Historic New England

Serving Dish

Of square form with cropped corners molded with a ruffled edge and a lobed well. It is on a square foot rim and decorated in Rococo-Revival sevres-style, in bright green on a white ground, painted with pink roses, with gilt C-scroll and floral trim.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Imperial Crown China (Maker)

Material: enameling, gilding, molding (forming), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 50674

Accession Number: 1986.126

Plate

Partial tea service. A circular plate with a footring, shallow well, and gently sloping sides. It is stylized with chrysanthemums and cane work along the rim. It is decorated with red outlines and brown flowers on a cream ground.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Avalon Faience (Maker)

Material: earthenware, enameling, gilding, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50675

Accession Number: 1986.127.1

Sugar Bowl

Of bulbous shape rising from foot to inward sloping shoulders. There are two vine-like loop handles. It is decorated with gilt handles and transfer printed with a long floral spray on each side.

Date: 1878-1891

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, earthenware, enameling, gilding, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50676

Accession Number: 1986.128.1A

Soup bowl

Limoges hard-paste porcelain bouillon bowls and saucers set; bowls are round and lobed at mid-section w/ elongated loop gilded handle; body w/ 3 gilt lines at top rim, middle and on low foot.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Raynaud & Cie (Maker)

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50677

Accession Number: 1986.129.1

Coffeepot

A porcelain covered coffeepot, of baluster form. It is elaborately molded with a small circular footring. It has a basket motif, with swirling scrolls and shells molded along the bottom swirling up the sides to the fluted rim. It has a molded spout and a "C" scroll handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, earthenware, enameling, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 50678

Accession Number: 1986.130A

Mug

A yellow-ware mug, with a cylindrical gently flared top and base. It has a scroll strap handle and is thickly potted. It has a blue stripe horizontally around its mid-section and narrow cream colored band to either side.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lead glaze, throwing (pottery technique), yellowware

GUSN: 50679

Accession Number: 1986.131

Pitcher

A porcelain milk pitcher, molded in square form on bow corner feet. It has molded reeding to the top rim and an elongated handle. It is white with large free-hand floral decoration. In shades of pink, grey, green and yellow enamels. There are gilt highlights to the top rim, spout, handle and base. I...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, earthenware, enameling, gilding, molding (forming), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50680

Accession Number: 1986.132

Trivet

Of flat, round form with a flanged rim and a low circular foot. It has a center hand-painted large spray of carnations in pink and green with gilt highlights, and with a gilt line around the rim.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, earthenware, enameling, gilding, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50681

Accession Number: 1986.134

Plate

Of medium size, molded with a scalloped edge. It is white with a hand-painted floral decoration, consisting of a trailing rose vine with a bow and scattered sprays in brown, yellow and orange enamels.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, earthenware, enameling, painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50682

Accession Number: 1986.135

Plate

Of medium, round size, molded with a lobed well and 16 faceted sides to the rim. It has a cream-colored ground with a hand-painted overglaze enamel. It has a decoration of a trailing stylized leafy vine in emerald green and purple.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lead glaze, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50683

Accession Number: 1986.136.1

Platter

The platter is colorless and oblong, with a scalloped edge that shows the names and states of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell and an inscription.

Date: dated 1776-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 50684

Accession Number: 1986.137

Ring

Memento mori ring comprised of seven adjoined scrolls to make a circular band. Spelled across five of the scrolls is: "ME / MEN / TO / MO /RI"

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50478

Accession Number: 1985.528

Charm

Oval medallion charm of abalone shell with incised motif of man wearing a military uniform in profile, possibly Napoleon. Accompanied by a small leaflett for "Cushing Levee" to honor the Hon. Caleb Cushing, Newburyport, April 21, 1857"

Date: ca. 1800-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: abalone shell

GUSN: 50479

Accession Number: 1985.529

Miniature carved stone book

A miniature carved stone book.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 50480

Accession Number: 1985.530

Medal

Transportation Committee medal for the Continental Guards Reception, June 13-20, 1883.

