Historic New England

Storage box

Storage box or chest. Probably pine, green-painted. Rectangular; six boards. Blue interior; lid fits into place with extended cleat raised on two strips of wood.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), nailing

GUSN: 14254

Accession Number: 1986.262

Rectangular form; padded, upholstered, and hinged lid and sides; covered with berry and leaf printed pattern fabric in green, red, and yellow. Filled with wrapped fur items and a belt. Late 19th century nightclothes.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14255

Accession Number: 1986.263

Trunk

Trunk. Pine, leather, iron, brass, newspaper. Domed leather covered pine trunk w/ brass studs and iron lock. Lined with Newburyport and Boston newspapers dated to 1822.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14256

Accession Number: 1986.264

Storage box

Rectangular slant top box w/ 3 double hinged lids, opening to deep bins; grain painted.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14257

Accession Number: 1986.265

Basket

Oblong form w/ hinged lid and Siouq(?) handle tied w/ ribbon. Traces of blue pigment at base. Poss. Native American.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material)

GUSN: 14258

Accession Number: 1986.266

Basket

Carved rigid handles; wrapped rim on deep, cylidrical form

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14259

Accession Number: 1986.267.1

Basket

Carved rigid handles; wrapped rim on deep, cylidrical form

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14260

Accession Number: 1986.267.2

6-board chest

Six-board chest. Painted gray. Long rectangular box; single board top with cleat ends; box divided into two bins or sections.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14261

Accession Number: 1986.268

Educational chart

Horizontally oriented wall chart suspended between 2 black supports. Printed figures of American genre and time line to 1849. At time of cataloging entirely disintergrated--only thing that remains are 2 black supports.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14262

Accession Number: 1986.269

Census map

Linen-edged printed paper map of New England states hangs from black metal rod.The map printed in shades of pink, blue, green, and black w/ index to population on left side. Title block in upper right hand corner. The reverse printed as well.

Date: 1911-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), metal, paper (fiber product), printing (process)

GUSN: 14263

Accession Number: 1986.270

Trunk

Dome topped hide covered trunk; leather strapping, brass tacks, and iron hardware; interior lined w/ blue paper.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: hide (collagenous material), metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14264

Accession Number: 1986.271

Trunk

Rectangular black painted and cloth-covered w/ brass studded metal straps; interior lined w/ blue and white floral paper.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14265

Accession Number: 1986.272

Trunk

Slightly domed canvas covered wood trunk with wood and metal strapping; one lift out tray; lined with stiffened fabric; exterior cloth painted dark green; bears numerous paper shipping stamps.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. (Manufacturer)

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

GUSN: 14266

Accession Number: 1986.273

Trunk

Rectangular form w/ domed hinged lid covered w/ geometrically patterned printed paper w/ metal (iron) and wood strapping, leather straps, iron lock plate and hasp. Leather handle at each end w/ black shell form stamped metal terminas (?). Lined w/ maroon and white printed paper. One tray.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), pine (wood), printing (process)

GUSN: 14267

Accession Number: 1986.274

Trunk

Patterned leather covered domed-top trunk w/ wood and metal strapping and corner plates; fitted interior w/ lift out compartments. Bears remnants of shipping labels.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14268

Accession Number: 1986.276

Trunk

Brown-painted canvas covered flat top trunk w/ metal and wood strapping; fitted interior lined w/ canvas.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: USA Excelsior (Maker)

Material: canvas, leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14269

Accession Number: 1986.278

Trunk

Rectangular leather covered trunk with domed lid; top is ornamented with studs; lined with pages from a French book (dated 1752); iron hardware; tacks along edges.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: J. Merriman & Sons (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14270

Accession Number: 1986.280

Bracket shelf

Demi-line wood shelf covered w/ wine-colored cotton and silk fabric; pierced cast-iron bracket.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), pine (wood), silk (textile)

GUSN: 14271

Accession Number: 1986.284

Clock reel

No description

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood)

