Historic New England

Painting

Round oil on panel painting of a spray of yellow and red flowers on a green ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58846

Accession Number: 1942.2934.2

Carved Wooden Male Figurine

One of a set of three men carved from wood and painted red and brown.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58847

Accession Number: 1942.2935.1

Carved Wooden Male Figurine

One of a set of three men carved from wood and painted red and brown.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58848

Accession Number: 1942.2935.2

Carved Wooden Male Figurine

One of a set of three men carved from wood and painted red and brown.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58849

Accession Number: 1942.2935.3

Trinket Box

Round, white, opaque milk glass box with a lid with a flat knob.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58850

Accession Number: 1942.2936

Secretary

Small flat top bookcase with glass doors, a desk box, and one drawer.

Date: 1875

Maker: Canterbury, Charles J. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 58851

Accession Number: 1942.2938

Side Chair

Grain-painted bannister back side chair with a pink quilted upholstered seat and turned legs with ball feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58852

Accession Number: 1942.2939.1

Side Chair

Grain-painted bannister back side chair with a diamond pattern upholstered seat and turned legs with ball feet. One of a pair.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58853

Accession Number: 1942.2939.2

This double cut (shoulder section cut separately from the head) hollow-cut, bust-length portrait of a young man shows faint pencil detailing on the uncut stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back) around his neck. Framed.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58854

Accession Number: 1942.2941

Printed Picture

Hand-colored print of a woman sitting on a bed holding a baby surrouded by four children. Framed.

Date: 1818

Maker: Ward, James (Engraver) Griffiths, T. (Publisher)

GUSN: 58855

Accession Number: 1942.2942

Easy Chair

Easy chair with a bamboo turned base and pink quilted upholstery with a long ruffle.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 58856

Accession Number: 1942.2943

Wall Clock

Banjo clock. Painted glass panels in base and neck. Painted panel in base has been repainted. New paint depicts a two-story house with a porch in a meadow. Neck panel depicts painted vine-like leaves in the shape of two figure-eights. White painted iron circular dial and black Roman numerals. ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58857

Accession Number: 1942.2944

Dressing Table

Reproduction dressing table. Pine with burled walnut veneer. Dressing glass on splashboard. Serpentine front to frame with inlaid front rail. Contains one drawer that is nailed together. Construction of drawer and frame, along with pattern of reeding and the design of the dressing glass indicat...

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58859

Accession Number: 1942.2945

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58860

Accession Number: 1942.2946.1

Oil Lamp

Oil lamp with a clear and purple cut and frosted glass pear-shaped shade on a square base with a ringed stem. One of a pair.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58861

Accession Number: 1942.2946.2

Inkstand

Pink, white, and gilt rectangular inkstand with a serpentine bow, scroll feet, and a penrest with flowers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 58862

Accession Number: 1942.2947

Jewelry Box

Rectangular box with a hinged cover and floral decoration.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58863

Accession Number: 1942.2948

Engraved Print

Interior scene depicting men wearing white robes, red capes, and blue hats fighting with swords. Framed.

Date: 1800

Maker: Portuensis, F. Vieira (Maker) Bartoluzzi, E. (Engraver) Bartoluzzi & Vendramini (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58864

Accession Number: 1942.2952

Engraved Print

Handcolored engraving of a group of men with swords attacking another man. Framed.

Date: 1796

Maker: Barbier (Maker) Sloane, Michel (Engraver) Schiavonetti, Luigi, 1765-1810 (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 58865

Accession Number: 1942.2953

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58866

Accession Number: 1942.2955.1

Tieback

Amber-colored pressed glass tieback with a floral motif. One of a pair.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 58867

Accession Number: 1942.2955.2

Print from a Fireboard

Image of a cottage, a lake with a steamboat, and three people printed on paper.

