Historic New England

Desk

Rectangular top, overall floral and geometric motifs; hinged slide writing surface, eight tapered legs.

Date: 8140-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: boulle work, inlay (process), leather, gilt bronze, pewter (tin alloy), rosewood (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 72724

Accession Number: 1969.3254

Wardrobe

Flat overhang cornice; stiles with applied molding; paneld door with applied vines

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), brass (alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 72725

Accession Number: 1969.3256

Chest of Drawers

Bow front; four graduated drawers; oval pulls; flared feet; string and band decoration

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 72726

Accession Number: 1969.3259

Table

Table. Mulberry. Rectangular top; three drawers; rests on rectangular tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), floral patterns, flowers (plants), plating (metal coating), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72727

Accession Number: 1969.3261

Pole screen. Silk damask, brass, mahogany, pine. Oval mahogany frame encloses machine-embroidered wine damask panel with central rose motif. Contains two adjustable back rings for pole; pole missing; this description refers to screen only.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Attributed to Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile), damask

GUSN: 72728

Accession Number: 1969.3489

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72729

Accession Number: 1969.4412.1

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular; flat top, beveled edge; rectangular mirror, swivel; four drawers, mush pulls

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 72730

Accession Number: 1969.4412.2

Washstand

Rectangular; shaped back; scrolled towl rack supports; upper shelf, lower with drawer

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), linoleum, pine (wood)

GUSN: 72731

Accession Number: 1969.4412.3

Library Table

Rectangular paneld top; feather motif edge; 1 drawer; twist turned legs, mushroom feet

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 72732

Accession Number: 1969.4430

Sewing Machine

Rectangular sewing machine wtih a hinged top, front storage compartment; machine stored interior hinge

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: black walnut (wood), painting (coating), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), metal

GUSN: 72733

Accession Number: 1969.4431

Daybed

Low; rectangular; hingd lid with inter compart; overall floral; detach pil

Date: 1925-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: down, maple (wood), textiles

GUSN: 72734

Accession Number: 1969.4432

Basin

Wht; circular, deep well, wide thick lip; footed

Date: 1866

Maker: Havre (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 72735

Accession Number: 1969.4433

Plant Stand

Rectangular top with raised sides, turned legs; separate table top with black painted metal liner. Casters on feet.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72736

Accession Number: 1969.4434.1

Plant Stand

Plant stand with a rectangular well; high green sides with liner; plain skirts; turned legs, casters

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72737

Accession Number: 1969.4434.2

Magazine Rack

Rectangular; upper shelf with turned spindles, four slots; tround stiles, legs; casters

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72738

Accession Number: 1969.4583

Tea Caddy

Cylindrical tea caddy with gilt floral motif.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 72739

Accession Number: 1969.1139

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72740

Accession Number: 1969.1155.1

Lamp Shade

Ivory, black, pnk; circular, canted sides; rondels with ducks; border; frame

Date: 1920-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), metal

GUSN: 72741

Accession Number: 1969.1155.2

Artificial Fruit

Pur, green; cluster of grapes, stem, tendrils

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 72743

Accession Number: 1969.1198

Inkwell

Dk patina; hngd lid, shallow well, footed; risen christ, crusader

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), glass (material)

GUSN: 72744

Accession Number: 1969.1239

Paper Knife

Letter opener with inlaid marquetry design of dancing woman in traditional dress.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 72745

Accession Number: 1969.1240

Pen Wiper

Red, black alternating; circular, flower design

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72846

Accession Number: 1969.4619

Electric Lamp

Urn-shaped; top 1/4 beige glaze; drak brown bottom; circular carved base

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72847

Accession Number: 1969.4634

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with an urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72848

Accession Number: 1969.4635.1

Electric Lamp

Black, green, and gold lamp with urn shape with Greek key, acanthus; footed; and three sockets

Date: 1910-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72849

Accession Number: 1969.4635.2

Kerosene Lamp

Bge, brown; raised floral & foliage; highlighted with gold

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Pearl Glass (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware

