Historic New England

Print

In this scene, a male and a female at the Convent of San Cosme look down on the grounds and city around them. People on horses are seen on the grounds and mountains rise in the distance. The print's frame is a 1/2 in. wooden frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18691

Accession Number: 1998.1337

Print

In this lithograph, a man and a woman are strolling along the Hudson River in Hyde Park. Sailboats pepper the river and mountains rise in the far distance. Mounted in a 2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830

Maker: E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18692

Accession Number: 1998.1338

Print

On the right of the print, the U.S. Frigate United States is seen shooting several canons at the H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian. Both ships have several holes in their sails and British and United States flags are seen on each ship. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Kelloggs & Thayer (Maker) E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (Maker) Needham, D. (Maker)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18693

Accession Number: 1998.1339

Print

Ten sailing vessels lined up at war. Canons on two of the central ships are fired and all ships have holes in their masts. An American flag and a British flag are flown on two of the ships. Mounted in a 1/2 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Baillie, James (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18694

Accession Number: 1998.1340

Print

Lithograph of ship tossed on its side in a gale w/ waves gusting over the deck. The U.S. flag flies from the back of the sailing vessel. Mounted in a 3/4 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1847

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18695

Accession Number: 1998.1341

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf pedestal table w/ bun feet. Turtle base w/ bun feet on casters. Side drawers are curved.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18696

Accession Number: 1998.1342

Yarn winder

Yarn winder of stained pine. Six turned spindles on winder w/ roughly-hewn supporting members. Turned and splayed legs; several wooden nails.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18697

Accession Number: 1998.1343

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, primarily dark blues, dark reds, and purple.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 18698

Accession Number: 1998.1344

Braided rug

Circular braided rug. Small braid, turquoise border, primarily lavender.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: Morren, Hildreth (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18699

Accession Number: 1998.1345

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Thick black border, small braids, primarily browns.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18700

Accession Number: 1998.1346

Braided rug

Oval braided rug. Small black border, small braids, primarily gray and red.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 18701

Accession Number: 1998.1347

Print

Six bulls--4 lying down and 2 standing--are in a meadow by a stream. There are mountains in the far background. Framed in 3 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Bonheur, Rosa (Artist)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18702

Accession Number: 1998.1348.1

Print

Five standing bulls in the foreground watch 5 approaching bulls in the background. Bulls are in a pasture near a river w/ mountains in the background. Framed in 3 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Bonheur, Rosa (Artist)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18703

Accession Number: 1998.1348.2

Print

Engraving of Lady Jane Grey seated at a table signing her death warrant. A religious figure is also seated at the table signing a letter, and the male ordering the warrant points to where she should sign. Mounted in a 3 in. wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1848

Maker: Huntington, Daniel (Painter) Burt, Charles (Engraver) Dalton, J. (Printer)

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

GUSN: 18704

Accession Number: 1998.1349

Cornice

Pressed tin gilt cornice, garland design across bottom, dispersed floral design along top.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18705

Accession Number: 1998.1350

Curtain

Pair of purple wool striped curtains. Curtains pleated at top, horizontal stripes--black.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 18706

Accession Number: 1998.1351.1AB

Tieback

Pair of purple wool cord and tassels. Purple and tan twist. Ends--wooden balls and purple tassels.

Date: 1850-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 18707

Accession Number: 1998.1351.2AB

Print

Mounted in 3 in. oak and gilt frame. Engraving of eight classical women surrounding a young male classical figure seated in a four-horse chariot. A cherub flies above the horses w/ a torch leading the way. Clouds surround the figures and buildings can be seen on the hills below.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Morghen, Ralph (Maker) After Rheni, Guidus (Artist)

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

GUSN: 18708

Accession Number: 1998.1352

Table

Table w/ rectangular top and four turned legs. Legs on either side share arched, curved foot. Turned center stretcher. Pine painted black.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 18709

Accession Number: 1998.666

Rocking chair

Wicker rocking chair. Wicker arranged in loop pattern at crest rail and sides of back. Center of back caned in diamond pattern. Caned oval seat. Wicker seat rail, legs and "X" stretcher. Oak rockers.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18710

Accession Number: 1998.1276

Chest

Wooden box w/ hinged lid. Painted pine fashioned w/ horizontal bands to resemble six separate planks. Currently contains approximately 12 pillows of printed colors.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18711

Accession Number: 1998.1353

Cushion

Chair cushion w/ cotton ties on 2 ends to attach to chair. Lavender cotton fabric w/ large floral sprays. Pink flowers (carnations?) and yellow leaves. Weave of fabric forms small circular pattern.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18712

