Historic New England

Windsor chair

Windsor sidechair. One of a set of six. Step-down tablet crest with bamboo-carved stiles and six spindles; shaped plank seat; bamboo carved legs and stretchers; traces of old yellow paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50889

Accession Number: 1986.498.1

Dish

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating scalloped edge sides patterned w/ a daisy vine on a stippled ground enclosing a hexagonal base patterned w/ daisy and scrolled fronds on a stippled ground.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 50890

Accession Number: 1986.489.1

Arched hood w/ pierced fret and 3 fluted plinths 2 w/ brass urn-shaped finials over arched galzed door flanked by fluted columns w/ brass caps and bases. The lower case has rectangular door w/ applied molding, brass escutcheon. and string inlay, flanked by quater round fluted pilasters w/ brass term...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Chandler, Timothy (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50891

Accession Number: 1986.492

Side chair

Side chair. Probably birch with original brown stain. Flattened serpentine crest rail over two serpentine slats; rush seat . Rests on straight front legs with beaded outer edge with box stretchers, the front of which has a beaded edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 50892

Accession Number: 1986.493

Casserole

Mexican redware casserole bowl and lid. Round, low form w/ loop ear handle to sides and lid, w/ stamped floral border pattern on sides and overall slip decoration in brown and cream floral and leaf design; w/ splashes of green lead glaze.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, redware, slip (clay), stamping (forming), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50893

Accession Number: 1986.494AB

Area rug

Rectangular flatweave coarse two tone wool yarn rug with abstract dark brown geometric designs with "Xs" and horns arranged within a border on a light brown/beige ground; fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50894

Accession Number: 1986.496.1

Area rug

Rectangular, flat weave; coarse two tone wool yarn. Abstract dark brown geometric designs; "X"s & "horns" arranged in border on light brown/beige ground. Fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50895

Accession Number: 1986.496.2

Area rug

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Native American (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50896

Accession Number: 1986.497.2

Cake plate

Each plate is of colorless glass. Cake plate w/ scalloped edge on wide rim patterned at underside w/ graduated recessed octagons and 4-pointed star devices centering circular face; impressed and frosted w/ sprigs of grapes.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50897

Accession Number: 1986.499.1

Dessert plate

Colorless glass; scalloped edge on wide rims patterned on underside w/ graduated recessed squares centering face w/ impressed and frosted cherry, apple, and grape sprigs.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50898

Accession Number: 1986.500.1

Syrup pitcher

Domed hinged pewter lid w/ thumb-piece and pewter collar on bulbous, uncolored glass. Body patterned overall w/ molded squares; flat bottom; "C" shape handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50899

Accession Number: 1986.501

Teapot

Undecorated octagonal-shaped w/ fluted lobes and splayed body on base; double band at top and high domed cover; also fluted and lobed w/ vegetal finial; hexagonal curved spout w/ applied fleur de lis; scrolling loop handle w/ applied fleur de lis thumbpiece.

Date: 1851

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 50900

Accession Number: 1986.503AB

Cup and saucer

A)Cup--Deep white panelled, circular body w/ scroll handle; straight, tall foot ring; the sides w/ applied lavender lustre sprigs. B)Saucer--Circular, dished saucer w/ molded panels centering lavender lustre sprigs.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50901

Accession Number: 1986.504AB

Tea plate

Octagonal lobed flaring rim edged in gilding; white ground w/ transfer-printed black image of "Lexington Monument, Peabody, Mass."

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50902

Accession Number: 1986.505

Beaker

Flaring clear glass panelled beaker w/ machine etched rose vines alternating w/ strapwork and bellflower motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50903

Accession Number: 1986.506

Vegetable dish cover

Stepped, octagonal domed form w/ flower form knop; transfer-printed around upper ogee-shaped dome w/ Chinoiserie motifs: crysanthemums, pagoda fretwork and figure w/ 2 buckets and a bone rim w/ fretwork, ribbons, and pagoda forms.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50904

Accession Number: 1986.507

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher; tapering w/ molded rope handle; dark green ground w/ relief band of grape vines at top and classical figures and putti w/ trees below.

Date: 1901 ?-1903 ?

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50905

Accession Number: 1986.508

Bouillon cup and saucer

Mismatched; two handled white flaring cup; gilded handles and bands around foot and middle; inside rim has impressed gilded band with sunburst and scroll pattern; dished saucer with impressed gilded guilloche band around well and rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Martin (Manufacturer) D & Co. (Vendor) L. Bernardaud & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50906

Accession Number: 1986.509AB

Platter

Elongated octagonal form w/ canted rim; conforming cavetto transfer-printed in deep cobalt w/ Chinoiserie scene w/ pagoda, trees, fretwork fence and figure w/ a flag on face; the rim w/ floral sprays.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, J. & G., 1839-1846 (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50907

Accession Number: 1986.510

Dessert plate

Polygonal panelled rim; circular face printed w/ Chinoiserie scene of gnarly trees, pagodas, and people in boats; the rim decorated w/ floral sprays and scrolling border; very dark flow blue.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: Jacob Furnival & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50908

Accession Number: 1986.511

Vegetable dish

Footed elongated octagonal dish w/ flared curving rim and rounded sides; molded Rococo scroll handles; transfer-printed flow blue gothic crocket and floral borders; image of gothic buildings, trees, figures by a river and bridge inside bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50909

Accession Number: 1986.512

Windsor side chair

Windsor sidechair. Maple, pine, traces of black paint with gold striping Rectangular crest rail over five tapering spindle. Shaped stiles with ears; balloon form plank seat and racking. Rests on bamboo turned legs; with box stretchers.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50910

Accession Number: 1986.513

Cruet

Uncolored glass; 6-sided spade shaped stopper w/ tapered neck; fits into wide spout on panelled body which widens to circular base; panelled handle (like pointy ear).

