Historic New England

Board, Backgammon, Checkers

Playing boards for checkers or backgammon in a rectangular case with a molded edge and hinged lid. With eleven disk playing pieces.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69964

Accession Number: 1969.2976

Knife Box

Serpentine frnt; angled lid with patera motif, star inside; brn

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 69965

Accession Number: 1969.2977

Trinket Box

Coffer-shpd; fig'd wood, drk trim; hngd lid, paw ft; ring handles

Date: 1815-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), laminating, leather, maple (wood)

GUSN: 69966

Accession Number: 1969.2978

Fire Screen

Black fire screen with 3 ball feet, triangle base with concave sides, and oval screen-empty

Date: 1815-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69967

Accession Number: 1969.2979

Wall Mirror

Flt ovrhang cornice; flank fluted cols; lily/acanth panel; gry

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, mirrors, oak (wood), painting (coating), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 69968

Accession Number: 1969.2981

Wall Clock

Banjo-type; circular face; trapez case; 1/2 round mold; rectangular base, door

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cherry (wood), enameling, mahogany (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), veneering, Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 69969

Accession Number: 1969.2982

Electric Lamp

Figure of god Mercury holding gilded staff and torch; square base

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 69970

Accession Number: 1969.3085

Kitchen Table

Table. Mahogany. Overhanging rectangular top with beaded edge; one drawer with round wooden pull. Four rectangular stretchers. Rests on ring-and-vase-turned legs.

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69971

Accession Number: 1969.3087

Fancy Chair

Turned crest with central pillow; two bowed slats; turned front stretcher

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69972

Accession Number: 1969.3088

Chair

Square back; pierced splat; black fig seat; cylindrical front legs

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), hair, upholstering

GUSN: 69973

Accession Number: 1969.3089

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69974

Accession Number: 1969.3091.1

Chair

White with gold decor; double dowel crest with three octagonal medallions; turned legs

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69975

Accession Number: 1969.3091.2

Letter Rack

Red; rectangular, carved sides, graduated slots, pen rest

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69976

Accession Number: 1969.3094

Hand Mirror

Circular frame; geometric border; winged goddess relief handle

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, mirrors, plating (metal coating), glass (material)

GUSN: 69977

Accession Number: 1969.3095

Desk Set

Grn rectangular blotter with fold cvr; strage pockets left; ink well

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 69978

Accession Number: 1969.3193

Easy Chair

Ylw-grn; tufted; round bk; contin arms; serpent seat rail; crvd legs

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 69979

Accession Number: 1969.3223

Eyeglasses

Lt tarnish; ovoid lenses; collapsable earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69980

Accession Number: 1969.3237.1

Eyeglass Case

Drk blue; rectangular; flap lid; incised pattern

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69981

Accession Number: 1969.3237.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; thin ear pieces; curved

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69982

Accession Number: 1969.3238.1

Eyeglass Case

Orig. black; rectangular; rounded end; flap lid

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69983

Accession Number: 1969.3238.2

Eyeglasses

Silver; oval lenses; extremely thin, bowed earpieces

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 69984

Accession Number: 1969.3239.1

Eyeglass Case

Red; rectangular; tapered end flap lid; gilded outline

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, leather

GUSN: 69985

Accession Number: 1969.3239.2

Cutter

Siver; crvd spring handles, ax shpd pinching blades; safetycach

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 69986

Accession Number: 1969.3240

Sleigh or French Bed. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. French brass or ormolu mounts. Original maple casters, cherry supports screwed to side rails to support bed frame. Rectangular headboard and footboard; flanked by four half columns with gilded capitals on each side of headboard and footboard; o...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: Vose, Isaac, Sr., 1767-1823 (Cabinetmaker) Vose, Isaac, Jr., 1794-1872 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), maple (wood), gilt bronze, veneering

GUSN: 69987

Accession Number: 1969.3260

Table

Red rectangular top, round ends; x-crossed ebonized pseud0 bamboo legs; straight

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Possibly Dreypolcher, Charles, Jr. (Maker)

Material: staining, ebony (color), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69988

Accession Number: 1969.3289

Bassinet

Wrought iron bassinet with canopy and side curtains of bright blue glazed chintz.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Leon Marcotte & Co. (Retailer)

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), painting (coating), chintz

GUSN: 69989

Accession Number: 1969.3518

Table

Square top table with applied Mediterranian scene; folding curule legs; turned stretch.

