Historic New England

Butter Dish

Glass butter dish with lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52220

Accession Number: 1941.466AB

Compote

Opaque, molded glass compote in mulberry and white swirl with shallow, ridged bowl, flared lip, rounded stem and foot. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52221

Accession Number: 1941.467

Compote

Opaque, molded glass compote in mulberry and white swirl with shallow, ridged bowl, flared lip, rounded stem and foot. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52222

Accession Number: 1941.468

Spoon Holder

Small pot with round base; scalloped edges and wavy; 3D raised designs with lines and dots; glass is opaque with amythset, blue and white random color swirl design - "slag"

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 52223

Accession Number: 1941.469

Small vase with round base, slightly flaring, pot-like, fluted (6-sided) stem and wider lip; three-dimensional raised design (foliage and globules); glass is opaque with amythest, blue, and white random color swirls.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52224

Accession Number: 1941.470

Toothpick Holder

Opaque, molded glass toothpick holder in mulberry and white swirl. Square plinth-shaped container that tapers to base with ring handles on sides. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 52225

Accession Number: 1941.471

Spoon holder

Opaque, molded glass spoon holder in mulberry and white swirl with rectangular body and decorative poles at each corner with small feet. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52226

Accession Number: 1941.472

Pitcher

Opaque, molded glass footed pitcher in mulberry and white swirl with small barrel-shaped, fluted body, scalloped lip ridged handle. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52227

Accession Number: 1941.473

Vase

Opaque, molded glass vase in mulberry and white swirl with goblet-shaped body. Scalloped lip and body with raised scales and beading tape to twisted stem buttressed by three curved crabstock stems that attach to triangular foot.

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52228

Accession Number: 1941.474

Plate

Opaque, molded glass decorative "end of the day" plate in mulberry and white swirl with raised globules in center and extending rays that end in an open, latticed pattern with scalloped edge. "slag glass"

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co.

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52229

Accession Number: 1941.475

Soup plate

Earthenware plate with purple transfer-printed vignette of pagoda, vase with flowers and exotic bird. Hand-painted overglaze in blue, yellow, red and green is applied to flowers and leaves. Border pattern of scrolls and sprigs.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing

GUSN: 52230

Accession Number: 1941.476

Platter

Oval, pearlware platter with blue feather edge; reticulated band around rim; and blue scroll handles.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, piercing, hand-painted

GUSN: 52231

Accession Number: 1941.480

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 52232

Accession Number: 1941.481.1

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 52233

Accession Number: 1941.483.1

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52234

Accession Number: 1941.487.1AB

Cream Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52235

Accession Number: 1941.487.2

Sugar Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52236

Accession Number: 1941.487.3AB

Butter Dish

(A) Butter dish with (B) strainer and (C) cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52238

Accession Number: 1941.487.4A-C

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 52241

Accession Number: 1941.488.1AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52242

Accession Number: 1941.489

Platter

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 52243

Accession Number: 1941.492

Teapot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 52244

Accession Number: 1941.493.1AB

Sugar Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 52245

Accession Number: 1941.493.2AB

Creamer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 52246

Accession Number: 1941.493.3

Pitcher

Copper lustre body w/ rococo ear-shaped handle and pointy spout; blue glaze band around body w/ copper lustre "sprigs."

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52247

Accession Number: 1941.495

Pitcher

Squat round body; all-over copper lustre; simple ear-shaped handle terminating in relief scrolls; wide-mouthed spout has scalloped throat.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52248

Accession Number: 1941.496

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ rococo handle; beading in relief around rim and around body below spout; band between 2 beaded bands of basketweave pattern.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52249

Accession Number: 1941.497

Coffee cup

Straight sided w/ slight flair at rim; on foot w/ simple ear-shaped loop handle; white interior w/ pink lustre band; copper lustre exterior except for wide orange glazed band around body.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52250

Accession Number: 1941.498

Pitcher

All-over copper lustre w/ dancing couple and scrolls in relief; blue overglaze enamel scrolls; rococo ear-shaped handle; serpentine rim; relief bellflower under spout.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 52251

Accession Number: 1941.500

Eggcup

Pressed glass eggcup in pineapple pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52252

Accession Number: 1941.502.1

Sauce Dish

Pressed glass sauce dish in pineapple pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52253

Accession Number: 1941.503.2

Sauce Dish

Pressed glass sauce dish in pinapple pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52254

Accession Number: 1941.503.3

Sauce Dish

Pressed glass sauce dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52255

Accession Number: 1941.503.1

Saltcellar

Pair of pressed glass salt cellars in pineapple pattern. (.2 missing)

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52256

Accession Number: 1941.504.1-.2

Sugar Bowl

Glass covered sugar bowl. Diamond pattern and fluting. Faceted mushroom finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 52257

Accession Number: 1941.505AB

Reception Chair

Square back with vertical slats; turned columnar stiles and legs; shaped seat rails.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 52139

Accession Number: 1941.361.1

Reception Chair

Pierced scroll slat and crest; turned stretchers, front legs and stiles; round seat.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 52140

Accession Number: 1941.361.2

Card Table

Molded cabriole legs, foliate knees; shell and volute-carved rails, round cornered top; interior well; baize surface.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), baize

GUSN: 52141

Accession Number: 1941.362

Table

Heavily carved plinth base; C-scroll trestle; hexagonal marble top; carved frame.

Date: 1835-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), marble (rock)

GUSN: 52142

Accession Number: 1941.364

Dressing Table

Two-tiered bureau, marble top; tall mirror with carved and incised brackets. Possibly salesman's sample.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 52144

Accession Number: 1941.372

Ice Bucket

Two part cylindrical ice bucket or cooler. Long, cylindrical cover (A) fits over the shorter bodied bucket base (B). Interior of both cover and base is pewter or lead, lined with a soft woody material (bamboo or cork?), a layer of paper and, lastly, an exterior layer of red fabric. The cover has a ...

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), cloth

GUSN: 52145

Accession Number: 1941.374AB

Greatcoat and Cape

Greatcoat: Cadet blue; lined with blue homespun; turnover collar; double breasted buttons to waistline; back has button strap with plackets/tails with pockets; braid at wrist; gilt buttons with eagles and "I" in center of shield; sleeves have olive lining; hem and raw edge. Collar and cape B: blue w...

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: D. Evans (Manufacturer)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 52147

Accession Number: 1941.383AB

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52149

Accession Number: 1941.388

Hexagon/Mosaic Quilt

Overall pattern of English template or Mosaic style of one-inch hexagons in design of six-part flower with bright center. Black border; back of blue figured silk.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Lewis, Margaret (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), piecing, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52150

Accession Number: 1941.389

Teapot w/ cover

All over copper lustre; oval w/ lobed band around body and on cover and on throat of spout; "rope" band in relief below banding around rim; ear-shaped handle; florette button finial. A= Teapot B= Cover

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 52152

Accession Number: 1941.393AB