Historic New England

Island of Curacao, 1793

Molded gold frame; harbour with sailing ships on water. Beneath are three smaller scenes of portraits of sailing ships. Beneath are thirty three names with numbers serving as identification key to places in picture above. Banner at top reads "Eyland Curacao anno 1793."

Date: 1793

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8064

Accession Number: 1949.340

Fireplace shovel

Knopped steeple finial with lemon turning; beading. Rounded brass-colored handle merges into round metal shaft painted black. Spade drop, wide-flaring bell shovel.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knops, metal, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8065

Accession Number: 1949.350.1

Fireplace tongs

Knopped steeple finial with lemon turning; beading. Rounded brass-colored handle merges into round metal shaft painted black. Shafts curve outward; flat pincers.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: knops, metal, painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 8066

Accession Number: 1949.350.2

Figurine

Molded white clay body; white glaze. Painted overglaze polychrome decoration. Standing figure of Lord Nelson (see Note) in naval unifrom with amputated left hand inserted in vest. Peacock rests against left leg.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8067

Accession Number: 1949.415

Figurine

Molded white clay body; standing figure; overglaze polychrome enamel decoration. Naval officer with left arm leaning on pedestal; three eagles on shaft; right hand holding telescope. Well-modeled in back.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8068

Accession Number: 1949.416

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, graining, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8069

Accession Number: 1949.427.1

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, graining, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8070

Accession Number: 1949.427.2

Side chair

Rosewood grained and gilt painted; frontal ball feet; turned, curved legs. Saddle-shaped seat. Stiles enclose two rungs decorated with grapes and leaf motif and surmounted by turned crest rail with stylized floral element.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, graining, painting (coating), rush (material), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8071

Accession Number: 1949.427.3

Candlestick

Two-part mold pressed opaque white "clambroth" body. Stepped hexagonal base with acanthus leaf. Columnar stem with acanthus leaf motif. Conforming semi-opaque cerulean blue candle socket joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8072

Accession Number: 1949.444.1

Candlestick

Two-part mold pressed opaque white "clambroth" body. Stepped hexagonal base with acanthus leaf. Columnar stem with acanthus leaf motif. Conforming semi-opaque cerulean blue candle socket joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8073

Accession Number: 1949.444.2

Pincushion

Square yellow silk pillow covered with cotton knit needlework and beadwork; white ground with basket of flowers enclosed by blue Greek key border. Long white bead fringe.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), cotton (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), silk (textile)

GUSN: 8074

Accession Number: 1949.480

Whale oil lamp with shade

Opaque white square base; central beaded molding. Vasiform waisted stem; molded acanthus leaf decoration. Opaque cerulean blue font; beaded and faceted neck; tulip-shaped body with scalloped border enclosing domed top; brass collar. Font applied to stem with opaque white wafer. Fitted for electricit...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutwork, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), pressing

GUSN: 8075

Accession Number: 1949.483AB

Whale oil lamp with shade

Opaque white square base; central beaded molding. Vasiform waisted stem; molded acanthus leaf decoration. Opaque white font; beaded and faceted neck; tulip-shaped body with scalloped border enclosing domed top; brass collar. Font applied to base with white blown wafer. Fitted for electricity; cutwor...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cutwork, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), paper (fiber product), pressing, watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 8076

Accession Number: 1949.484AB

Cologne bottle with stopper

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel-cut scene of forest and deer. Circular bulbous body on squat circular foot. Globular stopper; six panel domed knop with scroll motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8077

Accession Number: 1949.485.1AB

Cologne bottle with stopper

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel cut scene of forest and deer. Circular bulbous body on squat circular foot. Globular stopper; six panel bomed knop with scroll motif.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8078

Accession Number: 1949.485.2AB

Powder box

Royal blue flashing over colorless body; wheel cut scene of forest and deer. Cann-shape with flat bottom. Indented neck to receive conforming cover with facetted knop finial. Etched leafy vine on top, scrolls on edge.

Date: 1865-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wheel-engraving

GUSN: 8079

Accession Number: 1949.485.3AB

Cologn bottle with stopper

Bottle: cerulean blue opaque body. Globular; tapering upward from flat bottom to small cylindrical neck with flaring mouth. Polished pontil. Tiny gilt stars overall. Stopper: clear, teardrop finial stopper. Gilt; cylindrical stem.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 8080

Accession Number: 1949.487.1AB

Cologn bottle with stopper

Bottle: cerulean blue opaque body. Globular; tapering upward from flat bottom to small cylindrical neck with flaring mouth. Polished pontil. Tiny gilt stars overall. Stopper: clear, teardrop finial stopper. Gilt; cylindrical stem.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, gilding, glass (material)

GUSN: 8081

Accession Number: 1949.487.2AB

Candlestick

Two-part mold; opaque white body. Stepped hexagonal base; ananthus leaf design. Stem: steps surmounted by waisted bulbous column; acanthus leaf molded design. Semi-opaque blue candle socket; molded scroll decoration; joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8082

