Historic New England

Landscape Panel

Large landscape with trees running horizontally across the width of the board, dog chasing fox at lower right, door at lower left.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67160

Accession Number: 1964.13

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

Candlestick

No description

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67083

Accession Number: 1974.324A

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Pointed oval shape with four ball feet and a pierced fluting.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67087

Accession Number: 1974.327

Teapot

Round body on four feet; rectangular handle; ball finial.

Date: 1895-1898

Maker: Middletown Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67088

Accession Number: 1974.326

Food Cover

Oval lid with handle. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67089

Accession Number: 1970.26

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Colonial pattern.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67090

Accession Number: 1974.295

Butter Dish

Circular base; oval dish with removable tray and swivel cover; round knobs.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67091

Accession Number: 1935.1439AB

Sauceboat

No description

Date: 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67092

Accession Number: 1922.949

Mug

Flared up from base; C-curve handle.

Date: 1848-1857

Maker: Lincoln & Foss (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67093

Accession Number: 1921.305

Porringer

Keyhole handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67094

Accession Number: 1948.80

Mug

Straight-sided with applied bands, elongated C-curve handle.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), casting (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67095

Accession Number: 1968.21

Beaker

Round beaker with undecorated surface.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Arnold, Thomas, ca. 1739-1828 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67096

Accession Number: 1927.86.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Rectangular with rounded ends. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67097

Accession Number: 1934.18.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Kidney shaped with a floral design. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67098

Accession Number: 1934.14

Loving Cup

Silver footed loving cup. Dual curved handles and a flared rim. Overall foliate motif.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67099

Accession Number: 1930.762

Toast Rack

4 ball feet support 6 hinged slots with round arcades. Width varies.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67100

Accession Number: 1969.2461

Luncheon Knives

A set of ten. Silver luncheon knives with ivory handles. Rounded blade with applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67101

Accession Number: 1969.3596.1-.10

Wine Cooler

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67102

Accession Number: 1969.2210.1

Splat

Flat with both ends tenoned; carving includes stylized fret, foliate and patera.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67103

Accession Number: 1916.121

BALUSTER

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; single twist.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67104

Accession Number: 1959.289A

Baluster

Round, with tan/yellow/gold paint; top end is angled, with two cut nail ends.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67105

Accession Number: 1960.12D

BALUSTER

Square dowel at base; turned section surmounted by sharply tapering shaft.

Date: 1849

Maker: Sykes, Henry A., Mr. (Architect)

Material: mahogany (wood), staining, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 67106

Accession Number: 1970.9

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