Historic New England

Landscape Picture

Hand colored engraving marked in English and French "J. Maurer Delin. A View of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. Published according to Act of Parliament/ August 1744." More writing under frame. Narrow black molded frame with gilt trim inside. Framer's tag on back "J.F. Cabot & Brothers Boston."

Date: 1744

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brothers (Framer) Maurer, J. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55743

Accession Number: 1972.87

The Hospital of Bethlehem

Hand colored engraving title in French and English "The Hospital of Bethlehem" "Published according to Act of Parliamt. 10th Sept. 1747. Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Maurer Delin. T. Borules." Black frame with gilt interior trim. Framer John M. Chandler, Boston.

Date: 1747

Maker: Chandler, John M. (Maker) Bowles, John (Publisher) Maurer, J. (Artist) Borules, T. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 55744

Accession Number: 1972.88

Landscape Picture

Multi-colored drawing of Walcot Manor in Lincolnshire. Legend reads "WALCOT MANOR HOUSE/ REMAINS OF THE ANCIENT SEAT OF THE QUINCY FAMILY LINCOLNSHIRE." On back label reads: "Sketch of house of John Quincy at WOLCOT, Lincolnshire, who died 1784. Sketched by Mr. Somerby, 1854." Rectangular gilt frame...

Date: 1854

Maker: Somerby, Mr. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55745

Accession Number: 1977.11

Drawing of the Quincy House

Reproduction of a drawing of the Quincy estate with surrounding lands and harbor beyond, with an inscription from Eliza Susan Quincy in 1883. Under glass; plain oak frame.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55746

Accession Number: 1977.13

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Susan Morton, who married Josiah Quincy III, President of Harvard. Two labels on rear explain Josiah's identity. Brown paper, charcoal and white pastel. A copy of the Stuart portrait. Oval gilt frame;

Date: 1850

Maker: AFTER Stuart, Gilbert (Maker)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 55747

Accession Number: 1977.35

Vase

Club-shaped form w/ high neck w/ wide circular mouth and w/ elongated cylindrical body terminating in circular foot. Applied molded meandering branch handles at each side centered w/ a lily-type flower. White glazed body w/ overglaze polychrome wash decoration of figured scene of a dancing Medieval ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55748

Accession Number: 1981.41.1

Girandole

Rectangular white marble base, surmounted by elaborate cast bronze body in openwork scrolling leafy rococo support terminating in a circular reserve w/ eglomise panel w/ scene "ST. PAULS" (London); w/ floral finial and festoons. Two S-shaped candle arms which terminate in leafy bobeche and candlesoc...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), marble (rock), painting (coating)

GUSN: 55749

Accession Number: 1981.51.1

Doorstop

Steel basket of flowers in pink, white and blue with gray basket and stand.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 55751

Accession Number: 1988.89

Lamp

Square stepped base of alternating white marble squares and decorative gilt bronze moldings. Surmounted by a bronze ribbed columnar support with a spool turning at base and a tulip-like floral top supporting the electrified elements and the shade. Frosted circular bulbous shade with etched berry mot...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), crystal (lead glass), marble (rock), glass (material)

GUSN: 55752

Accession Number: 1988.91

Runner

Central design consists of 3 repeats of a square element w/ an oriel-like projection at each side; enclosing hexagonal element w/ gull border and series of geometric borders and gull-like elements. Green and red sawtooth border around each square. Each corner flanked by a square and "S" shaped elem...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 55753

Accession Number: 1988.93AB

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55754

Accession Number: 1988.93A

Runner

3 geometric reserves & border; red, green, blue, cream

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55755

Accession Number: 1988.93B

Photograph

Rectangular browntone photograph of Quincy House; under glass; plain, oak frame.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55756

Accession Number: 1985.641

Candlestand

Candlestand with tripod base and elongated octagonal top with inlayed beaded edge. Cabriole legs with inlayed lines and plain feet. Vase form shaft with stylized leaf motif. Square block and latch for tip top table.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55765

Accession Number: 1933.1156

Dish

Oval, black and gold lacquer dish with reserves at each end of interior and diaper pattern on sides.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55766

Accession Number: 1937.403

Secretary

Four bulbous feet support rectangular case with rounded corners containing three drawers with lookmatch flame veneer and elaborate stamped metal brasses. Hinged lid folds out to form writing surface; wooden rosettes extend to form lid supports. Upper case fits into molding of lower vase; contains sh...

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 55767

Accession Number: 1939.1

Stereoviewer

Rectangular viewer with canted corners and molded base; knob for turning the pictures; two sets of viewing lenses; double hinged doors with silver gilt interior. Metal plate reads "ALEX BECKERS/ NEW YORK." Last patent date is 1859.

