Historic New England

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile with blue painted scene depicting Jesus helping a man with a heavy pack.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28407

Accession Number: 1918.1274

Fireplace Tile

Man catching a fish with an angel behind him at a scenic river side; painted in blue on white background

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 28408

Accession Number: 1918.1275

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting the Virgin Mary seated with a man kneeling beside her.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28409

Accession Number: 1918.1276

Fireplace Tile

Square, blue and white glazed tile depicting Christ washing feet of an apostle enclosed in double circular border with four abstract designs in each corner.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), tin glaze

GUSN: 28410

Accession Number: 1918.1277

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white painted background with blue painted scene of a figure with horns (Moses?) standing behind the tablets of the ten commandments, beside a tree with a staff in his right hand.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28411

Accession Number: 1918.1278

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting a man on his knees under a tree reaching out to a robed figure with a halo.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28412

Accession Number: 1918.1279

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting Jesus preaching to a young man seated on a rock uner a tree.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, tin glaze

GUSN: 28413

Accession Number: 1918.1280

Fireplace Tile

Square, blue and white tile depicting one man on ground with dog, a second man is eating at table. Tile has a double circle border with four abstract flower designs in the corners.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 28414

Accession Number: 1918.1281

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting Jesus blessing a man with a cape and a hat

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, tin glaze

GUSN: 28415

Accession Number: 1918.1282

Fireplace Tile

Square, decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting Jesus gesturing to a trunk being opened/closed by two other men.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze, tin glaze

GUSN: 28416

Accession Number: 1918.1283

Fireplace Tile

Square, blue and white glazed tile depicting the ascension of Christ. Probably Dutch.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze, firing (technique)

GUSN: 28417

Accession Number: 1918.1284

Purse made from a Piece of Bedspread

Small purse made from a piece of Sally Winslow's bedspread.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 28290

Accession Number: 1918.931

Purse

Green bag with a woven grass patterned lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28291

Accession Number: 1918.932

Dress

Overdress has cream ground block printed with multicolor floral and strawberry pattern enclosed by trailing black vine in ogee pattern. Neckline pointed at back with front tie closure; Empire waist bodice lined with linen, over printed green. Elbow length fitted sleeves; Front opening hem trimmed wi...

Date: 1795-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 28292

Accession Number: 1918.935

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28296

Accession Number: 1918.950

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28297

Accession Number: 1918.951

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28298

Accession Number: 1918.952

Flatware Case

Wooden flatware box covered with snakeskin. Hinged, slanted cover; flat back; rounded front; and brass hardware. Interior of cover lined with red velvet.

Date: 1710-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28299

Accession Number: 1918.953

Eggcup

Pearlware eggcup with stem. Blue, molded band near rim. Mended chip, visible crack.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28300

Accession Number: 1918.957

Chair

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28302

Accession Number: 1918.972B

Footstool

One of three small "crickets" from the Lynnfield Meeting House, Lynfield Center, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28303

Accession Number: 1918.974.2

Footstool

One of three small "crickets" from the Lynnfield Meeting House, Lynfield Center, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28304

Accession Number: 1918.974.3

Butterfly Hinge

Two-part hinge. Traces of white paint.

Date: 1675-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28305

Accession Number: 1918.978A-D

Nutpick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 28306

Accession Number: 1918.980

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28307

Accession Number: 1918.981

Nail

Wire nail with copper covering on the head.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28311

Accession Number: 1918.985

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28312

Accession Number: 1918.987.4

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28313

Accession Number: 1918.987.5

Kettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28315

Accession Number: 1918.996

Cap

Mesh embroidered day cap. Purple satin ribbon trim and bow.

Date: 1851-1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28316

Accession Number: 1918.999

Veil

Black silk twisted net; three borders; brown color to motifs (fading): 6 1/2 large connecting motifs; scrolling floral border; daisy-like flowers on scalloped sides; sprigged ground; drawstring at top.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28317

Accession Number: 1918.1000

Nail

Brass-headed nail. Tag: "Brass-headed nail from wall of Dodd House, 190 Salem St. Boston. Used as a picture hook in this case but was also a window sash fastener."

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28319

Accession Number: 1918.1014

Ladle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28320

Accession Number: 1918.1023

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28321

Accession Number: 1918.1024

Pitcher

White body w/ relief molded scene of Samaritan helping wayward family (figures picked out in violet); all against rustic ground in high relief.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Alcock & Co. (Maker) Alcock & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 28322

Accession Number: 1918.1025

Saucer

Orange transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Pink luster rim surrounds a central nautical scene.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property), transfer printing

GUSN: 28323

Accession Number: 1918.1026.1

Berlin Woolwork Picture

Berlin woolwork picture; depicts woman workin on needlework with an admiring man watching in interior scene with a dog and a lute; polychrome; silk, wool; Berlin wool work, tent stitch; framed under glass.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, wool (textile), yarn, wood (plant material), glass (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28324

Accession Number: 1918.1033

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Vertical rectangle on natural linen ground. Alphabets at top. Verse in lower half surrounded by floral border. Small scale trees birds and flowers at bottom. Alphabets: #1-complete; #2-missing "J","U" Numbers: "1-9"; cross stitch.

Date: 1792

Maker: Waramer, Lucy Mary (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28325

Accession Number: 1918.1034

Breeches

Man's; ivory silk satin; lined with natural linen; cream flannel at leg, buttonhole placket and buttons at waist; 3/4 fall front with two buttonholes; three large buttons at waistband; three pockets; two pairs of handsewn eyes for back closure; gathered at back along waistband; five buttonholes at l...

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28326

Accession Number: 1918.1035

Waistcoat

White silk waistcoat, fronts embroidered along hems, button placket edges, and pocket edges with small floral elements in pink and green, with laid silver metallic thread dots. Linen lining and back. Worn with breeches 1918.1035

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28327

Accession Number: 1918.1036

Shoes

Pale pink silk satin; toe embroidered w/ silver metallic thread & spangles - geometric floral band. White straps; thin 2 1/2" heel covered w/ white silk; pointed toe & tongue; straight side seams.

Date: 1775-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile), thread, metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 28328

Accession Number: 1918.1040AB

Pair of Shoes

Light blue kid leather; toe has cut outs & inserts of ivory satin embroidered w/ silver thread & spangles; narrow oval toe; "Italian" heel = 1 1/2".

Date: 1795-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, kidskin, satin, thread, metallic (color attribute), silver (metal)

GUSN: 28329

Accession Number: 1918.1041AB

Child's Pantalettes

White; four buttonholes; embroidered scalloped edge--eyelet flowers and scrolling leaves with net inserts.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 28330

Accession Number: 1918.1042

Petticoat

Pink silk satin; quilted with floral pattern; it is incomplete-has been taken apart.

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28331

Accession Number: 1918.1043AB

Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28336

Accession Number: 1918.1052

Doorknob

Ceramic doorknob on black-painted iron base. Set screwed to square iron spindle. Knob has glazed brown and yellow marbled pattern.

Date: 1845-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), enameling, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28337

Accession Number: 1918.1053

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28338

Accession Number: 1918.1062.1

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28339

Accession Number: 1918.1062.4

Mug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28340

Accession Number: 1918.1062.5

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap to spear head end. Thickens at base of head. Barrel side only. Traces of white paint. Regular holes, thick at point of stress.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28341

Accession Number: 1918.1070

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