Graduated set of 7 turquoise enamelware basins with white interior, #145 series sizes 18,20,22,26,28,30,31.
Date: ca. 1900
Maker: Elite (Maker)
Material: enamel paint, steel (alloy)
GUSN: 24940
Accession Number: 1998.5965.5
GUSN: 24941
Accession Number: 1998.5965.6
GUSN: 24942
Accession Number: 1998.5965.7
Straight-sided turquoise enamelware 4-cup measure, wrap-around spout.
GUSN: 24943
Accession Number: 1998.5966
Large turquoise enamelware covered kettle with white interior, wire handle with wooden grip.
Maker: Probably Elite (Maker)
GUSN: 24944
Accession Number: 1998.5967AB
Small tapered turquoise "agateware" coffeepot with blue rim and white interior, v spout, and tin hinged lid with swirl pattern.
Maker: unknown
Material: enamel paint, tin (metal)
GUSN: 24945
Accession Number: 1998.5968
Green, enamelware pitcher with tan interior and inset lid.
Date: 1930
Material: steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating)
GUSN: 24946
Accession Number: 1998.5969AB
"Blue Whirl" stainless steel eggbeater with green plastic handle and grip; new, in original blue box; original shipping label and charge invoice, signed S.M. Field, dated 10/5.
Maker: Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. (Maker)
Material: plastic (organic material), stainless steel
GUSN: 24947
Accession Number: 1998.5970AB
Mechanical eggbeater with 2 beaters, gear with large sprockets, and spiral wire grip.
Date: 1915
Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)
Material: aluminum (metal)
GUSN: 24948
Accession Number: 1998.5971
Small round, ball-shaped teapot with domed, hinged lid with ornament on top; globular makeshift wooden handle, straight spout.
Date: 1750-1770
Material: pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)
GUSN: 24949
Accession Number: 1918.1655
Piece from a dinner set. Stand for a sauce boat. White clay body w/ pearl blue glaze. Underglaze of brown transfer printed decoration in pattern called "Carolina/ R. Hall" (printed on body in brown). Features border of rococo-type cartouches w/ berry motif and striped diapers. Platter: shaped rectan...
Date: ca. 1840
Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)
Material: earthenware, transfer printing
GUSN: 24950
Accession Number: 1985.176.2
Light muddy blue or neoclassical blue colored clay body w/ clear glaze on inside. Matte exterior. Squat circular molded body w/ circular foot ring. Applied sprigs of white clay, alternating fern, leaf and bluebell motif. Applied C-scroll handle. Wide circular mouth w/ triangular spout. Lid missing.
Date: ca. 1875
Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes
GUSN: 24951
Accession Number: 1985.179
Off-white exterior; brown interior.
Material: shell (animal material)
GUSN: 24952
Accession Number: 1985.180
Plain, rectangular mahogany box with brass escutcheon and ring hanger which opens on hinged lid to compartmented watercolor paintbox. Blocks of various dry watercolors and two cavities for water bowls (one missing). Paper label reads: "Superior London Made Water Colors Warranted Soft & Brilliant."
Date: 1825-1875
Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)
GUSN: 24953
Accession Number: 1985.181AB
White clay body w/ modified celadon glaze. Slightly swelled cylindrical jar form, rounding shoulders and terminating at short cylindrical neck w/ simple round mouth. Flat recessed bottom. Underglaze blue "willow" pattern, broadly painted w/ boats on water and horse and tree scenic motif. Neck area w...
Date: 1830-1870
Material: porcelain
GUSN: 24954
Accession Number: 1985.182AB
Portrait of Henry Colman; head and shoulders view of young man wearing a dress coat. Molded mahogany frame.
Date: 1850-1900
Material: paper (fiber product)
GUSN: 24955
Accession Number: 1985.183
Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.
Date: 1790-1830
Material: lead glass, glass (material)
GUSN: 24956
Accession Number: 1985.184.1
GUSN: 24957
Accession Number: 1985.184.2
GUSN: 24958
Accession Number: 1985.184.3
GUSN: 24959
Accession Number: 1985.184.4
Thin-walled, colorless blown glass body. Round body slightly tapered to rounded shoulders and thin cylindrical neck w/ flat circular mouth w/ lip. Flat bottom w/ polished pontil (traces of which remain). Gilt decoration on body w/ chain and ribbon banding w/ floral swag. Free blown flat oval stopper...
Date: 1790-1815
Material: glass (material)
GUSN: 24960
Accession Number: 1985.185AB
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a cameo pin. Plain brown dress with white collar; head and shoulders view. Indecipherable pencil inscription on back. Richly molded gesso and gilt frame.
Date: 1800-1900
Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)
GUSN: 24961
Accession Number: 1985.186
Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass formin...
Date: 1890-1910
Material: brass (alloy), jade (rock)
GUSN: 24962
Accession Number: 1985.187
C-shaped fender w/ thin vertical rods and four supporting horizontal rods. Scalloped motif at top w/ curved brass molding above.
Date: 1750-1800
Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)
GUSN: 24963
Accession Number: 1985.188
Rectangular frame covered in brown silk. Oval cutout with brass molding. Head and shoulders miniature of unidentified woman wearing hat with blue flowers.
Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component), metal, silk (textile)
GUSN: 24964
Accession Number: 1985.189
White tin glaze on buff colored clay body. Square. Cobalt-blue hand-painted decoration featuring biblical scenes, primarily from the life of Christ. 22 complete and three partial tiles in situ. Scenes include: 1) Jonah and the whale; 2) Christ preaching in the temple; 3) Christ carrying the cross; 4...
