Historic New England

Garden Settee and Chair

Each comprised of flattened reeded, iron elements. The settee is of double back form with an interlaced undulating crest and overlapping "loop" lower back on a horizontally slatted seat supported by stiles that continue to raked back legs. The arms begin at the top of the back stile and continue to ...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11397

Accession Number: 1991.1724.1-2

Swimming Swan Garden Ornament

Swimming swan made of sheet iron, with a fancy cut-out tail. Mounted on an old iron bracket to stick it in the ground. Painted white with a pale beak.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), sheet metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 11398

Accession Number: 1991.1726

Portrait of the Mother of Washington Gordon

Half of a rectangular, vertical format portrait of a older woman, with a large white cap and collar holding a book across her chest in her left hand. The cap is tied with a grey ribbon and tied at the chin.

Date: 1832

Maker: Attributed to Ellis, A. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11399

Accession Number: 1991.1071

Vegetable Dish

Of squared form with rounded corners, the dish has a conforming decoration, with molded tab handles. The diaper is printed to correspond to the knop. The exterior of the dish is printed with "willow" scenes.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Britannia Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 11400

Accession Number: 1991.1102B

Duck

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11402

Accession Number: 1991.1169

Lawn Ornament

In the form of a pineapple on a circular stepped pedestal and flutted square plinth oxidized green or veidigris surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 11403

Accession Number: 1991.1725.1-.2

Shadow Box Display Case

A rectangular wood framed vitrine with a molded top and a projecting molded base; contains 3-D vignettes of two masted sailing ships, 3 steam vessels and a lighthouse with buildings on a cliff, in the left rear corner, all on a painted plaster sea. Comprised of various materials and painted in polyc...

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), cotton (textile), glass (material), painting (coating), plaster, string (fiber product)

GUSN: 11404

Accession Number: 1992.352

View of the First Congregational Church, Essex, Mass.

Rectangular, horizontal format view of the First Congregational Church, Essex, Mass. (Chebacco Parish, Ipswich). Painted from the artist's house across Main St., showing the front and side of the church, with the houses of Maidee P. Polleys and others in the background. Unpainted pine frame.

Date: 1952-1959

Maker: Elwell, Louis, Mr. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), boards (flat objects)

GUSN: 11405

Accession Number: 1992.353

Painted Board

A yellow painted board with a well-worn hole at one end, widening towards the other end. The board is decorated on both sides. Side one: large white peonies with green stems, has on the same side but oriented to the reverse edge, a running, snorting brown horse on a square piece of lawn. The other s...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11406

Accession Number: 1992.354

Painted Stage Coach Sign

Sign for a stage coach, with gold lettering outlined in red on a black field. Long, narrow, horizontal format with three-sided edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Horton, M. L. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11407

Accession Number: 1992.355

Painted Traffic Sign

A small, narrow horizontal format sign for stagecoach, with rounded corners, black background and gold letters. It has a gold border around the edge.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 11408

Accession Number: 1992.356

Liquid Theater Lantern

A molded arched handle over a hexagonal-shaped top with an open back on a box with a oblong back and a three sided front. The front three panels are pierced and have a glazed arched opening; the sides have circular holes filled with perforated sheet iron. It has a conforming plate with a ring that o...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), sheet metal, iron (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11409

Accession Number: 1992.357

Picture Frame

Red-painted wooden vertical frame with mitered corners and glass. A copper hook is driven into the top edge of the frame, and a portion of it is visible in the molding beneath.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), glass (material), metal, nailing, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11410

Accession Number: 1992.358

Picture Frame

Painted rectangular picture frame, grain painted to have the appearance of burl walnut. Modern eye hooks are affixed to the frame for lateral hanging. It is glazed, with mitered corners.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), nailing, oil paint (paint), graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11411

Accession Number: 1992.359

Picture Frame

Of rectangular form with a canted edge and a wide cone molding, enclosed by beading and a slightly sloping rectangular liner, grain painted to simulate Rosewood(?) in umber and red. It has two brass rings and wire at one end.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11412

Accession Number: 1992.360

"Trunic" (Small Trunk)

A rectangular hinged dome top on a deep conforming base, covered by a brown painted canvas and black metal strapping. It is held by brass tacks and black painted wood bracing. Brass lock plates and hasps, painted black, have metal handles on the ends. It is lined with beige paper printed with a diap...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11413

Accession Number: 1992.361

Fence Post Urn

An urn carved in the full round with flame and finial. The body is shaped with fabric-like swags held by bow knots and is raised on a square plinth. It is painted white.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1811 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11414

Accession Number: 1992.362

Hatchel

A rectangular unpainted section of wood mounted on an open conforming box with a bed of nails protruding from the open top.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11415

Accession Number: 1992.363

Hanging Basket

Tapered cylindrical form with flattened back with arched hanging handle, the body narrows at the foot to a flared base. In a natural color.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: willow (wood), weaving

GUSN: 11416

Accession Number: 1992.364

Carved Rooster Silhouette

Carved and painted silhouette of a rooster, made from one piece of wood. The silhouette is crude, with painted detail; for example, the legs were painted on a wedge-shaped area at the base. Traces of white and green paint remain on the body; there are traces of red paint around the comb and head; wh...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oil paint (paint), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11417

Accession Number: 1992.365

Traffic Sign

Directional sign in large, narrow horizontal format with raised iron letters. Made of iron, the letters and pointing hand are tacked on. The iron sheet is pierced in four places to clamp for support.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11418

Accession Number: 1992.366

Table Runner

Rectangular piece of material that is comprised of three panels of glazed cotton; the fabric is patterned with exotic "palm trees" planted in a flower patch; the ground is khaki colored with green, brown, red, blue, yellow and black on the trees and flowers; on the reverse is thin yellow and red str...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing, printing (process), quilting

