Historic New England

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase of tapered cylindrical form with out-flared shoulder; thrown and unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3054

Accession Number: 1991.1545

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase, of cylindrical shape with flared shoulder, thrown and unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3055

Accession Number: 1991.1546

Keg or Pig

Red earthenware pig or small keg; barrel shape with four areas of incised banding to sides; pierced with hole to side and small hole on top; unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3056

Accession Number: 1991.1547

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase; barrel shape; thrown; unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3057

Accession Number: 1991.1548

Vase

Red-clay earthenware; small, open vase of barrel form; slightly lopsided; thrown and unglazed with gray-painted line around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3058

Accession Number: 1991.1549

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

GUSN: 3059

Accession Number: 1991.1550

Miniature Keg

Redware miniature keg; barrel shape with four incised lines at top and bottom of sides; solid, flat top and bottom with hole pierced in center of side; overall orange glaze.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker) Clark, Daniel, Jr. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, lead glaze, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3060

Accession Number: 1991.1551

Jar

No description

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

GUSN: 3061

Accession Number: 1991.1552

Small paint-decorated earthenware pot, of concave cylindrical form; scratched down all around to reveal various painted decorated layers, including turquoise, pink and black floral decorations; black line to rim.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3062

Accession Number: 1991.1553

Jug

Brown-glazed red earthenware jug, of bulbous form with small raised mouth and a high-looped strap handle on its shoulder; incised by hand on front "Little Brown/JUG" date and initials on bottom "MAL/1875"

Date: 1875

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, lead glaze, redware

GUSN: 3063

Accession Number: 1991.1554

Flowerpot

Dark brown-glazed red earthenware flower pot, with rim; wide top tapering to base; drainage hole on bottom.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: lead glaze, piercing, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3064

Accession Number: 1991.1555

Plate

Salt-glazed white stoneware plate, molded to form and embossed lace-like basketweave pattern of Rococco style; delicate in form. [see photo neg#47576-A]

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, molding (forming), glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 3065

Accession Number: 1991.1556

Ink drawing

Rectangular, horizontal formal still life sketch with a two-handled urn of baluster form resting on a table-top; a spray of foliage symmetrically flows from the urn, and a small bird rests on the top center sprig. On either side of the urn, dark, lotus-like plants appear to grow from the table (or ...

Date: 1783

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3066

Accession Number: 1991.1557

Prayerbook Box

Carved hardwood box in the form of a prayer book, with notched edges; front and back sides have chip-carved square enclosed by incised crested rectangle, with faintly carved pinwheel decoration at corners; sliding cover at long page-side with carved triangular pull; inside is an old, small, leatherb...

Date: 1725-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chip carving, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 3067

Accession Number: 1991.1558

Carrying box

In the shape of a lunchbox, with a rectangular hinged lid carved with the initials "ANL" and a leafly vine on conforming box with applied handle; carved at sides with geometric motifs; the box is fitted with 2 compartments; it is painted dark green; closes with a wire hinge.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3068

Accession Number: 1991.1559

Doll's Table

Nearly square top with straight edges mortised through center with tenon of square standard on an X-form base; painted red; the underside of the top is decorated with red dots.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3069

Accession Number: 1991.1560

Miniature Basket with Lid

Oval splint top with raised center on conforming base with two wrapped handles and rectangular open-work bottom, all in warm natural brown color.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 3070

Accession Number: 1991.1562AB

Doll

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3071

Accession Number: 1991.1563

Sachet

Densely padded white silk square is embroidered with polychrome floral spray and edged with wide, double flounce of ecru lace with blue silk satin insertion ribbon and bow.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 3072

Accession Number: 1991.1564

Plate

Molded redware plate; unglazed.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker) Clark, Daniel, d. 1828 (Maker) Clark, John (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), redware

GUSN: 3073

Accession Number: 1991.1568

Plate

Redware plate 1/4 inch thick, molded into English salt-glaze Rococo-style shape; its face is covered with a reddish-orange lead glaze.

Date: 1843

Maker: Clark, Daniel, d. 1828 (Maker) Flanders, Paul (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), lead (metal), molding (forming), redware, lead glaze, salt glaze

GUSN: 3074

Accession Number: 1991.1569

Bonnet

Black and natural colored straw woven into wide, projecting brim on shallow crown with straw binding at edges and seams; tan canvas binding at nape of neck and at inner seam.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Bridge, Amos D., Mr. (Maker)

Material: canvas, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 3075

Accession Number: 1991.1570

Bonnet

Black and natural colored straw woven into wide, projecting brim on shallow, pleated crown with straw binding at edges and seams; tan canvas binding at nape of neck and at inner seam.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Bridge, Amos D., Mr. (Maker)

Material: straw (plant material), canvas

GUSN: 3076

Accession Number: 1991.1571

Tilt-top tea table

Tripod base; pointed pad feet; urn turned pedestal; round top.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3860

Accession Number: 1977.207

Footstool

Round stool on three turned feet with incised lines on outside face of upper turning. Base is donut-cut into which feet are set. Exterior of base decorated with 1/2 round and cavetto-shaped turnings with incised line on bottom edge which has dot and line cutouts from it. Top upholstered in red wool ...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3861

Accession Number: 1977.135

Candlestick

Solid cast baluster from with hollow constructed base filled with ballast; circular stepped base below vasiform turned baluster; concave sided round candle socket terminating in flat broad drip pan.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3862

Accession Number: 1977.136.1

Tieback

stamped brass roundelle with concave center having flower blossom design; face edge with two rows of beading; solid cast post ending with threaded iron screw; back of face possibly tin.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3863

Accession Number: 1977.137.1

Tieback

stamped brass roundelle with concave center having flower blossom design; face edge with two rows of beading; solid cast post ending with threaded iron screw; back of face possibly tin.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3864

Accession Number: 1977.137.2

Tea Table

Tea table. Mahogany with white pine corner blocks. Rectangular two-board top with rabbeted edges rounded to a bead that extend beyond rails. Narrow cove molding nailed to rails just below top. Shaped, scalloped skirt with cyma curves and rectiliinear shapes. Rests on cabriole legs with over-the-...

