Historic New England

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31020

Accession Number: 1926.600

Wallet

Red with leather strap and flap closure; 3 compartments, one with red flap; pencil & pencil holder; memo paper with green marbled cover; tan and embossed lining.

Date: 1824-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, stitching, leather

GUSN: 31021

Accession Number: 1926.601

Wallet

Red, lined with paper with columns for records, embossed with gold flowers and leaves border.

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 31022

Accession Number: 1926.602

Cloth Sample

Blue and brown checked fabric sample.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31023

Accession Number: 1926.610

Kerchief

Beige silk with a red floral border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31024

Accession Number: 1926.611

Kerchief

Cream silk with blue and orange pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 31025

Accession Number: 1926.612

Rectangular fragment of fine plain weave cotton with arboresque morning glory vines on brown striped and honeycomb ground; glazed; raw edges with top gathered on string and band with a honeycomb tape binding.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), weaving

GUSN: 31027

Accession Number: 1926.616

Sauce Tureen with Tray

Ironstone sauce tureen (a) with cover (b) and tray (c). Oval and lobed body with ivy leaves in relief under scrolled handles of body. Plum-shaped knop on cover, and at handhold on platter. Cover has notch for ladle.

Date: 1855

Maker: Edwards, John, 1847-1900 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 31028

Accession Number: 1926.618A-C

Goblet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31029

Accession Number: 1926.619

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 31030

Accession Number: 1926.622

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31031

Accession Number: 1926.624

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 31032

Accession Number: 1926.625

Jug

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 31033

Accession Number: 1926.626

Crock

Shallow cylindrical crock with ear-shaped handles. Gray salt-glazed exterior with painted blue berry and leaf decoration. Brown glazed interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating), incising

GUSN: 31034

Accession Number: 1926.627

Lamp Chimney

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 37990

Accession Number: 1935.812B

Base

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 37992

Accession Number: 1935.814AB

Juice Reamer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37993

Accession Number: 1935.818

Knife box

Knife box containing two knives and two forks.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 37994

Accession Number: 1935.819.1-.5

Racket

One of a pair of battledore rackets.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37995

Accession Number: 1935.822.1

Racket

One of a pair of battledore rackets.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 37996

Accession Number: 1935.822.2

Latch Assembly

A: Cast pull/handle bolted through rectangular plate; bolts included; turned-down thumb lever with concave head. Plate has beveled edges. B: Flat, tapering latch bar riveted to rectangular pivot plate; round head on bar.

Date: 1795-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: beveling, brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 37997

Accession Number: 1935.825AB

Sewing Kit

Sewing kit in the shape of a shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 37998

Accession Number: 1935.829

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 37999

Accession Number: 1935.842A

Portrait of the Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone

Framed engraving of the "Honorable Mr. Justice Blackstone."

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38000

Accession Number: 1935.843

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38001

Accession Number: 1935.851

Pitcher

Delftware pitcher with globular body on flared foot and long neck. Underglaze blue decorations of large flower sprays with bird under mouth. S-scroll chain in underglaze blue on handle. Handle attached to body in pointed taper.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 38002

Accession Number: 1935.863

Mirror

Framed engraving by I. GOldar after Pugh. Done from an original picture in the collection of the Right Hon. Earl of Granard.

Date: 1771

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38003

Accession Number: 1935.864

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38004

Accession Number: 1935.867

Print

Map of seige of Yorktown with legend in cartouche at bottom center.

Date: 1782

Maker: Photo-Electrotype Engraving Co. (Printer) Bauman, Sebastian (Surveyor) Reproduction of Scot, R. (Engraver)

Material: engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 38006

Accession Number: 1935.873

Cornice

Cornice with plain frieze. Greek key pattern uses decorative hole technique in top and bottom horizontals. Painted white.

Date: 1805-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38007

Accession Number: 1935.875

Cornice

Cornice section with Greek key pattern. Cut from face and underside. Painted white.

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38008

Accession Number: 1935.878

STAIR END

Apparently applied for display to black background. Molded stair end with scrolled pieces attached below. Paint was probably cream originally.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 38009

Accession Number: 1935.879

Boots

Cream silk satin ankle boots; topstitched; scalloped top is higher in front; no trim; scalloped edged side button closure w/ 11 small white buttons. Rounded square toe; round throat; 3-1/4" vamp; center front & center back seams; sole has narrow waist shaped for left & right foot; 1-1/2" self-cove...

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 38010

Accession Number: 1935.883AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 38011

Accession Number: 1935.885

Pincushion

Square green pincushion set on wood base with brass ball feet; evidence of red silk corded fabric underneath green plush.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38012

Accession Number: 1935.886

Paperweight

Small polychrome glass paperweight of millefiori canes.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), millefiori glass

GUSN: 38013

Accession Number: 1935.889

Pincushion

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered decoration of a horse and dog on red ground. Pink pleated ribbon trim around edges, blue silk bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), textiles

GUSN: 38014

Accession Number: 1935.892

Wallet

Brown leather/suede; envelope style flap w/ leather string tie; 2 compartments.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 38015

Accession Number: 1935.903

Purse

Cream-colored silk drawstring purse with faded floral embroidery and silk green ribbon ties.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38016

Accession Number: 1935.905

Dress

One piece; grey cashmere; slight V-neckline (front and back) with chiffon collar; elbow length sleeves with chiffon oversleeve; pleated at front; gathered at hips in polonnaise style; back has pleats from shoulder to waist (stitched in place), with box pleats below; grey braid trims center front; fr...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 38017

Accession Number: 1935.907

Bowl

Black transfer-printed earthenware bowl. Interior border of medallions depicting implements of the sea and war surrounds a central scene depicting a ship at sail. Exterior medallions depict Greek figures and a ship at sail.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38018

Accession Number: 1935.909

Genealogical Sampler

Alphabet/Genealogical sampler on green ground. Cross stitch border. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet hole.

Date: 1820-1821

Maker: Page, Miriam, b. 1796 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 38019

Accession Number: 1935.910

Sock

Cream-colored sock. Pattern is a drop stitch in alternating rows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 38020

Accession Number: 1935.911

Bottle

Colorless glass bottle with three neck openings possibly used by a chemist or apothecary.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 38021

Accession Number: 1935.912

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed pitcher. Two nautical scenes adorn the body.

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38022

Accession Number: 1935.913

Pitcher

Orange transfer-printed pitcher. Cream colored body. Two scenes on the body of the pitcher. One scene depicts Napoleon and John Bull standing over Europe. The other is a quote surrounded by a foliate and grape border.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38023

Accession Number: 1935.914

Pitcher

An earthenware pitcher. Cream body with pink lustre bands around base, neck, rim, and handle. Decorated with two black transfer prints depicting military battles.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38024

Accession Number: 1935.915

Pitcher

Earthenware transfer-printed pitcher. Purple gilt accents around the handle, mouth, and base. Transfer-printed naval scene of the Enterprize and Boxer doing battle.

Date: 1815-1823

Maker: Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer) Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38025

Accession Number: 1935.916

Platter

Earthenware platter with brown transfer-print pattern "Neptune." Swirling fern border and central scene of ships in choppy seas; most prominent ship flies British flag.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 38026

Accession Number: 1935.923

Dinner Plate

Earthenware plate. Black band around the rim. Transfer-printed ship with superimposed paint.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 38027

Accession Number: 1935.925.2

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