Historic New England

Capital

White paint.

Date: ca. 1828

Maker: Rogers, Isaiah, Mr. (Architect)

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19944

Accession Number: 1927.864.2

GLASS, WINDOW

Pane of amber bull's eye glass.

Date: 1900-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19945

Accession Number: 1929.1857

Small panel with raise field and feathered edges on both sides. One side is painted dark grey and the other is grained like mahogany. The grey side may have been exterior - hence this may be a door panel.

Date: 1695-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19946

Accession Number: 1930.1601

HL Hinge

Flat strapping. Countersunk holes. Painted yellow.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19947

Accession Number: 1931.594

Brick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 19948

Accession Number: 1931.1954

Shutter

Fireboard. Double panel louvered; green paint.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19949

Accession Number: 1934.2922

Shutter

Triple panel shutter; louvered; white over green paint.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19950

Accession Number: 1934.2923

Tile

Hexagonal tile; bottom has broken off nail.

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 19951

Accession Number: 1936.731

Bell Crank

Round, with flattened round knob on handle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19952

Accession Number: 1940.41

Spike

Hand-wrought spike with very large head.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 19953

Accession Number: 1946.214

Latch

Mortise latch set with single spring-headed bevel bolt operated with square spindle, and knobs on each side. Knobs are wood, cottered to spindle. Wood escutcheons extant. Lock works are iron. Knobs painted black, face plate yellow.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19954

Accession Number: 1959.41A

Mortar

Somewhat irregularly shaped brick with clay mortar.

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), mortar (filler)

GUSN: 19955

Accession Number: 1960.38B

Plaster

Red clay chunks.

Date: ca. 1695

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 19956

Accession Number: 1959.219B-D

BALUSTER

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

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19957

Accession Number: 1959.289B

BALUSTER

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

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19958

Accession Number: 1959.289C

The Domes of Yosemite

Chromolithograph of the Domes of Yosemite. Steep cliffs frame a valley with small body of water and lush vegetation. A small figure wearing a yellow hat is pulling up a rowboat on shore. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19959

Accession Number: 1998.554.1

Sacramento Valley

Chromolithograph of Sacramento Valley. In the foreground a sailing vessel is pulled up along a shore. Two other smaller row boats can also be seen in the water. Five figures are in the craft. A field, several trees and mountains are seen in the background. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19960

Accession Number: 1998.554.2

Yosemite Valley, Looking East

Chromolithograph of Yosemite Valley, Looking East from the Mariposa Trail. Steep cliffs frame a lush green valley. A small group of five figures and a horse stand in the right foreground observing a waterfall. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1874

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19961

Accession Number: 1998.554.3

Lake Tahoe, Looking Southwest

Chromolithograph of Lake Tahoe, looking Southwest. Lake Tahoe appears in the foreground with trees and a trail on the right hand side. Pale purple mountains rise in the background and a light blue sky completes the composition. Mounted in a carved wooden frame.

Date: 1873

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Printer) After Key, John R. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), chromolithography

GUSN: 19962

Accession Number: 1998.554.4

Sofa

Rococo Revival walnut sofa with grape-carved crest and foliated volutes. Grape detailing repeated on legs and center of skirt: all grape detailing painted black. Modern brocade upholstery.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19963

Accession Number: 1998.555

Arm chair

One of pair of Rococo Revival walnut arm chairs w/ grape-carved element on crests (in black), repeated on legs and center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Upholstered in modern orange velvet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19964

Accession Number: 1998.556

Arm chair

One of pair of Rococo Revival walnut arm chairs w/ grape-carved element on crests (in black), repeated on legs and center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Upholstered in modern orange velvet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19965

Accession Number: 1998.557

Side chair

Grecian side chair, rosewood graining w/ gold striping. Front legs and stretcher w/ ball and bobbin turning. Back legs flared. Part of set from hallway.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19966

Accession Number: 1998.216.11

Desk box

Mahogany desk top w/ brass handles and corners and key surround. Engraved brass plate on top. Ink bottle and broken pens inside.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19967

Accession Number: 1998.558

Portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong

Oval, bust-length oil portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong in a black blouse with a white lace collar and red bow around her neck. Brown fabric is draped around her arms and back. Her brown hair is pulled back in a bun and she faces forward. Mounted in a 3 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19968

Accession Number: 1998.559

Electric lamp

Brass lamp on pedestal w/ domed milk glass shade w/ swirled decoration. Clear glass chimney. Electrified. A= Base B= Shade C= Chimney

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19969

Accession Number: 1998.560A-C

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19970

Accession Number: 1962.66A

Bracket

No description

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19971

Accession Number: 1962.65B

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19972

Accession Number: 1962.66B

Stud

Stud with lath marks and nails. Plaster covering adjacent sides also, without lath. Tenon opposite bevel.

