Common Parlor - Click on an image for more info on the object.
oid0003: Dixwell, Esther Sargent, portrait of (1776-1865) 1/2 length
Dixwell, Esther Sargent (1776-1855)
first cousin once removed, via Epes & Dorcas Sargent
oil on wood panel
by Alexander, Francis (1800-1880) in 1825

Subject

A daughter of Judith's 1st cousin, Epes Sargent, and Dorcas Babson Sargent. Her sister was Henrietta.



Granddaughter of Epes (1721), Judith's uncle. Married John Dixwell who was a physician in Boston - Father, Epes (1748) Gloucester, was engaged in shipping trades and served as a delegate to the Convention for forming the State Constitution (1779)



Donated by Brewer, Arthur or Nina Owen loan in 1956? in 1956

oid0003
oid0014: Parish, Mary Sargent (1829-1912); marble bust
Parish, Mary Sargent (1829-1912)
Grandniece: Daughter of George Washington Sargent, son of Gov. Winthrop Sargent
marble
by Powers, Hiram (1805-1873) (attributed to) in unknown year

Subject

was the daughter of George Washington Sargent. Her first marriage was to Henry Postlethwaite Duncan, son of Stephen Duncan, a Mississippi planter and Catherine Bingaman (Julia Maria Sargent married into this family) of Natchez. Hence she was known as Mary Sargent Duncan at one time. Her second husband was George Parish, a Hamburg merchant, who carried on his business in the US for many years. When George died, Mary lived in his large country place in Senftenberg, Bohemia. There were no children.



Donated by Longcope, Mrs. Janet 1886-1974 in 1946

oid0014
oid0059: Dixwell, Dr. John, portrait of (1777-1834) 1/2 length
Dixwell, Dr. John (1777-1834)
first cousin's (once removed) husband
oil on canvas
by Frothingham, James (1786-1864) in circa 1817
Creator

is noted for his beautifully detailed faces. An example are the lovely highlights and shadows of Henrietta Sargent portrait.



Subject

A physician who practiced in Boston. He married Esther Sargent in 1805.



Married Esther Sargent in 1805,



Donated by Dargel, Dorothy Owen through Sargent Bradlee in 1961

oid0059
oid0137_A_B: Candlesticks (2) Sheffield with gadrooned decoration. (silverplate)
Candlesticks
silverplate
by an unknown creator in circa 1790

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0137_A_B
oid0200: Canton Punch Bowl.
Punch Bowl
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0200
oid0201: Salt Trencher. Blue stone china.
Salt Trencher
stone china
by an unknown creator in mid 1800s

Donated by Gilmore, Mrs. Mary in Unknown

oid0201
oid0202: Cream Pot. Canton ware.
Cream Pot
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0202
oid0203: Tea Caddy. Canton ware. Hexagonal shape.
Tea Caddy
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0203
oid0204: Tea Pot. Canton ware.
Tea Pot
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in 1st half 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0204
oid0205: Coffee Pot. Canton ware.
Coffee Pot
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in mid 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0205
oid0206: Platter. Canton ware.
Platter
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in 1st half 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0206
oid0207: Kettle stand. Canton ware. Paper label on back: " S.K. Co. No 994 Made in China"
Kettle Stand
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0207
oid0208: Ewer. Wine/water Carafe. Canton ware. (mended extensively). Brought from China by Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793), Judith Sargent's father.
Carafe
porcelain, Canton
by an unknown creator in 2nd quarter 1800s

brought from China by Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793), Judith Sargent's father.



Donated by Sargent, Mrs. Winthrop in unknown

oid0208
oid0210: Pitcher. Canton ware.
Pitcher
porcelain, Canton
by Uknown; Chinese in early 1800s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0210
oid0212: Pitcher. Helmet shaped. Chinese export ware. (green & gold decoration)
Pitcher
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1810

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0212
oid0215: Pitcher. White porcelain cream pitcher with polychrome floral decoration (pink, orange & green)
Pitcher
porcelain
by an unknown creator in circa 1810; English

Donated by Downes, Mrs. Helen in Unknown

oid0215
oid0216: Pitcher. Soft paste cream pitcher with polychrome floral decoration on ribbed body.
Pitcher
ceramic, Pearlware
by an unknown creator in circa 1830

Donated by Downes, Mrs. Helen B. in unknown

oid0216
oid0217_A_B: Plates (2). Polychrome Staffordshire with raised fruit & flower panels.
Plates
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1840

set of 2 with raised fruit & flower panels.



