Historic New England

Window Sash

A fixed window sash with six panes of bull's eye glass and ovolo muntins. The sash is painted black on one side.

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67159

Accession Number: 1922.1084

Landscape Panel

Large landscape with trees running horizontally across the width of the board, dog chasing fox at lower right, door at lower left.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67160

Accession Number: 1964.13

Batten door

Batten door with escutcheon plate for knocker, rosehead nails and pull handle.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67161

Accession Number: 1960.93

Door

Two-panel, grained and painted; raised and molded panels. No hardware.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67162

Accession Number: 1959.515A

Door

Gold paint over red with four raised panels on one side. Grey/white over red on the other. Two HL hinges and Suffolk hardware intact.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67163

Accession Number: 1961.219

Door

Two paneled door with hand-wrought hinges and nails.

Date: 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), softwood

GUSN: 67164

Accession Number: 1917.396

Door

Two raised panels, molded on both sides. White on one side, green on the other; Suffolk hardware and box lock; 2 H-hinges.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67165

Accession Number: 1959.97A

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67166

Accession Number: 1918.1532

Door

Four-panel door, painted green on one side, grain painted in tan and blue on the other.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67167

Accession Number: 1961.181

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67073

Accession Number: 1974.277.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67074

Accession Number: 1974.270

Oyster Fork

Silver oyster fork with a tapered twist handle and three trident tines. Oval twist pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Whiting Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67075

Accession Number: 1974.297.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67076

Accession Number: 1974.262.1

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulder, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: Twombly & Smith (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67077

Accession Number: 1974.263

Ladle

Silver ladle. Downturned pointed handle. Circular bowl with a broad lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67078

Accession Number: 1974.292

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional oval handle and a curved blade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Coles, Albert, 1835-1875 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67079

Accession Number: 1974.312

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional handle and a rounded blade. Beaded design.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Warner, Andrew Ellicott (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67080

Accession Number: 1974.311

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67081

Accession Number: 1974.313

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a pointed oval handle and a curved blade. Olive pattern.

Date: 1847-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67082

Accession Number: 1974.310

Candlestick

No description

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67083

Accession Number: 1974.324A

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Pointed oval shape with four ball feet and a pierced fluting.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67087

Accession Number: 1974.327

Teapot

Round body on four feet; rectangular handle; ball finial.

Date: 1895-1898

Maker: Middletown Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67088

Accession Number: 1974.326

Food Cover

Oval lid with handle. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67089

Accession Number: 1970.26

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Colonial pattern.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67090

Accession Number: 1974.295

Butter Dish

Circular base; oval dish with removable tray and swivel cover; round knobs.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67091

Accession Number: 1935.1439AB

Sauceboat

No description

Date: 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67092

Accession Number: 1922.949

Mug

Flared up from base; C-curve handle.

Date: 1848-1857

Maker: Lincoln & Foss (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67093

Accession Number: 1921.305

Porringer

Keyhole handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67094

Accession Number: 1948.80

Mug

Straight-sided with applied bands, elongated C-curve handle.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), casting (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67095

Accession Number: 1968.21

Beaker

Round beaker with undecorated surface.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Arnold, Thomas, ca. 1739-1828 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67096

Accession Number: 1927.86.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Rectangular with rounded ends. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67097

Accession Number: 1934.18.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Kidney shaped with a floral design. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67098

Accession Number: 1934.14

Loving Cup

Silver footed loving cup. Dual curved handles and a flared rim. Overall foliate motif.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67099

Accession Number: 1930.762

Toast Rack

4 ball feet support 6 hinged slots with round arcades. Width varies.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67100

Accession Number: 1969.2461

Luncheon Knives

A set of ten. Silver luncheon knives with ivory handles. Rounded blade with applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67101

Accession Number: 1969.3596.1-.10

Wine Cooler

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67102

Accession Number: 1969.2210.1

Splat

Flat with both ends tenoned; carving includes stylized fret, foliate and patera.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), teak (wood)

GUSN: 67103

Accession Number: 1916.121

BALUSTER

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; single twist.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67104

Accession Number: 1959.289A

Baluster

Round, with tan/yellow/gold paint; top end is angled, with two cut nail ends.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67105

Accession Number: 1960.12D

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