Historic New England

Saucer

Porcelain blue and white saucer. Decorated with landscape scenes and line border.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180027

Accession Number: 2006.44.2998

Saucer

Porcelain blue and white saucer. Decorated with landscape scenes and line border.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180029

Accession Number: 2006.44.2999

Winter Stream through the Forest

Framed watercolor of an outdoor winter scene. There is a stream flowing from the right center to the center bottom of the picture. On the left is a tree that bends over the stream. The ground is covered in snow and the background is filled with trees.

Date: 1945

Maker: Benson, Frank Weston, 1862-1951 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180030

Accession Number: 2006.44.818

Saucer

Porcelain blue and white saucer. Painted with landscape scenes and line border.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180031

Accession Number: 2006.44.3000

Saucer

Porcelain blue and white saucer. Painted with landscape scenes and line border.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180033

Accession Number: 2006.44.3001

Teacup

Porcelain blue and white teacup. Painted with landscape scenes and line border. A bit of foliage is painted on bottom inside of cup.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180035

Accession Number: 2006.44.2995

Punch cup

Clear glass punch cup in Ashburton-type design. Bowl has flaring rim. Single ear-shaped handle applied to bowl side.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 180036

Accession Number: 1993.555

Teacup

Porcelain blue and white teacup. Painted with landscape scenes and line border. A sprig of foliage is painted on bottom inside of cup.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180038

Accession Number: 2006.44.2992

Punch cup

Clear glass punch cup in Ashburton-type design. Bowl has flaring rim and a single row of oblong oval facets. Round stem tapers near top and bulges at bottom. Circular foot. Single ear-shaped handle applied to bowl side.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 180039

Accession Number: 1993.555.1

Punch cup

Clear glass punch cup in Ashburton-type design. Bowl has flaring rim and two rows of oval facets- top row oblong, bottom row squat. Short bulbous stem. Circular foot. Single ear-shaped handle applied to bowl side.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 180040

Accession Number: 1993.555.2

Teacup

Porcelain blue and white teacup. Painted with landscape scenes and line border. A bit of foliage is painted on bottom inside of cup. Loop handle.

Date: After 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180041

Accession Number: 2006.44.2990

Teacup

Porcelain blue and white teacup. Painted with landscape scenes and line border. A sprig of foliage is painted on bottom inside of cup. Squared off handle.

Date: 1800-1891

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 180043

Accession Number: 2006.44.2991

Birch Trees

Framed watercolor of a forest scene. There are ferns in the foreground, three prominent birch trees in the middle ground and a forest in the background.

Date: ca. 1903

Maker: Brooks, Mary Mason, 1860-1915 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180044

Accession Number: 2006.44.819

"Monte Pincio, Rome"

Framed watercolor painting of a Roman walkway with various figures. On the left side is a group of priests wearing red robes, black hats and holding black umbrellas. Trees border the top and right sides of the picture. Gilt painted wood frame.

Date: 1895-1900

Maker: Prendergast, Maurice Brazil, 1858-1924 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 180046

Accession Number: 2006.44.823

The Old Cedar Tree at Manchester, Massachusetts

Framed pastel drawing of a cedar tree overlooking the ocean. The tree is surrounded by grass and rocks. There are birds in the distance on the left and three ships on the right.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Harvey, George Wainwright, 1855-1930 (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180049

Accession Number: 2006.44.824

Goblet

Clear glass goblet in AshBurton-type design. Bowl has flaring rim and two rows of rounded-squat facets. Six-sided short stem tapers near top and bulges at bottom. Circular foot wider than rim.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 180050

Accession Number: 1993.559

Punch cup

Clear, molded glass cups iwth round rims and handmade handles. Handles are c-shaped with additional curls of glass below. Below round rim are six large faceted sides that taper to six-sided base. Bases are chipped on bottom. .2 has imperfections from faulty molding.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), handmade

GUSN: 180051

Accession Number: 1993.562

Punch cup

Clear, molded glass cups iwth round rims and handmade handles. Handles are c-shaped with additional curls of glass below. Below round rim are six large faceted sides that taper to six-sided base. Bases are chipped on bottom. .2 has imperfections from faulty molding.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180052

Accession Number: 1993.562.1

Punch cup

Clear, molded glass cups iwth round rims and handmade handles. Handles are c-shaped with additional curls of glass below. Below round rim are six large faceted sides that taper to six-sided base. Bases are chipped on bottom. .2 has imperfections from faulty molding.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 180053

Accession Number: 1993.562.2

Portrait of Mrs. Stephen W. Phillips (Anna Pingree Wheatland) as a Young Girl

Framed oil painting of a young girl holding flowers. She is wearing a black long sleeved dress with white lace collar and cuffs and her hair is curled. She is holding a basket of mixed flowers and leaves. The background is dark and lightens around the subject's head.

