Historic New England

Souvenir dish

Porcelain souvenir dish: "Hilton House, Wiscasset, ME"; fan-like edge w/ pink bow; fan w/ blue and yellow background and colored Hilton House.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18471

Accession Number: 1998.496

Large Liverpool bowl w/ Masonic decoration; "A HEART THAT CONCEALS, AND THE TONGUE THAT NEVER REVEALS"; black floral transfer print around inside edge. Inside bottom of bowl: Masonic symbol w/ banner: "AMOR HONOR ET JUSTITIA" Front of bowl: Triangular architect? symbol w/ sun and eye; banner: ...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18472

Accession Number: 1998.497

Inkstand

Wooden turned ink stand. 2 large wells in top and 5 small holes. 3 ridges around side. Ceramic lining in wells.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 18473

Accession Number: 1998.498

Oyster shell

Souvenir oyster shell attached to two rocks.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: rock, seashell

GUSN: 18474

Accession Number: 1998.499

Tile Palette

White tile palette with colors according to label; flat and square; see worksheet for list of colors.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 18475

Accession Number: 1998.500

Writing box

Wooden writing box w/ brass inlay containing asst. inkwells, pen quills, ivory razor and razor sharpener. Box--under lid, one pocket file w/ red pressed leather. 5 compartments in rear of box, one removable tray in front w/ brass ring handles and 2 compartments under tray.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18476

Accession Number: 1998.501

Ram Spill Vase

Ceramic polychrome spill vase, depicting a ram; textured wool; white with gray horns standing on brown and green grass; tree-shaped stem of vase.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 18477

Accession Number: 1998.502

Figurine

Staffordshire figurine of woman and dog; woman sitting on large dog wearing orange blouse and tan skirt; dog is white w/ brown stripes.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18478

Accession Number: 1998.503

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher; blue w/ jasperware applied white decoration of cherabim and seraphim; applied white band around neck; rope-like handle.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: appliqué (technique), earthenware, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 18479

Accession Number: 1998.504

Brush

Metal seal w/ brush on back.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 18480

Accession Number: 1998.505

Teapot

Porcelain Oriental teapot, bamboo handle, blue decoration (modern); blue Oriental floral design; rim of lid and teapot banded w/ swirled pattern.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18481

Accession Number: 1998.506AB

Spyglass

Collapsible telescope, mahogany body and brass pieces: lid, eyepiece, extensions. Eyepiece may be closed or opened with small slip cover.

Date: 1812-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 18482

Accession Number: 1998.507

Pitcher

Purple and white slag ceramic pitcher; panelled w/ scalloped rim; various shades of purple swirled together w/ white.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), slag

GUSN: 18483

Accession Number: 1998.508

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18484

Accession Number: 1998.509.1

Pitcher

One of pair of porcelain pitchers, light purple w/ Japanesque decoration of multi-colored bird perched on tree; gilded rim and foot; brown handle w/ 2 green bands.

Date: 1795-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18485

Accession Number: 1998.509.2

Scale

Scale, brass plate on iron base w/ painted gold and red floral decoration. 3 iron columns support brass plate and rod w/ measurements and weight. Measures 0 to 34 w/ half intervals. Rod is ridged for weight to mark.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Fairbanks (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 18486

Accession Number: 1998.510

Spike

Iron spike/weight. Hole through bottom.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 18487

Accession Number: 1998.511

Box

Tin document box painted black. Handle on top, hinge on front.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18488

Accession Number: 1998.512

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ paper label #13. Low and rectangular w/ brown canvas and horizontal wooden bands. Edges have metal trim, a front metal clasp and side front buckles. Side leather handles.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18139

Accession Number: 1998.2238

Plate

Turned wooden plate; green leafed vine on surround of plate w/ yellow background; blue and pink flowers in well of plate w/ green, yellow and red band encircling design; Green underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18140

Accession Number: 1998.2239.1

Plate

Turned wooden plate; green leafed vine on surround of plate w/ yellow background; blue and pink flowers in well of plate w/ green, yellow and red band encircling design; Red underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18141

Accession Number: 1998.2239.2

Jar

Porcelain covered jar w/ putti; gilt banding around rim of jar, edge of cover and bottom of jar; jar olive colored w/ raised floral trail on side; cover w/ raised putti scene.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 18142

Accession Number: 1998.2240AB

Paperweight

Colorless glass obelisk; platformed base w/ obelisk top; ridged edge on front face; section cut out of front panel.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 18143

