Historic New England

Bolster

Feathr; bl & white mattress ticking cover; each end gathered round

Date: 1800-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63488

Accession Number: 1987.1042

Sheet

Hand stitched; ivory; pieced from 2 lengths of fabric.

Date: 1800-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63489

Accession Number: 1987.1040

Curtain

White net; 2 panels; stitched together at casing.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile)

GUSN: 63490

Accession Number: 1987.1481

Quilt

Black with colored crosses; bright blue backing; black velvet edging.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: piecing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 63491

Accession Number: 1948.229

Tub

Blue inside, red rim, brown exterior; handle riveted; small lip

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63492

Accession Number: 1987.912

Towel

White; with fringe & woven patterns at hems; embr. initials l. m. b.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63493

Accession Number: 1987.913.1

Towel

White; with fringe & woven patterns at hems; embr. initials l. m. b.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63494

Accession Number: 1987.913.2

Towel

White; fringe; red & bl. threads at edge; "Barret" inscribed.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63495

Accession Number: 1987.914.1

Towel

White; fringe; red & bl. threads at edge; "Barret" inscribed.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 63496

Accession Number: 1987.914.2

Washstand

1 hole top with rounded splashboard; 4 turned posts, feet.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), sawing, turning (shaping process), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 63497

Accession Number: 1987.915

Chamber Pot

Thick lip & handle; lid with ctr. handle&woven decoration.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, impressing

GUSN: 63498

Accession Number: 1987.916AB

Towel

Ivory; overshot with red&black border & fringe.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63499

Accession Number: 1987.917

Basin

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63500

Accession Number: 1987.918.1

Pitcher

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63501

Accession Number: 1987.918.2

Soap Dish

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63502

Accession Number: 1987.918.3

Pitcher

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63503

Accession Number: 1987.918.4

Mug

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63504

Accession Number: 1987.918.5

Vase

Wht with painted flower & leaf des; brown, yellow, green, pink ; brown edging

Date: 1870

Maker: J. McD. & S. Minton Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 63505

Accession Number: 1987.918.6

Loving Cup

Flare to lip with bead molding; 3hndls; stepped circular foot; red bag

Date: 1914

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 63506

Accession Number: 1955.8

Photograph

Bust length portrait of woman 3/4 view; ringlets; white blouse; shawl; oval mat

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: J. F. Cabot & Brother (Framer)

GUSN: 63507

Accession Number: 1987.949

Batten door

Batten door with escutcheon plate for knocker, rosehead nails and pull handle.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67161

Accession Number: 1960.93

Door

Two-panel, grained and painted; raised and molded panels. No hardware.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67162

Accession Number: 1959.515A

Door

Gold paint over red with four raised panels on one side. Grey/white over red on the other. Two HL hinges and Suffolk hardware intact.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67163

Accession Number: 1961.219

Door

Two paneled door with hand-wrought hinges and nails.

Date: 1688

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), softwood

GUSN: 67164

Accession Number: 1917.396

Door

Two raised panels, molded on both sides. White on one side, green on the other; Suffolk hardware and box lock; 2 H-hinges.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67165

Accession Number: 1959.97A

Sheathing

Sheathing with paint or whitewash; grooves in front and along one edge; nails.

Date: 1673

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67166

Accession Number: 1918.1532

Door

Four-panel door, painted green on one side, grain painted in tan and blue on the other.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67167

Accession Number: 1961.181

Door

Six paneled door with hardware.

Date: 1650-1675

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), oak (wood), iron (metal)

GUSN: 67168

Accession Number: 1914.284

Boston made Empire-style secretary-bookcase, typical of the work of Emmons and Archibald. Three part secretary; the base has a drop-front revealing small drawers and compartments with doors below the colonettes on either side; the top has glass paneled doors below a simple cornice. Unusual glass a...

Date: 1822-1826

Maker: Archibald, George, Emmons and Archbald (Cabinetmaker)

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 67170

Accession Number: 1974.51

Rolltop Desk

Rolltop desk [A] with two banks of drawers [B and C]. Broad rounded slats along roll top, horizontal oak handles. Finished desk interior has multiple vertical and horizontal pigeon holes and two drawers with floral brass knobs. Two banks of drawers support the top. Three narrow drawers over one deep...

