Historic New England

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form w/ applied strap-like handles on sides. White body. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration in Chinese style-pagoda scenes w/ diamond diaper border.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 26091

Accession Number: 1966.1359

Arrowhead

Elongated projectile point w/ hand cut facet edge. Flat back. Slightly shaped and pitched front. Mounted on grey painted wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 26092

Accession Number: 1966.1360

Musket ball

Spherical shape with mold seam around center from casting.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26093

Accession Number: 1966.1361

A) Ring: circular form w/ plain band. Braided lock of hair in oblong mount under glass, surrounded by cut onyx stones. Engraved inside. B) Cylindrical wood box w/ hinged lid and brass catch, covered w/ red "leatherette" paper.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 26094

Accession Number: 1966.1362AB

Photographs

5 black and white framed photos, "1638 Tercentenary 1938". Depict display at Garrison as set up during 300th anniversary of Exeter, NH. As Garrison was empty at the time. loans were used in display. Black modern wood frame under glass. .1: Bedroom .2: Bedroom .3: Portrait and fireplace, living ro...

Date: ca. 1938

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26095

Accession Number: 1979.56.1-5

Letter

Letter from Peter Gilman to Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, founder of Dartmouth College in answer to appeal to help with College Mill. Gilman recommends Capt Clark "abt." and his "expearanced" son, whose wages may be higher than Wheelock expects but will be cheaper in end. Wages: 4 shillings/ day and pays 4...

Date: 1772

Maker: Gilman, Peter (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26096

Accession Number: 1979.59

Chest of drawers

Bowfront chest of drawers w/ four graduated drawers and a dressing or combing slide. Single half-round molding on case frames each drawer. Four graceful claw and ball feet on short cabriole legs w/ shaped brackets. Overhanging top has thumbnail molding. Complete dustboard beneath second drawer; 1/4 ...

Date: 1785-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 26097

Accession Number: 1966.1300

Side chair

Carved and molded yoke-shaped crest rail and scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Squared, caned flag seat. Block-turned front legs. Turned front stretcher w/ 2 stretchers each side. Back legs raked back.

Date: 1745-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 26098

Accession Number: 1966.1301

Chest on chest

Chest on chest w/ broken pediment. Three twisted flame finials. Upper case has 5 tiers of graduated drawers. Cockbead molding on case frames each drawer. At top 2 small plain drawers flank one carved w/ shell including foliage. Lower case is blocked and has bracket feet. Four drawers in this case ar...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26099

Accession Number: 1966.1302

Slipper chair

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Low slung squared rush seat. Vase-shaped splat. Ball-and-vase turned front stretcher. Molded side stretchers (ogee-fillet-straight). Block and turned front legs w/ Spanish feet. Back legs raked back. Replacement pink damask seat cushion.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26100

Accession Number: 1966.1303

Tea table

Rectangular topped tea table. Four cabriole legs w/ pad feet on small rings. Plain apron w/ incised line at bottom edge for the effect of molding. Top has molded edge and indented corners. A large cleat runs through the apron under top and has chamfered ends screwed to top. Legs have arrised knees.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 26101

Accession Number: 1966.1304

Side chair

Copy of William and Mary style side chair. Upholstered high back with curved crests, row of brass tacks along edge. Square upholstered seat with fringe trim. Turned and blocked legs. Turned medial stretcher. Front small ball feet. Green damask upholstery. Copy of chair in Council Room.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), silk (textile), upholstering

GUSN: 26102

Accession Number: 1966.1305

Basin stand

Basin stand w/ tripod base. Snake feet on slight plaforms, arrised on top of feet. Above ankles, legs are squared at top and join the molded, dished shelf. Urns support console scrolls topped by columns. These columns support a small triangular case w/ two drawers. Small brass bale pulls. Three curv...

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26103

Accession Number: 1966.1306

Four-poster bed

Chippendale style. Columnar bottom posts tapered and fluted w/ squared capitals. Blocked at bottom w/ stamped gilt tin medallions/mounts over wrench sockets. Ball and claw feet. Plain triangular pedimental headboard. Plain tapered posts at head.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Currier, Dudley S. (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26104

Accession Number: 1966.1307

Candlestand

Federal tripod table with octagonal top. Top with inlaid eight-pointed star with turned ivory button at center. Top is chamfered on underside as is the support which attaches it to the turned pedestal. Pedestal is simple urn topped by ring with triangle border motif, rings, and a reel. Incised ring...

