Historic New England

Toilet Casket

Elongated, earthenware box with cover. Dark green transfer-printed chain of interlocking links and band of fluer de lis on both box and cover. Transfer-printed on the interior bottom of the box is a round medallion made of a banner with "Marine" printed on it and laurel and oak branches encircling a...

Date: 1870-1887

Maker: Davenport (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming), piercing

GUSN: 28384

Accession Number: 1918.1168AB

Toilet Casket

Oblong dish with interior divider and lid for holding straight razors or toothbrushes. Pearlware with blue flower and scroll transfer-print pattern on interior and exterior. On the top of the cover is a blue transfer-print landscape with circular building with columns and dome.

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 28385

Accession Number: 1918.1169AB

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28386

Accession Number: 1918.1176

Mirror

Large rectangular wall mirror with a gilded frame.

Maker: Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

GUSN: 28387

Accession Number: 1918.1180

Crane Hanger

Flat; welded loop; traces of plaster.

Date: 1675-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), plaster, wrought

GUSN: 28389

Accession Number: 1918.1195C

Crane Hanger

Flat; welded loop; traces of plaster.

Date: 1675-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), plaster, wrought

GUSN: 28390

Accession Number: 1918.1196BC

Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28391

Accession Number: 1918.1236

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28392

Accession Number: 1918.1238

Skimmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 28393

Accession Number: 1918.1244

Pincushion

Rectangular white satin pincushion with embroidered floral decoration in corners; "E. Hammond" spelled out with pins in center.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 28394

Accession Number: 1918.1250

Shawl

This white crepe shawl is embroidered in white and has a wide fringe.

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 28395

Accession Number: 1918.1253

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28396

Accession Number: 1918.1255

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; off-white plain weave linen.

Date: 1770-1825

Maker: Green, Aaron (Weaver)

Material: hand weaving, linen (material), tabby (textile), textiles

GUSN: 28397

Accession Number: 1918.1256

Foot Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28398

Accession Number: 1918.1259AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28399

Accession Number: 1918.1259C

Mousetrap

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28400

Accession Number: 1918.1261

Crimper

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28401

Accession Number: 1918.1262B

Crimper

No description

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28402

Accession Number: 1918.1263

Crimper

No description

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28403

Accession Number: 1918.1264

Stocking Template

No description

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28404

Accession Number: 1918.1265

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse sampler on ivory linen ground. Edged in pink silk ribbon with green leaves. Alphabets at top with verse below, fruit basket and floral vines at bottom. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-complete; #2-complete; #3-missing "J"; #4-complete; #5-complete. Numbers: "1-3", "1-11". Stitches used: ...

Date: 1801

Maker: Avery, Martha Jane (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 28405

Accession Number: 1918.1269

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Floral border at bottom, saw tooth satin stitch border at top. Alphabets:#1-"A-Y"; #2-"A-W"; #3-missing "J"; cross stitch, satin stitch.

Maker: Hoit, Martha (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 28406

Accession Number: 1918.1271

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile with blue painted scene depicting Jesus helping a man with a heavy pack.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28407

Accession Number: 1918.1274

Fireplace Tile

Man catching a fish with an angel behind him at a scenic river side; painted in blue on white background

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 28408

Accession Number: 1918.1275

Fireplace Tile

Square decorative ceramic fireplace tile; white background with blue painted scene depicting the Virgin Mary seated with a man kneeling beside her.

Date: 1700-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze

GUSN: 28409

Accession Number: 1918.1276

Six Quart Pitcher

Hound-handled pitcher. Body of pitcher has a scene in relief of stags being chased by hounds. Brown glaze with yellow highlights.

Date: 1852-1894

Maker: Possibly United States Pottery Co. (Maker) Possibly Norton Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 28210

Accession Number: 1918.642

Windsor Chair

Thumb back, plank seat, brown with green seat.

Date: 1840-1875

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28213

Accession Number: 1918.648

Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28214

Accession Number: 1918.663

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28216

Accession Number: 1918.669

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28217

Accession Number: 1918.673

Stool

Tall work stool; square legs, 8 stretchers, footrest; leather seat.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), leather, ash (wood), chestnut (wood), birch (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 28218

Accession Number: 1918.714

Shovel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28219

Accession Number: 1918.718

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28221

Accession Number: 1918.721

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28223

Accession Number: 1918.732

Venetian Carpet Fragment

Rectangular strip; twill weave in uneven polychromatic stripes. Center one of green and yellow zig-zag pattern flanked by mirrowing twill diagonal lines. Selvage sides; one hemmed and raw end.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Pierce, Amasa (Maker)

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, jute (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28224

Accession Number: 1918.733

Shoe Form

Berlin work shoe pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28225

Accession Number: 1918.738

Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28226

Accession Number: 1918.747

Small Round Box with Cover

Round paper box with cover. Tan paper with white paper lace trim. Octagonal paper affixed to cover with image of Cupid with bow and arrow. "Coral" handwritten in ink on cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 28227

Accession Number: 1918.748AB

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28228

Accession Number: 1918.752

Urn

Pearlware blue transfer-printed urn with molded handles. Bands of alternating dendritic and diaper pattern around rim, neck, and handles. Body of urn is decorated with a landscape scene of four individuals in the foreground overlooking a body of water with several sailboats and a large building on...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 28230

Accession Number: 1918.759

Shawl

Black silk crepe with damask border 5" wide of meandering design of sparse sprig of diamonds in center; tied-on fringe of silk thread all around.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), damask, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 28231

Accession Number: 1918.763

Veil

Bright green silk gauze; satin striped fringed edge; large scale floral pattern on body; five large connecting floral motifs at border; drawstring.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, stripes, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 28232

Accession Number: 1918.766

ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Norfolk-type pull with broken thumb lever attached. Plate ends are rounded. Tagged "Found in Otis house during repairs of 1917 with key of 1918.777."

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28233

Accession Number: 1918.776

Ankle Boot

Black/brown boot; three pairs of eyes--no laces; tongue; sole and heel--very worn; white twill lining.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 28236

Accession Number: 1918.792

Candle Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28238

Accession Number: 1918.798

Nail

A nail with rounded brass head. Method of manufacture uncertain. Round shaft, pointed tip. Tag "Pin, Otis House. Found near one of windows."

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28239

Accession Number: 1918.805

Nail

Nail with crockery head set in brass; round shaft; pointed tip. Method of manufacture uncertain.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28240

Accession Number: 1918.806

Nail

Nail with crockery head set in brass, round shaft, pointed tip. Flatter head than 1918.806.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 28241

Accession Number: 1918.807

Sauce Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28242

Accession Number: 1918.812

Decanter stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28243

Accession Number: 1918.813

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