Historic New England

Washstand

Washstand with a seven spindle back, a shelf, and a bamboo turned base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59717

Accession Number: 1942.3221

Cupboard

Cupboard with three open shelves over four drawers flanked by two doors.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59718

Accession Number: 1942.3222

Cupboard

Flat top cupboard with a pair of arched doors above a single door.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59719

Accession Number: 1942.3223

Box

Square box with a hinged lid, extended and rounded backboard, and a circular nail hole.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59720

Accession Number: 1942.3224

Box

Rectangular box with curved sides and a tall rear section with a nail hole.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59721

Accession Number: 1942.3225

Stool

Oval top stool with a pierced hand hold, straight splayed legs, and red stain.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59722

Accession Number: 1942.3226

Side Chair

Sevne spindle fan back chair with traces of black paint.

Date: 1785-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 59723

Accession Number: 1942.3228

Side Chair

Six spindle back side chair with a straight crest and bamboo turnings.

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood), poplar (wood)

GUSN: 59724

Accession Number: 1942.3229

Side Chair

Seven spindle hoop back side chair with traces of black and green paint.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59725

Accession Number: 1942.3230

Side Chair

Fan back side chair with a turned base and traces of white, balck, and green paint.

Date: 1780-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59726

Accession Number: 1942.3231

Settle

Settle with a curved back and sea, arched handholds, and a quilted cushion.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59727

Accession Number: 1942.3232.1AB

Footstool

Rectangular top with straight skirt, two single board feet with a cutout, and a dark brown finish.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Possibly Bess, J. F. (Maker)

GUSN: 59728

Accession Number: 1942.3233

Bench

Rectangular top bench with four splayed legs.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59729

Accession Number: 1942.3234

Footstool

Rectangular top and skirt, cut corners, single board feet with a triangle cutout.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59730

Accession Number: 1942.3235

Easy chair with scalloped crest rail. Colonial Revival. Board back, wings, and arms. Drop-in spring seat. Blue quilted upholstery. Traces of white or yellow paint on refinished boards stained reddish brown.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59731

Accession Number: 1942.3236

Wing Chair

Easy chair with curved crest rail. Back, wings, and arms composed of repurposed boards. Drop-in spring seat with wooden frame. Blue quilted cushion upholstery.

Date: 1917

Maker: Attributed to Poole, Frederick, 1900-1910 (Maker)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59732

Accession Number: 1942.3237

Footstool

Rectangular top footstool with a beaded edge, two single board feet with an ogee cutout.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59733

Accession Number: 1942.3238

Candlestand

Candlestand with two candle arms, a circular top, a turned shaft, and tripod base.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59734

Accession Number: 1942.3239

Rocking Chair

Tablet back rocking chair with scroll arms, bamboo legs and stretchers, and a cushion with a red and geen geometric pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59735

Accession Number: 1942.3240

Armchair

Six spindle back armchair with a serpentine crest, splint seat, and traces of red and black paint.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), hickory (wood)

GUSN: 59736

Accession Number: 1942.3241

Salt Box

Red stained, rectangular salt box with an arched back, a hole for hanging, and a hinged lid.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59737

Accession Number: 1942.3242

Candlestand

Octagonal top candlestand with an adjustable shaft and a cross footed base, painted red-brown.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 59738

Accession Number: 1942.3244

Wall Mirror

Rectangular frame with angled mirrors forming two faces.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59739

Accession Number: 1942.3245

Table

Rectangular top table with four square splayed legs and box stretchers.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59740

Accession Number: 1942.3246

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59741

Accession Number: 1942.3248.1

Silhouette

Silhouette depiction of a child, negative cut, bust length profile, facing left, detail delineated. One of a pair.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59742

Accession Number: 1942.3248.2

Silhouette

This double-cut (shoulder area cut separately from the head) silhouette is a bust-length profile of a man. The uncut areas of his coat, green waistcoat, stock (a type of neck tie that buckled in back), and hair are all detailed in watercolor and india ink.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: R., S. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 59743

Accession Number: 1942.3249

Portrait of a Man

Full-length profile portrait of a man wearing a black coat and yellow pants with a cane and a top hat. Framed.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59744

Accession Number: 1942.3252

"The Indian King"

Full-length frontal view image of a Native American with arms outstretched in an oval surround. Framed.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59745

Accession Number: 1942.3253

Landscape Picture

Rural scene of a salt-box type house at crossroads surrounded by fall foliage. Framed.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59746

Accession Number: 1942.3254

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with four lights, a hinged door, and a triangular chimney with a strap handle. Electrified.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 59747

Accession Number: 1942.3255

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with three pierced lights, one glazed and hinged door, and a handle.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59748

Accession Number: 1942.3258

Sconce

Sconce with a semi-circle base and a rectangular back plate with a half round crimped top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59749

Accession Number: 1942.3259

Candlestick

Wooden rectangular candlestick with a block base, vertical and horizontal frame supports.

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59750

Accession Number: 1942.3260

Rushlight Holder

Circular base with a spiral twisted shaft and arm with a candle socket and rush clamp.

Date: 1720-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59751

Accession Number: 1942.3261

Candlesnuffer

Scissor style candle snuffer with rounded finder holes and a pointed end.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59752

Accession Number: 1942.3262

Electrified Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a red frame, three glazed lights with wire cages, and a hinged door. Electrified.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59753

Accession Number: 1942.3263

Candle Holder

Adjustable double arm on circular base with three feet.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 59754

Accession Number: 1942.3264

Lantern

Large cylindrical lantern with a conical top, allover piercing, and a hinged door.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 59755

Accession Number: 1942.3265

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59756

Accession Number: 1942.3266

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black and red.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 59757

Accession Number: 1942.3267

Sconce

Rectangular backplate with a crimped semi-circular shelf with a socket. Painted black.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 59758

Accession Number: 1942.3268

Candelabra

Conical candelabra with two rings holding candle sockets on a faceted base.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59759

Accession Number: 1942.3269

Lantern

Rectangular lantern with a wide board frame stained green, four glazed sides, and a hinged door.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59760

Accession Number: 1942.3270

Candlestick

Candlestick with a conical weighted base, dished bobeche, and a cylindrical shaft with a push-up lever. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59761

Accession Number: 1942.3271.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a conical weighted base, dished bobeche, and a cylindrical shaft with a push-up lever. One of a pair.

Date: 1820-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59762

Accession Number: 1942.3271.2

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60822

Accession Number: 1942.2642.8

Mirror Knob

Round amber-colored mirror knob with a star motif and metal trim. One of a set of nine.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 60823

Accession Number: 1942.2642.9

Table Cover

Rectangular table scarf printed in an allover design of red, blue, and yellow with a border.

Date: 1820-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 60824

Accession Number: 1942.2643

Portrait of Petrarch

Bust-length portrait of a man; three-quarter view; orange toga over head; olive and acanthus wreaths.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: AFTER Bergeret (Maker) Noel & Massele (Engraver) Desnoyers, Augte. (Publisher)

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

GUSN: 60825

Accession Number: 1942.2646

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