Historic New England

Teapot & Lid

Yi-hsing reddish-brown stoneware, slab built, unglazed, globular form, top and bottom rim trimmed with a narrow band of rivet-like raised decoration; incised Chinese characters on bowl; flat lid with an incised YIN-YANG symbol on round knop; downturned spout, rounded handle.

Date: 1700-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 2176

Accession Number: 1991.186AB

Teapot & Lid

Yi-hsing reddish-brown stoneware of gourd shaped body and knop, short straight spout and rounded handle, with small circles incised on lid.

Date: 1700-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 2177

Accession Number: 1991.187AB

Carved Vine on Stand

Chinese carving of vine with leaves and berries, carved from a single piece of jade, in pinky beige shade to berries; mounted on carved black stone base.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), incising, jade (rock)

GUSN: 2178

Accession Number: 1991.188

Carved Group of Three Priests

Asian stone carving, probably jade, of a group of three men, probably priests, on carved black base: A: Base B: Green figure on left holding infant C: Green figure at center D: Amber figure at right.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 2179

Accession Number: 1991.189A-D

Tavern Table

Nearly-round overhanging top raised on straight skirt and four baluster turned splayed legs with button feet joined by rectangular box stretchers. Top painted red-brown; base painted black. Top is supported by a wide centered cleat that nearly extends across width of table.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2330

Accession Number: 1991.338

Churn

Hardwood churn, probably Shaker, with yellowish stain on marbelized-like figured maple. Smallish and slender with bands of wood to top and bottom.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), staining, maple (wood)

GUSN: 2331

Accession Number: 1991.339

Stool

Handwood stool (probably oak) with round seat above four round splayed legs turned at the top with three levels of stretchers. Painted bright deep-aqua blue.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2332

Accession Number: 1991.340

Traveling Liquor Case

Green-painted traveling liquor case; rectangular with copper frame, iron hinges, large lock and side handles. Interior fitted with compartments and eight clear blown square bottles (mismatched) with gilt decoration to shoulders and stoppers; five small sherry-style drinking glasses; two holes for tu...

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, pine (wood), painting (coating), glass (material), gilding, iron (metal)

GUSN: 2333

Accession Number: 1991.341

Dipper

Dipper with large bowl made from carved out coconut. Long turned Georgian-style handle attached with pewter mount and rivets.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2334

Accession Number: 1991.342

Bowl

Deep earthenware dish with notched edge, its inside covered with a black glaze with center scroll decoration in white/yellow slip. Buff-colored body.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), slip (clay), lead glaze

GUSN: 2335

Accession Number: 1991.343

Trammel Lamp

Iron candleholder and rush light holder on slender rod fitted to adjustable trammel.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rush (material), wrought

GUSN: 2336

Accession Number: 1991.344

Trammel

Slender trammel made from smooth rod with adjustable insert.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2337

Accession Number: 1991.345

Phoebe Lamp

Large grease lamp with swivel suspension. Bowl has ratched arm.

Date: 1650-1700

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2338

Accession Number: 1991.346AB

Hand Mirror

Oval-shaped. Inset conforming beveled mirror plate and three concentric inlaid bands.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, glass (material), inlay (process), maple (wood), varnishing

GUSN: 2339

Accession Number: 1991.347

Tray

Round wooden tray with raised rim; natural finish.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2340

Accession Number: 1991.348

Bottle

Turned tall wooden bottle. Ovoid-shaped bottom. Small decorative turnings around top; gourd stopper.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gourd, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2341

Accession Number: 1991.349

Tumbler

Horn tumbler; beige.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 2342

Accession Number: 1991.350

Looking Glass

Scrolled and serrated-edge crest with bold ears over rectangular bevelled-edge mirror plate held by gilded liner and ogee molded slip. Shaped and scrolled pendant below.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2343

Accession Number: 1991.351

Corner Cupboard

Corner cupboard. Pine, paint. Upper half comprised of scalloped end boards enclosing two shelves with thumb-molded edge and flat backboards with centered triangular-shaped upright. Lower half comprised of endboards that widen to rectangular form with molded edge and enclose two shelves with round...

