Historic New England

Dressing Room Wallpaper

Unused roll of wallpaper. Multi-color roses, carnations, violets, thistles, and bluebells in purple, blue, dark pink, golden yellow with green leaves on white ground. Used in the Master Bedroom Dressing Room.

Date: ca. 1912

Maker: Lloyd (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 245320

Accession Number: 2006.44.3595

Wool Blanket

Brown and beige southwestern style blanket with two distinct pieces sewn together.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 245378

Accession Number: 1984.1181

Throw Pillow

Throw pillow; printed cotton; iris design, green bow.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printed textile materials

GUSN: 245398

Accession Number: 1959.839

Throw Pillow

Throw pillow; bag-linen with embroidery design (embroidery imcomplete, stitches either gone or never finished), flowers and fence; backed with green silk; hand stitched.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 245400

Accession Number: 1959.760

Throw Pillow

Throw pillow; polished cotton; green and beige floral print front; back solid green; machine stitched.

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 245406

Accession Number: 1959.481

Slipper Box

Box (A) on stretchered frame with hinged lid; "papyrun" feet; groved banding around box; turned knobs (two missing on lid); green slik cushion (B).

Date: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 245408

Accession Number: 1959.397AB

Framed photographic print

Photographic print; rectangular gilt on oak frame with roped beading along edge; photographic print of a painting by Gustav Richter of Louise, Queen of Prussia; depicts woman on stairs.

Date: after 1879

Maker: unknown

Material: photograph components, oak (wood), paper (fiber product), printed matter production stages

GUSN: 245412

Accession Number: 1959.849

Portrait print, framed

Framed printed portrait; profile of man with red headress; gilt, gesso and wood Baroque frame, elaborate scroll and vegetable molding.

Maker: unknown

Material: printed matter production stages, gesso

GUSN: 245416

Accession Number: 1959.852

Side Chair

Banister-back side chair; grain painted; brown paint added later; splint seat, replaced; height loss; loss of top of crest.

Date: first half 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), birch (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 245420

Accession Number: 1959.452

Candlestand

Candlestand with one drawer. Pedestal legs and pad feet are made from parts of an older table. Legs are eighteenth century. Drawer has a brass drawer pull.

Date: 1750-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 245423

Accession Number: 1959.398

Desk, Drop-front

Cherry, fall-front desk; four graduated drawers, cock-beaded; bracket feet (may be later replacements); brasses appear to be original; fitted interior: seven drawers, one door with three concealed drawers; carved fans on door and top dividers; brass handles at sides appear to be later.

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), poplar (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 245427

Accession Number: 1959.310

Tea caddy

Tea caddy; domed lid; mahogany veneer with satinwood banding; oval reserve with oak leaf and acorn inlay; ivory escutcheon.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 245429

Accession Number: 1959.838

Pair of Bookends

Bookends with crocheted covers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 245432

Accession Number: 1959.807

Table mat

Woven linen square mat; concentric squares with various patterns with fringe.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 245433

Accession Number: 1959.1253

Picture, engraving print

Colored engraving depicting woman with young child, holding garland and sitting under a tree; gilt frame with rope turning.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: printed matter production stages

GUSN: 245435

Accession Number: 1959.799

Pair of glass candlesticks

Pair of candlesticks; square, stepped base; fluted shaft; crystal dropped bobeche; electrified with candle lamp.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 245436

Accession Number: 1959.401.1-2

Print, framed

Print of a classical subject; gilt rectangular frame, with combed pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: printed matter production stages, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 245437

Accession Number: 1959.800

Sofa

Sofa; mahogany and mahogany veneer; relief scroll back; carved chest rail with veneer panel; swan neck and head carved arm support; over-upholstered arm; horsehair upholstry and cushion (re-backed with denim); shaped foot on original casters.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 245438

Accession Number: 1959.306

Print engraving, framed

Print depicting procession of Canterbury pilgrims on horseback with individual pilgrims identified in list below image; oak frame.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), printed matter production stages