Donated by Knowles, Alice in Unknown

oid0217_A_B
oid0219: Soup plate. Famille rose decoration. (See item # 235 -- same design).
Soup Plate
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1770

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0219
oid0220: Bowl; Chinese exportware (waste bowl for tea leaves)
Bowl
by an unknown creator in circa 1750-1760

waste bowl for tea leaves



Donated by Knowles, Alice H.; donation date unknown

oid0220
oid0221: Teaport. Chinese exportware
Teapot
by an unknown creator in circa 1750-1760

Donated by Knowles, Alice H.; donation date unknown

oid0221
oid0222: Coffee Cup. Famille Rose decoration. (with matching bowl # 220; tea pot #221 and spoon tray #223)
Coffee Cup
porcelain
by an unknown creator in circa 1750-1760

Donated by Knowles, Alice in ,1947

oid0222
oid0224: Cup & Saucer. Porcelain; red & gold floral decoration.
Cup and Saucer
porcelain
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Knowles, Alice in unknown

oid0224
oid0225: Platter. Deep blue Staffordshire; beehive & vases pattern
Platter
ceramic, Staffordshire
by Stevenson & Williams in circa 1820

Donated by Fisher, Mrs. George V. in c. 1919

oid0225
oid0226: Plate. Staffordshire; "Shepherd & Flock" design (blue and white)

ceramic
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1028

oid0226
oid0229: Platter. Stafforshire; blue willow pattern.
Platter
ceramic, Staffordshire pearlware
by an unknown creator in circa 1800-1815

Donated by Knowles, Alice H. in 1959

oid0229
oid0233_A_B: Cups & Saucer (two sets). Gold lustre; a = tea cup; b = coffee cup.
Cup & Saucer
porcelain
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

A pair of cup and saucers



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0233_A_B
oid0235: Plate. Chinese export place with famille rose decoration.
Plate
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0235
oid0237: Charger. Chinese export plate made for the Sargent Family.
Charger
ceramic
by an unknown creator in 1772

Chinese Charger has been in the Sargent family since when it was created for them.



Donated by Searle, Martha E. in 1942

oid0237
oid0239: Punch Bowl
Bowl
by an unknown creator in circa 1770

Unknown donor and donation date

oid0239
oid0256: Water Jug. Shrewsbury pattern; blue (imperfect)
Water Jug
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1793-1841

Cider Jug in Shrewsbury blue.



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0256
oid0257: Tray. Staffordshire; blue base to a tureen. Herculaneum.
Tray
ceramic
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

‘Herculaneum’, Liverpool



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0257
oid0260: Tea Service. Royal Worcester. (Blue & gold bands)
Tea Service
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0260
oid0262: Plate. Delft ware. Made in factory of Joseph Flower, Redcliffe Back, Bristol England (according to label on back)
Plate
ceramic
by Flower, Joseph (factory of) in circa 1760-1785

Donated by Unknown in unknown

oid0262
oid0264: Pitcher (blue design; not canton, perhaps Staffordshire?)
Pitcher
ceramic
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0264
oid0266_A_B: Plates (2). Chinese export ware made for the Sargent family; decorated with Sargent family arms (dolphins)
Plates
porcelain
by Minton, A. French & Co. in late 1800s

Chinese export ware made for the Sargent family; decorated with Sargent family arms (dolphins). Marked: Minton, A. French & Co., Boston.



