Historic New England

Andirons

Elongated urn-like "steeple top" form. Turned and incised neck elements. Octagonal body w/ 2 cabriole-scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron bracket extending back.

Date: 1770-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26141

Accession Number: 1979.49

Jamb hook

Queen Anne style. Cartouche-shaped wall mount w/ "C" scroll arm ending in steeple-top finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26142

Accession Number: 1979.50

Tieback

Single tieback-- circular medallion of repoussed or stamped tin. Central dome w/ concentric decorative rings (plain leaf--plain dots). Iron screw set in back.

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26143

Accession Number: 1979.51

Rectangular top w/ thumbnail molded edge. Skirt carved quite shallowly w/ lunettes interspersed w/ floral motifs. Pegged mortise and tenon joints. Slightly canted turned legs have urns w/ incised rings topped by reels. Blocks at tops of legs. Blocks form feet. Rectangular stretchers w/ shadow moldin...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 26144

Accession Number: 1966.1336

Chest

Rectangular carved panelled chest. Top w/ three panels framed w/ shadow molded members. Front of chest has circular geometric motifs on panels and rails. Stiles between panels also carved. Corner stiles shadow-molded. Back w/ single panel. Ends w/ carved diamond motifs. Till inside at left. Proba...

Date: 1676-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 26145

Accession Number: 1966.1337

Looking glass

Rectangular mirror w/ molded frame. Pediment is arched and has scrolls at side. Motif on pediment is carved and gilded and has 3 leaves over a pair of scrolls conjoined at base of leaves. Brass candle arms screwed onto bottom of frame.

Date: ca. 1775

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), butternut (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 26146

Accession Number: 1966.1344

Side chair

Cromwellian chair w/ tapestry-like modern upholstery. Front legs are turned w/ blocks and balls. Single rectangular stretcher at front. Two rectangular stretchers each side. Square, slightly canted back posts below seat. Above seat posts have ball turnings. Crest rail is new. Upper right stretcher p...

Maker: unknown

Material: beech (wood)

GUSN: 26147

Accession Number: 1966.1346

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a young woman. Ochre or tan spandrel top and bottom. Deep green background. (Dark strips at side may indicate that this was once in a frame of different dimensions.) Hair is light brown and curled in a 17th cent. style. Low cut bodice w/ horizontal rows of pearls as decoration. Stomacher...

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26148

Accession Number: 1966.1402

Mortar & pestle

Waisted shape. Mortar w/ embossed decoration of crude C-scrolls below flared rim and at midsection. Embossed rings at base. Simple club-like pestle. Circular lid w/ hole at ceter for pestle. Underside is molded to fit over mortar. Traces of old brown paint on lid.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26149

Accession Number: 1966.1403A-C

Jug

Bellarmine type. Brownish-tan "orange peel" glaze extends 2/3's the way down sides. Clear glaze to base from this point. Thrown by hand, the sides flare out from base and in at the shoulders. Neck is decorated w/ an embossed "grotesque" (male face). Side has the stamps: [horseshoe shaped appearance]...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 26150

Accession Number: 1966.1404

Stumpwork picture

Rectangular picture of a woman surrounded by 2 Tudor roses, two trees w/ flowers and foliage. Birds, snails, and worms. Bead necklace. Molded frame may be original.

Date: ca. 1650

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26151

Accession Number: 1966.1405

Punch bowl

Pearlware punch bowl in Oriental deep circular shape. Pseudo-Chinese decoration. Interior w/ pagoda flanked w/ pine trees. Lattice border (like Chippendale fretwork). Exterior w/ two similar pagoda motifs interspersed w/ floral decoration. Underglaze cobalt decoration brushed on white body.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26152

Accession Number: 1966.1406

Charger

Circular form w/ shallow well. Plainly decorated w/ one incised ring at lip. Base is formed by the dished-out well.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26153

Accession Number: 1966.1407

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well. Slightly stepped and sized rim mould, stamped w/ the initials "I P A" [not sure which order]--see card for drawing.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26154

