Historic New England

Easy Chair

Tufted and overstuffed brown leather-like oilcloth easy chair has reverse trumpet feet supporting a stepped apron with carved Greek-key motif; upholstery tacked with brass studs.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), oilcloth

GUSN: 5487

Accession Number: 1971.803

Gate-leg Table

Rectangular form of four vase and ring turned legs connected by turned stretchers from which eminate gate legs which swing open to receive top when open; button feet.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5488

Accession Number: 1971.804

Rectangular cabinet has four paneled doors, the outer two doors enclosing small compartments and the inner two doors enclosing a single compartment; each compartment with single central shelf; rectangular top has rounded edges; painted brick red; sides with panel construction; chamfered corners.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5489

Accession Number: 1971.805

Bookcase

Four shelf bookcase; stepped base surmounted by sunken panel sides which enclose an elaborately scroll carved and veneered facade with two glazed paneled doors; a veneered frieze supports the stepped cornice.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5490

Accession Number: 1971.806

Bookcase

Molded horizontal crest with incised line decoration; flat top with molded frieze; carved and paneled sides with two ball finials on each side; incised brackets above applied frontal molding with fluting terminating in carved foot; four adjustable shelves with beveled edges; scalloped leather with a...

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), incising, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5491

Accession Number: 1971.807

Seascape

Nearly square canvas with polychrome scene of three-masted ship at rest in a sheltered cove with high rocky palisaded surrounding; fortress on cliff at left; lighthouse on right; three men and a beached dory at foreground.

Date: 1824

Maker: Blunt, John S., 1798-1835 (Painter)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 5492

Accession Number: 1971.808

Crib

Rectangular form; four square Marlborough legs support rails at sides which hold bottom board; vase turning above ascends to top rail; turned spindles are enclosed between rails throughout, finials cut off, blocked Marlborough feet; remnants of original red stain.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 5493

Accession Number: 1971.809

Tavern Table

Rectangular form; button feet; baluster and ring turned legs are connected near feet by four straight, plain stretchers; single drawer with knob pull; rectangular top.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5494

Accession Number: 1971.810

Candlestand

Tripod base with pedestal surmounted by round top; legs are cut off; top is replaced with marble slab; feet are new casters.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5495

Accession Number: 1971.811

Pitcher

Circuloid bulbous body tapering slightly to squat cylindrical flat base; body indented slightly at neck then flaring out to wide circular mouth terminating in a triangular spout; simple applied C-scroll handle.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5496

Accession Number: 1971.812

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5497

Accession Number: 1971.813.1

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5498

Accession Number: 1971.813.2

Mug

Tapered cann-shaped mug with four-tiered stepped base enclosing a recessed glass bottom; circular mouth with slightly flared lip; applied S-scroll handle rising above lip; molded circular medallion in relief on front consisting of eagle grasping arrows with crossed crew oars at bottom.

Date: 1911-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5499

Accession Number: 1971.813.3

Tankard

Spherical bulbous body, slightly tapered with 12 facets around top half of body, terminating in a partially rope-turned neck ring with short cylindrical neck above; three-tiered stepped base with checkered surface decoration; applied C-scroll handle; circular hinged lid with finial handle in form of...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5500

Accession Number: 1971.814

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5501

Accession Number: 1971.815A

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5502

Accession Number: 1971.815B

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5503

Accession Number: 1971.815C

Mug

Tapered cylindrical form with four-tiered stepped base; circular mouth with wide bead along edge; S-scroll handle with flat spur at top; applied brass medallion centered by incised banding with blue enameled flag with "UBC" and "UNION BOAT CLUB/ORG. 1851. INC 1907."