Date: ca. 1878

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 180054

Accession Number: 2006.44.825

Water Goblet

A set of six water goblets. Pressed glass. On bowl of glass, pattern consists of rope pattern, topped with scallop shape; six-sided stem, melds into a round, tapering flat foot.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 180055

Accession Number: 1993.563

Pudding mold

Cylindrical shaped tin pudding mold with center tube and slightly flared sides [a]. Removable tin cover [b] with attached tin ring. Stamped "Hillson". Used to steam pudding or bread.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189901

Accession Number: 2006,44,1791AB

Colonial costume

Green silk damask dress with exposed petticoat. The ankle length dress has a square cut neckline with lace edging. The sleeves are elbow length with scalloped edges and lace decoration around the cuffs. The bodice has ten hook and loop closures up the front center panel. The dress has the appearance...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189902

Accession Number: 2006.44.1258

Chest on frame

Black lacquered chest on frame with large red chrysanthemums and green scrolls of foliage. Two large brass pulls in the shape bird baths decorated with an engraved scrolling foliate pattern are on the front and back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 189903

Accession Number: 2006.44.1474AB

Tall case clock

Tall case clock. Upper case features a scrolled pediment terminating in brass foliate roundels and a brass orb finial at center. Open wood reed columns on either side of clock face with brass Corinthian capitals. Clock face has painted black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the m...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Sykes, William (Clockmaker)

Material: oak (wood), brass (alloy), gilt bronze

GUSN: 189904

Accession Number: 2006.44.1472

Evening Gown

Two piece pink satin gown with ivory lace and bead decoration. The bodice has elbow length satin sleeves with lace cuffs. The center section of the bodice panel has pink organdy and lace overlays. There is decorative multi-colored beading around the waist. There are multi-colored beaded rosettes acr...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gale Gaylard (Maker)

Material: satin, lace (needlework), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189905

Accession Number: 2006.44.1259AB

Biscuit cutter

Two piece circular biscuit cutter. Top piece [a] has a double cutting option. Large circle with fluted sides on the bottom or a smaller circle with fluted sides on the top. Top piece fits over circular base with straight sides. Base piece [b] has center spout with two small holes on either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 189906

Accession Number: 2006.44.1789AB

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist. The bottom of the petticoat is double tiered. The top layer is embroidered with circles, leaves, ribbons, and flowers. Both layers of the bottom hem have scalloped edges. There are several stains and the bottom edge of the petticoat has been repaired sev...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189907

Accession Number: 2006.44.1260

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and two tired ruffled hem. Embroidered in the front center, near the waist band is the monogram "APW" the top tier of the skirt has a scalloped edge with eyelet and polka dot designs. The bottom tier has a plain ruffle with lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189908

Accession Number: 2006.44.1261

Petticoat

White cotton petticoat with drawstring waist and front pocket. The petticoat has a two tiered skirt with floral embroidery along the bottom half. Petticoat (about the height of the right knee) is a square pocket. The petticoat has a single button closure at the back of the waist below the drawstring...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189909

Accession Number: 2006.44.1262

Women's jacket

Short green velvet women's jacket with long tails. The jacket has a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The cuffs of the sleeves are lined with cream colored satin. The interior of the jacket and tails are lined with cream colored satin. There are weights sewn into the bottom of each tail so th...

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), satin

GUSN: 189911

Accession Number: 2006.44.1263

Baking dish

Circular ceramic baking dish with straight green glazed sides. Rim has inset interior edge for a cover [cover missing]. Interior has plain white glaze. "HALL" stamped and scratched on bottom of dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), clay

GUSN: 189912

Accession Number: 2006.44.1776

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189913

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.1

Women's jacket

Silk women's jacket with wrist length kimono syle sleeves. The hip length magenta jacket is embroidered with pale pink flowers and hearts. The jacket opens down the front with no closures. The jacket has a simple stand up collar that flows into the wide lapels. There is a sewn in label at the neck: ...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: Nozawaya Department Store (Retailer)

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189914

Accession Number: 2006.44.1264

Tablespoons

Set of six silver tablespoons with downturned oval handles and long oval bowls. Stamped shell design on the back of the bowls.

