Historic New England

Toy sword

Wooden pole w/ leather cuff. Pole is wider at the handle above which a leather cuff has been tacked in place. The pole narrows as it nears its end forming a toy sword.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17764

Accession Number: 1998.1905

Wooden pole w/ rope banding. Pole has a turned tip and is thin at the handle w/ a wider base. A gray/blue rope is wound around the bat's handle and five nails have been nailed into the bat above the rope.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17765

Accession Number: 1998.1906

Trunk

Small canvas covered trunk with paper label #4. Leather straps at front sides. Front metal clasp. Leather side handles. Hinged lid with interior lined in floral paper. Wood visible beneath canvas cover.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17766

Accession Number: 1998.1907

Trinket box

Round wooden box, painted black w/ gold and red decoration, red trim paint and inner lining. Lid of box decorated w/ bird in center and fruit and fern border.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17767

Accession Number: 1998.1908AB

Snuffbox

Round snuff box w/ 2 soldiers on horseback painted on top. Black painted sides, bottom and inside.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17768

Accession Number: 1998.1909AB

Food storage box

Oval tin box container, yellow w/ orange printed design and orange center label.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 17769

Accession Number: 1998.1910

Notecase

Small yellow plush covered note case, w/ expenses written throughout. Brass edges and clasp. Inner lining of navy blue w/ gold star decoration. Paper not lined, gold edges.

Date: 1860-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plush

GUSN: 17770

Accession Number: 1998.1911

Jewelry box

Burgundy plush covered jewelry box w/ brass clasp. Inner lining--one side w/ blue velvet--one side w/ white silk.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 17771

Accession Number: 1998.1912

Trinket box

Small tartan covered wood box w/ metal mounts, inside marked w/ English makers mark, indistinguishable, on bottom of lid. Wood box, red and green plaid. Medallion on lid and as clasp. Silver painted inner lining.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17772

Accession Number: 1998.1914

Trinket box

Small porcelain rectangular box; blue w/ applied white decoration; 2 sides w/ raised white sunflower pattern; 2 sides w/ raised white cherub scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 17773

Accession Number: 1998.1915

Trinket box

Round lacquered covered box w/ gilt decoration on top--reeds, flowers and butterfly.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, reed (grass, material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17774

Accession Number: 1998.1916

Trinket box

Round lacquer covered box w/ gilt decoration. Bird on branches on lid. Vine decoration around base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17775

Accession Number: 1998.1917

Whisk broom

Whisk broom in leather case. Brush w/ flat edge. Looped handle glazed solid. Oval slip case of alligator leather w/ 4 leather decorative strands. 2 leather strands w/ 4 glass beads each; blue and yellow.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leather, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 17776

Accession Number: 1998.1918AB

Tool

Ivory handled tool w/ shield shape decoration on handle. Bulbous base of handle tapering to top. Metal screw piece sticking out of handle.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 17777

Accession Number: 1998.1919

Cane handle

Ivory cane handle, cut at 90 degrees and finished at one end to form circular fitting.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 17778

Accession Number: 1998.1920

Stamp

Metal stamp w/ turned wooden handle. Stamp pieces loose, held together by pressure at one side from screw and piece of wood.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17779

Accession Number: 1998.1921

Candlesnuffer

Pair of candlesnuffers. 3 knobs on one side for standing, (2 at handle, one at base). One flat piece clasps w/ box piece when scissors are closed.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 17780

Accession Number: 1998.1922

Pencil

Metal pencil w/ wave design engraved throughout. Ribbed cap at end removed to reveal white eraser. Clasp in center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 17781

Accession Number: 1998.1923

Corkscrew

Corkscrew, wooden handle w/ brush on side of handle. Ring at top. Metal screw below handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hair, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 17782

Accession Number: 1998.1924

Stencil

Tin stencil "Atalanta" w/ hole in corner. Angled corners. Red/pink paint leftover on stencil face.

