Historic New England

Bowl

Amber colored oval form with straight sides; square star pattern at foot with two side panels.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50695

Accession Number: 1986.148

Washstand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50696

Accession Number: 1986.149

Cup Plate

Colorless circular form with centered floral motif; enclosed by ring and circle pattern; scalloped edge.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Glassmaker)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 50697

Accession Number: 1986.149.1

Cup Plate

Circular, colorless glass form; hearts on rim; quatrefoil center.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 50698

Accession Number: 1986.150

Sconce

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50699

Accession Number: 1986.151

Dish

Round diatite dish, small with rectangular side handles, molded with ivy-leaf and branch-like trellis relief pattern.

Date: 1868-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 50700

Accession Number: 1986.154

Pearlware waste bowl (part of partial tea set). Molded w/ swirling fluted sides and decorated w/ hand painted pink enamel trim, floral spray and tiny flower heads above and below chain-link line near rim; lobed bowl on straight foot.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming), pearlware

GUSN: 50701

Accession Number: 1986.159.1

Tea bowl

Pearlware tea bowl of tapered cylindrical form molded w/ vertical swirl sides and cut-scalloped rim; on high straight foot rim; hand painted in polychrome enamels w/ flowers and scrolling wavy border in red and blue inside and out; imitation Chinese export.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50702

Accession Number: 1986.160

Pitcher

Wedgewood jasperware milk pitcher of low cylindrical form with small spout and strap handle; in deep blue jasper with white cameo relief decoration in the round classical figures and motifs; with acanthus leafage at handle and leaf decoration under spout (repaired).

Date: 1879-1881

Maker: Wedgwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), relief (sculpture techniques), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50703

Accession Number: 1986.162

Miniature pitcher

Miniature parianware pitcher (handle missing), of baluster form w/ fluted sides and horizontal band at middle; flared spout. White.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50704

Accession Number: 1986.164

Miniature pitcher

Miniature parianware pitcher; molded in baluster form w/ orange-peel textured ground and botanical relief decoration to sides; its flared spout w/ acanthus leaf; long strap handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50705

Accession Number: 1986.165

Miniature pitcher

Miniature stoneware pitcher, of bulbous form, fluted on lower section, w/ pinched spout and scroll handle; w/ opaque white glaze that bubbled in firing.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50706

Accession Number: 1986.167

Sauceboat

Transfer-print sauceboat, in underglaze blue, of molded oblong Neo-Rococo form on raised scroll-molded foot, w/ double scroll handle, w/ China-trade scene and floral border.

Date: 1830-1859

Maker: Samuel Alcock & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 50707

Accession Number: 1986.168

Pitcher

Copper lustre pitcher, of baluster form, on raised foot, w/ double-scroll handle; alloner lustre w/ underglaze royal blue band to top half overpainted w/ copper lustre stylized leaf decoration.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (textile), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50708

Accession Number: 1986.169

Bowl

Copper lustre footed bowl, of inverted cylindrical form w/ flared lip, w/ celadon green band and molded and enamel painted shepherd scene; rouletted beading to lower rim of body; out flared foot.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (textile), roulettes (engraving tools), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50709

Accession Number: 1986.170

Vase

Small vase, of squat round/bulbous form, w/ short neck; w/ greyish blue-green ground glaze, hand painted w/ blue flowers and green leaves, w/ blue spots to neck.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50710

Accession Number: 1986.171

Mug

Opaque white blown glass in baluster form w/ circular foot, flaring rim, applied "C" shape handle; decorated w/ inscription w/in leafy oval reserve w/ bow tie and tiny sprigs at mid-section and banded at rim in gilt.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50711

Accession Number: 1986.172

Scent or smelling bottle

Clear glass w/ circular thick rim on a long neck and shoulder band w/ flattened ovoid body w/ diapered lozenges and oval foot.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 50712

Accession Number: 1986.173

Miniature mug

Molded uncolored glass, of cylindrical form tapering to base, the lower 2/3 of cup faceted; "C" shape handle; silver metal band applied at rim.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50713

Accession Number: 1986.174

Caster

Bulbous form molded clear glass flashed w/ opaque white dots and translucent rose rim; pierced domed metal cap.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50714

Accession Number: 1986.175

Kettle

Drum shaped kettle w/ slightly tapering sides raised on 3 splayed legs; bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50715

Accession Number: 1986.176

Pot

Round pot w/ wide band at rim and long shaped handle on 3 splayed legs.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50716

Accession Number: 1986.177

Candlesnuffer

Steel snuffer of scissor form w/ scroll shaped handle, raised on 3 short legs w/ ball feet. "Snuffer" section of rectangular shape.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50717

Accession Number: 1986.178.1

Tray

Tin tray of oval form w/ extended squared ends and rolled rim; traces of black and yellow paint.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50718

Accession Number: 1986.178.2

Candlesnuffer

Steel snuffer of scissor form; raised on 3 short legs w/ ball feet; the "snuffer" segment in bun shape.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50719

Accession Number: 1986.179.1

Tray

Tin tray of oval "boat" shape w/ rolled edge; retains traces of black paint.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50720

Accession Number: 1986.179.2

Footstool

Rush seat; straight legs and tapered foot w/ box stretchers; black paint.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50721