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood), maple (wood), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 26105

Accession Number: 1966.1308

Tilt-top table

Tripod table or stand. Thin top w/ "clover leaf" shaped corners supported by cleats underneath. Top square w/ brass latch. Very simple baluster support w/ urn under a plain column. Incised and turned rings form decoration. Snake feet w/ arrises top are on slight platforms. Legs are secured to column...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26106

Accession Number: 1966.1309

Commode armchair

Country Chippendale armchair modified as a commode chair. Pierced vase shaped splat with no molding or chamfering. Shaped dished arm rests with curved supports. Seat rails and outer verical edges of Marlborough legs are molded. Plain crest rail. Very deep skirt with pattern of scrolls. Rear legs rak...

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), oak (wood), pewter (tin alloy), Norway spruce (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26107

Accession Number: 1966.1310

Easy chair

Chippendale style. Green damask upholstered highbacked form. Ogee wings with slightly turning arms. Marlborough legs with plain medial stretchers.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 26108

Accession Number: 1966.1311

Wig stand and Wig

Wooden wig stand and wig. Structural stays in wig are made of ferrus metal as opposed to whalebone found in earlier wigs.

Date: 1900-1966

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26109

Accession Number: 1966.1313

Candlestick

Flat circular drip pan, turned stem w/ faceted elements, wide octagonal stepped base. B: Possibly reproduction.

Date: 1755-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26110

Accession Number: 1966.1370AB

Candlestick

Molded octagonal candlestick w/ shape carried out from base to top. Decoration of incised lines on base. Rings and reels above base. Mid section is inverted baluster swelling to large ring then a reel. At base of cup is ring below elongated vase form. Rings at top. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26111

Accession Number: 1966.1371

Candlestick

Candlestick w/ molded octagonal base. Above base is a reel then a series of rings above a bell-shaped form. Second reel above rings at base of inverted baluster topped w/ rings then a reel at base of cup. Rings at lip. Some incised rings form additional decoration. Queen Anne period.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26112

Accession Number: 1966.1372

Plaque

Oval shaped bust length high-relief portrait of George III, in profile facing right. Polychrome painted surface on green field w/ red, yellow border design. Painted black wood and gesso frame w/ gilt trim.

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 26113

Accession Number: 1966.1380

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George II, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1382).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26114

Accession Number: 1966.1381

Engraving

Round form. Bust length profile of George I, facing right. Gilt and gesso molded wood frame. (one of pair, see 1966.1381).

Date: ca. 1740

Maker: Ravenet (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26115

Accession Number: 1966.1382

Looking Glass

Oval form. Hepplewhite-style. Gilt and gesso molded frame. Central urn, scroll and leaf finial with gilt gesso and wire blue-ball like swags decoration cascading down side. Drop finial in elongated floral motif.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26116

Accession Number: 1966.1383

Looking glass

Vertical rectangular form. Gilt and gesso frame w/ beaded and spearhead border. Each corner squared w/ floral medallion. Agricultural trophy finial w/ central basket of produce and tools at sides. Floral swag down each side. Original backboard pieced w/ 2 oak cleats, 18th c. nails.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26117

Accession Number: 1966.1384

Needlework picture

A needlework picture depicting a white urn or vase of flowers on a brown-colored ground, in a stylized polychrome "tree-of-life" form with a bird of paradise in the top branches. The needlework is laid out in a vertically-oriented rectangle, framed in a modern wood frame and is under glass.

Date: 1745-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26118

Accession Number: 1966.1385

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: 26169

Accession Number: 1979.23

Betty Lamp

Thin-bodied flat circular shaped body fashioned from sheet of iron. Squared spout extending out of front and flat curved arm extending up from back. Hinged lid. Tongue-like inner spout to act as wick. Wrought spiral hook set in wall w/ 3 linked wire pieces attached at handle to form poker.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 26170

Accession Number: 1979.24AB

Footstool

Rectangular shape with slightly overhanging top. Solid plank sides with inverted "V"-shaped cut in center to form legs. Residue of brown paint throughout. Hand wrought nails.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 26171

Accession Number: 1979.25

Map

"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. Peusley Sc." (at lower left). Brown wood frame w/ gilt inner edge. "Garrison Settlement" is outlined on front of glass.

Date: ca. 1802

Maker: Merrill, P. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26172

Accession Number: 1979.31

Engraving of Daniel Webster

Black ink engraving on white paper. Bust length view of "Daniel Webster" with printed facsimile signature. Signed lower center: "Drawn from life, and engraved by James B. Longacre./ Entered according to the act of Congress, Nov. 25, 1830 by James B. Longacre of the State of Pennsylvania". Painted wo...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Longacre, James B. (Engraver)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26173

Accession Number: 1979.32

Inkwell

Waisted cylindrical shape. Marbleized painted sides banded w/ incised lines at center. Slightly recessed top painted black w/ 3 holes for quills. Cork stopper w/ chain mounted to top in central well hole. Paper label on bottom: "Manufactured/ by/ S. Silliman & Co./ Chester,/ Conn." Holds two unacces...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: S. Silliman & Co. (Maker)

