Historic New England

Luncheon Plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and brown transfer-printed pattern "Millenium." Fruit, flower and bundles of wheat surround central image of angel with animals [peaceable kingdom] and the words "PEACE ON EARTH." Above the scene is the tearing eye of God and Bible opened to Isaiah, Chapter XIVI....

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42817

Accession Number: 1943.232

Charger

Delftware charger with polychrome repeating crescent border surrounding a red and yellow vase with blue foot holding a large bouquet of polychrome flowers and ferns.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 42818

Accession Number: 1943.233

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed pitcher. Cream colored body. Two scenes on the body of the pitcher. One scene depicts a child with his pet bird. The other is a farming verse surrounded by a pastoral border.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42819

Accession Number: 1943.235

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed earthenware pitcher. Cream body with black bands around the rim and base. Additional black accent on the handle. Two transfer-printed versus surrounded by foliate wreaths adorn the sides.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42820

Accession Number: 1943.236

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed earthenware pitcher. Nautical scene on one side. Nature scene on the other side featuring portraits of Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The Great Seal of the United States is under the spout. Hand painted colored accents superimposed on the transfer prints.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42821

Accession Number: 1943.237

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed earthenware pitcher. Green enamel surrounds the transfer-printed portraits of Lawrence and Bainbridge. Pink luster accents on the rim, spout, handle, mouth and body.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property), mottling, transfer printing, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 42822

Accession Number: 1943.239

Mother Hubbard Toby Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42823

Accession Number: 1943.241

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42824

Accession Number: 1943.242

Pitcher

Cream body w/ black bands around base and rim and on sides of loop handle; portrait medallions transfer printed: 1) Capt. Jacob Jones of Macedonian and 2) Gen. Zebulon Pike.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42825

Accession Number: 1943.245

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42826

Accession Number: 1943.246

Jug

Tobey jug.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42827

Accession Number: 1943.248

Pitcher

Blue transfer-printed pearlware pitcher. Rose and florette border surrounds the interior and exterior rim and spout. Pastoral scene adorns the exterior body.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42828

Accession Number: 1943.249

Pitcher

Copper lustre w/ circular base; rococo ear-shaped handle; beading in relief around rim and pointy spout w/ fluted terminal; bands of orange w/ lustre stylized leaves around body and neck.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42829

Accession Number: 1943.252

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42830

Accession Number: 1943.253A

Pitcher

Cream body w/ black band around base and outlining rococo ear-shaped handle; border of painted black fleur-de-lis; "sunburst" under mouth; transfer printed black scenes 1) greyhounds and 2) man seated on chair w/ reeded legs, beseeching woman; 2 other women look on w/ greyhound.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42831

Accession Number: 1943.256

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed earthenware pitcher. Black accents around mouth, foot, and handle. Two exterior scene depict a naval battle and the portrait of Captain Hull.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42832

Accession Number: 1943.257

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42833

Accession Number: 1943.258

Pitcher

Blue transfer-print pitcher with molded designs on spout, handle, rim and shoulder. Transfer-print pattern depicting Lafayette, seated with a book in hand, at the tomb of Benjamin Franklin. Floral patterns are printed on the interior and exterior rim and handle.

Date: 1824-1835

Maker: Attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 42834

Accession Number: 1943.259

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42835

Accession Number: 1943.260

Dinner plate

A blue and white transferware plate with a scalloped edge and a foliate border design surrounding a central scene of Park Theatre, New York.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Probably Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42836

Accession Number: 1943.263

Teapot w/ cover

All-over silver lustre on red? body; rectangular oval base swelling to fluted lower body; fluting on cover around lobed button finial; spout w/ reeding on neck; flat-iron handle; slight reeding in relief around collar.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), silver (color), silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42837

Accession Number: 1943.266AB

Plate

Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Central design depicts a rural fishing scene, flanked by figures representing America and Independence. Inner border has a floral motif. The outer border has a scroll motif with state names inscribed on the scrolls.

Date: 1819-1836

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42838

Accession Number: 1943.272

Mug

Earthenware mug with blue transfer-printed pattern depicting bridge leading to cathederal or castle. Leaf and berry pattern on molded handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42839

Accession Number: 1943.275

Decorative Mug

Opaque white glass decorative mug, with polychrome hand-painted design of eagle with wings spread surrounded by laurel wreath and the word "Liberty" in gilt. Fifteen eight-pointed gilt stars around the wreath. Gilt band on rim. "Bristol glass."