Date: 1902-1922

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5504

Accession Number: 1971.815D

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5505

Accession Number: 1971.816.1A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5506

Accession Number: 1971.816.2A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5507

Accession Number: 1971.816.3A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5508

Accession Number: 1971.816.4A-C

Demitasse Cup

A) Cup: conical white porcelain cup with gilt rim. B) Cup holder: conical body, circular shaped foot, reticulated band at top, applied rococco handle. C) Saucer: cylindrical.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Lenox (Maker)

Material: copper (metal), porcelain, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5509

Accession Number: 1971.816.5A-C

Inkwell

Square inkwell with pressed bottom and diamond design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lime glass, pressing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5610

Accession Number: 1971.892AB

Tea Bowl

Ring foot; cylindrical body; cobalt blue floral design in reserved panels; used in desk recess.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5611

Accession Number: 1971.893

Paper Clasp

Right hand of woman wearing bracelets and a lace cuff; hinged to shaped base.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5612

Accession Number: 1971.894

Letter Rack

U-shaped profile; two stamped walls with applied S and C scroll borders; resting on rectangular base with claw and ball feet.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Derby Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5613

Accession Number: 1971.895

Dish

Oval glass dish; fluted band at base; used in desk to hold pencil and pens.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5614

Accession Number: 1971.896

Vase

Wheel thrown; concave walls; blue glaze; used in desk to hold pencils and pens.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5615

Accession Number: 1971.897

Dish

Oval shape; flat base; silver ferrule.

Date: 1851-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 5616

Accession Number: 1971.898

Box

Rectangular glass box; hinged silver plate lid; stamped floral design around center cartouche; screw closure; found inside desk drawer; contains two keys, a screw and two thumbtacks.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), lead glass, silver (metal), plate (material), glass (material)

GUSN: 5617

Accession Number: 1971.899

Watch Fob

Rectangular, orange-colored stone with beveled edge set in a domed mount; attached to the mount and joined by a ring at their base are two pierced and stamped ornaments depicting a daisy flanked by C-scrolls.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carnelian, piercing, stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5618

Accession Number: 1971.900

Portfolio with Image of St. Goar

Two boards with blue leather binding. Features harbor scene of St. Goar, on the Rhine, centered in the cover and surrounded by gilt arabesques; gilt floral sprig on back; lined with lime green and gilt Chinoiserie paper with interior folder of the same paper.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), papier mâché

GUSN: 5619

Accession Number: 1971.901

Japanese Landscape Print

Depicting a harbor during a snowfall; snow-covered mountains in foreground and centerground; black wood frame.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5620

Accession Number: 1971.902

Photograph

Sepia photograph of portrait # of Mary Hall May in a gilt and blue frame.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs, toning (photography), sepia (ink), sepia prints

GUSN: 5621

Accession Number: 1971.903

Print

Two saints with an architectural background; saints facing right; ebonized in gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Montgomery's Music and Art Store (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5622

Accession Number: 1971.904

Print

Two saints within an architectural background; saints facing left; ebonized and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Montgomery's Music and Art Store (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 5623

Accession Number: 1971.905

Wastebasket

Oval; green interior; glossy green paper exterior with applied picture of a sailing vessel.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5624

Accession Number: 1971.906

Hearth Broom

Cylindrical handle formed from sapling; bark encased; brown corn died purple at one end; leather thong at other end.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, dyeing, leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5625

Accession Number: 1971.907

Box

Rectangular mahogany box; hinged lid; inlaid diamond on lid; cardboard liner from large wooden matchbox on the inside of the box.

Date: 1949

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5626

Accession Number: 1971.908

Vase

Flat base; ovoid shape; sloping shoulder with applied rings and twisted clay double bail "handle" fallen onto one side; short neck; everted rim; grey-blue glaze; filled with dried flower arrangement.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5627

Accession Number: 1971.909

Vase

Fluted, U-shaped clear glass vase; everted rim; on a square plinth containing an arrangement of dried flowers.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5628

Accession Number: 1971.910

Photograph

Snapshot enlargement; Mr. James R. May and Pepin, the French poodle; outdoors amid a landscape of rocks and wildflowers; in a black and silver frame.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Bachrach, Louis Fabian, 1881-1963 (Photographer)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 5629

Accession Number: 1971.911

Rug

Three borders; light and dark blue ground in field with all over diamond design; two hemispherical shapes fill each diamond; colors: terra cotta, mustard, light blue, white, black and green.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5630

Accession Number: 1971.912