Historic New England

Chair

Chair with solid vasiform splat, yoked crestrail, rush seat, squared legs and stiles, turned front stretchers.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53310

Accession Number: 1942.1241

Easy Chair

Marlborough legs with head on outer edge; canted and chamfered rear legs, square H-stretchers, serpentine crest and deep wings.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 53311

Accession Number: 1942.1247

Shovel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53312

Accession Number: 1942.1249.1

Fireplace Tongs

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53313

Accession Number: 1942.1249.2

Poker

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53314

Accession Number: 1942.1249.3

Jamb Hook

Mounting plate with four holes; double hook, one small and one large.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53315

Accession Number: 1942.1253.1-2

Pair: Octagonal base with octagonal shaft; urn supports looped arms which support holders; octagonal bobeches. Presumably . 1B and . 2B are the candlesticks. Date range and place of origin not noted in museum file.

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 53316

Accession Number: 1942.1254.1AB

Vase

Pair of fluted, trumpet-shaped glass vases. Scalloped rim and foot. Beveled stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53317

Accession Number: 1942.1258.1

Vase

Pair of fluted, trumpet-shaped glass vases. Scalloped rim and foot. Beveled stem.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53318

Accession Number: 1942.1258.2

Soup plate

Blue and white; octagonal with inverted corners; cell, scrollwork, floral and spearhead outer border; scrolled spearhead inner border; right-oriented landscape scene of pavillion behind rock near gnarled pine; bridge with two figures, foreground; pavillion with tree, extreme left of scene.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 53321

Accession Number: 1942.1271

Fruit Basket

Blue transfer-printed earthenware fruit basket. Pierced diamond lattice body. Floral accents surround rim and foot. Centralized pastoral scene. Dual scroll molded handles.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 53322

Accession Number: 1942.1278A

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53323

Accession Number: 1942.1282.1

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53324

Accession Number: 1942.1282.2

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53325

Accession Number: 1942.1289.1

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53326

Accession Number: 1942.1289.2

Table

Octagonal top with pierced veneer border; turned, incised pillar with chip-carved bottom edge, spider legs with spade feet

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneering

GUSN: 53327

Accession Number: 1942.1300

Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53328

Accession Number: 1942.1302B

Wash basin and stand

Porcelain wash basin and wooden stand. Floral enameled polychrome swags and tassels on the rim surround a grouping of flowers and leaves in the center of the basin.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53329

Accession Number: 1942.1303AB

Cane

Brown; mushroom cap ivory handle w/ rings carved; round stick wider at top w/ hole for tassel near top; bronze tip (5").

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53330

Accession Number: 1942.1305

DEACCESSIONED Lolling Chair

DEACCESSIONED

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 53331

Accession Number: 1942.1310

Nesting Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53332

Accession Number: 1942.1313.1

Nesting Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53333

Accession Number: 1942.1313.2

Nesting Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53334

Accession Number: 1942.1313.3

Nesting Table

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53335

Accession Number: 1942.1313.4

Card Table

Bowed front; serpentine sides; four tapered, inlaid legs; contrasting inlaid veneer rails.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 53336

Accession Number: 1942.1317

Jamb Hook

Plate with two countersunk mounting holes; hook has finial; traces of paint.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), painting (coating)

GUSN: 53337

Accession Number: 1942.1320.1-2

Andiron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53338

Accession Number: 1942.1322.1

Andiron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53339

Accession Number: 1942.1322.2

Fruit Bowl

Porcelain footed fruit bowl with square base flaring outward and pierced bowl. The exterior is gold painted.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 53340

Accession Number: 1942.1325

Teacup

Handleless teacup with yellow edge; blue dot border and pink and green rosebuds, exterior; pink dot medallions with pink and green rosebud swags as border, interior; blotchy rosebud, center of bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 53341

Accession Number: 1942.1331.4

Vase

Urn shaped porcelain vase with square base. Top of vase has leafy handles. White body and clear glaze with thin overglaze painted decoration of multi colored birds and flowers with decorative gilding. Unidentified mark on bottom of small gold anchor.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 53342

Accession Number: 1942.1336

Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 53343

Accession Number: 1942.1341

Decanter

Glass decanter with stoppers. Four separate compartments for liquor. Applied rings around the neck. Cork and glass stoppers.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), corks (stoppers)

GUSN: 53344

Accession Number: 1942.1342A-E

Sugar bowl with lid

Serpentine, notched body with mother-and-child knob and pink network and dot border; incised tongue border around base and on cover; pink and green enamel and painted rose spray within pink/green garland; smaller sprigs on body.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 53345

Accession Number: 1942.1348AB

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53346

Accession Number: 1942.1352

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53756

Accession Number: 1944.326

Fan & Box

Fan (A): Mother of pearl sticks and guards w/ gold and silver inlay of floral spray; set w/ silver spangles; white chiffon leaf w/ gold and silver sequins all over; brass rivet and ring w/ white silk cord and tassel. Box (B) is hinged cardboard covered w/ white paper w/ embossed diamond pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, chiffon, inlay (process), paper (fiber product), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53757

Accession Number: 1944.328AB

Parasol

Small; black and tan striped silk with scalloped edge and appliqued ruffle; carved bone handle; brass shaft and ferrule; metal ribs.

Date: 1869-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53758

Accession Number: 1944.329

Women's Tie

Black lace neckpiece.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53759

Accession Number: 1944.330

Lorgnette

Tortoise shell lorgnette with oval lenses. Foliate design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 53760

Accession Number: 1944.331

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 53761

Accession Number: 1944.333AB

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53762

Accession Number: 1944.336

Spectacles

Metal spectacles. Oval lenses and a c bridge. Double hinged side arms with teardrop finials.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 53763

Accession Number: 1944.339

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53764

Accession Number: 1944.341

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53765

Accession Number: 1944.342

Robe-kimono

Dressing gown with diaper pattern and printed with scalloped bands of paisley (vertical) - red, blue, black and green; quilted turned shawl collar (no revers); lined with printed paisley strip in blue & black; no closure; printed "a la disposition" - border at hem, cuffs and front opening printed fo...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), weaving, diaper patterns, stitching

GUSN: 53766

Accession Number: 1944.343

Reception Chair

C- and foliate-scroll pierced back, cabriole legs with plain feet, shaped seat rails.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 53767

Accession Number: 1944.344

Platter

Blue and white; network and scallp outer border; network inner border; right-oriented landscape scene of gbridge and trees, foreground; 2-story pavillions with figure in window and tree, right; 3 boats in water; at rear, two outcroppings with buildings and trees.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 53768

Accession Number: 1944.347

Platter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53769

Accession Number: 1944.349

"The Sailor Boy's Return from a Prosperous Voyage"

Painting on glass; shows a mother seated in front of a thatched roof cottage wearing a kerchief and mob cap; an older sister is standing and a younger sister is kneeling near a child's armchair with a bird in her left hand. Red pollparrot on back of chair, cat on the stand of a spinning wool. Sea vi...

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53770

Accession Number: 1944.353

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