Historic New England

Dish

Round diatite dish, small with rectangular side handles, molded with ivy-leaf and branch-like trellis relief pattern.

Date: 1868-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques)

GUSN: 50700

Accession Number: 1986.154

Pearlware waste bowl (part of partial tea set). Molded w/ swirling fluted sides and decorated w/ hand painted pink enamel trim, floral spray and tiny flower heads above and below chain-link line near rim; lobed bowl on straight foot.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, molding (forming), pearlware

GUSN: 50701

Accession Number: 1986.159.1

Tea bowl

Pearlware tea bowl of tapered cylindrical form molded w/ vertical swirl sides and cut-scalloped rim; on high straight foot rim; hand painted in polychrome enamels w/ flowers and scrolling wavy border in red and blue inside and out; imitation Chinese export.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50702

Accession Number: 1986.160

Pitcher

Wedgewood jasperware milk pitcher of low cylindrical form with small spout and strap handle; in deep blue jasper with white cameo relief decoration in the round classical figures and motifs; with acanthus leafage at handle and leaf decoration under spout (repaired).

Date: 1879-1881

Maker: Wedgwood & Co. (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), relief (sculpture techniques), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50703

Accession Number: 1986.162

Miniature pitcher

Miniature parianware pitcher (handle missing), of baluster form w/ fluted sides and horizontal band at middle; flared spout. White.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50704

Accession Number: 1986.164

Miniature pitcher

Miniature parianware pitcher; molded in baluster form w/ orange-peel textured ground and botanical relief decoration to sides; its flared spout w/ acanthus leaf; long strap handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50705

Accession Number: 1986.165

Miniature pitcher

Miniature stoneware pitcher, of bulbous form, fluted on lower section, w/ pinched spout and scroll handle; w/ opaque white glaze that bubbled in firing.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), molding (forming), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50706

Accession Number: 1986.167

Sauceboat

Transfer-print sauceboat, in underglaze blue, of molded oblong Neo-Rococo form on raised scroll-molded foot, w/ double scroll handle, w/ China-trade scene and floral border.

Date: 1830-1859

Maker: Samuel Alcock & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50707

Accession Number: 1986.168

Pitcher

Copper lustre pitcher, of baluster form, on raised foot, w/ double-scroll handle; alloner lustre w/ underglaze royal blue band to top half overpainted w/ copper lustre stylized leaf decoration.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (textile), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50708

Accession Number: 1986.169

Bowl

Copper lustre footed bowl, of inverted cylindrical form w/ flared lip, w/ celadon green band and molded and enamel painted shepherd scene; rouletted beading to lower rim of body; out flared foot.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (textile), roulettes (engraving tools), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50709

Accession Number: 1986.170

Vase

Small vase, of squat round/bulbous form, w/ short neck; w/ greyish blue-green ground glaze, hand painted w/ blue flowers and green leaves, w/ blue spots to neck.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50710

Accession Number: 1986.171

Mug

Opaque white blown glass in baluster form w/ circular foot, flaring rim, applied "C" shape handle; decorated w/ inscription w/in leafy oval reserve w/ bow tie and tiny sprigs at mid-section and banded at rim in gilt.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 50711

Accession Number: 1986.172

Scent or smelling bottle

Clear glass w/ circular thick rim on a long neck and shoulder band w/ flattened ovoid body w/ diapered lozenges and oval foot.

Date: 1820-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 50712

Accession Number: 1986.173

Miniature mug

Molded uncolored glass, of cylindrical form tapering to base, the lower 2/3 of cup faceted; "C" shape handle; silver metal band applied at rim.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50713

Accession Number: 1986.174

Caster

Bulbous form molded clear glass flashed w/ opaque white dots and translucent rose rim; pierced domed metal cap.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: flashing (glassworking), glass (material), metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50714

Accession Number: 1986.175

Kettle

Drum shaped kettle w/ slightly tapering sides raised on 3 splayed legs; bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50715

Accession Number: 1986.176

Pot

Round pot w/ wide band at rim and long shaped handle on 3 splayed legs.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50716

Accession Number: 1986.177

Candlesnuffer

Steel snuffer of scissor form w/ scroll shaped handle, raised on 3 short legs w/ ball feet. "Snuffer" section of rectangular shape.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50717

Accession Number: 1986.178.1

Tray

Tin tray of oval form w/ extended squared ends and rolled rim; traces of black and yellow paint.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50718

Accession Number: 1986.178.2

Candlesnuffer

Steel snuffer of scissor form; raised on 3 short legs w/ ball feet; the "snuffer" segment in bun shape.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50719

Accession Number: 1986.179.1

Tray

Tin tray of oval "boat" shape w/ rolled edge; retains traces of black paint.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50720

Accession Number: 1986.179.2

Footstool

Rush seat; straight legs and tapered foot w/ box stretchers; black paint.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50721

Accession Number: 1986.180

Armchair

Low barrel back continues to scrolling arms; turned and fluted front legs w/ ball feet; rounded back legs; modern green-blue-yellow novelty tweed upholstery seat cushion.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 50722

Accession Number: 1986.181

Sofa

Sofa. Mahogany, modern green damask upholstery. Gently arched upholstered back with upholstered sloping sides and seat; rounded arms on swelled reeded supports. Rests on four front legs with egg-shaped feet; three rounded rear legs.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstery

GUSN: 50723

Accession Number: 1986.182

Hall or dining chair

Serpentine crest rail. Maple and birch with dark brown stain. Flaring ears, overshaped stiles and pierced vase-shaped splat; rush seat. Rests on straight front legs with box stretchers.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 50724

Accession Number: 1986.184

Rocking chair

Upholstered back and seat, scrolled crest rail, serpentine stiles and scrolled half arms; saber shape front legs and scroll-end rockers; modern striped yellow/beige and white woven upholstery.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50725

Accession Number: 1986.185

Bureau Scarf

Rectangular, white cotton; searsucker stripes and lines. Hemmed edges with applied cotton thread graduated and scalloped. Knotted fringe with clusters of three cords between along three sides.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe

GUSN: 50827

Accession Number: 1986.412

Place Mat

White cotton warp with blue and yellow wefts. Overshot weave in rows of figure eights with block corners. Hemmed at sides.