Accession Number: 1949.490.1

Candlestick

Two-part mold; opaque white body. Stepped hexagonal base; ananthus leaf design. Stem: steps surmounted by waisted bulbous column; acanthus leaf molded design. Semi-opaque blue candle socket; molded scroll decoration; joined to stem with blown white wafer.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8083

Accession Number: 1949.490.2

Framed watercolor

Triple-masted sailing ship flying American flag at right. Central mast with blue flag; white center. Black painted hull; white stripe. Green buildings on deck, along with several people. In gackground at left: grey fortress surrounded by brick wall. Smaller buildings, windmills in distance. Molded w...

Date: 1838

Maker: Clausen, C. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8084

Accession Number: 1949.491

Theorem painting

Stylized fruit in blue bowl stenciled and painted on white velvet. Bowl stands on brownish-orange table top. Molded wood frame with gilt gesso applied to front, sides unfinished.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), stenciling, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8085

Accession Number: 1949.494

Theorem painting

Stylized flowers in blue bowl stenciled and painted on white velvet. Bowl stands on brownish-orange table top. Mounted under glass. Molded wood frame with gilt gesso.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), molding (forming), painting (coating), stenciling, velvet (fabric weave), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8086

Accession Number: 1949.497

Jamb hook

C-shaped with waisted shaft applied to ovoid base/plate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8087

Accession Number: 1949.504.1

Jamb hook

C-shaped with waisted shaft applied to ovoid base/plate.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 8088

Accession Number: 1949.504.2

Napkin ring

Large, curled to form ring.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: Little , David (Blacksmith)

Material: handmade, iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 8620

Accession Number: 1992.712

Pitcher

Black-glazed earthenware of tall baluster shape on low foot. Scrolling and ridged strap handle. Raised inscription on front.

Date: 1795

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8621

Accession Number: 1992.713

Clock Shelf

Small shelf with decoratively cut edges. Top: square; quarter round molding to form edge; cutouts to accommodate clock weight ropes. Metal hangers attached for mounting to wall.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8622

Accession Number: 1992.714

Cushion

In early patchwork done in red banding and yellow, blue and green squares with tiny patterns.

Date: 1851-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), patchwork, quilting

GUSN: 8623

Accession Number: 1992.715

Rug

Demi-lune hooked rug with house, barn and horse. Various fabrics on jute.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, jute (fiber), yarn

GUSN: 8624

Accession Number: 1992.716

Pitcher with cover

Ovoid shape in tall and slender proportions. High, outflaring collar with attached rounded handle. Fitted lid with high-rising knop. Covered overall with clear glaze and vertical dark splotches. Incised banding (four) at shoulder.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique), incising, lead glaze

GUSN: 8625

Accession Number: 1992.717AB

Jar

Ovoid form with narow, rolled rim and conforming foot. Covered outside with green over yellow-brown glaze; inside, with clear lead glaze.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8626

Accession Number: 1992.718

Cup or Porringer

Handled cup with large rounded body on short outflared foot. Three incised bands near top and small rounded handle starting from out-turned lip. Covered with clear glaze (appears orange) with dark brown splotches.

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8627

Accession Number: 1992.719

Covered Pitcher

Large and bulbous shape with upturned collar and drop-in lid. Thick strap handle starting from shoulder. On small foot. Covered with ochre-yellow glaze (somewhat mottled with hints of green and orange) and large brown splotches.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8628

Accession Number: 1992.720AB

Milk pan

Rounded sloping sides and interior rim band. Face/interior covered with thin coat of yellow-green lead glaze and flecks of brown. Unglazed back.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8629

Accession Number: 1992.721

Herb Jar with Cover

Cylindrical shape with upturned collar and matching fitted lid. Lid incised with four bands near rim and round knop. Wide shoulder- to-body strap handle with spreading base. Covered with mottled brown and yellowish glaze with red flecks.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, turning (shaping process), lead glaze

GUSN: 8630

Accession Number: 1992.722AB

Redware Food storage jar

Wide base and tapered neck. Two incised bands around collar. Covered overall with deep green glaze and orange spots. Fitted with (replacement?) lid of buff-colored clay and golden-brown to black-brown glaze.

Round form with flat brim shallow well. Molded edge at back.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: Swanson, Thomas (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8641

Accession Number: 1992.727

Artificial butterfly

Monarch butterfly on wire. Thin wooden cut-out wings glued to carved body. Wire antennae and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8642

Accession Number: 1992.744

Artificial Fruit

Large orange. Colored orange with painted stem end.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8643

Accession Number: 1992.745.1

Artificial Fruit

Large apple. Colored pink. Painted red blush with rolled paper stem.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8644

Accession Number: 1992.745.2

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