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2344

Accession Number: 1991.352

Cheese Box with Cover

Round form with flat, fitted cover branded "G. Upton". Box with straight lap secured with iron tacks. The cover with slightly curved lap; also secured with iron tacks. All painted red. Underside of cover painted blue.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2345

Accession Number: 1991.353AB

Sugar Box

Round, bentwood form with straight lap held by brass tacks and arched swing handle held by wood pegs. Fitted flat top cover. Painted green.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2346

Accession Number: 1991.354

Cheese box with cover

Wooden cheese box painted green with lapped sides screwed with convex nails. Fitted cover with sunburst and three concentric "pinwheel" bands.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2347

Accession Number: 1991.355AB

Wax Fruit Banana

Wax banana dipped in yellow with brown stem and green end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), wax

GUSN: 2348

Accession Number: 1991.356

Molasses Tankard

A staved tapering cylindrical form with a round, incised wood cover held by a forked extension to projecting handle. Staves held by three locked laps at base and single fingered lap at top.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2349

Accession Number: 1991.366

Firkin with cover

A tapering, round, staved form with flat, fitted cover; "fingered" lap on bucket with arched swing handle hold with "button"-shaped wood pegs. Two-fingered hoop laps secured with brass tacks hold staves of bucket. All painted dingy yellow.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2350

Accession Number: 1991.367

Box with lid and tray

Three-part round box. A - Cover: flat fitted with vinegar-grained top; straight lap rim painted yellow with black pinstripes; over a second cover-tray. B - Cover-tray: straight lap secured with tacks; painted yellow with black pinstripes. C - Box: deep with straight laps painted yellow with blac...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2351

Accession Number: 1991.368A-C

Spice Box

(.1) Spice box with cover - Round bentwood form with fitted cover. Top and base secured with tin banding. Natural finish. Top and side stenciled with "Spice". Box holds set of eight cylindrical-form boxes. (.2- .8) Boxes - Each bentwood with fitted cover and tin banding. (.9) Bentwood box without a ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: stenciling, maple (wood), bentwood, tin (metal)

GUSN: 2352

Accession Number: 1991.369.1AB-9B

Spice Box

Round bentwood box with fitted cover stenciled "SPICES". Contains seven cylindrical boxes with fitted covers, stenciled on top and at sides with name of contents. Unvarnished finish.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2353

Accession Number: 1991.370.1-.8

Pantry Box with Lid

One of a set of round wood pantry boxes, painted a blackish-green with red-yellow block lettering in red frame. Fitted lid secured with copper nails. Stackable nest; part of incomplete set.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), nailing, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2354

Accession Number: 1991.371.1AB

Spice Box with Cover

Round bentwood form with single straight lap held by tacks. Fitted flat cover with single straight lap. Painted dark green. Cover sides painted black. Box interior fitted with dividers; four sections.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2355

Accession Number: 1991.372AB

Herb Box with Cover

Round bentwood form with fitted cover with single "fingered" lap. Box with single wide "fingered" lap; a "Harvard" lap configuration (one pointing right, one pointing left). Painted dark green; top decorated with circular, light green, reserve with polychrome sprig of roses enclosed by darker green ...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2356

Accession Number: 1991.373AB

Cheese Box with Cover

Round bentwood form with fitted straight-sided cover secured with finger-lap on conforming box with straight lap secured with iron tacks. Painted red.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2357

Accession Number: 1991.374AB

Spice Box

Round bentwood form with single left-pointed lap. Fitted cover held in place by single right-pointed lap. Painted yellow and hand- decorated in blues with compass-starburst design at top and floral sprig at sides. Edged in banding and undulating line motif. Interior painted blue.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, painting (coating), pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 2358

Accession Number: 1991.375

Spice Box

Oval bentwood form with fitted cover, with single lap on cover and base pointing in opposite directions. All painted green. Top embellished in initials in gold and black.

