Historic New England

Dinner Fork

One of a set of three. Silver dinner fork with a pointed oval handle and four tines. Olive pattern.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48586

Accession Number: 1971.1089.1

Pillbox

Silver hinged pillbox. Octagonal shape with an etched floral design. Applied Bakelite medallion.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48587

Accession Number: 1971.1106

Dinner Fork

One of a set of three. Silver dinner fork with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, threaded edge, and four tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Hall & Elton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48588

Accession Number: 1971.1124.1

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48589

Accession Number: 1971.1124.7

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48590

Accession Number: 1971.1124.8

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48591

Accession Number: 1971.1124.9

A: base B: cover C: insert Round base supported by 3 feet; egg-shaped body; 6-holed insert; egg finial. Table service form. A) Inverted egg shape, supported by three slightly curved legs with scrolled feet; legs enclose round shelf at the bottom and is meant to hold a paraffin burner. B) Egg...

Date: 1855-1887

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48592

Accession Number: 1971.1211A-C

Wallpaper Roller

Long cylinder with carved pattern of geometric shapes consisting of 32 diamond or double zig-zagged stripes centered by simple stripe borders.

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48593

Accession Number: 1971.1251

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Spool shaped with beading around the edge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48594

Accession Number: 1971.1303

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with dual fasteners and a scroll design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48595

Accession Number: 1971.1304

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a scalloped and scroll edge. Loop handle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48596

Accession Number: 1971.1305

Tea Caddy

Oval shape. High sides with no decoration. Flat bottom.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48597

Accession Number: 1971.1306

Caster

Octagonal base, body, and top; C-curve handle.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: Tyler, Andrew, 1696-1741 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48598

Accession Number: 1971.1417

Demitasse spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Moulton, Ebeneezer, 1768-1824 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48599

Accession Number: 1971.1418

Ladle

Downturned coffin handle, chamfered edges, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Hardy, Stephen, Mr. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48600

Accession Number: 1971.1419

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48601

Accession Number: 1971.1425

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with an oval handle and a worn oval bowl.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: Rice, Joseph (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48602

Accession Number: 1971.1428

Salt or Pepper Shaker

No description

Date: 1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48603

Accession Number: 1971.1431.1

Mug

Slightly bulbous with flared lip; elongated C-curve handle. Border is Prince-of-Wales.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48604

Accession Number: 1971.1433

Teapot

Silver footed teapot with a round bulbous body and a hinged lid. Wooden handle and finial.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48605

Accession Number: 1971.1435.1

Teapot

Circular base supports rounded body; mushroom finial; broad C-curve handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48606

Accession Number: 1971.1436

Caster

Square base; chalice-shaped body; domed top; teardrop finial. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48607

Accession Number: 1971.1440

Shaker

Circular base; fluted octagonal body with thimble top.

Date: 1904-1909

Maker: M. F. Hamilton & Son (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48608

Accession Number: 1971.1441

Bonbon Spoon

Silver bonbon spoon. Gold washed. Vienna coffee design. Oval bowl.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48609

Accession Number: 1971.1457

Stamp Box

Silver and glass rectangular stamp box with a hinge and clasp lid.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48610

Accession Number: 1971.1458

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Tubular handle with applied rings. Round bowl formed from a coin.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48611

Accession Number: 1971.1460

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon. Oval upturned handle tip. Bowl is shell-shaped and ribbed.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48612

Accession Number: 1971.1461

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a threaded fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48613

Accession Number: 1971.1462

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon depicting motifs from the Columbian Exposition.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48614

Accession Number: 1971.1463

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48615

Accession Number: 1971.1464

Demitasse Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Bacchantes amusing the infant Hercules.

Date: 1878-1889

Maker: Tiffany & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48616

Accession Number: 1971.1465

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a fanned handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48617

Accession Number: 1971.1466

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with an oval upturned handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1891-1900

Maker: Rand & Crane (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48618

Accession Number: 1971.1467

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl. Scroll and floral pattern.

Date: 1850

Maker: Dominick & Haff

Material: wash technique, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48619

Accession Number: 1971.1468

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell pattern.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Rand & Crane (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48620

Accession Number: 1971.1469

Fruit Spoon

Silver fruit spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell pattern.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: A.F. Towle & Son Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48621

Accession Number: 1971.1470

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a pierced floral handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48622

Accession Number: 1971.1471

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a flat spatulate handle and a pointed oval bowl. Cupid pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Dominick & Haff

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48623

Accession Number: 1971.1472

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Oval handle with an acanthus design. Round bowl.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48624

Accession Number: 1971.1473

Fireboard

Wallpaper from a fireboard, applied to canvas and stretched on a wooden frame. Paper depicts Napoleon on a white horse leading his army into war. Border is double wide with alternating Greek key and vine in yellow and red.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product), canvas, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48727

Accession Number: 1972.107

Painting

Bust-length, woman wearing turban style hat.

Date: 1889

Maker: Kimberly (Artist)

Material: charcoal (plant material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 48728

Accession Number: 1972.122

Nautical Scene

Nautical scene with three-masted ship at center, house at left. Two figures center. Said to be the Battle of Louisburg (which took place in 1758 on the coast of Nova Scotia, as part of teh Seven Years' War).

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 48729

Accession Number: 1972.123

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48730

Accession Number: 1972.125

Crib Blanket

Rectangular panel of plain weave satinet (wool and cotton blend) of uneven two-tone blue stripes on an off-white ground; edges bound in a blue twill tape.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), hand weaving, tabby (textile), twill, tape (materials)

GUSN: 48731

Accession Number: 1972.126

Crib Blanket

Rectangular panel of linsey-woolsey (linen and wool blend), plain weave woven in repeating uneven stripes of blue, gold and tan on natural ground; edges bound in a brown and white geometric calico.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, cotton (textile), hand weaving, linsey-woolsey

GUSN: 48732

Accession Number: 1972.127

Tablecloth

Rectangular, off white satin damask weave linen cloth woven in an overshot-like pattern of blocks and crosses; repeating swag side borders. Applied linen crochet lace. 1" wide around edges.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, damask, hand weaving, lace (needlework), linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 48733

Accession Number: 1972.128

Tablecloth

Square, off white linen; seamed. Bronson weave; geometric block and bar pattern. Hemmed ends. Selvage sides.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), piecing, textiles

GUSN: 48734

Accession Number: 1972.129

Tablecloth

Roughly square, off white linen; seamed. Bronson weave in geometric block and bar pattern. Hemmed ends; selvage sides. Applied linen needlepoint lace (1" wide) around edges.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: weaving, hand weaving, lace (needlework), linen (material), needle lace, piecing, textiles

GUSN: 48735

Accession Number: 1972.130

Napkin

Nearly square; off-white ground. Blue and brown windowpane check with blue, outlined in brown borders. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: Possibly Cobb, Hannah Francis, 1767-1846 (Maker)

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 48736

Accession Number: 1972.131

Napkin

Nearly square; off-white ground. Blue and brown windowpane check with blue, outlined in brown borders. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, linen (material), textiles

GUSN: 48737

Accession Number: 1972.132

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