Historic New England

Fireplace Tongs

Antique brass fireplace tongs with steeple top and beaded decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 372021

Accession Number: 2016.188.1342.4

Tile

Deep blue square tile with sunburst motif.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze, floral patterns

GUSN: 372022

Accession Number: 2025.28.2

Telephone

Modern, white plastic telephone.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 372023

Accession Number: 2016.188.1067

Remote Control

Gray SONY remote control.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 372024

Accession Number: 2016.188.1068

Remote Control

Black plastic remote control.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 372025

Accession Number: 2016.188.1069

Eyeglasses and Case

Rectangular black plastic framed eyeglasses and black leather case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 372026

Accession Number: 2016.188.1070 AB

Hand painted high heel sandals

A pair of hand painted high heel sandals with a high-shine lacquer like wooded sole painted with light purple flowers and long green leaves. Toe strap of dark blue / black velvet adorned with light blue glass beads and attached to footbed with large roundheaded silver colored metal tacs. Back of the...

Date: 1966

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, nailing, beading (process), wood and wood products, velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects), glass (material), acrylic (plastic), metal

GUSN: 372069

Accession Number: 2025.31.3AB

Tile

Blue green "Lear" tile from the Low Art Tile company "Shakespeare set"

Date: 1885

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372077

Accession Number: 2025.28.3

Tile

Medium blue hand-modeled tile from the Blackberry set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 372078

Accession Number: 2025.28.4

Tile

Medium blue hand-modeled tile from the Blackberry set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, glaze, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372079

Accession Number: 2025.28.5

Tile

Medium blue hand-modeled tile from the Blackberry set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372080

Accession Number: 2025.28.6

Tile

Deep blue hand-modeled tile from the Blackberry set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic tile, earthenware, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372081

Accession Number: 2025.28.7

Tile

Medium brown corner tile from Celtic fireplace set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: glaze, earthenware, ceramic glaze, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372082

Accession Number: 2025.28.8

Tile

Golden brown hand-modeled from a Low fireplace surround set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: glaze, ceramic glaze, earthenware, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372083

Accession Number: 2025.28.9

Tile

Medium green hand-modeled tile from the Bird and Berry fireplace set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372084

Accession Number: 2025.28.10

Tile

Two medium brown hand-modeled tiles from the Bird and Berry fireplace set.

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 372085

Accession Number: 2025.28.11AB

Tile

Three medium brown hand-modeled tiles from the Bird and Berry fireplace set

Date: ca. 1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372086

Accession Number: 2025.28.12A-C

Tile

Light brown "natural" fireplace set tile, rare. Not in Low Art Tile catalog.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 372087

Accession Number: 2025.28.13

Tile

Light green tile from Butan fireplace set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glaze, ceramic glaze, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372088

Accession Number: 2025.28.203

Tile

Medium green base tile from Queen Anne fireplace set.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 372089

Accession Number: 2025.28.15

Tile

Medium blue tile from Cobweb frieze set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372090

Accession Number: 2025.28.16

Tile

Light green corner tile from Butan fireplace set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372091

Accession Number: 2025.28.17

Tile

Light green tile from Butan fireplace set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 372092

Accession Number: 2025.28.18AB

Tile

Light green tile from Butan fireplace set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glaze, ceramic glaze, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372093

Accession Number: 2025.28.19

Tile

Light green tile from Butan fireplace set.

Date: 1884

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glaze, ceramic glaze, ceramic tile

GUSN: 372094

Accession Number: 2025.28.20

Engraving

A nineteenth century Rowlandson hand colored engraving, "Rum Characters In the Shrubbery" with a gin barrel at the left and a bartender and ladies at the right, in a black and gold frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 371535

Accession Number: 2016.188.1331

Barometer and Thermometer

A nineteenth century mahogany mercury stick barometer and thermometer, Frederick Pool, Boston, with a hinged door at the top.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), mercury, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 371536

Accession Number: 2016.188.1333

Foot Stool

An English mahogany Queen Anne foot stool with a rectangular green upholstered top, cabriole legs and pad feet.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 371537

Accession Number: 2016.188.1334

Tea Table

A mahogany Queen Anne tea table, shaped top with rounded corners, shaped skirt, straight rounded tapering legs, and pad fee in tall discs. Rhode Island.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), stain (coating)

GUSN: 371538

Accession Number: 2016.188.1335

Windsor Bow-back Arm Chair

A bow-back Windsor arm chair, nine rear spindles, carved knuckle arms, turned arm supports, a saddle shaped seat, bulbous turned splayed legs, turned H-shaped stretcher. Traces of green paint under seat.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood and wood products