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 19973

Accession Number: 1962.75

Fall front desk

Chippendale fall-front desk, four drawers w/ bracket feet and brass pulls and escutcheons. Dove-tail joinery visible at top.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19974

Accession Number: 1998.561

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesuffer; scissor-like shape w/ wick tray attached at side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19975

Accession Number: 1998.562

Tray

Copper Japanese tray; rectangular shape w/ rounded edges and dontil decoration; relief picture w/ Japanese mask and dragon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 19976

Accession Number: 1998.563

Letter opener

Letter opener w/ carved bulldog head on top; brass collar dividing knife from head.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19977

Accession Number: 1998.564

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19978

Accession Number: 1998.565

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Keuffel & Esser Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19979

Accession Number: 1998.566

Wastebasket

Bamboo wastebasket w/ interlocking weave. Thickness of horizontal weave varies from 1 1/2" to 1/4". Vertical weave varies from 1" to 1/4".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), weaving

GUSN: 19980

Accession Number: 1998.567

Flower vase

Earthenware vase w/ grape and tobacco leaf decoration; brown w/ 2 handles--one on either side of the neck; body is urn shape.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 19981

Accession Number: 1998.569

Coral

Primarily white coral w/ delicate vertical filaments.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 19982

Accession Number: 1998.570

Coral

White coral w/ pink base. Narrow branches.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 19983

Accession Number: 1998.571

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks, square bases and turned balusters.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 19984

Accession Number: 1998.572AB

Pipe

Clay pipe; small leg at base of bowl; ash and black discoloration in bowl showing use.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 19985

Accession Number: 1998.573

Pipe

Clay pipe; small leg at base of bowl; ash and black discoloration in bowl showing use.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 19986

Accession Number: 1998.574

Dish

Shallow oval dish w/ scalloped interior; eight pointed star w/in dotted oval at bottom of bowl; relief decoration of smaller stars around edge; gilt highlights.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding

GUSN: 19987

Accession Number: 1998.575

Match holder

Earthenware match holder; flat dish w/ cup-like holder; rust/orange color w/ evidence of chipping= blue color underneath.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: U & U (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19988

Accession Number: 1998.576

Photograph

Head-only portrait of Mary Mellus Tucker facing right. She is wearing a fur trimmed hat and horseshoe brooch and has light brown curly hair, brown eyes. Mounted in an elaborate oak frame.

Date: 1880-1890 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20089

Accession Number: 1998.310

Photograph

3/4 length, frontal seated portrait of a gentleman (Richard Hawley Tucker) w/ his left arm resting on a table and his index finger laid aside his forehead. Richard is wearing a dark suit, vest and scarf. The photograph is touched up w/ paint and pencil. In a 2 1/2 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: albumen (egg white), photographs

GUSN: 20090

Accession Number: 1998.311.1

Daguerreotype

3/4 length frontal seated portrait of Richard H. Tucker. Richard is seated w/ his right shoulder turned forward and his left arm thrown over the back of the chair. He has brown hair and brown eyes and is wearing a black suit, vest, scarf and white shirt. His right hand rests on his right thigh. Moun...

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: daguerreotypes (photographs)

GUSN: 20091

Accession Number: 1998.312

Portrait of Richard Tucker, Jr.

Full-length oil portrait of Richard Tucker, Jr. seated in a red chair. Tucker has dark hair, blue eyes and rests his left hand holding a letter on a nearby green table. He is wearing a black suit, black scarf, light blue vest and white shirt. Gilt frame.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Possibly Feulard (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 20092

Accession Number: 1998.313

Queen Caroline's Divorce

Queen Caroline sits in the central foreground while members of the House of Peers discuss her divorce. At center is domed entrance with an elaborate cornice and Corinthian columns. Entrance way is flanked by balconies and six chandeliers hang from the arched ceiling. Mounted in a 2 1/2 in. decorativ...

Date: 1832

Maker: Hayter, George, Esq., 1792-1871 (Painter) Bowyer, Robert (Publisher) Parkes, Mary (Publisher) Rittner & Goupil (Publisher) Bromley, J. (Engraver) Porter, J. (Engraver) Possibly Murray, John George (Maker)

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

GUSN: 20093

Accession Number: 1998.314

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