Historic New England

Tester bed

Sheraton-style bed with arched canopy, turned front legs, turned and reeded back legs, stamped oval brass escutcheons and scrolled headboard. Originally with rope mattress support. Canopy hinged.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 307623

Accession Number: 1958.411

Plate

Earthenware plate. Blue scroll border with silver luster accents. Landscape scene featuring pagodas, a sailboat, a tree, and a bridge

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, hand-painted, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 307628

Accession Number: 1993.547

Oval porcelain tureen. Blue transfer-printed landscape consisting of multiple structures in the countryside. Pattern is repeated on both sides and on cover. Thick blue band around foot of tureen with alternating diaper pattern and medallions containing scrolling lines. Twisted rope handles with lea...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 307652

Accession Number: 1990.268AB

Tureen with stand

Oval porcelain tureen and stand. Blue transfer-printed Fitzhugh pattern of four floral motifs flanking a medallion. Pattern is repeated on both sides, cover, and stand. Thick blue band around foot of tureen with diaper pattern. Twisted rope handles with leafy terminals and flower knop.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 307658

Accession Number: 1990.271.1A-C

Tureen with stand

Oval porcelain tureen and stand. Blue transfer-printed Fitzhugh pattern of four floral motifs flanking a medallion. Pattern is repeated on both sides, cover, and stand. Thick blue band around foot of tureen with diaper pattern. Twisted rope handles with leafy terminals and flower knop.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 307664

Accession Number: 1990.271.2A-C

Bedspread

Hand-woven cotton (?) coverlet with rectangular lozenge and floral design. Composed of 3 37" wide panels sewn together.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 307690

Accession Number: 1958.413

Electrified oil lamp

Electrified glass lamp. Blown in 2-piece mold, glass tip pontil scar, round base rising to octagonal knop and thumb-print oil reservoir. Copper fitting around mouth. Now with modern scalloped paper shade.

Date: 1800-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: blown three-mold glass, copper alloy

GUSN: 307692

Accession Number: 1958.414

Fireplace shovel

Wrought iron fireplace shovel with tuliped-shaped pan and furned brass handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 307700

Accession Number: 1958.415

Fireplace tongs

Wrought iron fireplace tongs with circular brass joint and turned brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 307701

Accession Number: 1958.416

Candlestand

Small rectangular table with cut corners and rectangular tapering legs. One drawer with oval brass sunburst pull.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 307706

Accession Number: 1958.417

Bed valance

Pair of unadorned white linen bed valances, machine sewn in four sections.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 307730

Accession Number: 1958.418AB

Tray

Rectangular tin and sheet iron? tray with rounded edge. Painted black with floral border and interior scene of game birds, fruit and flowers in bronze and silver.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, iron alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308584

Accession Number: 1958.458

Necklace

Necklace of blue colored stones set in silver metal. Hook shaped clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: D. Lisner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308585

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.1

Bracelet

Bracelet of blue colored stones set in silver metal. Hinged clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 308586

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings with clip backs. Blue colored stones set in silver metal.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: D. Lisner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308587

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.3ab

Mirror

Rectangular mirror in split-columned Empire frame of painted wood with carved rosettes at corners and beaded edges. Glass plate above mirror section with painting of girl in white dress and hat surrounded by flowers and leaf shapes in yellow, gold, green, and red.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308588

Accession Number: 1958.459

Vase

White porcelain vase with gold details in form of lily with leaves forming handles. Flat base.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 308589

Accession Number: 1958.460

Fireplace tongs

Pair of wrought iron fireplace tongs with twisted and beaded handle surmounted by a loop.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308592

Accession Number: 1958.461

Hearth brush

Hearth brush with brush composed of grass heads while handle woven in geometric designs from the grass stems and cane.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 308593

Accession Number: 1958.464

Necklace

Necklace [a] with clasp extender [b]. Collar-style link necklace of gold-plated mold-formed white metal, each link set with oval glass "turquoise" cabochons surrounded by clear faceted rhinestones. Marked on clasp.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: white metal, rhinestone, paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 308594

Accession Number: 2015.27.1.1ab

"Rosa muscosa multiplex Rosier mousseux a fleurs doubles"

