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Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany with maple loose seat frame. Serpentine crest rail. Pierced splat with Gothic tracery, carved columnar scrolls and central leaf motif H-pattern stretcher. Brackets under seat rail. Rests on Marlborough legs. Original web, linen, stuffing, and cover linen remain beneath twe...

Date: 1770

Maker: Bright, George, 1726-1805 (Furniture maker)

GUSN: 241989

Accession Number: 1980.75.2

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman pulling a four wheeled wicker carriage with a small child seated inside. Greek temple facade and flat topped fluted column in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block printed in g...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242026

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.1

Federal tea service

Fourteen piece Federal tea service with blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance. Includes: Teapot with lid; Sugar with cover; Creamer; Six handless cups; Five saucers

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 242147

Accession Number: 2010.35.1

Teapot with lid

One of a set of fourteen. Teapot with lid. Squat body with flared lip behind spout. Oval footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance. Lid has hat shaped finial and faceted sides, blue on blue floral and scroll pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242149

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.1AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with lid. Squat oval body with scalloped rim. Two foliate handles. Oval footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance. Lid has hat shaped finial and facetted sides, blue on blue floral and scroll pattern.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242154

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.2AB

Cream pitcher

Cream pitcher. Squat oval body with scalloped rim. Curved spout and handle. Oval footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242166

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.3

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242167

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.4

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242168

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.5

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup. Circular spot of dark blue ink just above eagle's ...

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242169

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.6

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242170

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.7

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242171

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.8

Teacup

Teacup, handless with circular footed base. Transfer printed blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Boston harbor in the distance around body. Blue floral and scroll border around inner rim. Eagle and shield printed on interior bottom of teacup.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242172

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.9

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242173

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.10

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242174

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.11

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242175

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.12

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242176

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.13

Saucer

Circular saucer, bowl shaped. Blue on blue eagle and shield pattern with Botston harbor in the distance printed on bottom and blue floral and scroll pattern printed on sides.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242177

Accession Number: 2010.35.1.14

Theorem Painting

Theorem painting, oil paint on linen. Depicts roses and rose buds. Matted and framed under glass.

Date: late 18th-early 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), linen (material)

GUSN: 242235

Accession Number: 1934.2853

Sampler

Two alphabet samplers sewn together, smaller one stitched to the front of the other; larger piece has five complete alphabets plus "ABC" and "A-W"; numbers "1-6"; each line of letters divided by rows of cross stitch; tan and brown on natural linen ground. Smaller piece has three complete alphabets; ...

Date: 1835

Maker: Little, Rebecca Woodruff Brown, b. 1828 (Embroiderer)

Material: linen (material), silk (fiber), cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242300

Accession Number: 1932.2466

No image available

Covered dish

Covered dish, Dedham Pottery, "Rabbit" pattern crackle ware.

Date: 1896-1943

Maker: Dedham Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 242580

Accession Number: 1923.355

Sampler

Cross stitch alphabet sampler; polychrome. Depicts a leopard at the foot. Stitched by Esther Green Stetson.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), embroidery (visual works), cross stitch

GUSN: 242595

Accession Number: 1933.6291

Sampler

Cross stitch sampler; sqaure with ivory linen ground; one alphabet, missing "J"; geometric cross stitch border; polychromatic, silk thread.

Maker: Hawks, Mary (Embroiderer)

Material: cross stitch, linen (material), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242596

Accession Number: 1933.6290

Needlework Picture

Framed needlework picture of Mt. Vernon on an ivory silk ground. Stitches used include: satin stitch and rice stitch.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242648

Accession Number: 1933.6265

Sampler

Cross stitch sampler, vertical rectangle; ivory linen ground; polychromatic; bird, animal and flower motifs, two crosses, one with a ladder with keys on either side; two crowns, one with initials below, the other with date below, geometric stripes on either side; one alphabet, missing "J".

Date: 1784

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cross stitch, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 242651

Accession Number: 1933.6260

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women in Empire gowns playing badminton. A dog lying on a blanket looks on. Floral arcade and half of a columned and domed gazebo appear in the background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block prin...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242875

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.2

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a group of three women in Empire dress, a child, and a man standing around a barrel (playing a game?) Half of a columned and domed gazebo appears in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block pri...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242876

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.3

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man wearing a turban and a woman in a bonnet standing in the bottom left corner. Stone steps lead up to a structure hung with scalloped and tasseled curtains. Part of a dragon fountain appears in bottom right corner. Panel framed by a l...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242877

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.4

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a woman in a bonnet, Empire dress and shawl standing in bottom right corner. Part of a dragon fountain appear at bottom left. Stone steps lead up to a structure hung with scalloped and tasseled curtains. Panel framed by a leafy arch at to...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242878

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.5

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Narrow strip placed over window. Five small fragments were glued together to create a strip with blue ground and clumps of brown leaves and both ends and in center. Block printed in grisaille on blue ground. Original manufacturer and designer are unkno...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242879

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.6

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts two women in Empire gowns playing badminton. A dog lying on a blanket looks on. Floral arcade and half of a columned and domed gazebo appear in the background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like columns on sides. Block prin...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242880

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.7

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a group of three women in Empire dress, a child, and a man standing around a barrel (playing a game?) Half of a columned and domed gazebo in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on left side [column on righ...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242881

