Historic New England

Cup

Pearlware handleless cup with silver luster resist design of a meandering vine. Base of cup has a small section where the luster was not applied.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), resist, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 41135

Accession Number: 1988.610

Pitcher

Silver lusterware pitcher. Rounded body with a loop handle.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 41137

Accession Number: 1988.614

Pitcher

Yellow glazed earthenware pitcher with silver resist design. Floral, vine, and foliate motif adorns the body, spout, and handle.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), resist

GUSN: 41148

Accession Number: 1988.605

Side Chair. Part of a Set. Wood, leather, brass tacks. Carved back with turned stay rail rail and pendant; leather seat and back decorated with brass nail heads; turned double front stretchers; plain double side stretchers. Rests on turned front legs and straight stiles.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 41184

Accession Number: 1987.428.1

Wallpaper lined trunk

Trunk covered in brown and white cowhide. Brass tack and leather trim around edges. Oval brass tack decoration around keyhole. Slightly domed lid. Wallpaper lined interior, vertical drapery swags framing a continuous vine with large-scale leaves. Block printed in black and white on blue ground.

Date: 1811-1817

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cowhide, wallpapers

GUSN: 41197

Accession Number: 1980.114

Trunk

No description

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 41198

Accession Number: 1952.M57

Chest with Drawer

Bracket feet, beaded drawer front, wooden knobs. Broad plain chest front; top has applied moldings, leather hinges.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41201

Accession Number: 1949.244

Chest with Drawers

Chest with two drawers. White pine. Three-board back. Quarter-round bead on drawer fronts. Shaped bracket feet. Some of original red paint remains visible beneath second coat of red.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41202

Accession Number: 1975.181

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 41207

Accession Number: 1986.1873

Teapot with lid

White glazed stoneware teapot, hand painted blue floral and double banded decoration, and small lug handles on either side of rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 41210

Accession Number: 1988.543AB

Child's Dress

Long; white; shirred bodice; neckline and cap sleeves trimmed with scalloped eyelet; four narrow tucks on sleeves; embroidered waistband; drawstring neckline and waist; four tucks at hem.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 41216

Accession Number: 1988.390

Bonnet

No description

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, cloth, stitching, silk (textile), textiles, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 41225

Accession Number: 1988.480

Whole Cloth Quilt

Red, green and brown floral sprays; scrolled sprigs outlined in black dots on cream background; tacked and heavily batted. Edges bound in same fabric.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, glazing (coating), tacking

GUSN: 41228

Accession Number: 1976.460A

Parasol

Green and black iridescent silk with floral border and fringe; turned wooden handle; blue bone handle tip; carved bone ferrule; 1850s pattern; painted black metal slider and spokes; marquise folding hinge.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), silk (textile), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 41229

Accession Number: 1932.1171.2

Parasol

White silk twill edged with ruching and linen tape lace; thick wooden folding handle and ferrule; three silver rings along handle, with enamel, and one on ferrule; white silk lining; wooden knob at end of handle.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile), silver (metal), twill, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 41230

Accession Number: 1930.1221

Carriage Parasol

Small, green silk; small ring on metal ferrule; trompe-l'oeil grain wooden shaft and turned handle with bone tip; painted black metal slider; marquis folding hinges (two); whale bone spokes.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41232

Accession Number: 1941.350

Carriage Parasol

Black ruffled ribbed silk; black lining; telescope stick with marguise hinge; T-shaped wood handle; metal and celluloid shaft; black laquered wood; bulbous ferrule. Carriage Parasol--small, meant to take up very little room in carriage.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 41234

Accession Number: 1933.24A

Parasol

Parasol with show textile of cream-colored cotton and silk fiber, cream-colored silk lining, edged with cream lace ruffle. The ferrule and tips of the metal ribs are carved ivory. The ivory stick is missing its handle.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), cotton (textile), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), metal, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 41235

Accession Number: 1930.138

Carriage Parasol

Marquise/folding parasol. Navy blue corded silk; lined with brighter blue; folding wooden handle; silverplate marquise hinge; ruffle of navy silk around angled handle; metal ribs; button and loop tab closure; dome shape. Carriage Parasol--small, meant to take up very little room in carriage.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), silk (textile), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 41240

Accession Number: 1934.52

Bonnet

Tan bonnet with braided straw trim with pale green-blue plaid ribbon and neck ruffle. Straw tape or trim around face and neck. Wire support around face. Gauze lining.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41274

Accession Number: 1988.352

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: handmade, painting (coating), straw (plant material), palm fiber

GUSN: 41275

Accession Number: 1988.502

Hat

No description

Date: 1868 -1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, stitching, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 41277

Accession Number: 1988.476

Plaster

Charred remains of plaster chimney lining; one large, one medium and two small pieces.

Date: ca. 1710

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), clay, hair, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 41279

Accession Number: 1921.204

Bed Mosquito Frame with Netting

Central metal disk with six tapered pine arms connected by pins which when extended with attached off white glass netting forms oval canopy with cascades; disk has screw to attach to bed framing.

Date: 1866-1900

Maker: Palmer, I.E. (Patent holder)

Material: cotton (textile), metal, net (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 41285

Accession Number: 1935.1542

Painted sheathing board

Board with three square edges; split on the fourth edge. Stenciled with large foliate stripe with dotted borders. White on green ground, painted directly onto board (no wallpaper). Some whitewash between joist or stud marks.

