Historic New England

Mugs

Blue transfer printed oversize mugs, possibly for cider. Cylindrical form with C-shaped handle. Exterior decorated with scene of cottage in landscape. Interior rim has reserve with cottage scene alternating with bird.

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254860

Accession Number: 1999.371.2

Platter

Blue transfer printed ovoid form. Scroll molded slightly convex rim band decorated with trees framing architectural scene with figures in foreground. Marked on back with eagle having shield body holding arrows and laurel in talons over banner inscribed "Highbury College, London"

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254861

Accession Number: 1999.372

Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge decorated with blue transfer. Rim decorated with leaf, fruit and flower border. Center decoration of marine scene with ship. Marked on back "The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor" followed by a poem.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254862

Accession Number: 1999.373

Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge. Decorated with blue transfer print. Edge decoration is leaf rim with broad fruit and flower border. Landscape with male and female figure s bressed in 17 century garb stand in foreground.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254863

Accession Number: 1999.374

Plate

Commemorative plate with blue transfer printed decoration on circular form. Broad floral border with marine scene and ship at center. Stamped 'Wedgwood' and inscribed "The Mayflower Arriving in Provincetown Harbour, November 11, 1620, Old Style" followed by a quote from Mourt's Journal.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Wedgwood

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254864

Accession Number: 1999.375

Platter

Rectangular form with canted corners with invected edge. Flat broad rim canted upward with underglazed blue guilloche and daisy border. Cross hatch cavetto well border broken by floral reserves. Central decoration of floral urn and tobacco leaf motif.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254865

Accession Number: 1999.376

Basin

Blue transfer printed circular form. Flat rim with lancet decoration, broad floral band. Rounded well with Massachusetts State house and Boston Common with cows in foreground. Exterior decorated with State house design repeated twice. Stands on plain foot ring.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254866

Accession Number: 1999.378

Set of six dessert plates

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254867

Accession Number: 1999.379

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of two peaches, orange band, marked '1073'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254868

Accession Number: 1999.379.1

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. iamge of two plums and pink band

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254869

Accession Number: 1999.379.2

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of peach with blue band.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254870

Accession Number: 1999.379.3

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of grapes with yellow band. Marked '1073'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254871

Accession Number: 1999.379.4

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. iamge of pear with burgundy band.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254872

Accession Number: 1999.379.5

Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Iamge of cherries, with blue-green band, marked '107'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254873

Accession Number: 1999.379.6

Plate

Circular form with white body. Light orange rim band with white well, thin gold ring at center. Low foot ring.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254874

Accession Number: 1999.380

Sauce tureen

Bulbous ovoid body with slightly flared mouth. Conforming foot with single blue band. Molded decorative "feather" band at shoulder. Squared molded "U" shaped handle.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 254875

Accession Number: 1999.382

Platter

Oval form with brown transfer print. Probably for use as underplate to gravy tureen. Floral and architectural border. Floor has scene of water with lateen rigged oared boat surrounded by land with vaguely classical architectural structure. Marked "STONE CHINA" and "Grecian Scenery".

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254876

Accession Number: 1999.383

Plate

'Loretto' pattern in blue transfer print. Small floral scroll border with link-type diaper on 12-sided rim. Small snag and dart covetto well border. Well decorated with rustic scene of ruins with musician and two women on a bridge in the foreground. Marked "Ironstone".

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 254877

Accession Number: 1999.384

Vase

Squat circular form probably used for floral arrangements. Neck decorated with raised decorative band having lattice work with flowers, bees, and hummingbirds. Body has flattened bulb shape with shoulder engraved with repeated floral design. Stands on low foot ring. Marked with maker and name on...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 254878

Accession Number: 1999.385

Pair of Bowls

Pair of earthenware bowls

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 254926

Accession Number: 1999.386

Bowl

Slightly concave side walls, broad flat bottom with low ring foot. Decorated interior has pink solid band on rim above band of grape leaves and curly vines. Circle and sprig of same repeat on floor. Copper luster overglaze.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254927

Accession Number: 1999.386.1

Platter

Chinese export porcelain oval platter with Rose Medallion pattern consisting of alternating panels of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a central gold circle enclosing a bird and tree peony, border consists of flowers and birds.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172377

Accession Number: 2006.44.1807.21

Sachet

A sachet with corded silk and embroidered with small lavender flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 172378

