Historic New England

Footstool

4baluster legs; molded side rails; bl. twill uphl. central wreath

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65691

Accession Number: 1934.2916

Print

Shoulder length black and white portrait of a man facing left; The sitter has long sideburns and is balding

Date: 1890

Maker: Benjamin, W. E. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65692

Accession Number: 1935.848

Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Waist-length sepia portrait of a man, seated, with coat, holds hat; moustache.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65693

Accession Number: 1935.849

Painting

Wooded landscape; blues, greens, browns

Date: 1891

Maker: Fenno, Almira T. (Artist)

Material: watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 65694

Accession Number: 1935.1559

Photograph

View of white house, fence and street foreground; candles in windows

Date: 1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65695

Accession Number: 1937.1366

Photograph With Poem on Reverse

Portrait of a woman reading at table; small vase of wildflowers; handwritten. poem on back

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65696

Accession Number: 1938.1444

Rug

Rectangular; borders in bls, pnks, beige & white; red ground/bl. cntrl. diamond

Date: 1850-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 65697

Accession Number: 1939.497

Pillow

Piping; maroon with flowers & insects; greens, pinks, blues, yellow, red.

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile)

GUSN: 65698

Accession Number: 1942.1490

Armchair

Barrel back chair with cariole legs, tufted upholstery in a striped patterned silk.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, oak (wood), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 65699

Accession Number: 1947.795

Photograph

Black and white photograph of an elderly woman, facing right and wearing an ermine stole; bust-length portrait

Date: 1910

Maker: Possibly Foster Brothers (Framer)

GUSN: 65700

Accession Number: 1949.1084

Bookcase

Cove cornice; 2hinged doors with glass; lower 4drawer cabinet

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 65701

Accession Number: 1949.1104

Bird's Eye View Map

Map of South Berwick, Maine. Three dimensional view depicts the concentration of population, names of streets, horse drawn carts, and pedestrians. Plain wood frame.

Date: 1877

Maker: Ruger & Stoner (Publisher) Jos. A. Richards & Co. (Lithographer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65702

Accession Number: 1966.382

Side Chair

One of a pair of side chairs with pierced ladder backs, plain legs, and a slip seat.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 65703

Accession Number: 1966.429.1

Side Chair

One of a pair of side chairs with pierced ladder backs, plain legs, and a slip seat.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 65704

Accession Number: 1966.429.2

Rocking Chair

Serpentine frame with dark green twill upholstered back and cushion and c-scroll arm supports.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), walnut (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 65705

Accession Number: 1966.474

Fireplace Tongs

2flat circular plates; cylindrical shafts; brass turound handl; banded sphere

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 65706

Accession Number: 1966.482

Fireplace Shovel

Bell-shp. scoop; cylindrical shaft; painted black; brass hndl with ball finl.

Date: 1885-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65707

Accession Number: 1966.483

Andiron

Cast body; flat obelisk; splayed legs; hexag. faceted brass fitng

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65708

Accession Number: 1966.484.1

Andiron

Cast body; flat obelisk; splayed legs; hexag. faceted brass fitng

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 65709

Accession Number: 1966.484.2

Photograph

Sepia photographic portrait; 3/4 lnegth; woman; savonarola type chair; looking down

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 65710

Accession Number: 1966.1997

Bible

Brn. leathr binding; gilt lettered spine; jewett family record

Date: 1813

Maker: Carey, M. (Publisher)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 65711

Accession Number: 1966.2094

Print

Bust length; old man; beard, long moustache; tie with pin; waistcoat

Date: 1891

Maker: Johnson, T. (Maker) T. W. Norman & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 65712

Accession Number: 1966.2095

Jamb Hook

C-shape; faceted stand; mounted on rectangular plate; screwed to wall

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 65713

Accession Number: 1966.2098.1

Jamb Hook

C-shape; faceted stand; mounted on rectangular plate; screwed to wall

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 65714

Accession Number: 1966.2098.2

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a man with long hair, center part; high square white collar; scholar's hood.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Thurston, J. (Artist) Wedgwood, J. T. (Engraver) After Dobson (Artist) Foster Brothers (Framer)

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

GUSN: 65715

Accession Number: 1966.2105

Seascape Drawing

Chinese junks at sea; one in foreground with small dinghy. Black with blues and browns.

