Historic New England

Pillow

Printed cotton-- off white background w/ black pinstripes, lime green and purple abstract floral pattern. Match w/ 1998.1354.

Date: 1870-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18718

Accession Number: 1998.1358

Pillow

Printed cotton--green border w/ white and red floral wreath in center. Edged w/ beige cotton rope 1" thick w/ knots on each side.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18719

Accession Number: 1998.1359

Pillow

Printed cotton--red background w/ white and green floral and ribbon design.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 18720

Accession Number: 1998.1360

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Patch in center w/ rope border and blue and tan design of leaves and grapes. Patch 11" x 11". One side of pillow ties closed w/ tassles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18721

Accession Number: 1998.1361.1

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Patch in center w/ rope border and blue and tan design of leaves and grapes. Patch 11" x 11". One side of pillow ties closed w/ tassles.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18722

Accession Number: 1998.1361.2

Pillow

Embroidered linen. Diagonal design--brown border--brown and blue abstract floral design w/ geometrical shapes.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 18723

Accession Number: 1998.1364

Pillow

Printed linen--image of flower bouquet in vase and small square design dispersed. Very faded.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 18724

Accession Number: 1998.1365

Rocking chair

Small rocking chair w/ splint seat. Converted from a small ladder-back side chair. Painted black w/ earlier red paint showing through. Large rockers.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18725

Accession Number: 1998.1366

Rocking chair

Rocking chair w/ ladder-back arms. Pine painted black w/ coat of red exposed beneath. Four slats, turn-topped stiles and splint seat.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18726

Accession Number: 1998.1367

Arm chair

Wicker arm chair w/ plank seat. Arched back of straight wicker splats alternated w/ spiral-curved pieces. Ornate "X" stretcher. Painted brown.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 18727

Accession Number: 1998.1369

Foot warmer

Tin foot warmer w/ wooden frame and tin handle. Sides of tin box decorated w/ heart/circle design. Door and ring handle on one side. Smaller tin box inside (for coals?). Very rusted.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18728

Accession Number: 1998.1370

Tin oven

3 part tin kitchen. A hooks into B at back. A has one handle at top. B holds middle shelf w/ 2 small side handles and B has 2 large handles on sides and 2 feet at back bottom.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18729

Accession Number: 1998.1371AB

Hatchel

Hatchel. Wood black w/ wood inlay filled w/ hand-wrought nails (about 30?). Large crack down center of main wood block.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18730

Accession Number: 1998.1372

Chest

Pine matchboard chest w/ hinged lid and grained finish. Vertical molding creates image of multiple small planks. Arched carving at bottom creates look of bracket feet.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 18731

Accession Number: 1998.1373

Viewing box

Currier print viewing box. Partially covered in black-painted canvas. 2 hand cranks on top turn 2 rods inside. 2 glass holes in front for viewing on wooden flap. (Hinge at top)

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18732

Accession Number: 1998.1374

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18733

Accession Number: 1998.1375

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18734

Accession Number: 1998.1376

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18735

Accession Number: 1998.1377

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18736

Accession Number: 1998.1378

Tray

Metal pan.

Date: 1860-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18737

Accession Number: 1998.1379

Dried gourd hanging

Dried gourds, pine cone and bean pods--spray painted red, green, blue, yellow, orange. Attached to black string by wire.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd, painting (coating), wire

GUSN: 18738

Accession Number: 1998.1380

Wastebasket

Cardboard wastebasket covered with wallpaper. White background with yellow and white flowers.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18739

Accession Number: 1998.1381

Bed. Cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of head and footboards. Boards are crested with thick molded rails. Thick, flat-sided stiles with curved edges widen into legs set on casters.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18740

Accession Number: 1998.1449.1

Chest of drawers

Bureau; cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of drawers. Bevel-edged top with attached mirror. Mirror attached to curved arms of supporting base; openwork crest. Two small drawers and three full drawers, all with turne...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18741

Accession Number: 1998.1449.2

Commode

Cottage style commode; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions on top and at center of bottom doors. Hinged top with beveled edges. Interior top compartment. Two bottom doors open to larger interior compartment. Curved skirt. Rests on bracket fe...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18742

Accession Number: 1998.1449.3

Occasional table

Cottage style occasional table; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of top. Top edges are curved and beveled. Front drawer. Skirt arched at side between two side legs. Turned legs and center stretchers. Legs at each side connecte...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18743

