Historic New England

Chest of drawers

a) Rectangular hanging top with chamfered edge over three drawer case. Each drawer with horizontal reeding enclosing a "watered" veneer panel and "Fort" shaped brass tone metal hardware with ring pulls and conforming lock escutcheons with reeded pilastes with molded foot and corner blades; carved w...

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chestnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 14294

Accession Number: 1986.313.1A-C

Historical marker

House shaped board w/ overhanging flat "roof" painted gray and embellished in black paint w/ silhouette of Puritan man and the inscription "Spencer-Pierce House/ Here 400 acres of land were granted to John/ Spencer by the town of Newbury in 1635. The stone/ portion of the house (known as the Garriso...

Date: 1930

Maker: Browne (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14295

Accession Number: 1986.314

Wardrobe

Flat top over two side hung flat panelled doors; two large drawers below w/ flat wood knob pulls; interior w/ 9 nail hooks and three porcelain knob hooks. Dismantled--two similarly grained doors across room. All oak grained.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14296

Accession Number: 1986.315

Washstand

Panelled splash board on 2 drawer, 2 door case; straight legs; stamped metal hardware; cast brackets for towel rack at right side. On casters.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14297

Accession Number: 1986.316

Footboard

Flat rectangular top on molded and incised panelled footboard.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14298

Accession Number: 1986.317.1

Side board of Bed

Sideboards w/ shaped brackets.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14299

Accession Number: 1986.317.2

Side board of Bed

Sideboards w/ shaped brackets.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14300

Accession Number: 1986.317.3

Laundry boiler

Deep oblong form w/ rolled lip and 2 turned wood handles; stepped cover w/out handle.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: soldering, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14301

Accession Number: 1986.318

Dough box

Rectangular box w/ sloping sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: dovetail joints, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14302

Accession Number: 1986.319

Scale

Iron brace w/ shaped centerpiece and pivoting arched "handle" connected to square nail constructed wood tray by thin rope.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), rope, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14303

Accession Number: 1986.320

Roasting pan

Oblong stepped form w/ projecting handle at each end. A pan for stove? griddle?

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14304

Accession Number: 1986.321

Candle box

Cylindrical form w/ hinged lid; double rectangular tabs for hanging.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14305

Accession Number: 1986.322

Storage box

5 board rectangular form w/ open top; 3 sides covered w/ wallpaper printed in pattern of classical flower heads and shaped reserves in brown and white enclosing marbelized green lozenges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 14306

Accession Number: 1986.323

Cradle

Splayed sides; corner posts at head topped with urn and ball finial; foot post topped with bun finials; shaped rockers; unfinished wood.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14307

Accession Number: 1986.324

Ironing board

Oblong board; round at one end and square at other; on folding frame; adjusted by rope; top covered w/ wool blanket and muslin sheet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14308

Accession Number: 1986.325

Kettle

Compressed spherical form w/ gooseneck spout; arched bail handle w/ hooked terminals that fit into tab extensions; raised on 3 short feet; prominent seams to body and spout.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14309

Accession Number: 1986.326

Drying rack

Gray-painted 3 part wood rack connected by beige canvas hinges nailed to end posts of each part. Each section comprised of 2 uprights joined by 2 horizontal nails. A standing rack.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14310

Accession Number: 1986.328

Close stool

Square panelled box w/ molded hinged lid; turned squat baluster feet; fitted interior w/ ironstone bowl; stained.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 14311

Accession Number: 1986.329

Close stool

Square form overhanging hinged lid; panelled sides, shaped feet, and interior w/ 2 piece wood seat; porcelain receptical; dark stain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14312

Accession Number: 1986.330

Cane

Slightly tapered slender rustic stick w/ regularly spaced knots; metal tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14313

Accession Number: 1986.332

Crane

Square form iron upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long horizontal arm w/ hooked end and diagonal bracket arm. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14314

Accession Number: 1986.336

Crane

Square form upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long flattened horizontal arm w/ hook end. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14315

Accession Number: 1986.337

Trunk

Paper covered flat topped rectangular form w/ wood and leather strapping; metal corner (?); leather handles; interior lined w/ patterned paper. Exterior paper covering of geometric design.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14316

Accession Number: 1986.338

Muff

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Lined w/ black silk satin and has 2" self ruffle at openings. One end has a self loop handle.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14317

Accession Number: 1986.339.1

Muff

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Has a polished cotton lining.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14318

Accession Number: 1986.339.2

Basin

Basin circular in form w/ turned outer rim, sloping sides, and tall foot ring; decorated interior and exterior w/ pink transfer printed pansy spray.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14319

