Historic New England

Rocking Armchair

Slightly bowed rectangular woven splint back with rear sausage turned stiles canted backward with ring and ball turned finial; simple plank arms supported by vasi-turned front legs extending beyond woven flag seat becoming above wide rockers; two stretchers each side, one at rear; two simple ring an...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4294

Accession Number: 1977.532B

Rocking Armchair

Rectangular woven splint back enclosed by slightly canted rear stiles terminating in acorn finials; simple plank arms supported by front stiles with ring and vase turned between arms and woven flag seat; two dowel stretchers on each side; one on the rear and two ring turned stretchers on the front; ...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4295

Accession Number: 1977.533

Slat-back Rocking Armchair

Vertical slat back enclosed by sausage turned rear stiles, canted backward and terminating in ring and ball finials; simple plank arms supported by front legs becoming stiles with angular vase turnings above woven splint flag seat; legs taper and terminate in a flattened ball foot above wide rockers...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4296

Accession Number: 1977.534

Armchair

Three horizontal shaped slats with curved tips enclosed by canted stiles with ring and ball turned finials, shaped plank arms supported by front stiles that are ring and vase turned between arms and woven splint flag seat; legs terminate in a tapered vase shape; two plain stretchers on each side, on...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4297

Accession Number: 1977.535

Dropleaf Table

Nearly round drop leaf table top with molded edges, plain apron, simple ring turned legs which taper and terminate in an inverted vase turning foot; painted matte black.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4298

Accession Number: 1977.536

Photograph

Framed photo of Sally Barrell Wood in crimson velvet covered frame with nickle plated oval liner.

Date: ca. 1877

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 4299

Accession Number: 1977.537

Pen and Ink Stand

A) Rectangular, painted, tin-plated stand divided into four sections (three small and one entire length); gallery-type sides and dividing walls with pierced design; four pewter paw-shaped feet; B, C) Cube-shaped colorless glass bottles capped with circular brass tops, shaped to fit into back section...

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), iron (metal), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 4300

Accession Number: 1977.538A-C

Letter Seal

Circular metal stamp or head with face of cast grid pattern; attached to simple turned wooden handle; for sealing wax.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4301

Accession Number: 1977.539

Letter Seal

Oval metal stamp or head with cast and incised design on face of script initials (possibly "TJ") framed by concentric rings and banded edge; ivory handle with ring and vasi-form turnings; for sealing wax.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 4302

Accession Number: 1977.605

Spectacles

Brass framed spectacles with rectangular lenses, two hinged arms bowed slightly at ends; right arm marked "14" (stamped).

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4303

Accession Number: 1977.606.1

Spectacle Case

Black pressed paper case; elongated flattened cylindrical form; not original to this pair of spectacles.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 4304

Accession Number: 1977.606.2

Receipt

Piece of a bill of payment; laid paper with handwritten ink inscription in script: "Boston Sep. 20 1763 / Errors Excepted / Joseph Barrell." Glazed and framed in a gilt molded wooden frame with mitred corners.

Date: 1763

Maker: Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804 (Author)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4305

Accession Number: 1977.607

Snuffbox

Round box consisting of lid fitting over conforming bottom; typical glossy, painted black surface with traces of polychrome decoration on top.

Date: 1785-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché

GUSN: 4306

Accession Number: 1977.608AB

Brazier and Pan

A) Circular brass and copper body with pierced bottom decorated in heart, circular and oval motif; three brass projections on rim joined with copper rivets; turned wooden handle attached to brass socket which is attached to side with copper plate and rivets. B) Circular spun and hammered brass pan w...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal), hammering, iron (metal), oak (wood), piercing

GUSN: 4307

Accession Number: 1977.609AB

Teakettle

Squat round body with flat bottom, goose neck shaped spout; rigid C-shaped handle; dovetailed construction; copper exterior, tinned on inside; circular slightly domed top with turned copper finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), tinning

GUSN: 4308

Accession Number: 1977.610AB

Hanging Lantern

Square box-shaped body of painted black tin framing two amber and two red transparent glass panes; top edge and side edges decorated with applied zig-zag and scroll-shaped bands; one side hinged as door; pyramidal top surmounted by ring for hanging; four ball feet; tin and brass burner socket with s...

