Historic New England

Watercolor

Watercolor of "The Ghostly Repast", depicts two men at table with window at the left. The subject is the disciples at Emmaeus, placed in a setting of classical architecture, depicting the moment of Christ's disappearance. Signed at center, bottom: "Rob W. Weir 1844." White matting. Wooden, gilded, m...

Date: 1844

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 25958

Accession Number: 1973.32

Watercolor

Sepia wash drawing depicts medieval scene of man playing mandolin to a woman reading in doorway. Signed in bottom left corner, "Rob W. Weir." White matting; molded gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 25959

Accession Number: 1973.33

Bed warming pan

Round wood shaft tapering to turned ball at base. Circular brass pan w/ conforming lid. Lid decorated w/ scroll, dot, and floral etched motif, and punch-worked holes. Edges have incised gadrooning. Brass ring hook.

Date: 1770-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25960

Accession Number: 1973.452

Trunk

Rectangular, domed, hinged lid w/ white hide cover. Interior lined w/ blue dotted paper. Maker's label fully intact. Initials "D.H." in brass tacks on top.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Ramsdell, Henry (Maker)

Material: hide (collagenous material), metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25961

Accession Number: 1918.464

Tall Case Clock

Rectangular base with good moldings; round headed door with original hinges and molded upper case (pieces only). Remnants of japanning overall. Metal clock face with domed top.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25962

Accession Number: 1955.265

Wallpaper

Partial rolls of unused wallpaper. White ground with blue ribbon motif diamond pattern with polychrome rose sprigs (yellow and pink predominate) at junctures and enclosed by diamonds. Selvedge labeled: "RUN1/ MADE IN USA/ AFOL/ WPC/ of NA/ UNION MADE." A) labeled in pencil "Mike's Room." Sample ...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25963

Accession Number: 1955.276A-D

Ship model

Crude, partially carved hull of model ship.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25965

Accession Number: 1955.278

Spinning wheel fragment

Partial wood wheel w/ crude three-legged base which has notched carved end. Turned and ring-incised wheel support. Wheel and spindle missing.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25966

Accession Number: 1955.279

Folding bed

Label on headboard reads: "Tucker's patent Sept. 9, 1862." Folding wood traveling bed w/ metal fittings. Head and footboard rectangular w/ rounded shoulders. Slat bottom.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25967

Accession Number: 1955.280

Folding bed

Rectangular folding camp bed w/ metal fitting. Crossed rectangular legs have single beaded molding on edges, pieced canvas cover w/ scalloped border.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25968

Accession Number: 1955.281

Wall mirror

Rectangular mirror w/ elaborate pierced and molded frame w/ gesso and gilt decoration. Encloses beveled glass.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25969

Accession Number: 1955.282

Carpet fragment

Carpet remnant. Red, tan and green overall geometric design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25970

Accession Number: 1955.283

Portrait of William III, King of England (1650-1702)

Oval portrait of William III, King of England, waistlength, looking over right shoulder, dressed in armor. Frame: Originally gilt, wood and plaster frame.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

GUSN: 26005

Accession Number: 1922.50

Portrait of Mary II, Queen of England

Oval waist-length portrait of Mary II, Queen of England, looking slightly to right, in royal costume, roses in left hand. Frame: Plaster and wood, originally gilt.

Date: ca. 1716

Maker: Cooper, John (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26006

Accession Number: 1922.51

Side chair

William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Replacement green damask upholstery.

Date: 1680-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 26007

Accession Number: 1966.1320

Tripod table

Circular flat topped table w/ painted graining on base, turned baluster, 3 plain S-curved legs.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26008

Accession Number: 1966.1321

Corner chair

Grained corner chair w/ carved curved crest as wide as arms, arms flat and rounded at front; 2 urn-shaped splats and 3 turned stiles; sq. green leather covered slip seat; curved seat rails, 3 straight legs tapering to pad feet; front corner cabriole leg w/ prom. knee and pad ft.; 2 turned intersecti...

Date: 1735-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26009

Accession Number: 1966.1322

Arm chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Scrolled arms curving outward to circular hand holds. Squared slip seat w/ green damask upholstery. Scalloped seat rail apron. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Rare knee brackets w/ bead lines on inner edge. Turned stretchers, rea...

Date: 1725-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26010

Accession Number: 1966.1323

Fire screen

A) Screen: frame rectangular panel holding floral design worked in needlepoint and cross-stitch, in blues, reds, yellows on brown background. Basket containing flowers surrounded by floral border w/ grapes. B) Stand: long cir. turned pole topped w/ urn; ending in 3 legged bse. Each leg has raised ...

Date: 1915-1950

Maker: The Hayden Company (Maker)

Material: linen (material), mahogany (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26011

Accession Number: 1966.1324AB

Tripod tea table

Circular tilt-top w/ dish-top molded edge. Turned case-shaped central baluster w/ tripod base. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Low-relief leaf motif carved on knees.

Date: 1740-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26012

Accession Number: 1966.1325

Slab table

Rectangular pieced green veinous marble top. Shaped skirt. Nearly straight cabriole legs terminating w/ ball and claw feet.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 26013

Accession Number: 1966.1326

"Torcheres" candlestand

Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on either side, underside of base le...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26014

Accession Number: 1966.1327.1

"Torcheres" candlestand

Reproduction of 1966.1327.1 Circular top w/ raised lip, w/ incised line, turned baluster in 3 sect.: top sect. urn-shaped, 2nd sect. tapering straight, lower sect. tulip-shaped; painted ring at base of each sect. (ochre in color), 3 legged base top of legs grooved w/ raised V-shaped notches on eith...

