Historic New England

Acorn Mantel Clock

No description

Date: 1847-1860

Maker: Possibly Forestville Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 2482

Accession Number: 1991.509

Of rectangular format, portrait of a man, half length and facing slightly to the right. He has light brown hair that hangs long at the sides and his bangs over his forehead and brown eyes. He wears a high collar with a bow stock. It is in its original carved gold frame.

Date: dated 1798

Maker: Von Lyman, J. F. C. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2483

Accession Number: 1991.508

Portrait of a Minister

Large, rectangular format picture of a clergyman, shown half-length, facing right, with tabs and a black coat. He is wearing a white fitted wig. He has a full, ruddy face with a double chin and blue eyes. He holds white fabric in his hands (perhaps sugggesting baptismal, or other professional duties...

Date: September 8, 1789

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, paper (fiber product), oil pastels, pine (wood)

GUSN: 2484

Accession Number: 1991.510.1

Carpet

No description

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knotting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 2485

Accession Number: 1991.511

Cape

A hand-sewn man's red and green plaid cape made of stiff wool and a carded stand-up collar. There are two floral carved buttons at the neck edge. It has side plackets for easy walking, and a lining of red wool in two shades.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2486

Accession Number: 1991.512

Cape

A hand-sewn red, green and blue plaid woman's cape with a tan lining. It has a lined collar and small shoulder cape attached. The lining is soft and fine (possibly cotton woven with silk?)

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 2487

Accession Number: 1991.513

Shoulder Cape

A hand-sewn shoulder cape in red, green and black linen and lined in green. There is a hook and eye at the neck along with fabric tape for tying.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 2488

Accession Number: 1991.514

Portrait of a Cape Ann Builder

Rectangular format, bust length portrait of a man with black hair, gray eyes, pleated shirt and dark coat and vest; facing right side of painting; holds carpenter's plane in right hand; medium brown background; window view at right side of painting, showing a pitched roof yellow house with white tri...

Date: 1848

Maker: Wiggin, Alfred J. (Maker) Adams, J. J. (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2489

Accession Number: 1991.515

Portrait of Mary Fitch Cabot (1724-1756)

Rectangular format, showing Mary Fitch Cabot, 3/4 length, sitting facing right. Behind her is a brown background and leafy trees to the left. Her brown hair is in curls at the back of her long neck. She has brown eyes and wears a silvery dress with a blue scarf over her right arm, holding a book in ...

Date: 1745-1752

Maker: Greenwood, John, 1727-1792 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 2490

Accession Number: 1991.516

Wine Glass

Clear-blown wine glass of neo-classical style, with sway and tassle etched decoration with tiny cuts around the rim, fluted cut glass stem and plan foot.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 2491

Accession Number: 1991.517

Measuring Glass

Measuring glass, blown, cone-shaped with pouring lip, stemmed and on a wide round foot, etched with measurements for teaspoons, tablespoons, dram an drops in bold lettering and numbers.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 2492

Accession Number: 1991.518

Punch Strainer

Wooden punch bowl strainer fashioned from a single piece of fruitwood. It has a round bowl with pierced-carved holes at the center. It is balanced with two flat, shaped handles/rests at either side. It is very lightweight.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), fruitwood, piercing, turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2493

Accession Number: 1991.519

Decanter

Clear blown glass decanter of neo-classical style, with a cut fluting to the neck and base. It has etched decorative swags and tassles around the middle and a fluted 5-pointed stopper.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, etching (corroding), etching (printing process), fluting, glass (material)

GUSN: 2494

Accession Number: 1991.520AB

Caster

Brass caster with a domed, perforated top with a finial above a baluster shaped body (like a pepper shaker) of Geogian style.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 2495

Accession Number: 1991.521

Bowl

Imari-style bowl with fluted sides and a scalloped rim. The inside is decorated with panel scenes of figures, ships and floral motifs emanating from a center medallion. The outside has floral panels and drapering. There are reign marks on the bottom of the bowl- probably a Chinese version of a Japan...

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2496

Accession Number: 1991.522

Dish, Saucer

Oblong dish with shaped sides that slopes to a well for a cup. Decorated in blue fan pattern on a swirling multi-patterned ground. Exterior is decorated with various spo motifs. The foot ring has a meander pattern.

Date: 1930-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 2497

Accession Number: 1991.523

Spoon Rest

Spoon rest tray of ovoid or bulb-like form. It is decorated with underglaze blue transfer print scenes of [illeg.] execution with floral motifs and a central rectangular panel of landscape.

Date: 1813-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), underglazing

GUSN: 2498

Accession Number: 1991.524

Cup Plate

A glass cup plate with a Henry Clay motif in the center with a star underneath. It has a scalloped rim and a paisley-like border suggesting a thistle and shield motif.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 2499

Accession Number: 1991.525

Cup Plate

Clear glass cup plate with Bunker Hill motif in the center surrounded by stars. This is encircled by swag and tassle border and a scalloped rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 2500

Accession Number: 1991.528

Cup Plate

A clear glass plate with a geometric design that suggests a pineapple. It has a scalloped rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 2501

Accession Number: 1991.531

Candlestick

Chinese export porcelain candlestick of trumpet shape with a small dish at the top and a wide outflared base. It is decorated overall with the "Rose Medallion" pattern of figures and floral motifs in polychrome enamels and some gilt.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 2502

Accession Number: 1991.533

Trinket Box

A handstitched leather box with a floral needlework and red velvet covering. The cover is hinged with simple string fastenings and there is a leather binding around three sides of the box top. The interior textiles have a tiny floral print on a pink ground.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, handmade, leather, needlepoint (needleworking), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 2503

Accession Number: 1991.534

Portrait of Mrs. Charlotte Phippen Lane

Miniature rectangular portrait of Mrs. Charlotte Phippen Lane, half length, sitting with her arm resting on a table. She wears a black dress, pronounced white lace collar, cuffs and a cap. In an elaborate gilded frame with glass.