Date: ca. 1780
Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)
GUSN: 24965
Accession Number: 1985.190
Rectangular top w/ canted corners supported by vase and ring turned baluster w/ tripod base. The legs are modified cyma curves w/ scrolled-under feet. Table appears to be put together from parts of two different tables, married at a later date. Probably originally a tip-top stand.
Date: 1800-1850
Material: mahogany (wood)
GUSN: 24966
Accession Number: 1985.402
Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ shaped edge featuring double cymas or invected corners. Wide flat rim. Deep oval well. Flat bottom. Unmarked.
Date: ca. 1830
Material: creamware
GUSN: 24967
Accession Number: 1928.673
Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ molded shaped edge w/ double cyma or bracket curves at each corner. Wide, very slightly dished rim. Deep oval well. Stilt marks on bottom. Unmarked.
Date: 1765-1800
GUSN: 24968
Accession Number: 1928.674
White clay body w/ bluish-white glaze. Deep circular bowl form tapering to a high circular foot ring. Simple C-shaped handle (missing). Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration in "willow" pattern, featuring a simple grass sprig in well w/ broadly executed Canton border. Exterior decorated w/ bridg...
Date: 1880-1900
Material: porcelain, willow (wood)
GUSN: 24969
Accession Number: 1985.178
Small, wooden boat-shaped dish with brown lacquer bottom, red lacquer interior and exterior covered with woven straw. Canted sides with crescent-shaped cut out handles.
Date: 1875-1900
Material: lacquer (coating), straw (plant material), weaving, wood (plant material)
GUSN: 24970
Accession Number: 1912.130
Tall, cylindrical basket with body that bows out slightly. Flat, round lid slotted to slide up and down carved wood bail handle. Checkered weave body, radial weave lid.
Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)
GUSN: 24971
Accession Number: 1917.1258AB
Drop-leaf table. Mahogany with hard maple hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular table top with rectangular leaves. Two swing legs open to suppoprt leaves. Top and leaves each composed of one board. Thin hinge rails with two blocks set between each. Apron has double cyma-...
Date: 1760-1775
Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)
GUSN: 24822
Accession Number: 1963.110
Wide double cyma chair rail w/ broad vaseform splat. Stile curve down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horsehair upholstered center and slight flare up at the end. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared. Green upholstered seats.
Date: 1830-1850
Material: mahogany (wood), veneering
GUSN: 24823
Accession Number: 1963.114A
GUSN: 24824
Accession Number: 1963.114B
Card table. Mahogany veneer. Rectangular table top turns ninety degrees on pedestal base to open. Top has molded edge above faceted pedestal with collar at base. Concave and serpentine X-shaped base with four scrolled feet on corners. Casters added.
Material: mahogany (wood), veneer
GUSN: 24825
Accession Number: 1963.116
Oriental woodblock of pheasant beneath a flowering tree done in blue and red on white background. Framed in plexiglass and acid-free rag board.
Date: 1800-1899
GUSN: 24826
Accession Number: 1968.107
Wide curve top chair rail w/ broad vase-form splat. Stiles curved down toward seat w/ narrow rails framing horse hair upholstered center and slight flare up at the ends. Front legs are simple cabriole and back legs are slightly flared.
GUSN: 24827
Accession Number: 1985.131.1
GUSN: 24828
Accession Number: 1985.131.2
Bent conical nozzle w/ multiple incised lines. 2 spade shaped paddles, one w/ leather "V" shaped leather tip outlined in tacks. Small air hole on reverse side. Maroon leather bellows attached w/ tacks.
Date: 1840-1870
Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)
GUSN: 24829
Accession Number: 1985.132
Lithograph of Nathaniel Coffin; deeply molded gilt frame; glass; "G. Stuart, Pinx/ R. Peale, Del./ Nathaniel Coffin, M.D.,/ Lith. of Pendleton".
Maker: Stuart, Gilbert (Artist) Possibly Peale, R. (Designer) Pendleton's (Lithographer)
GUSN: 24830
Accession Number: 1985.133
White box w/ silk top and sides made of gridded paper embroidered w/ beads and silk thread. Initials "SBC" embroidered in beads on one side. Interior of white silk.
Date: 1825-1840
Maker: Possibly Coffin, Sarah (Bartlett), 1732-1798 (Maker)
Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), cardboard, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)
GUSN: 24831
Accession Number: 1985.134
Conch shell; pink-rimmed interior.
GUSN: 24832
Accession Number: 1985.135
52 playing cards; green patterned bank; multi-colored; labeled: "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ 18(?) BEEKMAN STREET/ NEW YORK".
Maker: Dougherty, A., 1885 (Maker)
GUSN: 24833
Accession Number: 1985.136
52 playing cards; multi-colored. Labeled, "EXCELSIOR/ A. DOUGHERTY/ MANUFACTURER/ NEW YORK." Red patterned back.
GUSN: 24834
Accession Number: 1985.137
39 religious cards. Gilt border w/ embossed white floral decoration. Multi-colored picture at top; verse at bottom.
GUSN: 24835
Accession Number: 1985.138
"Eastern Stage Company" wood block die and corresponding print on paper.
Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)
GUSN: 24836
Accession Number: 1985.139AB
Cross-section of branch w/ Arabic inscription and drawing on both sides.
Material: olive (wood)
GUSN: 24837
Accession Number: 1985.140
Wood block w/ incised 5-pointed star.
Material: pine (wood)
GUSN: 24838
Accession Number: 1985.141
Heavy mold-blown glas inkwell. Bottom label reads, "Patd Nov--1876." Cork plug w/ leather cover.
GUSN: 24839
Accession Number: 1985.142AB