Historic New England

Slade's Black Pepper

Light blue, white and dark blue canister w/ a red label reading: "Slade's". At the bottom of the can are images of camels and people in the desert. On the back is a list of foods in which pepper can be used to add flavor.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19137

Accession Number: 1998.923

Colman's Mustard

Yellow canister w/ red lettering that states: "Colman's Mustard". On the front's center, a circle is drawn around the head of a bull. 3 recipes are on one side and one on another side. On the back is a red ribbon and medal and two stamps.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: J. & J. Colman Ltd. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19138

Accession Number: 1998.924

Easley tea box

Red, gold and black tin box w/ attached cover. There are three landscape scenes in black, red and gold in black ovals on the top, front and back sides. Top scene is a sunset over a body of water. Front and back scene have green trees and a red city.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: Easley, Elizabeth Nilson (Maker) Hudson, Scope & Sons Ltd. (Maker)

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19139

Accession Number: 1998.925

Bitters Bottle

"Angostura Aromatic Bitters". Brown glass bottle w/ yellow screw on top and two paper labels. The larger black and cream label gives recipes for drinks and cooked foods and an explanation of their signature and authenticity. The smaller label in red, yellow and black names the bottle and the manufac...

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: The Angostura-Wuppermann Corp. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19140

Accession Number: 1998.926

Worcestershire Sauce

Clear bottle of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce w/ a black twist on top and an orange, white and black label. The front of the label reads "For Soups, Sea Food, Steaks, Gravies, Barbecues, etc." The back of the label gives 5 uses for the sauce.

Date: 1970-1990

Maker: Lea & Perrins Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19141

Accession Number: 1998.927

McCormick Garlic Salt

Clear glass garlic salt shaker w/ a red and ink screw on top and a red plastic perforated top. There is a white, blue and red label on front and a red label on back that suggests: "Garlic Salt/ Just Sprinkle on/ Steaks/ Hamburger/ Salads/ Soups/ Spaghetti Dishes/ Season to Taste"

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: McCormick & Co., Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19142

Accession Number: 1998.928

Slade's Onion Salt

Slade's Onion Salt shaker. Round blue glass bottle w/ fluted edges. Light blue tin screw-on cap w/ holes. Small rectangular label, red and blue.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19143

Accession Number: 1998.929

Slade's Paprika

Slade's Paprika shaker. Round brown glass bottle w/ fluted edges. Light blue tin screw-on cap w/ holes. Small rectangular label, red and blue.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19144

Accession Number: 1998.930

Slade's Imported Paprika

Clear glass shaker w/ gray, screw-on metal cap and clear plastic perforated top. Label covers three sides of the shaker and one side tells usages for paprika. A second side tells how to prepare French Dressing. The front label is yellow, red, white and black.

Date: 1950-1975

Maker: D. & L. Slade Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19145

Accession Number: 1998.931

Tabasco Pepper Sauce

Clear glass bottle w/ red plastic octagonal screw-on cap. A green metallic tabasco label is around the bottle neck and a white, green and red diamond label w/ manufacturer name.

Date: 1975-1990

Maker: McIlhenny Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 19146

Accession Number: 1998.932

McCormick Pure Lemon Extract

Lemon extract; brown tinted glass bottle w/ red metal cap; paper adhesive w/ description.

Date: 1960-1990

Maker: McCormick & Co., Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19147

Accession Number: 1998.933

McCormick Pure Orange Extract

Orange Extract; brown tinted glass bottle w/ red metal cap; paper adhesive w/ description.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: McCormick & Co., Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 19148

Accession Number: 1998.934

Durkee Imitation Almond Extract

Almond extract bottle. Clear plastic hour-glass shape w/ white plastic screw-on cap. White paper label on front.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: Durkee Famous Foods, Inc. (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 19149

Accession Number: 1998.935

Durkee Red Food Color

Red food color; brown tinted glass bottle w/ white plastic cap; paper adhesive w/ description.

Date: 1975-1990

Maker: Durkee Famous Foods, Inc. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19150

Accession Number: 1998.936

Saucer

One of 6 teacups and 12 saucers w/ pink mum floral design; gilded edges and handles; white background w/ grey floral branch, blue leaves and purple mums.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: Sampson Bridgwood & Son (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22105

Accession Number: 1998.748.12

Strainer

Round ceramic strainer (or soap dish?) w/ gold band; 1 large hole in center w/ 8 smaller holes surrounding it.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 22106

Accession Number: 1998.749

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22107

Accession Number: 1998.750.1

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22108

Accession Number: 1998.750.2

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22109

Accession Number: 1998.750.3

Luncheon plate

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22110

Accession Number: 1998.750.4

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22111

Accession Number: 1998.750.5

Dish

One in set of 2 smaller blue and white dishes and 4 blue and white luncheon plates; all w/ scalloped edges and transfer printed floral border encircling well of plates; blue band around edge w/ raised scaled pattern.

