Historic New England

Cake Server

Beaded handle, both front and back, foliate tip. Large rectangular server with large apertures.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48643

Accession Number: 1971.1494

Circular stepped base with cast foliate and floral border, surmounted by a floral knop. Bulbous baluster stem with leafage followed by a floral knop. Circular socket, removable floral bobeche and a weighted base.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48644

Accession Number: 1971.1495.1

Candlestick

Broad circular base with bulbous column heavily decorated with floral and foliate scrolls. Plain socket with repoussed removable floral and foliate bobeche. Weighted base.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48645

Accession Number: 1971.1496.1

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Straight sides with molded rims.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48646

Accession Number: 1971.1499

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and a beaded rim.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48647

Accession Number: 1971.1500

Candlesnuffer

Silver candlesnuffer. Conical shape with molded rings and a domed top.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48648

Accession Number: 1971.1501

Candlestick

Circular base with incised line decoration over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning. Ring-turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. Detachable bobeche with uneven gadrooned border.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48649

Accession Number: 1971.1503.1

Tablespoon

One of a set of five. Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1817-1843

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48650

Accession Number: 1971.1504.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl with a broad rim. Fairfax pattern.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48651

Accession Number: 1971.1505

Wine Cooler

A) Open urn-shaped form. Circular base with a reeded border, on a squared plinth with concave sides and rounded corners with a gadrooned border with fine stippling between ribs. Base surmounted by two grotesque masks- men with beards. Plain large band above reeding with gadrooned border, large circ...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material), stipple engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 48652

Accession Number: 1971.1515.1AB

Tea Urn

Squared plinth base with concave sides and squared edges with an uneven gadrooned border. Four ball feet. The stand is domed in the center, enclosing a burner that conforms to the shape of the urn. The whole is surmounted by an urn with four legs with hairy paw feet. The convex lower urn is broadly ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, gadrooning, iron (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48653

Accession Number: 1971.1516A-C

Candlestick

Rectangular base with incised line decoration, surmounted by reeding tapering to a square column base. Short stem terminating in bulbous socket with squared corners.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48654

Accession Number: 1971.1517.1

Stopper

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48655

Accession Number: 1971.1601.2

Teakettle

Bulbous body on four applied pierced and curving feet. Engraved and repoussed leaf, floral and medallion pattern on the body. S-curved spout. Domed lid with repousse flowers and leaves. Attached flower and vine finial. Scalloped bale handle applied to the top of the body by leaf terminals. Porcelain...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), casting (process), engraving (printing process), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), nickel (metal), plate (material), piercing, porcelain, repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48656

Accession Number: 1971.1615

Clothes Brush

Clothes brush with a silver handle and a straw head. Molded scroll and foliate design.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 48657

Accession Number: 1971.1697

Cigarette Case

Silver hinged cigarette case. Rectangular with rounded corners. Push button clasp. Dual hinged clamps on the interior. Five Herbert Tareyton cigarettes.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48658

Accession Number: 1971.1699

Cigar Case

Silver cigar case shaped like a cigar. Hinged top that exposes hollow case.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48659

Accession Number: 1971.1703

Salt Spoon

Set of five silver salt spoons. Swan handle, columnar shaft, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48660

Accession Number: 1971.1852.1-.5

Mustard Spoon

Pair of silver mustard spoons. Rounded handle with a scroll and beaded design. Elliptical bowl.

Date: 1853

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48661

Accession Number: 1971.1853.1-.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of four. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl. Assyrian head pattern.

Date: 1886

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48662

Accession Number: 1971.1854.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with an upturned spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Beaded and floral design.

Date: 1868

Maker: Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48663

Accession Number: 1971.1855.1

Teaspoon

Rounded and downturned fiddle handle. Feather engraved outlining, pointed shoulders, and an bowl.

Date: 1817-1843

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48664

Accession Number: 1971.1856.1-2

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48665

Accession Number: 1971.1857.1

Dinner Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver dinner fork with an oval handle and four tines. Bright cut floral design.

Date: 1850-1881

Maker: Canfield Brothers & Co. (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48666

Accession Number: 1971.1858.1

Cake Knife

Oval upturned handle. Threaded on the front and back. Raised floral drop. Trianglar shaped head or slice with a rounded tip and teardrop shaped punctures. Center of the slice engraved with two birds and the edges are engraved with scrolls.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: YS & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48667

Accession Number: 1971.1859

Berry Scoop

Silver berry spoon. Oval upturned handle and a shovel shaped bowl. Olive pattern with an etched floral design.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: G.H. Mudge & Co. (Maker)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48668

Accession Number: 1971.1860

Pair of shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white kid leather without additional embellishment. The oval toe is wide and the last edges are covered with a band of white silk trim. There is a slight spring heel and a leather sole.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Garfield, Lyman (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47464

Accession Number: 1967.97AB

Banner Weathervane

Banner and arrow weathervane. Painted yellow surface.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47465

Accession Number: 1967.101

Slippers

Taupe wool flannel; embroidered w/ polychrome butterflies; brown binding; rounded square toe; squared throat; 4" vamp; sole has narrow waist; 3/8" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, flannel, stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47466

Accession Number: 1967.102AB

Child's Dress

Brown; printed brown stripes--pin-stripes alternating with dotted bands; creates ombre effect; shirred bodice; self waistband; short sleeves--shirred with two ruffles and smocking at shoulder; drawstring neckline.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 47467

