Historic New England

Standing salt

One in pair of silver hexagonal standing salts; marked "RST"; raised band around rim; round stem.

Date: 1900-1913

Maker: Shreve & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19792

Accession Number: 1998.632.2

Salt spoon

One in pair of silver salt spoons; marked "RST"; incised around edge of handle.

Date: 1889-1913

Maker: Shreve & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19793

Accession Number: 1998.633.1

Salt spoon

One in pair of silver salt spoons; marked "RST"; incised around edge of handle.

Date: 1889-1913

Maker: Shreve & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19794

Accession Number: 1998.633.2

Salt or pepper shaker

One in pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers; marked "RST"; hexagonal shape w/ round stem and base; bud-shaped finials.

Date: 1907-1913

Maker: Matthews Company (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19795

Accession Number: 1998.634.1

Salt or pepper shaker

One in pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers; marked "RST"; hexagonal shape w/ round stem and base; bud-shaped finials.

Date: 1907-1913

Maker: Matthews Company (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19796

Accession Number: 1998.634.2

Bowl

Large transfer printed blue and white Staffordshire bowl; wild rose pattern on sides and surround of bowl; scene in center w/ small town, water w/ boats, figures in boats, bridge, hills w/ trees.

Date: 1834-1844

Maker: Middlesbrough Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 19797

Accession Number: 1998.637

Water pitcher

Unglazed porcelain water pitcher; molded tulip decoration on body; glazed C-shaped handle w/ leaflet; banded top rim.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, floral patterns, flowers (plants), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 19798

Accession Number: 1998.638

Fruit dish

Blue and white porcelain round footed fruit dish w/ circular reticulated decoration on sides; blue floral bunches around rim, on sides, and in center; bird w/ outstretched wings also in center.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19799

Accession Number: 1998.639

Plate

Green and white transfer printed plate w/ Mt. Vernon; marked "Washington's Home at Mount Vernon"; floral bunches on surround of plate; dotted pattern around rim; house w/in circle at center of plate.

Date: 1903-1930

Maker: Buffalo Pottery (Maker)

Material: porcelain, ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 19800

Accession Number: 1998.640

Molded blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire plate w/ English cathedral; marked on bottom: "English Cities/ Worcester"; scrolled floral design on surround; scene also contains boat in water, ducks and distant figures; semi-scalloped edge.

Date: 1819-1846

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 19801

Accession Number: 1998.641

Plate

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire plate w/ pastoral scene, waterfall and cows; floral vine around edge; scene in circle in center also w/ female and male figures, trees, and castle-like structure.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 19802

Accession Number: 1998.642

Plate

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire plate w/ thatched covered cottages and English parish church; 2 male figures talking over a fence; cows sitting; rose decoration around edge of plate.

Date: 1814-1836

Maker: Possibly Rogers (Maker) Possibly Stubbs (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 19803

Accession Number: 1998.643

Plate

Large blue and white porcelain Canton plate w/ old staples; blue banded rim w/ diamond pattern scalloped design below band; scene in center w/ pagodas, willow tree, water w/ boats, bridge; Chinese.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, willow (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19804

Accession Number: 1998.644

Plate

Small blue and white porcelain Canton plate; blue banded rim w/ scalloped pattern beneath; Chinese scene w/ pagodas, willow tree, water w/ boats, bridge.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, willow (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19805

Accession Number: 1998.645

Pitcher

White Queen's ware pitcher w/ molded hunt scene and silver luster rim; top portion of handle w/ silver luster; relief scne w/ horses, hunters and hunting dogs catching a fox.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 19806

Accession Number: 1998.646

Print

Aquatint of Edinburgh Castle on a cliff above a small village w/ a working class population. In the foreground men and women are seen moving supplies. A horse-drawn carriage and a wagon are seen further back. Several old buildings are seen and one reads: "Wm Kirkwood/ The Boughts Custom House"; fram...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19807

Accession Number: 1998.648.1

Print

Aquatint of a shipwreck on the Black Rocks near Scarborough. In the center of the print, an overturned ship is seen w/ the waves crashing against it as it nears the rocky shore. Men and women along the shore are attempting to pull in survivors using ropes. Crowds are in the background. Frame: 2 1/4 ...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19808

Accession Number: 1998.648.2

Print

Aquaprint of Caernarvon Castle in North Wales. In the foreground there are dories and men working. Furtherback sailboats are anchored all along the coast. In the center ground, the castle is seen with people working around its outer edges.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Glover, John, Esq. (Artist)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19809

Accession Number: 1998.648.3

Print

Aquatint of Le Place de la Pucelle or the spot of the execution of Joan of Arc. In this street scene, men and women are gathered in a village square and appear to be socializing in small groups. Baskets and large jugs are scattered throughout the courtyard. A 2-story stone structure w/ slanted roof ...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19810

