Historic New England

Mantel

Fireplace opening is surrounded by molded architrave; pilaster caps flank broad fluted frieze; row of dentils underlies bed moldings of the mantelshelf.

Date: 1800 C-1810 C

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1439

Accession Number: 1923.825

Staircase

Square newels with simple molded caps; square balusters (seem new) set on a diagonal under molded rails.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1440

Accession Number: 1986.1656.1

Balustrade

Section of balustrade with 5 turned balusters and a molded handrail on one side. Simple ogee molding below the balusters.

Date: 1725-1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1441

Accession Number: 1986.1650

Fanlight

Two demilune windows; white paint; rosettes at junctions of radiating glazing bars; swag-like leaded tracery.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), lead (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1442

Accession Number: 1977.114

Bracket

Carved in brownstone with backing in shape of keystone. Head (of Shakespeare or Bacon?) with typical Elizabethan hair, beard, mustache and ruffled collar; painted gray.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), stone (rock)

GUSN: 1443

Accession Number: 1939.588

CLAY

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1444

Accession Number: 1986.1826

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; arrowhead end. Bar thickens at base of arrowhead. Barrel side only. With five wrought nails and one riveted nail.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1445

Accession Number: 1920.256.4

Strap Hinge

Forged. Round tip strap, bent 90 degrees. Barrel side only.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 1446

Accession Number: 1920.211F

Strap Hinge

Flat bar; barrel side only. No taper. Quarter-rounded edges; pointed end.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1447

Accession Number: 1920.256.1

Strap Hinge

Double-tapered bar; oval head at one end. Transition to slightly turned-up rod at opposite end. Hinge barrel broken or missing?

Date: 1695-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1448

Accession Number: 1920.211G

Strap Hinge

Rectangular bar; square end. Slightly twisted. Barrel side only.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1449

Accession Number: 1920.256.2

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Mounted on board; elaborate cusps; incised handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 1450

Accession Number: 1966.420

Bolt only. Forged from rectangular bar stock; jogs up at both handle and latch ends. Handle hammered round, turned under, like a scroll. Underside of bar splits open toward handle end, forming retainer spring.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1451

Accession Number: 1917.491

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap. Spear head on end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1452

Accession Number: 1920.256.3

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Part of a catch? No sign of use. Three nail holes; rectangular.

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 1453

Accession Number: 1917.1228

Jamb Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1454

Accession Number: 1990.1473.1-2

Jamb Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1455

Accession Number: 1990.1475.1-2

Nail

Small, cut nails, possibly for frame or some piece of furniture.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1456

Accession Number: 1973.1324A

LAMP, GAS

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1457

Accession Number: 1969.8026

LAMP, GAS

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1459

Accession Number: 1969.8025

CLOCK

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1460

Accession Number: 1969.8045

Slippers

Cream silk satin; bound w/ cream grosgrain; trimmed w/ small cream bow; laces are missing but fragments of narrow cream ribbon remain. Rounded square toe; square throat w/ drawstring; 2-7/8" vamp; sole has narrow waist w/ no heel; white leather & linen lining.

Date: 1854-1865

Maker: Thierry & Sons (Maker) Imperatrice, L' (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 1083

Accession Number: 1989.22AB

Dress

No description

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1084

Accession Number: 1989.23

Child's Dress

Short; white; lace at collar, sleeves, inserted in hem and front pleats along front and skirt and back; three buttons at back with placket; scalloped lace hem.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1085

Accession Number: 1989.24

DOLL

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 1086

Accession Number: 1969.5371.1

Doll's shawl

Black, lace-trimmed

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 1087

Accession Number: 1969.5371.2

Doll's shawl

Plaid with fringed edges.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 1088

Accession Number: 1969.5371.3

Doll's dress

White gauze with green abstract pattern, long sleeves with trim.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1089

Accession Number: 1969.5371.4

Doll's sunbonnet

Beige, rose, and white striped with ruffle at edge. Ties under the chin

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1090

Accession Number: 1969.5371.5

Doll's kerchief

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1091

Accession Number: 1969.5371.6

Doll's nightgown

White, long sleeved, high neck, fastens with drawstring at waist, hook at neck

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1092

Accession Number: 1969.5371.7

Doll's pantaloons

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1093

Accession Number: 1969.5371.8

doll's pantaloons

White with three rows of tucks

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1094

Accession Number: 1969.5371.9

Doll's pantaloons

White with three tucks on each leg

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1095

Accession Number: 1969.5371.10

Lap Desk

Hinged lid. Mother of pearl line inlay on exterior w/ a central cartouche. Lock; inlaid ivory escutcheon. Inside, two hinged covers, covered w/ a thin dark red velvet. Three small uncovered compartments; one holds ink bottle; a key is in another.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 1096

Accession Number: 1988.95

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and shell frame. [.1] A black paper and cardboard case. [.2]

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), shell (animal material), cardboard

GUSN: 1097

Accession Number: 1988.117.1-.2

Letter Opener

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 1098

Accession Number: 1988.118

STOPPER, BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 1099

Accession Number: 1988.119

Bead Bag

Beaded handbag with drawstring closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process)

GUSN: 1100

Accession Number: 1988.120

Handbag

Crocheted handbag with silver rings for closure and tassels on either end.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 1101

Accession Number: 1988.121

VASE

Brown stoneware vase with matte black glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 1102

Accession Number: 1988.123

Table Lamp

With 1988. 124. 2, a set of reproduction table lamps. Glass base, cylindrical glass shaft and white glass globe.

Date: 1924

Maker: Wagenfeld, Wilhelm (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1103

Accession Number: 1988.124.1

Table Lamp

With 1988. 124. 1, a set of reproduction table lamps. Glass base, cylindrical glass shaft and white glass globe.

Date: 1924

Maker: Wagenfeld, Wilhelm (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1104

Accession Number: 1988.124.2

AMPLIFIER

With Gropius history.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1105

Accession Number: 1988.125

PREAMPLIFIER

With Gropius history.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1106

Accession Number: 1988.126

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1107

Accession Number: 1969.5371.11

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1108

Accession Number: 1969.5371.12

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1109

Accession Number: 1969.5371.13

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1110

Accession Number: 1969.5371.14

Doll's dress

Blue and white sheer material. Long sleeved with lace trimmed neckline.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1111

Accession Number: 1969.5371.15A

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