Historic New England

Fire bucket

One in pair of fire buckets, red w/ black banding and black painted inscription.

Date: 1859

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 19875

Accession Number: 1998.225.2

Oil lamp

Bracket lamp w/ cast metal and milk glass shade; arm w/ finials and winged decoration near base of arm; ribbed stand; shade is tapered at top.

Date: 1868-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), gilding, glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19876

Accession Number: 1998.226

Hat rack

Hanging hat rack w/ oval mirror and four turned pegs. Walnut pierced scrollwork pattern framing mirror and forming finial and drop at either end.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19877

Accession Number: 1998.227

Lithograph of the Capitol in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Many figures oustide socializing. There are two carriages and horses in the foreground. This version of the Capitol existed in the early 1830's, no additions were made to the building until 1851.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: hand coloring, lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19878

Accession Number: 1998.228

Umbrella stand

Walnut umbrella stand w/ quatrefoil and other openwork back and an arched, molded top. Back structure flanked by attached, curving arms. Cast-iron seashell set into base.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19879

Accession Number: 1998.229

Drop leaf table

Mahogany dining table w/ tapered legs and drop leaves. No decorative carving or other ornamentation.

Date: 1825-1834

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 19880

Accession Number: 1998.230

Tablecloth

Table cover, brown velvet w/ printed floral border. Floral border shows image of beads surrounding carnation-like flowers. Back of velvet shows 9 squares where brown velvet is dyed.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, printing (process), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 19881

Accession Number: 1998.231

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19882

Accession Number: 1998.232.1

Fire bag

One in pair of fire bags, stenciled "RH TUCKER JR". On both bags stencil painted over which once said "W. Stacy/ 1816". Drawstring rope.

Date: 1810-1816

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing, rope

GUSN: 19883

Accession Number: 1998.232.2

Fire bag

Canvas shoulder bag w/ strap, stenciled "RH Tucker, 1859"

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, hand sewing

GUSN: 19884

Accession Number: 1998.233

Bed wrench

Iron bed wrench.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19885

Accession Number: 1998.234

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Loeillot (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19886

Accession Number: 1998.235.1

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 14 in. of the respective German city w/ trees and land in the foreground, a river in the central ground, and the city in the background. Each central image is surrounded by 24 smaller images of monuments, buildings, and statues. Mounted in 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Tempelli (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19887

Accession Number: 1998.235.2

Print

In this engraving, in a 3 in. gilt frame, 3 ships are tossed on a turbulent sea. A smaller fishing craft appears to be approaching the larger ship, Le Francais. Ladies and gentlemen are on Le Francais's deck. Further in the background, a third larger sailing vessel appears to sit calmly and unmanned...

Date: 1840-1856

Maker: Marlens (Maker) Rittner & Goupil (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19888

Accession Number: 1998.236

Engraving

Print depicting six military soldiers aiming their guns at the man to be executed. The man has one knee on the ground and one leg outstretched before him and is holding back his dog that wants to defend him. Three men in the background are overseeing the execution. Three inch gilt frame.

Date: 1845

Maker: Vigneron (Painter) Goupil, Vibert & Cie. (Printer) E. Gambert & Co. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19889

Accession Number: 1998.237

Hanging lamp

Hanging hall lantern, black brass w/ frosted and etched globe and clear glass smoke bell; 3 brass chains connecting smoke bell to globe; see diagram on worksheet for globe decoration.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: New England Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 19890

Accession Number: 1998.238

Barometer

Barometer, made by L. Bassnett, Liverpool; elongated neck stretching from middle circular barometer chamber w/ mercury located below middle chamber. Weather inscriptions present (see diagram).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Bassnett, L. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), mahogany (wood), metal

GUSN: 19891

Accession Number: 1998.239

Antlers

Antlers--4 points each.

Date: 1883-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: antler, mounting

GUSN: 19892

Accession Number: 1998.240

Curtain rod

Curtain pole w/ turned finials for portiere.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19893

Accession Number: 1998.241

Library steps

Library steps (walnut?) w/ carpeted top and two lower steps. Carved ornamental legs and side stretchers; vase-and-ring turned stretchers at back and front. Steps fold into central piece.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 19894

Accession Number: 1998.242

Lithograph

Print has central image 9 1/2 X 15 3/4 in. of the respective German city surrounded by twnety-two smaller images of buildings, statues and monuments. In the central image people are visting a large Gothic monument w/ multiple spires. The city is laid out in the background. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt fr...

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Ammon, W. (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19895

Accession Number: 1998.235.3

Strap Hinge

Tapered strap; spear head at end. Barrel side only.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 19896

Accession Number: 1920.256.6

Lithograph

Print has central image 8 3/4 X 14 1/2 in. which features pedestrians on a bridge overlooking the river, ships, bridge and city in the background. 27 smaller images of buildings, monuments and statues surround the central image. Mounted in a 1 in. gilt frame.

Date: 1830-1850 ?

