Watercolor on paper, Hough Family Coat-of-Arms
by Coles, John (attributed to) in unknown year
Donated by Sargent,Winthrop (1853-1932) in unknown
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Andirons used by Samuel Gilman, who was born in the house when the Gilman's owned it in 1797-1801.
Bedwarmer with ebonized handle and unadorned brass cover
Fire Fender used by Samuel Gilman, who was born in the house when the Gilman's owned it in 1797-1801.
According to Hough family history given to Lt. Thomas Foster by Lafayette. The widow of Foster later married B. K. Hough. Blade inscribed with "Be Liberty Thine"
Caribbean mahogany with crotch birch & rosewood veneer primary. Eastern white pine and birch secondary. Oval inlay on front rail. Serpentine front, turned legs. Serpentine front: having balanced wavy curve that is convex at center and ends. Mussey Attributed by Mussey to the shop of John and Thomas Seymour. "A very nice example of their work"
The bombe Shaving Mirror is described as an incredibly rare and fine object by SPNEA & Mussey. Designated by Sack as "among examples of exceptional pieces of furniture that are outstanding individual creations of American craftsmanship." "B.K. Hough, Jr" on drawer bottom.
Hepplewhite Card Table, crotch mahogany & inlaid tiger maple panels, folding top,gate leg,elliptical front,cuff inlay (a decorative string of contrasting small pieces of wood) and serpentine ends.
This Dressing Table has been noted by conservators as a very fine piece of furniture. The graceful proportions of this piece and the intricate inlay attest to its superior workmanship. Style suggests it was made in Portsmouth NH (Winterthur attribution)
The built-in cabinet is original to the room. Cabinet is similar to cabinets in Judith's and Murray's bedrooms. Thought to have been constructed when Hough purchased the house OR removed from the second closets in those bedrooms and reassembled as one in this room at that time.
was the daughter of Capt William Pearce (1777-1841); she married Benjamin Kent Hough, Jr
Sampler was done when she was 10, hence at the time her name was just Elizabeth Pearce
Snuff Box. Marked: "Old Ironsides. E.B. Babbitt to B.K. Hough, 1797"
Snuff Box. Marked: "Napolean Empereur"
Mournting Locket with hair insert. Inscribed: "In memory of Mrs. Eliz.Hough Obt.10 July 1796 AEt. 30 & David Plumer Jr.obt.Novr.26 1795 AEt 21."
Mourning Ring. Engraved: "In Memor of E. Hough. ob July 19 1796 AE 30."
Ivory figures made in China. This set was a gift to Benjamin Hough Corliss, a descendant of BKH. This is a beautiful example of the late China Trade craftsmanship.