Historic New England

Sword

A nineteenth century Officer's sword with black and brass rope turnings on its animal horn grip, a brass hilt with an American shield, a straight blade, and a steel scabbard with brass mounts.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wire, brass (alloy), steel (alloy), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 371577

Accession Number: 2016.188.1377 AB

Fur Blanket

A dark brown fur blanket.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 371578

Accession Number: 2016.188.1378

Fur Blanket

A light brown fur blanket with white markings.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 371579

Accession Number: 2016.188.1379

A nineteenth century figured mahogany stick barometer and thermometer, with an applied lignum vitae urn at base, a glass dial, an ivory wheel, the text "Edinburgh, Scotland," and silver colored register plates. Attributed to Alexander Allen, Lothian Street.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material), ivory (tooth component), silver (color)

GUSN: 371580

Accession Number: 2016.188.1380

Dressing Table

A Queen Anne walnut dressing table with a shaped top with notched corners, a long narrow drawer above three small drawers with molding, a recessed arch at the central drawer, brass pulls and escutcheon, a shaped skirt, cabriole legs and pad feet, probably Massachusetts. Tag with accession number p...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 371581

Accession Number: 2016.188.1381

Mirror Fragment

A Queen Anne walnut veneer mirror fragment with an engraved thistle flower at the glass, probably England.

Date: 1710-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), glass (material), wood engraving (process)

GUSN: 371582

Accession Number: 2016.188.1382

Mezzotint

An eighteenth century mezzotint depicting a French woman with a pompadour, "The Singing Bird", published and sold by Carrington Bowles, London, 1781.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ink, mezzotint (process)

GUSN: 371583

Accession Number: 2016.188.1383

Rug

A Caucasian scatter rug with four geometric medallions with an ivory field with geometric small figures and an ivory primary border with a geometric floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371584

Accession Number: 2016.188.1384

Chest

An eighteenth century walnut blanket chest with a rectangular top with molding, dovetailed construction, a brass escutcheon, interior till, and heavy bracket feet, possibly Pennsylvania.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), dovetail joints, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 371585

Accession Number: 2016.188.1385

Basket

A round woven rye basket with handles at the side.

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 371586

Accession Number: 2016.188.1386

Arm Chair

Chippendale walnut or mahogany arm chair, scrolled crest, elongated pierced splat, scrolled arms and arm supports, slip seat with red and white checked fabric, scalloped front rail, short marlboro legs, and box stretcher.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), varnish, paint (coating), walnut (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 371587

Accession Number: 2016.188.1387

Side Chair

A maple Queen Anne rush seat side chair, carved shaped crest, vasiform splat, modern rush seat over turned stretcher and front legs, Spanish feet, probably Massachusetts.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 371588

Accession Number: 2016.188.1388

Rug

A semi-antique Shirvan oriental scatter rug with a dark blue primary field with profuse diamond design, and a primary ivory border with geometric stars.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371589

Accession Number: 2016.188.1389

Windsor Chair

A bow back Windsor arm chair with a green-black painted surface, nine spindles, bulbous turned arm supports, a saddle seat, and turned splayed legs and cross stretcher.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paint (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371590

Accession Number: 2016.188.1390

Bedstead

An early nineteenth century mahogany bedstead, an old varnish finish, fluted columns at the front with a square lower post, and simple turned posts flanking the pine headboard. Reproduction red and white checked bed curtains.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), varnish, turning (shaping process), carving (processes)

GUSN: 371591

Accession Number: 2016.188.1391

Bedspread

A Marseilles white double size bedspread.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371592

Accession Number: 2016.188.1392

Bed and Window Hangings

Large red block print custom curtains and valances for three windows and bed hangings.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371593

Accession Number: 2016.188.1393

Candle Stand

A Queen Anne maple candle stand with an octagonal top, molded edge, delicate urn turned shaft, and a tripod base with snake feet.

Date: 1740-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 371594

Accession Number: 2016.188.1394

Wall Sconces

A pair of brass sconces with shaped back-plates and scrolled arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), turning (shaping process), casting (process)

GUSN: 371595

Accession Number: 2016.188.1395.1-.2

Andirons

A pair of brass and wrought iron andirons with penny feet and turned brass finials. A is andiron to the left B is andiron to the right

Maker: unknown

Material: brasswork (objects), brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 371596

Accession Number: 2016.188.1396AB

Bed Warmer

A brass bed warmer with an etched tree and floral design at the hinged lid and a turned handle painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), paint (coating), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371597

Accession Number: 2016.188.1397

Looking Glass

A Chippendale mahogany veneer looking glass, scrolled pediment and base, pediment has inset gilded shell, gilded inner liner, and possibly original looking glass with large crack, probably England.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), gilding, veneer

