Historic New England

Vase

Pair of red and colorless glass vases w/ etched elk decoration and painted grapevine motif; red banded base and neck; bulbous body w/ tapered neck.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18467

Accession Number: 1998.492.2

Souvenir dish

Souvenir dish; "Stone Castle of Fort William Henry, Pemaquid Beach, Maine"; foliated edge with gilded rim; white with view of castle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18468

Accession Number: 1998.493

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "View of the Common, Wiscasset Maine"; scalloped edge w/ ridges and gilding; white porcelain w/ black view.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18469

Accession Number: 1998.494

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "Courthouse 1824, Wiscasset Maine"; white porcelain w/ colored picture in center; round w/ gilded rim.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: The Jonroth Studios (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18470

Accession Number: 1998.495

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "Hilton House, Wiscasset, ME"; fan-like edge w/ pink bow; fan w/ blue and yellow background and colored Hilton House.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18471

Accession Number: 1998.496

Large Liverpool bowl w/ Masonic decoration; "A HEART THAT CONCEALS, AND THE TONGUE THAT NEVER REVEALS"; black floral transfer print around inside edge. Inside bottom of bowl: Masonic symbol w/ banner: "AMOR HONOR ET JUSTITIA" Front of bowl: Triangular architect? symbol w/ sun and eye; banner: ...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18472

Accession Number: 1998.497

Inkstand

Wooden turned ink stand. 2 large wells in top and 5 small holes. 3 ridges around side. Ceramic lining in wells.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18473

Accession Number: 1998.498

Oyster shell

Souvenir oyster shell attached to two rocks.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: rock, seashell

GUSN: 18474

Accession Number: 1998.499

Tile Palette

White tile palette with colors according to label; flat and square; see worksheet for list of colors.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 18475

Accession Number: 1998.500

Writing box

Wooden writing box w/ brass inlay containing asst. inkwells, pen quills, ivory razor and razor sharpener. Box--under lid, one pocket file w/ red pressed leather. 5 compartments in rear of box, one removable tray in front w/ brass ring handles and 2 compartments under tray.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18476

Accession Number: 1998.501

Ram Spill Vase

Ceramic polychrome spill vase, depicting a ram; textured wool; white with gray horns standing on brown and green grass; tree-shaped stem of vase.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18477

Accession Number: 1998.502

Figurine

Staffordshire figurine of woman and dog; woman sitting on large dog wearing orange blouse and tan skirt; dog is white w/ brown stripes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18478

Accession Number: 1998.503

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher; blue w/ jasperware applied white decoration of cherabim and seraphim; applied white band around neck; rope-like handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18479

Accession Number: 1998.504

Brush

Metal seal w/ brush on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18480

Accession Number: 1998.505

Teapot

Porcelain Oriental teapot, bamboo handle, blue decoration (modern); blue Oriental floral design; rim of lid and teapot banded w/ swirled pattern.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18481

Accession Number: 1998.506AB

Spyglass

Collapsible telescope, mahogany body and brass pieces: lid, eyepiece, extensions. Eyepiece may be closed or opened with small slip cover.

Date: 1812-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18482

Accession Number: 1998.507

Pitcher

Purple and white slag ceramic pitcher; panelled w/ scalloped rim; various shades of purple swirled together w/ white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), slag

GUSN: 18483

Accession Number: 1998.508

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18484

Accession Number: 1998.509.1

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18485

Accession Number: 1998.509.2

Scale

Scale, brass plate on iron base w/ painted gold and red floral decoration. 3 iron columns support brass plate and rod w/ measurements and weight. Measures 0 to 34 w/ half intervals. Rod is ridged for weight to mark.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Fairbanks (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18486

Accession Number: 1998.510

Spike

Iron spike/weight. Hole through bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18487

Accession Number: 1998.511

Box

Tin document box painted black. Handle on top, hinge on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18488

Accession Number: 1998.512

Box

Small tin box, painted black. Decal placed on side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18489

Accession Number: 1998.513

Letter box

Tin letter box. 2 dividers. Vertical wires on front. Back is taller and has two holes for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18490

Accession Number: 1998.514

Chest of drawers

Bureau; cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of drawers. Bevel-edged top with attached mirror. Mirror attached to curved arms of supporting base; openwork crest. Two small drawers and three full drawers, all with turne...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18741

Accession Number: 1998.1449.2

Commode

Cottage style commode; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions on top and at center of bottom doors. Hinged top with beveled edges. Interior top compartment. Two bottom doors open to larger interior compartment. Curved skirt. Rests on bracket fe...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18742

