Historic New England

Bowl

Earthenware bowl with "flow blue" transfer-printed Chinoiserie pattern. Floral interior border and repeating scene in basin exterior of exotic flowers in foreground, figure on bridge and pagodas in background.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, flow blue (ceramic glaze)

GUSN: 34948

Accession Number: 1932.682

Napkin Ring

Earthenware napkin ring with a yellow body. Brown band.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34949

Accession Number: 1932.685.1

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 34950

Accession Number: 1932.686.1AB

Vase

Pair of round vases of deep blue glass in gothic-style metal holders.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 34951

Accession Number: 1932.686.2AB

Sugar Bowl

Sugar bowl with squat, lobed mustard yellow-colored body with double foliate handles and vegetal finial.

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 34952

Accession Number: 1932.688AB

Beer Pitcher

Light blue squat bulbous body w/ painted green, blue, pink and gilt flower vines; oval medallions in relief; octagonal base; scrolled flower vine handle; hinged metal lid.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: C.J. Mason & Co. (Maker)

Material: gilding, painting (coating), pewter (tin alloy), porcelain

GUSN: 34953

Accession Number: 1932.689

Change Purse

Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing ...

Maker: Brevete (Manufacturer)

Material: velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 34954

Accession Number: 1932.691

Padlock

Heart-shaped; small; brass cover and iron or steel hasp; keyhole cover is stamped.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), stamping (forming), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 34955

Accession Number: 1932.693C

Political Pin

A thin gold-plated pin embossed with the Massachusetts State seal. A ribbon with lettering hangs from the edge of the pin.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34956

Accession Number: 1932.694

Dominoes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34957

Accession Number: 1932.695

Washtub

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34958

Accession Number: 1932.696

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34959

Accession Number: 1932.697

Puzzle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34960

Accession Number: 1932.698

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34961

Accession Number: 1932.699

Game Board

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34962

Accession Number: 1932.700

Game

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34963

Accession Number: 1932.701

Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34964

Accession Number: 1932.705

Box

Small circular box [a] with lid [b] filled with white wax wafers [c].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34965

Accession Number: 1932.707A-C

Box

Small stained and varnished wooden box with cover. Cover is enlaid with small pieces of wood in varying shades.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34966

Accession Number: 1932.709AB

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34967

Accession Number: 1932.710

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34968

Accession Number: 1932.711

Sander

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34969

Accession Number: 1932.712

Wafer

Wax wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wax

GUSN: 34970

Accession Number: 1932.714

Chemise

White cotton chemise with lace and ribbon trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 34549

Accession Number: 1932.10

Cream Pitcher

Small parian cream pitcher; glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 34550

Accession Number: 1932.14

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34551

Accession Number: 1932.15

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34552

Accession Number: 1932.18

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34553

Accession Number: 1932.19

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 34554

Accession Number: 1932.20

Pitcher

Parian pitcher, nicked near lip, handle glued in place

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 34555

Accession Number: 1932.21

Emery cushion

Emery cushion with kid and a brown ribbon loop.

Maker: unknown

Material: kidskin

GUSN: 34556

Accession Number: 1932.27

Needle Case

Red, black, and green plaid case with blue and white fabric lining.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34557

Accession Number: 1932.28

Match Box

Cylindrical matchbox with cover. Covered in plaid paper. Base covered with textured paper for stricking matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34558

Accession Number: 1932.29

Sewing Case

Round case with a painted portrait of a man on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34559

Accession Number: 1932.30AB

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34560

Accession Number: 1932.33

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 34561

Accession Number: 1932.34

Grater

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34562

Accession Number: 1932.35

Fishing Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 34563

Accession Number: 1932.36

Oil Lamp

Tin oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 34564

Accession Number: 1932.37

Water Bottle

Blue-tinted glass bottle with molded ridges on shoulder and base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 34565

Accession Number: 1932.38

Bottle

Green-tinted glass bottle with fluted body and tin cap.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 34566

Accession Number: 1932.39

Curtis House, Roxbury, MA.

Painting of the Curtis House of Roxbury, MA, a gray saltbox with garden and trees in front yard.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 34567

Accession Number: 1932.42

Soup plate

Earthenware soup plate with green transfer-print pattern "Etruscan Vases." Border pattern of twisted chain and cartouche with anthemion figure. Printed in plate center is a grouping of a candelabra, tazza, ewer, horned vase and amphora vase on shelf or table top.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 34568

Accession Number: 1932.43

Calling Card Case

Tortoise shell calling card case with mother-of-pearl inlay. Floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, mother of pearl

GUSN: 34569

Accession Number: 1932.45

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34571

Accession Number: 1932.47

Bootee

Pink; laced w/ pink silk ribbon w/ bow; embroidered at toe w/ yellow, pink and white flowers and green leaves; featherstitching; pink silk along seams; flannel lining; pink wool sole.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34572

Accession Number: 1932.54AB

Potholder

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 34573

Accession Number: 1932.56

Mule or shoe shaped wall pocket

A Native American style brown velvet mule or shoe shaped wall pocket with white and clear beading in floral pattern with pinked edged.

Date: early 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: solid velvet, beadwork, beading (process), cotton (fiber)

GUSN: 34574

Accession Number: 1932.59

Crochet Spool With Work

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 34575

Accession Number: 1932.60

Potholder

Tan open weave linen ground. Two figures needlepointed in wool: woman in red and green with yellow hat; man in red and brown, with black faces, hands and feet. Bound all around with red wool tape. Red wool back.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, embroidering, linen (material), weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 34576

Accession Number: 1932.61

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