Historic New England

Fire Bucket

Fire bucket painted green with handle.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 4992

Accession Number: 1949.274

Barometer

Barometer and thermometer in mahogany verneer case. Bonnet top with missing finial.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), glass (material), veneering

GUSN: 4993

Accession Number: 1949.275

Oil Lamp

Camphene or whale oil lamp. Pressed "clambroth" white glass body. Shade with five panels of rural and urban scenes from a different lamp. Lamp electrified.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Glassmaker) Plaue Porzellanmanufaktur (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), porcelain, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4994

Accession Number: 1949.276

Bust

Carved bust of Benjamin Franklin, stained dark brown. Long curly hair, wears kerchief tied around neck.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 4995

Accession Number: 1949.277

Candle Lantern

Tin body with three feet. Painted dark green. Interior has single socket at base.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), painting (coating), piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4996

Accession Number: 1949.278

Electric Lamp

Rectangular base. Urn-shaped back-plate. Colorless glass shade; colorless glass smoke shade above. Electrified candle.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), metal, veneering

GUSN: 4997

Accession Number: 1949.279

Engraving

Portrait of John Paul Jones, swords at waist, on a battered ship.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: Sutlenberg, Carl (Engraver) Natte, C.J. (Designer)

Material: engraving (printing process), gilding, glass (material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4998

Accession Number: 1949.280

Fire Bucket

Bucket painted green, rim painted black, interior painted white.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 4999

Accession Number: 1949.281

Libation Bowl

Painted black. Bottom decorated with two carp and Japanese characters in relief. Bottom side of rim has circular rings attached all around, probably for hanging.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), painting (coating), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 5000

Accession Number: 1949.282

Basin

Bowl painted black with flat rim and steep sides.

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5001

Accession Number: 1949.283

Newspaper

Newspaper clipping in frame. From Boston Globe July 3, 1910. Article with photo of a `Gundalow.'

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5002

Accession Number: 1949.284

Scalloped edge. Design in relief has fire-breathing dragon under a crown with fleur de lis. Crosses in background. Two impressed marks on back: an angel with shield stepping on a dragon; a crown over a flower.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), impressing, pewter (tin alloy), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5003

Accession Number: 1949.285

Pedestal

Rectangular flat top curves into scrolled under legs.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5004

Accession Number: 1949.286

Flower vase with liner

Conical vase with low molded circular foot. Cone painted red with grape vine, floral and leaf motifs in gilt. Detachable liner/bucket with two ring pulls or handles at mouth.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5005

Accession Number: 1949.287AB

Urn

Decorative, bottomless garden urns. Bulbous body which tapers into neck and then flares out at lip. Two handles shaped like a chair leg: clawed foot and molded leg. Figures in relief decorate mid-section; other elements include gadrooning, Greek key and fleur de lis borders.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5006

Accession Number: 1949.288.1

Urn

Decorative, bottomless garden urns. Bulbous body which tapers into neck and then flares out at lip. Two handles shaped like a chair leg: clawed foot and molded leg. Figures in relief decorate mid-section; other elements include gadrooning, Greek key and fleur de lis borders.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5007

Accession Number: 1949.288.2

Doorstop

Basket with bail, filled with fruit, painted with gilded highlights. Cast in shallow relief with flattened back.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), enamel paint, enameling, gilding, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 5008

Accession Number: 1949.289

Electric Lamp

Electrified candle holder. Metal lamp shade.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, lacquering, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 5009

Accession Number: 1949.290

Food-Storage Jar

Hand blown glass jar. Apple green color.

Date: 1785 C-1814 C

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5010

Accession Number: 1949.291

Flower Vase

Three part mold blown body. Aquarmarine color.

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 5011

Accession Number: 1949.292

Wall Mirror

Gilt molded wood frame has applied rope twist down sides. Flat stepped cornice with applied sphere or ball border. Two-part frame encloses mirror at bottom section. Eglomise panel at top with floral sprig, painted on blue background, with green leaf border.

Date: 1800 C-1810 C

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5012

Accession Number: 1949.293

Fireset Bracket

C-scroll arm, attached to shaped wall bracket, terminating in two turned and knopped finials.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), knops, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 5013

Accession Number: 1949.294.1

Fireset Bracket

C-scroll arm, attached to shaped wall bracket.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 5014

Accession Number: 1949.249.2

Curtain Loop

Flower shaped with beaded outline on petals and large beaded circular pattern in center. Opalescent white body. Lead stem with threaded end.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), lead (metal), pressing

GUSN: 5016

Accession Number: 1949.296.1

Card Table

Demi-lune card table with four straight legs, one swinging as a gate. Top opens to full circle.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 5017

Accession Number: 1949.297

Tilt-top Table

Square tilt top attaches to rectangular base by screwed-on brackets. Turned pedestal. Modified curvilinear legs with casters dovetailed to pedestal. Brass lock and latch.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 5018

Accession Number: 1949.298

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4918

Accession Number: 1977.409.11

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4919

Accession Number: 1977.409.12

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4920

Accession Number: 1977.409.13

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4921

Accession Number: 1977.409.14

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4922

Accession Number: 1977.409.15

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4923

Accession Number: 1977.409.16

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4924

Accession Number: 1977.409.17

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4925

Accession Number: 1977.409.18

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4926

Accession Number: 1977.409.19

Tea Bowl

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; circular form with flaring mouth and foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4927

Accession Number: 1977.409.20

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4928

Accession Number: 1977.409.21

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4929

Accession Number: 1977.409.22

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4930

Accession Number: 1977.409.23

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4931

Accession Number: 1977.409.24

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4932

Accession Number: 1977.409.25

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4933

Accession Number: 1977.409.26

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4934

Accession Number: 1977.409.27

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4935

Accession Number: 1977.409.28

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4936

Accession Number: 1977.409.29

Coffee Cup

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; cylindrical body with flat bottom with slight foot ring; C-shaped handle.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4937

Accession Number: 1977.409.30

Saucer

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; shallow circular form with dished sides, low foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4938

Accession Number: 1977.409.31

Saucer

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; shallow circular form with dished sides, low foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4939

Accession Number: 1977.409.32

Saucer

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; shallow circular form with dished sides, low foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4940

Accession Number: 1977.409.33

Saucer

White clay body with white glaze in Federal style forms; gilt edging, foliate terminals and handles; gilt and enamel floral sprig decoration; shallow circular form with dished sides, low foot ring.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, gilding

GUSN: 4941

Accession Number: 1977.409.34

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