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50481

Accession Number: 1985.531

Pendant

A gold memorial / mourning pendant in a ellipse shape, opening at bottom with beaded lip around closure line. Center of eglomise / reverse painted glass in back. Outter band orignally backed with a metallic silver material. Inner band originally backed witha red metallic material. Center ellipse wit...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 50482

Accession Number: 1985.532

Ring

Memorial or mourning ring comprised of a twisted wire style open work band with oval of braided hairwork under crystal at center, surrounded by faceted, graduated, black stones increasing and decreasing in size in opposite of each other.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50483

Accession Number: 1985.533

Collegiate Pin

Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternal pin. Gold diamond shape. Front having a chased band of gold with a scroll pattern outling a black enamel center. Center has a white enamel scroll witht the Greek letters: Delta, Kappa, Epsilon over "DARTMOUTH" and with a five pointed golden star in each point. Back is s...

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling

GUSN: 50484

Accession Number: 1985.534

Pin

Boston Horse Market Associate pin. Small pin composed of a circular porcelain disc printed with a circular garter reading " BOSTON HORSE MARKET ASSOCIATION" around a brown horse's head. The horse's head has a small round, red, sparkle in the eye. Back of smooth, metal stamped: "O'HARA DIAL CO. / WAL...

Date: 1890-1926

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50485

Accession Number: 1985.535

Pin

Rectangluar brooch / pin with large smooth black surface painted with enamels. Motif two doves or pigeons nestled among flowers. Back of pin has two, thein, visible metal bars running horizontally and partially covered with black enamel (likely an attempted previous repair). Horizontal stick pin clo...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 50486

Accession Number: 1985.536

Pin

Metal filigree or cannetille style brooch / pin. Hinged, stick pin closure on back.

Date: ca.1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50487

Accession Number: 1985.538

Pin

An unpolished, precious coral branch specimen attached to a verticle stickpin with a metal cap at its top.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: corals (animals)

GUSN: 50488

Accession Number: 1985.539

Whistle

Whistle made out of an animal tooth with metal loop and ring attachedment on back.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tooth

GUSN: 50489

Accession Number: 1985.540

Pencil

Novelty pencil made to look like a walking cane. Screwing metal tip, Columnar wooden shaft with carved bone or ivory "cand handle" at top.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50490

Accession Number: 1985.541

Pin

A rectangular mourning brooch formed from a simple gold frame and crystal enclosing a braid of three different hair colors. The back is inscribed with initials and a date. It closes with a single hinged pin and open C clasp.

Date: ca. 1821

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), crystal (lead glass), hair

GUSN: 50491

Accession Number: 1985.542

Pin

Large wing shaped brooch / pin adorned with enamel flowing across feather channels from light blue, to blue, yellow, pink, and white.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50492

Accession Number: 1985.543

Thimble

Dark brown leather thimble.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 50493

Accession Number: 1985.544

Badge

Metal National Lancers badge. Gold colored metal with a mounted knight holding a lance above "1836" and a medaliion "BOSTON / NATIONAL LANCERS" surrounding a garter reading "UNION LIBERTY AND THE LAWS" and initials "NL" at the center. Vertical stick pin closure on back.

Date: 1836

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50494

Accession Number: 1985.545

Thimble

Iron thimble. Stamped on side:"10"

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 50495

Accession Number: 1985.546

Thimble

Iron thimble engraved: "LK"

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 50496

Accession Number: 1985.547

Thimble

Thimble engraved on outside: "M.K. to E.L.C." and stamped "12"

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 50497

Accession Number: 1985.548

Needle Case

Paper and leather Royal brand needle case with two packets for needles & two needles. Case of thin red leather over stiff card with 45% angle top slipping into front closure, adorned with embossed, five-point, gold stars, and green paper labels. Two paper slips for needles with green and turquoise l...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 50498

Accession Number: 1985.549

Metal ornament

Gold colored metal star with large, faceted, circular red glass at its center and having two prong set clear faceted glass "stones" decreasing in size in each arm of the star. Between each arm of the star is a round, faceted green glass "stone" prong set. The back, center of the star has a botton li...