GUSN: 11214

Accession Number: 1991.1776

Skating Scene

Oblong rectangular format; skating scene with sleighs and skaters on ice surrouned by buildings, including a prominent church, and ships in the background.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), oil paint (paint), panels (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 11215

Accession Number: 1992.491

Electric Lamp

Spherical, colored glass globe held within a wirework frame and vertically ribbed cylindrical tin collar; there is a conical cap and ring handles and a vertically ribbed cylindrical base with flared circular foot; the original burner is still in the base; painted with old dark green paint.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), wire

GUSN: 11216

Accession Number: 1992.492

Trivet

Dark-brown, circular trivet, carved from one piece of wood.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11217

Accession Number: 1992.759

Woodpecker and Robin Carving

Hand-carved robin and woodpecker attached to a rough base by brads; handcut nails for eyes; woodpecker has an attached head.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Hunt, Frank (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11218

Accession Number: 1992.763

Stoneware Jug Electric Lamp

Squat, bulbous form with a thick collar and thick arched strap handle; dark brown glaze; fitted with an electric light socket at the mouth; has a burlap covered paper shade.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), lead glaze

GUSN: 11219

Accession Number: 1992.762

Bowl

Small, turned treen ware bowl; smooth exterior and rough interior.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11220

Accession Number: 1992.764

Queen Anne Banister-back Side Chair

Pair of black-painted Queen Anne bannister-back side chairs, with shaped crest rail with "ears"; above four square tapered rails between two square continuing stiles; the rush seats are on square legs with overhanging top corners, with three conforming stretchers and a spool-turned front stretcher.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11221

Accession Number: 1991.1214.1

Queen Anne Banister-back Side Chair

Pair of black-painted Queen Anne bannister-back side chairs, with shaped crest rail with "ears"; above four square tapered rails between two square continuing stiles; the rush seats are on square legs with overhanging top corners, with three conforming stretchers and a spool-turned front stretcher.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11222

Accession Number: 1991.1214.2

Miniature Portrait of Woman

One of a pair of miniature portraits; canary yellow oval on a green background; portrait of Marcella Pollard; 1/2 length; seated; chair back visible; book in right hand; floral collar

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 11223

Accession Number: 1991.1221.2

Doll

The carved head and torso of a little girl, with chin length hair and two partial legs and one half arm in a natural finish. The doll wears an off-white cotton chemise with lace trim about the neck.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11224

Accession Number: 1991.1247

Pincushion

Wool and cotton pincushion in rounded, flower-like form; eight petal-like patchwork scalloped edges are in red, green and white against a dark, greenish-gray ground; red and white center; backed with bright green wool fabric with black edges; there is a quilt-like look.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 11225

Accession Number: 1992.396

Table Mat

Blue and white checked rectangular linen; hemmed edges.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: The Farmer's Museum (Maker)

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11226

Accession Number: 1992.397

Dish Towel

Square, linen towel; woven with brown on an ecru/natural grid; check pattern with three borders; two hemmed and two selvage edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11227

Accession Number: 1992.398

Dish Towel

Rectangular linen towel with blue and white grid check pattern with two hemmed edges and two selvage edges.

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 11228

Accession Number: 1992.399

Dish Towel

Rectangular linen dish or hand towel; woven with blue and natural white grid check pattern with bolder stripes for the border; two hemmed and two selvage edges; embroidered with small initials at the top left.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, hand weaving, linen (material)

GUSN: 11229

Accession Number: 1992.400

Fireplace Tongs

Brass urn-shaped finial on shaped iron stem and rod-like arms with ball and flat round "grasps."

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11230

Accession Number: 1992.401

Hearth Broom

Turned natural wood handle with coiled wire at the apex of straw; wire woven with straw below coil neck; straw is gathered with string below.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11231

Accession Number: 1992.402

Rug

Rectangular rug; central spray of flowers in shades of pink, yellow, green, blue and brown; variegated black/green ground; oval leaf and flowerhead border (same palette as the spray); bound with faded black coton twill tape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11232

Accession Number: 1992.404

"Creepers"

Identical; octagonal, flattened "disk" top on tapering shaft and arched legs with penny feet; squared spike pinned through front shaft to back.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 11233

Accession Number: 1992.405AB

Washstand Shelf

Federal corner washstand shelf; triangular with a single rounded edge with a double arched applied gallery; allover grainpainted in brown and black; the gallery is painted freehand with green and yellow leafy sprigs and stylized blossoms; the outline of the gallery edge is pinstriped in yellow.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11234

Accession Number: 1992.406

Box

An oval bentwood box with three tapering "finger" laps and fitted cover with single "finger" lap; shaped arched swing handle held with turned wooden pins; secured with a polymer peg; natural finish.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 11235

Accession Number: 1992.407AB

Rug

Rectangular rug with a spray of roses on a beige field; enclosed by polychrome striped border; roses are worked in red, yellow, green and black; cotton fabrics on a burlap foundation backed with a green/beige wool blanket material and bound with a beige wool tape.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11236

Accession Number: 1992.638

Hanging Sharpening Board

Long, rectangular backboard with cut corner top pierced with hanging hole; natural finish.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11237

Accession Number: 1994.994

Doorstop

Of Bee Skep shape on slightly fearing straight sided base, molded in translucent aqua colored glass , with a threaded interior.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11238

Accession Number: 1992.403

Child's Bonnet

White muslin child's bonnet with wheat sheath design, lace border, eyelet accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), muslin

GUSN: 11239

Accession Number: 1992.100

Needlework Pattern

Hooked rug pattern with sketched design of leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth

GUSN: 11240

Accession Number: 1992.183

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11241

Accession Number: 1917.835

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 11242

Accession Number: 1917.836

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