Historic New England

Sugar Shaker

A cylindrical vertically ribbed form of deep pink glass with an opalescent "trellis"-like overlay pattern. Also a domed (zinc?) pierced cap.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11356

Accession Number: 1991.1691

Small, full-bellied form with flared foot and applied handle. Transfer prints and inscriptions on both sides in black. One side has a mourning scene at Washington's tomb, the other is showing a three-masted British ship under full sail. Glazed cream-colored body.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, lead glaze

GUSN: 11357

Accession Number: 1991.1692

Liverpool Pitcher

A narrow, full-bodied form with an applied handle. Decorated with a transfer print in black, showing two kissing children within an oval reserve under a swag of bell flowers, with an inscription below it; same image on both sides.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 11358

Accession Number: 1991.1693

Lantern

Of lighthouse form, with a conical tin top with a hanging ring on the diamond and star pattern. It has a pierced collar over a tapering uncolored glass body and a pierced star pattern tin base fitted with a whale's oil burner, the glass shade has thick roll at the lip and base.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11359

Accession Number: 1991.1694

Sand Shaker

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11360

Accession Number: 1917.1005

Pitcher

Squat baluster form with a beaded rim, flaring spout, and molded raised figures and devices on the side. These show the Greek goddess Diana and her dogs, a flowerhead, and a man drinking over a barrel. It has a ribbed base and applied handle. The underglaze blue is on the collar and body, while the ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11361

Accession Number: 1991.1695

Pitcher

Molded rim and flaring spout on a pear shaped body with a flared foot. The body is decorated with wide brown bands of undulating wavy cream lines enclosing a central cafe au lait colored band with blue, brown and cream "worming". Applied handle with molded terminals.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, mocha ware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11362

Accession Number: 1991.1696

Mixing Bowl

Large bowl with a wide circular mouth with a rolled edge and gently rounded sides leading to a ringed foot. Covered with a dull yellow glaze.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 11363

Accession Number: 1991.1697

Mixing Bowl

A bowl with a circular flaring rim on sloping rounded sides and a ring foot. Decorated with five brown bands and glazed yellow.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 11364

Accession Number: 1991.1698

Mixing Bowl

Wide circular mouth with a thick molded, straight-sided rim on molded, gently rounded sides. Brown glazed.

Date: 1825-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11365

Accession Number: 1991.1699

Mixing Bowl

Wide circular mouth with straight-sided rim; sloping body; decorated with blue and white banding and a circular foot. Glazed yellow overall. The rim is notched at the sides for handles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 11366

Accession Number: 1991.1700

Jug

Wide, circular straight-sided mouth that narrows to the neck on an ovoid body; two applied handles at the shoulders; brown and black splotches under a warm yellow-brown glaze.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, lead glaze

GUSN: 11367

Accession Number: 1991.1701

Swan Decoy

Hollow carved in the form of a swimming swan, with a shaped neck and head, tack eyes and a shaped bill. The swan has weathered white paint and a bill painted in black. The neck and head are in two separate parts, with the bird having a tin plate on the base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11368

Accession Number: 1991.1702

Decoy

A rough hewn "archaic" goose carved from drift wood with an arched neck in a feeding position. Some white paint is visible at the neck and under chest and tail section.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 11369

Accession Number: 1991.1703

Decoy

Hollow carved in the form of a full-bodied duck with wings and a rounded tail are carved into the relief. An inset head with an incised bill and painted tack eyes. Painted black, while the bill is in yellow.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11370

Accession Number: 1991.1704

Trivet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11371

Accession Number: 1917.1008

Skimmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11372

Accession Number: 1917.1009

Decoy

Wooden carved and painted decoy representing a goose standing on two dowel legs. It has a long neck, solid body carved from one piece and a wood stand. The eyes were made from shoe buttons and the head is detachable and on a peg. It has white painted cheeks and underbelly, and a brown body with inci...

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: Hart, Charles, Mr. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 11373

Accession Number: 1991.1705

Scale beam

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11374

Accession Number: 1917.1010

Leather for Shoe Top

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 11375

Accession Number: 1917.1011

Decoy

Carved, painted and nail constructed wooden decoy representing a "loomer" goose. It has wooden slats composing body and tail, carved breast, neck and head. The goose has a brown and black back and a white breast. The beak and head are delicately carved. The interior construction is very solid with c...

