Historic New England

Armchair

Curved crest rail with cut out hand grip surmouting three ring and vase turned spindles with cross bar; turned stiles continue below seat rail to form splayed back legs; s-shaped arms connect to upper portion of stiles turning downward to connect into the ring turned front legs; two ring and vase tu...

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: Heywood Chair Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: cane (plant material), maple (wood)

GUSN: 4037

Accession Number: 1977.345.6

Table

Small one drawer table with four rope-turned legs, original stamped brasses, new screws holding top to frame, new rear blocks refinished.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4038

Accession Number: 1977.346

Chest of Drawers

Seven drawer chest, three small drawers on top above large drawer with inlaid panels; original brasses with lions heads; scalloped skirt with French feet; sides and drawer fronts are of solid mohogany; two keys in upper left drawer.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4039

Accession Number: 1977.347

Whale Oil Lamp, Electrified

Colorless pressed body; elongated font with pressed design of scalloped ring above tulip patterned walls with sloping shoulders surmounted by pewter collar; vase- and ring-turned pedestal support terminating in octagonal base; fitted for electricity.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: flint glass, pewter (tin alloy), pressing, floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4040

Accession Number: 1977.348

Looking Glass

Rectangular; gilded eagle in circle in crest; gilded gesso with vine-like symmetrical carving surrounding glass.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4041

Accession Number: 1977.349

Document Box

Domed and hinged lidded rectangular box covered with tooled and gilt tan-colored leather; top has squared iron carrying bale at center; lid is tooled with central diamond with each quadrant enclosing a crown above "GR"; top, corners and front panel with pattern of diamonds formed by acorns with oak ...

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, iron (metal), leather, tooling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4042

Accession Number: 1977.350

Looking Glass

Rectangular; gold leaf on edge around glass; scroll base; skirt; scrolled ears.

Date: 1765-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4043

Accession Number: 1977.351

Silhoutte of a Man

Silhouette of unidentified man facing right; bust length; cut away from circle of white paper and placed over black cloth backing; circular brass frame; under glass.

Date: 1822

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4044

Accession Number: 1977.352

Silhouette of a Man

Silhouette of an unidentified man facing left; bust length; cut from piece of white paper with black cloth backing; mahogany frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4045

Accession Number: 1977.353

Silhouette frame

Painted black; circular molded silhouette frame with attached ring hanger, glazed with cardboard backing.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4046

Accession Number: 1977.354

Silhouette Frame

Gilt and gessoed rectangular silhouette frame with mitered corners and simple molding; glazed, wooden backing; brass ring hanger attached to top.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4047

Accession Number: 1977.355

Silhouette of a Man

Rectangular silhouette of an unidentified man, facing left; face cut away from white paper and set on black cloth backing; hair, collar and coat with yellow striping painted in watercolors; glazed; gilt simple molded wooden frame.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4048

Accession Number: 1977.356

Silhouettes of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sayward Barrell

Pair of silhouettes framed together in painted black rectangular frame with oval brass mats; Jonathan Sayward Barrell facing left and Mary Plummer Barrell facing right; bust lengths done in white paper set on black painted glass.

Date: 1800-1814

Maker: King, William (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4049

Accession Number: 1977.357

Engraving of a Bird

Hand-colored engraving of a blue bird with ivy and spider; on a stretcher with canvase backing; rectangular gilt wooden frame; glazed.

Maker: Victor Delarve & Co. (Publisher) Travies, Edouard (Engraver)

Material: hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4050

Accession Number: 1977.358

Engraving of Birds

Hand-colored engraving of a pair of yellow-bodied birds in an oak tree; one on a branch and one in a nest; on a stretcher with canvas backing; rectangular gilt wooden frame; glazed.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Victor Delarve & Co. (Publisher) Travies, Edouard (Engraver)

Material: hand coloring, ink, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4051

Accession Number: 1977.359

Side Chair

Seven spindle back wtih saddle shaped plank seat; four splayed legs with cross stretchers; bamboo turnings; painted black.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4052

Accession Number: 1977.360A

Side Chair

Seven spindle back wtih saddle shaped plank seat; four splayed legs with cross stretchers; bamboo turnings; painted black.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4053

Accession Number: 1977.360B

Bed

Spool-turned single bed with five vertical spindles supported by turned crossbar; seven vertical spindles at footboard; simple turned straight legs; painted black (probably not original paint).

Date: 1845-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), maple (wood)

GUSN: 4054

Accession Number: 1977.361

Washstand

Square form surmounted by scrolled sides and splashboard; body supported on four straight simply turned legs with medial shelf with one drawer near bottom. Painted dark gree (not original paint).

