Historic New England

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18746

Accession Number: 1998.1449.7

Side chair

Side chair; part of a suite. Painted green with darker green striping and detail and landscape medallions at center of crest rail. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles joined at bottom to lower slat. Caned seat. Turned front legs and stretcher; back legs flared.

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18747

Accession Number: 1998.1449.8

Rocking chair

Cottage style rocking chair. Cane seat and lower back ; legs, stretchers, and rockers painted blue. Carved crest rail with four slender turned spindles connected at bottom to the top rail of the caned lower back. Curving stiles, caned seat, slight cabriole front legs, flat concave front stretcher...

Date: 1858

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18748

Accession Number: 1998.1448

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18749

Accession Number: 1998.1440.1

Rug

Floral hooked rug. Pale pink and lavender floral design. Border is darkest. Blue flower at each corner. 3 pink flowers on 2 sides. Central floral bunch, two blues, 4 pinks. Underside edge lined w/ cotton strip.

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hooking

GUSN: 18750

Accession Number: 1998.1440.2

Soap dish

Porcelain dish, irregularly shaped; white w/ gold edging and floral decoration w/ butterfly; 2 edges faintly engraved w/ foliate pattern; pink, blue, and brown floral branch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), handmade, painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18751

Accession Number: 1998.1441

Water pitcher

Earthenware water pitcher; white w/ pink floral decoration; transfer printed; paneled neck w/ scalloped top rim; foliate thumbrest on handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 18752

Accession Number: 1998.1442

Trunk

Canvas covered metal trunk w/ central lock and 2 metal handles on sides. Inside painted green.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18753

Accession Number: 1998.4743

Cape

Black cape covered w/ embroidered black lace and finished w/ ribbon around collar and to be tied in front. 4 hook and eyes in front for closure. Lace scalloped at bottom in 2 layers.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, lace (needlework), satin

GUSN: 18754

Accession Number: 1998.4740

Cape

Black ribbed wool cape w/ double lace edging and jet bead decoration along lace. 2 large, low armholes. Cape extends down in front. Ribbon inside lining to tie around waist. Black silk lining. 5 hook and eyes in front for closure.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 18755

Accession Number: 1998.4741

Cape

Black lace and satin cape. High neck w/ ribbon trim. Beadwork along chest and neckline. Front bow. Main body of cape made up of 2 layers of thick netting-like lace, scalloped edges. 2 long panels hang in front. 1 short panel in back w/ ribbons to attach to bodice and skirt. 8 hook and eyes in front ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18756

Accession Number: 1998.4742

Bodice

Black satin bodice w/ off-white cotton lining and white lace at cuffs. 10 button holes at front for closure, buttons missing. Some patches. Black ruffles at shoulders and at cuff.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18757

Accession Number: 1998.4744

Collar

Black collar w/ sheer ruffles around neckline and 2 sheer panels extending down front. One hook and eye in front for closure.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin

GUSN: 18758

Accession Number: 1998.4745

Jacket

Black satin jacket w/ cotton lining. V-shaped neckline w/ embroidered decoration. Embroidery also at cuffs. 4 cloth-covered buttons for front closure. Jacket extends beyond lining and splits into 4 panels. Ruffled shoulders.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Possibly James A. Houston Co. (Retailer)

Material: cotton (textile), machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18759

Accession Number: 1998.4746

Jacket

Black velvet jacket w/ gold silk lining. Ribbon around collar w/ 2 ties. Braided work trim at cuffs and down front, including 2 frogs in front for closure, also 4 hook and eyes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18760

Accession Number: 1998.4747

Bodice

Black bodice w/ various tucks (incl. 4 at shoulder and 4 at waistline) 12 hooks and eyes for front closure and 2 snaps to cover hooks and eyes. One hook and eye at sleeve, below extended cuff.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, machine sewing (technique), satin

GUSN: 18761

Accession Number: 1998.4748

Vest

Black velvet vest w/ all around braided trim and fringe (except at armholes). Black satin lining.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, satin, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18762

Accession Number: 1998.4749

Sheepskin

Sheep skin and wool, full body.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sheepskin

GUSN: 18763

Accession Number: 1998.4750

Vest

Black netting vest w/ lace trim around collar and velvet banding throughout.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: hand sewing, net (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 18764

Accession Number: 1998.4751

Saucer

Ironstone saucer; no pattern.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18965

Accession Number: 1998.1091.2

Saucer

Ironstone saucer; no pattern.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18966

Accession Number: 1998.1091.3

Eggcup

Ironstone eggcup; no decoration; cupped top w/ tapered middle and bell-shaped bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18967

