Historic New England

Ring

Gold hollow band with swirled cut-outs revealing brown table-worked hair.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101111

Accession Number: 1931.1802

Memorial Ring

This rose gold ring is set at the center with a plait of white hair under a rectangle of glass surrounded by faceted jet stones. The split shoulders of the ring are decorated with rococo scrolls.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101112

Accession Number: 1913.108

Ring

Gold ring with center plaque, sides of band are cut out in Greek key design to show inset table-worked brown hair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101113

Accession Number: 1944.332

Mourning Ring

Circular gold mounting with woven white and brown hair under crystal, engraved on reverse and around band.

Date: 1806

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101114

Accession Number: 1931.1962

Ring

Gold mounting and band, rectangular center set with a plait of hair under glass surrounded by faceted jet beads.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101115

Accession Number: 1946.370

Ring

Gold band with table-worked brown hair insert, oval center plaque engraved "FA." Original fitted round red leather covered box.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101116

Accession Number: 1921.65

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings.

Date: 1882-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101117

Accession Number: 1924.904

Mourning Ring

Gold mounting with floral chased split shoulders, center set with plait of hair under glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted black glass beads.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101118

Accession Number: 1927.883

This gold ring is set with a plait of hair under a rectangular section of glass surrounded by a chased gold border and faceted jet stones. The split shoulders on the band flank the central element and are decorated with floral scrolls.

Date: 1832

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101119

Accession Number: 1916.223

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with rectangular gold cartouche engraved "SPE."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101120

Accession Number: 1924.226

Ring

Gold ring with black enamel (closer to very dark blue) in Greek key motif, center contains hair set under glass.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101121

Accession Number: 1940.497

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings engraved "Nancy."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101122

Accession Number: 1924.228

Ring

Gold mounting with foliate engraved shoulders, center stone or hair is missing, engraved on reverse.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101123

Accession Number: 1928.891

Memorial Ring

This rose gold oval ring is set at the center with a lock of hair under glass surrounded by ten pearls. Each shoulder of the shank is decorated with three pearls. The split band terminates in scrolls below the pearls.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), pearl (animal material), human hair

GUSN: 101124

Accession Number: 1916.227

Ring

Gold band with brown table-worked hair insert and gold buckle motif in center.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101125

Accession Number: 1939.238

Ring

Gold band inset with table-worked brown hair, center plaque engraved "HRC."

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101126

Accession Number: 1931.1624

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold buckle findings with engraved geometric design.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101127

Accession Number: 1936.282

Ring

Brown table-worked hair band with gold rectangular plaque engraved "F to I"

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101128

Accession Number: 1932.2781

Ring

Thin gold band with channel for mounting hair (hair is missing), rectangular center plaque.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101129

Accession Number: 1917.104

Ring

This black horsehair ring is embellished with a repeating woven white geometric motif.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101130

Accession Number: 1934.1818

Box

Candle arm mounted onto open box with 4 compartments; square shaft.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 57725

Accession Number: 1942.4127

Chair

Arms; sack back form; bamboo turnings for base.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57726

Accession Number: 1942.4126

Night Table

Rectangular top, 1 drawer; 4 straight legs with grooved edges.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57727

Accession Number: 1942.4206

Easy Chair

Upholst. armchair with wings; straight front legs; cushion; pillow.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 57728

Accession Number: 1942.4176

Sea Chest

Rectangular chest with rope handle on the sides; base molding; hnged lid

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57729

Accession Number: 1942.4114

Sea Chest

Grn. rectangular chest with rope handle at sides; base molding; hnged lid

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57730

Accession Number: 1942.4115

Daybed

3 splat back; 8 turned legs; rush seat

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57731

Accession Number: 1942.3083

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular top with turreted front corners; Four drawers; turned colmuns and feet

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57732

Accession Number: 1942.3833

Corner Chair

1/2 ROUND ARM W/APPLIED CREST; 3 TURNED STILES; 4 STRAIGHT LGS

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57733

Accession Number: 1942.3088

Square piano

Compass of FF to c3 (five octaves +). English double action without checks. One pedal on leg for dampers. Double strung throughout. Short soundboard. Case veneered and crossbanded with mahogany. Brass stringing sandwiched by dark wood. Gilt cast-lead moldings around case and edge of lid. Two nameboa...

Date: 1814-1815

Maker: Hayts, Babcock & Appleton (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 57734

Accession Number: 1942.3820

Side Chair

Rod back form; bamboo turnings; white

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Possibly Waterman, L. T. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 57735

Accession Number: 1942.4929

Chair

Lyre-splat, rounded stiles & crest; circular seat; cabriole frnt legs

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57736

Accession Number: 1942.3821

Chest of Drawers

Bowfront; 4 drawers with white glass knobs & french feet.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57737

Accession Number: 1942.4495

Mirror

Mirror. Gilded wood and gesso. Girandole form. Surmounted by crest in the form of a deer (stag), with ornamental tree in background. Applied shells mounted at sides and base.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: Heiligmann, Martin (Manufacturer)

Material: gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 57738

Accession Number: 1942.4468

Candlestand

Octagonal top; turned shaft; tripod legs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 57739

Accession Number: 1942.4421

Wall Mirror

Rectangular glass with bead & leaf border; basket of fruit; swag skirt.

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57740

Accession Number: 1942.4515

Dressing Table

Shaped top with concave sides; 6 turned legs; black/gold; 1 drawer.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, pine (wood)

GUSN: 57741

Accession Number: 1942.4507

Chair

Bird cage form; turned with box stretchers; black & gold.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 57742

Accession Number: 1942.4508

Blanket Chest

Hinged rectangular lid; dovetailed case with applied base molding

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57743

Accession Number: 1942.3084

Daybed

Daybed with four turned posts, straight rails with bead & reel molding. Turned head and foot spindles between posts. Dust ruffle and cushion upholstery matches other period textiles.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57744

Accession Number: 1942.1671

Easy Chair

Easy chair with arched crest, shaped wing and arm, straight legs. Red chintz upholstery features stripe composed of stylized hearts. Matches daybed dust ruffle and cushion (see 1942.1672).

Date: 1780-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 57745

Accession Number: 1942.4496

Rocking Chair

Thumb-back; bamboo trned arms & supports; turned base. lt stain

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57747

Accession Number: 1942.4498

Tall Case Clock

Arched head; 3 brass finials; painted dial; arched door.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 57748

Accession Number: 1942.3085

Candlestand

Oval top with indented corners; turned shaft; tripod base.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 57749

Accession Number: 1942.4443

Secretary

Fall front desk with six interior drawers and one exterior drawer; four reeded legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bird's-eye maple, pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 57750

Accession Number: 1942.4466

Table

Square top; 1 drawer; turned legs; made from object fragments.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57751

Accession Number: 1942.4479

Bed

4 turned & reeded posts with reeded cone finials; rolling pin hdbrd.

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57752

Accession Number: 1942.4452

Table

Rectangular top; 2 drawer; turned legs; made from object fragments.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57753

Accession Number: 1942.4450

Sewing Table

Narrow rectangular top with undulating gallery; 2 drawers; 4 reeded legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 57754

Accession Number: 1942.4458

Wall Mirror

Scroll pediment; rectangular mirrored glass; scalloped skirt.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: H., T. A. (Maker)

GUSN: 57755

Accession Number: 1942.3082

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