Historic New England

Andiron

Elaborately turned brass andirons. Urn-tops with ball finials with ringed neck terminating in column plinth surmounting tapered columnar bodies with ringed and molded bases. Thin double scrolled cabriole-like legs with ball feet.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64490

Accession Number: 1970.685.1

Andiron

Elaborately turned brass andirons. Urn-tops with ball finials with ringed neck terminating in column plinth surmounting tapered columnar bodies with ringed and molded bases. Thin double scrolled cabriole-like legs with ball feet.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 64491

Accession Number: 1970.685.2

Portrait of Henry Ward Beecher

Molded walnut oval frame with lithograph of Henry Ward Beecher in green suit with a green background.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64492

Accession Number: 1970.686

Umbrella Stand

Molded cylindrical body, lower half with ribbed decoration. Circular mouth, slightly indented neck with underglaze blue, scroll work decorative band. Body decorated with under glaze blue naturalistic floral and bird motif. Lower half decorated with celadon green glaze with over glaze enamel painted ...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64493

Accession Number: 1970.687

Photograph

Sepia photograph of a painting of Lucy Tappan in her wedding dress.

Date: 1900

Maker: Bachrach

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

GUSN: 64494

Accession Number: 1970.688

Group Photograph

Group photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowen with his children and grandchildren in front of his Brooklyn mansion at 90 Willow Street. Mounted on maroon cardboard.

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64495

Accession Number: 1970.689

Portrait of Winthrop Earl Bowen (1863-1865)

Polychrome oil on canvas memorial painting of Winthrop Bowen (1863-1865) in oval, gesso, and gilt frame. Brown hair, side part with ringlets. Bust portrait on dark background which blends into torso.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 64496

Accession Number: 1970.690

Framed Engraving

Walnut and gilt rectangular molded frame; glass, black and white engraving of La Madonna di san Sisto by Raphael D'Urbino (painter) and Nordheim (engraver)

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: After D'Urbino, Raphaele (Painter) Nordheim (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 64497

Accession Number: 1970.691

Photograph

Rectangular black walnut frame containing photograph of oil painting by Robert Wilson portraying a classical statue in ruins and rural scene. Entitled Omar's Rose and dedicated to Constance Holt/ Based on the lines I sometimes think that never blows so red the rose, as where some buried Caesar bl...

Date: 1909

Maker: Reproduction of Wilson, Robert Burns (Painter)

Material: crystoleums (photographs)

GUSN: 64498

Accession Number: 1970.692

Photograph

Rectangular black and walnut frame containing photograph of Rembrandt's Self Portrait in ¾ view, turning to look over his shoulder. The artist wears a dark coat and hat with a feather, his face partially in shadow.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Reproduction of Rembrandt (Painter)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 64499

Accession Number: 1970.693

Box

Rectangular hinged box with bands of various woods. Top has central panel with putti being pulled in a chariot by two goats.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, goat, inlay (process), olive (wood), wood (plant material), burl (wood)

GUSN: 64500

Accession Number: 1970.694

Box

Rectangular form with paper hinge and metal clasp covered with diamond and trefoil pattern. Bordered by wood grained printed paper. Overall attempt to imitate Indian wood box.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64501

Accession Number: 1970.695

Table Mat

Table linen with scalloped border with large circular flower motifs on edge and with orange embroidery in center.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, embroidering

GUSN: 64502

Accession Number: 1970.696

Print

Black and white engraving entitled Mozart a Vienne showing Mozart at the keyboard surrounded by an audience of ladies and gentlemen. Rectangular molded frame with black and gilt decoration and glass. Engraved by Alfred Cornilliet after E. Hamman.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Chardon, Alfred (Publisher) Cornillet, Alfred (Engraver) AFTER Hamman, E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 64503

Accession Number: 1970.697

Print

Walnut, rectangular molded frame with gilt inner frame and glass; black and white engraving of The Finding of the Savior in the Temple William Holman Hunt, painter; A Blanchard, engraver.

Date: 1867

Maker: Chardon, Alfred (Publisher) Hunt, William Holman (Painter) Blanchard, A. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 64504

Accession Number: 1970.698

Photograph

Black and rectangular frame. Applied copy of a black and white photograph of Lewis Tappan, father-in-law to Henry C. Bowen, carrying a coat over one arm and a walking stick or cane in his other hand. ¾ length view.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Bachrach (Printer)

GUSN: 64505

Accession Number: 1970.699

Print

Facsimile of etching of hatted older man bending over a walking stick. Multiple matting, including gold leaf; cream colored band. Birdseye veneer frame with inner gilt run molding. Signed [Fornting R. 1869]

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: AFTER Fornting (Maker)

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

GUSN: 64506

Accession Number: 1970.700

Doily

Square, white doily with wide border of lace and fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 64507

Accession Number: 1970.718

Curtain

Deep red velvet curtains; 7 rings; selvadges and hemmed; 2 panels; floor length

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 64508

Accession Number: 1970.1263.1

Curtain

Deep red velvet curtains; 7 rings; selvadges and hemmed; 2 panels; floor length

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 64509

Accession Number: 1970.1263.2

Corn Popper

Dowel handle; wire basket; hinged cover; tin edging throughout

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 64510

Accession Number: 1970.1313

Library Table

Renaissance Revival library table with rectangular top and bowed ends. Inset green baize top with pas partout and Greek key gilt design, molded skirt with one long drawer in front. Block corners, turned legs, bracket stretchers with center finial. Modified trestle type.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64511

