Historic New England

Close stool

Square form overhanging hinged lid; panelled sides, shaped feet, and interior w/ 2 piece wood seat; porcelain receptical; dark stain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14312

Accession Number: 1986.330

Cane

Slightly tapered slender rustic stick w/ regularly spaced knots; metal tip.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14313

Accession Number: 1986.332

Crane

Square form iron upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long horizontal arm w/ hooked end and diagonal bracket arm. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14314

Accession Number: 1986.336

Crane

Square form upright w/ rounded pintle ends; supports long flattened horizontal arm w/ hook end. Uprights w/ chamfered edges.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14315

Accession Number: 1986.337

Trunk

Paper covered flat topped rectangular form w/ wood and leather strapping; metal corner (?); leather handles; interior lined w/ patterned paper. Exterior paper covering of geometric design.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, paper (fiber product), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14316

Accession Number: 1986.338

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Lined w/ black silk satin and has 2" self ruffle at openings. One end has a self loop handle.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14317

Accession Number: 1986.339.1

Muff

Each w/ off-white polished cotton cylindrical case filled w/ down; machine sewn seams and gathered circular openings at each end. Has a polished cotton lining.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: down, cotton (textile), polish (coating), silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 14318

Accession Number: 1986.339.2

Basin

Basin circular in form w/ turned outer rim, sloping sides, and tall foot ring; decorated interior and exterior w/ pink transfer printed pansy spray.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14319

Accession Number: 1986.340.1

Pitcher

Pitcher of panelled baluster form w/ applied "C" shaped handle w/ small scroll thumb rest and scalloped edge on flaring spout and mouth. Decorated w/ pansy sprays at side and mouth.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14320

Accession Number: 1986.340.2

Cup

Cylindrical form w/ molded flared rim and tapered footring; exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14321

Accession Number: 1986.340.3

Soap dish

A) Circular bowl form w/ molded rim and exterior decorated w/ pansy sprays; B) Liner w/ scalloped edge; C) Lid domed w/ arched finial and decorated w/ pansy sprays.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14322

Accession Number: 1986.340.4A-C

Pitcher

Bulbous pitcher w/ flared base and curvavinear(?) spout decorated w/ molded bamboo pattern; each side has blue transfer-print of a scene of cows by a farm house.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14323

Accession Number: 1986.341.1

Basin

Large basin w/ molded bamboo stave decoration around top on exterior; interior has central blue transfer-printed image of a rustic scene w/ shepherds, sheep, a river and bridge surrounded by 4 transfer-printed images of cows by a farmhouse.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14324

Accession Number: 1986.341.2

Mug

Straight-sided mug w/ blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side; molded squarish leafy handle.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14325

Accession Number: 1986.341.3

Pot

Bulb shaped pot w/ tapered neck and flared rim decorated w/ molded bamboo decoration; flaring foot ring pierced w/ series of round holes underneath; blue transfer-printed image of a man in a landscape w/ 2 horses on each side.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14326

Accession Number: 1986.341.4

Chamber pot

Off-white glazed earthenware porringer w/ flaring rim; decorated w/ molded bamboo staves; squarish leafy handle; sides have blue transfer-printed images of man in a landscape w/ 2 horses repeated 4 times; domed lid w/ same scene repeated 4 times; crossed molded pattern of bamboo w/ twig and leaf fin...

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14327

Accession Number: 1986.341.5AB

Soap dish

Plain bowl wtih foot ring and top border of molded bamboo staves; pierced dish shaped fitted insert with blue transfer-printed image of a windmill; domed lid with molded crossed pattern of bamboo around a twig and leaf finial and blue T.P. image of sheep in a landscape repeated 4 times around sides.

Date: 1876

Maker: Copeland (Maker)

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

GUSN: 14328

Accession Number: 1986.341.6

Jug

Upper part w/ glossy brown glaze; straight sided neck; sloping shoulder and "C" shaped handle on salt glazed cylindrical base. String w/ hanging tag at handle. Cork in mouth.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 14329

Accession Number: 1986.342

Bottle

Wide conical shaped collar on sloping shoulders and cylindrical body; gray glaze.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 14330

Accession Number: 1986.343

Firkin

Cylindrical form w/ fitted cover and arched swing handle; painted green.