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), Bristol glaze

GUSN: 42840

Accession Number: 1943.276

Goblet

Copper lustre body w/ circular and white band around body w/ pink lustre buttoned swags w/ flowers on vines.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42841

Accession Number: 1943.277

Bib

White; narrow stripes of openwork alternate with bands embroidered with whitework of double diamonds alternating with circles; trimmed with lace; linen tape neck ties; brushed flannel backing; pointed.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 42271

Accession Number: 1988.400

Bib

White; embroidered with allover pattern of grape bunches; featherstitching around edge; cream satin ribbon ties; flannel back; straight edge bottom; chainstitched.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 42272

Accession Number: 1988.401

Bib

White; rectangular shape; embroidered with figures-- little boy and dog sitting on a bench, boy eating sandwich-- in brown; openwork border; scoop neck and ties.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42273

Accession Number: 1988.402

Bib

White; rectangular shape; embroidered with flowers and "BABY" in red; woven border in diamonds and "X" motif/flower; fringed hem; scooped neck with tape ties.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 42274

Accession Number: 1988.403

Bib

White; woven meander pattern (vertical); border embroidered with meander and quadralobed motif in faded blue thread; scooped neck with border and ties of cotton tape.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 42275

Accession Number: 1988.404

Breeches

Black; fall front; three button waistband; three pockets; plain black steel buttons; gusset added at back; buckle and tab closure; four small self covered buttons and tab at leg opening.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 42298

Accession Number: 1988.157

Pants

White with applique design imitating pocket line; fall front with buttons at waist and side seams; no waistband; three pockets (coin pocket hidden in waistband); straps button under shoe; piping.

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 42299

Accession Number: 1923.801

Pants

Cream and tan horizontal stripes; full fall front with six button holes; waist with three buttons and three pockets (coin pocket hidden in waistband); buckle and tab back closure; fourteen ivory or bone buttons.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42300

Accession Number: 1925.701

Boy's Jacket

Boy's jacket of cream-colored cotton nankeen with a pointed waist and two rows of self-covered buttons used for decorative accents-- not set for use as closures--set at 45 degree angles to center front opening to form a V shape on jacket front. The cuffs are turned back and the jacket has a short pa...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42302

Accession Number: 1988.377.1

Shirt

White, pleated front panel with two pearl buttons, long sleeves gathered at armscye and cuff, with one button at cuff; linen collar.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42303

Accession Number: 1945.417

Academic Hood

Brown velvet with purple and black lining with two black tabs - one hooks onto black button; hooded; for Master's level degree.

Date: 1933

Maker: Cotrell and Leonard (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 42313

Accession Number: 1988.168

Child's Petticoat or Slip

White/yellowed; plain bodice with cotton tape straps; four white glass buttons; cartridge pleats around waist; skirt has bands of narrow tucks alternating with bands of floral eyelet (three bands of eyelet).

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 42318

Accession Number: 1940.369

Child's Petticoat

White; five buttonholes on waistband; skirt gathered around waist; all tucks on skirt let out; only three narrow tucks at hem; hem trimmed with crocheted lace with diamond pattern and scalloped edge.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crocheting

GUSN: 42319

Accession Number: 1988.381

Child's Apron

White; woven diamonds/ bird's eye pattern; edge with pink binding at all sides; two ties at waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity

GUSN: 42323

Accession Number: 1988.395

Child's Apron

White; woven checked pattern; scalloped edge eyelet embroidery trims neckline, armseye and hem; eyelet embroidery panel inserted at front neckline--five pearl buttons--open halfway to hem.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), dimity, stitching

GUSN: 42324

Accession Number: 1988.397

Child's Apron

White/sheer; yoke--narrow vertical tucks alternate with band of featherstitching; lace ruffle collar and armseye; four pearl buttons at yoke and open to hem; same narrow tucks and embroidery along center back and hem; ruffled hem.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 42325

Accession Number: 1988.396

Cap/ Bonnet

White; ribbed (vertical); plain; fullness at neck; front extends to point where (self) ties are attached.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, reeding

GUSN: 42327

Accession Number: 1988.351

Infant's Cap

White; embroidery of oval shapes with net insert, surrounded by coral-like branches, around face; scalloped net borders; back--round bands of net and embroidery; two sets of drawstrings; two loops.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42328

Accession Number: 1988.347

Infant's Cap

Cream; different geometric bands--interlocking hexagonal shapes, openwork circles; large star motif at back; front trimmed with cream silk.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 42329

Accession Number: 1988.348

Cap

Cream/yellowed; woven openwork check; crocheted border around face and neck; back--piping; fullness at top and neck; self ties.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 42330

Accession Number: 1988.342

Cap

Cream; bands of linen lace w/ diamond pattern alternate w/ plain, shirred bands arranged in circles; 2 ties trimmed w/ same lace.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 42331

Accession Number: 1945.55

Infant's Cap

Cream; lace; four round rosette lace appliques with square centers and one at back; round section with lace ruffle.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, lace (needlework)

GUSN: 42332

Accession Number: 1988.344

Infant's Cap

Cream; knitted; embroidered with small flowers and circles; ruffle of same; two sets of drawstrings and loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 42333

Accession Number: 1988.346

Bonnet

White; scalloped eyelet trim around face, neck, ruffle and ruffle mid-way; back--piping; fullness all around; 2 ties; drawstring at neck.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching

GUSN: 42334

Accession Number: 1988.339

Child's Bonnet

White; lace ruching around face with pleated ruffle around face and long ruffle at neck; large lace rosette on top; lace bow at back, neck; two ties with lace trim at ends; tape with featherstitching.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 42335

Accession Number: 1988.341

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