Historic New England

Armchair

Armchair with carved rosewood floral and scroll crest. Open arms. Molded arm supports, back frame, and front rail. Curved, molded legs with foliate ornamentation at knees. Front castors. Red upholstery with flowering urn and foliate leaf motif in green and pale yellow. Green, red, and gold gimp trim...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 43148

Accession Number: 1946.1016.2

Wall Fragment with Landscape

Wall fragment with landscape with gestural trees; red hipped-roof house in foreground; background has cluster of red and white houses. Frescoe on plaster, mounted on original laths

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: Porter, Rufus (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 43149

Accession Number: 1964.12

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43152

Accession Number: 1933.1959

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43158

Accession Number: 1927.1960

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43162

Accession Number: 1933.1961

Settee

Settee with tri-partite ovoid back and carved rosewood floral and scroll crests. Open arms. Deep, molded and scrolled rails, legs, and back frames. Upholstery has a flowering urn and foliate leaf motif in green and pale yellow on a red ground. Green, red, and gold gimp trim. No casters. Part of a pa...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 43163

Accession Number: 1946.1016.1

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43165

Accession Number: 1927.1962

Tray

Black, oblong, octagonal tray. Diaper or diamond pattern alternates with floral sprays around rim interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 43166

Accession Number: 1934.1962

Armchair

Armchair with carved rosewood floral and scroll crest. Open arms. Molded arm supports, back frame, and front rail. Curved, molded legs with foliate ornamentation at knees. Red upholstery with flowering urn and foliate leaf motif in green and pale yellow. Green, red, and gold gimp trim. No castors. P...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 43167

Accession Number: 1946.1016.3

Plate

Round pewter plate with flat rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 43168

Accession Number: 1963.391

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 43169

Accession Number: 1963.392A

Fork

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43170

Accession Number: 1963.392B

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43171

Accession Number: 1963.393

Message Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 43172

Accession Number: 1931.1963

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43173

Accession Number: 1933.1963

Tray

Oblong, octagonal tin tray.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 43174

Accession Number: 1934.1963

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43176

Accession Number: 1927.1964

Writing Tablet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 43177

Accession Number: 1931.1964

Tiddly-winks

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 43178

Accession Number: 1934.1964

Needlework Covered Kneeler

Needlework floral design kneeler.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 43179

Accession Number: 1932.2169

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43182

Accession Number: 1927.1965

Shawl

Cream wool printed w/ 2-1/4" intense blue border; center printed w/ speckled red & green plaid; square.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 43183

Accession Number: 1934.1965

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 43203

Accession Number: 1933.1966

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43204

Accession Number: 1934.1966

Military Hat

Black; top hat style w/ metal trimmings of eagle, star, 2 silver thread/coiled tassels, silver chain; lined w/ leather; painted wool; lid painted green.

Date: 1812-1839

Maker: John J. Low & Co. (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), wool (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 43205

Accession Number: 1988.209

Ewer

Earthenware ewer. Body tapers into narrow neck with an upturned mouth, dark green/black glaze, and circular foot. Handle missing.

Date: 1872-1889

Maker: Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 43207

Accession Number: 1934.1967

Top Hat

Top hat; brown; black gros grain ribbon (1" wide) at base of crown and around rolled brim; underside of brim is black twill; tan leather and silk and paper lining.

Date: 1888

Maker: White, Hat and Cap Manufacturer, A. J. (Manufacturer) Collins & Fairbanks Co. (Retailer)

Material: stitching, leather, molding (forming), paper (fiber product), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 43208

Accession Number: 1937.344

Decanter

A) Decanter: blown glass w/ wheel engraved border of leaves intertwined w/ striped curving band (at shoulder), engraved stars thru out. B) Stopper: scalloped faces and edge.

Date: 1715-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26036

Accession Number: 1966.1374.1AB

Decanter

A) Decanter: blown glass w/ wheel engraved border of leaves intertwined w/ striped curving band (at shoulder), engraved stars thru out. B) Stopper: scalloped faces and edge.

Date: 1715-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 26037

Accession Number: 1966.1374.2AB

Law book

Brown. Rectangular shape. "Acts & Laws for H.M. Provence...New Hampshire in New England"; "1696-1725" stamped on spine. Printed on title page "Sold by Eleazor Russell at his shop in Portsmouth".