Date: 1860

Maker: Beckers, Alex (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), metal

GUSN: 55768

Accession Number: 1941.1577

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and branch satinwood. Hinged top, ovolo corners and serpentine front and sides. Front skirt has highly decorative veneer of rectangular and oval satinwood (or other light wood) flame figures. Similar rectangular veneers on sides and inlays on bottom of skirt a...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), satinwood (wood)

GUSN: 55769

Accession Number: 1948.122

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons. Cabriole legs with round ball feet and spurs support a thick, central shaft of ring and vasiform shapes surmounted by knop finial.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55770

Accession Number: 1964.388.1-.2

Candlesticks

Pair of silver candlesticks with oval domed base. Elongated vase form shaft with shield and stylized leaf motif. Candle cup in vase form. Flat bobeche with raised beaded edge; not marked.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55771

Accession Number: 1966.505AB

Flatware

Leather covered silver case, with multiple beading around base, cover and hinging area. Press circular knob to open; bottom marked Sarah Bromfield (who according to Edmund Quincy is the maternal grandmother of Josiah Quincy, President of Harvard. A street in Boston is named for this family also one ...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 55772

Accession Number: 1970.498

Portrait of Josiah Quincy

Rectangular black velvet frame with circular reveal; circular bas relief side view of Josiah Quincy/Mayor of Boston/1896-1899. Attached note reads, "3rd mayor of Boston of that name. A reduction in gilt bronze of a medal that hung in the Old Boston City Hall, School Street. This Josiah born in this ...

Date: 1900

Maker: Brooks, Richard (Artist)

Material: leather, metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 55773

Accession Number: 1970.499

Gloves

Pair of white kid, hand sewn men's gloves, marked on inside "J.Q." (?) in (?) 1775. Also "SM" (?) Attached note reads "Gloves worn by Col. Josiah Quincy who built this house, his third home in Quincy."

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 55777

Accession Number: 1970.500AB

Armband

White silk armband commemorating George Washington's death; ink inscription says it belonged to Eliza S. Quincy and was worn by her. Picture of ladies mourning at Washington's tomb. Enclosed in glass and sealed with passe partout binding.

Date: 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 55778

Accession Number: 1970.501

Knife

Straight flat rounded blade indenting to molded neck and canted shaped handle with incised lines and leaf motifs at edges. End has scroll and scallop motif with engraved "D".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55779

Accession Number: 1970.502

Display Case

Glass front, rectangular display case with purple interior.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 55780

Accession Number: 1971.330

Pair of Lace Cuffs

Pair of lace cuffs with floral and geometric reserves and scalloped edge. Card states: "lace ruffles are the ones worn by Colonel Josiah Quincy in portrait by Copley in 1767."

Date: 1767

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 55781

Accession Number: 1971.331AB

Game Box with Counters

Five small boxes inside one larger; all black with gold design of central oval and ornament and containing mother of pearl game pieces.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, mother of pearl, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55782

Accession Number: 1972.27

Flatware

Impressed mark: "S BOWNE". Oval bowl with pointed tip. Thin shaft swelling to an ovoid handle with slightly curved under pointed tip. Bright-cut oval paterae type decoration, typical of Federal period, with swag inner border enclosing initials "E.S.M."

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bowne, S. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55783

Accession Number: 1972.33A-J

Teaspoon

Deep oval dish with neck tapering and then flaring to handle. Feather edge. Handle marked "JQA to JQ 1772". Reverse of hand marked "J & AQ to JQ Feb 1772/ J-ESQ-JQ Jan 1802/ J & MJQ to JPQ Nov 1829/ JP-HFG JQ Oct 1859/ J-EQ to EQ May 1903"

Date: 1772

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 55784

Accession Number: 1972.36

Wall Mirror

Scrolled crest with pierced and gilt Prince of Wales feathers (3); 2-part beveled glass; elaborate carved and gilt double border surrounding glass (original). Walnut veneer.

Date: 1740-1748

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), spruce (wood), walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 55785

Accession Number: 1972.44

Classical Landscape Painting

Polychrome landscape depicting classical arch in foreground, with river behind. Castle and bridge in background and range of mountains in distance. Elaborate rococo gilt, rectangular frame.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Possibly Wilson, Richard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 55786

Accession Number: 1972.52

Chair

Klismos chair in grained hardwood. Curved rectangular top rail with brass knob at one end. Inlaid brass beading ending in flowered scroll. Lower back rail tapers inward with brass leaf and arrow motifs. Scrolls border central circle with brass floral motif. Stiles curve in near seat and flare out to...

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, inlay (process)

GUSN: 55787

Accession Number: 1972.53A

Chair

Klismos chair in grained hardwood. Curved rectangular top rail with brass knob at one end. Inlaid brass beading ending in flowered scroll. Lower back rail tapers inward with brass leaf and arrow motifs. Scrolls border central circle with brass floral motif. Stiles curve in near seat and flare out to...

