Historic New England

Letter Rack

Rectangular base; stepped sides; arched bk; 2 dividers; stmpd gold deco

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, paper (fiber product), stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70314

Accession Number: 1969.2225

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figures on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), upholstering

GUSN: 70315

Accession Number: 1969.2226.1

Chair

Serpentine carved crest; grdn with figuress on back; serpentine seat rail; cabriole legs

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Aristide (Upholsterer)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), hemp (fiber), horsehair, upholstering

GUSN: 70316

Accession Number: 1969.2226.2

Chest of Drawers

Rectangular chest of drawers with a mirror, turned supportss; white rectangular top; 2 short drawers, 3 long; applied molding.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), mirrors, red cedar (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70317

Accession Number: 1969.2227

Carved back and arms, curule legs; turned stretchers. This chair is a type known as a "Glastonbury chair." Based on 16th century English chairs, these were widely reproduced in the late nineteenth century.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), leather

GUSN: 70318

Accession Number: 1969.2228

Washstand

Rectangular white top; knee-hole, 4 drawers, applied carved handles; stretcher with two circles at center.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Possibly Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), marble (rock), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 70319

Accession Number: 1969.2229

Wardrobe

Wardrobe. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Angular pediment with overhanging cornice. Two-paneled doors. Doors surmount base that encloses two rectangular drawers with round mahogany pulls. Rests on bun feet.

Date: 1835-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 70320

Accession Number: 1969.2230

Bookcase

Shpd crst; rectangular; 4 shlvs; lwr comprt; bracket feet; pierced sides

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70321

Accession Number: 1969.2231

Fireplace Shovel

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; cylindrical shaft; bell-shaped body

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70322

Accession Number: 1969.2232.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast hndl; bell, ovoid shps; 2 hngd cylindrical shafts; flt circular ends

Date: 1800-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70323

Accession Number: 1969.2232.2

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70324

Accession Number: 1969.2233.1

Fireset Stand

Triangle with canted corners; round front; 4 ball feet; raised edge

Date: 1900-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy), metal

GUSN: 70325

Accession Number: 1969.2233.2

Fire Screen

Wire mesh; 4 flding, hngd panels; 2 bale handles

Date: 1875-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), steel (alloy), metal, wire

GUSN: 70326

Accession Number: 1969.2234

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70327

Accession Number: 1969.2235.1

Andiron

Ball and ring finial, log stop; cabriole legs

Date: 1825-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 70328

Accession Number: 1969.2235.2

Fireplace Broom

Black handle fireplace broom with sausage range and ball turnings; blue bristles and a blue ribbon

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 70329

Accession Number: 1969.2236

Bed

Arched head & foot boards; applied moldings; str side rail

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70330

Accession Number: 1969.2242

Washstand

Square white top; 1 drawer; large hinge door; 2 shelves; carved applied decorations.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: Hixon, Edward (Maker)

Material: black walnut (wood), carving (processes), marble (rock)

GUSN: 70331

Accession Number: 1969.2243

Lounge

Sinuous back, serpentine seat rail; scroll arm; tufted; red, yellow, white floral jacquard upholstery over earlier printed cotton (visible on arm).

Date: 1830-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), wood (plant material), upholstering

GUSN: 70332

Accession Number: 1969.2244

Handkerchief Box

Square; accordion sides; blue lining; carved buckles; footed; Handkerchieves

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pearl (animal material), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70333

Accession Number: 1969.2246

Scarab

Lt brown; oval; beetle with hieroglyphics on base

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 70334

Accession Number: 1969.2247

Brush Holder

Blue, white; octagonal; stylized plants and brocade panels

Date: 1924-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70335

Accession Number: 1969.2248

Cigarette Box

Rectangular; blond string inlay; hinged lid with inside mirror

Date: 1830-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), laminating, mirrors, paper (fiber product), rosewood (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 70336

Accession Number: 1969.2249

Letter Box

Black letter box with gilt trim, a rectangular, hinged slant top lid, and compartments

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Dyus & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, leather, paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70337

Accession Number: 1969.2250

Chaise Volante or Ballroom Chair

Wd crest with shpd ends; 1 bowtie slat; turned frnt legs/strectcher

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 70137

Accession Number: 1969.4410

Windsor Side Chair

Birdcage Windsor side chair painted black with a shaped plank seat with an incised outline and seven bamboo turned spindles.