Maker: Crowell, A. Elmer (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), nailing, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11376

Accession Number: 1991.1706

Child's Saucer

Miniature porcelain saucers with blue transfer-printed pattern depicting an exotic landscape with Asian-style architecture, trees, a river and a sailboat. Floral border pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 16012

Accession Number: 1933.6404.2-.4

Child's Teacup

Miniature porcelain teacup with handle. Blue transfer-printed floral pattern on interior rim and exterior body. Oval medallion on body frames an exotic landscape with Asian-style architecture, trees, a river and a sailboat.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 16013

Accession Number: 1933.6404.5-.9

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16015

Accession Number: 1923.127.2

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16016

Accession Number: 1923.127.3

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16017

Accession Number: 1923.127.4

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16018

Accession Number: 1923.127.5

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16019

Accession Number: 1923.127.6

Butter plate

Small plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern of stylized scroll border and scene of Asian table with exotic flowers in two vases.

Date: 1835-1853

Maker: C. & W.K. Harvey (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16020

Accession Number: 1923.127.7

Soup plate

Earthenware plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Oregon." Scroll, cartouche and foliate border pattern on rim. Inner zigzag border framing scene of figure with yoke carrying two bell shaped vessels on pathway leading to trellis with awnings.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16021

Accession Number: 1934.2985.2

Soup plate

Earthenware plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Oregon." Scroll, cartouche and foliate border pattern on rim. Inner zigzag border framing scene of figure with yoke carrying two bell shaped vessels on pathway leading to trellis with awnings.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16022

Accession Number: 1934.2985.3

Soup plate

Earthenware plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Oregon." Scroll, cartouche and foliate border pattern on rim. Inner zigzag border framing scene of figure with yoke carrying two bell shaped vessels on pathway leading to trellis with awnings.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16023

Accession Number: 1934.2985.4

Soup plate

Earthenware plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Oregon." Scroll, cartouche and foliate border pattern on rim. Inner zigzag border framing scene of figure with yoke carrying two bell shaped vessels on pathway leading to trellis with awnings.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16024

Accession Number: 1934.2985.5

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed pattern "Berry" depicting naturalistic berries on branches with leaves and prickers. Also a bee or butterfly.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Possibly Ridgway, William (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16025

Accession Number: 1963.333

Commemorative Plate

Ironstone plate with black border of twisted rope and sprays of flowers with gargoyles. Centeral scene of ship jettesoning boxes of tea into Boston Harbor (Boston Tea Party).

Date: 1876

Maker: Davis, Isaac (Maker)

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

GUSN: 16026

Accession Number: 1921.125

Teapot

Eight-sided earthenware teapot with lid, scroll molded handle, pointed knop and black transfer-printed pattern "Gentlemens Cabin." Scene of three men seated at a table in a panelled room, butler enters with tray.

Date: 1825-1843

Maker: James & Thomas Edwards (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16027

Accession Number: 1924.319AB

Tureen

Earthenware sugar bowl missing lid. Oval, lobed body with scalloped edge and molded scroll handles. Bowl is transfer-printed with pink and black scene of stone country house surrounded by trees, near bridge. Two children stand in front, boy plays horn.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 16028

Accession Number: 1928.554

Cake plate

Earthenware plate with gilt edge, gilt interior line, and black transfer-printed scene of rural landscape with Gothic-style chapel.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 16029

Accession Number: 1940.418.4

Commemorative dish

Small porcelain dish shaped like a flower with painted blue rim edge and blue transfer-printed scened of the First Unitarian Parish House, Hingham, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Possibly B.F.H.S. (Maker)

Material: overglazing, porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 16031

Accession Number: 2008.60.13

Cup and saucer

Porcelain cup and saucer with black transfer-printed scenes of livestock and thin black lines around rim and interior. On saucer, scen of three bulls. On cup, two scenes of sheep.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 16032

Accession Number: 1947.809.1-.2

Sugar bowl

Child-sized whiteware sugar bowl squat-shaped with rectangular knop, tall, pointed, scrolled handles with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance, scrollwork and flower spray border around the lid and rim. Part of...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 16033

Accession Number: 1933.699.2AB

Cream Pitcher

Child-sized whiteware squat-shaped cream pitcher with tall, pointed, scrolled handle with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance, scrollwork and flower spray border around the rim and inside spout. Part of a fift...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16034

Accession Number: 1933.699.3

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16035

Accession Number: 1933.699.4

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16036

Accession Number: 1933.699.5

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16037

Accession Number: 1933.699.6

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16038

Accession Number: 1933.699.7

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16039

Accession Number: 1933.699.8

Tea bowl

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a buildi...

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 16040

Accession Number: 1933.699.9

Sugar bowl

All over copper lustre; rounded rectangular base from which body swells; lobed band around body; ring "handles"; reeded button finial w/ radiating lobes [cover a replacement?]. C= Bowl D= Cover

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 16041

Accession Number: 1941.393CD

Creamer

All over copper lustre; rounded rectangular base from which body swells; lobed band around body; ear-shaped handle; wide mouth.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 16042

Accession Number: 1941.393E

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