Date: 1745-1770

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3865

Accession Number: 1977.208

Candlestick

Solid cast baluster from with hollow constructed base filled with ballast; circular stepped base below vasiform turned baluster; concave sided round candle socket terminating in flat broad drip pan.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3866

Accession Number: 1977.136.2

Tilt-top Tea Table

Round tilt-top, bird cage, tea table with tripod, snake foot base, urn turning surmounted by double molding and straight tapered shaft terminating in bird cage fixture with four turned supports between square blocks; cleats on either side of hinge.

Date: 1755-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 3867

Accession Number: 1977.209

Side Chair

Side chair has curved crest rail with yoke; molded stiles; rush seat; turned front legs with Spanish feet; and is painted black.

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 3868

Accession Number: 1977.210

Lamp

round rimmed bases with baluster and ring turned supports surmounted by bulb shaped oil chambers fillted with double tin wick holders.

Date: 1795-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3869

Accession Number: 1977.211AB

Tea Chest

Rectangular tea box with molded base, brass inlay; hinged lid with brass handle, divided interior of three sections fitted with tin caddy; green velvet lining on the lid. Box rests on ogee bracket feet.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), veneering, tin (metal), velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 3870

Accession Number: 1977.212

Board Game

Octagonal with thirty-seven holes for pegs and thirty-three pine pegs; cross hatching inside for placement of holes, painted red.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3871

Accession Number: 1977.213

Board Game

rectangular box, hinged; checkerboard exterior of maple and mahogany squares; interior inlaid with backgammon motif; contents of dice, checkers, and dice shakers of leather; brass hinges.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3872

Accession Number: 1977.214

Silhouette of Jonathan Sayward

Circular, framed silhouette of Jonathan Sayward, facing right; white paper on black silk with wood frame.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3873

Accession Number: 1977.215

Silhouette of Sayward Barrell

Circular framed silhouette of Jonathan Sayward Barrell, facing left; white paper on black silk, wooden frame.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: King, William (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3874

Accession Number: 1977.216

Silhouette of Nathaniel Barrell

Circular framed silhouette of Nathaniel Barrell, facing left; white paper on black silk, wooden frame.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3875

Accession Number: 1977.217

Silhouette of Elizabeth Barrell

circular framed silhouette of Elizabeth Barrell, facing right; white paper on black silk, wooden frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3876

Accession Number: 1977.218

Silhouette of Mary Barrell

Circular framed silhouette of Mary Barrell, facing left; white paper on black silk, wooden frame.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3877

Accession Number: 1977.219

Silhouette of a Man

Circular framed silhouette of gentleman, facing right; white paper on black silk, wooden frame; no inscription on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3878

Accession Number: 1977.220

Portrait of Frederick III, King of Prussia

Engraving of Frederick III, King of Prussia. Half-length portrait of a man, torso turned to left, face turned towards viewer. Wearing a short wig, tricorn hat and coat, insignia on chest. Inset with a rondel which rests on a neo-classical plinth. Ink on paper, original glass. Ebonized frame with gil...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Pesne (Painter) Houston, Richard (Engraver) Bowles, John (Publisher)

Material: staining, ebony (color), engraving (printing process), gilding, glass (material), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3879

Accession Number: 1977.221

Portrait of Jihn Manners

Ink on paper, pine frame, original glass. Framed engraving of John Manners, Marquis of Granby, Commander in Chief of the British Forces, Lieutenant General of the Ordinance, and Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards. Three-quarter portrait of a man, torso turned slightly to left, looking to ...

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3880

Accession Number: 1977.222

Portrait of Henry Bilsom Legge, Esq.

Ink on paper, pine frame, original glass. Three-quarter length portrait of Henry Bilsom Legge, Esq., seated, wearing heavily trimmed coat, lace cravat and cuffs; holding a rolled paper and wearing a curly wig.

Date: ca. 1760

Maker: Houston, Richard (Engraver) Hoare, William (Painter)

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3881

Accession Number: 1977.223

Portrait of S. John Lewis Ligonier

Ink on paper, pine frame, original glass. Three-quarter portrait of S. John Lewis Ligonier, torso turned slightly to right, wearing three-quarter length coat with buttons, belt at waist, insignia on chest and curled wig tied back, right hand on hip, left hand extended and holding hat.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Tinney, John (Publisher) Lathem, James (Painter) Brooks, Jno. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process), glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3882

Accession Number: 1977.225

Tieback

Round painted enamel knobs fitted with brass rims and shafts which screw into wall; portraits of a young girl with bonnett on each.

Date: 1765-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 3883

Accession Number: 1977.226.1

Tieback

Round painted enamel knobs fitted with brass rims and shafts which screw into wall; portraits of a young girl with bonnett on each.

Date: 1765-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), enamel paint

GUSN: 3884

Accession Number: 1977.226.2

Portrait of Jonathan Sayward (1713-1797)

(A)Three-quarter length portrait of Jonathan Sayward, facing right; right arm leaning on table; curtain in left background; right background shows ocean with two ships. (B) Unadorned wooden frame.

Date: 1745-1755

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3885

Accession Number: 1977.227AB

Portrait of Sarah Mitchell Sayward

Three-quarter length portrait of Sarah Mitchell Sayward, facing left; background not filled in; lace on sleeves not finished; subject wearing pink dress, white apron and kerchief.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 3886

Accession Number: 1977.228

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