Date: 1895-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), tinning

GUSN: 4309

Accession Number: 1977.611

Lamp

Oil lamp, electrified; Molded colorless glass body; octagonal vasi-form font decorated with Greek key design around top; octagonally faceted columnar support terminating in tapered octagonal base.

Date: 1895-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 4310

Accession Number: 1977.612

Snuffbox

Circular body consisting of lid fitted to conforming bottom; burled wood veneer; circular inlaid decoration in centers of top and bottom.

Date: 1775-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4311

Accession Number: 1977.613AB

Inkwell

Cube-shaped colorless glass body; circular mouth fitted with hinged brass top with inner cap device that screws closed; designed for travel.

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 4312

Accession Number: 1977.614

Buttonhook

Elongated steel shaft with crook hook end; simply turned and shaped wooden handle.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4313

Accession Number: 1977.615

Tape Measure

Muslin tape measure with steel ring attached at beginning; printed black numerals; originally designed to be housed in a case; case missing.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 4314

Accession Number: 1977.616

Dinner Plate

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; white clay body with pearl glaze; underglaze blue transfer print decoration in "Medina" pattern; imaginary Far Eastern scene with palace in background; two figures--came; and palm in foreground; diapered rim decoration with floral scroll motif; tortoise ...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, palm leaf, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4415

Accession Number: 1977.660.1

Dinner Plate

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; white clay body with pearl glaze; underglaze blue transfer print decoration in "Medina" pattern; imaginary Far Eastern scene with palace in background; two figures--came; and palm in foreground; diapered rim decoration with floral scroll motif; tortoise ...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, palm leaf, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4416

Accession Number: 1977.660.2

Dinner Plate

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; white clay body with pearl glaze; underglaze blue transfer print decoration in "Medina" pattern; imaginary Far Eastern scene with palace in background; two figures--came; and palm in foreground; diapered rim decoration with floral scroll motif; tortoise ...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, palm leaf, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4417

Accession Number: 1977.660.3

Dinner Plate

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; white clay body with pearl glaze; underglaze blue transfer print decoration in "Medina" pattern; imaginary Far Eastern scene with palace in background; two figures--came; and palm in foreground; diapered rim decoration with floral scroll motif; tortoise ...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, palm leaf, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4418

Accession Number: 1977.660.4

Dinner Plate

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; white clay body with pearl glaze; underglaze blue transfer print decoration in "Medina" pattern; imaginary Far Eastern scene with palace in background; two figures--came; and palm in foreground; diapered rim decoration with floral scroll motif; tortoise ...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, palm leaf, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4419

Accession Number: 1977.660.5

Cup and Saucer

A) Cup: Deep circular tea bowl form with C-scroll handle; white glaze on cream body with overglaze gilt script. "From the Crystal palace" on the side; foot ring. B) Saucer: Circular dish form with same body; no decoration; foot ring.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding, overglazing, vitrification

GUSN: 4420

Accession Number: 1977.661AB

Teapot

Squared, swelling shape with squared base; molded white clay body with S-shaped spout; scalloped lip receiving squared "hipped" dome lid originally with finial (broken off); underglaze blue transfer print decoration: central Tyrolean-type cottage scene; dotted patterned scroll foot border; scroll an...

