Historic New England

Footed salver

Round plate-like tray with shallow well. Molded and gadrooned border. Applied molded and stepped base with gadrooning.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Joir, A. (Maker)

Material: gadrooning, molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 7553

Accession Number: 1949.325

Pembroke table

Straight tapered legs with blond string inlay. Legs extend through straight apron enclosing a simple drawer. Straight overhanging top with two drop leaves held up by scrolled supports.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 7554

Accession Number: 1949.370

Candlesticks

Octagonal stepped base surmounted by faceted baluster stem terminating in cupped socket. Removeable circular bobeche has scalloped edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 7555

Accession Number: 1949.385.1

Candlesticks

Octagonal stepped base surmounted by faceted baluster stem terminating in cupped socket. Removeable circular bobeche has scalloped edge.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 7556

Accession Number: 1949.385.2

Pickle jar

Transparent aquamarine colored body. Square base with high kick-up. Gothic-style window motif on each side of body.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: blow molding, soda lime glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 7557

Accession Number: 1949.589

Joint stool

Straight apron surmounted by fitted square top (original probably round).

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 7558

Accession Number: 1949.814

Ship model

Double masted sailing vessel with ten different types of sails resting on platform support. Painted black with white band around upper section. Flying American flag.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wood (plant material), yarn

GUSN: 7559

Accession Number: 1949.874

Braided rug

Oval with multi-colored braids; grey and blues predominating.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7560

Accession Number: 1949.1013

Braided rug

Polychrome circular braided rug has light colored border of four braids. Medial area: white and dark strands with center all light colored.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 7561

Accession Number: 1949.1014

"Winter in the Country. A Cold Morning"

Color lithograph of winter scene.Depicts a yellow house at right with sleigh in front. Barns and sheds at left. Man in foreground walking toward house. Molded gilt and gesso wood frame.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Durrie, G. H. (Artist)

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

GUSN: 7562

Accession Number: 1949.450

Colored lithograph "THE FARMERS HOME - WINTER." Farm scene with yellow house at back center. To left is barn with chicks and cows in yard. Farmer with corn stalk bundle on his back walks toward barn from two haystacks of right foreground. Snow covered, cloudy sky. Molded wood frame painted gold. Und...

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7563

Accession Number: 1949.451

Print

Coloredd lithograph "THE FARM-YARD IN WINTER." Large barn in background with open door with men and animals inside. Bulls, cows, ducks and chickens in yard. Large haystack at right; water trough at center with wooden fence and house at right. Snow-covered ground. Molded wood frame, gilded. Under gla...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7564

Accession Number: 1949.452

Print

Colored print entitled "New England Winter Scene." Two-storied Cape-style house at right with man attending horse and sleigh at front. Split rail fence and picket fence surrounds front of house. In background is snow covered barn, door open, with bull in yard. Hills and trees in distance. Broken wag...

Date: ca. 1861

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7565

Accession Number: 1949.454

Print

Colored lithograph entitled "Winter in the Country, Getting Ice." Central ice-covered pond with two standing horses hitched to ice wagon at center and mend chopping through ice at right. Dog rests on red jacket in front of wagon. Snow covered lean-to at left, four people skating in distance with sno...

Date: 1864

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7566

Accession Number: 1949.455

Print

Colored lithograph "The Old Homestead in Winter." Central yellow barn with snow on roof, man and horse stand in doorway. To right, animals standing under lean-to. To the left of barn, two-story house, sleigh and hay wagon. Immediate foreground has split-rail fence. Gray cloudy sky. Molded wood fram...

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: Durrie, G. H. (Artist) Currier & Ives (Lithographer) Currier & Ives (Publisher)

Material: glass (material), lithography, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7567

Accession Number: 1949.456

Bow front Chest

Heppelwhite style. Swell front case enclosing four graduated drawers. Drawers have beaded edges and crossbanded inlaid borders of dark and light veneer; matching flame veneer front panels. Replaced Chippendale scrolled brass pulls with bail handles. Keyholes outlined with brass. Shaped front skirt i...