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26015

Accession Number: 1966.1327.2

Arm chair

A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, plain square stiles, curved back, arms scrolled downward, rattan seat, turned front legs w/ Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, square plain side rails, rounded back stretcher. B) Purple brocade seatpad, slip seat.

Date: 1725-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26016

Accession Number: 1966.1328AB

Dressing table

Block front, top w/ molding on three sides, front is shaped w/ reverse curves, 2 drawers, bottom being larger, each drawer has two brasses w/ false keyhole brasses; carved apron, cabriole legs w/ pad feet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26017

Accession Number: 1966.1329

Side Chair

Queen Anne-William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Green damask covered seat cushion.

Date: 1735-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26018

Accession Number: 1966.1330.1AB

Side Chair

Queen Anne -William and Mary transitional style. A) Bow shaped crest rail, vase shaped splat, curved back with plain stiles, rush seat, turned front legs with Spanish feet, turned front stretcher, plain side and back stretchers B) Blue damask covered seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26019

Accession Number: 1966.1330.2AB

Sconce mirror

Rectangular shaped form. Chipp/QA trans. style. Upper portion of frame scrolled, carved w/ gilt ornament w/ 3 tripart leaves extending from scroll base, set into cir. cut out; 1/2" gilt carved border around frame; lower frame carved; 2 detachable brass candle sconces, brackets affixed to lower frame...

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 26020

Accession Number: 1966.1331A-C

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26021

Accession Number: 1966.1332.1

Side chair

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and ...

Date: 1675-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26022

Accession Number: 1966.1332.2

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26264

Accession Number: 1966.1369.9

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26265

Accession Number: 1966.1369.10

Dinner knife

.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silve...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26266

Accession Number: 1966.1369.11

Platter

Platter: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Ovoid form with canted edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26267

Accession Number: 1966.1437.1

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26268

Accession Number: 1966.1437.2

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular. Scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26269

Accession Number: 1966.1437.3

Plate

Plate: blue transfer printed design, floral border pattern with central scene of shepherd and flock. Circular. Scalloped edges.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26270

Accession Number: 1966.1437.4

Tureen with Lid, Stand and Ladle

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire design of shepherd with flock, floral border design; lid(B) has lion handle and notch for ladle; (A)tureen has lion head handle on either end, tureen and lid octagonal; (C) ladle has round bowl, handle flaring and curving downward at end. (D)Octagonal p...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 26271

Accession Number: 1966.1437.5A-D

Shawl

Cashmere throw with paisley border, rust and hunter green accents wrapped in a dry cleaning

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool)

GUSN: 26276

Accession Number: 1986.1389

Corner chair

Corner chair. Mahogany, rust-colored modern velvet upholstery. Vase-shaped splats, shaped skirt, turned baluster shaped stretchers and supports. Rests on cabriole front leg and plain turned back and side legs, all of which have pad feet.

Date: 1740-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26278

Accession Number: 1994.116

Sewing Table

Renaissance Revival sewing table with green baize top, barrel-shaped storage compartment, and medial shelf. Turned legs and stretchers, drop finials.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer, baize

GUSN: 26279

Accession Number: 1936.323

Doily

Pink, white, green cotton; crocheted thread; center round/floral medallion in ring of eight smaller motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 26280

Accession Number: 1932.50

Set of Handkerchiefs

Set of twelve jhandkerchiefs. White linen; one-inch hem all around with drawnwork header; framed natural scenes embroidered in gold silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: drawn thread work, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26282

Accession Number: 1937.316L

Doily

White linen ground; blue and green floral sprays tied with three white and yellow bows embroidered in silk; scalloped edges embroidered in white.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26283

Accession Number: 1937.317

Music cabinet

Large rectangular cabinet with inlaid basket of fruit inset in oval molding in door; walnut and burl walnut veneer with painted black moldings and gilt incised decoration.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, inlay (process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26284

Accession Number: 1941.341

Micromosaic Table

Neo Grec stand [a] with marble scagliola top [b] with small round Roman scenes and birds in a basket. Walnut incised pedestal with acanthus leaves and gilt highlights.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), scagliola, marble (rock)

GUSN: 26285

Accession Number: 1933.1254AB

Sideboard

Mahogany sideboard with brass inlay, two carved semi-circular forms in front of wells on sides; carved legs with acanthus leaves and carved paw feet. Use of tripartite molding typical of Seymour, as well as splines on through tenons on back of sideboard.

Date: 1815-1817

Maker: Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker) Wightman, Thomas (Carver)

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26286

Accession Number: 1929.362

Center table

Center table. Mahogany. Molded circular top. Four pillar legs. Rests on shelved base with four hairy paw feet with thick knuckles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26287

Accession Number: 1999.25

Secretary

Aesthetic-style fall-front desk made of walnut with veneered maple panels. Pierced brass hinges and other brass hardware and carved shells applied to lower section. Secondary wood is pine.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26288

Accession Number: 1999.26AB

Dining table

Dining table. Oak. Rectangular top rests on four square legs; base consists of two members at narrow ends of table joined by single central stretcher.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Chapman, Samuel (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26289

Accession Number: 1999.27

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