GUSN: 72850

Accession Number: 1969.4636

Kerosene Lamp

Orange, brown; cylindrical, floral motif; domed base, four feet; burner with two wicks; two knobs

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer) Wright & Butler (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), earthenware

GUSN: 72851

Accession Number: 1969.4637

Electric Lamp

Lt brown; turned spindle-shpd body, side hook; rectangular base; plug sockt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: Hubbell (Manufacturer)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72852

Accession Number: 1969.4638

Electric Lamp

Dk red-brn; turned spndl shpd body; side hook; rectangular base; plug sckt

Date: 1925-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72853

Accession Number: 1969.4639

Urn

Black, dark patina; circular base, cylindrical column, shallow double handle dish; relief

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72854

Accession Number: 1969.4641

Paper Knife

Red, green, yellow tartan plaid; baluster handle

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72855

Accession Number: 1969.4660

Quill Case

Red, green, yellow Stuart plaid; rectangular case; corregated cloth interior

Date: 1880-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), laminating, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 72856

Accession Number: 1969.4661

Candy Box

Wht, red, green, yellow, gold; circular, flush lid; cut-work floral motifs

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72857

Accession Number: 1969.4662

Scissors

Sm, sewing form; double scroll shaft; sharp point

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: Thornhill (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 72858

Accession Number: 1969.4663

Storage Box

Black storage box with gold trim; rectangular; hinged lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72859

Accession Number: 1969.4664

Storage Box

Grn, white; rectangular; hinged lid; liverpool coat of arms

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 72860

Accession Number: 1969.4665

Storage Box

Lt brown; circular form, flush lid; belt-like buckle closing

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 72861

Accession Number: 1969.4666

Box

Lt brown, silver trim & letters; circular; conforming lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 72862

Accession Number: 1969.4667

Storage Box

Brn; rectangular, hinged lid; crude; exterior dovetails

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72863

Accession Number: 1969.4668

Jewelry Box

Lime green; org, gold, grn pagodas; rectangular; domed lid; footed; red lining

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), brass (alloy), enameling, mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 72864

Accession Number: 1969.4669

Bandbox

Lime green; circular, nailed seams; carved bluejay, branch, lid; batique linen

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 72865

Accession Number: 1969.4670

Food Storage Box

Wht, green, yellow; rectangular; fountain and statehouse on lid

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 72866

Accession Number: 1969.4681

Food Storage Canister

Red with gold pagodas seven pink flamingos; rectangular, ovoid front; hinged lid

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: Baret Ware Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), enameling

GUSN: 72867

Accession Number: 1969.4682

Yogo Game

Colorless circular case with yellow game pieces in a cross-shape on a black board.

Date: 1950

Maker: Plas-Trix (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 72868

Accession Number: 1969.4683

Storage Box

Nvy, lt brown; rectangular; lid; 30 red, white chess pcs inside

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72869

Accession Number: 1969.4684

Developer

Two compartments, two cranks; rectangular box, attachd lid; instruction booklet

Date: 1902

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 72870

Accession Number: 1969.4685

Balance Scale

Oval base and scales; flowers and cross balance; circular stacked weights

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 72871

Accession Number: 1969.4686

Clock

Clock with a brown, yellow face; square form, arched top; egg and dart; footed; electric

Date: 1926

Maker: Hammond (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), wire

GUSN: 72872

Accession Number: 1969.4687

Camera

Black camera with rectangular, extendng lens (a); rectangular cover, latch and strap

Date: 1900

Maker: Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: leather, metal

GUSN: 72873

Accession Number: 1969.4688

Radio

Brn, yellow, org; sq form with handle; fixtures in rectangular

Maker: Philco (Manufacturer) Am. Cabinet How. Corp. (Manufacturer)

Material: Bakelite (TM), glass (material), leather, metal, wood (plant material), upholstering, varnishing

GUSN: 72874

Accession Number: 1969.4689

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