Donated by Lamb, Rosamond & Amiee in 1992?

oid0266_A_B
oid0267: Plates (4). Cream ground with gold border and gold bird motif (Sargent family crest)
Plates
ceramic
by an unknown creator in circa 1888-1911

Gold bird motif, which is the Sargent family crest. Called by the family "Sargent Boston plates"



Donated by Lamb, Rosamond & Amiee in 1992

oid0267
oid0270_A_E: Plate (5) Chinese export with the Sargent family arms.
Plates
porcelain
by an unknown creator in 1785-1810

Armorial Plates (1785-1810) 4 China Export plates made specifically for the Sargent Family and bears their crest. See book plate made by Paul Revere for Epes Sargent, currently in the Sargent Gallery.



Donated by Lamb, Rosamond & Amiee (estate of) in 1992

oid0270_A_E
oid0271_A: Bowl. Staffordshire China
Bowl
ceramic, Staffordshire
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Ann French Taylor in 3/4/1999

oid0271_A
oid0271_X: Pierced bowl, marked "Herculaneum"
Bowl
bone china
by an unknown creator in circa 1800-10

Pierced, marked "Herculaneum"



Donated by Anne French Taylor,1999 in 3/4/1999

oid0271_X
oid0271_Y: Pierced plate, marked "herculaneum"

by an unknown creator in circa 1800-10

Pierced, marked "Herculaneum"



Donated by Anne French Taylor,1999 in 3/4/1999

oid0271_Y
oid0300_A_B: (2) Decanters & (1) Wine Glass. Clear glass decanters engraved with Masonic devices; matching motif on wine glass.
Decanter
clear glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Engraved with Masonic motif. Has a matching wine glass in the set.



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0300_A_B
oid0300_C: Wine glass to go with #300; masonic motif
Wine Glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Engraved with Masonic motif. Has a 2 matching decanters in the set.



Unknown donor and donation date

oid0300_C
oid0301: Crystal Tumblers (9).
Set of 9 Tumblers
Crystal
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0301
oid0302: Wine glasses(2). Clear blown glass with engraved bowls & folded feet.
Set of 2 glasses
clear glass
by an unknown creator in late 1700s

Engraved bowls and folded feet



Donated by Perkins, Mrs. George in unknown

oid0302
oid0303: Tumblers(2). Sandwich glass, clear cut glass. Marked "H" - Hough pattern.
Set of 2 Tumblers
clear glass
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Marked 'H' for Hough; made for BKH, Jr.



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0303
oid0304: Salts(2). Clear glass. Used by Capt. Giles aboard ship.
set of 2 Salts
clear glass
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Used by Capt. Giles aboard his ship.



Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in c.1947

oid0304
oid0305: Wine glass. Blown glass with gilt decoration.(Appears to be the type that came in a set, along with a decorated bottle,& was used aboard ship.)
Wine glass
blown glass; gilt
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0305
oid0307: Bottle. Blown glass; gilt decoration; originally part of a set kept in a box.

clear glass; gilt
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0307
oid0308: Tumbler. Blown glass; panelled tumbler with cut & gilt decoration. Used by Capt. Giles on his ship.

blown glass; gilt
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in c.1947

oid0308
oid0309: Tumbler. Blown glass with cut and gilt decoration. Used by Capt. Giles on his ship. Originally part of a set.

clear glass; gilt
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in 1947

oid0309
oid0310: Goblet. Blown glass, clear with cut decoration.

clear glass
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Hough,Misses. in 1928

oid0310
oid0314: Jars (2). Waterford crystal. Clear cut glass covered sweetmeat jars.
Glass
clear glass
by an unknown creator in late 1700s

Broken by vibrations



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0314
oid0315: Bowl. Opque white footed bowl with enameled flowers, poloychrome decoration.
Bowl
glass
by an unknown creator in 1740-1775

Originally owned by Paul Dudley Sargent



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0315
oid0316: Wine glass. Clear glass.

clear glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Gaffney, Lydia M. (estate of) in 1953

oid0316
oid0317: Whip glass. Clear fluted glass. Old label: "A whip glass, yes, 100 years old, belonged to Mrs. William Pearce (Clara Sargent).Given by her granddaughters, the Misses.Hough,1926"

clear glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0317
oid0318: Wine glass. Clear blown glass with greek key design. Old label: "My great-great-great Aunt Judith Pearce-2nd wife of Col. William Pearce."

