Historic New England

"Cerito in the Sylphid"

Color lithograph of butterfly-winged woman flying above a lake with mountains in the background. Under glass in wide mahogany frame. Pine board backing.

Date: 1846

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Lithographer)

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

GUSN: 7507

Accession Number: 1949.448

Demi-lune side table with four fluted legs; capitals have hour-glass turning. Rectangular skirts painted black with gilded Chinoiserie scenes. Edges of top gilded. Top with broadly painted pagoda, ship, bridge, etc. in gold, green, reds.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), gilding, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7509

Accession Number: 1949.339

Hand fire screen (or Fire fan)

Circular overall form with cupids' bow scalloped edge. Painted black with flowers in polychrome oil on gilt; handles turned and gilded.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7510

Accession Number: 1949.343.1

Hand fire screen (or Fire fan)

Circular overall form with cupids' bow scalloped edge. Painted black with flowers in polychrome oil on gilt; handles turned and gilded.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7511

Accession Number: 1949.343.2

Candelabrum

Two-branched with square base; four bracket- like feet. Cylindrical pedestal with applied swags of leaves and berries and central masque supports black square with gilded leaves with standing classical woman in long gown, painted black. Arms crossed at waist, she holds a gilded bird's body at each ...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, plaster

GUSN: 7512

Accession Number: 1949.352.1

Candelabrum

Two-branched with square base; four bracket- like feet. Cylindrical pedestal with applied swags of leaves and berries and central masque supports black square with gilded leaves with standing classical woman in long gown, painted black. Arms crossed at waist, she holds a gilded bird's body at each ...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, plaster

GUSN: 7513

Accession Number: 1949.352.2

Inkwell with cover

Green colored glass. Flat molded lip above short neck. Domed shoulders curve into straight body. Shallow interior well. Molded low dome with stopper and bulbous finial. Unfinished pontil.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: blow molding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7514

Accession Number: 1949.354.1AB

Inkwell with cover

Green colored glass. Flat molded lip above short neck. Domed shoulders curve into straight body. Shallow interior well. Molded low dome with stopper and bulbous finial. Unfinished pontil.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: blow molding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7515

Accession Number: 1949.354.2AB

Inkwell

Green colored glass with induced air bubbles. Flat molded lip above short neck. Bulbous body. Shallow well. Molded stepped dome with bulbous finial. Unfinished pontil.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: blow molding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7516

Accession Number: 1949.355AB

Electric table lamp with shade

Columnar stem with Corinthian capital above rectangular body with molded cornice. Molded stepped and square base. Painted floral motifs on column, body, and base. Gilded capital and cornice. Brass electrical attachment with pineapple finial. Paper shade.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7517

Accession Number: 1949.357.1AB

Electric table lamp with shade

Columnar stem with Corinthian capital above rectangular body with molded cornice. Molded stepped and square base. Painted floral motifs on column, body, and base. Gilded capital and cornice. Brass electrical attachment with pineapple finial. Paper shade.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7518

Accession Number: 1949.357.2AB

Fireplace shovel

Ring turned brass finial handle with incised lines. Round shaft terminating in spade-shaped drop at joint to rectangluar dished shovel head.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7519

Accession Number: 1949.398.1

Fireplace tongs

Conforming handle terminating in medial circular brass hinge connecting two steel shafts with rounded shoulders. Shafts curve inward sharply with knop turning above waist. Shafts terminate at ovoid pincer ends.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7520

Accession Number: 1949.398.2

Doorstop (Paperweight)

Spherical transparent green soda glass body with flat bottom; unpolished pontil.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7521

Accession Number: 1949.404

Fireback

Rectangular body with curvilinear top ending in a bulbed finial. Scene has fruit tree flanked by a man and woman in 16th c. dress, surrounded by leaf and scroll borders, probably "Tree of Life" symbol.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 7522

Accession Number: 1949.421

Snuffbox with cover

Round shallow lacquer box of papier mache. Painted scene on conforming lid of mounted soldiers (Oriental or Middle-European). Lip of cover and bottom sections are gilt.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, papier mâché

GUSN: 7523

Accession Number: 1949.439AB

Tilt-top table

Tripod base with scrolled rectangular legs. Ring, vase and ogee turned pedestal support terminating in block table support with hinged circular table top; pie-crust edge. Deep well has scene of two pagodas,distant; group of people; foreground. Alternating scrolled and cross-hatch diaper at cavett...

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), gilding, hardwood, japanning, lacquering, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7524

Accession Number: 1949.440

Mantel candelabrum

Square stepped brass base rests on four beaded globular feet. Square blue glass pedestal above with leaf and vine motif surmounted by circular brass beaded and knopped stem terminating in flame-shaped, colorless, glass knop. Scalloped, dished circular drip pan. Nine strings of three teardrop-shape...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), gilding, glass (material), knops

GUSN: 7525

Accession Number: 1949.470.1

Mantel candelabrum

Square stepped brass base rests on four beaded globular feet. Square blue glass pedestal above with leaf and vine motif surmounted by circular brass beaded and knopped stem terminating in flame-shaped, colorless, glass knop. Scalloped, dished circular drip pan. Nine strings of three teardrop-shape...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), brass (alloy), gilding, glass (material), knops

GUSN: 7526

Accession Number: 1949.470.2

Andiron

Circular disk feet join cabriole legs with scrolled spur. Collumnar plinth with ring and beehive turnings alternate with octagonal panelled sections. Lemon tops are capped with faceted dome with acorn finial; rectangular iron billet bar at back.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7527

Accession Number: 1949.472.1-.2

Game Box

Rectangular oak game box with black edging and hinged lid; central oval painted landscape and geometric border simulating wooden inlay. Lid interior lined with green silk. Contains four smaller boxes with similar decoration holding 112 Mother-of-Pearl playing counters.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, oak (wood), painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7528

Accession Number: 1949.481A-E

Easy chair with slipcover

Winged back with straight over-upholstered crest. Arms curve or roll outward. Front legs straight, with incised or bead-molded front edge. Back legs raked. Casters added on all legs. Rectangular H-stretcher with additional rear stretcher. Printed slipcover over printed upholstery.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, mahogany (wood), upholstery, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7529

Accession Number: 1949.510AB

Portfolio (Letter Case)

Book-like with lacquered cover and leather binding. Front and back cover have Mother-of- Pearl ball foot at each corner. Front has polychrome painting of peacock under large sprig. Border: scrolled gilt with floral sprigs. Back cover: black with central gilt scroll motif. Inside front cover is accor...

