Historic New England

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254628

Accession Number: 1999.313

Hearth shovel

Brass multi-ringed grip, cylindrical at top with ball and cap finial. Steel rod shaft. Replaced sheet metal shovel painted black.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254632

Accession Number: 1999.314

Pot hook

Two piece double ended hook joined at center pivot.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254633

Accession Number: 1999.315

Hearth tongs

Brass multi-ringed grip with cylindrical top having ball and cap finial. Steel arms with ovoid pincers.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254635

Accession Number: 1999.316

Rug

Rag type. Accordion folded fabric with cotton overstitching. Black on ends and sides with predominantly orange and pink striping at center. Tasseled end.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 254637

Accession Number: 1999.317

Hooked rug

Large blue and red stylized leaves form border. Blue leaves at center with blue, green, red and off-white flowers on brown ground. Re-backed with burlap and black cloth binding.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254639

Accession Number: 1999.318

Hooked rug

Dark mixed color background. Border of red blossoms in scrolls with purple blossoms at corners. Oval bouquet at center with red and purple flower, green and gold foliage. Black single braid border.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254640

Accession Number: 1999.319

Chest has thumbnail molded top with cleated ends. Lock has been removed and hinges replaced. Two dovetailed drawers each with 2 wooden pulls. Sides that continue to floor have applied bracket base with elaborate cut outs at front and sides, probably had center drop originally. Badly stripped fin...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 254642

Accession Number: 1999.320

Dressing table

Country Empire form. Scroll eared splash board nailed to back of rectangular top. Table fitted with dovetailed drawer with 2 mahogany knobs. Turned tapered legs. Stripped with evidence of red paint.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 254643

Accession Number: 1999.321

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron andirons.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 254644

Accession Number: 1999.322

Bench

Rectangular top with rounded edges on top and bottom, Supported by splayed rectangular tapered legs. Dark stain and branded under top with outline image of a bench with "12528" under it.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 254648

Accession Number: 1999.323

Foot Stool

Thin rectangular top nailed onto ogee arch cut feet on narrow end and plain apron rabbeted and nailed at top of legs. Painted green over blue. Compass marks under top.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), nails

GUSN: 254649

Accession Number: 1999.324

Towel Rack

Trestle feet with incised quarter circle decorations above supporting end stiles. Cross bar at top supports 2 faceted rods, with single rod below. Incised art deco decoration on ends.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 254651

Accession Number: 1999.325

Side Chair

Queen Anne style and possibly an early 19th century reproduction. Yoke crest set on serpentine profile stiles. Vasiform splat seated inside shoe. Probably modern slip seat with green silk upholstery. Replaced seat bracing. Seat rails are molded on top edge. Cabriole front legs with applied scr...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), chestnut (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 254661

Accession Number: 1999.326

Pipe Box

Open top with blackboard having trefoil finial. Face board has fan finial. Drawer in bottom, dovetailed at front only, shallow carved fan on front centers brass knob. Thumbnail molded baseboard. Repainted 'antiqued' green.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 254662

Accession Number: 1999.327

Hearth Brush

Double swell turned wooden shaft. Rectangular head with rounded ends, black brush.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), bristle

GUSN: 254663

Accession Number: 1999.328

Hearth Shovel

Ring turned brass grip with half ball finial. Steel shaft with small bell shaped iron shovel.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 254664

Accession Number: 1999.329

Fire poker

Cylindrical grip with ball finial. 'L'-shaped poker end. Painted black.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 254665

Accession Number: 1999.330

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron andirons.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 254666

Accession Number: 1999.331

Blanket Chest

Hinged lid with screwed-on end cleats. Two drawers below upper storage compartment, dovetailed, each having 2 turned wooden pulls. Ogee cut-out at base of sides forms foot. More elaborate shaping of front cut-out. Nail construction except drawers. Re-painted blue-green.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), cut nails

GUSN: 254669

Accession Number: 1999.332

Drying Rack

Two vertical stiles tenoned through by 3 horizontal rails. Low, flat topped triangular trestle feet. Painted grey.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 254670

Accession Number: 1999.333

Drying Rack

Two vertical stiles with rounded top tenoned through by 3 horizontal rails. Low arched trestle feet. Painted grey.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 254671

Accession Number: 1999.334

Side Chair

Chair is in Chippendale style with yoke crest that has blunt molded ears. Arch at crest center with ellipse cut-out below. Pierced vasiform splat with drapery and tassel above diamond overlaid by figure eight. Replaced slip seat cover with green wool. Elaborate leaf and scroll carved cabriole fr...