Accession Number: 1967.103

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded with 3-1/2" wide end panel connected by 3/4" wide insertion of netted lace. 1/2" attached lace edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 47468

Accession Number: 1967.104A

Table cover

White cotton twill ground. Embroidered in white cotton with grape bunches with leaves. Trimmed all around with knotted fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, twill

GUSN: 47469

Accession Number: 1967.106

Whitework Fragment

White panel; fringe on two sides; whitework undulating grape vine along two sides. Grape vine floral cluster in center.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, fringe, alteration (process and technique), weaving, whitework

GUSN: 47470

Accession Number: 1967.107

Box Lock

Surface mount wrought iron box without full inside cover plate. Cap type flange covers jamb edge of door. Iron works. Key operation from both sides. Inside cover plate over key area only. Key-operated bolt, 1 x 1 3/8 x 3/4". Also bevel-latch bolt operated by doorknob spindle. Separate auxiliar...

Date: 19th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47471

Accession Number: 1967.108AB

Trunk

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 47472

Accession Number: 1967.109

Sofa

Fragmented sofa. Note: measurements are approximate since sofa is in pieces. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine secondary wood, plush upholstery.

Date: 1847-1855

Maker: C. C. & J. Briggs (Manufacturer)

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 47473

Accession Number: 1967.110

Women's Cape

Blue wool herringbone with collar and hood; red plaid lining; one hook and eye at neck; two plaid lapped closures with buttons.

Date: 1898-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 47474

Accession Number: 1967.111

Wedding Dress

Lavender floral patterned silk wedding gown; lace collar; bell-shaped sleeves with double puffed edged with wide purple and beige band; cotton undersleeve with openwork, scalloped edge; cartridge pleats all around; center left pocket; 14 covered buttons; bodice boned and lined with brown glazed cott...

Date: ca. 1853

Maker: Burnap, Harriet Trow (Maker)

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47475

Accession Number: 1967.112

Card Table

Side table. Oak, ash, and probably cherry. Molded rails and top; green baize surface. Turned pillars with carved roundels. Rests on scroll legs with molded tops

Date: 1840-1855

Maker: Ellis, John A. (Cabinetmaker)

Material: ash (wood), cherry (wood), oak (wood), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 47476

Accession Number: 1967.126

Sewing Table

Sewing table. Mahogany, tulip poplar, ash, white pine, rosewood cock beading. Two drop-leaves; two drawers with beaded edges; ring drawer pulls; tapering work basket; S-shaped stretcher; Pedestal base. Rests on foliate scroll feet.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), American tulipwood (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 47477

Accession Number: 1967.127

Armchair

Armchair with shield-shaped upholstered back, open arms; arm supports and legs have stop-fluted decoration; original under-upholstery.

Date: 1793-1797

Maker: Hains, Adam, 1768-1820 + (Furniture worker) Attributed to Bertault, George, 1793 (Upholsterer)

Material: mahogany (wood), ash (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 47478

Accession Number: 1967.128

Quilted Bed Cover

White cotton ground; three rows of appliqued rose wreaths; bordered by undulating flowering vine. Quilting pattern of diagonal lines and sunflowers.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Sabine, Sarah (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 47479

Accession Number: 1967.131A

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Framed engraving of Benjamin Franklin.

Maker: unknown

Material: printing (process)

GUSN: 47481

Accession Number: 1967.140

Needlework Towel Rack

Carved balck walnut towel rack with Berlin woolwork cross stitch and beadwork decoration; floral with scroll embellishment; brown, tan, gray, black, white, on red ground.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, cross stitch, wool (textile), beadwork, black walnut (wood)

GUSN: 47482

Accession Number: 1967.141

Portrait of Lucy Sawyer Littlefield Josselyn

Half-length portrait of Lucy Sawyer Littlefield Josselyn (1820-1887) with her hair pulled back and holding a red book. Married to William Eustis Josselyn (1967.147). Oil on canvas.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Possibly Hamblin, Sturtevant J. (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 47483

Accession Number: 1967.145

Drawers

Knitted; cream; ankle length; cotton sateen waistband with four covered buttons; front yoke; laced at back; band of tape on left and right front; ribbed knit at ankles; reinforced knees.

Date: 1900-1938

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, knitting (process)

GUSN: 47484

Accession Number: 1967.150

Tile

Wooden frame with 5 tiles (could hold 6, but 1 is missing) showing a dwelling, a shepherd, another dwelling with water, a town with water, and another town with water, respectively. Tiles painted in blue on white background

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic glaze

GUSN: 47485

Accession Number: 1967.153

Tea Bowl

Porcelain tea bowl. Gold gilt painted rim. Interior floral and vine chain. Exterior medallion featuring a monogram surrounded by ribbons and garlands.

Date: 1785-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 47486

Accession Number: 1967.154.1

Sleigh

Sleigh with makers' tag: "Noyes, Adams / makers 1795 / West Amesbury."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47487

Accession Number: 1967.157

Crazy quilt

"Crazy quilt" with central diamond of stripes; remains of plaid center. Body comprised of pieced diamonds; interiors of various patchwork shapes. Sawtooth border of stripes; outer border of purple floral velvet.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Probably Whitehouse, Sarah Mahtilda (Maker)

Material: brocade (textile), stitching, machine sewing (technique), piecing, printing (process), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 47488

Accession Number: 1967.163

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