Accession Number: 1998.2241

Cologne bottle

Porcelain souvenir cologne bottle; "Dom. Koln."; paper label "EAU DE COLOGNE ORIGINAL 1648./ JMH FARINA". Metal and cork stopper; bottle gilded w/ painted cathedral on one side and printed cathedral on labeled side.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly JMH Farina (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 18144

Accession Number: 1998.2242AB

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18145

Accession Number: 1998.2243.1

Vase

Parian vase; relief sheaves of wheat and grape decoration; 2 grape bunches on sides; wheat sheaves on waist; neck panelled w/ ribboned band around top rim.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18146

Accession Number: 1998.2243.2

Chamber pot

Miniature ceramic chamber pot; inscribed band around waist; tan w/ brown and white band; gilded edge on rim and gilded strip on handle.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18147

Accession Number: 1998.2244

Trinket box

Parian trinket box w/ relief figure of woman and child and holly leaves; oval shaped w/ corners; holly trail around sides of box and on edge of cover; woman and child at top of cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18148

Accession Number: 1998.2245AB

Vase stand

Carved wooden vase stand w/ glass liner; base w/ cut out leaf pattern; cut out cylindrical stand w/ various foliate shapes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18149

Accession Number: 1998.2246AB

Vial

Satin-covered glass vial w/ red satin ribbon; ruffled satin cover creme-colored w/ pink and green sprays; red banded edge and red bows at top and bottom; red ribbon handle.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18150

Accession Number: 1998.2247AB

Dish

Porcelain dish w/ Japanesque floral decoration; round w/ 3 sides partially kneaded in; white w/ pink flower and green grass next to water; bird w/ black top and white underside.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18151

Accession Number: 1998.2248

Vase

Parian tulip-shaped vase; scalloped rim w/ band around neck; panelled body w/ raised leaf decoration around waist.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18152

Accession Number: 1998.2249

Sarcophagus

Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)

Material: engraving (printing process), plaster

GUSN: 18153

Accession Number: 1998.2250AB

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Trinket box

Parian trinket box; round; molded grape leaf decoration on cover and around box; raised dotted band around cover's edge and rim of box; remnants of grape finial on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18158

Accession Number: 1998.2255AB

Bunny figurine

Parian bunny figure with floppy ears, sitting on an oval grassy base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18159

Accession Number: 1998.2256

Vase

Red painted glass vase w/ applied decoration w/ lamb and sheep (similar one in cabinet in billiard room)--decopage; glass w/ raised ring around base, 3 at top of waist and 2 on neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material)

GUSN: 18160

Accession Number: 1998.2257

Jar

Red painted ceramic jar w/ applied decoration--decopage; applied black band around neck w/ red and green floral trail; 5 areas where decopage once was glued.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), earthenware

GUSN: 18161

Accession Number: 1998.2258

Plaster relief

Plaster relief, painted Native American face with a multi-colored headdress; hole at top of head possibly used as holder; hook for hanging on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18162

Accession Number: 1998.2259

Glass shoe

Colorless glass shoe w/ raised heel and bow; toe somewhat painted.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18163

Accession Number: 1998.2260

Crock for Ayer's Recamier & Cream

Miniature earthenware crock w/ brown glaze; "Recamier and cream"; label w/ directions for use; crock w/ 2 handles on side and cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Ayer, Harriet Hubbard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18164

Accession Number: 1998.2261AB

Jar

Small porcelain jar; blue and white floral decoration w/ white lines throughout pattern; more bulbous at neck than waist.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18165

Accession Number: 1998.2262

Paperweight

Frosted colorless glass paperweight w/ lion's head; round platform w/ relief form of lion's head and 2 front paws.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18166

Accession Number: 1998.2263

Curio

Blue decorated curio w/ Dutch windmill; bonnet-like shape w/ platform underneath; blue and white basket weave pattern covering object; blue and white windmill painting inside bonnet shape w/ 2 painted sailboats on sides of curio.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18167

Accession Number: 1998.2264

Perfume bottle

Perfume bottle in brass carriage w/ butterfly in front in pulling position; on rectangular mount; brass hinged lid on bottle; butterfly w/ blue and red coloring.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18168

Accession Number: 1998.2265

Bowl

Footed earthenware bowl w/ green and yellow glaze; blue ring on rim and neck; green coloring has dripped effect around waist of bowl; 3 feet at bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18169

Accession Number: 1998.2266

Pen holder

Gilded metal pen holder; cylinder shaped w/ reticulated body; top edge embossed w/ foliate scroll pattern; round base w/ green woven wool on underside.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18170

Accession Number: 1998.2267

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