Accession Number: 1966.1428

Wallpaper

Block print design of peacocks or birds of paradise. Yellow/white on black field.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26155

Accession Number: 1979.34

Hook

Hanging central rod w/ four arms of equal length. Each arm has a spike formed by the upper end and an additional spike at center of arm. Loop at top for hanging. Irregular surface texture.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26156

Accession Number: 1979.35

Key

"Skeleton" type form. Shaft textured. Flattened loop. Hand forged.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26157

Accession Number: 1979.36

Side Chair

Side chair--"Carver" style. Plain circular stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail; three turned spindles; plank seat; two plain side stretchers, two front, one back. Legs tapered very slightly at ends. Painted red with black underneath. Reproduction red seat cushion and three turnings on back c...

Date: 1660-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26158

Accession Number: 1966.1314

Chest

Rectangular shape; front divided into four panels with plain double "stepped" moldings between each panel and at top and bottom; two panel sides; legs are the side boards extending past bottom of chest-no feet. Replacement top hinged with iron cotter pins; grained underneath. Iron key hole mount nai...

Date: 1668-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26159

Accession Number: 1966.1315

Brewster-style arm chair

Reproduction Brewster-style arm chair. Dark brown stain (traces of brown paint). Turned stiles with ball finials; turned crest rail and double row of three turned spindles; turned front legs with three spindles across front extending from turned seat rail to bottom stretcher; single plain stretchers...

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26160

Accession Number: 1966.1316

Chest

William and Mary style. Rectangular shape with single plank hinged top with shaped molding around edges. Wide molding extending from bottom with turned ball feet. Iron pin-type hinges. Engraved brass key escutcheon. Dovetail construction at corners.

Date: 1715-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26161

Accession Number: 1966.1318

Side chair

Undecorated crest rail w/ plain ears, pierced urn shaped splat--back of stiles w/ bevelled edges ending at seat. Rushed bottom squared edges, straight legs, Marlborough w/ bead-molded front leg decoration. Four rectangular stretcher--no decoration. Pegged construction.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26162

Accession Number: 1966.1340

Swan floater

Hand carved swan figure. Painted white body with pieced grey tail/rudder. Used as "floater" or buoy marker to hold diver's air line in Ebenezer Clifford's diving bell experiments.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26163

Accession Number: 1966.1348

Textile fragment

Rectangular tan fragment w/ "E. Clifford/1798" stencilled in black. Tacked onto plain wood strips serving as frame.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap

GUSN: 26164

Accession Number: 1966.1349

Cartoon

Printed cartoon on blue paper depicting General Arthur St. Clair being chased by Indian w/ caption "He who fights and runs away/ May fight or run another day--Wabash" (St. Clair was routed in battle of Wabash). In wood frame.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26165

Accession Number: 1966.1399

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26166

Accession Number: 1966.1400A

Duelling pistol

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, metal

GUSN: 26167

Accession Number: 1966.1400B

Candle holder and rush

Spiral twist spike set into piece of roughly hewn log. Top of spike hinged with "U" shaped arm ending in cylindrical candle socket. Socket end balances clip at top center designed to hold rush. Tallow candle display item.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26168

Accession Number: 1979.22

Jamb hook

C-scrolled shape with turned finial at extreme end. Cartouche-shaped mount.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26069

Accession Number: 1979.39.2

Cloak pin

Circular gilt brass casing with ceramic medallion in center enamel bird design.

Date: ca. 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 26070

Accession Number: 1979.40

Tavern table

Overhanging top with bread board ends. Central drawer with wooden pull with lathe cut corner aprons/ brackets on four sides. Rectangular stretchers; (stretcher base table). Modified ball feet and turned legs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26071

Accession Number: 1966.1319

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 26072

Accession Number: 1966.1342

Side chair

Queen Anne side chair w/ yoke-shaped crest rail, solid vase shaped splat, spooned back, stiles chamfered on back. Squared upholstered slip seat; scalloped front seat rail. Cabriole front legs w/ pad feet. Shaped medial stretcher between turned and blocked side stretchers; shaped back stretcher and b...