Date: 1893-1920

Maker: Gunn Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 67172

Accession Number: 1978.122A-C

Finial

Urn with bands of diamonds in groups of three; large knob at top; traces of brown paint.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67176

Accession Number: 1918.800

Pendant

A carved pendant with traces of red and white paint. It has two tenons, each with a peg hole.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 67177

Accession Number: 1912.4

Roof baluster

Extremely weathered exterior roof baluster; tenons on both ends; bulb in central shaft.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), tenons, mortise-and-tenon joints, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67178

Accession Number: 1982.265

Linen Press

Late Federal wardrobe with French feet; low curved skirt and sides; five lower drawers; two upper doors with shelves; and flat, projecting cornice.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67179

Accession Number: 1969.28

Window sash

Six-light window sash, ovolo/fillet muntin. Painted grey; one light intact. One twisted hook and two strap hinges are attached.

Date: 1696-1698

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67180

Accession Number: 1933.1976

Window sash

Window sash with nine lights (all intact); ovolo/fillet muntins painted white on interior; mortise-and-tenon construction.

Date: 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67181

Accession Number: 1959.258

Fanlight

Semi circular window, five spandrels with foliate, molded and beaded festoons; ornamental starbursts and urns; sunburst at base; painted white (now gray).

Date: 1796

Maker: Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Architect)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), glass (material), lead (metal), molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67182

Accession Number: 1942.701

Window Frame

A window frame comprised of mortise and tenon joints pegged together. Wrought iron spikes and wire nails.

Date: 1730-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67183

Accession Number: 1933.1752

FRAME, WINDOW

Molded along one long edge; mitered on one short end; bevel along one edge on underside; traces of white paint.

Date: ca. 1700

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, mitering, molding (forming), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67184

Accession Number: 1915.110

Shingled Wall Section

Section of wall with shingles nailed to strips; rosehead nails.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67185

Accession Number: 1929.1009

Pediment

Window pediment with elaborately eared moldings in CT Valley fashion; white paint; wrought nails; lead flashing attached to peak. Attributed to Parmenas King (1713-1800) of Enfield, Connecticut.

Date: 1753-1755

Maker: King, Parmenas, 1713-1800

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

GUSN: 67186

Accession Number: 1933.1181.1

Pediment

Two large boards attached to form a lintel with a carved keystone surrounded by three blocks.

Date: 1803

Maker: Possibly Arnold, Samuel, Jr. (Maker) After Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 (Artist, Designer)

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

GUSN: 67187

Accession Number: 1960.110C

BALUSTER

Exterior baluster with urn shaft; white paint, very weathered.

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

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

GUSN: 67188

Accession Number: 1924.16

Pulpit Base

Pulpit base, heavily carved mahogany with foliate, acanthus, and other ornamental designs. Wider at top with stepbacks on sides.

Date: 1772-1773

Maker: Attributed to Crafts, William, 1736-1800 (Carver) Attributed to Burbeck, William, 1716-1785 (Carver)

Material: mahogany (wood), white pine (wood), carving (processes), staining, veneering

GUSN: 67190

Accession Number: 1975.195

Pilaster Capital

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect) Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 67191

Accession Number: 1985.655

Landscape with Bridge

Landscape with a suspension bridge over a river.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 67192

Accession Number: 1934.332

Clark-Frankland House, Boston, MA

Painting of a 3.5 story center hall brick building with five dormers. Copy of mantel painting in Clark-Frankland House in Boston, MA.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67193

Accession Number: 1959.484

English Country Scene

Landscape of English countryside with church at center, mill with water wheel to the right, river at left. Formerly included works which moved clock hands, windmill, and water wheel.

Date: 1828

Maker: Ripley, Julia L. (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67194

Accession Number: 1968.126

Aquatint

Framed aquatint entitled "An East-Indiaman in a storm, Scudding before the Wind." Ship w/ British flag tossed on sea. Partially dismasted. Two small ships in background. Original frame of pressed brass over wood has been painted black.

Date: 1795

Maker: Elmes, W. (Engraver) Fairburn, John (Publisher)

Material: aquatints (prints), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 67195

Accession Number: 1939.83

Landscape with Coat of Arms

Oil on panel painting of a figure on horseback approaching a tavern, with a large coat of arms at the top. From the Clark-Frankland House, North End, Boston.

Date: 1714

Maker: Gibbs, John

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 67196

Accession Number: 1984.478.1

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