Date: 1775

Maker: Burt, Benjamin, 1729-1805 (Silversmith)

Material: silverware, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189915

Accession Number: 1937.740.2.1-.6

Women's dress

Two piece Swiss cotton women's dress with detachable petticoat. The bodice has a simple stand up collar and full length puffed sleeves. The front of the bodice has a rounded overlay that drapes over the chest. The back of the bodice has three hook and loop closures at the neck, three cloth covered b...

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189916

Accession Number: 2006.44.1265AB

Dropleaf dining table

Mahogany dropleaf dining table in two parts. Each section has one drawer on the end with a round brass pull and four tapered legs.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 189917

Accession Number: 2006.44.1470.2

Muffin stand

Mahogany muffin stand with three tiers ascending in size from top to bottom. Three curved square legs that continue up the shelves and terminate in a round wood sphere.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 189918

Accession Number: 2006.44.1473

Underdress

Yellow silk underdress, partially unstitched. The entire neck and shoulder area has been undone. Both sleeves have also been removed. The material for the right sleeve is stored with the underdress. The underdress appears to have had three quarter length sleeves. The material for the left sleeve is ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 189920

Accession Number: 2006.44.1266

Sideboard

Sideboard with inlay and marquetry decoration. The upper section of the sideboard has cupboards with glass doors set over two small drawers. The front of the drawers and cupboards are inlaid with Greek key and floral patterns. The drawers have fancy openwork brass escutcheons. The center section of ...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), inlay (process)

GUSN: 189922

Accession Number: 2006.44.1466

Women's cape

Satin peach colored women's cape with a curly white fur collar. The cape closes at the neck with three hook and loop closures. The exterior satin is patterned with 'fleur de lis' like flowers. The cape falls to the hip. The interior of the cape is quilted and there are two inner pockets with ruffled...

Maker: Au Bon Marche (Retailer)

Material: satin, fur

GUSN: 189924

Accession Number: 2006.44.1267

Baking dish

Shallow ceramic baking dish with flat bottom and sloped sides. Black and red lines painted around rim for decoration. Decorative floral and arrow band molded into dish under lip of rim. Bottom stamped "Oven Serve Made in U.S.A."

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 189925

Accession Number: 2006.44.1777

Nursing Nipple

Silver nursing nipple with a circular body and guard. Screw stem attached to the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 189926

Accession Number: 1930.31

Women's coat

Knee length women's coat with kimono style sleeves. The coat is made from a heavy cotton material and has a silk lining. There are dragons and stylized clouds embroidered on the front, back, and sleeves of the coat. The dragons and clouds are scroll, sun, and triangle design. The coat closes up the ...

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 189927

Accession Number: 2006.44.1268

Shawl

Large triangular shaped black lace shawl with scalloped edges. The lace has a floral and leaf pattern of roses and ferns.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 189928

Accession Number: 2006.44.1269

Cutting board

Circular wooden cutting board with decorative floral and leaf vine pattern cut into rim. Small footed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 189929

Accession Number: 2006.44.1778

China cabinet

China cabinet in two sections. Upper section has glazed front doors and sides with rectangular wood mullions with inlay decoration. Case is surmounted by a triangle pediment with floral inlay decoration. Lower section has two cabinets with doors each featuring panels with wood inlay picture of an ur...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 189930

Accession Number: 2006.44.1467

Veil

Small rectangular black lace veil with narrow velvet ribbon along top edge. The upper half of the veil has a small floral pattern. The bottom half of the veil has a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edge of the veil have a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edg...

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 189932

Accession Number: 2006.44.1270

Cooling rack

Circular wire cooling rack with four feet, three around edge, one in center.

Maker: unknown

Material: wire

GUSN: 189933

Accession Number: 2006.44.1781

Dining table

Walnut and burl center pedestal extension dining table with brass caster feet and five removable extension leaves.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), burl veneer

GUSN: 189934

Accession Number: 2006.44.1469A-F

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