Historic New England

Pitcher

Vitrified white body with straight sides. Circular bottom, slightly recessed with impressed mold marks. Lower half with molded horizontal ribbing and matte finish. Matte blue mineral glaze on upper body in jasperware tradition; applied molded leaf-sprig decoration. Molded rope-twist handle.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), impressing, stoneware (pottery), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), molding (forming), reeding, tin (metal)

GUSN: 7804

Accession Number: 1949.593

Flask

Straight sides rising from oval bottom; rounded shoulders terminating in small mouth with slightly wider rim. Mouth molded in form of tied sack. High relief molded decoration on front with "Mr. & Mrs. CAUDLE in bed with caption. Reverse with figure of woman on stage "Miss Pettyman". Top half with br...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Doulton & Watts/Lambeth Pottery (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 7805

Accession Number: 1949.594

Toby jug

Buff-colored body with mottled brown Rockingham-type glaze at top; high-gloss glaze overall. Modeled in round in form of rotund 18th c. man in coat and tricorner hat forming spout. Man sits on barrel marked XX and holds jug of punch. C-shaped handle at rear. Circular foot.

Date: 1882

Maker: Doulton Lambeth (Manufacturer)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 7806

Accession Number: 1949.596

Bottle

Body molded in round in figure of standing queen in low-cut dress with puff sleeves; elaborate crown. Holds parchment in right hand with inscription. Top half with chocolate brown stain on buff body. Ovoid base.

Date: 1821-1838

Maker: Doulton & Watts/Lambeth Pottery (Maker)

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

GUSN: 7807

Accession Number: 1949.598

Pitcher

Round, blue, semi-vitrified body tapering to circular foot ring. Wide cylindrical mouth at shoulder, terminating in curvilinear spout. Handle with overall scroll decoration. Mouth has interior and exterior floral borders. Overall scenic design of farm buildings, thatched cottage and sheep.

Date: 1825-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7808

Accession Number: 1949.608

Caster

Bell-shaped dome with acorn finial, piercings form diamond patterns and vertical lines. Neck tapers into bulbous body with incised lines. Waisted stem and stepped base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: britannia metal, incising, pewter (tin alloy), piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 7809

Accession Number: 1949.609

Pitcher

Semi-vitrified white clay border with underglaze blue transfer print decoration. Round squat body with circular foot ring. Cylindrical mouth terminating in triangular spout with floral border bands interior and exterior. Flat-topped handle in molded and decorated bamboo form with inscriptions and U...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 7810

Accession Number: 1949.610

Pitcher

White matte-finish body tapering to indented neck, with flaring curvilinear mouth terminating in spout. Overall high relief decoration of bluebells and leaves. Stepped circular base in braided straw motif. Conforming C-shaped handle.

Date: 1849

Maker: W. T. Copeland & Sons (Maker)

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7811

Accession Number: 1949.612

Tray

Rectangular with flat bottom. Flat well with wide rim and sides rounding outward. Underside and top painted semi-gloss black with gilt scrollwork painted border. Central design: enamelled floral arrangement with large roses, buds and smaller blossoms. "Antique" or burnished-like deep gilt finish.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Greene, Marion Y. (Artist)

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7812

Accession Number: 1949.613

Pot with cover

Cylindrical, slightly swelling at shoulders. Indented at neck with wide circular mouth. Conforming circular domed cover with pewter button finial handle on floral mount. Cleaned flanges. Overall underglzae blue decoration of with stylized floral sprigs. Central lozenge- shaped reserves enclosing i...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), underglazing

GUSN: 7813

Accession Number: 1949.614AB

Platter

White body with white glaze. Oval with straight rim canted outward. Underglaze blue painted border design of overall meandering scrollwork with large blossons at even intervals. Corresponding oval central reserve with symmetrically placed blossoms.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7814

Accession Number: 1949.615.1

Tray

Cartouche-shaped with each side consisting of a double cyma curve. Flat bottom and flat well. Wide rim, rounded outward. Black painted overall. Well has "antiqued" gilt finish with central decoration of bird resting on fountain surmounting a floral/rose sprig.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: Greene, Marion Y. (Artist)

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7815

Accession Number: 1949.617

Bowl

Wheel thrown buff colored with overall bright green mineral glaze with high gloss finish. Deep bowl with scalloped edges. Circular foot ring. Incised leaf-type "veins" radiating from interior bottom.