Date: 1897-1914

Maker: W. H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 22112

Accession Number: 1998.750.6

Plate

Ceramic souvenir plate w/ "White House"; white plate w/ gilt band and gilt scroll pattern around edge; White House painted in center of plate w/ light green band encircling it.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 22113

Accession Number: 1998.751

Dish

Small round dish w/ hand painted design of mum and bird in oriental style; white w/ pink mum surrounded by green leaves and brown twigs; black and tan bird perched on twig.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 22114

Accession Number: 1998.752

Spoon rest

Ceramic spoon rest in shaped of green vegetable leaf; yellow underside w/ ridged green and black leaf painted on top surface.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 22115

Accession Number: 1998.753

Jar

Hand painted miniature jar of frosted glass w/ blue bell design; white w/ blue tint at top of neck; 3 green stems w/ blue bells around body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (image-making), hand-painted

GUSN: 22116

Accession Number: 1998.754

Vase

Tubular ceramic vase with green glaze and raised rose decoration; majolica style; raised scalloped pattern around top rim; relief rose branches covering body.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming)

GUSN: 22117

Accession Number: 1998.755

Luncheon plate

Floral trail pattern luncheon plate; white w/ scalloped edge w/ raised scroll design; floral branches w/ green and yellow flowers painted on surface.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 22118

Accession Number: 1998.757

Turkey plate

Ironstone turkey plate; 3 rests on bottom; impressed branched design on surface (possibly to allow juices to be collected for gravy?).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 22119

Accession Number: 1998.758

Tureen

Blue and white tureen(A) and lid(B) w/ pagoda design; star motif on handles and fish-shaped finial; Chinese motif; transfer printed border w/ design of scrolls, flowers and geometric shapes; scene of pagodas, willow tree, river w/ bridge and boats on cover, side of tureen and inside tureen.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 22120

Accession Number: 1998.759AB

Platter

Blue and white platter w/ pagoda design and willow tree; Chinese motif; transfer printed border w/ design of scrolls, flowers and geometric shapes; scene of pagodas, willow tree, river w/ bridge and boats and two large dove-like birds in sky.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 22121

Accession Number: 1998.760

Vase

Pressed glass vase w/ vasiform stem and scalloped rim; panelled body w/ banded pressed decorations of ovals, circles and arches; hexagonal stem w/ round base.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22122

Accession Number: 1998.761

Decanter

One in pair of pressed glass decanters w/ 3 raised rings around necks; panelled body w/ round rim on lip; hexagonal finials on stoppers; sunburst design on underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22123

Accession Number: 1998.762.1AB

Decanter

One in pair of pressed glass decanters w/ 3 raised rings around necks; panelled body w/ round rim on lip; hexagonal finials on stoppers; sunburst design on underside.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22124

Accession Number: 1998.762.2AB

Chalice

Silver chalice w/ vegetal scrolled motif below top banding; band w/ vertical striations encircling rim; design is etched.

Date: 1862-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 22125

Accession Number: 1998.763

Platter

Round serving platter w/ gold banding; white.

Date: 1891-1921

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 22126

Accession Number: 1998.764

Cruet

Pressed glass cruet w/ stopper and handle (stopper may not match bottle); bottom of waist banded w/ pressed pattern of circles; rope-like handle; rim w/ lip for pouring; diamond cut finial on stopper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 22127

Accession Number: 1998.765

Teakettle

Copper teakettle on iron stand w/ gasoline burner; kettle round w/ tapered base and black grip on handle and black knob on lid; gas burner w/ long black handle horizontally outstretched; iron stand w/ 3 scrolled arms and 3 curled feet.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: S. Sternau & Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), copper (metal), iron (metal), molding (forming)

GUSN: 22128

Accession Number: 1998.766A-E

Cocktail shaker

Chrome cocktail shaker; glass shape w/ bell shaped neck; round lid; opening at top of shaker covered w/ strainer.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: chromium

GUSN: 22130

Accession Number: 1998.767

Basket and plate

Wire basket plate holder w/ small blue and white plate w/ daisy design; wire frame w/ 2 heart-shaped handles and coiled basket framework; blue and white dish w/ blue band around rim and around center.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Utzchneider (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, wire

GUSN: 22131

Accession Number: 1998.768

Clock

Standing clock, wood w/ marble base. Wood painted black. Round dial painted white w/ black Roman numerals. Dial flanked by wooden sides w/ panels carved and painted.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 22132

Accession Number: 1998.769

Knife set

Knife set; wooden case w/ brass escutcheon engraved "RHT"; including set of pearl handled cutlery w/ silvered blades all engraved "RHT" on handles; 12 dessert knives, 12 dinner knives, 2 pairs of carvers and 2 pairs of knife rests.

Date: 1869

Maker: Wood & Cockayne (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), pearl (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 22133

Accession Number: 1998.771

Tablecloth

White linen printed tablecloth w/ bleeding heart border design and floral design in center, small sprays. Damask design.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22134

Accession Number: 1998.772

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ openwork and embroidered floral and scroll motif w/ crocheted lace border, scalloped edges.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material), sewing (process)

GUSN: 22135

Accession Number: 1998.773

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ iris and clover floral design woven around border, plain cloth in center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22136

Accession Number: 1998.774

Dust cover

Blue and white floral printed cloth w/ blue ribbon trim. Center piece covering cardboard. 4 flaps off central piece fold over contents. Blue ribbon ties shut.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Tucker, Ruth Standen (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), sewing (process)

GUSN: 22137

Accession Number: 1998.775

Table pad

Flannel pad for table, off-white.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 22138

Accession Number: 1998.776

Table pad

Flannel pad for table, white w/ rough edges.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: flannel

GUSN: 22139

Accession Number: 1998.777

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ circle design extending from center w/ roses and leaves interspersed. Roses and leaves in corner.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22140

Accession Number: 1998.778

Tablecloth

White linen tablecloth w/ sunflower and leaf border on two sides and checkerboard design in center.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 22141

Accession Number: 1998.779

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