Accession Number: 1998.1362

Cushion

Chair cushion w/ cotton ties on 2 ends to attach to chair. Green background of cotton fabric w/ white decorations woven in. Windmill, flowers and trees. White horizontal striping.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 18713

Accession Number: 1998.1363

Pillow

Printed cotton-- off white background w/ black pinstripes, lime green and purple abstract floral pattern. Match w/ 1998.1358.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18714

Accession Number: 1998.1354

Pillow

Printed linen--very faded red and green floral pattern. Weave creates small diamond shapes. One edge very torn.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 18715

Accession Number: 1998.1355

Pillow

Printed cotton--peach and orange design--floral wreath inside medallion. Brown filaments covering entire print (looks like batik).

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18716

Accession Number: 1998.1356

Pillow

Printed cotton--white and green floral design--very busy, small pattern. Very worn and torn.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18717

Accession Number: 1998.1357

Pillow

Printed cotton-- off white background w/ black pinstripes, lime green and purple abstract floral pattern. Match w/ 1998.1354.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18718

Accession Number: 1998.1358

Pillow

Printed cotton--green border w/ white and red floral wreath in center. Edged w/ beige cotton rope 1" thick w/ knots on each side.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18719

Accession Number: 1998.1359

Pillow

Printed cotton--red background w/ white and green floral and ribbon design.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18720

Accession Number: 1998.1360

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Patch in center w/ rope border and blue and tan design of leaves and grapes. Patch 11" x 11". One side of pillow ties closed w/ tassles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18721

Accession Number: 1998.1361.1

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Patch in center w/ rope border and blue and tan design of leaves and grapes. Patch 11" x 11". One side of pillow ties closed w/ tassles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18722

Accession Number: 1998.1361.2

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Diagonal design--brown border--brown and blue abstract floral design w/ geometrical shapes.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18723

Accession Number: 1998.1364

Pillow

Printed linen--image of flower bouquet in vase and small square design dispersed. Very faded.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 18724

Accession Number: 1998.1365

Rocking chair

Small rocking chair w/ splint seat. Converted from a small ladder-back side chair. Painted black w/ earlier red paint showing through. Large rockers.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18725

Accession Number: 1998.1366

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ ladder-back arms. Pine painted black w/ coat of red exposed beneath. Four slats, turn-topped stiles and splint seat.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18726

Accession Number: 1998.1367

Arm chair

Wicker arm chair w/ plank seat. Arched back of straight wicker splats alternated w/ spiral-curved pieces. Ornate "X" stretcher. Painted brown.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18727

Accession Number: 1998.1369

Foot warmer

Tin foot warmer w/ wooden frame and tin handle. Sides of tin box decorated w/ heart/circle design. Door and ring handle on one side. Smaller tin box inside (for coals?). Very rusted.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18728

Accession Number: 1998.1370

Tin oven

3 part tin kitchen. A hooks into B at back. A has one handle at top. B holds middle shelf w/ 2 small side handles and B has 2 large handles on sides and 2 feet at back bottom.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18729

Accession Number: 1998.1371AB

Hatchel

Hatchel. Wood black w/ wood inlay filled w/ hand-wrought nails (about 30?). Large crack down center of main wood block.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18730

Accession Number: 1998.1372

Chest

Pine matchboard chest w/ hinged lid and grained finish. Vertical molding creates image of multiple small planks. Arched carving at bottom creates look of bracket feet.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18731

Accession Number: 1998.1373

Viewing box

Currier print viewing box. Partially covered in black-painted canvas. 2 hand cranks on top turn 2 rods inside. 2 glass holes in front for viewing on wooden flap. (Hinge at top)

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18732

Accession Number: 1998.1374

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18733

Accession Number: 1998.1375

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18734

Accession Number: 1998.1376

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18735

Accession Number: 1998.1377

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18736

Accession Number: 1998.1378

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18737

Accession Number: 1998.1379

Dried gourd hanging

Dried gourds, pine cone and bean pods--spray painted red, green, blue, yellow, orange. Attached to black string by wire.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd, painting (coating), wire

GUSN: 18738

Accession Number: 1998.1380

Wastebasket

Cardboard wastebasket covered with wallpaper. White background with yellow and white flowers.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18739

Accession Number: 1998.1381

Bed

Bed. Cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of head and footboards. Boards are crested with thick molded rails. Thick, flat-sided stiles with curved edges widen into legs set on casters.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18740

Accession Number: 1998.1449.1

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