Date: 1850

Maker: Chow-Kwa (Maker)

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 2504

Accession Number: 1991.535.1

Fruit Bowl

A relatively heavy, swirled, aquamarine glass bowl with a rim.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 2505

Accession Number: 1991.536

Side Chair

Side chair. Maple, ash, rush seat. Grain-painted to imitate walnut. Curved crest rails with peaked ears and scooped center over vase-shaped splat. Molded lower rail. Rush seat with exposed corner seat rail. Block-and-baluster turned front legs joined by baluster- and ring-turned front stretche...

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), carving (processes), graining, maple (wood), painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 2506

Accession Number: 1991.537.1

Mortar & Pestle

No description

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: burl veneer, carving (processes), turning (shaping process), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 2507

Accession Number: 1991.538AB

Dining Table

Overhanging rectangular top with two conforming hinged leaves on base with straight skirt and square tapering legs; one end of top has slots to hold extension.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2508

Accession Number: 1991.556

Codfish Weathervane

Codfish weathervane. Carved in the round, with glass eyes. Cod painted white and gray with red gills and mouth.

Date: 1840-1858

Maker: Possibly Wilson Brothers (Manufacturer)

Material: carving (processes), glass (material), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2509

Accession Number: 1991.557

Lantern Clock

English lantern clock, brass, in form of a cube, surmounted by a hemispherical dome with finial, above round brass dial with Roman numerals, mounted on a framework composed of four pillars, from which rise four additional pieces that intersect, topped by finials, surmounted by an ornamental pierced-...

Date: 1650-1710

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), engraving (printing process), piercing

GUSN: 2510

Accession Number: 1991.558

Skewers & Holder

Three loop-topped skewers in steel skewer holder shaped like handle of a sword with scrolled base.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wrought

GUSN: 2511

Accession Number: 1991.560

Skewers & Holder

Five iron skewers in wrought iron holder shaped like handle of sword; skewers of varying lengths.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2512

Accession Number: 1991.561

Grease Lamp

Tear-shaped grease lamp with curved handle, original hook and pick, made from wrought iron, with riveted cover.

Date: 1675-1725

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2513

Accession Number: 1991.562

Candle Holder

Copper candle socket on flat, circular drip pan with spike.

Date: 1700-1725

Maker: Possibly Howard, W. E. (Maker)

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 2514

Accession Number: 1991.563

Canteen or `Pilgrim Bottle'

Pewter, bulbous form with three applied carrying loops.

Date: 1650-1749

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2515

Accession Number: 1991.564

Pipe Box

Hanging Shaker pipe box with one drawer, pine, painted dark red.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2516

Accession Number: 1991.565

Candlemold

Tin mold for two candles, painted green, top with turned back edge and wire hanger attached.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 2517

Accession Number: 1991.566

Hanging Trammel

Hanging trammel used with Betty lamp, carved from pine, painted brown.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2518

Accession Number: 1991.567

Betty Lamp

Wrought iron, with hanger and wire wick pick on simple chain; handle has hole for hanging.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 2519

Accession Number: 1991.568

Electrified Stoneware Jug Lamp

Large stoneware jug; bulbous form with small reeded neck; neck-to-body handle; gray color with incised decoration of caricature-like bust of a woman painted with blue glaze; touches of blue to handle area; now wired to function as electric lamp.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery), throwing (pottery technique), incising

GUSN: 2520

Accession Number: 1991.569

Firkin and Cover

Small firkin with turned tapering body; thick band at base and top; pegs hold swing handle in place; fitted cover with interwoven laps; painted blue.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 2521

Accession Number: 1991.570AB

Pantry Box and Cover

Round; bentwood form; fitted cover; straight laps, painted blue.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2522

Accession Number: 1991.571AB

Pantry Box

Round bentwood form withs fitted cover, straight laps held with brass tacks, painted light blue over earlier green; box interior divided into four sections.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: bentwood, maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 2523

Accession Number: 1991.572AB

Turned Treen Dish

Small, turned, with incised lines at rim, conforming incised lines on blue-painted underside.

Date: 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2524

Accession Number: 1991.574

Grain Scoop

Cylindrical handle on long wedge-shaped scoop, painted blue.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2525

Accession Number: 1991.575

Mixing bowl

Redware mixing bowl with extended flat rim and shallow foot. Covered with orange glaze with brown splotches to the outside around rim.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 2376

Accession Number: 1991.397

Batter Pitcher

Handled red earthenware bowl with wide flat rim and connected strap handle above sharply tapered insides. Inside and handle glazed black. Outside glazed orange/red. Incised lines below rim.

Date: 1690-1750

Maker: Buckley Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 2377

Accession Number: 1991.398

Spoon

Wooden spoon with oval band and long handles with flat round knop. Of dark wood; hand carved out of a single piece of wood.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2378

Accession Number: 1991.399

Bowl with Cover

Round treen box carved from one piece of wood; squat rounded form; round lid with rectangular handle locks into inner edge of box (bowl). Painted reddish brown.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 2379

Accession Number: 1991.400AB

Bowl with Lid

Round treen box; small, painted bright blue. Made from one piece of wood into squat rounded form with round lid that locks in under inner rim. Low rectangular knop.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 2380

Accession Number: 1991.401AB

Apothecary bottle

Green glass apothecary bottle. Large and straight sided with high shoulder and out-turned lip. Blown pontil glass. Label on front.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: Shakers (Maker)

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 2381

Accession Number: 1991.402

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