Historic New England

Razor Strap

Rectangular leather cage encloses oblong leather strap mounted on two steel stretchers attaching it to the turned wooen hande.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12607

Accession Number: 1971.1737

Chamber Pot

Bulbous body has a ribbed neck and flared circular mouth. Applied C-handle, and a white ground with green foliage designs.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: T. Furnival and Sons (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 12608

Accession Number: 1971.1738

Rectangular case with projected facade on a molded base, with a straight body and conforming, overhanging top. Round face has a white dial with Roman numerals. Hinged brass glass enclosure, also on round opening in the base of the case. Very heavy.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), concrete

GUSN: 12609

Accession Number: 1971.1739

Empire Chest of Drawers

Empire chest sits on castors. Rectangular case has rounded front corners and a squared back. Sides have indented panel. Front encloses five drawers in two square over three long configuration. Each drawer has a center keyhole with two mushroom-shaped handles on either side. Rectangular splashboard, ...

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 12610

Accession Number: 1971.1740

Candle box

Cylindrical form w/ hinged lid; double rectangular tabs for hanging.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14305

Accession Number: 1986.322

Storage box

5 board rectangular form w/ open top; 3 sides covered w/ wallpaper printed in pattern of classical flower heads and shaped reserves in brown and white enclosing marbelized green lozenges.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), wallpapers

GUSN: 14306

Accession Number: 1986.323

Cradle

Splayed sides; corner posts at head topped with urn and ball finial; foot post topped with bun finials; shaped rockers; unfinished wood.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14307

Accession Number: 1986.324

Ironing board

Oblong board; round at one end and square at other; on folding frame; adjusted by rope; top covered w/ wool blanket and muslin sheet.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14308

Accession Number: 1986.325

Kettle

Compressed spherical form w/ gooseneck spout; arched bail handle w/ hooked terminals that fit into tab extensions; raised on 3 short feet; prominent seams to body and spout.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 14309

Accession Number: 1986.326

Drying rack

Gray-painted 3 part wood rack connected by beige canvas hinges nailed to end posts of each part. Each section comprised of 2 uprights joined by 2 horizontal nails. A standing rack.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14310

Accession Number: 1986.328

Close stool

Square panelled box w/ molded hinged lid; turned squat baluster feet; fitted interior w/ ironstone bowl; stained.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 14311

Accession Number: 1986.329

Close stool

Square form overhanging hinged lid; panelled sides, shaped feet, and interior w/ 2 piece wood seat; porcelain receptical; dark stain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14312

Accession Number: 1986.330

Cane

Slightly tapered slender rustic stick w/ regularly spaced knots; metal tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14313

Accession Number: 1986.332

Crane

Square form iron upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long horizontal arm w/ hooked end and diagonal bracket arm. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14314

Accession Number: 1986.336

Crane

Square form upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long flattened horizontal arm w/ hook end. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14315

Accession Number: 1986.337

Trunk

Paper covered flat topped rectangular form w/ wood and leather strapping; metal corner (?); leather handles; interior lined w/ patterned paper. Exterior paper covering of geometric design.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14316

Accession Number: 1986.338

Muff

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Lined w/ black silk satin and has 2" self ruffle at openings. One end has a self loop handle.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14317

Accession Number: 1986.339.1

Muff

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Has a polished cotton lining.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14318

Accession Number: 1986.339.2

Basin

Basin circular in form w/ turned outer rim, sloping sides, and tall foot ring; decorated interior and exterior w/ pink transfer printed pansy spray.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14319

Accession Number: 1986.340.1

Pitcher

Pitcher of panelled baluster form w/ applied "C" shaped handle w/ small scroll thumb rest and scalloped edge on flaring spout and mouth. Decorated w/ pansy sprays at side and mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14320

Accession Number: 1986.340.2

Cup

Cylindrical form w/ molded flared rim and tapered footring; exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14321

Accession Number: 1986.340.3

Soap dish

A) Circular bowl form w/ molded rim and exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays; B) Liner w/ scalloped edge; C) Lid domed w/ arched finial and decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14322

Accession Number: 1986.340.4A-C

Pitcher

Bulbous pitcher w/ flared base and curvavinear(?) spout decorated w/ molded bamboo pattern; each side has blue transfer-print of a scene of cows by a farm house.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14323

Accession Number: 1986.341.1

Basin

Large basin w/ molded bamboo stave decoration around top on exterior; interior has central blue transfer-printed image of a rustic scene w/ shepherds, sheep, a river and bridge surrounded by 4 transfer-printed images of cows by a farmhouse.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14324

Accession Number: 1986.341.2

Mug

Straight-sided mug w/ blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side; molded squarish leafy handle.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14325

Accession Number: 1986.341.3

Pot

Bulb shaped pot w/ tapered neck and flared rim decorated w/ molded bamboo decoration; flaring foot ring pierced w/ series of round holes underneath; blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14326

Accession Number: 1986.341.4

Chamber pot

Off-white glazed earthenware porringer w/ flaring rim; decorated w/ molded bamboo staves; squarish leafy handle; sides have blue transfer-printed images of man in a landscape w/ 2 horses repeated 4 times; domed lid w/ same scene repeated 4 times; crossed molded pattern of bamboo w/ twig and leaf fin...