Accession Number: 1998.1092.1

Eggcup

Ironstone eggcup; no decoration; cupped top w/ tapered middle and bell-shaped bottom.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18968

Accession Number: 1998.1092.2

Butter plate

Ironstone butter pat; no decoration.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18969

Accession Number: 1998.1093

Butter plate

Ironstone butter pat; no decoration.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: Meakin, James & George, 1851 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18970

Accession Number: 1998.1094

Teacup

Ironstone teacup w/ small handle; no decoration but slightly discolored; ring-like handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18971

Accession Number: 1998.1095.1

Teacup

Ironstone teacup w/ small handle; no decoration but slightly discolored; ring-like handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18972

Accession Number: 1998.1095.2

Pitcher

Pitcher w/ fluted body and white background w/ pink rose decoration; bulbous neck slightly tapering at bottom; ear-shaped handle; scalloped edges.

Date: 1918-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18973

Accession Number: 1998.1096

Platter

Oval ironstone platter decorated w/ flowers and foliage; mildly scalloped edges; 4 pink and green floral sprays at sides.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18974

Accession Number: 1998.1097

Pitcher

Small pitcher w/ painted blue floral design; rim and handle w/ blue band; relief arches and buttress-like designs on surface; base has 4 raised "feet".

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18975

Accession Number: 1998.1098

Vegetable dish

Rectangular vegetable dish w/ rounded corners; no decoration.

Date: 1887-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18976

Accession Number: 1998.1099

Coffee cup and saucer

Oversized coffeecup and saucer; peach-colored porcelain decorated in gold vines and blue flowers; "To My Mother" painted in gold; gilded edges; scalloped foot and foliated scroll handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18977

Accession Number: 1998.1100AB

Plate

Ironstone plate; no decoration.

Date: 1862-1891

Maker: Challinor, E. & C., 1862-1891 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18978

Accession Number: 1998.1101

Plate

Ironstone plate; no decoration; ivory coloration.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: C. A. & C. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18979

Accession Number: 1998.1102

Plate

Ironstone plate; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1883-1900

Maker: Johnson Bros. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18980

Accession Number: 1998.1103

Plate

Ironstone plate; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1860-1882

Maker: Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18981

Accession Number: 1998.1104

Plate

Parisian porcelain (ironstone) plate; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1861-1910

Maker: Henry Alcock & Company (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18982

Accession Number: 1998.1105

Plate

Ironstone plate; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18983

Accession Number: 1998.1106

Cup and saucer

Ironstone handleless cup and saucer; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: W.S. George Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18984

Accession Number: 1998.1107AB

Hot mat

Rattan hot mat; rectangular w/ rounded corners.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan, weaving

GUSN: 18985

Accession Number: 1998.1108

Platter

Ironstone rectangular platter w/ cut corners; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18986

Accession Number: 1998.1109

Fruit dish

White china(?) w/ gold band decoration around rim.

Date: 1916-1920

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18987

Accession Number: 1998.1110.1

Fruit dish

White china(?) w/ gold band decoration around rim.

Date: 1916-1920

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18988

Accession Number: 1998.1110.2

Saucer

White china(?) w/ gold band decoration around rim.

Date: 1916-1920

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18989

Accession Number: 1998.1110.3

Saucer

White china(?) w/ gold band decoration around rim.

Date: 1916-1920

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18990

Accession Number: 1998.1110.4

Saucer

White china(?) w/ gold band decoration around rim.

Date: 1916-1920

Maker: C.C. Thompson Pottery Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18991

Accession Number: 1998.1110.5

Saucer

Saucer w/ gold band decoration.

Date: 1912-1920

Maker: Meakin, James & George, 1851 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18992

Accession Number: 1998.1111

Tureen

Small ironstone tureen on stand with cover and ladle; relief foliate decoration on cover around handle and on sides of tureen body around ears.

Date: 1816

Maker: W. Davenport & Company (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 18993

Accession Number: 1998.1112A-D

Mold

Deep ironstone mold w/ flutes; white w/ no decoration.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 18994

Accession Number: 1998.1113

Caster set

Britannia caster set: stand and 5 cut glass bottles; grapevine decoration on stand; lobed base w/ cut-out design on holder. B & D) Taller bottles--both w/ metal lids. C) Smaller bottle w/ metal lid. E & F) Long neck bottles w/ glass stoppers.

Date: 1857-1862

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, cutting (dividing), embossing, glass (material)

GUSN: 18995

Accession Number: 1998.1114A-F

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