GUSN: 371539

Accession Number: 2016.188.1336

Windsor Bow-back Arm Chair

A bow-back Windsor arm chair, seven rear spindles, carved knuckle arms, turned arm supports, a saddle shaped seat, bulbous turned splayed legs, turned H-shaped stretcher.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood and wood products

GUSN: 371540

Accession Number: 2016.188.1337

Candle Stand

A cherry tilt-top candle stand with a round dish top, vase and ring turned shaft, on three snake feet.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 371541

Accession Number: 2016.188.1338

Tray

A large oval silver-plated footed tray with central profuse engraved decoration, a reticulated gallery decorated with drape and swag, and an open handle at each side with beaded decoration.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 371542

Accession Number: 2016.188.1339

Looking Glass Fragment

The upper portion of a Queen Anne walnut looking glass with gilded shell cartouche, engraved glass with stylized leaf and star design and a gilded inner liner. Probably English.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gilding, carving (processes), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 371543

Accession Number: 2016.188.1340

Bow-front Chest of Drawers

A mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, string inlay on face of top, four graduated drawers with bail handles, and ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 371544

Accession Number: 2016.188.1341

Andirons with Fire Tools

A pair of antique tall brass steeple top andirons with fire tools with steeple tops and beaded decoration.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 371545

Accession Number: 2016.188.1342.1-.2

Fire Screen

A brass and mesh folding fire screen with three panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mesh

GUSN: 371546

Accession Number: 2016.188.1343

Pair of Jamb Hooks

A pair of antique brass double jamb hooks with s-curved back plates.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 371547

Accession Number: 2016.188.1344AB

Fireback

A nineteenth century cast iron fire back. Has arched top, square shoulders and plain face.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 371548

Accession Number: 2016.188.1345

Wall Clock

An eighteenth century English pine wall clock with a sarcophagus top, a round brass dial with Roman numerals and steel hands, weight driven, and a hinged door by Walter Smith, Cuckfield.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), brass (alloy), cord (fiber product)

GUSN: 371549

Accession Number: 2016.188.1346

Map

A map of Maine districts at the last quarter of eighteenth century (Massachusetts), printed on two panels of rag paper backed by linen, depicting Richmond Fort and Swan Island at the upper top margin and Pemaquid Point, Brunswick, New Gloucester, Damariscotta, Sawko Bay, and New Hampshire, etc.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: rag paper, linen (material)

GUSN: 371550

Accession Number: 2016.188.1347

Desk and Book Case

A Chippendale bonnet top cherry desk and book case, arched pediment, three urn and flame finials, Corinthian pilasters, two carved doors, pair of candle pulls over slant top serpentine desk with ogee bracket feet. Possibly Norwich, Connecticut.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 371551

Accession Number: 2016.188.1348

Fur Gloves

A pair of large animal fur gloves.

Maker: unknown

Material: animal material

GUSN: 371553

Accession Number: 2016.188.1350 AB

Taxidermy Bobcat

A bobcat fur with a taxidermy head and felt backing.

Maker: unknown

Material: animal material

GUSN: 371554

Accession Number: 2016.188.1351

Copper Bucket

A large copper colored bucket with a hammered surface and a metal bail.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (color), metal

GUSN: 371555

Accession Number: 2016.188.1352

Fur Blanket

A rectangular fur or faux fur blanket.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 371556

Accession Number: 2016.188.1353

Rug

A Herez oriental scatter rug with three medallions on a red field with a wide blue border and inner ivory border, stylized floral design all-over, in colors of brick red, blue, rose, ivory, etc.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 371557

Accession Number: 2016.188.1355

Tall Case Clock

Tall case clock with open arched pediment, pinwheel rosettes, three tapering finials, bonnet inlaid with oval below central finial, and light and dark strong inlay outlining lower portion, plain columns supporting the bonnet with brass base and capitals, floral enameled decoration clock face, roman ...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material), brass (alloy), paint (coating), steel (alloy), carving (processes)

GUSN: 371558

Accession Number: 2016.188.1356

Silk Memorial

A New England eighteenth century silk memorial embroidered with a large weeping willow and urn, a woman at the right and left, for Richard King Esq., March 1775, in a lemon gold frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), embroidering, gold (color), wood and wood products

GUSN: 371559

Accession Number: 2016.188.1357

Sofa

A Chippendale style Camel back sofa upholstered in gold colored fabric, with a mahogany stretcher base, slender out-scrolled arms and a single long seat cushion.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, upholstery

GUSN: 371560

Accession Number: 2016.188.1358

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