Historic New England

Plate

Blue pearlware transfer-printed pearlware plate. Pierced foliate border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Octagonal Church in Boston

Date: 1820-1840

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

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

GUSN: 30913

Accession Number: 1926.384

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. It has a border of flowers and fruit that surrounds a central scene of the dam and waterworks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30914

Accession Number: 1926.387

Soup Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware soup plate. It has a fruit and floral border surrounding a central scene of the Baltimore Courthouse.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30915

Accession Number: 1926.388

Dessert Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting Philadelphia.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30916

Accession Number: 1926.389

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Foliate, scroll, and eagle border surrounding the Woodlands near Philadelphia.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30917

Accession Number: 1926.399

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. It has a border of transportation medallions, scrollwork, and flowers surrounding a central script eulogizing Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30918

Accession Number: 1926.400

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and brown transfer-printed pattern "Millenium." Fruit, flower and bundles of wheat surround central image of angel with animals [peaceable kingdom] and the words "PEACE ON EARTH." Above the scene is the tearing eye of God and Bible opened to Isaiah, Chapter XIVI...

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: Probably Stevenson, Ralph, Ralph Stevenson & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30919

Accession Number: 1926.401

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central pastoral scene.

Date: 1802-1828

Maker: Riley, John and Richard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 30920

Accession Number: 1926.403

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Floral, scroll, and pineapple border surrounds a central scene depicting a man in front of Furness Abbey.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30921

Accession Number: 1926.409

Platter

An octagonal blue transfer print pearlware platter. The platter has a border of flowers and scrolls surrounding a central scene of the junction of the Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers.

Date: 1808 -1829

Maker: Stevenson, Andrew (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30922

Accession Number: 1926.410

Platter

A blue transfer print pearlware platter. The central scene depicts a pastoral landscape on the bank of a river which is surrounded by a border of flowers, eagles, and scrollwork.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Maker)

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

GUSN: 30923

Accession Number: 1926.411

Platter

A blue transfer printed pearlware platter. The central design depicts a landscape of Troy, New York, which is bordered by a floral and scroll motif.

Date: 1808-1829

Maker: Stevenson, Andrew (Maker)

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

GUSN: 30924

Accession Number: 1926.412

Coffeepot

Blue transfer-printed pearlware coffeepot. Rococo handle, bell-shaped cover, and a beehive molded finial. Floral and aquatic motif surrounds a landscape scene.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30926

Accession Number: 1926.422

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pealrware oval bowl. Small floral border surrounds a central inner scene of Broke Hall. Rural scenes adorn the exterior.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 30927

Accession Number: 1926.425

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Pressed glass burning fluid hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30929

Accession Number: 1926.429

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Pressed glass burning fluid hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 30930

Accession Number: 1926.430

Pair of Shoe Lasts

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30931

Accession Number: 1926.432.1-.2

Pair of Shoe Lasts

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30932

Accession Number: 1926.433.1-.2

Cruet Set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 30933

Accession Number: 1926.435

Sconce

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 30934

Accession Number: 1926.436

Mortar & Pestle

Cast iron mortar with flared lip and stepped foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), cast iron

GUSN: 30935

Accession Number: 1926.438AB

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 30936

Accession Number: 1926.441

Window cornice and valance

Wood bracket cornice; applied gold finished tin facing in stamped relief of undulating edges with scrolling vines and pomegranate with central rose. Silk-wool damask valance of striped floral designs in greens and silver suspended below. Scalloped edges finished with gimp. Back brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, relief (sculpture techniques), silk (textile), tin (metal), wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30940

Accession Number: 1926.449

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30941

Accession Number: 1926.452

Portrait of Mrs. George C. Lee

Portrait of a woman in a white bonnet with blue ribbon.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 30942

Accession Number: 1926.453

Two-Piece Pajamas

Two-piece pajamas with a night shirt and long pants; green, white, and purple stripes.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30944

Accession Number: 1926.458AB

Infant's Shirt

White; squared neckline; long turn back sleeves gathered at shoulder and drawstring cuff trimmed with lace; open shirt.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 30700

Accession Number: 1925.608

Cape Collar

White collar with a floral pattern.