Date: 1785-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), veneering, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 7568

Accession Number: 1949.458

Easy Chair with Slipcover

Heppelwhite style. Wing chair is supported by wide block legs with added casters. Wide over-upholstered serpentine skirt. Arms extend straight out from back and are surmounted by the wings which have a serpentine top conforming with back. Upholstered in lozenged patterned beige cotton. Covered by a ...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, upholstery

GUSN: 7569

Accession Number: 1949.460AB

Night Stand

Federal period. Square case enclosing two veneered drawers with ebony string inlay. Molded round brass pulls with a central rosette. Straight rectangular legs supporting case are decorated with vertical panels and string inlay. Mid-length legs become ring turned and terminate in cylindrical feet. Le...

Date: ca. 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 7570

Accession Number: 1949.463

Work Table/Stand

Four slim turned and reeded legs which terminate in rectangular dies just below case. Dies extend up through octagonal case enclosing three gradutated drawers with circular brass muchroom pulls. Conforming octagonal walnut top overhangs slightly. Legs, case and drawers with curly maple veneer panels...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 7571

Accession Number: 1949.464

Charger

Round with face covered with orange glaze. Inscription in white/yellow slip inside squiggly lines. Tiny tooled notches to edge. Unglazed back.

Date: 1776-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, slip (clay), lead glaze

GUSN: 8504

Accession Number: 1991.717

Redware Jug

Small, globular-shaped with handle attached to neck. Incised band at shoulder and subtle foot. Covered overall with yellow glaze with touches of green and brown vertical markings.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8505

Accession Number: 1991.718

Pitcher

Barrel shape with outflaring rim, reeded strap handle applied at a slight angle. Covered with yellow glaze with brown and green markings. Small foot.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8506

Accession Number: 1991.719

Jug

Globular-shaped with small neck and shoulder- to-body strap handle. Covered overall with rich deep mottled green glaze of even thickness. Some narrow lightly incised bands towards top. Small foot.

Date: 1780-1850

Maker: Possibly

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

GUSN: 8507

Accession Number: 1991.720

Jug

Squat globular shape with small neck and shoulder-to-body strap handle. Covered with a rich deep-green glaze; somewhat mottled due to dripping. On an unglazed foot.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8508

Accession Number: 1991.721

Bean Pot with Lid

Squat globular shape. Short upturned collar; pouring lip. Fitted with replacement lid. Side strap handle (double reeded); rouletted band around shoulder. Covered overall with orange glaze and vertical dark brown markings. Lid darker orange/brown glaze; different texture.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8509

Accession Number: 1991.722AB

Redware Bean Pot with lid

Globular shape; straight collar and drop-in banded lid. Thick reeded strap handle and small outflared foot. Covered with orange/red glaze and dark brown splotches to the top half and handle. Lid: dark brown and black.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8510

Accession Number: 1991.723AB

Plate

Medium size, round with deep well. Face covered with rusty brown glaze; slip decoration in rings of wavy and straight lines; sunburst-like circles at center. Unglazed back.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: Possibly Brooks, Hervey (Maker) Possibly Brooks Pottery (Maker) Possibly Seymour Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), redware, slip (clay), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8511

Accession Number: 1991.724

Cooking pot

Squat globular shape with fitted domed lid with flange and large round knop. Large curved vertical handle attached to body. Covered with characteristic brown mottled flint enamel glaze over light ground.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8512

Accession Number: 1991.725AB

Flint Enamel Bowl

Cream-yellow ground and dark brown mottled glaze. Slanting tapered sides and rolled rim on a short outflared foot. Thickly potted.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8513

Accession Number: 1991.727

Flint Enamel Bowl

Medium size with sides rounded in to rolled foot. Covered all over with characteristic dark brown mottled glaze on cream/yellowish ground.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8514

Accession Number: 1991.728

Flinty Enamel Bowl

Small size with sides rounded in to rolled foot. Covered all over with characteristic dark brown mottled glaze on cream/yellowish ground.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8515

Accession Number: 1991.729

Teapot

Squat globular shape with high, outflared collar and flatish drop-in lid. Thick strap handle of squarish loop and crooked spout. Covered overall with pale olive-green glaze with yellow-orange, "Gonic"-style spots.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8516

Accession Number: 1991.730AB

Duck Decoy

Carved and painted duck with feet fastened to a board. Painted black and white with gold eyes and feet. Head with square insert.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Huey, George (Carver) Cogger, Henry (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 8517

Accession Number: 1991.731

Stick-up Decoy

On wooden stand. Turned inset head. Wing outlined in relief. Glass eyes and long carved peg bill. Painted in shades of gray and black to suggest natural coloring. Underside drilled with a hole, has original stick. Also has hole drilled in tail to tie together with rest of "rig".