Date: 1826-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, pine (wood), maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2359

Accession Number: 1991.376AB

Nesting Pantry Boxes

Nest of three oval pantry boxes; maple; graduated sizes with pointed odd laps (facing opposite directions) on box and top hoop; painted deep green.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), painting (coating), tacking

GUSN: 2360

Accession Number: 1991.378.1-3

Spice box

Oval bentwood-form with fitted cover. Base and cover with pointed laps pointing in opposite directions; all painted blue-green.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tacking, brass (alloy), painting (coating), bentwood, pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 2361

Accession Number: 1991.379AB

Charger

Round form with dished top, shallow foot ring and sloping underside. Natural finish.

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2362

Accession Number: 1991.381

Butter bucket

Small butter bucket with white pine staves of tongue and groove construction secured with two brass hoops and tacks; iron wire bail and wooden handle made from birch. Fitted lid flat with concave center and round wooden knob.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: E. Murdock + Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), applewood, birch (wood), brass (alloy), machine-made, staves (boards), Norway spruce (wood), wire

GUSN: 2363

Accession Number: 1991.382

Spirits bottle

Blown glass bottle of deep olive-green color. Squat squared body with deeply concaved bottom below straight tapering long neck with ring; plain lip. Glass clear with scattered tiny bubbles.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 2364

Accession Number: 1991.383

Spice Grater

Pierced tim grater on pine back and handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), piercing, pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2365

Accession Number: 1991.384

Funnel

Redware funnel of shallow cup form; strap handle from side to top of spout. Covered with deep olive green and orange lead glaze.

Date: 1800-1885

Maker: Possibly Gonic Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 2366

Accession Number: 1991.385

Flask

Redware flask or handwarmer; perfectly round shape like a flattened ball; corked hole at top side. Covered with a brown glaze.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2367

Accession Number: 1991.386

Covered bowl

Redware covered bowl (aka ecuelle). Round with tapered sides and ear handle at each side. Grooved by the top below round domed lid with large round knop. Covered with brick red inside and out. Outside mottled with dark brown streaky spots; shiny patina.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, glazing (coating), molding (forming), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2368

Accession Number: 1991.387

Cann

Redware mug of large barrel shape with incised banding near top and bottom. Reeded strap handle (slightly crooked). Covered overall with undercoat glaze of pea-soup color and souffle/ powder-like decoration in iron-red/brownish color over that.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2369

Accession Number: 1991.388

Cann and cover

Redware mug of small cannister shape with groove at top and reeded strap handle. Dark brown glaze outside, orange glaze inside. Molded round domed cover with raised round knop and stem hole a solid black color, as in English Jackfield pottery.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 2370

Accession Number: 1991.389AB

Redware Pitcher with Cover

Redware covered pitcher of ovoid form with upturned collar, small spout and shoulder-to-body strap handle. Drop-lid with upright round knop. Covered overall with reddish-orange lead glaze and streaky brown vertical marks starting below rim, conforming colors to lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2371

Accession Number: 1991.390AB

Sieve

Wooden (oak?) sieve of large round shape with two-color horsehair filler stretched and bound between two wooden (ash?) hoops. Secured with copper tacks.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), copper (metal), handmade, horsehair, oak (wood), tacking, thread

GUSN: 2372

Accession Number: 1991.392

Milk Pan

Large redware milkpan somewhat warped in shape with heavy out-turned rim and straight tapering sides. Unglazed outside. Remaining of lead glaze to inside in gradations of orange and yellow with hints of green.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2373

Accession Number: 1991.393

Milk Pan

Large redware milkpan with straight tapering sides and heavy inner turned rim. Inside glazed with semi-transparent green speckled glaze. Outside rim unglazed.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2374

Accession Number: 1991.395

Bowl

Redware bowl; wide and low with overhanging rim and shallow foot. Overall orange and yellow mottled glaze. Inside center showing olive green glaze and splashes of dark brown. Uneven warp to shape of bowl.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Possibly Gonic Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2375

Accession Number: 1991.396

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