Date: 1860-1862

Maker: Debarry, Jas. J. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 17783

Accession Number: 1998.1925

Ball

Marble ball. Brown and asymmetrical.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17784

Accession Number: 1998.1926

Ball

Marble ball. White and spherical.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), marble (rock)

GUSN: 17785

Accession Number: 1998.1927

Measuring container

Red leather covered measure, marked "500" in gilt on top. Top removed reveals brass cylinder w/ vertical slit and 2 markings: "1" and "200". Bottom removed reveals brass cylinder w/ vertical slit marked: "1", "2" and "300". 2 small trays fit in brass sections, which screw together.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 17786

Accession Number: 1998.1928

Scissors

Scissors in leather case. Curved point on scissors. Case lined w/ metal.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17787

Accession Number: 1998.1929AB

Hook

Metal hook w/ flat handle and finial piece on end.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Alexander, A. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 17788

Accession Number: 1998.1930

Whistle

Metal whistle on chain. Cylindrical whistle w/ wooden ball inside, hook at end of chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 17789

Accession Number: 1998.1931

Dessert Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware dessert plate with scalloped edge with chevron border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17590

Accession Number: 1988.548.35

Dessert Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware dessert plate with scalloped edge with chevron border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17591

Accession Number: 1988.548.36

Platter

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware platter with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17592

Accession Number: 1988.548.37

Platter

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware platter with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17593

Accession Number: 1988.548.38

Platter

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware rectangular platter with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17594

Accession Number: 1988.548.39

Serving Dish

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware oval serving dish with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17595

Accession Number: 1988.548.40

Serving Dish

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware oval serving dish with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17596

Accession Number: 1988.548.41

Serving Dish

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware rounded serving dish with scalloped edge, chevron and scroll border and molded handles surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17597

Accession Number: 1988.548.42

Serving Dish with Lid

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware serving dish and lid with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Molded handles and flower sprig knop chevron and scroll border on lid. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17598

Accession Number: 1988.548.43AB

Serving Dish with Lid

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware serving dish and lid with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Molded handles and flower sprig knop chevron and scroll border on lid. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17599

Accession Number: 1988.548.44AB

Serving Dish

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware rounded serving dish with scalloped edge, chevron and scroll border and molded handles surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17600

Accession Number: 1988.548.45

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17601

Accession Number: 1988.548.46

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17602

Accession Number: 1988.548.47

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17603

Accession Number: 1988.548.48

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17604

Accession Number: 1988.548.49

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17605

Accession Number: 1988.548.50

Soup Plate

Child-sized brown transfer-printed pearlware soup plate with scalloped edge with chevron and scroll border surrounding scene of gothic church amid trees. Part of a fifty-six piece dinner set.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 17606

Accession Number: 1988.548.51

Teacup and saucer

Porcelain teacup and saucer with Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of c-scroll handl...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17607

Accession Number: 1952.28.1-.2

Teacup and saucer

Porcelain teacup and saucer with Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of c-scroll handl...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17608

Accession Number: 1952.29.1-.2

Teacup and saucer

Porcelain teacup and saucer with Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of c-scroll handl...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17609

Accession Number: 1952.30.1-.2

Teacup and saucer

Porcelain teacup and saucer with Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of c-scroll handl...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17610

Accession Number: 1952.31.1-.2

Creamer

Squat, ovoid porcelain cream pitcher terminating in wide spouted mouth. Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design of leaves, tendrils, stylized flowers and abstract motifs on white background in three reserves outlined in gilt and separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt ...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17611

Accession Number: 1952.32

Teapot

Ovoid form porcelain teapot with lid. Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design of leaves, tendrils, abstract motifs, and stylized flowers on white background in three reserves separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background in a broad central band outlined in gi...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17612

Accession Number: 1952.33.1AB

Sugar bowl

Porcelain sugar bowl with cover. Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, tendrils, stylized flowers and abstract motifs on white background in three reserves, outlined in gilt and separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt background. Gilt bands at top and bottom o...

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Coalport (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 17613

Accession Number: 1952.34AB

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