Historic New England

Carriage Parasol

Tan-green silk with white lining; carved wooden handle and ferrule; metal stick and ribs.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1365

Accession Number: 1942.197

Small parasol with gray ruffled silk show fabric, lined with pink. The carved wooden handle has a ring for suspension at far end. Wooden shaft and carved wooden ferrule with ring at top, from which hangs a white silk tassel.

Date: 1870-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1366

Accession Number: 1942.227

Parasol

White embroidered linen; thin handle; wood shaft and tip; mteal ribs, celluloid caps on ribs; tab closure with mother of pearl button.

Date: 1905-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), embroidering, linen (material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1367

Accession Number: 1943.658

Parasol & Cover

Parasol (A) of cream lace over white silk with chiffon underruffle; thorn wood handle and shaft with gilded crook end carvewd with scroll and shell pattern; gold cap on tip; cream grosgrain ribbon loop through handle; metal ribs. Cover (B) of white linen (dirty); tape drawstring.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, gilding, lace (needlework), linen (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1368

Accession Number: 1948.48AB

Parasol

Black satin and white taffeta woven striped silk; deep flounce of black machine made Chantilly lace - cabbage roses; silver floral handle; wooden shaft and tip; metal ribs covered in black silk; silver cap on tip.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), Chantilly lace, satin, silk (textile), silver (metal), taffeta, wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 1369

Accession Number: 1948.49

Parasol

Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), celluloid (cellulosic), engraving (printing process), gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1370

Accession Number: 1948.94

Parasol

Black machine-made Chantilly lace laid over two layers of white silk, scalloped edge; white silk tassel at top; brass stick; ivory finial and handle carved with gothic-style trefoils and bas relief designs.

Date: 1870-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), carving (processes), Chantilly lace, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1371

Accession Number: 1970.316

Parasol

Iridescent purple taffeta woven with multicolor floral brocade; ruffle of same material on wooden handle set with purple shell and brass-plated copper; metal shaft, tip & ribs; fabric tab with silver filigree fastener.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), copper (metal), silk (textile), taffeta, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1372

Accession Number: 1972.165

Parasol and Box

Parasol (A) of black Chantilly lace over two layers of ivory taffeta with scalloped edges; ivory folding shaft, handle and tip; handle carved with cherubs and flowers; knob at tip carved with flowers; metal hardware; black silk cord and tassel around knob. Box (B) is hinged, covered in dark red le...

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), leather, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1373

Accession Number: 1991.76AB

Stair Drop?

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1374

Accession Number: 1969.7949

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1375

Accession Number: 1986.1931

PLASTER

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1381

Accession Number: 1986.1937

Curtain Bracket

Curtain bracket, scroll shaped with attached beads and finials; black accents with gilded body; brass mounting plates screwed on.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating), gilding, carving (processes)

GUSN: 1383

Accession Number: 1991.35AB

Strap Hinge

Bean end; three holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1384

Accession Number: 1986.1060

Strap Hinge

Arrow end; eight holes.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1385

Accession Number: 1986.1062

CAPITAL, PILASTER

Fluted pilaster section with corinthian capital attached; simple design; brown paint over light tan/ vertical .

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1386

Accession Number: 1986.1758

Chemise

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; ruffled broad square neckline, folding back on shoulders and fastened with a button; short puffed sleeves with ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1387

Accession Number: 1922.774

CHEMISE

White linen; plain; body gathered to narrow yoke; broad square neckline; short puffed sleeves w/ ruffled cuffs.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 1388

Accession Number: 1943.149

Chemise

Beige linen; plain; broad square neckline; short sleeves.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 1389

Accession Number: 1949.25

Chemise

White cotton gathered to yoke made of knitted heavy lace with circular motifs; feather stitched to body and sleeves; drawstring with tassels.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1390

Accession Number: 1967.23

Chemise

White cotton; embroidered around neck and shoulders.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 1391

Accession Number: 1929.990

Slippers

One pair of yellow brocade slippers

Date: 1830s / 1785

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1392

Accession Number: 1928.31AB

Side Chair

Crooked-back chair with molded stiles and carved crest. Cabriole legs with volutes. Cyma-curved skirt and turned stretchers.

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), caning

GUSN: 1393

Accession Number: 1976.168.2

Stool

Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet; foliate-carved knees; carved and shaped rails; green voided velvet upholstery.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), carving (processes), cherry (wood), staining, ebony (color), upholstering, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 1394

Accession Number: 1987.417.1

Stool

Cabriole legs, shaped rails, floral and foliate carving; black horsehair seat with red and green floral embroidery.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), embroidering, horsehair, mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 1395

Accession Number: 1932.2491.1

Portico

Paired fluted columns flank entrance and support rectangular flat roof with central semi-circular projection; some composition ornament remains; doorway has ellyptical fanlight and sidelights; door is 6 panel with applied moldings.

