Historic New England

Porringer

Round, with decorative pierced handle and three button feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Possibly Clark's Patent (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2153

Accession Number: 1991.164

Porringer

Round 1 pint size with decorative pierced handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: Clark's Patent (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 2154

Accession Number: 1991.165

Portrait of Rufus Lathrop (1731-1805)

Rectangular format. Portrait of a man shown facing three-quarter right, left hand on inkstand with books, right hand on hip; blue suit, buff waistcoat with ruffled stock; brown hair long over ears in queue in back.

Date: 1771-1785

Maker: Attributed to Durand, John (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 2155

Accession Number: 1991.166.1

Portrait of Hannah (Choate) Lathrop

Rectangular format, woman shown three-quarter length, beside small round table with book and rose; green gown, lace cap and kerchief with rose ribbon rosette.

Date: 1773-1785

Maker: Attributed to Durand, John (Maker)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 2156

Accession Number: 1991.166.2

Portrait Jane Hutch

Rectangular format, three-quarter figure of little girl, Jane Hutch of Bath, New Hampshire, in white dress with short sleeves and square neck; holding nosegay of flowers in right hand; brown eyes and red curls.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Attributed to Belknap, Zedekiah, 1781-1858 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 2157

Accession Number: 1991.167

Bellpull

Long rectangular form; Berlin woolwork cross stitch; floral pattern in brown-green, greens, reds, beige; edged with two-tone cording, hangs from gilt metal bar, a cut glass shaped knob held by metal device at base; wool and silk yarns and threads; backed with fine cream colored cotton fabric.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), needlepoint (needleworking), Berlin woolwork, cross stitch

GUSN: 2158

Accession Number: 1991.168

Plate

Creamware, Wheildon-style (aka tortoiseshell ware), molded with scalloped and gadrooned edge; mottled brown glaze with green and blue splashes.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), lead (metal), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2159

Accession Number: 1991.169

Plate

Creamware, Whieldon-style (tortoiseshell ware), molded with scalloped and gadrooned edge; mottled brown glaze with green splashes.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 2160

Accession Number: 1991.170

Plate

Creamware plate molded with foliate edge, incised double-line definition and raised "rice grain" decoration around the rim, with overall mottled/sponged brown lead glaze with green splashes, of Whieldon-Wedgwood type (tortoiseshell ware).

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 2161

Accession Number: 1991.171

Plate

Creamware plate; "variegated ware" with variegated lead glaze decoration to face; green ground with yellow splotches and small black circles.

Date: 1776-1790

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2162

Accession Number: 1991.172

Punch Pot

Creamware punch pot, of globular shape, with raised foliate decoration on spout, strap handle, with overall mottled-brown lead glaze with green splotches of Wheildon-Wedgwood type (tortoise shell ware).

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming), sponging

GUSN: 2163

Accession Number: 1991.173AB

Covered Cream Pitcher

Covered, Wheildon type ("tortoise shell ware") with crabstalk handle and knop, resting on three feet, with raised foliate decoration and overall brown mottled lead glaze.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2164

Accession Number: 1991.174AB

Teapot

Small, Wheildon type (tortoise shell ware) with mottled-brown lead glaze and gilt decoration in foliate pattern overall; globular shape with crabstalk handle and spout.

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glazing (coating), lead (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2165

Accession Number: 1991.175AB

Covered Milk Pitcher

Wheildon-Wedgwood type majolica; molded in cauliflower form with reeded handle; clear and green lead glazes.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2166

Accession Number: 1991.176AB

Tea Bowl & Saucer

Wheildon-Wedgwood type majolica; molded cauliflower form, clear and green lead glaze.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2167

Accession Number: 1991.177AB

Teapot

Wheildon-Wedgwood type majolica; small, globular, overall pineapple decoration in yellow and green lead glazes; crabstalk handle and organic spout and knop;

Date: 1760-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2168

Accession Number: 1991.178AB

Bowl

Footed Wheildon-type with mottled or "tortoise shell" colored lead glazes, the outside decorated with two raised foliate decorations.