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal thread

GUSN: 50499

Accession Number: 1985.550

Eyeglasses and case

Spectacles / eyeglasses and case. (A) Oval eyeglasses with brass and iron frames. Having thin, curving arms terminating in a teardrop like, rounded shape. (B) Oval, brown leather slip case with open top lined in velvet. Case is emboseed on front: "C.M. CUSHMAN/ SPECIALIST IN LENSES/ FOR THE EYE /[cr...

Date: Late 19th / early 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50500

Accession Number: 1985.551AB

Syringe

A metal syringe.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 50501

Accession Number: 1985.552

Pin

Gold rectangular eight-sided mourning brooch with concentric framed designs forming the top of the brooch. The outer-most edge is engraved with scrolling floral designs on the rim, which folds over the top of the brooch to seal the hair contents within. It ends in an ogee scroll that overlays a blac...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), crystal (lead glass), hair, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 50502

Accession Number: 1985.553

Box

Circular box of burled walnut with horn or tortoiseshell interior and inset top.

Date: likely 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: burled walnut

GUSN: 50503

Accession Number: 1985.555

Pillowcase

White cotton pillowcase with open work line and crochet edge at opening.

Date: late 19th / early 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50504

Accession Number: 1985.597.1

Pillowcase

White cotton pillowcase with open work line and crochet edge at opening.

Date: late 19th / early 29th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 50505

Accession Number: 1985.597.2

Floorcloth

Fragment of floorcloth with a design of tan and red alternating squares with floral sprigs.

Date: c. 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50506

Accession Number: 1985.644

Floorcloth

Fragment of floorcloth with a checkered or diamond design in reds and browns.

Date: c. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50507

Accession Number: 1985.645

Floorcloth

Fragment of floorcloth with a design of brown and tan diamonds with quatrefoil polychrome devices.

Date: c. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50508

Accession Number: 1985.646

Polish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50509

Accession Number: 1985.648

Glass Bottle in Wooden Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50510

Accession Number: 1985.649

Snuff Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50512

Accession Number: 1985.652

Wallpaper Roller

Wooden roller with applied metal dies in floral sprig pattern. For printing wallpaper or fabrics.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 50513

Accession Number: 1985.658

Needlework Coat of Arms

Embroidered needlework coat of arms traditionally of the Cutts family featuring helmet with crest of a bird rising; silver shield at center with black central diagonal band with three gilt circles; white silk ribbon appliqued beneath shield; feather scrolls in red and beige; long and short satin sti...

Date: ca. 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 50514

Accession Number: 1985.659

Needlework Coat of Arms

This embroidered polychrome Cheever family coat of arms depicts a helmet with a stag's head crest couped. Feather scrolls surround the shield with one rosette at lower left and two at upper right.The shield is elaborately worked and divided by a saw-toothed diagonal line into fields of silver and gr...

Date: 1769

Maker: Attributed to Cheever, Mary (Embroiderer) Attributed to The Misses Cuming School

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 50515

Accession Number: 1985.660

Alphabet and Numbers/Verse Sampler

Alphabet and numbers/verse sampler; multicolored geometric striped border; vertical rectangle, natural linen ground; alphabet and verse separated by rows of decorative needlework; floral and geometric; baskets of multi-colored balls and vase of flowers at bottom; four upper case alphabets, all witho...

Date: 1810

Maker: Peabody, Lucretia, 1779-1854 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile), wood (plant material), glass (material)

GUSN: 50516

Accession Number: 1985.661

Slipcover

Red silk damask.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50517

Accession Number: 1985.668

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