Historic New England

Engraving

Print depicting six military soldiers aiming their guns at the man to be executed. The man has one knee on the ground and one leg outstretched before him and is holding back his dog that wants to defend him. Three men in the background are overseeing the execution. Three inch gilt frame.

Date: 1845

Maker: Vigneron (Painter) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Printer) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19889

Accession Number: 1998.237

Hanging lamp

Hanging hall lantern, black brass w/ frosted and etched globe and clear glass smoke bell; 3 brass chains connecting smoke bell to globe; see diagram on worksheet for globe decoration.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19890

Accession Number: 1998.238

Barometer

Barometer, made by L. Bassnett, Liverpool; elongated neck stretching from middle circular barometer chamber w/ mercury located below middle chamber. Weather inscriptions present (see diagram).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Bassnett, L. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 19891

Accession Number: 1998.239

Antlers

Antlers--4 points each.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: antler, mounting

GUSN: 19892

Accession Number: 1998.240

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ turned finials for portiere.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19893

Accession Number: 1998.241

Library steps

Library steps (walnut?) w/ carpeted top and two lower steps. Carved ornamental legs and side stretchers; vase-and-ring turned stretchers at back and front. Steps fold into central piece.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19894

Accession Number: 1998.242

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 15 3/4 in. of the respective German city surrounded by twnety-two smaller images of buildings, statues and monuments. In the central image people are visting a large Gothic monument w/ multiple spires. The city is laid out in the background. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt fr...

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Ammon, W. (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19895

Accession Number: 1998.235.3

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear head at end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19896

Accession Number: 1920.256.6

Lithograph

Print has central image 8 3/4 X 14 1/2 in. which features pedestrians on a bridge overlooking the river, ships, bridge and city in the background. 27 smaller images of buildings, monuments and statues surround the central image. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: Haun (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19897

Accession Number: 1998.235.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19898

Accession Number: 1998.602.2

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19899

Accession Number: 1998.602.3

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22104

Accession Number: 1998.748.11

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22105

Accession Number: 1998.748.12

Strainer

Round ceramic strainer (or soap dish?) w/ gold band; 1 large hole in center w/ 8 smaller holes surrounding it.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 22106

Accession Number: 1998.749

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22107

Accession Number: 1998.750.1

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22108

Accession Number: 1998.750.2

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22109

Accession Number: 1998.750.3

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22110

Accession Number: 1998.750.4

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22111

Accession Number: 1998.750.5

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22112

Accession Number: 1998.750.6

Plate

Ceramic souvenir plate w/ "White House"; white plate w/ gilt band and gilt scroll pattern around edge; White House painted in center of plate w/ light green band encircling it.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 22113

Accession Number: 1998.751

Dish

Small round dish w/ hand painted design of mum and bird in oriental style; white w/ pink mum surrounded by green leaves and brown twigs; black and tan bird perched on twig.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 22114

Accession Number: 1998.752

Spoon rest

Ceramic spoon rest in shaped of green vegetable leaf; yellow underside w/ ridged green and black leaf painted on top surface.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22115

Accession Number: 1998.753

Jar

Hand painted miniature jar of frosted glass w/ blue bell design; white w/ blue tint at top of neck; 3 green stems w/ blue bells around body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (image-making), hand-painted

GUSN: 22116

Accession Number: 1998.754

Vase

Tubular ceramic vase with green glaze and raised rose decoration; majolica style; raised scalloped pattern around top rim; relief rose branches covering body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming)

GUSN: 22117

Accession Number: 1998.755

Luncheon plate

Floral trail pattern luncheon plate; white w/ scalloped edge w/ raised scroll design; floral branches w/ green and yellow flowers painted on surface.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 22118

Accession Number: 1998.757

Turkey plate

Ironstone turkey plate; 3 rests on bottom; impressed branched design on surface (possibly to allow juices to be collected for gravy?).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 22119

Accession Number: 1998.758

Tureen

Blue and white tureen(A) and lid(B) w/ pagoda design; star motif on handles and fish-shaped finial; Chinese motif; transfer printed border w/ design of scrolls, flowers and geometric shapes; scene of pagodas, willow tree, river w/ bridge and boats on cover, side of tureen and inside tureen.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 22120