Accession Number: 1986.340.1

Pitcher

Pitcher of panelled baluster form w/ applied "C" shaped handle w/ small scroll thumb rest and scalloped edge on flaring spout and mouth. Decorated w/ pansy sprays at side and mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14320

Accession Number: 1986.340.2

Cup

Cylindrical form w/ molded flared rim and tapered footring; exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14321

Accession Number: 1986.340.3

Soap dish

A) Circular bowl form w/ molded rim and exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays; B) Liner w/ scalloped edge; C) Lid domed w/ arched finial and decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14322

Accession Number: 1986.340.4A-C

Pitcher

Bulbous pitcher w/ flared base and curvavinear(?) spout decorated w/ molded bamboo pattern; each side has blue transfer-print of a scene of cows by a farm house.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14323

Accession Number: 1986.341.1

Basin

Large basin w/ molded bamboo stave decoration around top on exterior; interior has central blue transfer-printed image of a rustic scene w/ shepherds, sheep, a river and bridge surrounded by 4 transfer-printed images of cows by a farmhouse.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14324

Accession Number: 1986.341.2

Mug

Straight-sided mug w/ blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side; molded squarish leafy handle.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14325

Accession Number: 1986.341.3

Pot

Bulb shaped pot w/ tapered neck and flared rim decorated w/ molded bamboo decoration; flaring foot ring pierced w/ series of round holes underneath; blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14326

Accession Number: 1986.341.4

Chamber pot

Off-white glazed earthenware porringer w/ flaring rim; decorated w/ molded bamboo staves; squarish leafy handle; sides have blue transfer-printed images of man in a landscape w/ 2 horses repeated 4 times; domed lid w/ same scene repeated 4 times; crossed molded pattern of bamboo w/ twig and leaf fin...

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14327

Accession Number: 1986.341.5AB

Soap dish

Plain bowl wtih foot ring and top border of molded bamboo staves; pierced dish shaped fitted insert with blue transfer-printed image of a windmill; domed lid with molded crossed pattern of bamboo around a twig and leaf finial and blue T.P. image of sheep in a landscape repeated 4 times around sides.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14328

Accession Number: 1986.341.6

Jug

Upper part w/ glossy brown glaze; straight sided neck; sloping shoulder and "C" shaped handle on salt glazed cylindrical base. String w/ hanging tag at handle. Cork in mouth.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14329

Accession Number: 1986.342

Bottle

Wide conical shaped collar on sloping shoulders and cylindrical body; gray glaze.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 14330

Accession Number: 1986.343

Firkin

Cylindrical form w/ fitted cover and arched swing handle; painted green.

Date: 1850-1877

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14331

Accession Number: 1986.344

Fireplace tiles

Set of 20 earthenware fireplace tiles; 5 inch square of cream-colored ground w/ underglaze manganese purple and green enamel floral and leaf pattern divided into 9 squares of squiggly lines.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lead glaze, pressing

GUSN: 14332

Accession Number: 1986.349

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13883

Accession Number: 1998.119.6

Doorstop

Doorstops: Fabric covered bricks. Cotton w/ light floral design.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Possibly Tucker, Jane Armstrong, 1866-1964 (Maker) Tucker, Jane Standen, (1917-2012) (Maker)

Material: brick (clay product), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 13884

Accession Number: 1998.119.7

Rug

Brown rug made of goat hair with fringed edges.

Date: 1950-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: goat hair, weaving

GUSN: 13885

Accession Number: 1998.120

Standing desk

Painted standing desk on frame w/ slanted hinged top. Dark brown waist molding at top of frame. Front skirt arched at center. Three stretchers along lower legs. Raised shelf at top.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 13886

Accession Number: 1998.121

Stool

Tall, Windsor, painted, turned stool. Light (muted lime) green.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 13887

Accession Number: 1998.122

Watercolor

Waterfront scene of four buildings on the coast. Lobster traps and cashs are featured in the central ground of the painting. This is largely an image of a working-class fishing village. Mounted in a three inch gild frame.

Date: 1908

Maker: Patterson, Elizabeth P. (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 13888

Accession Number: 1998.123

Wall pocket

This wall pocket is woven from narrow ash splints in a checker plainweave pattern. The pyramid-shaped back narrows from the width of the basket in a regular stepped decrease and is topped with an ash splint-wrapped ring for suspension. This wall pocket is most likely of Native American manufacture f...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 13889

Accession Number: 1998.124