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, inlay (process)

GUSN: 55788

Accession Number: 1972.53B

Chair

Klismos chair in grained hardwood. Curved rectangular top rail with brass knob at one end. Inlaid brass beading ending in flowered scroll. Lower back rail tapers inward with brass leaf and arrow motifs. Scrolls border central circle with brass floral motif. Stiles curve in near seat and flare out to...

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hardwood, inlay (process)

GUSN: 55789

Accession Number: 1972.53C

Chair

Klismos side chair; four tapered saber legs, two front legs have reeded shaping on front face. Rectangular seat frame with slightly flared sides, presently upholstered. Curved stiles have molded edges and support a deeply molded "swag". Rectangular crest rail with central rectangular raised medallio...

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55790

Accession Number: 1972.54A

Chair

Klismos side chair; four tapered saber legs, two front legs have reeded shaping on front face. Rectangular seat frame with slightly flared sides, presently upholstered. Curved stiles have molded edges and support a deeply molded "swag". Rectangular crest rail with central rectangular raised medallio...

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55791

Accession Number: 1972.54B

Mirror

Mirror, horizontal rectangular frame. Gilt and molded gesso, glass. Constructed with applied screw rings, three on each side.

Date: 1792

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, glass (material)

GUSN: 55792

Accession Number: 1972.57

Print "Scene from Cecilia"

Rectangular sepia tone print based on a scene from "Cecilia" showing two women and gentleman in a room. Sothard, painter; Jason Parker, sculptor. Typed label on both reads: "From/ Jacob Morton/ to E.S. Morton/ Broadway, New York 1789." Printed label from J.F. Cabot & Brother, 89 Sudbury St. Boston, ...

Date: 1790

Maker: Cabot, J. F. (Framer) Reproduction of Stothard (Painter) Possibly Parker, Jason? (Painter)

Material: engraving (printing process), gesso, glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 55793

Accession Number: 1972.66.1

Engraving with Woman and Dog

Rectangular sepia-tone engraving showing seated woman with a dog and young man in the bushes.Typed label on both reads: "From/ Jacob Morton/ to E.S. Morton/ Broadway, New York 1789." Printed label from J.F. Cabot & Brother, 89 Sudbury St. Boston, picture framers. Both under glass, with black and gil...

Date: 1789

Maker: Notter (Engraver) Durand, J. (Publisher) J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer) Stothard (Artist)

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

GUSN: 55794

Accession Number: 1972.66.2

Engraving "Constancy"

Colored engraving of young woman, full length, entitled "Constancy". Painted by G. Moreland; Bartoloti, possibly the engraver. The margins are hidden and/or cut. Rectangular, gesso and gilt frame; glass.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: AFTER Moreland, G. (Maker) Possibly Bartoloti (Engraver) Williams & Everett (Framer)

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

GUSN: 55795

Accession Number: 1972.78

Chair

Jacobean revival side chair. Elaborately carved and upholstered splat. Scrolled crest rail with turned stiles. Seat is overupholstered in green velvet. Block and ring turned legs with foliate decoration on blocks. Corresponding front stretcher. H stretchers, no rear stretcher.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55796

Accession Number: 1973.143

Girandole

Rectangular base of black and gold marble; stamped, gilt metal support consisting of young boy and dog and various foliate and floral forms. Bobeche of flaring leaves from which dangle rectangular glass prisms. Flared candle cup with foliate decoration.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 55797

Accession Number: 1981.50.1

Brooch

Small rectangular brooch with canted corners. Section of woven hair under oval crystal; beaded edge around crystal.

Date: 1770-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hair

GUSN: 55798

Accession Number: 1988.80

Figurine

In the style of 1740's-60's. B) Eighteenth century style costumed man and woman dancing, on a scrolled ovoid base w/ gilt. Enamel decoration overglaze on white body. Woman on right, w/ floral diapered rust and gilt colored skirt, w/ stomacher w/ lacing and purple coat. Man w/ green cape, grey vest ...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55864

Accession Number: 1934.219B

Fireback

Square fireback with canted corners; sunburst motif; "1770. "

Date: 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55865

Accession Number: 1937.1363

Fireplace Tile

Black transfer printed, scroll borders enclosing scenes of peasant and aristocratic life. Scenes include: 1) Peasants at ale house table 2) Peasants at an outdoor school 3) Scotch lord and lady 4) Peasants fiddling and dancing 5) An argument on the road 6) Lady and gent 7) Lady w/ lute 8) Mi...

Date: 1770

Maker: Sadler, J. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 55866

Accession Number: 1937.1367.1-24

Tongs

Urn shaped brass finial moves to cast iron pincers with round pincers.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 55867

Accession Number: 1938.240

Footstool

Footstoll with four tapered, spool-turned legs with metal buttons that support a rectangular, upholstered top with serpentine sides. Heavy red varnish.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, upholstering

GUSN: 55868

Accession Number: 1939.360

Bed Warmer

Round, deep-welled pan, punched lid; tortoiseshell handle.

Date: 1780-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 55931

Accession Number: 1926.26

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