Accession Number: 1998.759AB

Platter

Blue and white platter w/ pagoda design and willow tree; Chinese motif; transfer printed border w/ design of scrolls, flowers and geometric shapes; scene of pagodas, willow tree, river w/ bridge and boats and two large dove-like birds in sky.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 22121

Accession Number: 1998.760

Vase

Pressed glass vase w/ vasiform stem and scalloped rim; panelled body w/ banded pressed decorations of ovals, circles and arches; hexagonal stem w/ round base.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22122

Accession Number: 1998.761

Decanter

One in pair of pressed glass decanters w/ 3 raised rings around necks; panelled body w/ round rim on lip; hexagonal finials on stoppers; sunburst design on underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22123

Accession Number: 1998.762.1AB

Decanter

One in pair of pressed glass decanters w/ 3 raised rings around necks; panelled body w/ round rim on lip; hexagonal finials on stoppers; sunburst design on underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22124

Accession Number: 1998.762.2AB

Chalice

Silver chalice w/ vegetal scrolled motif below top banding; band w/ vertical striations encircling rim; design is etched.

Date: 1862-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 22125

Accession Number: 1998.763

Platter

Round serving platter w/ gold banding; white.

Date: 1891-1921

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 22126

Accession Number: 1998.764

Cruet

Pressed glass cruet w/ stopper and handle (stopper may not match bottle); bottom of waist banded w/ pressed pattern of circles; rope-like handle; rim w/ lip for pouring; diamond cut finial on stopper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22127

Accession Number: 1998.765

Teakettle

Copper teakettle on iron stand w/ gasoline burner; kettle round w/ tapered base and black grip on handle and black knob on lid; gas burner w/ long black handle horizontally outstretched; iron stand w/ 3 scrolled arms and 3 curled feet.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: S. Sternau & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), copper (metal), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 22128

Accession Number: 1998.766A-E

Cocktail shaker

Chrome cocktail shaker; glass shape w/ bell shaped neck; round lid; opening at top of shaker covered w/ strainer.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium

GUSN: 22130

Accession Number: 1998.767

Basket and plate

Wire basket plate holder w/ small blue and white plate w/ daisy design; wire frame w/ 2 heart-shaped handles and coiled basket framework; blue and white dish w/ blue band around rim and around center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Utzchneider (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, wire

GUSN: 22131

Accession Number: 1998.768

Clock

Standing clock, wood w/ marble base. Wood painted black. Round dial painted white w/ black Roman numerals. Dial flanked by wooden sides w/ panels carved and painted.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22132

Accession Number: 1998.769

Knife set

Knife set; wooden case w/ brass escutcheon engraved "RHT"; including set of pearl handled cutlery w/ silvered blades all engraved "RHT" on handles; 12 dessert knives, 12 dinner knives, 2 pairs of carvers and 2 pairs of knife rests.

Date: 1869

Maker: Wood & Cockayne (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), pearl (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 22133

Accession Number: 1998.771

Tablecloth

White linen printed tablecloth w/ bleeding heart border design and floral design in center, small sprays. Damask design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22134

Accession Number: 1998.772

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ openwork and embroidered floral and scroll motif w/ crocheted lace border, scalloped edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), sewing (process)

GUSN: 22135

Accession Number: 1998.773

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ iris and clover floral design woven around border, plain cloth in center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22136

Accession Number: 1998.774

Dust cover

Blue and white floral printed cloth w/ blue ribbon trim. Center piece covering cardboard. 4 flaps off central piece fold over contents. Blue ribbon ties shut.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Tucker, Ruth Standen (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 22137

Accession Number: 1998.775

Table pad

Flannel pad for table, off-white.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 22138

Accession Number: 1998.776

Table pad

Flannel pad for table, white w/ rough edges.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 22139

Accession Number: 1998.777

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ circle design extending from center w/ roses and leaves interspersed. Roses and leaves in corner.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22140

Accession Number: 1998.778

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ sunflower and leaf border on two sides and checkerboard design in center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22141

Accession Number: 1998.779

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ Greek key border on two sides and clover design throughout.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22142

Accession Number: 1998.780

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ image of lilies around border in groups of three and smaller individual lilies throughout cloth, in center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22143

Accession Number: 1998.781

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