GUSN: 371598

Accession Number: 2016.188.1398

Lantern

A large barn lantern with a copper finial and four tapered glass sides and top, converted to electric.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), glass (material), electric lamps (lighting device components)

GUSN: 371599

Accession Number: 2016.188.1399

Hatbox

A large early nineteenth century oval wallpaper hat box with a blue background and a ducks with tree design, a label from S. M. Hurlbutts, Pasteboard Bandbox Manufactory, Boston, and a matching cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paper (fiber product), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 371600

Accession Number: 2016.188.1400AB

High Chest

A Queen Anne flat top walnut high chest, brass Chippendale pulls and large escutcheons, fan carved central lower drawer, a scrolled skirt, and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, probably Massachusetts, possibly Salem. Tag with accession number placed in lower left drawer, lower section.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 371601

Accession Number: 2016.188.1401

Hatbox

A nineteenth century large oval wallpaper hat box with a blue background with trees, buildings and churches.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paper (fiber product), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 371602

Accession Number: 2016.188.1402AB

Chest of Drawers

Mahogany block front chest of drawers with a shaped, molded top, four drawers with beading, bracket feet, carved and pierced central drop, and large brasses and escutcheons.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 371503

Accession Number: 2016.188.1297

Platter

A long, oval Sheffield silver-plated fish platter with a gadrooned rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering

GUSN: 371504

Accession Number: 2016.188.1298

Fireplace Broom

A wood and grass broom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371505

Accession Number: 2016.188.1299

Fireplace Shovel

A shovel with a copper-colored handle with an urn shaped finial at top and an iron shaft and bell shaped shovel pan.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 371506

Accession Number: 2016.188.1300

Andirons

A pair of brass andirons with steeple and urn tops and penny feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brasswork (objects), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371507

Accession Number: 2016.188.1301.1-.2

Fireplace Tongs

A pair of fireplace tongs with a brass urn shaped finial at the top and iron legs below.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 371508

Accession Number: 2016.188.1302.1-.2

Painting

An oil painting on artist board by Mildred Burrage, signed at the lower right, Sea Serpent and Galleon, depicting a sea horse, waves and galleon. The frame is unique, handmade and decorated with foliate and scroll designs and a black inner and outer border by Mildred Burrage.

Maker: Burrage, Mildred (maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas, wood and wood products

GUSN: 371509

Accession Number: 2016.188.1303

Fireplace Fender

An early nineteenth century wire and brass fireplace fender with applied decoration.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wire

GUSN: 371510

Accession Number: 2016.188.1304

Cellarette

Mahogany cellarette with, brass bail handles at each side, on a conforming base with turned legs on brass casters. Probably English.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371511

Accession Number: 2016.188.1305

Jamb Hook

A brass jamb hook with an oval backplate and a c-shaped hook.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 371512

Accession Number: 2016.188.1306

Jamb Hook

A brass jamb hook with an oval backplate and a c-shaped hook.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 371513

Accession Number: 2016.188.1307

Jamb Hook

A brass jamb hook with a circular backplate and a die-shaped hook.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 371514

Accession Number: 2016.188.1308

Plate

A Rose Medallion plate decorated with a central medallion surrounded by alternating panels and a gold rim.

Date: 1860-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material), gold (metal), gilding

GUSN: 371515

Accession Number: 2016.188.1310

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with turned stems and rounded corners at the square base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371516

Accession Number: 2016.188.1311.1-.2

Candlestick

A brass candlestick with a turned stem, a scalloped upper drip guard and a scalloped rounded base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 371517

Accession Number: 2016.188.1313

Wooden Stand

An oval wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371518

Accession Number: 2016.188.1314

Cross-stitched Sign

A cross stitched sign.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371519

Accession Number: 2016.188.1315

Ceramic Egg

A ceramic egg with floral polychrome decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 371520

Accession Number: 2016.188.1316

Small Vase

A small blue Nailsea style vase.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371521

Accession Number: 2016.188.1317

Cross-stitched Textile

A cross stitched textile fragment showing a floral arrangement shaped like a lute.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371522

Accession Number: 2016.188.1318

Paperweight

A Perthshire paper weight with a central figure of St. Joseph and a millifiore border in a faceted body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 371523

Accession Number: 2016.188.1319

Paperweight

A vintage rectangular glass paperweight with a photograph of Dresden church.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 371524

Accession Number: 2016.188.1320

Rug

An antique Serapi oriental rug with a large central ivory medallion and an inner blue medallion in shades of coral with a primary dark blue border, with a stylized floral design and an inner and outer ivory border.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371525

Accession Number: 2016.188.1321

Pair of Electric Lamps

A pair of nineteenth century celadon vases with blue bird and floral decoration converted to table lamps with wooden bases and black paper shades. A decorative glass polychrome finial showing the bust of a man is affixed to the top.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), wood and wood products, metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 371526

Accession Number: 2016.188.1322AB

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