Historic New England

Picnic Basket

One of a set of fifty-eight. Wicker picnic basket. Two square handles. Exterior leather straps with metal buckles. Lock and key with a leather strap. Interior is divided for storage. Straps to hold plates and napkins. Metal slots to hold utensils.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wickerwork, metal, leather

GUSN: 307468

Accession Number: 1980.63.1

Six Plates

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Earthenware plate with gold gilt edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilt paint, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 307470

Accession Number: 1980.63.2-.7

Six Forks

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal fork with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307471

Accession Number: 1980.63.8-.13

Six Spoons

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal tablespoon with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307472

Accession Number: 1980.63.14-.19

Six Knives

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal knife with a faux ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, artificial ivory

GUSN: 307473

Accession Number: 1980.63.20-.25

Three Containers

Three of a set of fifty-eight. Metal container painted white with blue bands. Dual latches and round handle on the cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 307474

Accession Number: 1980.63.26-.28

Four Teacups

Four of a set of fifty-eight. Earthenware teacup with an exterior landscape scene. Interior feathered border.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), enameling

GUSN: 307475

Accession Number: 1980.63.29-.32

Four Teaspoons

Four of a set of fifty-eight. Silver teaspoon with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 307476

Accession Number: 1980.63.33-.36

Six Napkins

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Linen Napkin. Floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 307477

Accession Number: 1980.63.37-.42

Jar

One of a set of fifty-eight. Ceramic jar with a leather strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 307478

Accession Number: 1980.63.43

Salt and pepper shakers

Glass salt and pepper shakers with metal tops. Part of a traveling fifty-eight piece picnic set.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 307479

Accession Number: 1980.63.44-.45

Two Condiment Jars

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Glass condiment jars with metal tops. Decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker, metal

GUSN: 307480

Accession Number: 1980.63.46-.47

Six Drinking Glasses

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Glass drinking glasses with a decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 307481

Accession Number: 1980.63.48-.53

Two Water Containers

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Glass water containers with a decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 307483

Accession Number: 1980.63.54-.55

Two Condiment Spoons

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Metal condiment spoon with an antique design.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307484

Accession Number: 1980.63.56-.57

Corkscrew

One of a set of fifty-eight. Metal key.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307485

Accession Number: 1980.63.58

Platter

Large oval porcelain platter. Enameled.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307522

Accession Number: 1963.324

Dinner plate

One of a set of fifteen porcelain enameled dinner plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. ...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307529

Accession Number: 1963.313.9

Bookcase

Bookcase with glass door upper section over two cupboards, carved front paw feet.

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Maker)

Material: bookcases

GUSN: 307535

Accession Number: 2001.272

Set of Dessert Plates

Set of eight porcelain enameled dessert plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. This desig...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307536

Accession Number: 1963.315.1-.8

Pair of Teacups

Two porcelain enameled teacups decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Gilding around rims and on the thumb rest of the handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307537

Accession Number: 1963.316.1-.2

Pair of Saucers

Two porcelain enameled saucers decorated with butterflies, birds, and flowers.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307538

Accession Number: 1963.316.3-.4

Bellows

Bellows with wooden paddles, red-painted leather sides held with brass tacks. Brass nozzle.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), leather, paint (coating), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 307598

Accession Number: 1958.404

Hearth brush

Broom straw hearth brush. Brush of split straw, woven at top with white string. Carved, twisted wood handle with wood link to suspend brush.

Date: 1910-1959

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wood (plant material), twine

GUSN: 307599

Accession Number: 1958.405

Andiron

One of a pair of brass andirons with wrought iron log stops containing small brass urn finials. Andirons have claw-and-ball feet, cabriole legs, beaded posts and urn finials.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 307602

Accession Number: 1958.406.1

Andiron

One of a pair of brass andirons with wrought iron log stops containing small brass urn finials. Andirons have claw-and-ball feet, cabriole legs, beaded posts and urn finials.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 307606

Accession Number: 1958.406.2

Jamb hook

One of a pair of cast brass jamb hooks with rectangular plates and urn finials.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 307609

Accession Number: 1958.407.1

Jamb hook

One of a pair of cast brass jamb hooks with rectangular plates and urn finials.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 307611

Accession Number: 1958.407.2

Toasting iron

Toasting iron composed of wrought iron straps and wire with four plain strap legs. Handle is made of wrought iron round stock, flattened with second piece welded on to form jaw for pivot. Wood handle.

Date: 1700-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 307614

Accession Number: 1958.408

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Logging" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging; ma...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305965

Accession Number: 2001.96.7

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Marble Quarrying" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; lo...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305966

Accession Number: 2001.96.8

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Ship Building" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; loggi...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305967

Accession Number: 2001.96.9

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Sugaring" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging; m...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305968

Accession Number: 2001.96.10

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Tobacco Growing" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; log...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305969

Accession Number: 2001.96.11

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Whaling" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging; ma...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305970

Accession Number: 2001.96.12

Plate

Earthenware plate depicting "Lobstering" scene. Plate is one of a set of twelve in the series "New England Industries" featuring black monochrome images adapted from wood engravings by Clare Leighton. Scenes include: codfishing; cranberrying; farming; grist milling; ice cutting; lobstering; logging;...

Date: 1952

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker) Leighton, Clare (Designer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), decals, transfer printing

GUSN: 305971

Accession Number: 2001.96.6

Tray

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tray. Border of alternating medallions featuring Ceres and war trophies. Central scene depicting two soldiers participating in the Texian Campaigne.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, overglazing

GUSN: 305972

Accession Number: 1993.455

Washbasin

Pearlware wash basin with blue transfer-printed scene of a large manor house set in a wooded park with a lake. Three groups of figures and two dogs in foreground. Entwined leaf and vine border on body of basin and around rim.

Maker: Francis Morley & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306009

Accession Number: 1988.591

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306034

Accession Number: 1949.105.14

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306035

Accession Number: 1949.105.15

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306036

Accession Number: 1949.105.16

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306037

Accession Number: 1949.105.17

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306038

Accession Number: 1949.105.18

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306039

Accession Number: 1949.105.19

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306040

Accession Number: 1949.105.20

Teacup

Black transfer-printed pearlware teacup. Black painted rim. Two transfer-printed scenes depicting men sailing and children playing.

Date: 1817-1822

Maker: Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306041

Accession Number: 1949.105.21

Teacup and Saucer

Cream glazed earthenware teacup and saucer. Teacup has ribbed exterior and loop-shaped handle. Saucer also has ribbed surface.

Date: 1938

Maker: Stangl Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306047

Accession Number: 2008.12.13.1-.2

Teapot with lid

Earthenware teapot with oval body, leaf molded handle and lid, floral knop, and brown transfer-printed pattern. Landscape scene with classical figures and buildings. Two women, one holding urn or vase, and seated man holding staff in foreground. Border pattern of roses on panels, folaite swag and fl...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 306076

Accession Number: 1993.436.1AB

Cream Pitcher

Small earthenware pitcher with oval body and leaf molded handle. brown transfer-printed pattern "Forget Me Not" depicting girl and dog beside a tree with rural landscape and cottages in the background and flower and scroll border.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Possibly William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 306078

Accession Number: 1993.436.2

Cup and Saucer

Earthenware handless cup and saucer with brown transfer-printed pattern. Pattern depicts a landscape with a man riding a camel. The border consists of alternating vignettes of flowers and a builing with dome and tower.

Date: 1830-1834

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 306081

Accession Number: 1993.467.1-.2

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