Accession Number: 1990.569.6

Blouse

Ivory silk crepe with lace and tucks.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172396

Accession Number: 1990.360

Textile

Length of white nainsook, with labels attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 172417

Accession Number: 1992.16

Women's Jacket

Red and black wool printed long-sleeved jacket. Peter pan collar; three frog front closure; snap at top. Trimmed in black silk. Pleats at shoulders and back.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172420

Accession Number: 1992.226

Bodice

Rounded collar and five button front closure. Buttons covered in velvet. Button packet has red paisley and floral border which extends over hte shoulders and across the back. Tucks under breast line and across the back. Cream wool with printed paisley pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 172422

Accession Number: 1992.227

Children's Petticoat

Red wool child's petticoat with linen waist band.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 172423

Accession Number: 1992.229

Children's Pinafore

Pink and white printed cotton sleeveless child's pinafore, gathered skirt, waistband, six-button back closure. Skirt patched.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172424

Accession Number: 1992.230

Children's Pinafore

White, sleeveless cotton child's pinafore. Ruffle at neck, one tie closure at back of neck; small ruffle at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172426

Accession Number: 1992.231

Children's Dress

(a) Short-sleevd cotton print child's dress. Decorative blue bows on shoulders, lace-trimmed neckline and sleeves. Two back-tie closures.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172428

Accession Number: 1992.232A

Children's Pinafore

(b) Floral printed short sleeved child's pinafore. Empire waist, square neckline. Two back tie closures, drawstrings on sleeves to create a gathered look.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172429

Accession Number: 1992.232B

Children's Pinafore

Red and white printed cotton sleeveless child's pinafore. Gathered skirt with waistaband, five button back closure.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172430

Accession Number: 1992.233

Doll's Shirtlet

Pink printed cotton shirtlet. Diamond pattern fabric. Sleeves trimmed with crocheted lace.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), crochet (needlework)

GUSN: 172431

Accession Number: 1992.234

Children's Pinafore

Sleeveless, cotton printed. Child's pinafore. Pink and white striped design; small ruffle at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172433

Accession Number: 1992.235

Children's Dress

Child's short sleeve cotton plaid dress; red/green plaid. Empire waist, full, gathered skirt; linen-lined bodice, square neck line.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172434

Accession Number: 1992.236

Children's Dress

Child's brown linen short sleeve dress. Rounded neckline; four-button back closure with hook and eyes at waist and top. Dark brown piping at neck, sleeves, waist and bottom border of dress.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172435

Accession Number: 1992.237

Children's Dress

Child's short-sleeve cotton dress with piped seams. Printed cotton is of floral and leaf motif. Bodice is pleated down front and back. Back has five-button closure (one button is missing).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing, transfer printing

GUSN: 172436

Accession Number: 1992.238

Children's Dress

Red-dot cotton print child's dress. Unlined except for waistband lined with linen. Short sleeve, square neckline, Empire waist, full gathered skirt, shirred bodice.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 172437

Accession Number: 1992.240

Children's Dress

Rose print pique short sleeved child's dress, shirred bodice; waistband; gathered, full skirt with bottom ruffle; square neckline; back tie closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: piqué, hand sewing

GUSN: 172438

Accession Number: 1992.241

Children's Dress

Floral-print cotton child's sleeveless dress. Linen lined bodice with front darts, empire waistband, full skirt. Lace-edged full collar. No remaining back closures.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), lace (needlework), machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 172439

Accession Number: 1992.242

Children's Dress

Child's long-sleeve white cotton dress. Red embroidered piping around cuffs, collar, and button packet. Piping is in design of vine and flower motif. Three button front closure with hook and eye fasteners. Band collar. Russian or Scandanavian style (?).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172440

Accession Number: 1992.243

Men's Vest

Printed cotton men's (possibly boys') vest; front pockets; linen-lined and linen backed; five-button front closure (covered buttons).

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 172443

Accession Number: 1992.244

Men's Waistcoat

Men's five-button waistcoat in blue cotton printed fabric with leaf, diamond and squiggle motif. Lined. Plain linen fabric at back. Adjustable belt with metal buckle at back. Three pockets.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printed textile materials, hand sewing

GUSN: 172444

Accession Number: 1992.249