Date: 1766

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, paint (coating), painting (coating), stenciling

GUSN: 41287

Accession Number: 1970.1324

Tassels

Red and white large tassels with small white flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 41311

Accession Number: A4043

Dress

Long white dress; front and sleeves have "V" panels embroidered with white dots, edged with bands of lace, alternate with plain "V"'s; capped sleeves trimmed with same eyelet as waistband; hem and center back opening embroidered with same white dots, and stylized floral bouquet with spray.

Date: 1815-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 41532

Accession Number: 1988.387

Saucer

White earthenware saucer. Pink luster foliate and vine motif. Superimposed hand painted strawberries.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41534

Accession Number: 2008.60.23.4

Cup

White earthenware double handled teacup. Pink luster foliate and vine motif. Superimposed hand painted strawberries.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41535

Accession Number: 2008.60.23.5

Cup

White earthenware double handled teacup. Pink luster foliate and vine motif. Superimposed hand painted strawberries.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 41536

Accession Number: 2008.60.23.3

Chest of Drawers

3 drawers; arched skirt; shaped front and rear stretchers; 6 turned legs.

Date: 1715-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), wood (plant material), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41538

Accession Number: 1918.1084

Slant-top Desk

Slant-top desk. Cherry. Four drawers, elaborate bracket feet, two- tiered interior with shell carved on upper drawers.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: Stickney, John

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41540

Accession Number: 1954.162

Secretary

Desk with mahogany veneers. Two cases; lower case with four drawers above French bracket feet; flip writing surface with two side pulls. Upper case has three doors concealing drawers and pigeon holes. Middle door has a label "Clark Morss / Cabinet Maker / Middle Street / Newburyport".

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: Morse, Clark (Cabinetmaker)

GUSN: 41542

Accession Number: 1975.191

Davenport Desk

Rectangular base with drawers, molding, applied carving and veneer panels; overhanging desk on carved brackets, carved and incised gallery top.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), maple (wood), birch (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 41545

Accession Number: 1933.6780

Kitchen Safe

Board construction kitchen safe; wire mesh screens; inner shelves.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 41549

Accession Number: 1981.68

Washstand

Highly figured black marble top; two overhanging drawers with doors below; carved scrolls on plinths on front.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, marble (rock), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 41550

Accession Number: 1933.7083

Serving Table

English Jacobean style walnut serving table

Date: 17th Century

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41555

Accession Number: 1964.71

Sideboard

Empire style sideboard with spiral reeded columns, tripartite front, and brass spool-turned drawer pulls.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 41556

Accession Number: 1939.349

Sideboard

Sideboard with half-circle sunburst in contrasting satinwood and dark exotic woods on cabinet; bowfront drawers with crotch veneer fronts; Reeded columns at sides topped by long acanthus leaves against roughened ground; brass circular backplates embossed with acorns; brass pulls; reeded legs; bulb f...

Date: 1808-1809

Maker: Possibly Hook, William, 1777-1867 (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 41559

Accession Number: 1933.6049

High Chest

High chest. Soft maple with white pine secondary wood. Flared, flat-top cornice. Shaped skirt with drops. Fan-carved lower drawer; terminates in cabriole legs and pad feet.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: silver maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 41560

Accession Number: 1976.256

Tall Case Clock

Bracket feet; shaped skirt; flat pediment w/ applied fretwork.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: Deykins (Maker)

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 41562

Accession Number: 1954.128

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a woman wearing a white bonnet and red shawl.

Date: 1849

Maker: Hathaway, J. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 41577

Accession Number: 1955.3

Portrait of Miss Lucy Willard

Half-length portrait of a woman in black dress, white scarf, seated in red chair. Aunt of Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon Johnson (1922.235).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Read, T. Buchanan (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 41590

Accession Number: 1925.400

Portrait of James Dana

Bust-length portrait of James Dana wearing a tall black cravat, pin on shirt. Son of Samuel Dana and Rebecca Barrett Dana.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 41595

Accession Number: 1953.48

Portrait of Mrs. Alice Shorey Morrison

Portrait of a woman in green dress with a lace collar, ruby brooch and earring. Born in Baltimore in 1843, died 1867. Daughter of Anne Chase and Nemiah Breed Shorey of Boston and Baltimore. Married J. Lybrand Morrison.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 41596

Accession Number: 1958.21

Slat Back Great Chair

Ladderback with arms, rush seat, and compass-work design on back rails.

Date: 1675-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 41608

Accession Number: 1918.850

Chair

Turned, caned seat, spindle back, Governor Carver chair.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 41609

Accession Number: 1934.2503

Chair

Cromwellian side chair; ball turnings; seat upholstery removed, the back is upholstered with leather.

Date: 1680-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 41610

Accession Number: 1944.19

Chair

Fancy chair. Maple, white pine. Reed and yellow graining. Raking posts, two-slat back with spindles; shovel-shaped plank seat. Rests on turned legs with button feet.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: Haskell, Nathan (Maker)

Material: painting (coating)

GUSN: 41613

Accession Number: 1985.697

Highchair

High chair. Maple with white oak seat rails, arms, and stretchers except for maple lower right stretcher. Replaced rush seat. Ring-turned back stiles with urn-and-ball-turned finials. Plain front stiles. Two arched back splats. Seven stretchers: two at front and at each side; one at rear.

Date: 1775-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 41614

Accession Number: 1918.545

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