Date: 1850-1877

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood), staves (boards)

GUSN: 14331

Accession Number: 1986.344

Fireplace tiles

Set of 20 earthenware fireplace tiles; 5 inch square of cream-colored ground w/ underglaze manganese purple and green enamel floral and leaf pattern divided into 9 squares of squiggly lines.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, lead glaze, pressing

GUSN: 14332

Accession Number: 1986.349

Coffee cup and saucer

Japanese porcelain coffee cup and saucer; the cylindrical cup w/ crabstock/bamboo handle on low foot; on shallow bowled footed saucer; both w/ underglaze cobalt-blue "cracked-ice", peony pattern w/ overglaze gilt highlights and hatching.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 14183

Accession Number: 1986.163AB

Miniature teacup and saucer

Miniature stoneware teacup and saucer (saucer is currently missing); molded w/ flower and leaf decoration near front, w/ floral lip and scroll handle; dark brown color.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 14184

Accession Number: 1986.166AB

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14185

Accession Number: 1986.183.1

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14186

Accession Number: 1986.183.2

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14187

Accession Number: 1986.183.3

Side chair

Side chair. Refinished mahogany, twentieth-century upholstery. Serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats, upholsterd saddle-shaped seat; molded straight front legs; H-shape stretchers.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 14188

Accession Number: 1986.194.1

Side chair

Side chair. One of a pair. Mahogany, modern upholstery. Wavy serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats; upholsterd saddle-shaped seat; H-shape stretchers. Rests on reeded Marlborough front legs. Refinished.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 14189

Accession Number: 1986.194.2

Bowl

Each shallow round form w/ scalloped irregular rim.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering

GUSN: 14190

Accession Number: 1986.203.1

Bowl

Each shallow round form w/ scalloped irregular rim.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering

GUSN: 14191

Accession Number: 1986.203.2

Andiron

Double belted ball finial on turned shaft w/ arched spurred supports; ball feet.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14192

Accession Number: 1986.209.1

Andiron

Double belted ball finial on turned shaft w/ arched spurred supports; ball feet.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14193

Accession Number: 1986.209.2

Shovel

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel shaft and iron shovel.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14194

Accession Number: 1986.209.3

Tongs

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel tongs.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14195

Accession Number: 1986.209.4

Candlestick

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised w/ 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14196

Accession Number: 1986.213.2

Candlestick

Each w/ flared lip on cylindrical candle socket; turned shaft; saucer base.

Date: 1900-1950 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14197

Accession Number: 1986.219.2

Floor lamp

Turned shaft w/ urn finial; adjustable turned arm w/ light socket; tripod base capped w/ stamped brass paws.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)

GUSN: 14198

Accession Number: 1986.220

Area rug

Brown toned area rug; broad loom; room size.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 14199

Accession Number: 1986.222

Stool

Small rectangular form w/ padded and upholstered top and sides. The fabric is patterned in dense flower and leaf scroll motif in gold, brown, yellow, pink, and blue. Fabric is nailed to box.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14200

Accession Number: 1986.224

Footstool

Footstool. Rosewood grained. Four-board with demi-tone endboards; upholstered with ingrained carpet fragment in green, red, and gold.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14201

Accession Number: 1986.225

Storage box

Grey, green painted rectangular-form w/ cotter (?) pin hinged lid; interior w/ 5 compartments; nail construction.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14202

Accession Number: 1986.226

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Simple five-board construction. inverted "V" cut to end boards terminates in two legs on each side.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14203

Accession Number: 1986.227

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Nailed five-board box with overhanging top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14204

Accession Number: 1986.228

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, cotton, wool, straw. Rectangular box upholstered muslin; remnants of upholstery at ends and base; nail construction.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood), straw (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14205

Accession Number: 1986.229

Box

Rectangular form w/ flat, leather hinged lid; painted dark green, nail construction; cotton tape hinge holds lid in interior.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14206

Accession Number: 1986.231

Small trunk

Small trunk. Pine, blue paint. Rectangular blue-painted dome top box; dovetail construction; hinged lid.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14207

Accession Number: 1986.232

Hand grill

Two part ring-hinged w/ long handles; "grill" sections of rectangular form w/ parallel rods.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14208

Accession Number: 1986.234

Hand grill

2-part hinged w/ long "loop" handles. The "grill" sections of rectangular shape w/ 9 horizontal and 2 diagonal cross pieces.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14209

Accession Number: 1986.235

Hand grill

Long, narrow 2-part folding grill w/ twisted loop handles.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14210

Accession Number: 1986.236

Hand grill

Half of a two-part folding grill w/ wire work grid "grill" on a twisted loop handle.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wire

GUSN: 14211

Accession Number: 1986.237

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