Date: 1668-1699

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 7816

Accession Number: 1949.623

Saltcellar

Transparent lime green body molded in modified log cabin style. Ribbed sides rising from rectangular foot with impressed star pattern. Central divider in well.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), impressing, molding (forming), reeding

GUSN: 7817

Accession Number: 1949.629.1

Saltcellar

Transparent lime green body molded in modified log cabin style. Ribbed sides rising from rectangular foot with impressed star pattern. Central divider in well.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), impressing, molding (forming), reeding

GUSN: 7818

Accession Number: 1949.629.2

Sherbet cup

Transparent light green body. Thick, irregular quality with many air bubbles. Reminiscent of ancient glass. Conical shaped bowl on applied circular foot.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 7819

Accession Number: 1949.630.1

Sherbet cup

Transparent light green body. Thick, irregular quality with many air bubbles. Reminiscent of ancient glass. Conical shaped bowl on applied circular foot.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 7820

Accession Number: 1949.630.2

Sherbet cup

Transparent light green body. Thick, irregular quality with many air bubbles. Reminiscent of ancient glass. Conical shaped bowl on applied circular foot.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 7821

Accession Number: 1949.630.3

Sherbet cup

Transparent light green body. Thick, irregular quality with many air bubbles. Reminiscent of ancient glass. Conical shaped bowl on applied circular foot.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 7822

Accession Number: 1949.630.4

Dress

Faded aubergine wool challis printed with two-tone circles in green, red and brown; round neckline with hook and eye closure; eight brown painted buttons with nine holes at center front of bodice; piping at neck, armseye and waist; boned darts in front, princess seams in back; lined in tan twill; lo...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7256

Accession Number: 1992.256

Dress

White linen ground printed with pink ombre'd chine' stripe; round neckline; ruffle-edged yoke extending into cap sleeves; piping at neck, yoke, center, armseyes, sleeve seams and waist; boned darts; pointed waist extending over skirt; hook and eye closure center back; long sleeves with hook and eye ...

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, cotton (textile), linen (material), twill

GUSN: 7257

Accession Number: 1992.261

Dress

Pale green wool challis printed with grape vine pattern in white, purple and brown; bodice has round neck; center placket with twelve faceted black buttons; boned darts; piping at neck, armseyes and waist; capped bell sleeves with ruching trim on cap and cuff; caps lined with tan glazed linen; bodic...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7258

Accession Number: 1992.280

Vase

Stoneware vase, blue- black salt glaze with hand-painted scene of moose walking through woods.

Date: 1906-1912

Maker: Attributed to Crook, Russel G. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 7259

Accession Number: 1987.1471

Dress

Faded aubergine wool challis printed with parsley and floral stripe in red, yellow and brown on green; band collar; nine buttonholes center of bodice with eight faceted steel buttons; piping at armseyes and waist; darts in front, princess seams in back; three-quarter length sleeves with cuff of brow...

Date: 1850s-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, linen (material), net (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7260

Accession Number: 1992.262

Vase

Stoneware vase, blue-black salt glaze with geometric panels framed in blue and white. Blue and white lions as border around rim.

Date: 1906-1912

Maker: Crook, Russel G. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 7261

Accession Number: 1987.1470

Quilt

Pieced quilt; squares on diamonds set on lattice; diamonds of small-scale prints, predominantly pink, yellow or light blue; lattice is pink print-rows of circles on chintz ground; bound all around with lattice fabric; backing print with brown checkerboard placed on tan, white and brown plain (?); ve...

Maker: unknown

Material: quilts by pattern or motif, cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 7262

Accession Number: 1993.794

Dress

Brown ombre striped linen; broad neckline; long sleeves gathered at shoulder; piping at neck, armseye, center and side seams; hook and eye closure center back; bodice and sleeves lined with white linen; skirt gathered to self waistband; two tucks above hem, with piping.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7263

Accession Number: 1992.274

Dress

White linen ground printed withd brown pin dots and large floral spray in brown, red and green; wide piped neckline; white sheer overlay on bodice (modern?); slight gathering center front neck and waist; self waistband; full, elbow-length sleeves with two rows of pleating at shoulder; piping at arms...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7264

Accession Number: 1992.254

Dress

Cream wool challis printed with brown chine stripe with alternating patterns of green leaves and red and blue floral bunches; broad neckline trimmed with ecru crocheted lace; yoke effect created by attached pleating; piping at armseye and waist; short, wide pointed sleeves; boned darts in front, pri...

Date: 1830-1839

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, crocheting, glazing (coating), stitching, linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7265

Accession Number: 1992.279

Dress

Brown (faded plum) linen ground printed with criss-crossing medallion stripes in red, blue, green and yellow; large rounded collar; bodice gathered at yoke and waistband; yoke lined with linen printed with brown and red floral; piping at armscye, yoke and waist; center front opening, no fastening; c...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7266

Accession Number: 1992.257

Dress

Brown glazed linen printed with scrolling floral vine in pink and yellow; bodice has scoop neck, yoke, front placket with no fastening; bodice lined with natural linen; piping at back yoke, side seams and waist; long, plain sleeves; skirt gathered all around at waist.