Date: 1785-1814

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70138

Accession Number: 1969.4411

Card Table

Circ, revers top; green, black; lacks base; leather remnants

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: baize, leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70139

Accession Number: 1969.4428

Cheval Mirror

Rectangular with smicirc top, molded frame; rectangular tresle base, ft; stiles

Date: 1875-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), mirrors, glass (material)

GUSN: 70140

Accession Number: 1969.4429

Windsor Chair

Balloon back Windsor side chair with a continuous crest, five turned spindles, round front legs, and urn and ring turned stretchers.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 70141

Accession Number: 1969.4470

Windsor Chair

Balloon back Windsor side chair with a continuous crest, five turned spindles, round front legs, and urn and ring turned stretchers.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 70142

Accession Number: 1969.4475

Stool

Tall; circular plank seat; 4 turned splayed legs; 12 stretch; nat finis

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 70143

Accession Number: 1969.4485

Towel Rack

Wht; 1/2 round feet with stretch; metal bar; u stile tops with bars

Date: 1891-1914

Maker: F. A. Walker & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: painting (coating), metal

GUSN: 70144

Accession Number: 1969.4543

Towel Rack

Wht; turned stiles, bttm supp; pln stretch; medial bar; ball feet

Date: 1860-1884

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 70145

Accession Number: 1969.4544

Candlestand

Serp edge top; supp cleat; cylindrical shaft; angular tripod feet

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 70146

Accession Number: 1969.4545

Windsor Chair

Bow back Windsor chair with two turned spindles remaining and a plank seat.

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70147

Accession Number: 1969.4546

Rocking Chair

Round contin bk; serp seat rail; ring turned frnt legs /stretch

Date: 1865-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), caning

GUSN: 70148

Accession Number: 1969.4558

Chair

Bowback, with small arms; serpantine seat rail; cross stretch; splayed front legs

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70149

Accession Number: 1969.4548

Rocking Chair

Bowbk, stylized splat; serp seat rail; x stretchs; rockers

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), Masonite (TM), rattan

GUSN: 70150

Accession Number: 1969.4547

Plant Stand

Light brown; cylindrical top by six wedges; three legs flared at the bottom; lower shelf

Date: 1924-1949

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70151

Accession Number: 1969.4743

Desk

Rectangular panel top with central wrinting surface; central knee-hole; carved pulls.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), imitation leather

GUSN: 70152

Accession Number: 1969.4758

Portable Toilet

Rectangular; panel. sds; fold lid; casters; pocket for paper

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 70153

Accession Number: 1969.4764

Potty Chair

Square lid, hinged; hinged seat with hole; white pot; rectangular posts to shaped legs

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, oak (wood)

GUSN: 70154

Accession Number: 1969.4835

Table

Rectangular top with 2 cleats secured with screws

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70155

Accession Number: 1969.4876.1

Saw Horse Bases

2 splayed legs screwed into cross-piece, unfinished

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70156

Accession Number: 1969.4876.2

Saw Horse Bases

2 splayed legs screwed into cross-piece, unfinished

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 70157

Accession Number: 1969.4876.3

Needlepoint Screen

Screen (mesh canvas) used for needlepoint work.

Maker: unknown

Material: mesh

GUSN: 70158

Accession Number: 1969.19102

Electric Lamp

Ivory, gilded; circular base; curvilinear; foliated; candlestick form

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 70159

Accession Number: 1969.1825.2

Cup and Saucer

Quatrafoil edge; indigo; gold foliate decoration

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 70160

Accession Number: 1969.1898

Butter Plate

Pnk, green, white; serrated, beaded, glt rim; florica danica pattern

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 70161

Accession Number: 1969.1924

Cachepot

Ivory, brown, blue; urn-shapd, fruit handles; wreath; French royal insignia

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: Niderviller (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 70162

Accession Number: 1969.1939.2

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