Historic New England

Hook

A shaved branch with twigs coming out from the end, forms an upright with 5 hooks. The post is notched near the top for hanging bunches of flax and to drape candles from it.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: shaving (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11445

Accession Number: 1992.395

An oak tea kettle trivet, of sleigh-like form. Its center panel is resting on three crossbar dowels, the middle bar extends to a handle that adjusts the tilting mechanism below- this is inbetween two V-tailed sides with one side inscribed. The front top of the trivet has protruding horn-like wooden ...

Date: 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), incising, oak (wood)

GUSN: 11446

Accession Number: 1991.466

Fireplace Tongs

The wrought iron tongs have a belted brass ball finial.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11447

Accession Number: 1991.481.2

Trivet

The top of the brass is in the shape of a lyre with bright cut borders. It is raised on a conforming iron frame and three iron legs with flat disc shaped feet, all connected to a turned wood handle held by a brass collar.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), oak (wood), wrought

GUSN: 11448

Accession Number: 1991.482

Snuff Box

A small round tortise shell trinket box. Its top is mounted with a silver band and painted with a view of "1774 Indian Camp, Mohawk County" in a detailed polychrome painting.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, incising, oil paint (paint), printing (process), sterling silver, tortoise shell, silver (metal)

GUSN: 11449

Accession Number: 1991.498AB

Forts at the Entrance of the Canton River

Small rectangular format, of a river view with ships on the Canton River. Hills and forts line the banks, and vessels include a junk and a British ship. It has the original bevel-shaped profile frame with gilded inner molding.

Date: dated 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11450

Accession Number: 1991.505.2

Cup Plate

A glass cup plate with a Henry Clay motif in the center with a star underneath. It has a scalloped rim and a paisley-like border suggesting a thistle and shield motif.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11451

Accession Number: 1991.526

Cup Plate

A glass cup plate with a Henry Clay motif in the center with a star underneath. It has a scalloped rim and a paisley-like border suggesting a thistle and shield motif.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11452

Accession Number: 1991.527

Cup Plate

Clear glass cup plate with Bunker Hill motif in the center surrounded by stars. This is encircled by swag and tassle border and a scalloped rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11453

Accession Number: 1991.529

Cup Plate

A clear glass plate showing the Mayflower ship, corn and fish. It has a scalloped rim.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11454

Accession Number: 1991.532

Cup Plate

A clear glass plate with a eagle and star design. It has a scalloped border and a leaf and scroll design rim..

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 11455

Accession Number: 1991.530

Hat Box

Oval pasteboard hat box covered with block printed classical wallpaper. It shows a Roman figure in a chariot pulled by a team of two griffins along a tree lined road, littered by overturned amphoras. In shades of pink, brown and green on a yellow ground. The lid has a related classical pattern of sw...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pasteboard (paper), wallpapers

GUSN: 11456

Accession Number: 1992.678

Shawl

Square shawl with a red center and a wide inner paisley patterned border with large cones at the corners in shades of green, blue and purple. The narrow inner border has leaf pattern in the same palette. Red fringe on two ends.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11457

Accession Number: 1992.679

Scarf/Table Runner

Of a long narrow form with a bright red center, enclosed by an applied border patterned with abstract "peacock" and end panels of paisley cone devices, foliage, flowerheads and banding of various repeated patterns. It is woven in shades of green, orange, blue, pink, white and black. It has red fring...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Probably White Elephant Shop (Vendor)

Material: jacquard, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11458

Accession Number: 1992.680

Scarf/Table Runner

Of a long narrow form with a black center, enclosed by a polychrome border patterned with repeated medallions and end panels with paisley trefoil devices in shades of red, green, brown, blue and a band patterned with a meandering vine, with woven fringe gates. The stole is pieced together- probably ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11459

Accession Number: 1992.681

Scarf/Table Runner

A long narrow form comprised of pieces of paisley shawls with a black center, enclosed by a border of repeated "arch" devices and end panels with a dense paisley pattern of pine cone enclosed by medallions, stripes and modern black fruitage. Woven in shades of red, green, blue, yellow, pink and blac...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11460