clear glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in 1947

oid0318
oid0319: Pitcher. Clear blown and molded glass.Belonged to Judith Pearce, second wife of Col. William Pearce.

clear glass
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in 1947

oid0319
oid0320_A_B: Claret jugs (2). Cut glass carafes. Used by Capt. Giles aboard ship.
Claret jugs
clear glass
by an unknown creator in early 1800s

Cut glass carafes used by Capt. Giles aboard ship



Donated by Kidder, Alice V. in 1947

oid0320_A_B
oid0331: Barometer. Clear glass, etched design.
Barometer
clear glass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

This glass barometer held water. The marks on the glass indicates atmospheric pressure. (very useful information for the merchants and captains)



Donated by Hough, Misses. in 1928

oid0331
oid0332: Plate. Sandwich glass; lacy design; peacockeye border.

clear glass
by an unknown creator in circa 1840

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0332
oid0333: Chandelier (hanging in dining room)
Chandelier
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932), founder of the museum



Donated by Sargent, Winthrop (1853-1932) in c.1920s

oid0333
oid0400: Tea Kettle (No markings)
Kettle
Copper
by an unknown creator in late 1700s/early 1800s

Donated by Fisher, George V. in c. 1919

oid0400
oid0408: Fire Shovel, tongs, jamb hooks and stand.
Fire Set
Brass
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0408
oid0410_A_B: Candlesticks (2) (no markings)

Brass
by an unknown creator in unknown year

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0410_A_B
oid0417: Andirons Ball-topped; baluster. There is no mark on these andirons indicating 417. It was determined these were 417 by process of elimination.
andirons
Brass
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

ball topped baluster irons



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0417
oid0424: Jamb Hooks (2) Urn shaped tops.
Jamb hooks
Brass
by an unknown creator in late 1700s

Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0424
oid0436: Long Handled Pot

by an unknown creator in unknown year

Unknown donor and donation date

oid0436
oid0437: Long Handled Pot

by an unknown creator in unknown year

Unknown donor and donation date

oid0437
oid0500: Breakfront Cabinet. Two parts. Glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves. Arched pediment with carved & applied oak leaves.
Cabinet
Mahogany (with pine); mahogany veneer
by an unknown creator in circa 1815-1820

New Orleans Breakfront Cabinet. French Empire motif. A piece of this size would fit very well in the Georgian plantation with high ceilings and sizable rooms. Came from Winthrop Sargent's home, "Gloucester", in Natchez MS.



Donated by Longcope, Janet (Mrs. Warfield) in 1946

oid0500
oid0501: Sideboard. Hepplewhite or Federal;square tapering legs; line and cuff inlay; case of two long drawers. Brass gallery at rear is later addition
sideboard
Mahogany, Hepplewhite
by an unknown creator in 1805

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0501
oid0502: Drop-Leaf Table. Chippendale. Fluted square legs; rectangular skirt and top. "N. Sawyer: inscribed underneath.
table
Mahogany (with pine & chestnut), Chippendale
by an unknown creator in circa 1760

Donated by Knowles, Alice H.; donation date unknown

oid0502
oid0504: Wine Table. Chippendale. Cabriole legs with leaf carving at knees; serpentine frame with carved scrolls & a central shell.
table
Mahogany (with pine), Chippendale
by an unknown creator in circa 1760

Wine Table: cabriole legs with leaf carving at knees, serpentine frame with carved scrolls and a central shell. Described by Israel Sach as "among examples of exceptional pieces of furniture that are outstanding individual creations of American craftsmanship."



Donated by Knowles, Alice H.; donation date unknown

oid0504
oid0506: Carved New Orleans wine cooler. Made for Governor Winthrop Sargent.
wine cooler
Mahagony
by an unknown creator in 1805-1815

Wine Cooler custom made in New Orleans for Gov. Winthrop and used at his home, "Gloucester", in Natchez MS. Part of the furnishings donated to this Museum by his descendants.