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), weaving, textiles

GUSN: 50828

Accession Number: 1986.413

Bedstead

Head posts pencil-turned to square foot; the footposts are baluster turned and tapered; shaft to straight square serpentine leg ending in molded foot; testerframe; side and end rails; mahogany stain; short lasts original.

Date: 1795-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 50829

Accession Number: 1986.414

Candlestand

Serpentine on top vase-shaped pedestal tripod vase w/ snake feet.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 50830

Accession Number: 1986.415

Hand bell

Bronze bell-shaped finial on conical black-painted handle and bronze bell.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50831

Accession Number: 1986.416

Candlewick Bedspread

Rectangular, lightweight, white cotton; woven candlewicking patterning of double rows of tufting. Central starburst motif; radiating lines out to six concentric double line borders.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), weaving, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 50832

Accession Number: 1986.417

Throw rug

Rectangular, flat woven coarse off white cotton yarn; applied cotton fringe at ends.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe

GUSN: 50833

Accession Number: 1986.418.1

Side chair

Rosewood grained; peaked crest rail; curved stiles; single shaped slat; shaped seat rail; caned seat; sabre-shaped legs; rectangular concave front stretcher.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), cane (plant material), maple (wood), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 50834

Accession Number: 1986.419.1

Commode

"Boston Rocker Style" crest and turned 7 spindle back surmounting box w/ four tapering legs and turned stretchers; seat pierced w/ circular hole and cover; box has hinged rear door; painted brown.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50835

Accession Number: 1986.421

Oil lamp

Oil lamp with clear glass pear shaped globes; Globes etched with stars, swag, and fan devices. Center shaft of wafer and baluster shape. Reeded, stepped, and squared base with rounded corners.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50836

Accession Number: 1986.424

Tapestry

"Faux-tapestry" depicting 18th century frolickers in a wooded setting. A boy and girl dance around a May pole; a seond girl plays a penny whistle; a third girl reclines with a basket of flowers. Tapestry effect created by weaving wefts in various shades of pink, brown, and beige. Stretched in an oak...

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving, machine-made

GUSN: 50837

Accession Number: 1986.426

Shawl

Rectangular form w/ fringed ends; patterned w/ stripes running the length of the piece w/ leaves and gulls and traditional "paisley" elements in shades of red, green, off-white, and blue.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 50838

Accession Number: 1986.432

Dress

A=Dress; B=Sash; C=Apron/Sash. White muslin. A=Dress - high piped neckline; long bell shaped sleeves w/ self-ruffle at armscye, elbow & cuff; inner sleeve of same is narrow w/ turned back ruffle. Wide waistband; skirt has cartridge pleats at back; narrow ruffle & wide flounce at hem w/ dust ruffl...

Date: 1867-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 50839

Accession Number: 1986.433A-C

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Navy blue silk faille/taffeta. A=Bodice - standing collar hooks onto bodice & trimmed w/ braid; long sleeves have blue satin epaulette; vest-like effect at front w/ yoke & same braid. Ruffle & braid at cuffs; waist trimmed w/ pleated band & 2 bows; slightly pointed at back. Bo...

Date: 1898-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), faille, stitching, machine-made, printing (process), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 50840

Accession Number: 1986.434AB

Photograph

Sepia toned view of Westminster Abbey; in simple walnut frame.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly The Russel Art Company (Maker) Possibly Perkins, F. A. (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 50841

Accession Number: 1986.436

Mirror

Rectangular form w/ ogee molded frame; original mirror plate.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 50842

Accession Number: 1986.437

Picture Frame

Ogee molded mahogany veneer frame with wire rings, empty.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50843

Accession Number: 1986.438

Highchair

Highchair. Repainted wood. Rectangular crest rail over three tapered, arched, and turned spindles and stiles. Straight turned arms with conforming supports on thick shaped seat incised with conforming and decorative line. Raised on four splayed bamboo-turned legs with bamboo boxed stretchers. Roun...

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 50844

Accession Number: 1986.439

Electrified lamp

Electrified oil lamp with square white variegated marble base; turned brass standard and bulbous uncolored glass font with brass collar and fitted with electrical fixture. Frosted tulip shaped shades, etched with grape and dot pattern.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50845

Accession Number: 1986.440.1

Plate

Ten plates in three sizes--each of circular form w/ wide, flat rim and shallow well; punch decorated w/ a 7-pointed star-like device w/ circles at tips. The rims of 8 plates punch-decorated w/ a discontinuous scallop design; the rims of other 2 punch decorated w/ a scallop and dot motif.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: punching (surface marking technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50846

Accession Number: 1986.441.1

Candelabra

Each w/ 5 candlesockets; narrow curving arms extend from conical shaft on round panelled base; splayed leaf ornament.

Date: 1920-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50847

Accession Number: 1986.442.1

Fireplace Tongs

Cast brass belted ball and reel turned handle on wrought iron tongs.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50848

Accession Number: 1986.443

Andiron

Each black painted cast iron in the form of Hessian soldier.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 50849

Accession Number: 1986.444.1

Butler's stand

Three tiered; arched handle joining undulating upright w/ trestle base; disked trays hinged to posts.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50850

Accession Number: 1986.445

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