Historic New England

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Hard maple with cherry side rails. Rectangular top with semicircular drop leaves. Leaves fold out to form a round top. Top and leaves have ovolo-molded outer edge. Plain edges on skirt of leaves. Ogee arch molding on skirt of rectangular top. Top secured with wooden pins driv...

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), cherry (wood)

GUSN: 25090

Accession Number: 1963.128

Box

Demi-lune shaped box with leather strap hinged lid. Pine body covered with two layers of light blue wallpapers Pattern almost obliterated; appears to be a white block-printed floral swag. Brown paper lining.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25091

Accession Number: 1963.129

Jug

Bulbous circular body, tapering to a small circular flat bottom. Small cylindrical neck. Applied shaped handle w/ blue glaze decoration at handle juncture. Salt glazed. Hand thrown buff colored clay body.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 25092

Accession Number: 1963.130

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and turned under lip. Shallow dished well. Marked "DP" on brim. "LONDON" marked on bottom. "__N__RCH/ __P__E LONDON" in cartouche.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25093

Accession Number: 1963.131

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge and incised line. Dished rim and well. Indistinct mark on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25094

Accession Number: 1963.132

Charger

Circular form with pronounced beaded edge and dished rim. Deeply dished well. No mark.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25095

Accession Number: 1963.133

Charger

Circular form w/ beaded edge on narrow rim, deep cavetto.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25096

Accession Number: 1963.134

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded pattern on shaped brim. Shallow dish. Indistinguishable mark on back.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25097

Accession Number: 1963.135

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge and slightly dished well, marked "MM" on brim. Multiple markings on bottom (see file).

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25098

Accession Number: 1963.136

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge and shallow well. Marked "DP" on rim.

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: Townsend, John (Maker)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25099

Accession Number: 1963.137

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge on shaped brim. Shallow dished well. Marked "London" on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25100

Accession Number: 1963.139

Plate

Circular form, beaded edge, shaped brim. Shallow dish w/ indistinguishable mark on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25101

Accession Number: 1963.140

Plate

Circular form. Flat brim, molded on back of brim. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, marked "ET"on brim, multiple indistinguishable marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25102

Accession Number: 1963.141

Plate

Circular form beaded border on shaped brim. Shallow well w/ center boss. Bottom marked "TR"?, several indistinguishable marks.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25103

Accession Number: 1963.142

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded turned-under edge. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25104

Accession Number: 1963.143

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded turned-under edge. Shallow well w/ incised ring near perimeter, multiple marks on back. See file.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25105

Accession Number: 1963.144

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded under edge. Shallow well w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple marks on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25106

Accession Number: 1963.145

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded under edge. Shallow well w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple marks on back. See file.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25107

Accession Number: 1963.146

Plate

Circular form w/ beaded edge on shaped brim. Shallow dish w/ center boss. Several marks on bottom: "TRM".

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25108

Accession Number: 1963.147

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded under edge. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple markings on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25109

Accession Number: 1963.148

Plate

Circular form, flat brim w/ molded under edge. Shallow dish w/ incised circle near perimeter, multiple markings on bottom.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25110

Accession Number: 1963.149

Cinderella in the Kitchen

"Cinderella in the kitchen" stamped at top of decorated metal plaque depicting young girl in the kitchen, surrounded by birds and cooking utensils.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25361

Accession Number: 1985.494

Jewelry box

Three-tiered wooden box w/ hinged lid that opens to interior lined in purple silk w/ white trim. Two tiers of drawers swing open on each side. Third tier on drawers is a stationary compartment. Box is footed w/ metal decoration, and applied stamped metal leaf motifs on top and front.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25362

Accession Number: 1985.495

Bonnet

Coiled brown straw bonnet w/ pink silk rim and neck trimmed w/ white lace. Applied fake flowers and leaves at top.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25363

Accession Number: 1985.496

Bonnet

Wide, woven straw brim w/ applied lace lining and border. Layered lace body gathered to circular back. Off-white color. Two attached net and lace ties, one w/ pink silk trim. Interior label reads, "Pullastic Adjustable Hat Lining" w/ directions for use.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 25364

Accession Number: 1985.497

Purse

Drawstring leather purse w/ brown scalloped and pinked border trim. Body printed w/ multi-colored foliate and geometric forms.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), leather

