Historic New England

Bread knife

Bread knife w/ a long steel blade and thick walnut handle. Smooth (non-serrated) blade end; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1834-1868

Maker: J. Russell & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19613

Accession Number: 1998.4470

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19614

Accession Number: 1998.4471.1

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19615

Accession Number: 1998.4471.2

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19616

Accession Number: 1998.4471.3

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19617

Accession Number: 1998.4471.4

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19618

Accession Number: 1998.4471.5

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19619

Accession Number: 1998.4471.6

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19620

Accession Number: 1998.4471.7

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19621

Accession Number: 1998.4471.8

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19622

Accession Number: 1998.4471.9

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19623

Accession Number: 1998.4471.10

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Rectangular. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19624

Accession Number: 1998.4519

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Oval. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19625

Accession Number: 1998.4522

Serving tray

Rectangular black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19626

Accession Number: 1998.4523

Serving tray

Oval black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19627

Accession Number: 1998.4524

Dining chair--arm

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19628

Accession Number: 1998.593.1

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19629

Accession Number: 1998.593.2

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19630

Accession Number: 1998.593.4

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19631

Accession Number: 1998.593.3

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19632

Accession Number: 1998.593.5

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19633

Accession Number: 1998.593.6

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19634

Accession Number: 1998.593.7

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19635

Accession Number: 1998.593.8

Sideboard

Walnut sideboard. Marble top with two drawers and two doors below. Fruit carving on drawer handles and on center of doors. Shelf above marble top with scrolled supporting brackets. Crested top board with foliate carving and finial top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19636

Accession Number: 1998.594

Stock Lock

Surface-mounted wood box with iron works mortised in. Only one of two coverplates on back is extant. Both were fastened with wrought nails. Deadbolt 5/8 x 1/4 x 5/8" long is key-operated from both sides. Bamberry, or plain, type of stock lock; wrought nails. Painted white. Tagged "lent by Capt. ...

Date: 1720-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19637

Accession Number: 1913.3

Teapot w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19638

Accession Number: 1998.595.1AB

Teapot w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19639

Accession Number: 1998.595.2AB

Sugar bowl w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19640

Accession Number: 1998.595.3AB

Creamer

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19641

Accession Number: 1998.595.4

Bowl

Porcelain footed bowl w/ blue and white decoration; fluted w/ 3 feet at bottom; blue floral banded rim; blue and white flying turkey at center w/ flowers on interior and exterior of bowl.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19642

Accession Number: 1998.596

Water pitcher

Porcelain, unglazed water pitcher w/ sheaves of wheat relief decoration; criss-cross decoration behind wheat relief; leaf decoration around top rim; ribbed handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 19643

Accession Number: 1998.647

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; raised foliate detail around handle edges. Engraved w/ a "T" on top of handle.

Date: 1891-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19644

Accession Number: 1998.597.1

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; raised foliate detail around handle edges. Engraved w/ a "T" on top of handle.

Date: 1891-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19645

Accession Number: 1998.597.2

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; silver. Dense foliate detail and small floral rosettes along handle. Plain medallion at tip of handle inscribed "PT". Inscribed "Gt. Grandma" on back.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19646

Accession Number: 1998.598.1

Nut service spoon

Nut service spoon. Hammered sterling silver plate w/ pierced bowl in quatrefoil and diamond patterns. Tip of handle cut in similar quatrefoil design.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Shreve & Co. (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 19647

Accession Number: 1998.599

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; silver. Dense foliate detail and small floral rosettes along handle. Plain medallion at tip of handle inscribed "PT". Inscribed "Gt. Grandma" on back.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19648

Accession Number: 1998.598.2

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; silver. Dense foliate detail and small floral rosettes along handle. Plain medallion at tip of handle inscribed "PT". Inscribed "Gt. Grandma" on back.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19649

Accession Number: 1998.598.3

Teaspoon

Teaspoon; silver. Dense foliate detail and small floral rosettes along handle. Plain medallion at tip of handle inscribed "PT". Inscribed "Gt. Grandma" on back.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19650

Accession Number: 1998.598.4

Cooking pot

White enamel cooking pot; round w/ 2 squared handles on side; white body w/ red banded top rim and red handles.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19401

Accession Number: 1998.1166AB

Braided Rug

Oval braided rug, light blue and grey, faded, with dark blue center.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Possibly Donnell, Annie (Maker)

Material: braiding, cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19402

Accession Number: 1998.2471

Braided rug

Round braided rug, wool, Exterior border is 3 strips wide and navy and brown. Innermost circle is gray and light blue. Other colors include tan and red.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: braiding, hand sewing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19403

Accession Number: 1998.2472

Doorstop

Fabric covered brick, used as a doorstop. Fabric is cotton: beige, w/ red, tan and green floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 19404

Accession Number: 1998.2473

Windsor chair

Windsor chair painted black. Loop-backed crest rail and nine turned spindles. Saddle seat. Bamboo-turned legs and turned H-stretcher.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19405

Accession Number: 1998.1025

Seat cover

Round braided seat cover, wool. Braided in 2 separate color schemes: the exterior blue and black, and the interior blue and brown w/ multi-colored fabric w/ yellow and navy stripes woven between. Two black ties at back.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: Morren, Hildreth (Maker)

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19406

Accession Number: 1998.2478

Watercolor

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, of William Carr. Bust-length, depicting a young man in black jacket and white frilly shirt w/ high collar. In an oval celluloid frame, painted black, w/ gilt interior, molded center, and bead molded edge.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19407

Accession Number: 1998.2479

Watercolor Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, of Joseph Tucker. Half-length, depicting a young man in black jacket and white vest with high collar and black bow tie. In a rectangular wooden frame with gilt oval liner.

Date: 1840

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19408

Accession Number: 1998.2480

Watercolor Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory of Richard H. Tucker, I. Bust-length, depicting a middle-aged man in black jacket, beige vest and white shirt with vertical ribbing. All white high collars. In a rectangular wooden frame with gilt oval liner.

Date: 1833

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19409

Accession Number: 1998.2481

Watercolor

Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory of Richard H. Tucker, Jr. Bust-length, depicting a young boy (teenage) in brown jacket, yellow vest and white shirt w/ high collars. Black neck tie. In a rectangular wooden frame w/ gilt oval liner and gilt foliate appliques at corners.

Date: 1832

Maker: Feulard (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 19410

Accession Number: 1998.2482

Electric Fireless Cooker

Fireless electric cooker; 2 burner range on top w/ 2 rack stove beneath and fireless cooker beneath that--see pamphlet accompanying range for further description and also copy in accession file.

Date: 1926

Maker: The William Campbell Co. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19411

Accession Number: 1998.4407

Yardstick

Wooden yard stick; painted tan; measurements in 36".

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: C. Smith Mfg. Co. (Maker) Soule Glass & Paint Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19412

Accession Number: 1998.4408

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