Donated by Longcope,Janet (Mrs. Warfield T.); donation date unknown

oid0506
oid0507: Mirror. guilded convex. Scrolled base, supporting an eagle with full wing spread.
mirror
Pine (?) with gilt
by an unknown creator in circa 1800

Donated by Sargent, Winthrop (1853-1932) in 1941

oid0507
oid0508: Mirror. Sheraton two part mirror. Gilt. Battle of the "Constitution and Guerriere." Classical motifs.
mirror
by an unknown creator in circa 1815

Eglomise refers to process of applying both a design and gilding on glass to produce a mirror finish. Painted in reverse, on glass. American. Depicted battle of War of 1812, which took place about 400 miles southeast of Halifax, NS (appoximately off Newport, RI). The creation date of the mirror is questionable as 2 conservators judged the painting to be a reproduction.



Donated by Sargent, Winthrop (1853-1932) in Unknown

oid0508
oid0509: Clock. A.Willard, Jr. banjo clock. "A. Willard, Boston" on face.
Clock
Mahogany (with pine)
by Willard, Aaron Jr in circa 1839 (Mussey dates this 1820)

dial marked "A. Willard Jr. Boston"



Donated by Stevens,Charlotte (Mrs. Jospeh L.) in unknown

oid0509
oid0513: Federal Demi-Lune* card Table. Mahogany and maple, swinging gate leg, folding top, straight leg. Nice inlay.
card table
Mahogany & Maple,veneer nice inlay, Hepplewhite
by an unknown creator in circa 1790

Federal Demi-Lune (half-circle) card Table. Mahogany and maple, swinging gate leg, folding top, straight leg. Nice inlay.



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0513
oid0515_A_F: Chippendale Side Chairs (6). Square frontal legs; square seat frame; upholstered slip- seats; carved & pierced back splat with carved cresting rail.
chair
mahogany, Chippendale
by an unknown creator in 1760

Donated by Sargent, Mrs. Winthrop - Mrs. Fitz Sargent in 1941 Inventory in Unknown - in 1941 inventory

oid0515_A_F
oid0519: Federal Demi-Lune card Table. Mahogany and maple, swinging gate leg, folding top, straight leg. Nice inlay.
card table
Cherry primary with flame birchpanelwith inlay, rosewood crossbandings & crotch birch veneer
by an unknown creator in circa 1790

Cherry with flame birch panel, 2 part top, tapered legs. Cherry primary with rosewood crossbandings & crotch birch veneer, eastern white pine & maple secondary



Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0519
oid0521: Desk. Fall front. Two frontal bracket feet enclosing a shaped skirt supporting a case of 4 graduated drawers. Ornamental brasses. Base is possibly a replacement.
Desk
Maple
by an unknown creator in circa 1790 (more recent base?)

Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0521
oid0529: GateLeg Table - Jacobean. American Maple. Pear shaped turnings, 8 turned legs terminating in ball feet. 2 leaves with swinging legs as gates
Table
American maple, Jacobean
by an unknown creator in 1700

This table has replacement top and feet. Sargent family donation



Donated by Winthrop Sargent in 1941

oid0529
oid0540: Drop Leaf Table (Queen Anne). Cabriole legs, pad feet, serpentine scroll skirt, rectangular top, two drop leaves.
table
Mahogany with pine secondary and maple stringing, Queen Anne
by an unknown creator in 1740

Mahogany with pine and maple secondary. Cabriole legs, pad feet, serpentine scroll skirt



Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928

oid0540
oid0700: Theorem Painting Still life; bouquet of flowers tied by a ribbon. Inscribed: "Painted by M. Plummer at Miss Saunders Academy Dorcester..."
Painting
painted on velvet
by Plummer, Mary S. (1740-1831) or Plummer, Mary (1771) in early 1800s

signed "painted by M. Plummer at Saunders Academy" This piece is difficult to attribute as there are several Mary Plummers but none fit easily into this time frame. SHM attributes this to Mary Plummer who was John Stevens' niece and was adopted in 1780 by John & Judith Stevens after the death of both of her parents.



Donated by Unknown in Unknown

oid0700