Historic New England

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with squat, lobed mustard yellow-colored body with double foliate handles and vegetal finial.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34952

Accession Number: 1932.688AB

Beer Pitcher

Light blue squat bulbous body w/ painted green, blue, pink and gilt flower vines; oval medallions in relief; octagonal base; scrolled flower vine handle; hinged metal lid.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: C.J. Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 34953

Accession Number: 1932.689

Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing ...

Maker: Brevete (Manufacturer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34954

Accession Number: 1932.691

Padlock

Heart-shaped; small; brass cover and iron or steel hasp; keyhole cover is stamped.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 34955

Accession Number: 1932.693C

Political Pin

A thin gold-plated pin embossed with the Massachusetts State seal. A ribbon with lettering hangs from the edge of the pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34956

Accession Number: 1932.694

Box

Small circular box [a] with lid [b] filled with white wax wafers [c].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34965

Accession Number: 1932.707A-C

Box

Small stained and varnished wooden box with cover. Cover is enlaid with small pieces of wood in varying shades.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34966

Accession Number: 1932.709AB

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34967

Accession Number: 1932.710

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34968

Accession Number: 1932.711

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34969

Accession Number: 1932.712

Wafer

Wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34970

Accession Number: 1932.714

Bird Feeder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34971

Accession Number: 1932.716AB

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34973

Accession Number: 1932.718AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34974

Accession Number: 1932.721AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34975

Accession Number: 1932.722

Coaster

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34976

Accession Number: 1932.729

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34977

Accession Number: 1932.730

Crane Hook

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 34978

Accession Number: 1932.734

Pantry Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34979

Accession Number: 1932.739

Pincushion

White satin cushion with pink floral embroidery on one side; embroidered basket and flowers on the other side; white pleated silk ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 34980

Accession Number: 1932.742

Pincushion

Scalloped edged pincushion with red velvet and beaded star shaped flowers; pink silk back.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34981

Accession Number: 1932.743

Pincushion

Round pincushion with scalloped edges; dark green velvet with white beading; twisted loop beaded fringe; beaded baskets of flowers in each scallop; green and white checkered cotton back.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velvet (fabric weave), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 34982

Accession Number: 1932.744

Pincushion

Square pillow pincushion with applied blocks in a multicolored three dimensional pattern. Bottom has five widths of two tone rose and white ribbon.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 34983

Accession Number: 1932.745

Piano Throw

Textile with printed scroll and arch pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 34984

Accession Number: 1932.747

Pair of Women's Shoes

Pale blue faded to white silk satin; 4" vamp; toe is getting squared.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34986

Accession Number: 1932.754AB

Pair of Slippers

Pink silk satin; self-fabric rosette with faceted stone in center; long vamp; squared toe.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34987

Accession Number: 1932.755AB

Pair of Slippers

Navy blue silk satin; bound with black grosgrain; small black bow; narrow black ribbon ties on (B) only; drawstring at square throat. Rounded square toe; 3-1/4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist and no heel; lined with white leather and linen.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 34988

Accession Number: 1932.756AB

Pair of Slippers

White kid leather; bound with silk and linen or cotton tape; no trim although holes on toe indicate a bow or circular decoration was attached at one time (missing now). Narrow elastic ties; rounded square toe; square throat; 3-1/8" vamp; no drawstring; center back seam; sole has narrow waist and is...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 34989

Accession Number: 1932.757AB

Match Holder

Tin match box with two pockets - backing painted green and pockets blue at top and bottom. Pockets covered with a red substance.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34990

Accession Number: 1932.759

Lamp

Lampshade with five parian panels.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34991

Accession Number: 1932.762

Sewing Bird

This cast-iron sewing bird has a heart-shaped thumb screw on the table clamp.

Date: 1854

Maker: Bailey, A. P.

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34993

Accession Number: 1932.769

Needle Case

Round embossed cardstock needle case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34994

Accession Number: 1932.770

Bee's Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34995

Accession Number: 1932.771

Emery Cushion

Red strawberry emery cushion with green leaves set in turned wooden base.

Date: 1809-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile)

GUSN: 34997

Accession Number: 1932.773

Emery Cushion

Red round emery ball set in black wooden turned base with green wax at base; needle container in between wax and emery ball; undecipherable inscription on bottom.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wood (plant material), wax

GUSN: 34998

Accession Number: 1932.774

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 34999

Accession Number: 1932.775

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35000

Accession Number: 1932.776

Needle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35001

Accession Number: 1932.777

Sewing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35003

Accession Number: 1932.779

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35005

Accession Number: 1932.784

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35006

Accession Number: 1932.785B

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35007

Accession Number: 1932.787

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35008

Accession Number: 1932.788

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35009

Accession Number: 1932.789A

Pitcher

Copper lustre exterior w/ rococo ear-shaped handle; beading in relief around rim and pointy spout; pink lustre band around body w/ scene of 3-story building flanked by trees w/ birds flying overhead.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36592

Accession Number: 1934.470

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ dancing couple in relief on both sides; bellflower in relief under spout; green enamel scrolls; serpentine rim; pointed rococo handle.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36594

Accession Number: 1934.475

Goblet

Copper lustre body w/ circular body and narrow "ring-turned" stem; wide blue enamel chain of flowers around rim.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36595

Accession Number: 1934.478

Caster

Copper lustre pear-shaped body w/ circular base and band of rough, sand-like white glaze around mid-section.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36596

Accession Number: 1934.480

Creamer

Rounded, squat body w/ pointy and ear-shaped handle w/ slight scroll and feather in relief; allegorical white medallions in relief; white urn and floral spray in relief under lobed mouth; border around rim of painted blue leaves and yellow flowers.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36597

Accession Number: 1934.482

Chocolate Pot

All-over copper lustre; circular with straight sides, loop handle, button finial, and notch for spoon in cover. A= Pot B= Cover

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 36598

Accession Number: 1934.487AB

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