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4421

Accession Number: 1977.662AB

Tea Bowl

Deep circular tea bowl form with outward flaring lip; molded braid decoration around outside rim; white clay body with underglaze blue transfer print design; outdoor scene with woman inside bowl with inner border of flowers, fruit, birds, and scrolls around rim with geometric outer border; foot ring...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4422

Accession Number: 1977.663

Caster

Pearl glazed, molded white clay body in globular form terminating in pierced dome top with neck ring; circular base; underglaze blue transfer Fitzhugh-type decoration of two central diapered reserves; surrounded by oriental floral sprigs; spearhead foot border; diapered neck band.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, glazing (coating), piercing, transfer printing, underglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4423

Accession Number: 1977.664

Sugar Bowl

Rectanguloid globular form; white clay body with underglaze blue transfer print design; four architectural scenic reserves surrounded by floral pattern; rectangular mouth receiving rectanguloid slightly domed lid originally with finial handle (missing); lid border of same floral pattern.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4424

Accession Number: 1977.665AB

Bean Pot

Squat cylindrical body with sloping shoulders; circular mouth with deeply set flange receiving set-in circular pancake type lid with button finial; flat bottom; top half and lid with dark brown Rockingham-type glaze; bottom half with cream glaze; yellow clay body.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling

GUSN: 4425

Accession Number: 1977.666

Milk Pan

Circular form with straight sides tapering to wide circular mouth; foot ring; white mineral glaze on yellowish-gray clay body.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4426

Accession Number: 1977.667

Tea Caddy

Oval cylindrical body decorated tea caddy; molded shoulders; circular lid; painted decoration on black ground with oval and round red fruit with yellow leaves; yellow leaf chain border around top of cylinder just below shoulder.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4427

Accession Number: 1977.668

Fruit Basket

Rectanguloid form with canted edges; straight sides tapered outward from flat bottom; rolled beaded edge; tinned sheet metal painted black with gilt floral and leaf painted decoration.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 4428

Accession Number: 1977.669

Coffee Mill

Funnel shaped top; bulb shaped mid-section with side brackets for wall mounting; ovoid cup shaped portion attaches to bracket at bottom to gather grounds; iron and wooden handles crank attached at center; center section comes apart with two wiry nuts for cleaning, and red decoration at mouth.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4429

Accession Number: 1977.670A-C

Skimmer

Elongated flat strap-type handle riveted to circular, slightly dished bowl with regular pierced pattern; 18th-century style.

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), piercing, riveting

GUSN: 4430

Accession Number: 1977.671

Kettle

Tripod, bulbous circular body terminating in circular mouth; four concentric medial, banding design cast into body; bail handle attached through cast eyelets at shoulder; 18th-century style.

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 4431

Accession Number: 1977.672

Peel

Flat squared shovel-like head on long cylindrical handle terminating in handle grip composed of two outward-flaring C-scrolls.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4432

Accession Number: 1977.673

Fireplace Tongs

Scissor-type tongs with tapered cylindrical shafts terminating in flattened clappers; squared rod handle with pyramid-shaped finial surmounting scissored join; 18th-century style.

Date: 1900 ?-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 4433

Accession Number: 1977.674

Pot

Cooking pot with cylindrical sides tapering outward to wide circular mouth; slightly rounded bottom with three small cast peg feet; bail handle attached at case eyelets; bail handle attached at shoulder eyelets.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 4434

Accession Number: 1977.675

Pot

Round, bail handled pot with tapered sides and rounded bottom with ringed base; applied ring on side to aid in pouring.

Date: 1845-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 4435

Accession Number: 1977.676

Kettle

Bulbous-shaped circular body with three cast peg feet; three cast concentric medial bands decorating body; rounded bottom.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 4436

Accession Number: 1977.677

Trammel Hook

Elongated strap-type body with hooked end at bottom; four holes in body to adjust height of interlocking elongated S-shaped pot hook; 18th-century style.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4437

Accession Number: 1977.678AB

Trammel Hook

Elongated strap-type body with hooked end at bottom; three holes in body to adjust height of interlocking elongated S-shaped pot hook; 18th- century style.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4438

Accession Number: 1977.679AB

Pot Hook

"S" shaped hook with one blunt end and one turned-up end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4439

Accession Number: 1977.680

Pot Hook

"S" shaped hook with squared sides and turned-up ends; 18th-century style.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4440

Accession Number: 1977.681

Trammel Hook

Elongated strap-type body with hooked end at bottom; five holes in body to adjust height of interlocking elongated S-shaped pot hook (missing); 18th- century style.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 4441

Accession Number: 1977.682