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 254672

Accession Number: 1999.335

Table

Painted and gilded console table with serpentine green marble top. Cabriole legs with foliate knees and feet; scalloped rails with carved, gilded pendants.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254683

Accession Number: 1977.83

Wallpaper

Two rolls of wallpaper with bamboo shoots, leaves, and pink and blue birds on brown background.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Birge (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 254720

Accession Number: 2011.20.1.1-.2

Wine glass

Wine glass made of clear brown glass; cone-shaped well has fluting towards stem; short bulbous stem also fluted; flat round pressed base.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting

GUSN: 251394

Accession Number: 2003.26.7.6

Window Frame

Wood window frame with a flared pediment. It has four metal brackets for shutters, and square-cut nails on the back.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 251396

Accession Number: 1999.101.1

Footstool

Bamboo-turned splay legs with dowel stretchers; painted red

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251422

Accession Number: 1949.815

Doll's Chair

Doll's side chair; rush seat; stretchers; painted copper-color with yellow decoration on slats.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 251423

Accession Number: 1949.816

Doll's Dropleaf Dining Table

Doll's wooden dropleaf dining table; turned legs; rounded leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), stain (coating), hinge components

GUSN: 251424

Accession Number: 1949.817

Miniature Painted Chest

Miniature doll chest; wood; painted green; paint-decorated with tulips.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251425

Accession Number: 1949.818

Toy Bird in Birdcage

Windup toy; tin bird in metal birdcage; swings from metal stand with round base; painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), metal, paint (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 251426

Accession Number: 1949.819

Miniature Castiron Toy Cannon

Miniature castiron toy canon.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 251427

Accession Number: 1949.820

Writing Box

Writing box; slant-top; interior compartments; yellow and green paint with floral decoartion on sides; locking

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), metal

GUSN: 251429

Accession Number: 1949.822

Burl Bowl

Turned burl bowl.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251430

Accession Number: 1949.823

Doll's Dropleaf Table

Doll's dropleaf, miniature dining table; turned legs, rounded leaves.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251431

Accession Number: 1949.824

Toy Horse-drawn Hay Cart

Toy hay cart with horse; constructed of wood, metal and leather; painted.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, leather, paint (coating)

GUSN: 251432

Accession Number: 1949.825

Toy Horse

Small, carved wooden horse; paint-decorated.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251433

Accession Number: 1949.827

Crockery Bowl

Large, crockery ceramic bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), throwing (pottery technique), glaze

GUSN: 251434

Accession Number: 1949.812

Toy Village

Wooden toy village; painted buildings; road; trees; mounted on glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 251435

Accession Number: 1949.828

Painted Oval Box

Painted oval box; Pennsylvania Dtuch-style figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating)

GUSN: 251436

Accession Number: 1949.829

Toy Wagon

Toy wagon; made of wood and metal; simple painted pinstripe decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, paint (coating)

GUSN: 251437

Accession Number: 1949.830

Child's Windsor Comb-back Chair

Child's Windsor chair; wood; comb-back; arms; straight, splay legs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 251438

Accession Number: 1949.831

Framed Print

Framed print; depicts a tree with leaves covered with oval ornaments inscribed with words; at the base of the tree is a figure in a robe; the surrounding landscape includes a lake or river and mountains in the background.

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process)

GUSN: 251439

Accession Number: 1949.832

Doll's Secretary Desk

Doll's desk with inlay decoration; ivory drawer pulls.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 251440

Accession Number: 1949.833

Doll's Slant-top Desk

Doll's slant-top desk; inlaid ivory decoration on sides; bun feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), concealed hinges

GUSN: 251441

Accession Number: 1949.834

Child's Empire-style Rocking Chair

Wooden, Empire-style, child's rocking chair; stiles rounded toward the back at the top; top rail with a gentle camelback shape; cross rail curved to an upward point in the middle; flat seat; front legs curve outward near the top; dowel stretchers; short rockers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 251442

Accession Number: 1949.835