Historic New England

Tile

Square, polychrome (yellow, blue, black) glazed tile depicting central floral design in cartouche and four cartouches with flowers in each corner.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 35814

Accession Number: 1933.755

Tile

Square, deep and pale maganese purple and white central floral design with three tulips and one stem inside undulating border.

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 35815

Accession Number: 1933.756

Pocket

Printed cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 35816

Accession Number: 1933.759

Dessert Plate

Blue pearlware transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Boston Athenaeum.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

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

GUSN: 35817

Accession Number: 1933.760

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35353

Accession Number: 1932.2575B

Eyeglasses

Metal frames with circular lenses and martin's margins. C bridge design and double hinged side arms. Teardrop loop finials.

Date: 1760-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lenses (components)

GUSN: 35354

Accession Number: 1932.2575A

Mortar & Pestle

Turned wooden mortar and pestle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35355

Accession Number: 1932.2576AB

Needlework on bristol board

Berlin woolwork motto on bristol board; polychromatic, dark red, red, pink, blue; satin stitch; wool yarn.

Maker: unknown

Material: bristol board, crewelwork (technique), yarn, crewel wool

GUSN: 35356

Accession Number: 1932.2577

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35357

Accession Number: 1932.2581

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35360

Accession Number: 1932.2584

Globe

White glass lamp globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35361

Accession Number: 1932.2586

Pearlware blue transfer-printed basin with alternating repeating patterns of an urn with flowers and a sailboat surrounded with rosettes and a rectangular panel with flowers and patera in lower corners around interior rim and exterior body. Central scene of classical style urn and trees in the fore...

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Mayer, T. & J. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 35362

Accession Number: 1932.2588

Cover (for teapot)

Circular cover with notch (as if for spoon handle); Flower finial with leaves in relief on body; brown and yellow glaze.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 35363

Accession Number: 1932.2589

Painting

Tree lined street, park at right, row houses at left.

Date: 1852

Maker: Willard, Susanna H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 35367

Accession Number: 1932.2594

Container

Container with lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35369

Accession Number: 1932.2596AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35371

Accession Number: 1932.2597

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35372

Accession Number: 1932.2598

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35373

Accession Number: 1932.2599

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 35374

Accession Number: 1932.2600

Drawer Pull

Small metal drawer pull. Stamped rosette, attached screw, unattached escutcheon plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35376

Accession Number: 1932.2605

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 35378

Accession Number: 1932.2608

Collar

Narrow white lace collar.

Date: 1853-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35379

Accession Number: 1932.2612

Collar

Narrow white lace collar with pointed ends.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35380

Accession Number: 1932.2613

Collar

White embroidery in a floral pattern.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35381

Accession Number: 1932.2614

Pair of Sleeves

Silk sleeves with embroidery.

Date: 1843-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35382

Accession Number: 1932.2619AB

Two Panels of a Dress

Two triangular lace pieces of a dress.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework)

GUSN: 35383

Accession Number: 1932.2620AB

Change Purse

Small change purse, rectangular in shape with top side slightly bowed. Hinged metal frame and lift-up clasp. Sides made of red leather covered with dark blue velvet empressed with scroll decoration. A small metal plate is affixed to the front center of the pursed reading "Souvenir." Red fabric inte...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, leather, cloth, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35386

Accession Number: 1932.2632

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35396

Accession Number: 1932.2660

Calling Card Case

Wood card case covered with tortoise shell. Metal button releases latch to open hinged case. Case is lined with fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tortoise shell, mother of pearl

GUSN: 35397

Accession Number: 1932.2663

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 35398

Accession Number: 1932.2674

Needle Case

Round needle case with brown and blue velvet; beaded six pointed star design on each side; beaded loops around side; flannel pages inside; inside covers lined with brocade.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 35399

Accession Number: 1932.2676

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35400

Accession Number: 1932.2680

Lamp burner

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35401

Accession Number: 1932.2681

Kerosene Lamp with Chimney

Kerosene lamp with pink frosted glass shade with painting of Columbus.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35402

Accession Number: 1932.2682AB

Globe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 35403

Accession Number: 1932.2683

Trunk

No description

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 35404

Accession Number: 1932.2686

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35405

Accession Number: 1932.2691

Teapot

Porcelain teapot. Squat, round body with green and gold banding. Oak leaf terminus for handle. Oak leaves on spout, leaves and acorns as knop.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 35406

Accession Number: 1932.2692AB

Valance

Accession Book - four brass decorated curtain cornices.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35407

Accession Number: 1932.2694

Shoes

A pair of bronze leather shoes with a beaded design along the vamp, pointed toes, 2 ¼ inch heels, center back seams, and elasticized sides.

Date: 1890-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process), textiles, elasticity, leather, stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 35408

Accession Number: 1932.2695AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 35410

Accession Number: 1932.2699

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 35411

Accession Number: 1932.2701

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35412

Accession Number: 1932.2702

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35413

Accession Number: 1932.2703

Mantel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 35414

Accession Number: 1932.2705

Collar Stay

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35415

Accession Number: 1932.2708

Collar Stay

White metal collar or clothing stay.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35416

Accession Number: 1932.2709

Horseshoe

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 35417

Accession Number: 1932.2710

Candlestick

Round base with vase-turned shaft; downturned bobeche. Identical pair.

Date: 1880-1898

Maker: Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 35418

Accession Number: 1932.2711AB

Gravy Boat

Oval base supporting oval body with pulled spout; loop handle.

Date: 1893

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 35420

Accession Number: 1932.2713

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