Material: cork (bark), treenware

GUSN: 26174

Accession Number: 1979.33

Ebenezer Clifford's Diving Bell

Pen and ink sepia drawing of diving bell used to raise sunken ships in Portsmouth Harbor. Shows swan floater. With typed legend in upper right corner. Modern wood frame, under glass. re: its use in Portsmouth Harbor

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26175

Accession Number: 1979.53

Corner chair

Semi-circular arm rail extending around entire back with uncarved crest rail at back. Three turned legs extending up to arm support/stiles. Circular hand holds. Plain stretchers with molding along top and chamfered inside bottom. Square leather covered seat with star brass tacks.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 26176

Accession Number: 1966.1317

Arm chair

Incised line decoration on crest rail--gothic style pierced urn shaped splat. S-scrolled arms curving out--damask upholstery squared seat w/ blue satin brocade in floral design, brass tacks--back of stiles rounded, ending at seat--straight legs, straight stretchers, pegged construction.

Date: 1775-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 26177

Accession Number: 1966.1338

High Chest

Upper case with flat top with unbroken molded cornice; two half drawers at top with four full drawers of increasing height. Dovetail construction in drawers. Pegged modified dovetail joins in dustboard. Lower case with overhanging molding at top; one full drawer above three smaller drawers. Stepped ...

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 26178

Accession Number: 1966.1339

Wallpaper fragment

Rhombus-shaped framed fragment. Block-printed black and white design on grey ground. Classical/allegorical figures on columns/monuments. Black painted wood frame under glass.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: Possibly Prentiss, Appleton (Maker)

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

GUSN: 26179

Accession Number: 1966.1350

Wallpaper fragment

Yellow background with white block-printed pattern. Diamond pattern of intersecting lines consisting of a line of dots bewteen two solid lines; symmetrical pine-needle-like leaf/cross motif in center.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26180

Accession Number: 1966.1398.1

Wallpaper fragment

Blue background with gray-white block printed pattern. Alternating rows of squared and circled symmetrical stylized floral elements that create an overall pattern of one element surrounded by four alternate elements.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26181

Accession Number: 1966.1398.2

Drawing

Depicts pink, blue, red and white flowers in classical shaped urn. In pencil at bottom, "Executed by Elizabeth Gardner--afterwards Gilman/ when a school girl." Plain molded wood frame w/ gilt and gesso front.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: Gardner, Elizabeth (Maker)

Material: coloring, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 26182

Accession Number: 1966.1424

Tilt-top table

Oval tilt-top table w/ inlaid veneered shell motif surrounded by green medallion. Baluster-shaped pedestal w/ series of banding designs. Three gently scrolled legs in squared feet. At least one replaced leg.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26183

Accession Number: 1966.1425

Portrait of Maria Jarvis Gardner

Waist-length, full-size pastel portrait of a middle-aged woman facing left. Empire style white gown and bonnet. Grey background. Ornate gilt and gesso carved frame (wood).

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 26184

Accession Number: 1966.1432

Pouch

Machine sewn rectangular body. Divided into two vertical pouches each with a brass cylindrical mouth with spring action lids. Leather strap with white metal buckle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), machine sewing (technique), leather

GUSN: 26185

Accession Number: 1979.28

Morion

Cut from sheet of hammered tin or iron alloy. Dome shaped helmet w/ circular crown and circular rim extending into points at front and back. Crimped edge on crown and brim. Small brass medallions around edge.

Date: 1668-1699

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26186

Accession Number: 1966.1396

Bandolier

8 shaped cylindrical containers w/ slip-on covers strung onto a wide leather band by leather tongs. Central kidskin pouch w/ 11 lead balls. Worn over shoulder by musketeers--each cylinder contained 1 measure of powder or charge for musket.

Date: 1935-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26187

Accession Number: 1966.1397

Powder horn

Powder horn with brass mounting at top and bottom. Top mounting has scalloped edge. Bottom has spring clip. Flat wooden screw stopper at top. Replacement leather strap.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26188

Accession Number: 1966.1401

Fowling piece

Hardwood stock w/ carved accanthus-like leaf motif at extreme top. Brass mounts w/ incised floral designs at butt, trigger casing and medallion at top. Iron barrel, lower half w/ 5 faceted sides w/ mussell end round. Iron flint holder w/ stamped floral design, marked "WARRANTEED". Iron ram rod held ...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26189

Accession Number: 1966.1410

Model

Model of the facade of portcullis door of the Garrison. Hinged door mounted on wooden pedestal showing the pulley construction of the portcullis. Scale: 3/4"= 1'

Date: 1934-1967

Maker: Possibly Dudley, William Perry (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26190

Accession Number: 1979.13

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