Historic New England

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Fringe around the base. Fluting on the body. Rings around the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50166

Accession Number: 1982.196AB

Vase

Parian vase with birds, grape clusters, and vines.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 50168

Accession Number: 1982.197

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50169

Accession Number: 1982.198

Hand-painted, porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Drum-shaped body with forked handle and berry knop. Painted border around pot rim and lid of wavy pink line bisected by thin black bank. Berry knop retains traces of gold and has orange leaves. Handle has orange painted decoration on spine and on leaf...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50170

Accession Number: 1982.199AB

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50171

Accession Number: 1982.200

Pitcher

Parian pitcher with acorn motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 50172

Accession Number: 1982.201

Cream Pitcher

Earthenware cream pitcher with a foliate molded handle. Enameled landscape scene.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), underglazing

GUSN: 50173

Accession Number: 1982.202.1

Creamer

Copper lustre body w/ simple loop handle and pointy spout; pink lustre "Sunderland type" band w/ copper lustre spots around body.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50174

Accession Number: 1982.203

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 50175

Accession Number: 1982.204

Pitcher

Porcelain pitcher with a pink body. Foliate border surrounds the rim. Hunt scene adorns the body.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50176

Accession Number: 1982.205

Cream Pitcher

Small pewter cream pitcher with pear-shaped body on squat-stemmed foot; flat spout and loop handle.

Date: 1735-1775

Maker: Joseph, Henry (Maker)

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

GUSN: 50177

Accession Number: 1982.206

Child's Teapot

Miniature porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Dark blue transfer-printed chinoiserie pattern with scene of three people in boat, pagodas, fence, and willows.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50178

Accession Number: 1982.207.1AB

Plate

Porcelain plate with clue enamel border and scrolled gold palmettes. Center depicts scene of French castle, Chateau de Tuileries.

Date: 1844

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 50179

Accession Number: 1982.208.1

Plate

Porcelain plate with clue enamel border and scrolled gold palmettes. Center depicts scenes of French chateau, Chateau de Tuileries.

Date: 1844

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: porcelain, gilding, hand-painted

GUSN: 50180

Accession Number: 1982.208.2

Teacup

Porcelain teacup with cobalt blue enamel glaze and gold grape vine border on interior of cup. Gold decorative scrollwork surrounds rectangular panel bearing gilt initial "N", flanked by two cherubs with pink roses, against light blue ground, and gold, ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50181

Accession Number: 1982.209.1

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with cobalt blue enamel glaze and gold grape vine border on interior of saucer, surrounding two gold bands.

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50182

Accession Number: 1982.209.2

Demitasse Cup

Porcelain demitasse cup with cobalt blue enamel glaze, gold, ear-shaped handle, and gold border of leafy scrolls. The cup is decorated with fleurs-de-lis and the painted crest of Henry IV on gray tear drop-shaped satchels draped over swords.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50183

Accession Number: 1982.210.1

Demitasse Saucer

Porcelain demitasse saucer with cobalt blue enamel glaze, gold border of leafy scrolls, and four abstract crosses surrounding a gold disc.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, gilding

GUSN: 50184

Accession Number: 1982.210.2

Shoe Figurine

Shoe-shaped figurine. Blue body with metallic gold painted decoration. "Henry IIII" and two flags or banners on the front of the shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50185

Accession Number: 1982.210.3

Vase

Pair of pressed glass vases with vertical sides and ashburton type pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 50186

Accession Number: 1982.211.1

Vase

Pair of pressed glass vases with vertical sides and ashburton type pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 50187

Accession Number: 1982.211.2

Pitcher

Glass pitcher. Applied handle. Etched grape design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50188

Accession Number: 1982.212

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Diamond and beading pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50189

Accession Number: 1982.213AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50191

Accession Number: 1982.214

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50192

Accession Number: 1982.215

Shot glass

Striped maroon and colorless glass shot glass. Large middle section with etched scroll and dot design and the words "Bum Geburtstage" [sic] for Happy Birthday although the etching is misspelled.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50193

Accession Number: 1982.216

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50194

Accession Number: 1982.217.1

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50195

Accession Number: 1982.217.2

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Foliate garland border surrounds the rim and accents the handle. Classical figures adorn the body.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50196

Accession Number: 1982.218

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Foliate garland border. Dancing figures adorn the body.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50197

Accession Number: 1982.219

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Twisted rope handle. Foliate border surrounds the rim. Several classical figures adorn the body.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50198