Date: 1829-1836

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30701

Accession Number: 1925.609

Cap

Cotton nigh cap with lace trim.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30703

Accession Number: 1925.614

Painting

Half length, woman in brown dress, black neck band, facing right.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30704

Accession Number: 1925.640

Painting

Bust length, man in profile facing left, white ruffled shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Nickerson (Artist)

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

GUSN: 30705

Accession Number: 1925.665

Mortar & Pestle

Cast iron mortar and pestle. Mortar has flared lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), cast iron

GUSN: 30706

Accession Number: 1925.671AB

Fork

Steel, tea size fork.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30707

Accession Number: 1925.672.1

Knife

Steel, tea size knife.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 30708

Accession Number: 1925.672.2

Window Sash

A window sash with an iron frame, two intermediate bars, and hinges attached to the frame. The glass is attached through holes in the frame at intervals and an escutcheoned clasp extends from the frame.

Date: 1600-1699

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), iron (metal), lead (metal)

GUSN: 30709

Accession Number: 1925.676

Stock Tie

Black satin bow tie.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile), flannel

GUSN: 30710

Accession Number: 1925.678

Pair of Shoes

Dark green moroccan leather; square toe; bound with green tape trim; sole has narrow waist with channeled heel; lined with white leather & linen; square throat.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 30711

Accession Number: 1925.679AB

Corset

White glazed cotton corset with boning; ties at bottom; one shoulder strap missing ties; "E.P. Brown, No. 5" written on outside, "156" written on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30712

Accession Number: 1925.681

Pair of Gloves

Black crocheted gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 30713

Accession Number: 1925.682

Sampler

Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Potted flower at bottom surrounded by a decorative border. Sampler worked in pink, black, and green silk threads. Stitches used: cross stitch.

Maker: Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 30715

Accession Number: 1925.687

Dressing Robe

Printed paisley stripe - multicolored paisleys on plum/brown ground alternates with band of five stripes (light blue, red, white, yellow, and green) with stylized and geometric floral patterns. Quilted plum taffeta around neck, shoulders and center front to hem. Cuffs with bell-shaped sleeves (als...

Date: 1853-1863

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 30716

Accession Number: 1925.691

Travelling Costume

Brown wool challis; high neckline; long sleeves with box pleats and covered buttons at shoulder and tucked inner arm. Turned back cuffs; center front of bodice, cape, and collar trimmed with olive velvet in scalloped pattern with brown silk tape. Tucks above and below waist; bodice support is bon...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 30717

Accession Number: 1925.692A-D

Dressing gown

Dressing gown, printed cotton with brown vertical stripes alternating with cream stripes and geometric pattern of squares. High neckline with piping; ruffle along center front from neck to hem. Long sleeves with ruffles at shoulders and extending from cuffs to elbow. Smocking at back; cartridge ple...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30718

Accession Number: 1925.693

Waistcoat?

Black & white striped (narrow stripes); single breasted; turnover collar with revers; 5 buttonholes; cut away; waist seam; back pleat opening; 2 pairs buttonholes at cuffs; 2 breast pockets.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, stitching

GUSN: 30719

Accession Number: 1925.695

Coat, Cutaway

Black & white (broad) stripes; turnover collar; single breasted; 3 buttonholes; 1 breast pocket; waist seam; flap at back with 2 pockets hidden; cut away coat.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern, stitching

GUSN: 30720

Accession Number: 1925.696

Pants

Blue and white checked; full fall front; button waist with two pockets; waist is high and curved at back; back tab closure missing; silver covered wooden buttons.

Date: 1834 C-1867 c

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), checker pattern

GUSN: 30721

Accession Number: 1925.698

Pants

White; light blue stripes; full fall front with seven buttons; waist with three buttons; three pockets; waistband curves at back; sixteen silver plated buttons in all.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 30722

Accession Number: 1925.699

Pants

Cream with tan and black pinstripes; fall front with waistband with three buttons; two pockets; brass buttons; tab closure at back; linen lining at cuff.

Date: 1860-1874

Maker: Wilson, J. (Jr.) (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 30723

Accession Number: 1925.700

WALLET

Brown with white kid lining; flap (strap missing) closure with "X" on front and back; 6 compartments, one has flap and tongue.

Date: 1835

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, leather

GUSN: 30725

Accession Number: 1925.704

Painted Cloth

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 30726

Accession Number: 1925.709

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