Accession Number: 1998.648.4

Sewing table

Sewing table, walnut. One top drawer w/ small round wooden pulls; drop pendants attached to sides. Wooden sewing bag beneath drawer. Ornately carved two-part legs at each side connected at bottom by high turned finial. Similarly carved and finialed central stretcher. On casters.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19811

Accession Number: 1998.649

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19812

Accession Number: 1998.650.1

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19813

Accession Number: 1998.650.2

Iced tea spoon

Iced tea spoon, silver. Slightly fluted edge molding on lower portion of handle. Top section of handle has raised floral detail and monogram "MMB". Floral detail on underside of handle as well.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19814

Accession Number: 1998.650.3

Arm chair

One of pair of Rococo Revival walnut arm chairs w/ grape-carved element on crests (in black), repeated on legs and center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Upholstered in modern orange velvet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19965

Accession Number: 1998.557

Side chair

Grecian side chair, rosewood graining w/ gold striping. Front legs and stretcher w/ ball and bobbin turning. Back legs flared. Part of set from hallway.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: caning, graining, painting (coating), rosewood (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 19966

Accession Number: 1998.216.11

Desk box

Mahogany desk top w/ brass handles and corners and key surround. Engraved brass plate on top. Ink bottle and broken pens inside.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19967

Accession Number: 1998.558

Portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong

Oval, bust-length oil portrait of Mary Louisa Carr Armstrong in a black blouse with a white lace collar and red bow around her neck. Brown fabric is draped around her arms and back. Her brown hair is pulled back in a bun and she faces forward. Mounted in a 3 in. oval gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood)

GUSN: 19968

Accession Number: 1998.559

Electric lamp

Brass lamp on pedestal w/ domed milk glass shade w/ swirled decoration. Clear glass chimney. Electrified. A= Base B= Shade C= Chimney

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19969

Accession Number: 1998.560A-C

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19970

Accession Number: 1962.66A

Bracket

No description

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19971

Accession Number: 1962.65B

Bracket

Simple molded bracket with ball shape at bottom; heavy paint (white over greenish-blue); cut nails.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Towne, Ithiel (Architect)

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

GUSN: 19972

Accession Number: 1962.66B

Stud

Stud with lath marks and nails. Plaster covering adjacent sides also, without lath. Tenon opposite bevel.

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 19973

Accession Number: 1962.75

Fall front desk

Chippendale fall-front desk, four drawers w/ bracket feet and brass pulls and escutcheons. Dove-tail joinery visible at top.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19974

Accession Number: 1998.561

Candlesnuffer

Steel candlesuffer; scissor-like shape w/ wick tray attached at side.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19975

Accession Number: 1998.562

Tray

Copper Japanese tray; rectangular shape w/ rounded edges and dontil decoration; relief picture w/ Japanese mask and dragon.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 19976

Accession Number: 1998.563

Letter opener

Letter opener w/ carved bulldog head on top; brass collar dividing knife from head.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19977

Accession Number: 1998.564

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19978

Accession Number: 1998.565

Ruler

Architect's ruler of triangular shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Keuffel & Esser Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19979

Accession Number: 1998.566

Wastebasket

Bamboo wastebasket w/ interlocking weave. Thickness of horizontal weave varies from 1 1/2" to 1/4". Vertical weave varies from 1" to 1/4".

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), weaving

GUSN: 19980

Accession Number: 1998.567

Flower vase

Earthenware vase w/ grape and tobacco leaf decoration; brown w/ 2 handles--one on either side of the neck; body is urn shape.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 19981

Accession Number: 1998.569

Coral

Primarily white coral w/ delicate vertical filaments.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 19982

Accession Number: 1998.570

Coral

White coral w/ pink base. Narrow branches.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: figure- and animal-derived motifs, corals (animals), coral (material)

GUSN: 19983

Accession Number: 1998.571

Candlestick

Pair of brass candlesticks, square bases and turned balusters.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 19984

Accession Number: 1998.572AB

Pipe

Clay pipe; small leg at base of bowl; ash and black discoloration in bowl showing use.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 19985

Accession Number: 1998.573

Pipe

Clay pipe; small leg at base of bowl; ash and black discoloration in bowl showing use.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: clay

GUSN: 19986

Accession Number: 1998.574

Dish

Shallow oval dish w/ scalloped interior; eight pointed star w/in dotted oval at bottom of bowl; relief decoration of smaller stars around edge; gilt highlights.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilding

GUSN: 19987

Accession Number: 1998.575

Match holder

Earthenware match holder; flat dish w/ cup-like holder; rust/orange color w/ evidence of chipping= blue color underneath.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: U & U (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 19988

Accession Number: 1998.576

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 19989

Accession Number: 1963.250

Fireplace tongs

Pair of tongs, steel w/ brass finial. Hinge of tongs closed w/ hand-wrought bent nail. Finial-ball and ring turned.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 19990

Accession Number: 1998.577

Jamb hook

Brass jamb hook set horizontally to be used as holder for fireplace t & e. Hook shaped like open "C". 2 screws into wall.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 19991

Accession Number: 1998.578

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