GUSN: 14272

Accession Number: 1986.285

Umbrella stand

No description

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 14273

Accession Number: 1986.286AB

Niddy noddy

Tenoned construction and shaped cross pieces.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14274

Accession Number: 1986.287

Bed Wrench

Rough wood cylinder(a) w/ "V" cut at one end; tenoned w/ dowel(b) at top.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14275

Accession Number: 1986.288AB

Hat rack

Folding and adjustable w/ ten turned pegs w/ glass ball ends.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 14276

Accession Number: 1986.289

Yarn winder

Rustic shaft w/ 2 turned wood and metal ringed disks tied to adjustable "ribs".

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14277

Accession Number: 1986.290

Ironing board

Shaped board tenoned w/ rectangular support to rectangular base w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14278

Accession Number: 1986.291

Armchair

Arched crest rail w/ carved medallion; incised "ears"; continues to shaped and molded arms and legs; upholstered arm pads, tufted back, and upholstered seat; on casters.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, upholstering, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 14279

Accession Number: 1986.292

Wool wheel

Turned distaff w/ horn cap and red turned brace for wheel on chamfered edged support and 3 splayed rod shaped legs. The wheel is w/ tapering spindles.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14280

Accession Number: 1986.293

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14481

Accession Number: 1986.453.7

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14482

Accession Number: 1986.453.8

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14483

Accession Number: 1986.453.9

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14484

Accession Number: 1986.453.10

Plate

Set of 11 hard-paste porcelain plates of lunch/ dessert/ tea size; w/ shallow curved well and white w/ gilt band to rim; gilt circle to center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14485

Accession Number: 1986.453.11

Tilt-top table

Tilt-top table. Maple, oak secondary wood. Round two-board top, ring and vase turned pedestal. Rests on cabriole tripod base with snake feet.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 14486

Accession Number: 1986.462

Candlestick

Squat form; flared lip on tulip shaped candle socket; round stepped base.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14487

Accession Number: 1986.465.2

Candlestick

In uncolored glass w/ hexagonal bobeche on conforming urn-shape candle cup and baluster shaped standard; hexagonal base; 2-part molded.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14488

Accession Number: 1986.469.2

Candlestick

In uncolored glass w/ hexagonal bobeche on conforming urn-shape candle cup and baluster shaped standard; hexagonal base; 2-part molded.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14489

Accession Number: 1986.469.3

Candlestick

In uncolored glass w/ hexagonal bobeche on conforming urn-shape candle cup and baluster shaped standard; hexagonal base; 2-part molded.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14490

Accession Number: 1986.469.4

Sugar bowl

Bulbous octagonal form of alternating lobed and flat panels on a reel shaped pedestal and shaped paneled and lobed foot that conforms to body. Two double "C" scroll handles. Domed octagonal conforming lid w/ ebony flower form knop.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, ebony (wood), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14491

Accession Number: 1986.471.2AB

Creamer

Bulbous octagonal body comprised of flat and lobed panels raised on reel shaped pedestal and paneled shaped foot. Double "C" scroll handle. Flared shaped mouth w/ large spout and rolled rim.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14492

Accession Number: 1986.471.3

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on inverted bell-shaped cup patterned w/ square and diamond motif and vertical "flame" devices on a hexagonal shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14493

Accession Number: 1986.475.2

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14494

Accession Number: 1986.476.2

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14495

Accession Number: 1986.476.3

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14496

Accession Number: 1986.476.4

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14497

Accession Number: 1986.476.5

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14498

Accession Number: 1986.476.6

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shaped vertically panelled cup; machine etched below rim w/ "rope" like banding in cable and trifid motif.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14499

Accession Number: 1986.477.2

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shaped vertically panelled cup; machine etched below rim w/ "rope" like banding in cable and trifid motif.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 14500

Accession Number: 1986.477.3

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 14501

Accession Number: 1986.478.2

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 14502

Accession Number: 1986.478.3

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 14503

Accession Number: 1986.478.4

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