Accession Number: 1992.682

Cloak

A hand-sewn wool, female adult sized red cape with imitation red fur trim. It is ankle length with a collar and hood trimmed down the front edges and around the hand holds. The front and neck edges are lined in scraps of silk and fine cotton. A red ribbon is fastened at the neck for closing.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fur, hand sewing, linsey-woolsey, silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11461

Accession Number: 1992.683

Wallpaper

Part of a roll of "Talleyrand" wallpaper.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Thomas Strahan & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11462

Accession Number: 1992.684

Trivet

Teak trivet or a stand for a vase.Turned with decorative ridges and three small feet.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11463

Accession Number: 1992.685

Footed Pewter Bowl

A small bowl with an outflaring stepped foot. It has simple handling around the rim.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 11464

Accession Number: 1992.686

Small Footed Pewter Bowl

A small, thin bowl with an outflaring stepped foot and a simple banded rim.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 11465

Accession Number: 1992.687

Electric "Bridge Lamp" Floor Lamp

A lamp consisting of an iron rod on a tripod base, with an arm fashioned to hold the light. There is a finial tap on the rod. The lamp is now electrified and presently has a "modern" pink shade (Woolsworths ca.1970).

Date: 1935-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11466

Accession Number: 1992.688

Pewter dish

A shallow, flat, rimmed bowl with three ball feet- that show through as small bumps on the inside.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 11467

Accession Number: 1992.689

Wastebasket

A splint woven wastebasket with vertical overlays on the outside. It has a decoratively woven top rim and is painted black with an iris motif in greens, blues, yellow and red.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11468

Accession Number: 1992.690

Wax Fruit

1991.691.1- a large apple with a twisted paper stem and dipped in a reddish color. .2- a large plum that has been dipped in varying shades of purplish-red. .3- a green pear with a paper stem. .4- a small yellow banana with a brown and green end. .5- a large apple with a paper stem, dipped in a ...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), wax

GUSN: 11469

Accession Number: 1992.691.1-8

Portrait of a Minister's Wife

Large, rectangular format picture of a woman, shown half-length, facing left. She is wearing a close-fitting cap with a ribbon tied under her chin. She has gray eyes, wears a black dress with elbow sleeves that have a cuff and ruffle and kerchief. She holds a white fabric that suggests sewing. On a ...

Date: September 4, 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11470

Accession Number: 1991.510.2

Davenport Desk

An Eastlake Davenport desk with a hinged slant lid and a green felt fitted interior. It has a pierced fretwork gallery, paneled and beaded front/back/left side, and four drawers on the right side. It has incised and decorative brackets that support the overhanging top and is on casters.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), mahogany (wood), veneer, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 11799

Accession Number: 1983.149

Photograph

A black and white photograph of the Spencer-Peirce-Little House. It is in a gilt and black gessoed frame.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11800

Accession Number: 1983.151

Bedroom Stand

It has a rectangular overhanging top with a chamfered edge, over a straight skirt with a molded face. It has a single long drawer raised on four round incised and ringed turned legs with blocks at skirt and at medial shelf. The lower legs are tapered and incised with bun feet. The medial shelf has b...

Date: 1875-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 11801

Accession Number: 1983.158

Candlestick

Elongated chamber stick form with a deep green glaze; arts and crafts style.

Date: 1900-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 11802

Accession Number: 1986.23

Chest

Chest. Black-painted six board chest with iron bail handles, an overhanging hinged top and dovetail construction lid with a molded edge. Iron handle plates and hinges screwed on.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11803

Accession Number: 1983.160

Snowshoes

A fish-shaped wooden armature with two cross pieces and woven with cat gut in three sections. It has an attached leather thong with a buckle for a foot.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, lacquering, leather, metal

