top of head.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), silk (fiber), ribbonwork

GUSN: 308859

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.3

Mitts

Ivory net and lace fingerless elbow length mitts worn with wedding ensemble.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 308860

Accession Number: 2015.30.1.4ab

Tobacco Tin with Cover

Tall, square tobacco tin with cylindrical neck and fittted cover. Painted black with gold images of Asian characters, man smoking long pipe, bird, frog and other creatures.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 308887

Accession Number: 1938.238.2AB

Small Tin with Hinged Cover and Mirror

Small, rectangular tin box with hinged cover pressed with oval floral medallion. Bottom is also hinged, covering mirror with gold frame. Box appears to be painted an olive green color. Possibly a lady's patch box.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mirrors, molding (forming)

GUSN: 308888

Accession Number: 1926.309

Teapot

Teapot [2012.116.1.1a] with cover [2012.116.1.1b]. Both are rectangular. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308889

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.1ab

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308890

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.2

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl [2012.116.1.3a] with cover [2012.116.1.3b]. Bowl is rectangular with two small handles on sides. Lid is also rectangular. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308891

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.3ab

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308892

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.4

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308893

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.5

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308894

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.6

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308895

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.7

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308896

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.8

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308897

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.9

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308898

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.10

Teacup

Teacup with handle. Floral pattern with dark pink flowers and petals and green leaves. One flower in bottom of cup. No maker's mark.

Date: 1815

Maker: Attributed to New Hall Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Material: bone china

GUSN: 308899

Accession Number: 2012.116.1.11

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