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), paint (coating)

GUSN: 8518

Accession Number: 1991.732

Stick-up Decoy of a Black Necked Stilt

On wooden stand. Brown back with white spots. Small head, turned. Round insert head. Rectangular white patch on tail. Iron bill.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8519

Accession Number: 1991.733

Swan Weathervane

Swan roof ornament on carved base. Body whitewashed over green paint. Beak painted green. Nail and screw construction. Tack eyes.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8520

Accession Number: 1991.734

Bird carving

Small, carved in-the-round with wire legs. Painted in natural shades of yellow, brown and white. Mounted on twig set into a circular base.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8521

Accession Number: 1991.735

Bird carving

Small, carved in-the-round with wire legs. Painted in natural shades of tans, brown, white. Mounted on a twig and a turned wood base.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8522

Accession Number: 1991.736

Stool

High stool with four round, turned legs with tapering feet joined by doublebox stretchers; slightly splayed; Post ends extend above seat; Rush seat.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material), rush (material), weaving

GUSN: 8523

Accession Number: 1991.737

Redware Baking Cup

Straight tapering sides. Incised band around rim. Covered overall with mottled brown and greenish glaze. Bottom blackened; aged.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, lead glaze

GUSN: 8524

Accession Number: 1991.738.1

Redware Baking Cup

Straight tapering sides. Incised band around rim. Covered overall with mottled brown and greenish glaze. Bottom blackened; aged.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8525

Accession Number: 1991.738.2

Cupboard

Flat top on case with twenty-four drawers each with single turned pull in upper half; lower half has single side-hinged door with single turned pull opening to two shelves. Lower shelf extends beyond cupboard door. Held by shaped side boards; boot jack base.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8526

Accession Number: 1991.739

Fish Weathervane

Fish weathervane carved from one piece of wood. Eyes and gills are incised. Three metal fins above and below. The body is painted white. The head, fin and tails are black. The eye, gill, and mouth are painted red.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Parker, Alonzo (Carver)

Material: metal, carving (processes), pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 8527

Accession Number: 1991.740

Jack O'lantern Lantern

Pumpkin-shaped with small wooden handle. In two halves with eyes, nose and mouth stamped out. Tin candle holder inside attached to heavy metal wire. Traces of old orange paint.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 8528

Accession Number: 1991.741

Parasol in Case

Parasol: Green silk handsewn onto balene ribs. Handle: cherry, handcarved; decorative turnings and inlaid with two rings of ivory. Wire mechanism connects ribs to handle. Lower half of handle detachable with octagonal section ending in finial-type decoration. Case: All contained in linen case. Han...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: baleen, cherry (wood), hand sewing, inlay (process), ivory (tooth component), linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 8529

Accession Number: 1991.742

Sleigh bells

String of ten bells on leather strap. Wide handsewn strap; traditional buckle and keeper. Bells attached through slots; fastened by smaller leather piece strung through bell handles. Seven bells incised with decoration (see sketch on worksheet). Three plain bells. Nine bells have small lead ball in...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), incising, leather

GUSN: 8530

Accession Number: 1991.743

Basket

Deep woven splint basket with carved, bent wooden handle.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), splints (lighting devices), weaving

GUSN: 8531

Accession Number: 1991.744

Basket

Round and flat-rimmed. Splint woven basket with carved wooden handle and attaching loop.

Date: 1876-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), splints (lighting devices), weaving

GUSN: 8532

Accession Number: 1991.745

"J. Bartlett" Tavern Sign

Tavern sign: oval with raised edge; two twisted iron hangers at top. White background with black scroll at top. Below is a red-feathered eagle outlined in yellow with arrows and laurel sprigs in talons; a ribbon held in its beak. At bottom, a black band reading "J. Bartlett." From the Old Bartlett I...

Date: 1838

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 8533

Accession Number: 1991.746

Toy Redware Bowl

Semi-bulbous shape. Wide mouth with no cover; no handles. Rouletted band near top. Covered overall with orange/brick-red glaze except on slightly raised foot.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 8534

Accession Number: 1991.749

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