Accession Number: 1998.1449.4

Side chair

Side chair; cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18744

Accession Number: 1998.1449.5

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18745

Accession Number: 1998.1449.6

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18746

Accession Number: 1998.1449.7

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18747

Accession Number: 1998.1449.8

Rocking chair

Cottage style rocking chair. Cane seat and lower back ; legs, stretchers, and rockers painted blue. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles connected at bottom to the top rail of the caned lower back. Curving stiles, caned seat, slight cabriole front legs, flat concave front stretcher...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18748

Accession Number: 1998.1448

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18749

Accession Number: 1998.1440.1

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18750

Accession Number: 1998.1440.2

Soap dish

Porcelain dish, irregularly shaped; white w/ gold edging and floral decoration w/ butterfly; 2 edges faintly engraved w/ foliate pattern; pink, blue, and brown floral branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18751

Accession Number: 1998.1441

Water pitcher

Earthenware water pitcher; white w/ pink floral decoration; transfer printed; paneled neck w/ scalloped top rim; foliate thumbrest on handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18752

Accession Number: 1998.1442

Trunk

Canvas covered metal trunk w/ central lock and 2 metal handles on sides. Inside painted green.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18753

Accession Number: 1998.4743

Cape

Black cape covered w/ embroidered black lace and finished w/ ribbon around collar and to be tied in front. 4 hook and eyes in front for closure. Lace scalloped at bottom in 2 layers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 18754

Accession Number: 1998.4740

Cape

Black ribbed wool cape w/ double lace edging and jet bead decoration along lace. 2 large, low armholes. Cape extends down in front. Ribbon inside lining to tie around waist. Black silk lining. 5 hook and eyes in front for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 18755

Accession Number: 1998.4741

Cape

Black lace and satin cape. High neck w/ ribbon trim. Beadwork along chest and neckline. Front bow. Main body of cape made up of 2 layers of thick netting-like lace, scalloped edges. 2 long panels hang in front. 1 short panel in back w/ ribbons to attach to bodice and skirt. 8 hook and eyes in front ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18756

Accession Number: 1998.4742

Bodice

Black satin bodice w/ off-white cotton lining and white lace at cuffs. 10 button holes at front for closure, buttons missing. Some patches. Black ruffles at shoulders and at cuff.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18757

Accession Number: 1998.4744

Collar

Black collar w/ sheer ruffles around neckline and 2 sheer panels extending down front. One hook and eye in front for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18758

Accession Number: 1998.4745

Syrup pot

Large syrup pot? w/ vertical, turned and black wooden handle; black wooden finial atop lid; 2 raised rings around base; lobed spout w/ hinged spout cover.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18859

Accession Number: 1998.1051

Coffeepot

Britannia coffeepot w/ painted black handle; foliated scroll handle; finial atop hinged lid; swan-shaped spout; engraved ring around base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: britannia metal, hammering

GUSN: 18860

Accession Number: 1998.1052

Teapot

Blue and brown ceramic teapot and lid; engraved vertical striations in sets of 3; rim of pot and knob on top of lid brown; inside has crackled appearance.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18861

Accession Number: 1998.1053AB

Teapot

Porcelain teapot w/ coiled wire handle; lid and rim decorated w/ white background and blue floral design (lid also banded w/ pinwheel design); body textured like reptile skin w/ white and green puffy-painted splotches.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 18862

Accession Number: 1998.1054AB

Teapot

Teapot w/ transfer print of woman and two children looking at an animal; rose-colored sprigged decoration on handle and spout; rose banding around top edge; pastoral scene painted in purples, greens and yellows.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18863

Accession Number: 1998.1055AB

Coffeepot

Earthenware coffeepot transfer printed in black and mulberry in chinoiserie design; print of Chinese palace by the water; octagonal shape w/ squared handle and domed lid.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18864

Accession Number: 1998.1056AB

Pitcher

Hexagonal pitcher, flow blue decoration; design depicts archway with flowers surrounding it; blue diamond pattern on handle and base; darker blue hues at rim.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating), transfer printing, earthenware

GUSN: 18865

Accession Number: 1998.1057

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher w/ remnants of gilt decoration around neck and body; foliated scroll handle; ribbed band around base.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18866

Accession Number: 1998.1058

Water pitcher

Majolica water pitcher w/ rustic decoration; pink interior; white exterior w/ 2 yellow bands around body; poorly painted decoration of grape bunches and leaves--red and green colors running into each other.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18867

Accession Number: 1998.1059

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