GUSN: 25365

Accession Number: 1985.498

Embroidery floss and bag

Brown checkered cotton print drawstring bag full of bits of threads.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25366

Accession Number: 1985.499

Jacket

Black velvet woman's jacket w/ black lace cuffs, black trim, and black jet buttons down front. Brown chintz lining. Handsewn and machine sewn. Plain standup collar. In three pieces.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jet (coal), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 25367

Accession Number: 1985.500A-C

Petticoat

Gathered underskirt of white mull w/ drawstring waist. Handsewn.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25368

Accession Number: 1985.501

Trunk

Trunk. Black, leather-covered rectangular trunk with brass studs and wrought iron handles. Interior lined with blue polkadot paper and has printed label: "M. Lord and Son...Newburyport, MA."

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: M. Lord & Son (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25369

Accession Number: 1985.502

Basin

Staffordshire basin w/ pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Lightly scalloped edge w/ floral diaper pattern. In well of basin are depicted Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Similar diaper on exterior, labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bot...

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25370

Accession Number: 1985.503.1

Pitcher

Pitcher: Large shaped mouth w/ applied shaped, spurred handle, footed base. Pearl glaze over brown and white decoration. Depicted: Oriental buildings in background w/ shepherd, shepherdess and antelopes in foreground. Labeled "G. Phillips/ Parisian" on bottom.

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25371

Accession Number: 1985.503.2

Fan

Plain ivory stays with silvered paper fan. Pierced in intricate geometric and floral forms.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25372

Accession Number: 1985.504

Chemise

Handsewn white cotton sleeveless chemise. Gathered at neck to standup linen collar w/ button closure (missing button). Bottom edge is hemmed and gathered w/ a linen drawstring. Open on sides.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25373

Accession Number: 1985.505

Teapot

Multi-colored cloissone teapot w/ floral and butterfly motifs. Applied C-shaped handle and spout.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 25374

Accession Number: 1985.506

Towel

"SB" cross-stitched on linen, twill, basket-weave towel. Hand-hemmed and selvedged.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25375

Accession Number: 1985.507

Chamber pot

Bottom labeled "C.C.T.P. Co./ Semi-granite." White ironstone. Applied, spurred strap handle. Flaring lip. Gothic border decoration. Footed base.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25376

Accession Number: 1985.508

Chamber pot cover

White ironstone. Shaped applied C-shaped handle. Round body w/ faceted top. Interior label, "James Edwards, Dalehall."

Date: 1870-1882

Maker: Edwards, James, 1842-1882 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25377

Accession Number: 1985.509

Reproduction letter

Black molded frame enclosing print under glass. Photoreproduction of handwritten letter dated April 29, 1765 from Jane Coffin Webster to her son John.

Date: 1765

Maker: Coffin Webster, Jane (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25378

Accession Number: 1985.510

Purse

Hand-crocheted finger purse in blue, green and red-orange w/ scalloped border, tassel and drawstring ties. Brown initials "FFACA" crocheted into body.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25379

Accession Number: 1985.511

Lithographic print

A)Print of landscape scene w/ figures engaging in various farming activities. Some handcoloring. Mounted on cardboard w/ smaller print on reverse.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25380

Accession Number: 1985.512A

Lithographic print

Threshing scene in barn w/ 4 human figures. Some handcolored and mounted on cardboard w/ smaller print on reverse.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25381

Accession Number: 1985.512B

Balance set

Pine box w/ cotterpin hinges. Felt lined bottom. Contains small set of scales and a brush. Two sets of balances.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: felt (textile), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25382

Accession Number: 1985.513

Textile sample set

Two knitted panels w/ central diamond in garter stitch and side columns of cablestitch. One triangular piece; one knitted border piece. Possibly parts of a pin cushion or purse, never assembled.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25383

Accession Number: 1985.557A-D

Handkerchief

White background w/ printed mulberry purple floral and foliate border. Corner motifs.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 25384

Accession Number: 1985.558

Handkerchief

Triangular hand-hemmed w/ red and white floral sprig border and light brown interior.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25385

Accession Number: 1985.559A

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25386

Accession Number: 1985.559B

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25387

Accession Number: 1985.559C

Handkerchief

Thin white cotton w/ woven striped border in white, hand sewn.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25388

Accession Number: 1985.559D

Chemise

White linen child's chemise w/ lace applied at sleeve and shoulders. Drawnwork at sleeves, shoulders and neck.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 25389

Accession Number: 1985.560

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