Historic New England

Vegetable Dish Lid

Four part serving dish. B) Conforming shaped lid with broad rim and slightly molded upper edge.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12091

Accession Number: 1971.1429B

Vegetable Dish

Four part serving dish. C) Conforming oval liner with a wide rim. Inset with a small ring handles at the ends.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12092

Accession Number: 1971.1429C

Vegetable Dish

Four part serving dish. D) Removable ornate berry-type finial that fits into a socket on the lid.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12093

Accession Number: 1971.1429D

Syrup Pitcher

Bulbous round form with a ring at midpoint. Straight neck with spout. Handle attached at mid-ring and top of neck wrapped in rattan.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. (Maker)

Material: rattan, white metal

GUSN: 12094

Accession Number: 1971.1442A

Syrup Pitcher Lid

Bulbous round form with a ring at midpoint. Straight neck with spout. Handle attached at mid-ring and top of neck wrapped in rattan.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. (Maker)

Material: rattan, white metal

GUSN: 12095

Accession Number: 1971.1442B

Candlesnuffer

Circular scissor handles and a round domed cover over a pivot. Snuffer rests on three shaped peg legs.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12096

Accession Number: 1971.1444.1-3

Snuffer Tray

Oblong shape with uneven gadrooning on the edges. Dished molded bottom. Upturned ends.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12097

Accession Number: 1971.1445.1-2

Tray

Oval shape with even gadrooning on the everted rim. Dished bottom and four ball feet.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12098

Accession Number: 1971.1446

Rococco revival hemispherical bowl with 12 uneven flutes, each flute conforming with the pedestal foot. Rim is draping and downturned. 10 of the flutes are machine engraved with vertical floral patterns. The two remaining flutes, which are wider in size, are engraved with a larger floral pattern.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12099

Accession Number: 1971.1447

Dinner Bell

Mushroom finial handle with one turned ring. The bell is dome shaped. Machine engraved/ Bright cut floral pattern near the rim of the bell and and threaded rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, engraving (printing process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12100

Accession Number: 1971.1448

Water Pitcher

Pear shaped form with a molded rim. Owl mask below the spout. Molded handle and foot.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12101

Accession Number: 1971.1449

Trivet

Flat oval shaped trivet is engraved in a "vintage" pattern. Outer edge is scalloped. Bars with small castors extends the form.

Date: 1904-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12102

Accession Number: 1971.1450

Condiment Dish Stand

Circular forms with a shaped flat open handle attached at the base of the straight reticulated sides. Four flattened ball feet.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12103

Accession Number: 1971.1452.1-2

Sugar Bowl

Open sugar bowl with a machine border. 2-handled circular body based on Greek crater. Molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. Wide reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handles with out-turned tips and a gilt washed interior.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12104

Accession Number: 1971.1453.1

Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; self-waisted; hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket at left side; very deep pleated hem.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12105

Accession Number: 1993.350.1

Creamer

Open creamer with a machine border and a wide circular lip. It has a molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. The bulbous body in a modified crater form with reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handle opposite a shaped curvilinear spouted mouth and with a gilt w...

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12106

Accession Number: 1971.1453.2

Petticaot

Black silk and wool; narrow waistband lined with silk twill hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket in seam at left and another patch pocket at knee left; deep pleated hem lined with linen.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12107

Accession Number: 1993.350.2

Covered Bowl

A) Bulbous round bowl. Engraved floral decoration on side includes: iris, dogwood and plum. Single molding on the rim. B) Lid with a small loop handle of steel.

Date: dated 4/26/1881

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12108

Accession Number: 1971.1454AB

Fruit Basket

Oblong form. Molded base with band of ribs. Sides canted outward. Hairpin-shaped spindles attached to gadrooned edge of base. Flat handle comprised of three bands conjoined by balls and rectangular plate at top. Rim bordered with applied bosses with uneven gadrooning around concentric turned rings; ...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12109

Accession Number: 1971.1455

Undershirt

Light tan silk knit; deep V-neck edged with broad band of crocheted lace threaded at top with grosgrain ribbon with bow center front; armholes edged with narrow band of ribbon-threaded lace with bow or shoulder.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12110

Accession Number: 1993.351

Undershirt

Peach silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12111

Accession Number: 1993.352

Undershirt

Pale green silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12112

Accession Number: 1993.353

Nightgown

White cotton; narrow band collar with scalloped embroidered edge; deep pointed embroidered collar attached over front yoke; embroidered band across front yoke; five mother of pearl buttons in center front placket; long sleeves gathered to narrow, embroidered cuff.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 12113

Accession Number: 1993.354

Nut Dish

Uneven gadrooned rim on a slightly upturned mouth. Reticulated sides atop a spherical concaving bowl. Dish rests on three ball feet.