Date: 1900

Maker: Foster Brothers (Framer)

Material: ink

GUSN: 65716

Accession Number: 1966.2147

Photograph of Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892)

Photograph of Alfred Tennyson, bust length view. Man is dressed in a loose tie, informal shirt, and a partially unbuttoned coat. Man has chin length hair, a mustache, and a beard. Oak frame with a Renaissance-revival style rosette in each corner.

Date: 1865-1899

Maker: Doll & Richards (Dealer)

Material: paper (fiber product), oak (wood)

GUSN: 65717

Accession Number: 1966.2148

Bookmark

Crimson; satin ribbon; brocaded floral crm, lavndr, aqua, olive

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 65718

Accession Number: 1966.2152

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; flat frame; gesso florals; scallop borders, basketwv. ground

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 66390

Accession Number: 1966.2123

Carpet Section

Stylized flowers; peach iris alternating with pink tulips; dark blue ground.

Date: 1914-1918

Maker: William Morris & Co. (Maker) Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co. (Maker)

Material: floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 66391

Accession Number: 1931.798

Watch Stand

Drop shp; hinged; sharply domed lid; crimson with bl. satin lining

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 66392

Accession Number: 1966.2218

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66393

Accession Number: 1966.2220.1

Conch Shell

Wht. ext; flat spiral top; rolled brn & white stripe lip; white&peach

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 66394

Accession Number: 1966.2220.2

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular; two rounded lvs; straight skirt; one drawer; bead and ball legs

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 66395

Accession Number: 1968.86

Photograph

Black and white photographic copy of an oil painting, depicitng a woman facing right, wearing an ermine stole

Date: 1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66396

Accession Number: 1970.31

Drop-front Desk

Slanted top; three graduated drawers; sliding supports; interior there is a small drawer and door.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66397

Accession Number: 1976.197

Side Chair

Straight stiles; reeding; 4 short spools, 2 spindles; cane seat

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 66398

Accession Number: 1980.128

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66399

Accession Number: 1982.84.1

Andiron

Paddle cast front; circular loop, flared uprt; cabriol. legs; snake ft

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66400

Accession Number: 1982.84.2

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66401

Accession Number: 1982.88.1

Andiron

Reeded urn; beehive lid; scored ball finial; 2 cabriole legs

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 66402

Accession Number: 1982.88.2

Coverlet

Plain weave; off-white; seamed center; blue, red, tan, black central floral vines

Date: 1900-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 66403

Accession Number: 1982.90

Photograph

Black and white photograph: left, seated reading book; right:, standing with coat, column

Date: 1900-1982

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 66404

Accession Number: 1982.110

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; oval medallion with red flowers with green, pink, and blue stars.

Date: 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 66405

Accession Number: 1982.111

Figurine

Wht; standing man with moustache & beard; classical; rt. arm foldedup

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 66406

Accession Number: 1982.113

Pitcher

Toby-style; mottled brown; seated man with glass & pipe, tricorn hat

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 66407

Accession Number: 1982.130

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; gilt & gesso; beaded molding; leaf&acorn border; 2sectn. mirr

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66408

Accession Number: 1982.132

Wall Mirror

Rectangular; deep cove molding; ogee molded outer edge; gilded

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 66409

Accession Number: 1982.138

Hooked Rug

Machine hooked; colored tape; bricks and mortar in green and brown with blue and red.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 66410

Accession Number: 1982.131

Bed Canopy

White knotted net; concentric diamond border; ball fringe.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), net (textile)

GUSN: 66411

Accession Number: 1986.899

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