Date: 1716-1726

Maker: Green, B. (Printer)

Material: leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26038

Accession Number: 1966.1375

Carpet

"Soumak"--type carpet. Blues and ivory on red background, geometric design; ends w/ fringe.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 26039

Accession Number: 1966.1376

Linen sample

Blue-green, yellow, white woven plain linen sample w/ three hemmed edges, one selvage.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 26040

Accession Number: 1966.1377

Sampler

Alphabet, numbers, "Esther Walker Wrought this Sampler in the 9 Year of her Age 1787. And one that dothin Wealth abound her Fortune is 10 000 L"

Date: 1787

Maker: Walker, Esther, b. 1778 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 26041

Accession Number: 1966.1378

Fireplace fender

Curved form w/ brass molding at top and bottom. Central wire network in diamond-swag-diamond pattern.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron alloy

GUSN: 26042

Accession Number: 1966.1379

Coat of Arms

Elaborate pencil sketch of Gilman Coat of Arms w/ booted leg in central cartouche w/ cross leaves and scroll at bottom w/ motto, "By the name of Gilman." Armoured head and arm w/ arrow amid feathers or feathered scroll at top. Black painted frame w/ plain moulding and inner gilt edge, under glass.

Date: 1837

Maker: Gilman, William Abbot (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment)

GUSN: 26043

Accession Number: 1966.1416

Andirons

Bulbous head w/ facetted central element. Numerous "turning"-like elements w/ incised lines and banding on neck and body. Square base w/ shaped apron and two modified scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron supports at back.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 26044

Accession Number: 1966.1431

Candlesticks

Square beaded socket. Columnar form w/ fluted base. Base w/ molded swag design over a central medallion (3 sides w/ sunflowers; 1 side w/ heraldic form of man's leg in stocking or nail armor.) Black leg= Gilman family crest.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26045

Accession Number: 1966.1438AB

Hearth brush

Turned handle w/ metal hood for hanging, tufts of horse hair inserted in holes of turned back.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: bristle, horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26046

Accession Number: 1979.6

Map

"An Exact Mapp/ of/ New England/ and New York"; marked "1702" in red pencil/ink. Hand colored. Grey marbilized paper strips on black wood frame; under glass.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Morden, Robert (Maker)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 26047

Accession Number: 1979.54

Ladle

Deep circular bowl with shallow lip. Dark brown slightly striated handle, twisted spiral at end with silver tip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 26048

Accession Number: 1979.57

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26049

Accession Number: 1979.58.1

Jamb hook

Cartouche-shaped mount w/ bulbous center and elongated lower end. "C" scroll arm ending in turned knob finial.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26050

Accession Number: 1979.58.2

Dinner bell

Dome-shaped bell form w/ flared mouth. Elongated shaped handle w/ dome-like knop. 3 bands/lines at mouth.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 26051

Accession Number: 1979.60

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26052

Accession Number: 1979.61.1

Quill pen

Feathers w/ shaped pointed tips; split to hold ink. Some ink residue.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 26053

Accession Number: 1979.61.2

Sander

Tapered cylindrical form w/ series of carved bands at top and bottom. Concave top, pierced design in form of 6-point star.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood

GUSN: 26054

Accession Number: 1979.62

Inkwell

A) Pen stand--circular flat base w/ cylindrical stand rising in center w/ circular lip w/ 5 holes for pens. Incised concentric line design. B) Well--domed hinged lid w/ ball knop. Cylindrical body that sits in center of stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26055

Accession Number: 1979.63AB

Halberd

Wrought shaped head w/ broad rounded blade at one end, curved tail, and spear-like blade at top. Set into iron ring at neck as join to wood pole handle (replacement). 19th c. tan silken tassel at neck.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26056

Accession Number: 1966.1347

Stand

Square top with canted corners. Octagonal central baluster support blocked at both ends. Cross-braced shaped feet. Dark red-brown stain.

Date: 1900-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26057

Accession Number: 1979.41

Cannonball

Cast spherical shape. Square 1/2" indentations at either end.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 26058

Accession Number: 1979.42

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