Date: ca. 1804

Maker: Attributed to Parris, Alexander, 1780-1852 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 1396

Accession Number: 1922.1092

Staircase

Three flight staircase with turned balusters; square-topped newel; stair and dado painted green, handrail stained; risers have raised field panels.

Date: ca. 1773

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, staining, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1397

Accession Number: 1925.886

Doorframe

Two panelled pilasters with molded bases and fluted caps surmounted by a plain frieze.

Date: 1771-1800

Maker: After Pain, William (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, reed (grass, material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1398

Accession Number: 1940.1030A

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Award Medal

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association award medal for Doe, Hazelton & Co for awarding their carved furniture. On the heads side of the medal is a female figure with mechanical pieces under her feet and a shield on her left side. The shield is decorated with an arm holding a hammer, with a tr...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 1026

Accession Number: 1988.5

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Award Medal

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association award medal for Doe, Hazelton & Co for awarding their carved furniture. On the heads side of the medal is a female figure with mechanical pieces under her feet and a shield on her left side. The shield is decorated with an arm holding a hammer, with a tr...

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 1027

Accession Number: 1988.6

ESCUTCHEON

Keyhole cover with beveled edges riveted to escutcheon; four countersunk holes in plate for mounting.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 1028

Accession Number: 1960.59

ESCUTCHEON

Tassel-shaped, with cover riveted to escutcheon; two countersunk holes in escutcheon for mounting.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), riveting

GUSN: 1029

Accession Number: 1933.484

ESCUTCHEON

Beveled edges on cover, which is riveted to escutcheon; two countersunk holes in escutcheon.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), riveting

GUSN: 1030

Accession Number: 1933.485

Handle

Flame-style escutcheons. Tapered and turned-down thumb lever with flat head. Semi-rounded profiled handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 1031

Accession Number: 1933.1401A

PLASTER

Wavelike pattern of wallpaper (grey, black, white and green) on plaster, over white, blue and greenish paint.

Date: ca. 1794

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster, wallpapers, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1032

Accession Number: 1992.82.1-4

Brick

Flat brick.

Date: 1676 C-1679 C

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 1033

Accession Number: 1922.362

Plaster

Plaster, blackened on the surface.

Date: 1676-1679

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 1034

Accession Number: 1922.475

PLASTER

Pieces of plaster.

Date: 1720-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 1035

Accession Number: 1922.838

SLATE

Smoothed slate, now in two pieces, two edges beveled.

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, slate (rock)

GUSN: 1036

Accession Number: 1922.839

PLASTER

Plaster with large lath impression on back and tan-grey paint on front; clumps of hair.

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster, sand

GUSN: 1037

Accession Number: 1928.245

PLASTER

No description

Date: ca. 1768

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 1038

Accession Number: 1959.192

Nogging

About 22 pieces.

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 1039

Accession Number: 1959.220.2

CLAY

Two pieces plus small stuff; crumbling clay and straw mortar.

Date: ca. 1667

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 1040

Accession Number: 1963.380

PLASTER

White paint on front; lath impressions on reverse.

Date: 1668-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 1041

Accession Number: 1974.223B

PLASTER

A: Layers of white paint on front; lath impression on reverse. B: Lath impression on back, wallpaper and paint on front. D: Wallpaper with red paint on top [now in two pieces 1992].

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, painting (coating), plaster, sand, straw (plant material), wallpapers

GUSN: 1042

Accession Number: 1974.224

GLASS, WINDOW

Small piece of greenish glass. Found in envelope inscribed "PIece of glass found, Nov. 1922, in the eaves, front, of the Scotch-Boardman house, Saugus. It is evidently from an old diamond-light window, and still shows the marks of the leading. It is cumulative evidence showing or bearing on the o...

Date: ca. 1687

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1048

Accession Number: 1922.973

GLASS, WINDOW

Pane of amber bull's eye glass.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1049

Accession Number: 1929.1856

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1050

Accession Number: 1989.13

Banjo Clock

No description

Maker: Willard, Simon, 1753-1848 (Maker)

GUSN: 1051

Accession Number: 1989.14

Teapot

Hand-painted porcelain teapot with gold handle and spout with fan ornamentation, bands of gold around the rim, neck, lid, body, and foot. Deep blue band with gold leaves and scrolls with burgundy flowers on the shoulder and lid. Fan shaped knop on lid. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 1052

Accession Number: 1989.16.25AB

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