GUSN: 245439

Accession Number: 1959.1352

Footstool

Footstool; mahogany sabre-leg; slip set covered in rust silk faille.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 245579

Accession Number: 1959.343

Picture, Watercolor painting

Watercolor picture depicting boy with hat holding cat in window frame; rectangular gilt frame with inner gilt liner.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product), paint by composition or origin, paint by property

GUSN: 245581

Accession Number: 1959.848

Plaque

Plaque, shield shaped with "CEA" in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 245587

Accession Number: 2011.2.1.1

Plaque

Plaque, shield shaped with triangle over a "c" in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 245588

Accession Number: 2011.2.1.2

Daguerreotype portrait

Daguerreotype portrait of Sarah Ann Curtis (Mrs. Franklin) Haven in mourning attire; framed.

Date: 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: photograph components, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 245591

Accession Number: 1938.671

Dinner Plates

Dinner plates part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The plates are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs ...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 245595

Accession Number: 1998.5905.1-.18

Portrait of Elizabeth Story Perkins

Portrait of Elizabeth Story Perkins (1778-1864), wife of Thomas Perkins (1965.136), wearing a black dress with white ruff and bonnet. Daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Burnham) Story of Essex and Dunbarton, NH. Mother of Dr. Henry Coit Perkins (1965.137). Oil on paper. One of three Perkins family portrai...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 245599

Accession Number: 1965.135

Portrait of Thomas Perkins

Portrait of Thomas Perkins (1773-1853), innkeeper at the Wolfe Tavern, wealthy merchant of Newburyport. Husband of Elizabeth Story Perkins (1965.135), father of Dr. Henry Coit Perkins (1965.137). Oil on paper. Unframed.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 245604

Accession Number: 1965.136

Lady's Writing Desk

Hand-crafted reproduction of a Federal style ladies' writing desk. Rectangular case enclosing one large drawer over two smaller drawers flanking arched knee hold. All drawers with dark stringing inlay. The top drawer inlaid to look like three separate drawers. Replaced brasses. Four square tapered ...

Date: 1809

Maker: Sailor, John. Philadelphia cabinetmaker (1809-1833) (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering, inlay (process)

GUSN: 244290

Accession Number: 1966.368

Box

Square wooden box with brass decoration on corners and four rubber feet. Brass handle. Engraved "APP". Interior has wooden dowel in center.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 244294

Accession Number: 2006.44.3586

High Chest

High chest. Cherry, hard maple, red oak, white pine and yellow pine. Top section has a flat top with molded edges. Four drawers with replaced hardware. Two fluted pilasters on either side. Bottom case has one drawer over three drawers. Carved fan on central drawer. Skirt has ogee arches with t...

Date: 1755-1775

Maker: Attributed to Hosmer, Joseph, 1735-1823

Material: cherry (wood), red oak (wood), maple (wood), yellow pine (wood, general)

GUSN: 244298

Accession Number: 1973.328AB

High Chest

High chest of drawers made of black walnut and white pine. Upper case has a flat top with heavy cornice moldings and three small drawers over three larger drawers. Heavy overhanging molding at mid-section. Bottom case has three-over-three drawers, deeply shaped skirt with missing drop finials. S...

Date: 1735-1745

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 244305

Accession Number: 1976.189

Plate

Plate from the Cunard Line British-American shipping company. Brown transfer-printed design with a border depicting ships and medallions. Center medallion depicts "Ladies Cabin" with women sitting near a fire, and is surrounded by scrolls and foliage.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244307

Accession Number: 1976.458

Box

Square black plastic box [A] with cover [B]. Winged horse pictured in center medallion on lid. Fluted sides. In original cardboard shipping box addressed to Stephen W. Phillips.

Maker: American Stationery Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 244308

Accession Number: 2006.44.3587AB

Playing cards

Pack of playing cards in red leather case. Backs of cards have color image of a blacksmith at his forge. Matching picture on one side of lid.