Maker: Haun (Maker)

Material: lithography, prints (visual works)

GUSN: 19897

Accession Number: 1998.235.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19898

Accession Number: 1998.602.2

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19899

Accession Number: 1998.602.3

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19900

Accession Number: 1998.602.4

Nutpick

Part of set of 12 nutpicks. Silver w/ foliate detail. Pointed tip. Contained in original box w/ purple felt and satin-weave interior. Exterior black w/ foliate imprinted detail.

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19901

Accession Number: 1998.602.5

Salad fork

Salad forks, silver. Aesthetic design on upper portion of handle.

Date: 1847-1853

Maker: Rogers Brothers (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 19752

Accession Number: 1998.609.12

Knife rest

Molded glass knife rest. Thin center piece flanked by two large balls, cut w/ numerous prisms.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19753

Accession Number: 1998.610.1

Knife rest

Molded glass knife rest. Thin center piece flanked by two large balls, cut w/ numerous prisms.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19754

Accession Number: 1998.610.2

Serving tray

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt; lobed shape.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19755

Accession Number: 1998.611.1

Teapot w/ lid

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19756

Accession Number: 1998.611.2AB

Sugar bowl w/ lid

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19757

Accession Number: 1998.611.3AB

Creamer

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19758

Accession Number: 1998.611.4

Cake plate

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19759

Accession Number: 1998.611.5

Cup and saucer

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated with pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar with lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 19760

Accession Number: 1998.611.6AB

Waste bowl

Part of porcelain tea set; white decorated w/ pink and gilt banding; consisting of tray, teapot, sugar w/ lid, creamer, cake plate, cup and saucer, slop bowl; floral bunches banded below pink and gilt.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19761

Accession Number: 1998.611.7

Tureen

Stoneware tureen; wheat colored w/ raised fern decoration and bird shaped handle on lid; separate white porcelain liner; bird on lid w/ tied legs and shut eyes; attached tray w/ relief grass decoration. A: Tureen B: Lid C: Liner

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 19762

Accession Number: 1998.612A-C

Platter

Large blue and white transfer printeed platter w/ floral decoration; floral bunches bordering edge; cornucopia shaped bunch in center encircled by blue floral ring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 19763

Accession Number: 1998.613

Platter

Large oval blue and white transfer printed, willow pattern platter; geometric design bordering edge of rim and edge of center; Japanesque w/ pagodas, willow tree, water w/ boat, bridge and birds, Japanese figures.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 19764

Accession Number: 1998.614

Strainer

Transfer printed blue and white willow pattern strainer; swirled design bordering edge; Japanesque scene w/ pagodas, willow trees, boats, bridge, Japanese figures.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 19765

Accession Number: 1998.615

Platter

Octagonal blue and white porcelain Canton platter; blue band w/ diamond pattern around edge; scalloped pattern below this; Chinese scene w/ pagodas, willow trees, water w/ boats, bridge, etc.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19766

Accession Number: 1998.616

Platter

Small octagonal blue and white porcelain Canton platter; blue band w/ diamond pattern around egde; scalloped pattern below this; Chinese scene w/ pagodas, willow trees, water w/ boats, bridge, etc.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19767

Accession Number: 1998.617

Platter

Oval blue and white porcelain Chinese platter; blue floral vines on surround of platter; center encircled w/ blue banded design; large Chinese foliate decoration at center; bottom of platter has 4 floral vines at 4 sides.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19768

Accession Number: 1998.618

Serving dish

Molded oval blue and white Chinese porcelain serving dish; scalloped edges; blue floral pattern w/ birds and branches on surround of platter; circle in middle w/ bird and foliate vines w/in; 4 floral vines on 4 sides of underside.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19769

Accession Number: 1998.619

Serving dish

Small Imari molded porcelain serving dish; oval shape w/ scalloped edges; white w/ red floral vine and green and red birds w/ oustretched wings around rim; blue "X" across middle; circle in center w/ blue floral branch.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19770

Accession Number: 1998.620

Dish

Blue and white transfer printed Staffordshire dish; oval w/ reticulated edge; floral bunches on surround of plate; pastoral scene w/ cottage, trees and figures in center of plate.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 19771

Accession Number: 1998.621

Plate

Small Canton plate; round w/ blue and white Chinese decoration; blue band around edge w/ scalloped pattern below this; Chinese scene in center w/ pagodas, willow tree, water w/ boats, bridge, etc.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19772

Accession Number: 1998.622

Plate

Small Canton plate; round w/ blue and white Chinese decoration; blue band around edge w/ scalloped pattern beneath this; scene in center w/ pagodas, willow tree, water w/ boats, bridge, etc.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19773

Accession Number: 1998.623

Dish

Oval blue and white porcelain dish; edge patterned w/ blue decoration of horseshoes and pieces of pie; floral branch w/ 2 birds at center; 4 floral vines on underside.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19774

Accession Number: 1998.624

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