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating)

GUSN: 2169

Accession Number: 1991.179

Miniature Teapot & Cover

Pearlware teapot (A) and cover (B) with polychrome ribbon and vine decoration; cylindrical pot with straight spout, ovoid finial; underglaze blue and enamel overglaze, Wedgwood-type.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, pearlware, underglazing

GUSN: 2170

Accession Number: 1991.180.1AB

Pitcher

"Prattware"; large semi-ovoid form with leaf and grapevine relief decoration and reeded panels with cobalt blue outlining; in green and yellow "Prattware" colors, with gadrooned strap handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming), creamware

GUSN: 2171

Accession Number: 1991.181

Pitcher

"Prattware" pitcher, medium-sized, bulbous form, with continuous relief decoration of scroling grapevine, acanthus leaves, "Birth of Venus," putto riding on eagle, and a ship, all in "Prattware" colors. Scalloped rim and large downturned spout.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Ferrybridge Pottery (Manufacturer)

Material: creamware, lead glaze, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 2172

Accession Number: 1991.182

Milk Pitcher

"Prattware"; baluster shape with strap handle, with relief-molded gadrooning surrounding two landscape scenes (three men drinking; two women in classical garb); in "Prattware" coloration.

Date: 1793-1833

Maker: Herculaneum Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), lead glaze, molding (forming), creamware

GUSN: 2173

Accession Number: 1991.183

Milk Pitcher

Pearlware, semi-globular form, with strap handle, painted with iron red, green, blue, yellow and black overglaze enamel decoration of four Chinese figures in a landscape, with purple lustre line of trim at rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 2174

Accession Number: 1991.184

Teapot & Lid

Red stoneware, of cylindrical shape with straight spout and squared handle, ring on lid handle; blue, green and yellow opaque enamel decoration of flowers and dragon with rather geometric rim decoration.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 2175

Accession Number: 1991.185AB

Teapot & Lid

Yi-hsing reddish-brown stoneware, slab built, unglazed, globular form, top and bottom rim trimmed with a narrow band of rivet-like raised decoration; incised Chinese characters on bowl; flat lid with an incised YIN-YANG symbol on round knop; downturned spout, rounded handle.

Date: 1700-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 2176

Accession Number: 1991.186AB

Cradle

Cradle. White pine, maple rockers, painted green with brown rockers. Rounded arched hood; tall, shaped hood sides;

Date: 1770-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2072

Accession Number: 2008.60.24

Chest

Chest. Red oak. Five-panel front and two-panel sides. Molded stiles and rails painted black. Lower rail has serrated chip carving. Interior contains a till.

Date: 1680-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: red oak (wood), cedar (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 2073

Accession Number: 1971.372

Cradle

Arched hood; scalloped front, sides, footboard; slightly molded bottom; painted brown.

Date: 1750-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2075

Accession Number: 1928.1324

Hutch Table or Settle

Single drawer in base; 4 column supports; table top on strap hinges, egg-shaped feet; wrought iron drawer pulls.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 2076

Accession Number: 1955.271

Drop-front Desk

Rectangular cabinet with foliate carved edges, fretwork gallery; needlework picture under glass forms writing surface.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), floral patterns, flowers (plants), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 2080

Accession Number: 1953.67

Bookcase

Tall case with curved cornice; two doors with pierced scroll and fretwork panels and lower raised panels.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 2081

Accession Number: 1929.364

China Cabinet

China cabinet. Mahogany. Semi-circular, three glass panels. Rests on cabriole legs with paw feet.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2083

Accession Number: 2008.60.25

Highchest Base

Highchest base. Heavy cornice molding. Graduated drawers, upper three of which have locks.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2084

Accession Number: 1945.536A

Chest of Drawers

Chest-on-frame. Hard and soft maple with white pine secondary wood. Cyma and c-scroll-carved skirt. Flared, flat top cornice. Rests on cabriole legs that terminate in pad feet. Replaced brass hardware. Original steel lock in third from bottom drawer.

