Historic New England

Cupboard

Tall, narrow form with a single panelled hinged door and flat top with a flat cornice which projects to the base; the interior has five shelves; the piece is stained red.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3221

Accession Number: 1991.1004

Tea Service

Earthenware tea service. Each piece has a white glazed body with a molded basket-weave pattern decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamel floral sprays.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, molding (forming)

GUSN: 3222

Accession Number: 1991.1005

Each shaker has a colorless glass base which is cylindrical, tapered, and panelled; shakers are inset with shoulders and a bulbous ring below domed, gilt-plated silver plate or perhaps rather brass caps; the caps have elongated piercings above a band of palmettos and have a cypher at the center top.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 3223

Accession Number: 1991.1006.1-6

Rice Bowl

Bowl is a deep, circular form with rice pattern at the sides and a tall foot ring decorated freehand in a medium blue with a floral spray at the center; the floral spray is within concentric circles; the exterior has a trellis diaper band below the rim and there are leaves encircling the footring; ...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3224

Accession Number: 1991.1007

Rice Bowl

Deep circular form with conforming footring and rice pattern sides; handpainted underglaze in deep blue with a floral spray within concentric rings at the face and a stylized band of of devices below the rim; the exterior has a band of trellis diaper below the rim and a band of ancestral 'objects' a...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3225

Accession Number: 1991.1008

Rice Bowl

Deep, circular form with conforming foot rings and rice patterned sides; in the center, within concentric circles is a handpainted floral spray in medium blue; there are blurred devices below the rim; the exterior is decorated with a trellis diaper band below the rim and tobacco leaves about the foo...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3226

Accession Number: 1991.1009

Tumbler

A cylindrical form with canted sides, a slightly convex base that is molded with a bust-length profile of President Garfield enclosed by a bell-flower wreath.

Date: 1880-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3227

Accession Number: 1991.1010

Plate

Plate is a circular form of colorless glass with scalloped edges and a broad, sloping rim; it has a vertically ribbed cavetto and a slightly convex face; the rim has a stippled diaper pattern, and the face has a stippled star.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 3228

Accession Number: 1991.1011

Tableware Set

It is of uncolored glass, each piece molded with alternating "Paisley" devices, centering a flowerhead at the face. The paisley is patterned with overlapping cone devices, radiating stars and a single beaded ridge. The set includes: 1.& 2. a cakeplate with a pedestal and flared foot; 3. circular pla...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 3229

Accession Number: 1991.1012.1-10

Sauce Dish

Each dish is a circular form of colorless glass with slanted sides, a beaded rim and a tapered, flat foot. The sides are patterned with flowerheads and a foliate scroll device on a stippled ground; the bottom has a single flowerhead.

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 3230

Accession Number: 1991.1013.1-3

Cordial Glass

Each of the glasses is colorless glass with deep circular bowls which rest on cylindrical stems and circular flat feet; the bowl is etched wtih five stripes below the rim and eight oblong dots on the sides of the bowl.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 3231

Accession Number: 1991.1014

Rug

Of rectangular form, patterned in geometric motif of three octagonals and "X"'s within a diamond zig-zag border, worked in shades of blue, yellow, brown, butternut and off-white on a linen foundation. [See photo neg#46189]

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 3032

Accession Number: 1991.1523

Rug

Rectangular form, patterned with basket of flowers on table top on a green ground within a polychrome striped border; the flowers are in polychrome yarns; hooked in rows on burlap ground; linen backing.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 3033

Accession Number: 1991.1524

"Apple Tree Farm" Hooked Rug

Of rectangular form, patterned with a house flanked by flowers and two trees, flowerheads at the corners and above and below the house. It is worked in a polychrome wool, on a abrashed brown, black ground, with a narrow blue border an a foundation an old fire bag.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), shirring, wool (textile)

GUSN: 3034

Accession Number: 1991.1525

Yarn-sewn Rug

Yarn-sewn; rectangular form; the field with three medallions with striped centers enclosed by concentric rings and saw-tooth and scalloped borders; a zig-zag stripe and circle-patterned border; all in dark green, light blue, rust, and two shades of mustard yellow yarns.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: sewing (process), wool (textile), yarn

GUSN: 3035

Accession Number: 1991.1526

Rug

Of rectangular form, man oriental design with central medallion flanked by end panels enclosed by three patterned borders worked in wool in shades of: red, blue, buff, green, gray, pink and white on a burlap foundation and a black cotton tape binding. After pattern no.108 by E.S. Frost, a copy of a ...

