Historic New England

Side Chair

Six spindle back side chair with a straight crest and bamboo turnings.

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 59724

Accession Number: 1942.3229

Side Chair

Seven spindle hoop back side chair with traces of black and green paint.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59725

Accession Number: 1942.3230

Side Chair

Fan back side chair with a turned base and traces of white, balck, and green paint.

Date: 1780-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59726

Accession Number: 1942.3231

Settle

Settle with a curved back and sea, arched handholds, and a quilted cushion.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59727

Accession Number: 1942.3232.1AB

Footstool

Rectangular top with straight skirt, two single board feet with a cutout, and a dark brown finish.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Possibly Bess, J. F. (Maker)

GUSN: 59728

Accession Number: 1942.3233

Bench

Rectangular top bench with four splayed legs.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59729

Accession Number: 1942.3234

Footstool

Rectangular top and skirt, cut corners, single board feet with a triangle cutout.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59730

Accession Number: 1942.3235

Easy chair with scalloped crest rail. Colonial Revival. Board back, wings, and arms. Drop-in spring seat. Blue quilted upholstery. Traces of white or yellow paint on refinished boards stained reddish brown.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59731

Accession Number: 1942.3236

Wing Chair

Easy chair with curved crest rail. Back, wings, and arms composed of repurposed boards. Drop-in spring seat with wooden frame. Blue quilted cushion upholstery.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59732

Accession Number: 1942.3237

Footstool

Rectangular top footstool with a beaded edge, two single board feet with an ogee cutout.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59733

Accession Number: 1942.3238

Candlestand

Candlestand with two candle arms, a circular top, a turned shaft, and tripod base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59734

Accession Number: 1942.3239

Rocking Chair

Tablet back rocking chair with scroll arms, bamboo legs and stretchers, and a cushion with a red and geen geometric pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59735

Accession Number: 1942.3240

Armchair

Six spindle back armchair with a serpentine crest, splint seat, and traces of red and black paint.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 59736

Accession Number: 1942.3241

Salt Box

Red stained, rectangular salt box with an arched back, a hole for hanging, and a hinged lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59737

Accession Number: 1942.3242

Candlestand

Octagonal top candlestand with an adjustable shaft and a cross footed base, painted red-brown.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59738

Accession Number: 1942.3244

Wall Mirror

Rectangular frame with angled mirrors forming two faces.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59739

Accession Number: 1942.3245

Table

Rectangular top table with four square splayed legs and box stretchers.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59740

Accession Number: 1942.3246

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59741

Accession Number: 1942.3248.1

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59742

Accession Number: 1942.3248.2

Silhouette

This double-cut (shoulder area cut separately from the head) silhouette is a bust-length profile of a man. The uncut areas of his coat, green waistcoat, stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back), and hair are all detailed in watercolor and india ink.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: R., S. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59743

Accession Number: 1942.3249

Portrait of a Man

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a black coat and yellow pants with a cane and a top hat. Framed.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 59744

Accession Number: 1942.3252

"The Indian King"

Full-length frontal view image of a Native American with arms outstretched in an oval surround. Framed.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59745

Accession Number: 1942.3253

Landscape Picture

Rural scene of a salt-box type house at crossroads surrounded by fall foliage. Framed.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59746

Accession Number: 1942.3254

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with four lights, a hinged door, and a triangular chimney with a strap handle. Electrified.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59747

Accession Number: 1942.3255

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with three pierced lights, one glazed and hinged door, and a handle.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59748

Accession Number: 1942.3258

Sconce

Sconce with a semi-circle base and a rectangular back plate with a half round crimped top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59749

Accession Number: 1942.3259

Candlestick

Wooden rectangular candlestick with a block base, vertical and horizontal frame supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59750

Accession Number: 1942.3260

Rushlight Holder

Circular base with a spiral twisted shaft and arm with a candle socket and rush clamp.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59751

Accession Number: 1942.3261

Candlesnuffer

Scissor style candle snuffer with rounded finder holes and a pointed end.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59752

Accession Number: 1942.3262

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a red frame, three glazed lights with wire cages, and a hinged door. Electrified.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59753

Accession Number: 1942.3263

Candle Holder

Adjustable double arm on circular base with three feet.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59754

Accession Number: 1942.3264

Lantern

Large cylindrical lantern with a conical top, allover piercing, and a hinged door.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59755

Accession Number: 1942.3265

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59756

Accession Number: 1942.3266

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black and red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59757

Accession Number: 1942.3267

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59758

Accession Number: 1942.3268

Candelabra

Conical candelabra with two rings holding candle sockets on a faceted base.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59759

Accession Number: 1942.3269

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a wide board frame stained green, four glazed sides, and a hinged door.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59760

Accession Number: 1942.3270

Bowl

Clear blown glass bowl with straight sides.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 59811

Accession Number: 1942.3326

Hearth Cookig Tool

Flat leaf-shaped headed tool with a rectangular handle bent into hook at top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59812

Accession Number: 1942.3327

Muffin Pan

Rectangular muffin pan with six semicircular rectangular divisions and two small scalloped handles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59813

Accession Number: 1942.3328

Candlestick

Candlestick painted black with a domed base, cylindrical shaft, push-up dished bobeche.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59814

Accession Number: 1942.3329

Candlestick

Candlestick with a domed base, cylindrical shaft, push-up dished bobeche.

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 59815

Accession Number: 1942.3330

Oil Lamp

Electrified oil lamp with a cylindrical shaft, a four-sided font supporting two burners with an oval shade and circular handle.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59816

Accession Number: 1942.3331

Oil Lamp

Stained wood electrified oil lamp with a square base, turned stem, and a circular body with a molded rim.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59817

Accession Number: 1942.3332

Rifle or Musket

Long muzzle-load gun with a carved stock, German silver inlay, and brass hardware.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59818

Accession Number: 1942.3333

Animal Yoke

Wooden yoke made of a single piece of bentwood with dowel and strap construction and a natural finish.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59819

Accession Number: 1942.3334

Grain Shovel

Grain shovel with a straight bottom, rounded shoulders, a deep well, flat handle, and a handle hold with a natural finish.

Date: 1800-1874

Maker: Possibly Baxter, Stebbins (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59820

Accession Number: 1942.3338

Pair of Antlers

Pair of deer antlers with three prongs each.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material)

GUSN: 59821

Accession Number: 1942.3341

Cheese Box

Gray, red, and white roun dbox with straight sides, a painted floral motif, and a lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59822

Accession Number: 1942.3347

Trinket Box

Red, gray, and black round box with an overhanging lid with carvings and traces of paint.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59823

Accession Number: 1942.3348

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