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14327

Accession Number: 1986.341.5AB

Soap dish

Plain bowl wtih foot ring and top border of molded bamboo staves; pierced dish shaped fitted insert with blue transfer-printed image of a windmill; domed lid with molded crossed pattern of bamboo around a twig and leaf finial and blue T.P. image of sheep in a landscape repeated 4 times around sides.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14328

Accession Number: 1986.341.6

Jug

Upper part w/ glossy brown glaze; straight sided neck; sloping shoulder and "C" shaped handle on salt glazed cylindrical base. String w/ hanging tag at handle. Cork in mouth.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14329

Accession Number: 1986.342

Bottle

Wide conical shaped collar on sloping shoulders and cylindrical body; gray glaze.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14330

Accession Number: 1986.343

Firkin

Cylindrical form w/ fitted cover and arched swing handle; painted green.

Date: 1850-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), staves (boards)

GUSN: 14331

Accession Number: 1986.344

Fireplace tiles

Set of 20 earthenware fireplace tiles; 5 inch square of cream-colored ground w/ underglaze manganese purple and green enamel floral and leaf pattern divided into 9 squares of squiggly lines.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lead glaze, pressing

GUSN: 14332

Accession Number: 1986.349

Bedpan

Drum form w/ 2 handles at sides; spout at saddle shaped top.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: Codman & Shurtleff (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 14333

Accession Number: 1986.350

Spice box set

Each of round bentwood form w/ fitted covers; painted blue-gray. The straight laps secured w/ nails.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14334

Accession Number: 1986.351.1

Spice box set

Each of round bentwood form w/ fitted covers; painted blue-gray. The straight laps secured w/ nails.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14335

Accession Number: 1986.351.2

Chamber pot

Circular domed ribbed top w/ relief leaf and floriform knop on conforming squat baluster form base w/ flared foot and applied "C" scroll handle.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: Pankhurst, J. W. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, lead glaze, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14336

Accession Number: 1986.352AB

Chamber pot

White deep rounded bowl w/ single scrolled handle and foot ring; brown transfer printed w/ leafy floral spray at sides; the lid w/ molded scroll shape handle on domed center and molded scrolled rim.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), lead glaze, transfer printing

GUSN: 14337

Accession Number: 1986.353AB

Chamber pot

White glazed deep rounded form w/ flared rim; the sides molded in scalloped "arch-like" motif; foot ring.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), lead glaze, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14338

Accession Number: 1986.354AB

Bottle

Narrow collared mouth on short cylindrical neck; rounded shoulders and elongated cylindrical body; applied "C" shaped handle at shoulder; reddish-brown glaze.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14339

Accession Number: 1986.355

Bottle

Wide collared neck on sloping shoulders and cylindrical body; brown glaze.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14340

Accession Number: 1986.356

Bottle

Elongated cylindrical form w/ rounded shoulders, short cylindrical neck and collared mouth; applied handle ("C" shape) at shoulder. Incised mark at shoulder; glazed w/ an irridescent brown-tan speckled color.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14341

Accession Number: 1986.357

Bottle

Dark amber transparent glass; short cylindrical body; sloping shoulders and long neck w/ thin and thick ringed collar; slightly recessed bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14342

Accession Number: 1986.358

Toaster

Narrow rack w/ geometric and scrolled extensions on tripod frame w/ shaped flattened handle having a pierced circular terminus.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14343

Accession Number: 1986.360

Toaster

Long narrow rack w/ 4 bent extensions forming rectangular shapes raised on a tripod frame w/ a flattened shaped handle w/ a circular pierced terminus. Rack swivels on frame.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14344

Accession Number: 1986.362

Fire screen

4 part wire mesh screen w/ 2 brass handles, iron framing, and brass finials.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), wire

GUSN: 14345

Accession Number: 1986.363

Photograph

View of Spencer-Pierce-Little farmlands. Brown-tone photographic print of black and white photograph of evocative rural scene; view of field through silhouetted fence posts; trees in foreground. Cream colored mat; unframed.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: photographs

GUSN: 14346

Accession Number: 1986.369

Photograph

Black and white portrait photograph of Miss Amelia Little, Newburyport, Mass. Head and shoulders view of elderly woman in dark-rimmed glasses, facing right. Tan-colored mat; unframed.

Date: ca. 1985

Maker: Dalton, Frank (Maker)

Material: photographs

GUSN: 14347

Accession Number: 1986.374

Bookcase

Flat molded cornice over simple three-section case; each section w/ 6 or 7 adjustable shelves; quarter round molding at base; mahogany stained.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14348

Accession Number: 1986.376

Bookend

Each w/ wood upright in squat baluster form; "punch" carved w/ leafy sprays and geometric devices centering a stack of semi-circles outlined in gilt and painted blue, green, and red w/in a blue field and gilt border; all raised on a tin horizontal plate.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 14349

Accession Number: 1986.378.2

Trinket box

Small rectangular alabaster box w/ pierced sides (quatrefoil grill); solid fitted top inlaid w/ pink mother-of-pearl flowers w/ black (onyx?) stems.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell, alabaster (mineral), inlay (process), onyx (mineral), piercing, staining

GUSN: 14350

Accession Number: 1986.379AB

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