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4055

Accession Number: 1977.362

Chest of Drawers

Bow front chest; four graduated veneered drawers with beaded edges, molded conforming to slightly overhanging molded top; simple scallop-shaped apron with two frontal French feet; grained to simulate mahogany(?); original brasses.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), graining

GUSN: 4056

Accession Number: 1977.363

Boston Rocker

Armless child's Boston Rocker with S-scrolled plank seat; five-spindle back surmounted by simple yoke crest rail decorated with rosewood graining and stenciled with fruit bowl and floral motif.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4057

Accession Number: 1977.364

Tavern Table

Two board top; beaded edge on corner of skirt and all around stretchers; painted black.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4058

Accession Number: 1977.365

Sea Chest

Rectangular form with canted front and sides; dovetailed corner construction; slightly overhanging hinged lid; painted black; brass hasp and side "ring" type handles.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4059

Accession Number: 1977.366

The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo

Rectangular framed engraving The Alian Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo, Rome, Italy, with boats in river and animals on right; St. Peters in far background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3960

Accession Number: 1977.284

The West End of St. Peter's at Rome

Rectangular framed engraving of the West End of St. Peter's, figures in foreground and St. Peters in background; perspective view.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3961

Accession Number: 1977.285

Commemorative Medal

Round brass engraved rim with acorn and leaf border; center contains raised silhouette of "Admiral Lord Nelson"; black round "dish" frame.

Date: 1795-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3962

Accession Number: 1977.286

Barrell Coat of Arms

"NIHIL DEO OCCULTUM" Latin inscription at bottom of scroll. Rectangular framed coat of arms.

Date: 1800-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 3963

Accession Number: 1977.287

Desk

Slant lid desk on straight bracket feet; four graduated drawers; stepped desk interior.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

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

GUSN: 3964

Accession Number: 1977.288

Night Table

One drawer stand on four turned legs, square top; drawer has pressed brass pull.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood), pressing, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3965

Accession Number: 1977.289

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Black walnut, hard maple case back; sumac, red oak, white pine, and elm. Scalloped skirt. Three drawers directly under top with no rail between. Rests on cabriole legs, the rear of which face forward. Original brass hardware. Never had locks.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 3966

Accession Number: 1977.290

Armchair

Nine-spindle, hoop-back Windsor arm chair; shaped pine seat; bamboo turned splayed legs connected by "H" stretcher; baluster turned arm supports; moulded back crest rail.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3967

Accession Number: 1977.291

Camphene lamp

Square gray marble base with four ball feet at corners; brass ringed support upholds clear round glass font for fuel with large "bulls eye" type pressed motif above cross hatched and swag motif. Electrified.

Date: 1795-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 3968

Accession Number: 1977.293

Looking Glass

Three feathers in basket as gilded crest decoration; gilded notched 1/4" across glass.

Date: 1760-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), gesso, gilding, mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3969

Accession Number: 1977.294

Sayward House

Watercolor view of Sayward House from point on land on Barrell Lane (where former bridge was located); two cows grazing in front yard. Watercolor matted with glass, sealed with tape round the edges.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: Hale, Lucretia Peabody, 1820-1900 (Painter)

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

GUSN: 3970

Accession Number: 1977.295

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell

Portrait of Oliver K. Barrell; half length; subject faces front and is wearing black stock and coat; subject somewhat wall-eyed; in gold frame with leaves in corners.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3971

Accession Number: 1977.296

Side Chair

Rectangular form; three slat back side chair with double stretchers front and sides; single stretcher at rear; round stile terminate in cone and knob finials.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3972

Accession Number: 1977.297

Side Chair

Four slat back side chair with round stiles and connecting stretchers; lopped knob finials above ring turning terminate stiles; rush seat.

Date: 1765-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3973

Accession Number: 1977.298

Umbrella Stand

Round cylindrical form of hard paste porcelain with transferred and stencilled blue patterned decoration throughout; probably formed in China and decorated in England.

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hard paste porcelain, stenciling, transfer printing

GUSN: 3974

Accession Number: 1977.299

Drop-leaf Table

Queen Anne drop leaf table with cabriole legs, pad feet, and round top.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

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

GUSN: 3975

Accession Number: 1977.300

Looking Glas

Rectangular; scrolled pediment and scalloped skirt; molded border surrounding in glass; one piece glass.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: spruce (wood), walnut (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3976

Accession Number: 1977.301

Armchair

Hoop back Windsor armchair with low arms; turned legs, thick 2" seat

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3977

Accession Number: 1977.302

Tavern Table

Rectangular top with plain skirt, straight legs connected by flat stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3978

Accession Number: 1977.303

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3979

Accession Number: 1977.304.1

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3980

Accession Number: 1977.304.2

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3981

Accession Number: 1977.304.3

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3982

Accession Number: 1977.304.4

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3983

Accession Number: 1977.304.5

Side Chair

Bamboo turned and splayed legs; shaped pine seats; five spindles received by curved crest rail which terminates through stiles below tops.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3984

Accession Number: 1977.304.6

Side Chair

Small Windsor side chair with bamboo turned legs; shaped seat; four spindle back with curved crest rail received through stiles below tops.

Date: 1765-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 3985

Accession Number: 1977.305

Blanket Chest

Rectangular blanket chest over drawer; ogee cutout skirt on sides and front with bracket feet.

Date: 1780-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood), ash (wood)

GUSN: 3986

Accession Number: 1977.306

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