Date: 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 244309

Accession Number: 2006.44.3588AB

Floorcloth

Painted burlap floorcloth. Large geometric design consisting of large squares joined by smaller green, white and brown checkerboard squares at the corners; concentric hexagonal shapes inside larger squares. Overall brown, beige, green, and orange colors.

Date: c. 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, paint (coating)

GUSN: 244310

Accession Number: 1976.142

Playing cards

Box of "Patience" playing cards. White box [A] with lid [B] and divided interior. Contains two decks of cards [C+D] with rounded corners, one deck with green geometric medallion design on back and the other with red foliate design. Box has navy blue text and floral decoration.

Maker: Thomas De La Rue & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 244311

Accession Number: 2006.44.3589A-D

Floorcloth

Painted burlap floorcloth. Small geometric design consisting of concentric squares with red "chili pepper" motif in center, alternating with beige diamonds with red petal motif in center. Overall colors of brown, green, beige and red.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244313

Accession Number: 1976.143

Patience playing cards

Red cardboard box with hinged lid [A] containing two decks [B+C] of "Patience" playing cards. One deck has red medallion design, the other is navy blue. Both decks in original paper wrappings.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 244314

Accession Number: 2006.44.3590A-C

Tintype Photo Album

Miniature photograph album containing tintypes of dogs set into round mats. Red leather-bound with brass clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tintype (process), leather, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 244315

Accession Number: 1971.418

Looking Glass

English looking glass featuring a single plate of glass and ornate frame consisting of scalloped skirt with carved, gilt sprig decoration; elaborate crest with scalloped pediment inset with carved, gilt sprigs and topped by a gilt griffin finial; sides of frame decorated with carved gilt acorns and ...

Date: 1770

Maker: Jackson, William, 1731-1810 (Importer)

Material: English walnut (wood), spruce (wood), veneer, gilding, carving (processes)

GUSN: 244316

Accession Number: 1980.80

Typewriter

Folding typewriter [A] in fitted hard leather case [B] with handle. Black metal Corona typewriter with round metal keys. Roller bar mechanism folds down over keys when typewriter in not in use. With original instruction booklet.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, gears, springs (elastic objects)

GUSN: 244317

Accession Number: 2006.44.3591AB

Fireplace Fender

Fireplace fender with rounded brass bands surrounding pierced ironwork; base has wider brass band with three brass paw feet

Date: late-19th century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244318

Accession Number: 1966.1820

Mirror

Rectangular mirror, vertically oriented, with a carved and gilded frame. Columns on either side, carved basket of fruit on top with a Federal style cornice.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244319

Accession Number: 1951.197

Candlestick

Tall pewter candlestick; acorn-shaped candle cup and bobeche; six-sided undulating base; six knobs of various sizes along stem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244336

Accession Number: 2009.62.1.1

Candlestick

Tall pewter candlestick; acorn-shaped candle cup and bobeche; six-sided undulating base; six knobs of various sizes along stem.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244337

Accession Number: 2009.62.1.2

Bell

Brass bell engraved with floral and vine pattern and Chinese dragons. Handle created by intertwined dragons. Scalloped bottom edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 244338

Accession Number: 2006.44.2546A

Stand

Arched wooden display stand for brass bell. Top edge carved with flowers, vines, and leaves. Hanging hook in center. Square side support posts and bottom edge of stand also have carved floral and vine pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood)

GUSN: 244341

Accession Number: 2006.44.2546B

Tile

Carved earthenware tile with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244372

Accession Number: 2009.42.1

Tile

Carved earthenware tile with central flower surrounded by abstract scroll motif designs on light gray background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 244373

Accession Number: 2009.42.2

Veil

Ivory colored cathedral length veil, simple netting. Wax headpiece of white and green flowers and buds on a vine. Worn with wedding gown, 2001.259.

Date: ca. 1905

Maker: unknown

Material: toile (textile material), wax, metal, hand sewing

GUSN: 244384

Accession Number: 2001.260

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