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 26073

Accession Number: 1966.1345

Map

Detailed map indicating resident as well as layout. "A/ Plan of the /Compact Part of the Town of/ Exeter/ at the Head of the Southerly Branch of/ Piscataqua River/ By P. Merrill/ 1802, A. Peasley Sc."

Date: 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26074

Accession Number: 1966.1415

Coat of Arms

Gilman Coat of Arms. No inscription. Black painted frame w/ gilt inner edge. Frame is 18th century and not original to drawing.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26075

Accession Number: 1966.1429

Painting

Mythical/ classical landscape w/ bridge and town or villa in background. Temple ruin at right. Classical figures crushing grapes for wine process. Gilt and painted wood frame molding. Floral motif at corner. (18th or 19th century rendering of a 17th century style).

Date: 1700-1899

Maker: After Lorraine, Claude, 1600-1682 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26076

Accession Number: 1966.1430

Andirons

Iron dog form. Body in shape of woman, possibly represents a Native American woman.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26077

Accession Number: 1966.1422AB

Proclamation

"A proclamation for a general Fast" issued by John Wentworth, esq., Colonial gov. of New Hampshire on Mar. 15, 1768. Plain black modern document frame under glass.

Date: 1768

Maker: Daniel and Robert Fowle (Printer)

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26078

Accession Number: 1966.1409

Newspaper clipping

Print of drawing of Gilman Garrison after restoration with caption "oldest house in town" built in 1650.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wood pulp

GUSN: 26079

Accession Number: 1979.14

Photographs

Copy of 3 views of Gilman Garrison in painted black and green wood. A) Copy of black and white photo, circa 1870-80. B) Colored printed postcard of view of Garrison, circa 1912. C) View of Garrison, circa Dec. 1958. Includes captions concerning structural changes of house as noted by Wm. Dudley.

Date: 1900-1979

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26080

Accession Number: 1979.15A-C

Sauce dish

Circular shallow bowl shape. Translucent colorless body w/ facet-cut scalloped edge. Overall "Peacock" or "Princess feather" cut design. Star-pattern base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 26081

Accession Number: 1966.1352

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26082

Accession Number: 1966.1353.1

Tea bowl

Circular bowl shape w/ circular foot ring. Scalloped edge w/ slightly fluted rim, identical at base. White body. Overglaze polychrome enamel floral design.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26083

Accession Number: 1966.1353.2

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26084

Accession Number: 1966.1354.1

Shoe buckle

Bowed oblong cartouche-shape w/ swag-like inner edge. Brightwork cut border design. Center hinged 2-tine tongue element.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal), steel (alloy), white metal

GUSN: 26085

Accession Number: 1966.1354.2

Covered tea bowl

A) Tea bowl. Deep slightly tapered circular form w/ gilt scalloped edge. Deep circular foot ring. Polychrome overglaze enamel design of four flowers. Pseudo-European mark in red on bottom. B) Domed cover w/ ring-shaped knob. Pseudo mark on front. Uvacc: modern circular rosewood stand.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26086

Accession Number: 1966.1355AB

Wine glass

Blown cylindrical bowl w/ fluted bottom. Copper wheel engraved tassel and swag design. Applied squat faceted stem and square base. Colorless glass.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26087

Accession Number: 1966.1356

Coffee cup

Cylindrical cann shape w/ applied scroll handle. White body. Gold band at top and bottom edges. Transfer print sepia decoration w/ 2 Chinese men.

Date: 1785-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 26088

Accession Number: 1966.1357

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26089

Accession Number: 1966.1358.1

Coffee cup

Deep circular bowl shaped body w/ indented base. Applied scroll handle. White body. Overglaze blue transfer print design of shepherd playing horn. Inner floral border design.

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26090

Accession Number: 1966.1358.2

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