Historic New England

Bowl

Carved, footless, wooden bowl; terra cotta exterior; black interior with painted bird and flowers; colors: blue, red, white and green.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5634

Accession Number: 1971.916

Bowl

Ring foot; fluted sides; scalloped rim; turquiose crackled mineral glaze.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: crackling, earthenware

GUSN: 5635

Accession Number: 1971.917

Watercolor

Depicts sundial and garden; house in background; colors greens, blues, pinks; gilt frame.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 5636

Accession Number: 1971.918

Footstool

Rectangular; wood frame; shaped apron; turned foot; upholstered in figured, napped carpeting in mustard and sienna; upholstery bail handles at sides; brass carpet tacks.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5637

Accession Number: 1971.919

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5638

Accession Number: 1971.920.1

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5639

Accession Number: 1971.920.2

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5640

Accession Number: 1971.920.3

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5641

Accession Number: 1971.920.4

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5642

Accession Number: 1971.920.5

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5643

Accession Number: 1971.920.6

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5644

Accession Number: 1971.920.7

Curtain

Maroon silk file; lined with polished cotton; pleated at top.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 5645

Accession Number: 1971.920.8

Book Stand

Rectangular base with central extension slide; hinged, pierced mahogany flap bookends at either end.

Date: 1915-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 5646

Accession Number: 1971.921

Throw Pillow

Square; needlepoint cover; brown ground with multicolor floral bouquet at center; brown fabric at back.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, feather (material), yarn

GUSN: 5647

Accession Number: 1971.922

Footstool

Six-sided; covered with napped carpeting; top has alternating segments of red carpet or black and cream carpet; oil cloth base with centered button; interior stuffed with straw.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: oilcloth, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 5648

Accession Number: 1971.923

Reeded wood poles; painted white; metal ball shaped ends with double band of Greek key ornament encircling the center of the ball; projecting finial tapers to a point; 64 white painted wood curtain rings.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5649

Accession Number: 1971.924.1

Curtain Rod

Reeded wood poles; painted white; metal ball shaped ends with double band of Greek key ornament encircling the center of the ball; projecting finial tapers to a point; 64 white painted wood curtain rings.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5650

Accession Number: 1971.924.2

Curtain Rod

Reeded wood poles; painted white; metal ball shaped ends with double band of Greek key ornament encircling the center of the ball; projecting finial tapers to a point; 64 white painted wood curtain rings.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5651

Accession Number: 1971.924.3

Curtain Rod

Reeded wood poles; painted white; metal ball shaped ends with double band of Greek key ornament encircling the center of the ball; projecting finial tapers to a point; 64 white painted wood curtain rings.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5652

Accession Number: 1971.924.4

Cigarette Box

A) Rectangular box; hinged lid; top and sides covered with maroon covered leather; interior is divided into three compartments; for king size cigarettes. B) A printed note inside the box.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5653

Accession Number: 1971.925AB

Work Table

Square, four legged table; elongated bulbous foot; reeded and ring turned leg; birch veneered panels edged with light and dark wood inlay on stiles; single drawer front veneered with unknown wood and two birch ovals; light and dark wood "triangle" edging; drawer interior divided into three sections;...

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), veneer, inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5654

Accession Number: 1971.926

Dressing Table

Dressing or toilet table. Spruce legs with white pine rails and top. Overhanging top with shaped edges. Top has serpentine front and sides and straight back. Rectangular apron with molded edge. Rests on rectangular legs with beaded outer edge. Painted white.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 5656

Accession Number: 1971.928

Fireplace Screen

Flat rectangular tin body, painted black; two circular holes in center; one has spring-like circular cover to receive coal stove pipe; fold over edge; indented bead running across top.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5657

Accession Number: 1971.929 A

Looking Glass

Circular wide wood frame with circular glass enclosed; whole painted gilt with red and white floral sprigs at random, especially florid at upper right with printing extending onto glass from the frame.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Attributed to Morrison, Elizabeth W., 1842-1920 (Maker) Attributed to Morrison, Mary Ann, 1844-1936 (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5658

Accession Number: 1971.931

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5759

Accession Number: 1971.972.6

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5760

Accession Number: 1971.972.7

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5761

Accession Number: 1971.972.8

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5762

Accession Number: 1971.972.9

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5763

Accession Number: 1971.972.10

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5764

Accession Number: 1971.972.11

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5765

Accession Number: 1971.972.12

Plate

Plate from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5766

Accession Number: 1971.972.13

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5767

Accession Number: 1971.972.14AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5768

Accession Number: 1971.972.15AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5769

Accession Number: 1971.972.16AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5770

Accession Number: 1971.972.17AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5771

Accession Number: 1971.972.18AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5772

Accession Number: 1971.972.19AB

Relish Dish

Leaf-shaped desk; fluted body; ring foot; interior has freehand painted vari-colored floral sprays, and a gilt border.

Date: ca. 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 5773

Accession Number: 1971.973.1-8

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5774

Accession Number: 1971.974.1

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5775

Accession Number: 1971.974.2

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5776

Accession Number: 1971.974.3

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5777

Accession Number: 1971.974.4

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5778

Accession Number: 1971.974.5

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5779

Accession Number: 1971.974.6

Platter

Ovoid platter with scalloped and canted corners; deep well; blue and white transfer print decoration of circular geometric border with large floral blossom design on rim; oval central reserve with scene of Far Eastern garden with boy riding zebra, pavillions and pagoda at rear.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5780

Accession Number: 1971.975.1

Meat Platter

Ovoid platter with scalloped and canted corners; deep well; molded gravy draining wells; blue and white transfer print decoration of circular geometric border with large floral blossom design on rim; oval central reserve with scene of Far Eastern garden with boy riding zebra, pavillions and pagoda a...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5781

Accession Number: 1971.975.2

Tureen

Deep ovoid bowl-like body with canted edges and conforming foot; simple C-shape handles with leafy terminus; exterior with overall blossom design; interior with blue and white transfer print decoration of circular geometric border with large floral blossom design on rim; oval central reserve with sc...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5782

Accession Number: 1971.975.3AB

Souvenir Plate

Dark blue decal design, floral border center vignette depicts Old South Church, Boston, Mass.

Date: 1895

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 5783

Accession Number: 1971.976

Bowl

.1) Square bowl with indented or "cut" shaped corners; circular base; cross hatch border without scallops on exterior; interior bottom with island scene; Canton willow pattern on exterior. Set) White clay body with bluish-cast white glaze; Canton pattern underglaze blue painted decoration consis...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, cutting (dividing)

GUSN: 5784

Accession Number: 1971.977.1

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