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.8

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Narrow strip placed over window. Four small fragments were glued together to create a strip with blue ground and clumps of brown leaves at left end and in center. Block printed in grisaille on blue ground. Original manufacturer and designer are unknown...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242883

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.9

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Panel depicts a man and woman kissing. They are seated back to back on the ground in the bottom right corner. Another man kneeling on an Empire chair is applauding. A dog is running away at bottom left. A stone railing with squat vase shaped balusters ...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242886

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.10

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a four wheeled wicker carriage with a small child seated inside [other half is 2010.27.1.13]. Greek temple facade in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on left side [column on right has been cu...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242888

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.11

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper "Palais-Royal" pattern. Rectangular panel placed over door. Ten small fragments were glued together to create a panel with blue ground and urn shaped tree in center. Tree is comprised of parts of the leafy arches and tree like columns. Block printed in grisaille on blue groun...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242889

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.12

"Palais-Royal" Wallpaper Panel

French Scenic wallpaper panel "Palais-Royal" pattern. Half panel depicts a woman pulling on a handle [other half is 2010.27.1.11]. Flat topped fluted column in background. Panel framed by a leafy arch at top and tree like column on right side [column on left has been cut off]. Pattern identical to 2...

Date: 1805-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 242923

Accession Number: 2010.27.1.13

No image available

Portrait of Anna Wheatland

Oval miniature painting of Anna Wheatland. Watercolor paint on ivory disc. Anna is wearing a dark pink coat with brown fur collar. Dark teal background. Plain metal frame with open back. In Black, Starr & Frost box-box not original

Maker: Phillips, Anna Pingree Wheatland, 1870-1938 (Portrait sitter)

Material: watercolor (paint), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 241481

Accession Number: 2006.44.3525

No image available

Vase

Cylinder shaped pierced metal vase with rolled rim. Painted enamel decoration in yellow, pink, blue, and green. Three yellow medallions with black painted Arabic script.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 241482

Accession Number: 2006.44.3526

No image available

Spoon

Commemorative silver spoon inscribed "Sept. 27, 1907" [Stephen Phillips' birthday]. Handle engraved with "September" and morning glories and a hand holding a pair of scales.

Date: 1907

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 241483

Accession Number: 2006.44.3527

No image available

Bowl

Copper bowl with uneven rim. Metallic red painted finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 241484

Accession Number: 2006.44.3528

No image available

Bronze sculpture

Bronze sculpture of a barrel [A] with removable lid [B]. Barrel sits on a circular base surrounded by a shovel, pitcher, and basin. Lid has a sword handle sticking out of the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 241485

Accession Number: 2006.44.3529AB

No image available

Dressing case

Rectangular teak box with decorative brass trim. Top cover folds up to expose mirror. Single drawer under mirror with brass leaf shaped drawer pulls. Brass handles on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: teak (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 241486

Accession Number: 2006.44.3530

Dwarf Tall Case Clock

Dwarf tall case clock. Arched top with fretwork between three plinths with solid cast brass urn-shaped finials. White enameled face behind arched glass door. Spandrels with shields painted red, white and blue. Basket of flowers painted on lunette. Arabic numerals. Inscribed by maker. Plain swellled...

Date: 1819

Maker: Wilder, Joshua, 1786-1860 (Clockmaker) Attributed to White, Abiel, 1766-1844 (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), crotch mahogany, eastern white pine (wood), veneer, brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 241487

Accession Number: 1999.277

Dressing Table

Dressing table. Overhanging top veneered in four panels surrounded by herringbone inner border. Thumbnail molding on front and sides. Rectangular case encloses two drawers over three drawers. All drawers with veneer surrounded with inlaid herringbone borders. U-shaped Inlay border around two to...

Date: 1730-1745

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), veneer, eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 241488

Accession Number: 1942.1228

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Chippendale-style side chair; birch; three slats echo the chest; Marlborough base; upholstered seat with two rows of decorative tacks across the front and around the sides; six perpendicular tacks at each corner at the front.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), secondary wood, cloth, tacks

GUSN: 241489

Accession Number: 1985.695

Painted Blanket Chest

Grain-painted blanket chest; white pine.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: eastern white pine (wood), paint (coating)

GUSN: 241490

Accession Number: 1959.1329

Chest-on-Chest

Chippendale-style, mahogany bonnet-top chest-on-chest; undulating oxbow-shaped base; three twisted flame finials. The two ouside finials do not have urns. Segmental arches at the top of the oxbow in the upper most drawer of the base combine crisp edges on the two convex areas with a gradually diss...

Date: 1764-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 241491

Accession Number: 1958.79

Portrait of David Spear

Bust-length portrait of David Spear, a Boston merchant, in white wig, with landscape to the right in the background. Oil on Canvas.

Date: 1775-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paintings (visual works)

GUSN: 241497

Accession Number: 2002.1

Bust of Ella Lowell Lyman (1837-1894)

White marble bust of Ella Lowell Lyman (A). Classical female form with hair pulled back in a braided bun. Bell flowers in her hair.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: sculpture (visual work)

GUSN: 241498

Accession Number: 2002.21AB

Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers; four drawers; undulating skirt; string inlay at the top of the skirt; slightly splayed feet; eliptical brasses.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 241502

Accession Number: 1942.1478