Date: 1900-1908

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gadrooning, impressing, reticulation, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12114

Accession Number: 1971.1456.1-2

Vendor's Apron

Navy blue canvas; divided patch pocket across bottom; white cotton twill tape waistband extending into ties.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12115

Accession Number: 1993.355

Fan

Bamboo sticks and guards covered in gilt; gilt and silver flower-tipped branch appliqued to guards; red lace leaf with chiffon top painted with cherubs and flowers in ivory, pink and blue; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), bamboo (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, lace (needlework), mother of pearl, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12116

Accession Number: 1993.356

Wine Cup

Small rice bowl shaped two-handled cup. Decorated with four cartouches on sides surrounding four small Chinese genre scenes. Scrolled cast handles applied to the sides.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12117

Accession Number: 1971.1459

Fan

Pieced and carved ebonized sandalwood sticks and guards; large; black silk chiffon leaf embroidered with insects amd floral trail in gold metallic thread and sequins; black metal rivet and ring; shell washer.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, staining, ebony (color), embroidering, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), shell (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12118

Accession Number: 1993.357

Fan

Pierced brown wood sticks amd guards; white goose feather painted on one side with oriental figures and flowers in gold, red, blue, and green; on reverse flowers only, same colors; feathers tipped with peacock eyes; brass rivet and ring with aqua, white, and purple silk tassel.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), feather (material), geese, painting (coating), peafowl, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12119

Accession Number: 1993.358

Fan

Ebonized sandalwood guards with bamboo sticks; gold-painted foliate trail carved on sticks and guards; large black satin leaf embroidered with butterflies and scroll motif in gold metallic thread and sequins; brass rivet, washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), embroidering, thread, metallic (color attribute), painting (coating), sandalwood (wood), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12120

Accession Number: 1993.359

Fan

Black lacquered bamboo sticks and guards painted with oriental scenes and motifs in silver paint; leaf of black silk over paper; brass rivet and ring with black silk tassle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12121

Accession Number: 1993.360

Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards; small black satin leaf appliqued with white linen lace; black satin appliqued to back of sticks to show through carving; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), linen (material), mother of pearl, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12122

Accession Number: 1993.361

Bonnet

Padded bonnet of yellow plaid on blue ground. Pleated row of same fabric edges back of hood part of bonnet. A gathered ruffle at bottom. Ties are green and white ribbon as is bow at back. Lined with pale pink cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12123

Accession Number: 1993.362

Shawl

Black silk chiffon; double border of satin stripe; long rectangle; hemmed ends.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, stitching, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12124

Accession Number: 1993.363

Shawl

Black wool twill; black taffeta border appliqued all around.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), silk (textile), taffeta, twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 12125

Accession Number: 1993.364

Shawl

White ground; brown and black woven plaid; silk and wool twill; hemmed ends; large square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12126

Accession Number: 1993.366

Shawl

Cream; brown; black tiny woven plaid; silk and wool twill; large square; striped inner border; hemmed all around; hand tied and knotted black and white silk faille.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, stitching, silk (textile), twill, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12127

Accession Number: 1993.367

Scarf

Black silk damask; satin borders; scrolling plumes in damask body; hemmed edges

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, satin, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12128

Accession Number: 1993.368

Scarf

Rectangular silver silk scarf. Sheer.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 12129

Accession Number: 1993.369

Collar

High collar; ecru lace with pale blue silk ribbon from each side, running through two twisted rings covered with white silk thread covered with white satin. Each of the ribbons ends in a point, with a white silk thread covering small buttons at point. Two similar buttons vertically at center front...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), ribbon (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12130

Accession Number: 1993.371

Petticoat and Drawers

Petticoat (a) is white linen skirt. Drop-waist, gathered. Four fold horizontal pleat around skirt bottom. Crocheted edging. Drawers (b) are linen with drawstring closure. Four fold horizontal "pleats" around legs. Very fine eyelet trim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, linen (material)

GUSN: 12131

Accession Number: 1993.373AB

Pot

A flat rim with a canted edge and two half demi-lune handles on a circular form, which narrows to a flat circular bottom.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11637

Accession Number: 1986.655

Pot

A flat, slightly flaring rim on a circular form which tapers to flat circular bottom. It has wrought bail handle hooks through triangular extensions at the sides.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11638

Accession Number: 1986.656

Pot

A wide circular rim on straight tapering sides, flat bottom, and two angled "ears" at each side below the rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11639

Accession Number: 1986.657

Waffle Iron

It has a cast base with a pierced wood handle on a "cove" molded circular frame, with spout-like extensions to one side that holds the two part iron. Each half of the iron has a circular center with a cast inscription on top. A four part waffle pattern is on the inner side on the cast stem and a bla...

Date: 1905-1915

Maker: Griswold Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11640

Accession Number: 1986.658

Coffee Canister

A rectangular wooden crate enclosing a conforming tin canister with circular threaded lid. the crate is stenciled.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: Berry Dodge Co. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), tin (metal), stenciling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11641

Accession Number: 1986.659

Looking Glass

A rectangular ogee molded frame enclosing a mirrored plate.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11642

Accession Number: 1986.661

Architectural Photograph

A vertical brown tone photograph of the interior nave, choir stalls and a screen of Chester Cathedral (Gothic). It is in a wide molded wood frame.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), photographs, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11643

Accession Number: 1986.663

Coffee Mill

A rectangular box with a molded base and a lift out glazed lid. It is painted black and the interior is fitted with a pencil-turned, unpainted post that has wood projections of a triangular cross section. The post is actuated by iron gears and a cogged wheel with a wood handle at one end. The corner...

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), glazing (coating), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11644

Accession Number: 1986.660

Photograph

A sepia-tone portrait of a olderman. It is heightened with a grisaille wash and is in a black molded oval frame.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: grisaille, paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 11645

Accession Number: 1986.685.2

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