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Frost, Edward Sands, 1843 (Maker)

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 3036

Accession Number: 1991.1527

Rug

Rectagular form patterned with central panel of "log cabin" squares enclosed by borders of stripes; worked on polychrome fabric on a burlap ground; edges bound in black wool and black cotton tape.

Date: 1870-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: burlap, cotton (textile), hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 3037

Accession Number: 1991.1528

Bed Stool

Two rectangular steps on an open back frame with low boot jack ends; single stretcher across back; painted blue with some green of earlier layer showing through.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3038

Accession Number: 1991.1529

Field Bed

The arched head board is flanked by two turned head posts; the foot posts with baluster-turned upper section; the posts are surmounted by an arched tester frame and four urn-shaped finials; rails have original linen webbing attached with nails and painted lead.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 3039

Accession Number: 1991.1530

Box

Slightly domed rectangular, hinged lid on conforming box painted black and decorated by stenciled flowerhead border, corner fans and floral sprigs in red, white and yellow; the top is painted with the intitials 'EB' within a reserve of contiguous circles painted in yellow.

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 3040

Accession Number: 1991.1531

Bed

Red-painted hardwood child's low-post bed, the tapered square legs wit flattened ball finials; pointed headboard, pierced side rails with roping, old brick-red paint overall with second coat underneath.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, painting (coating), rope, sawing, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 3041

Accession Number: 1991.1532

Rocking Chair

Two ring-turned posts with ball finials enclosing three arched slats which are joined to turned front posts by tapering arms and rush seat; simple rockers; brown paint.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating), rush (material)

GUSN: 3042

Accession Number: 1991.1533

Doll's Cradle

Red-painted wooden doll's cradle with four tall splayed posts of squat round finials; shaped headboard and straight footboard; wide side panels grooved at the top, and removable bottom; on thick rockers with worn old, pinkish-red paint.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mortise-and-tenon joints, joining, nailing, oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3043

Accession Number: 1991.1534

Doll

Stylized head of female carved, gessoed and enameled with inset glass eyes, blond human hair wig, carved torso, arms and legs; dolls wears off white wool shawl tied with a pale blue ribbon.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), enamel paint, glass (material), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3044

Accession Number: 1991.1535

Doll

A homemade rag doll, of cotton fabric with hand-painted face; black bead hair with cotton body; two fingered hands; black velvet covered feet; wears a brown print cotton dress (c. 1855-1865), a whitework petticoat and pantaloons

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glass (material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 3045

Accession Number: 1991.1536

Doll's Mattress

Rectangular fragments of blanket; twill weave check pattern in butternut and blue wool yarns.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 3046

Accession Number: 1991.1537

Doll Blanket

Rectangular form comprised of square patches of printed cotton squares within long cross bar patches; edged with printed cotton binding; the patches of floral, geometric and striped patterns are in shades of brown, blue, red or beige; there is some diagonal quilting.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), patchwork, printing (process), quilting

GUSN: 3047

Accession Number: 1991.1538

Candlestick Holder

Wrought iron hanging candleholder, in hook form, tall and narrow and twisted at the center of the stem; has long, folded and soldered iron candlecup at the end of the bottom hook.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 3048

Accession Number: 1991.1539

Box

Grain painted maple and ash box of oval form with wooden snap/spring fitted with conforming lid trimmed with dark green paint; the lid also has a metalwire bail handle and cut out ends to fit wooden springs that stand upright at each side; bentwood lap secured with stitched straw or rush; nails arou...