Accession Number: 1986.180

Armchair

Low barrel back continues to scrolling arms; turned and fluted front legs w/ ball feet; rounded back legs; modern green-blue-yellow novelty tweed upholstery seat cushion.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 50722

Accession Number: 1986.181

Sofa

Sofa. Mahogany, modern green damask upholstery. Gently arched upholstered back with upholstered sloping sides and seat; rounded arms on swelled reeded supports. Rests on four front legs with egg-shaped feet; three rounded rear legs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 50723

Accession Number: 1986.182

Chair

Serpentine crest rail. Maple and birch with dark brown stain. Flaring ears, overshaped stiles and pierced vase-shaped splat; rush seat. Rests on straight front legs with box stretchers.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 50724

Accession Number: 1986.184

Rocking chair

Upholstered back and seat, scrolled crest rail, serpentine stiles and scrolled half arms; saber shape front legs and scroll-end rockers; modern striped yellow/beige and white woven upholstery.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50725

Accession Number: 1986.185

Card Table

Card table. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, lightwood inlay. "D" -shaped top with serpentine front, inlaid leaf ends, astragal corners, diamond inlay at top of front legs; checkerboard inlay at skirt and rails, string inlaid legs and cuff.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 50726

Accession Number: 1986.186

Drop-leaf dining table

Gateleg or trestle table. Maple, white pine. Oval top, two demilune leaves, one drawer. Block-and-baluster-turned stretchers and gate. Rests on block-and-baluster-turned legs.

Date: 1715-1740

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50727

Accession Number: 1986.187

Bird Figurine

A carved, painted wooden figure of a Puffin perched on a fragment of a twisted branch.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51133

Accession Number: 1986.793

Braided rug

An oval braided rug in blues, reds and brown. It has a hooked central reserve with a basket of red flowers on a tan background.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, hooking, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51134

Accession Number: 1986.796

Plate

A round cream plate with a serpentine edge, rounded well and a foot ring. It is transfer-printed in blue with a central scene of European traders and traders in an Asian port. There is a floral border with outer zig-zags.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51135

Accession Number: 1986.798

Teakettle

The kettle has a flattened, ovoid chamfer-sided swing handle attached to projecting tabs. It has an slightly domed, circular lid with a brass mushroom-shaped finial. It has sloping shoulders, a tapering, cylindrical base and goose neck spout.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal)

GUSN: 51136

Accession Number: 1986.799AB

Pocket Knife

Of oblong form with white plastic guards (or case, simulating ivory) with two steel blades.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: Chas. Hall (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51137

Accession Number: 1986.800

Pocket Knife

A light brown leather sheath that is tooled with banding and leaf devices, holds a knife with a cylindrical handle. The leather case has a chain with a hook attached to it. The knife has brass fittings, and a shaped and inscribed steel blade.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy), leather, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 51138

Accession Number: 1986.801AB

Braided rug

A rectanuloid with rounded ends. The braids are concentric stripes with red, black and grey predominating.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 51139

Accession Number: 1986.802

Trunk

Of small rectangular form with a leather strap hinged lid and handle. The entire surface is covered with a brown painted canvas, embellished at the edges with leather-like black strapping held with brass tacks. It has a painted iron lock and hasp. The lid has four brass studded tin patches at the ed...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 51140

Accession Number: 1986.803

Hide Covered Trunk

Hide-covered tunk. Pine, hide, leather. Dome-top form with leather hinges. Ornamented with leather strips and brass tacks, iron hasp and lock plate, and brass bail handle.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51141

Accession Number: 1986.804

Bellows

Two onion-shaped wood paddles with tapering, rectangular handles. They are joined at the sides by leather and at the top by a steel ring and a conical ball-tipped head. The paddles are painted brown and have a tin plate nailed to one side. Also, string is tied to the handle and leather plate inside ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, pine (wood), steel (alloy), string (fiber product), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51142

Accession Number: 1986.806

Hat Stand

Of cylindrical dowl-like form, with an indented waist surmounting a mushroom shaped top and a domed circular base. It is painted black overall with a white chain motif.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51143

Accession Number: 1986.808

Inkwell

Of conical form with a short recessed, cylindrical neck and a rolled lip at a circular mouth. It has a brown glaze.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51144

Accession Number: 1986.809

Tieback

Of circular form in opalescent glass pressed, with six petaled stylized flowerheads on a shaped pewter stem with a threaded end.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 51145

Accession Number: 1986.811.1

Pitcher

An ovoid body with a flared rim and a pinched spout, "C" shaped handle, and a mottled green-brown matte glaze.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), redware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 51146

Accession Number: 1986.812

Ladderback Rocking Chair

Ladderback rocking chair. Maple, ash, rush seat. Three arched slats with turned urn and ball finials, flattened ball turnip in siles between slats. Rush seat, plain turned front lip, paired dowel stretchers at the front and sides, single dowel stretcher at rear.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 51147

Accession Number: 1986.813

Cup and saucer

A)--Cups w/ panelled shaped sides, flaring rim and circular foot ring w/ squared "C" shape handle. Banded in gold at inner rim, foot ring, and interior bowl bottom. B)--Saucers w/ circular form w/ sloping panelled rims and circular well. Banded in gold at interior rim and at well.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 51148

Accession Number: 1986.818.1AB

Quilt

No description

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), piecing, quilting

GUSN: 51149

Accession Number: 1986.819

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