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50911

Accession Number: 1986.514

Vase

Uncolored glass; flaring circular rim tapers to bulbous mid-section and short knopped stem on a circular foot.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50912

Accession Number: 1986.515

Vase

Uncolored glass in the form of a trumpet w/ scalloped rim on a knopped, circular foot etched at mid-section w/ daisy-like flowerheads and stems.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50913

Accession Number: 1986.516

Inkwell ?

Squat bulbous body w/ narrow circular neck w/ rounded rim; interior and parts of rim glazed in brown slip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50914

Accession Number: 1986.517

Dish

Uncolored glass (in the form of an inverted bonnet); scalloped edge on wide fluted rim w/ 2 extended tab handles at turned up sides; circular base w/ starburst pattern.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: A.H. Hersey & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50915

Accession Number: 1986.518

Dish

Colorless glass; shaped, pierced, and applied rim on conforming bowl tapers to flower form; 6-lobed base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 50916

Accession Number: 1986.519

Decanter

Colorless glass; wide flat ringed lip on panelled neck w/ additional rings at mid neck and neck base; panelled shoulders on cylindrical body patterned w/ oval reserve and 3 bands of cut designs. The top band of diamond diaper, the mid band panelled, and the base band fluted. The stopper of circular ...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50917

Accession Number: 1986.520

Cordial glass

Colorless glass conical shaped cup tapers to rod shaped stem and knopped circular foot.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50918

Accession Number: 1986.522.1

Sauce dish

Colorless glass; wide circular mouth w/ rounded rim on steeply tapering sides; shaped waist and stepped circular foot. The sides etched w/ banding in various widths.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50919

Accession Number: 1986.523.1

Bowl

Small round form w/ rolled rim; hammered and incised w/ Arabic script at sides. The flat base incised w/ image of man's face.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, incising

GUSN: 50920

Accession Number: 1986.524

Bowl

Round form w/ rolled rim; hammered and incised w/ elephant? design at sides; man's face incised at flat underside.

Date: 1910-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50921

Accession Number: 1986.525

Tray

Rectangular form w/ rounded corners and ends; wide convex border; flat face painted black and stenciled in gilt at rim w/ leaf and stripe pattern.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), stenciling, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50922

Accession Number: 1986.526

Tray

Dish-sided slightly rounded rectangular form w/ a matt black surface decorated at face w/ peonies and buds in gilt and rosey pink pigment. The rim edge heightened in gold.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, softwood

GUSN: 50923

Accession Number: 1986.528

Pincushion

U-shaped pincushion with green tasseled cord, embroidered with red, white, purple flowers on a pale orange ground. Teal silk cord around the edge that extends to form a strap for hanging.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38852

Accession Number: 1936.981

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38853

Accession Number: 1936.982

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38854

Accession Number: 1936.983

Collar

White lace collar.

Date: 1819-1827

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38855

Accession Number: 1936.986

Handkerchief

White handkerchief with a printed brown dot and flower pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38856

Accession Number: 1936.989

Kerchief

White and blue checked pattern kerchief.

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Maker)

GUSN: 38857

Accession Number: 1936.992

Potholder

White linen ground. Wool cross-stitch of two figures. Women in orange; man in red; black faces, hands and feet; whole bead eyes. Bound with blue and white checked silk; edged with blue cord; silk loop center top. Back dark blue and black satin striped silk.

Date: 1862-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, linen (material), stripes, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 38858

Accession Number: 1936.993

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler, rectangular; ivory linen ground, silk thread; polychrome; two complete alphabets; numbers "1-10"; cross stitch, star stitch.

Date: 1805

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38859

Accession Number: 1936.995

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet and verse, bordered by leaves; ivory linen ground; polychrome: white, green, yellow; three complete alphabets; cross stitch, satin stitch, other.

Date: August 1816

Maker: Perry, Lydia (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 38860

Accession Number: 1936.997

Dress

Cream; center front peplum and short sleeves trimmed w/ white soutache; center front has hook and eye closure w/ filigree buttons covering hook and eye; tassle tie at waist.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38861

Accession Number: 1936.998

Child's dress

Child's dress, peach with black soutache on front and neckline of bodice, sleeves and hem; Piping at armseye, neckline and waist; Pleated skirt; Inlaid and gilt buttons; Bodice lined w/ white cotton. Ensemble with coat (B).

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 38862

Accession Number: 1936.999A

Waistcoat

Cream waistcoat with silk front, cotton lining and back; Single breasted; Four self covered buttons; straight waistline; three pockets; back closure; Four pairs of brass eyes with lacing; notched lapel.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), damask, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38863

Accession Number: 1936.1000

Portrait of Samuel Thwing

Bust-length portrait of Samuel Thwing (1788-1810) in brown coat, hair brushed forward. Son of James and Martha Clapp Thwing of Boston.

Date: 1804

Maker: Johnston, John, 1753-1818 (Artist) Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38865

Accession Number: 1936.1003

Portrait of James Thwing

Half-length portrait of James Thwing (1733-1789) in yellow vest, holding envelope. Son of Major Nathanial and Joanna (Davis) Thwing, and deacon in the first church.

Date: 1780-1785

Maker: Attributed to Johnston, John, 1753-1818 Formerly attributed to Savage, Edward (Artist) Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38866

Accession Number: 1936.1004

Portrait of Ann Shapley (Haven) Thwing

Bust-length portrait of Ann Shapley (Haven) Thwing (1819-1856), with short brown hair parted in center. Wife of Supply Clap Thwing and granddaughter of Reverend Samuel Haven.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 38867

Accession Number: 1936.1005

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