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), bentwood, graining, maple (wood), rush (material), straw (plant material), wire

GUSN: 3049

Accession Number: 1991.1540

Band Box

Paint decorated ash and pine large, round bandbox with flat, cloth-hinged cover; black ground has white, tan and red florid heraldic decoration along with wavy V-shaped designs running the height of the box; secured with hard-wrought nails.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), bentwood, nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood), bandboxes (containers)

GUSN: 3050

Accession Number: 1991.1541

Box

Paint decorated wooden round box, high-sided with fitted lid, secured with hand-wrought nails; red painted ground and black squiggly painted lines; the top has a pinwheel and swag border in the same style.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, cedar (wood), nailing, painting (coating)

GUSN: 3051

Accession Number: 1991.1542AB

Vase

Red-clay earthenware open jar of barrel shape, thrown, unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3052

Accession Number: 1991.1543

Small Pig

Unglazed red earthenwarn small keg, of barrel shape with flat top and bottom; incised banding around the sides; with one hole to the side and a small hole to the top

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, incising, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3053

Accession Number: 1991.1544

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase of tapered cylindrical form with out-flared shoulder; thrown and unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3054

Accession Number: 1991.1545

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase, of cylindrical shape with flared shoulder, thrown and unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3055

Accession Number: 1991.1546

Keg or Pig

Red earthenware pig or small keg; barrel shape with four areas of incised banding to sides; pierced with hole to side and small hole on top; unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3056

Accession Number: 1991.1547

Vase

Red-clay earthenware vase; barrel shape; thrown; unglazed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3057

Accession Number: 1991.1548

Vase

Red-clay earthenware; small, open vase of barrel form; slightly lopsided; thrown and unglazed with gray-painted line around rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3058

Accession Number: 1991.1549

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

GUSN: 3059

Accession Number: 1991.1550

Miniature Keg

Redware miniature keg; barrel shape with four incised lines at top and bottom of sides; solid, flat top and bottom with hole pierced in center of side; overall orange glaze.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker) Clark, Daniel, Jr. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, lead glaze, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3060

Accession Number: 1991.1551

Jar

No description

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

GUSN: 3061

Accession Number: 1991.1552

Small Pot

Small paint-decorated earthenware pot, of concave cylindrical form; scratched down all around to reveal various painted decorated layers, including turquoise, pink and black floral decorations; black line to rim.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3062

Accession Number: 1991.1553

Jug

Brown-glazed red earthenware jug, of bulbous form with small raised mouth and a high-looped strap handle on its shoulder; incised by hand on front "Little Brown/JUG" date and initials on bottom "MAL/1875"

Date: 1875

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, lead glaze, redware

GUSN: 3063

Accession Number: 1991.1554

Flowerpot

Dark brown-glazed red earthenware flower pot, with rim; wide top tapering to base; drainage hole on bottom.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Millville Pottery (Maker)

Material: lead glaze, piercing, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 3064

Accession Number: 1991.1555

Plate

Salt-glazed white stoneware plate, molded to form and embossed lace-like basketweave pattern of Rococco style; delicate in form. [see photo neg#47576-A]

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, molding (forming), glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 3065

Accession Number: 1991.1556

Ink drawing

Rectangular, horizontal formal still life sketch with a two-handled urn of baluster form resting on a table-top; a spray of foliage symmetrically flows from the urn, and a small bird rests on the top center sprig. On either side of the urn, dark, lotus-like plants appear to grow from the table (or ...

Date: 1783

Maker: unknown

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 3066

Accession Number: 1991.1557

Prayerbook Box

Carved hardwood box in the form of a prayer book, with notched edges; front and back sides have chip-carved square enclosed by incised crested rectangle, with faintly carved pinwheel decoration at corners; sliding cover at long page-side with carved triangular pull; inside is an old, small, leatherb...

Date: 1725-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chip carving, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 3067

Accession Number: 1991.1558

Carrying box

In the shape of a lunchbox, with a rectangular hinged lid carved with the initials "ANL" and a leafly vine on conforming box with applied handle; carved at sides with geometric motifs; the box is fitted with 2 compartments; it is painted dark green; closes with a wire hinge.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3068

Accession Number: 1991.1559

Doll's Table

Nearly square top with straight edges mortised through center with tenon of square standard on an X-form base; painted red; the underside of the top is decorated with red dots.

Date: 1790-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 3069

Accession Number: 1991.1560

Miniature Basket with Lid

Oval splint top with raised center on conforming base with two wrapped handles and rectangular open-work bottom, all in warm natural brown color.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 3070

Accession Number: 1991.1562AB

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