Accession Number: 1998.1449.3

Occasional table

Cottage style occasional table; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of top. Top edges are curved and beveled. Front drawer. Skirt arched at side between two side legs. Turned legs and center stretchers. Legs at each side connecte...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18743

Accession Number: 1998.1449.4

Side chair

Side chair; cottage style; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18744

Accession Number: 1998.1449.5

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18745

Accession Number: 1998.1449.6

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18746

Accession Number: 1998.1449.7

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18747

Accession Number: 1998.1449.8

Rocking chair

Cottage style rocking chair. Cane seat and lower back ; legs, stretchers, and rockers painted blue. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles connected at bottom to the top rail of the caned lower back. Curving stiles, caned seat, slight cabriole front legs, flat concave front stretcher...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18748

Accession Number: 1998.1448

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18749

Accession Number: 1998.1440.1

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18750

Accession Number: 1998.1440.2

Soap dish

Porcelain dish, irregularly shaped; white w/ gold edging and floral decoration w/ butterfly; 2 edges faintly engraved w/ foliate pattern; pink, blue, and brown floral branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), handmade, painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18751

Accession Number: 1998.1441

Water pitcher

Earthenware water pitcher; white w/ pink floral decoration; transfer printed; paneled neck w/ scalloped top rim; foliate thumbrest on handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18752

Accession Number: 1998.1442

Trunk

Canvas covered metal trunk w/ central lock and 2 metal handles on sides. Inside painted green.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18753

Accession Number: 1998.4743

Cape

Black cape covered w/ embroidered black lace and finished w/ ribbon around collar and to be tied in front. 4 hook and eyes in front for closure. Lace scalloped at bottom in 2 layers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 18754

Accession Number: 1998.4740

Cape

Black ribbed wool cape w/ double lace edging and jet bead decoration along lace. 2 large, low armholes. Cape extends down in front. Ribbon inside lining to tie around waist. Black silk lining. 5 hook and eyes in front for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 18755

Accession Number: 1998.4741

Cape

Black lace and satin cape. High neck w/ ribbon trim. Beadwork along chest and neckline. Front bow. Main body of cape made up of 2 layers of thick netting-like lace, scalloped edges. 2 long panels hang in front. 1 short panel in back w/ ribbons to attach to bodice and skirt. 8 hook and eyes in front ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18756

Accession Number: 1998.4742

Bodice

Black satin bodice w/ off-white cotton lining and white lace at cuffs. 10 button holes at front for closure, buttons missing. Some patches. Black ruffles at shoulders and at cuff.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18757

Accession Number: 1998.4744

Collar

Black collar w/ sheer ruffles around neckline and 2 sheer panels extending down front. One hook and eye in front for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18758

Accession Number: 1998.4745

Jacket

Black satin jacket w/ cotton lining. V-shaped neckline w/ embroidered decoration. Embroidery also at cuffs. 4 cloth-covered buttons for front closure. Jacket extends beyond lining and splits into 4 panels. Ruffled shoulders.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Possibly James A. Houston Co. (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18759

Accession Number: 1998.4746

Jacket

Black velvet jacket w/ gold silk lining. Ribbon around collar w/ 2 ties. Braided work trim at cuffs and down front, including 2 frogs in front for closure, also 4 hook and eyes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18760

Accession Number: 1998.4747

Bodice

Black bodice w/ various tucks (incl. 4 at shoulder and 4 at waistline) 12 hooks and eyes for front closure and 2 snaps to cover hooks and eyes. One hook and eye at sleeve, below extended cuff.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18761

Accession Number: 1998.4748

Vest

Black velvet vest w/ all around braided trim and fringe (except at armholes). Black satin lining.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18762

Accession Number: 1998.4749

Sheepskin

Sheep skin and wool, full body.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheepskin

GUSN: 18763

Accession Number: 1998.4750

Vest

Black netting vest w/ lace trim around collar and velvet banding throughout.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18764

Accession Number: 1998.4751

Bodice

Black silk brocaded bodice w/ white cotton edging at neckline. 12 corset stays in lining. White and blue cotton lining. 24 hook and eyes for front closure, some hooks missing. Ribbon inside to hook to skirt and around waist. Black and white silk fragment sewn on front.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 18765

Accession Number: 1998.4752

Bodice

Black satin brocade bodice w/ white silk front placket and cuffs covered in black lace. Jet beading in front and on sleeves. 12 stays in lining. 31 hook and eyes for front closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 18766

Accession Number: 1998.4753

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