Historic New England

Window Curtain

Chintz, stippled, cross-hatched and solid red linear ground under a white beige blue and green floral design, polished cotton lining, pleated at top.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5171

Accession Number: 1971.555.1

Window Curtain

Chintz, stippled, cross-hatched and solid red linear ground under a white beige blue and green floral design, polished cotton lining, pleated at top.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 5172

Accession Number: 1971.555.2

Tray

Oval: pierced gallery with handles at either end, base features gilt neo-classical figures a center and foliate border interspersed with flowers, black ground.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Brasier Guild (Restorer)

Material: gilding, piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5173

Accession Number: 1971.556

Bulbous circular body rising from circular foot with two swells in body, the last flaring outward to flattened scalloped shoulder; Circular mouth recessed to receive cover; molded S-shaped handle with spur and conforming spout; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre deco...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5174

Accession Number: 1971.557.1AB

Sugar Bowl

Bulbous circular body rising from circular foot with two swells in body, the last flaring outward to flattened scalloped shoulder; Circular mouth recessed to receive cover; small pad handles on body; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and ...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5175

Accession Number: 1971.557.2AB

Creamer

Circular bulbous body with scalloped curvinlinear mouth with spout at front; molded scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; brown highlights on han...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5176

Accession Number: 1971.557.3

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5177

Accession Number: 1971.557.4AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5178

Accession Number: 1971.557.5AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5179

Accession Number: 1971.557.6AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5180

Accession Number: 1971.557.7AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5181

Accession Number: 1971.557.8AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5182

Accession Number: 1971.557.9AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5183

Accession Number: 1971.557.10AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5184

Accession Number: 1971.557.11AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5185

Accession Number: 1971.557.12AB

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5186

Accession Number: 1971.557.13AB

Cake Plate

Circular, shallow-footed body with scalloped edge; shallow cavetto descending to poorly defined circular well; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5187

Accession Number: 1971.557.14

Cake Plate

Circular, shallow-footed body with scalloped edge; shallow cavetto descending to poorly defined circular well; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5188

Accession Number: 1971.557.15

Teacup and Saucer

a) Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red lin...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5189

Accession Number: 1971.557.16AB

Teacup

Deep circular footed bowl, the body molded with outward flaring scalloped mouth; molded C-scroll handle; underglaze blue and green; overglaze iron red; gilt and pink lustre decoration in floral sprigs and large blossoms in "Gaudy Dutch" tradition; lustre bands at shoulder and foot; single red line b...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, overglazing, porcelain, soft paste porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 5190

Accession Number: 1971.557.17

Side Chair

Bow-back Windsor side chairs have nine spindles with bamboo turnings; crest rail is chamfered with inscribed lines following front edge; the saddle seat peaks slightly at front center, while an inscribed line isolates the spindle area; turned legs, taper at center; two side stretchers are jointed at...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5191

Accession Number: 1971.558.1

Side Chair

Bow-back Windsor side chairs have nine spindles with bamboo turnings; crest rail is chamfered with inscribed lines following front edge; the saddle seat peaks slightly at front center, while an inscribed line isolates the spindle area; turned legs, taper at center; two side stretchers are jointed at...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5192

Accession Number: 1971.558.2

Rocking Chair

Rounded finials have three ring turnings at top; turned stiles enclose two slats which support woven back; front legs, two side stretchers and single rear stretcher are all round; front two stretchers have vase and ring turnings; legs sit on rectangular rockers with tapered ends; woven rush seat; pa...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), rush (material), wicker, weaving

GUSN: 5193

Accession Number: 1971.559

Tavern Table

Rectangular breadboard top; four square legs, beaded on outer corner; plain skirt with single drawer (handle missing); three square stretchers; legs and skirt painted brown.

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5194

Accession Number: 1971.560

Andiron

Cabriole legs are surmounted by simple round shaft tapered to bulbed finial; billet bar has two legs.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5195

Accession Number: 1971.561B

Andiron

Cabriole legs are surmounted by simple round shaft tapered to bulbed finial; billet bar has two legs.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5196

Accession Number: 1971.561A

Fireplace Tongs

Simple bulbed finial sits on rounded stem handle; bulbed arms straighten and meet in penny-head pincer grips.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 5197

Accession Number: 1971.562

Kettle

Circular squat bulbous shape; three peg feet; bailed handle; two part molded body.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5198

Accession Number: 1971.563

Kettle

Circular body; cylindrical sides with stepped base and four small peg feet; bailed handle with turned wood carrying piece.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 5199

Accession Number: 1971.564

Teakettle

Movable C-shaped bail held to top by two stationary mounts; S-shaped spout with center-split mouth; barrel-shaped body sharply indents at base (possibly to be received by burner); removable lid is stepped with hour-glass shaped white ceramic finial (handle) at center, held by metal pin.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5200

Accession Number: 1971.565AB

Shelf Clock

8-day shelf clock; pointed arch form with rosewood veneer sitting on a rectangular block base; circular painted white face with Roman numerals above square open area exposing works; doon is composed of a square, etched and frosted glass panel decorated with image of a Native American, scrolls and ea...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Welch, C.N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), frosting, glass (material), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5201

Accession Number: 1971.566

Charger

Circular form with deep cavettoed well with flat bottom; very broad, flat rim with no defined edging or border, but terminating on underside in fold-over type edge.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: V., E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5202

Accession Number: 1971.567

Charger

Circular shape with deep well; one incised line inside; broad flat rim with no defined edge on front; fold-over-type edge on back; hammered marks evident on rear cavetto.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5203

Accession Number: 1971.568

Charger

Circular form with deep well; broad slightly dished rim terminating in slightly thickened edge delineated by single incised line border; sand casting evidence all over back.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5204

Accession Number: 1971.569

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5205

Accession Number: 1971.570

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5206

Accession Number: 1971.571

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5207

Accession Number: 1971.572

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5208

Accession Number: 1971.573

Bookcase

Bracket feet; rectangular base contains two half width drawers, recesssed above are four book shelves behind sliding glass doors, reeded stiles, projecting cornice.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 5209

Accession Number: 1971.574

Card Table

Castered paw feet, four reeded sabre legs support a round plinth with a turned and acanthus carved baluster, the veneered scotia moulded apron with canted front corners supports at conforming hinged double top with a reeded edge.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5210

Accession Number: 1971.575

Candlestand

Three tapering squared cabriole legs supporting a turned vasiform baluster with an octagonal top.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5211

Accession Number: 1971.577

Hurricane Shade

Cylindrical everted base, swelled waist, everted rim.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5212

Accession Number: 1971.578AB

Plate Warmer Stand

Tin rectangular body with rounded shoulders; rectangular door with brass knob on door and ring handles on sides; wrought iron cabriole legs with penny feet; three shelves; open back; painted black and decorated in gold with stylized leafy swirls.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), sheet metal, tinning, wrought

GUSN: 5915

Accession Number: 1971.1018