GUSN: 11804

Accession Number: 1983.161AB

Reclining Chair

Adjustable chair. Walnut, horsehair, wool, metal. Continuous tufted horsehair upholstered back, seat and leg rest. Enclosed by groved wood and slightly serpentine stiles. Hinged padded horsehair covered arm rests and floral patterned carpet covered foot platform at the base. All sets in conform...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: F.M. Holmes & Co. Manfacturers (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), horsehair, walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11805

Accession Number: 1983.163

Bedspread

The bedspread is made of white cotton sheeting, and candlewicked with a floral wreath enclosing a floral spray with scrolling tendrils. The ends are hand and machine hemmed.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), embroidering, yarn

GUSN: 11806

Accession Number: 1983.164B

Feather Pillow

Of rectangular form, stuffed with blue and white ticking.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), feather (material), ticking

GUSN: 11807

Accession Number: 1983.165.1

Cloth Fragment

An unused yardage of Quixote twill. The fabric is printed red on white with many figural vignettes showing Don Quioxote, dancing girls, wild boars, fountains, fences and trees.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: John M. Chandler & Co. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), plate (material), cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 11808

Accession Number: 1983.166.2

Slipcover

A printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan. The cover is for a footstool with a rectangular top, with piping at the top, side and bottom of the seat rail. It has a long ruffle all around.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process)

GUSN: 11809

Accession Number: 1983.167.2

Cloth Fragment

An unused extra piece of yardage, of a printed chintz of pale green background with sprays of large blossoms in shades of pink, blue, green, magenta and tan.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11810

Accession Number: 1983.167.3

Looking Glass

It has a projecting molded cornice with spherules, reel-turned pilasters, block corners, gilt and a two part glass.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11811

Accession Number: 1986.7

Italian Landscape

Framed painting of a classical landscape. Scene dominated by ruined columns with a partial arch and frieze. A man and a woman recline in front of the ruins. A hunter with two dogs passes by. Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt frame.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: Probably Zuccarelli, Giacomo Francesco, 1702-1788 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 11812

Accession Number: 1966.1814

Photograph

No description

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11813

Accession Number: 1986.17

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany, maple/birch, leather upholstery. Molded shield-shaped back with three shaped uncarved ribs radiating from the lunette. Molded stiles, leather covered seats with double row of brass tacks, and tapered and molded front legs with "H" shaped stretchers. Legs have a pronounced t...

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), leather

GUSN: 11814

Accession Number: 1986.19.2

Table Scarf

In a pale yellow square form with two fringed ends printed with an outerborder of alternating flower filled medallions. It is edged by scroll devices and an inner floral vine border with floral sprays at the two corners. It is printed in pink, red, brown, green and mustard.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11815

Accession Number: 1986.21

Bow Back Windsor Armchair

Windsor armchair. Nine bamboo turned spindles, two bamboo turned supports at each arm, a wide shaped and incised seat, splayed bamboo turned legs and stretchers. Dark brown stain finish.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11816

Accession Number: 1986.24

Wall Fixture

A pair of electrified, brass wall lights with pendant, cut glass drops. It has a domed back light plate with a cast grape patterned overlay holding a ball form with a decorative pendant and finial. There are two "S" shaped candlearms with cast grape patterned bobeche, and there are "faux" candlestic...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11817

Accession Number: 1986.33.2

2-Piece Dress

Brown satin dress (bodice and skirt), with brown and gold bengaline velvet.

Date: c. 1885

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 11818

Accession Number: 1993.238

Tongs

Iron tongs with a belted ball finial on a turned brass handle and steel shaft.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 11820

Accession Number: 1986.35.2

Andirons

Iron dogs with a belted ball finial on a turned hexagonal shaft and spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11821

Accession Number: 1986.35.3

Andirons

Iron dogs with a belted ball finial on a turned hexagonal shaft and spurred cabriole legs with slipper feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11822

Accession Number: 1986.35.4

Bodice

White cotton canvas; low neck and armholes edged with linen; muslin semi-circles lining under arms; boned front darts; front button placket; piping around waist; peplum with hoop in back. Button at center back waist.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 11824

Accession Number: 1993.240

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