Date: 1790-1805

Maker: Attributed to Dunlap School (Maker)

Material: maple (wood), silver maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2085

Accession Number: 1952.84

Drop-leaf Table

Round feet on casters; turtle base; square tapering plinth supporting top with two drop-leaves with rounded corners; drawer at each end.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2086

Accession Number: 1954.174

Sofa

Scroll feet and arms; straight molded back; back unbolts to lower to create bed; feet for back missing; William Morris upholstery fabric, circa.1880.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 2087

Accession Number: 1954.220

Chest-on-chest

Ogee bracket feet, cyma drop, fretwork molding at waist of lower case; dentils below cornice.

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2088

Accession Number: 1985.9

Tea Table

Four slender tapered legs; shaped hand holds on sides; top cleated to base.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2089

Accession Number: 1954.228

Music Cabinet

Rounded writing surface over 5 shelves; 2 shelves on top, panele back; shaped sides; eagle-esque feet.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 2090

Accession Number: 1953.450

Box

Six-board box; carved foliate lunettes on front board; original handwrought escutcheon; front, sides, and back are riven oak; top, cleats, and bottom are white pine.

Date: 1670-1690

Maker: unknown

Material: red oak (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 2091

Accession Number: 1971.374

Dressing Glass

Dressing glass made of mahogany, venner, and pine. The rectangular mirror has a reeded frame and crest with serrated edge and applied brass decoration. The mirror stands on a box with two drawers with brass ball and claw feet and ring pulls.

Date: 1820-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2092

Accession Number: 1933.6849

Chest of Drawers

Chest. American black walnut. Four-drawers. Applied moldings and columns. Rests on turned ball feet.

Date: 1675-1700

Maker: Symonds shop (Maker)

Material: cedar (wood), joining, maple (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2093

Accession Number: 1944.22

Night Table

Night table. Cupboard with door, drawer above, carved cartouche on door; foliate drawer pull and scrolled brackets; small top.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: Thwaite, W.G. (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2094

Accession Number: 2008.60.29

Washstand

Washstand. Mahogany, white pine. Turned columnar legs; lower shelf with drawer; cockbeaded drawer fronts; four column supports for washstand top with shaped skirt; splashboard with corner shelves; one brass towel rack, second missing.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2095

Accession Number: 1933.978

Dressing Glass

Flattened ball feet; reeded and leaf carved posts; beveled glass.

Date: 1880-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 2096

Accession Number: 1946.410

Washstand

Corner stand. Painted pine. Shaped basin stand and splashboard with shelf; shelf with drawer Shaped stretchers; square legs with flared front feet Painted white.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2097

Accession Number: 1968.149

Washstand

Corner washstand. Shaped splashboard with top shelf; middle shelf with drawer; lower shaped stretcher. Rests on thin square legs with flared feet. Painted grey.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: laminating, painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 2098

Accession Number: 1978.96

Dressing Table

Overhanging top with molded edge on case with three short drawers and shaped apron, cabriole legs ending in square duck feet, grain painted in red and black, top, apron and drawer fronts heightened with yellow pinstriping; each drawer has single brass knob.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2099

Accession Number: 1991.116

Armchair

Banister-back arm chair with carved crest, original brown/red worn paint, old rush seat painted white; curled arms with boldly turned front stretcher.

Date: 1725-1735

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), birch (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2100

Accession Number: 1991.117

Candlestand

Tripod-based with medial round shelf, threaded shaft with two adjustable arms held by two discs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2101

Accession Number: 1991.118

Betty Lamp & Hook

Wrought iron hook attached to shaped arm holds circular lamp with spout extension and pivoting cover.

Date: 1650-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 2102

Accession Number: 1991.119

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