Date: 1830s-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), stitching, linen (material), resist dyeing

GUSN: 7267

Accession Number: 1992.275

Sample Jumpsuit

Brown knitted wool; blanket stitching in light brown floss around neck and arm holes; brown plastic buttons on shoulders; wide legs; sample is pinned to piece of paper.

Date: 1st half 20th C

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, knitting (process), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7268

Accession Number: 1992.308

Overskirt

Navy blue wool, stiffened, printed with small floral spray in red, yellow and brown; self waistband buttoning at left, lined with brown linen; skirt pleated to waistband at placket, gathered in back; ruched at knee level; brown twill tape ties inside.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7269

Accession Number: 1992.267

Skirt

Green glazed cotton ground printed with floral sprigs of white, tan and red; attached to tan twill waistband with gray twill extensions; no fastening; brown tape loops inside; gathered in back; body has three tiers of attached flounce with headers of floral and berry pattern in white, tan and red.

Date: 1880s-1900s

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), printing (process), twill

GUSN: 7270

Accession Number: 1992.281

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: pale yellow wool challis printed with scrolls and small floral sprays in olive, orange and yellow; broad, stiffened band collar with black lace ribbon and bow applique, hook and eye at back of neck concealed by two black velvet bows; yoke trimmed all around with vertical bands of lace; po...

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7271

Accession Number: 1992.260AB

Two-Piece Dress

A: BODICE: Glazed linen printed with pattern imitating patchwork with geometric and floral figures in red, tan, brown and light blue on white ground; ruffles of light blue linen at neck, cuffs and waist; seven covered buttons at center front (three silk, four linen); long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; wais...

Date: 1890-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), linen (material), stitching, machine-made, patchwork, printing (process), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7272

Accession Number: 1992.276AB

Two-Piece Dress

White linen printed with small pattern of flowers, dots and swirls in black and blue; BODICE (A) has band collar with attached self-tie, front placket with three white shell buttons; two vertical tucks at shoulder on either side of placket; pointed waist gathered center front and back; long sleeves ...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7273

Accession Number: 1992.266AB

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the Sabba-Day building bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7274

Accession Number: 1920.220

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Billerica Soldiers Monument bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7275

Accession Number: 1920.221

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. A central design depicts the First Parish Meeting House bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7276

Accession Number: 1920.222

Commemorative Plate

Scenes of Billerica; Aqueduct of the Middlesex Canal; dark blue; scrolls, shells, and acanthus leaves border.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), whiteware, transfer printing

GUSN: 7278

Accession Number: 1920.224

Quilt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7279

Accession Number: 1969.1323

Commemorative Plate

A blue transfer printed whiteware commemorative plate. The central design depicts the Old Oak bordered by an inner scroll and floral motif and an outer bar and bead design.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, whiteware

GUSN: 7280

Accession Number: 1920.223

Child's Dress

A child's dress of white linen printed with a pink windowpane pattern imitating chine' with a broad neckline with self binding; lace-edged, triple tiered short sleeves; gathered to wide self waistband; deep tuck above hem; back placket, no fastening. It has a waistband lining of blue and white flora...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 7281

Accession Number: 1992.228

Sunbonnet

Tan linen printed with small red and brown floral pattern; trimmed with ruffle all around; folded back outer brim; inner brim quilted onto cardboard; self bow at crown; inside drawstring at nape; inner ties at ears, outer ties at nape; strip of linen inside crown.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), printing (process)

GUSN: 7282

Accession Number: 1992.202

Caftan

Caftan made from cream-colored coarse wool with a hood and kimono-style wide tube sleeves; full length; silk braid at seams, and around hood and sleeves.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 7283

Accession Number: 1953.596

Costume Stockings

Cream silk stockings; knitted; clocks at ankles.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7284

Accession Number: 1969.7142.1AB

Costume Coat

Brown velveteen coat with yellow silk ribbon trim around shawl collar, cuffs, pocket flaps and hem; thigh length; vent at back; upper part lined with red dotted cambric; skirt lined with cream cambric.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 7285

Accession Number: 1969.7142.2

Costume Waistcoat

Red velveteen waistcoat; long--similar to eighteenth century costume; no collar; three gilt buttons; cut away waist; two pockets with flaps; back section and lining of red dotted cambric (also used in coat); buckle and strap closure at back; front sections are padded from shoulder to hem.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), velveteen

GUSN: 7286

Accession Number: 1969.7142.3

Costume Breeches

Brown velveteen; button fly front; three gilt buttons at leg opening t side (same buttons as on waistcoat); fully lined with cream cotton.

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, velveteen

GUSN: 7287

Accession Number: 1969.7142.4

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