Chromolithograph of pink rose with stem, leaves, and buds. Glass with wood frame.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), color lithographs, sheet glass

GUSN: 308598

Accession Number: 1958.451

Mug

Opaque, white glass tulip-shaped mug with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration around the words "Remember me." Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308599

Accession Number: 1970.358

"Ellebore, Oeillet"

Framed chromolithograph of spray of anemone and carnations with butterflies. Glass and wood frame.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, wood (plant material), color lithographs

GUSN: 308600

Accession Number: 1958.452

Hook

Gilded, pressed tin oval hook with curl decoration.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, gilding

GUSN: 308601

Accession Number: 1958.465

Quilted bed cover

Quilted cotton bed cover slit at foot to accomodate foot rail. Eight-pointed stars on white background; primary colors red, brown, yellow andl pink. Quilted in diamond pattern.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308602

Accession Number: 1958.463

Knocker

Cast brass door knocker in the form of an Irish harp.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308603

Accession Number: 1958.470

Bed

Spool bed with solid head board with spools or beads, head and foot boards and posts. Plain side rails.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308604

Accession Number: 1958.486

Chair

Bow-back Windsor chair with bamboo turned legs and rails. Nine spindles, seat incised along edge. Chair is painted black, but under current black coat there is a white coat.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308605

Accession Number: 1958.488

Drinking Glass

Opaque white glass cup with hand-painted image of a woman bordered by scrolls, flower sprig on opposite side. Flared gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308606

Accession Number: 1970.368

Mirror

Pier mirror with gilded wood frame. Sides in form of fluted columns; beaded base, and molded top. Above mirror rectangular painting on glass of vase and flowers in black, white, and gold.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, silvering, wood (plant material), brushwork, gilt paint

GUSN: 308607

Accession Number: 1958.489

Mug

Opaque, white glass, tulip-shaped mug with gilt wreath around the words "Remember me." Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308608

Accession Number: 1970.363

Rocking chair

Rocker with rose and accanthus on head rail and arms. Upholstered on back, arms and seat. Original covering replaced with textured white cotton cloth.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308609

Accession Number: 1958.490

Mug

Opaque, white glass, tulip-shaped mug with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration over orange painted background. Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308610

Accession Number: 1970.359

Bottle

Light green, scalloped-shaped glass bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308611

Accession Number: 1930.475

Small Flask

Colorless glass bottle, teardrop-shaped body with etched scene of pheasant under a tree on one side and "Carlsbad 1883" on the opposite. Tapered neck with cork stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308612

Accession Number: 1939.649

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Vertical miter cuts around the body. Shaped like a flower.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308613

Accession Number: 1958.825

Saltcellar

Pearlware footed saltcellar. Hand-painted floral design. Red and gold bands around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 308614

Accession Number: 1958.623

Perfume Bottle

Blue glass perfume bottle with gothic style arches and a molded figure with spear on front of bottle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308615

Accession Number: 1930.494

Candlesticks

Pair of "Sheffield" silver plated candlesticks (a) with removeable silver plate bobeches (b).

Maker: unknown

Material: plate (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 308618

Accession Number: 2000.1889.1AB-.2AB

Footstool

Rectangular footstool with turned legs. Needlepoint cover worked in diamond lozenge pattern and leaves in cream and gold wool.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), crewel wool, needlepoint (visual works)

GUSN: 308621

Accession Number: 1958.491

Chest

Empire chest with four drawers, scrolled splash board and spiral turned front legs. Round wood pulls.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308626

Accession Number: 1958.492

Luggage rack

Folding luggage rack with four S-curved legs attached at center. Top made of two strips of brown-and-tan striped canvas.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), canvas

GUSN: 308629

Accession Number: 1958.493

Rug

Oval braided rag rug in colors of brown, purple, green, black.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 308630

Accession Number: 1958.494

Saltcellar

Pressed glass saltcellar. Molded to mimic a ship.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308631

Accession Number: 1927.1932

Wall pocket

Lady's drawstring wall pocket with top ruffle. Hangs by small piece of lathe. Cream-colored cotton printed with yellow, pink and green floral pattern. Machine-stitched.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 308635

Accession Number: 1958.497