Date: 1865-1871

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 58868

Accession Number: 1942.2957

Four-Poster Bed

Grain-painted bed with columnar foot posts with straight legs and holes for a rope bottom.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58869

Accession Number: 1942.2958

Quilt

Peasant scene with a man fishing and a woman with a rake with a floral print backing.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting

GUSN: 58870

Accession Number: 1942.2959

Portiere

A pair of door curtains constructed from sections of three printed cotton quilts. Each stripe is a different quilting design and a different chintz pattern, all in shades of yellow and brown (once purple, now faded). Backing is linen blockprinted in small red geometric pattern on undyed ground.

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting

GUSN: 58972

Accession Number: 1942.3131

Tieback

Pair of purple, oblong glass and gilt tiebacks with acorn and oak leaves.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 58973

Accession Number: 1942.3132

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58974

Accession Number: 1942.4058.1

Pewter Candlestick

Candlestick with a cylindrical shaft with fluting, a square, stepped beaded base, and a dished bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58975

Accession Number: 1942.4058.2

Tureen

Tureen with a flaring shallow bowl, a circular foot, a ladle cut-out, and a domed lid with a finial.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58976

Accession Number: 1942.4059

Spoon

Spoon with a deep circular shallow bowl and a straight handle.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 58977

Accession Number: 1942.4060

Portrait of Lord Byron

Waist-length three-quarter view of Lord Byron with a windswept tie, jacket, and vest. Matted and framed with a portrait of a woman.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58978

Accession Number: 1942.4401.1

Engraved Print Portrait of a Woman

Bust-length portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a shawl over a white dress. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lord Byron.

Date: 1807

Maker: AFTER Sanders, G. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 58979

Accession Number: 1942.4401.2

Bracket

Stained wood wall bracket with a half circle shelf with a vertical support.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 58980

Accession Number: 1942.4993

Figurine

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 58981

Accession Number: 1942.1606

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin in oil on canvas. Franklin is shown in half-length, three-quarter view with his chin resting on his right hand. Franklin wears wire-rimmed glasses, white stock and brown coat. Rectangular frame with oval mat.

Date: 1775-1824

Maker: AFTER Martins, D. (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 58982

Accession Number: 1942.1607

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Cast bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length. frontal view. Franklin wears a cravat and a buttoned vest but no glasses. Bust sits on a stone base in the form of the base of a column.

Date: 1874-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 58983

Accession Number: 1942.1608

Miniature Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed portait of Benjamin Franklin shown in a bust-length, three-quarter view. Franklin is wearing a teal blue coat, light green vest, and wire-rimmed glasses. Rectangular frame.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58984

Accession Number: 1942.1609

Cane

Polished root cane with an end twisted over and entwined around the staff.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58985

Accession Number: 1942.2269

Cane

Root cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a carved bird's head handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58986

Accession Number: 1942.2270

Cane

Cylindrical shafted cane with a braided handle at the top and a dark wood tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 58987

Accession Number: 1942.2272

Cane

Cane with a spiral twisted shaft and a faceted head with diamond and bar black inlay.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 58988

Accession Number: 1942.2273

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with spiral decoration and a carved man's head wearing a jacket and tie.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 58989

Accession Number: 1942.2276

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft and a curved bulbous handle with a wide collar.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 58990

Accession Number: 1942.2277

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft with bark on the handle, worn smooth, and a metal tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 58991

Accession Number: 1942.2281

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a straight handle with a bulbous tip, and black rings.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 58992

Accession Number: 1942.2282

Cane

Cane carved to look like bark with a cylindrical shaft, crook handle, and a brass tip.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58993

Accession Number: 1942.2283

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical tapering shaft, a long tip, and a circular collar.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 58994

Accession Number: 1942.2288

Cane

Cane with a cylindrical shaft faceted at the top, diamond &and square inlay, and a blbous handle.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 58995

Accession Number: 1942.2293

Table

Pembroke type table with D-shaped leaves straight tapered legs, and one drawer.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58996

Accession Number: 1942.3134

Box

Box with a heart-shaped pierced handle, rectangular panelled case, and two hinged slant lids.

Date: 1835-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 58997

Accession Number: 1942.3135

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