Accession Number: 1982.220

Pitcher

Cream bulbous body w/ copper lustre band around base, neck, and rim and on margins of loop handle, stylized copper lustre bellflower on spine of handle; black transfer printed scenes of King Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50199

Accession Number: 1982.221

Pitcher

Pearlware rounded body w/ blue and white transfer printed scenic (mountain pass and cherubs) octagonal panels bordered by silver lustre; blue and white transfer printed rose under mouth; solid silver lustre neck, mouth and rococo scrolled handle.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, luster (textile), silver (color), transfer printing, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50200

Accession Number: 1982.222

Pitcher

Pearlware rounded body w/ blue and white transfer printed still lives (fruit and birds) in octagonal panels bordered by silver lustre; blue and white rose under mouth; solid silver lustre neck, mouth and rococo scrolled handle.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, luster (textile), silver (color), transfer printing, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50201

Accession Number: 1982.223

Tile

Square tin glazed earthenware decorative tile with black transfer print depicting Boar and Donkey; framed as a trivet.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50202

Accession Number: 1982.224

Tile

Square earthenware decorative tile with purple background and painted blue and white design in center and corners.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 50203

Accession Number: 1982.225

Vase

Glass vase. Broad base and rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50204

Accession Number: 1982.227

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50205

Accession Number: 1982.228

Quilt

No description

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51149

Accession Number: 1986.819

Bedspread

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), double weave, marseilles, quilting, whitework

GUSN: 51150

Accession Number: 1986.820

Quilt

Comprised of alternating columns of pieced diamond blocks. Five columns of nine-patch blocks, each of two types printed cottons. Four columns of whole blocks widely spaced yellow sprig flowers; [diagram] dot motifs on white ground. Same for sawtooth frame and 6" wide side borders; edges bound in sa...

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, chintz, cotton (textile), glazing (coating), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51151

Accession Number: 1986.821

Coverlet

Red and white overshot coverlet with summer and winter pattern of geometric panels. Red and white plaid border.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile), hand weaving

GUSN: 51152

Accession Number: 1977.120

Log Cabin Quilt

Comprised of six rows of four pieced blocks; blocks pieced of various calico prints and shirtings; one-half dark, one-half light producing "Sunshine and Shadow" effect. Center blocks of either printed portraits of President Garfield, Federal Shields, Navy Anchor or printed patchwork pattern; edges b...

Date: ca. 1881

Maker: Cocheco Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: calico, piecing

GUSN: 51153

Accession Number: 1986.824

Checkered Blanket

White ground with woven red stripes outlined in blue; wool body woven in twill weave; self- fringe at bottom; hemmed top; selvage edges.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fringe, hand weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51154

Accession Number: 1986.825

Quilt

Four rows of four blocks; within each row alternating pieced blocks of printed children's story scenes; white and black scroll border; plain red cotton blocks; decorative yarn feather stitched together. White cotton binding edges. Illustrations of childhood activities typical of mid-to-late 19th c.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 51155

Accession Number: 1986.826

Bedspread

Tan glazed cotton bedspread with a red and green rose design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51156

Accession Number: 1986.827

Pieced Quilt

Comprised of three calico columns; saw tooth edges. In between predominantly filled with brown and red floral calico on white ground; other calicos. Edges bound in striped cotton.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, tacking

GUSN: 51157

Accession Number: 1986.829

Whole Cloth Quilt

T-shaped; gussets at top. Brown print on white depicting storming of Bastille; robed female France putting finishing touches to Louis XVI's monument while standing on male oppressor. Female characters "Liberty, Fraternity and Justice" accepting Louis XVI's sword of surrender. Ribbons, wheat shocks a...

Date: 1789-1791

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, toile (textile material)

GUSN: 51158

Accession Number: 1986.830

Dress

White; boat neckline w/ piping; long leg o' mutton sleeves w/ hook & eye at wrist; piping along seam. Bodice gathered into V in front & back; skirt gathered all around into waistband.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51159

Accession Number: 1986.831

Dress

White; open neckline; bunched & held in place by loop & button; short, full sleeves; sleeves & neckline trimmed w/ lace. Piping at seams; fullness gathered into V at front & back; skirt gathered onto waistband at front & back; hook & eye closure; 4 wide tucks at hem.

Date: 1825-1827

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, super

GUSN: 51160

Accession Number: 1986.832

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