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, leather, mother of pearl, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7530

Accession Number: 1949.521

Lolling chair

Raked-back with over-upholstered rounded crest. Outward curving arms join sloping arm supports. Exposed rectangular front skirt or seat rail on flat upholstered seat. Tapered rectangular front legs; rear legs raked. Back and side stretchers rectangular, as is medial front stretcher. Hems, arm suppo...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), mahogany (wood), upholstering, upholstery

GUSN: 7531

Accession Number: 1949.554.1

Lolling chair

Raked-back; over-upholstered rounded crest. Outward curving arms join sloping arm supports. Exposed rectangular front skirt or seat rail on flat upholstered seat. Tapered rectangular front legs; rear legs raked. Back and side stretchers rectangular, as is medial front stretcher. Hems, arm supports,...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, mahogany (wood), upholstering, upholstery

GUSN: 7532

Accession Number: 1949.554.2

Flat iron

Flat iron with curved handle attached at both ends (one curled).

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8616

Accession Number: 1992.708

Colander

Wooden bowl with perforated brass bottom. Decorative ridge on outside.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8617

Accession Number: 1992.709

Frying pan

Medium size, thin iron fry pan with long handle ending in curl.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8618

Accession Number: 1992.710

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

Rod shaft with pointed terminus with scrolled adjustable arm holding pressed-glass ball shaped lamp with burlap.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), white metal

GUSN: 8619

Accession Number: 1992.711

Napkin ring

Large, curled to form ring.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: Little , David (Blacksmith)

Material: handmade, iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8620

Accession Number: 1992.712

Pitcher

Black-glazed earthenware of tall baluster shape on low foot. Scrolling and ridged strap handle. Raised inscription on front.

Date: 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8621

Accession Number: 1992.713

Clock Shelf

Small shelf with decoratively cut edges. Top: square; quarter round molding to form edge; cutouts to accommodate clock weight ropes. Metal hangers attached for mounting to wall.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8622

Accession Number: 1992.714

Cushion

In early patchwork done in red banding and yellow, blue and green squares with tiny patterns.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), patchwork, quilting

GUSN: 8623

Accession Number: 1992.715

Rug

Demi-lune hooked rug with house, barn and horse. Various fabrics on jute.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, jute (fiber), yarn

GUSN: 8624

Accession Number: 1992.716

Pitcher with cover

Ovoid shape in tall and slender proportions. High, outflaring collar with attached rounded handle. Fitted lid with high-rising knop. Covered overall with clear glaze and vertical dark splotches. Incised banding (four) at shoulder.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), incising, lead glaze

GUSN: 8625

Accession Number: 1992.717AB

Jar

Ovoid form with narow, rolled rim and conforming foot. Covered outside with green over yellow-brown glaze; inside, with clear lead glaze.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8626

Accession Number: 1992.718

Cup or Porringer

Handled cup with large rounded body on short outflared foot. Three incised bands near top and small rounded handle starting from out-turned lip. Covered with clear glaze (appears orange) with dark brown splotches.

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8627

Accession Number: 1992.719

Covered Pitcher

Large and bulbous shape with upturned collar and drop-in lid. Thick strap handle starting from shoulder. On small foot. Covered with ochre-yellow glaze (somewhat mottled with hints of green and orange) and large brown splotches.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8628

Accession Number: 1992.720AB

Milk pan

Rounded sloping sides and interior rim band. Face/interior covered with thin coat of yellow-green lead glaze and flecks of brown. Unglazed back.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8629

Accession Number: 1992.721

Herb Jar with Cover

Cylindrical shape with upturned collar and matching fitted lid. Lid incised with four bands near rim and round knop. Wide shoulder- to-body strap handle with spreading base. Covered with mottled brown and yellowish glaze with red flecks.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, turning (shaping process), lead glaze

GUSN: 8630

Accession Number: 1992.722AB

Redware Food storage jar

Wide base and tapered neck. Two incised bands around collar. Covered overall with deep green glaze and orange spots. Fitted with (replacement?) lid of buff-colored clay and golden-brown to black-brown glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: throwing (pottery technique), glazing (coating), incising, redware, turning (shaping process), lead glaze

GUSN: 8631

Accession Number: 1992.723AB

Grease lamp

Small iron lamp with small upright handle.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8632

Accession Number: 1992.724

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8633

Accession Number: 1992.725.1

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8634

Accession Number: 1992.725.2

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8635

Accession Number: 1992.725.3

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8636

Accession Number: 1992.725.4

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8637

Accession Number: 1992.725.5

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8638

Accession Number: 1992.725.6

Plate

Medium size pewter plate; wide flat brim; shallow curved well; incised band around face.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: Groce, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: casting (process), incising, pewter (tin alloy), stamping (forming), tin alloy

GUSN: 8639

Accession Number: 1992.725.7

Plate

Pewter plate; round form with molded edge; dished brim; shallow well.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Jones, Gershom (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8640

Accession Number: 1992.726

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