Accession Number: 1970.701

Armchair

Top rail has centered flower in cartouche with leaf and scroll motif. Turned baluster spindles. Arms curve from stiles and to seat, caned flag seat with bowed front rail. Turned front legs and stretcher, two cylindrical side and rear stretchers.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, oak (wood)

GUSN: 64512

Accession Number: 1970.702

Table

Three tapered cabriole legs support a lower trident shelf and upper round top with molded sides.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64513

Accession Number: 1970.703

Letter Box

Three tiered letter box of rustic design. Front and crest of pierced oak leaf and acorn carving. Sides carved to imitate bark. Twig feet and frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64514

Accession Number: 1970.704

Seal

Knop top with spool and vase form shaft with attached metal H seal.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 64515

Accession Number: 1970.705

Inkwell

Colorless rectangular base with canted corners and top. Circular well.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 64516

Accession Number: 1970.706

Toy Cannon

Cannon; one of 4 of varrying size.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 64967

Accession Number: 1970.961.80

Toy Cannon

Cannon; one of 4 of varrying size.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 64968

Accession Number: 1970.961.81

Toy Cannon

Cannon; one of 4 of varrying size.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 64969

Accession Number: 1970.961.82

Patchwork Quilt

"Crazy quilt" type fabrics juxtaposed with dark blue velvet diamond forms. Mauve silk gathered ruffle edge. Reverse is alternating blue stripe and tan colored hands with stitched diaper pattern. Monogramed in center in gold gothic letters "JPB 1876".

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile), piecing

GUSN: 64970

Accession Number: 1970.18

Crib Quilt

Small quilt or "throw", rectangular in shape. Multicolor and black cube design with gold border and gold and blue backing.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 64971

Accession Number: 1970.19

Corner Chair

Corner upholstered chair with pie shaped seat and back. Rounded arms with carved oriental panels. Chinoiserie upholstery. Four tapered legs with brass casters.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), silk (textile), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 64972

Accession Number: 1970.433

Side Chair

In the Japanese taste. Modified cloud-scroll crest rain with incised line beading, conforming stiles enclosing in circular upholstered splat flanked by carved dragon on left and crescent on right, and surmounting supporting crossbars. Over-upholstered square seat rails. Ring-turned frontal legs; rea...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 64973

Accession Number: 1970.439

Portiere

Machine woven pile, maroon, brown, and gold predominating. Elongated symmetrical panel of stylized meandering floral vine repeating vertically and emanating from a stepped pedestal base with similar stylized floral motif. Maroon ground. Border is large stylized blossoms on back ground with secondary...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 64974

Accession Number: 1970.655.1

Portiere

Machine woven pile, maroon, brown, and gold predominating. Elongated symmetrical panel of stylized meandering floral vine repeating vertically and emanating from a stepped pedestal base with similar stylized floral motif. Maroon ground. Border is large stylized blossoms on back ground with secondary...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 64975

Accession Number: 1970.655.2

Bed Cover

Gold/tan; beige & olv. scrolling forms; red&pnk sunbursts; batting

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 64976

Accession Number: 1970.838

Bed

Rectangular high hdboard; leafy carvngs; finials; sim. ftbrd; burl panls

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 64977

Accession Number: 1970.839

Rocking Chair

Square back; ears; 3rows bulb, ring spindles; arms; cream damask uphl

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 64978

Accession Number: 1970.840

Desk Lamp

Square stepped base; concave tapered square shaft; tubular green shade

Date: 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 64979

Accession Number: 1970.841

Letter Rack

Bl. ground with olive scrollwork; square base; 3 tiers with curved edges

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64980

Accession Number: 1970.842.1

Inkstand

Bl. ground with olive scrollwork; scrolled tiers; 2wells, penholder

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 64981

Accession Number: 1970.842.2

Photograph

Black and white photographic portrait, bust length of a middle aged man with moustache, facing left

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64982

Accession Number: 1970.843

Photograph

Black and white photograph of an interior view, wherein a woman stands with her back to the viewer, head in profile, wearing a lace cape

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64983

Accession Number: 1970.844

Photograph

Black and white photograph of an elderly man with a moustache, sitting with hands on table

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64984

Accession Number: 1970.845

Photograph

Black and white photograph of a woman with a fan and a handkerchief, wearing an elaborate dress by a column

Date: 1886-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 64985

Accession Number: 1970.846

Photograph

Black and whte photographic portrait of an elderly couple surrounded by children

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Klier, Charles (Framer)

GUSN: 64986

Accession Number: 1970.847

Writing Table

Rectangular; 1drawer; trstl. base; shelf with 3pierced scrolls; 3cols. ea. side

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Possibly Gilman & Tuttle (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 64987

Accession Number: 1970.849

Picture

Brown tone; couple in elizabethean dress kneel by madonna in grotto

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Cutlers Art Store (Framer)

GUSN: 64988

Accession Number: 1970.850

Framed Letters

Pair of letters to Hamilton Holt

Date: 1916

Maker: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 (Author) Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (Author)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 64989

Accession Number: 1970.851

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