Historic New England

Vase

Parian vase in the shape of a woman holding a cornucopia in her left arm. Her left foot is raised on a pile of rocks.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31400

Accession Number: 1927.552

Sculpture of Three Seated Women

Parian sculpture of three graces, seated, bare-foot, and holding flowers. One figure is seated on the ground with a flower in her hair. The central figure is seated on rocks. Her lap is full of flowers. On her left is a kneeling figure wearing a flower crown.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31401

Accession Number: 1927.554

Sculpture of woman

Parian sculpture of a standing woman dressed in 18th century costume holding a fan in her right hand.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31402

Accession Number: 1927.556

Sculpture of woman

Parian sculpture of a seated woman. Her hair hangs down her back and her dress has fallen off her left shoulder. She is bare-foot and waves are breaking against her feet and the rock on which she is seated.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31403

Accession Number: 1927.557

Sculpture of woman with dogs

Parian sculpture of seated woman with standing child and two dogs. Beside her is a tree stump and on the ground is a bundle tied with string.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31404

Accession Number: 1927.558

Sculpture of boy

Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a pile of rocks, His left hand is on a basket of flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31405

Accession Number: 1927.559

Sculpture of boy

Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks out of which running water is suggested. On the rocks is a pitcher. In his right hand he holds two flowers. Parian sculpture of a boy standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks out of which running water is suggested. On the rocks is a pit...

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31406

Accession Number: 1927.560

Sculpture of girl

Parian sculpture of a girl standing bare-foot by a clump of rocks, having a spout, suggesting a source of running water. On the rocks is a pitcher. In her left hand she hold three flowers. May pair with similar sculpture of boy, 1927.560.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31407

Accession Number: 1927.561

Egg Dish

Parian egg dish with cover. Molded decoration of thistle and wheat on cover and around the body of the dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31408

Accession Number: 1927.562.1AB

Eggcup

Parian eggcup with floral decoration in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 31410

Accession Number: 1927.562.2

Eggcup

Parian eggcup with floral decoration in relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 31411

Accession Number: 1927.562.4

Mantle Ornament

Yellow glazed ceramic house.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31014

Accession Number: 1926.593

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31017

Accession Number: 1926.596

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31018

Accession Number: 1926.597

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31019

Accession Number: 1926.598

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31020

Accession Number: 1926.600

Wallet

Red with leather strap and flap closure; 3 compartments, one with red flap; pencil & pencil holder; memo paper with green marbled cover; tan and embossed lining.

Date: 1824-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 31021

Accession Number: 1926.601

Wallet

Red, lined with paper with columns for records, embossed with gold flowers and leaves border.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 31022

Accession Number: 1926.602

Cloth Sample

Blue and brown checked fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31023

Accession Number: 1926.610

Kerchief

Beige silk with a red floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31024

Accession Number: 1926.611

Kerchief

Cream silk with blue and orange pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31025

Accession Number: 1926.612

Bed valance

Rectangular fragment of fine plain weave cotton with arboresque morning glory vines on brown striped and honeycomb ground; glazed; raw edges with top gathered on string and band with a honeycomb tape binding.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), weaving

GUSN: 31027

Accession Number: 1926.616

Sauce Tureen with Tray

Ironstone sauce tureen (a) with cover (b) and tray (c). Oval and lobed body with ivy leaves in relief under scrolled handles of body. Plum-shaped knop on cover, and at handhold on platter. Cover has notch for ladle.

Date: 1855

Maker: Edwards, John, 1847-1900 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 31028

Accession Number: 1926.618A-C

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31029

Accession Number: 1926.619

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31030

Accession Number: 1926.622

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31031

Accession Number: 1926.624

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31032

Accession Number: 1926.625

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31033

Accession Number: 1926.626

Crock

Shallow cylindrical crock with ear-shaped handles. Gray salt-glazed exterior with painted blue berry and leaf decoration. Brown glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating), incising

GUSN: 31034

Accession Number: 1926.627

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31035

Accession Number: 1926.629

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31036

Accession Number: 1926.630

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31037

Accession Number: 1926.631

Mold Form

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31038

Accession Number: 1926.632

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31039

Accession Number: 1926.633

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31040

Accession Number: 1926.634

Jar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31041

Accession Number: 1926.636

Infant's Petticoat

White; cotton skirt with white linen top; skirt gathered around waist; hem has narrow tucks, and embroidered with flowers (five petals) and scalloped edge with buttonhole wheels/openwork; chain stitch machine.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 31043

Accession Number: 1926.646

Infant's Shirt

White; boat neckline with lace and ruffle (cartridge pleats); short sleeves with same trim as neckline; four buttons at waist; buttonhole at neck (button missing).

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 31044

Accession Number: 1926.648A

Child's Pantaloons

White; cotton waistband with six buttonholes; open sides; three narrow tucks at hem.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 31045

Accession Number: 1926.650A

Child's Pantaloons

White; waistband has pink stripes (woven), with six buttonholes; gusset center seam; scalloped eyelet hem; open at sides.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), stitching

GUSN: 31046

Accession Number: 1926.650B

Bodice and Skirt

White, sheer bodice with vertical stripes; capped sleeves, neckline and waistband of eyelet embroidery; hook and eye closure. Plain skirt with hook and eye closure.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, muslin

GUSN: 31047

Accession Number: 1926.651AB