Historic New England

Print

Lithograph of the Capitol in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Many figures oustide socializing. There are two carriages and horses in the foreground. This version of the Capitol existed in the early 1830's, no additions were made to the building until 1851.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19878

Accession Number: 1998.228

Umbrella stand

Walnut umbrella stand w/ quatrefoil and other openwork back and an arched, molded top. Back structure flanked by attached, curving arms. Cast-iron seashell set into base.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19879

Accession Number: 1998.229

Drop leaf table

Mahogany dining table w/ tapered legs and drop leaves. No decorative carving or other ornamentation.

Date: 1825-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19880

Accession Number: 1998.230

Tablecloth

Table cover, brown velvet w/ printed floral border. Floral border shows image of beads surrounding carnation-like flowers. Back of velvet shows 9 squares where brown velvet is dyed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, printing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 19881

Accession Number: 1998.231

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19882

Accession Number: 1998.232.1

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19883

Accession Number: 1998.232.2

Fire bag

Canvas shoulder bag w/ strap, stenciled "RH Tucker, 1859"

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing

GUSN: 19884

Accession Number: 1998.233

Bed wrench

Iron bed wrench.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19885

Accession Number: 1998.234

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Loeillot (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19886

Accession Number: 1998.235.1

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Tempelli (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19887

Accession Number: 1998.235.2

Print

In this engraving, in a 3 in. gilt frame, 3 ships are tossed on a turbulent sea. A smaller fishing craft appears to be approaching the larger ship, Le Francais. Ladies and gentlemen are on Le Francais's deck. Further in the background, a third larger sailing vessel appears to sit calmly and unmanned...

Date: 1840-1856

Maker: Marlens (Maker) Rittner & Goupil (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 19888

Accession Number: 1998.236

Engraving

Print depicting six military soldiers aiming their guns at the man to be executed. The man has one knee on the ground and one leg outstretched before him and is holding back his dog that wants to defend him. Three men in the background are overseeing the execution. Three inch gilt frame.

Date: 1845

Maker: Vigneron (Painter) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Printer) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 19889

Accession Number: 1998.237

Hanging lamp

Hanging hall lantern, black brass w/ frosted and etched globe and clear glass smoke bell; 3 brass chains connecting smoke bell to globe; see diagram on worksheet for globe decoration.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19890

Accession Number: 1998.238

Barometer

Barometer, made by L. Bassnett, Liverpool; elongated neck stretching from middle circular barometer chamber w/ mercury located below middle chamber. Weather inscriptions present (see diagram).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Bassnett, L. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 19891

Accession Number: 1998.239

Antlers

Antlers--4 points each.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: antler, mounting

GUSN: 19892

Accession Number: 1998.240

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ turned finials for portiere.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19893

Accession Number: 1998.241

Library steps

Library steps (walnut?) w/ carpeted top and two lower steps. Carved ornamental legs and side stretchers; vase-and-ring turned stretchers at back and front. Steps fold into central piece.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19894

Accession Number: 1998.242

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 15 3/4 in. of the respective German city surrounded by twnety-two smaller images of buildings, statues and monuments. In the central image people are visting a large Gothic monument w/ multiple spires. The city is laid out in the background. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt fr...

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Ammon, W. (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19895

Accession Number: 1998.235.3

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear head at end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19896

Accession Number: 1920.256.6

Lithograph

Print has central image 8 3/4 X 14 1/2 in. which features pedestrians on a bridge overlooking the river, ships, bridge and city in the background. 27 smaller images of buildings, monuments and statues surround the central image. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Haun (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19897

Accession Number: 1998.235.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19898

Accession Number: 1998.602.2

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19899

Accession Number: 1998.602.3

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19900

Accession Number: 1998.602.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19901

Accession Number: 1998.602.5

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19902

Accession Number: 1998.602.6

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19903

Accession Number: 1998.602.7

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19904

Accession Number: 1998.602.8

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19905

Accession Number: 1998.602.9

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19906

Accession Number: 1998.602.10

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19907

Accession Number: 1998.602.11

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19608

Accession Number: 1998.4466

Woodbin

Square box for storing wood, pine painted black. Hinged lid w/ beveled edges. Solid plank body set on a wider base w/ a beveled top border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19609

Accession Number: 1998.4467

Side chair

Thumb-back Windsor chair, painted black. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Flat concave crest rail above 4 spindles, tapered at top and w/ ball turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border. Bamboo-turned legs that flare outward. A bamboo-turned stretcher ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19610

Accession Number: 1998.4468

Knife

Knife w/ a short steel blade and longer wooden handle. Blade narrows near tip; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19611

Accession Number: 1998.4469

Pilaster

Pilaster, two-sided. "Hall Window" Possibly broken off at the base.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 19612

Accession Number: 1912.149H

Bread knife

Bread knife w/ a long steel blade and thick walnut handle. Smooth (non-serrated) blade end; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1834-1868

Maker: J. Russell & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19613

Accession Number: 1998.4470

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19614

Accession Number: 1998.4471.1

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19615

Accession Number: 1998.4471.2

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19616

Accession Number: 1998.4471.3

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19617

Accession Number: 1998.4471.4

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19618

Accession Number: 1998.4471.5

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19619

Accession Number: 1998.4471.6

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19620

Accession Number: 1998.4471.7

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19621

Accession Number: 1998.4471.8

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19622

Accession Number: 1998.4471.9

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19623

Accession Number: 1998.4471.10

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Rectangular. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19624

Accession Number: 1998.4519

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Oval. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19625

Accession Number: 1998.4522

Serving tray

Rectangular black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19626

Accession Number: 1998.4523

Serving tray

Oval black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19627

Accession Number: 1998.4524

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