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: National Wood Products (Maker)

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

GUSN: 69790

Accession Number: 1969.4511

Typewriter

Corona typewriter in black, hinged case, with cleaning brush, key, instruction manual, and gray pad.

Date: 1920-1932

Maker: L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriter (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), steel (alloy), textiles, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69791

Accession Number: 1969.1765

Curtain Rod

Hollow, cylin; ball ends with wooden ends; 11 rings

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69792

Accession Number: 1969.4521.1

Curtain Rod

Hollow, cylin; ball ends with wooden ends; 11 rings

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69793

Accession Number: 1969.4521.2

Curtain Rod

Hollow, cylin; ball ends with wooden ends; 11 rings

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 69794

Accession Number: 1969.4521.3

Ashtray

Light patina; scallop shell, dragon fly

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 69795

Accession Number: 1969.1770

Dish

Light patina; footed; oval scallop shell; leaf handle; eagle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 69796

Accession Number: 1969.1771

Sheath

Rectangular shaft with 1 opening; flint box on top; dash & star motifs

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), chasing

GUSN: 69797

Accession Number: 1969.1772

Sealing Wax Stand

Med patina; cabriole legs, hoof feet; pierced tray; hingedpincer

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), wire

GUSN: 69798

Accession Number: 1969.1773

Oil Lamp

Grn patina; footed; 2 wick trays; pierced flange; satyr finial

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), patina (condition)

GUSN: 69799

Accession Number: 1969.1775

Pipe

Bulbous body, 3 stems, 1 opium; boomerang case; silver hardware

Date: 1925-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: Bakelite (TM), bark (plant material), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), leather, velvet (fabric weave), satin, silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 69800

Accession Number: 1969.1777

Mustard Spoon

Med patina; oval well; cylin handle; banded with finial

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 69801

Accession Number: 1969.1780

Pipe

Pipe bowl in black, soft stone with carved classical motifs.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 69802

Accession Number: 1969.1781

Cream Pitcher

Lt patina; footed, apple shaperd body, flared lip; "L" handle

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), pressing

GUSN: 69803

Accession Number: 1969.1782

Pail

Drk patina; cylin; wire handle; fleur-de-lys

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), wrought

GUSN: 69804

Accession Number: 1969.1783

Pin Box

Pink, white, and tourquoise pin box with a cylindar body; ribbon and floral interlace; domed lid

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Sampson, Edme, & Co. (Maker) AFTER Sevres (Maker)

Material: porcelain, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69805

Accession Number: 1969.1784

Multiple Use Brush

Lt brown; turned handle, red tip; cylin brush, blond bristles

Date: 1923

Maker: Whiting-Adams (Maker)

Material: hair, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69806

Accession Number: 1969.1785

Cigarette Box

Gld, black, red; rectangular, 6 panel japanese l. scp; floral border

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69807

Accession Number: 1969.1788

Cover

Rectangular with oval openings on three sides; blue border; white cover; gold trim.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Mappin & Webb Ltd. (Maker)

Material: cardboard, enameling, silver (metal)

GUSN: 69808

Accession Number: 1969.1789

Set Fishhook

Grn, bk format; pocket pages holding flies; leather strap

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), leather, paper (fiber product), thread

GUSN: 69809

Accession Number: 1969.1790

Cigar Case

Red, black, green; tartan plaid; rectangular ; flush lid

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: Mc Donald (Maker)

Material: laminating, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 69810

Accession Number: 1969.1791

Wallet

Maroon, brn interior; rectangular; book format

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silver (metal)

GUSN: 69811

Accession Number: 1969.1792

Cigar Case

Brown, gold, blue interior; rectangular, book format, Codman family crest

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Poole, Henry (Maker)

Material: leather, silk (textile), metal

GUSN: 69812

Accession Number: 1969.1794

Cigar Case

Rust, black, red interior; rectangular with bracket accents; book format

Date: 1880-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 69813

Accession Number: 1969.1795

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