Historic New England

Corkscrew

Handle of curved antler w/ cylindrical silver cap on one end; pierced at center underside w/ steel shaft w/ spiraling "screw" end.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 50863

Accession Number: 1986.461

Mortar and pestle

A)--Mortar cylindrical form tapering at waist; turned w/ molded and incised banding; B)--Pestle w/ turned mushroom cap; finial on tapering stem and bulbous ovoid body.

Date: 1750-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: lignum vitae (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 50864

Accession Number: 1986.463AB

Hinged slant top lid w/ serpentine front on conforming box w/ molded base. String inlay in stripe pattern along lid edges and vertical edges of case. Interior of lid inlaid w/ star and outlined w/ striped "roped" pattern. Box interior fitted w/ slotted top. Brass ring and plate on lid front; brass l...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 50865

Accession Number: 1986.464

Candlestick

Squat form; flared lip on tulip shaped candle socket; round stepped base.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50866

Accession Number: 1986.465.1

Serving tray

Large oval form w/ rounded diamond diaper-patterned pierced rim w/ scalloped edge; painted black.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 50867

Accession Number: 1986.466

Planter

Rolled circular rim on slightly tapered straight sided basin w/ flat bottom. The sides hammered and decorated w/ 4 raised "arrowhead" like devices. The four scrolling "curli-cue" feet attached to sides by riveted "Y" shaped strapwork.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering, repoussé, riveting

GUSN: 50868

Accession Number: 1986.467

Tray

Wide, flared shaped rim w/ conforming well and flat face painted black and decorated w/ gilt at rolled edge; gilt scrolled devices on rim; the face decorated w/ gilt flowerheads.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50869

Accession Number: 1986.468

Candlestick

In uncolored glass w/ hexagonal bobeche on conforming urn-shape candle cup and baluster shaped standard; hexagonal base; 2-part molded.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50870

Accession Number: 1986.469.1

Charger

Circular form w/ simply molded edge on slightly flared rim; shallow well.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50871

Accession Number: 1986.470

Coffeepot

Tall tapering lobed form w/ conforming hinged domed lid w/ flower form ebony knop. The ebony "C" scroll handle w/ thumb spur and scrolled pewter terminals attached to body at stepped oval plates. The "S" shaped spout is fluted at lower half and has ridge and "U" shaped plate at back of wide lid. The...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Material: britannia metal, ebony (wood), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50872

Accession Number: 1986.471.1

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms and claw shaped bowls. Etched floral design.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 50873

Accession Number: 1986.472

Serving table

Rectangular top over upper case drop front raised on four columnar posts; lower section with shelf over single drawer; on turned feet.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50874

Accession Number: 1986.473

Charger

Circular form w/ deep well; wide rim w/ molded edge.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50875

Accession Number: 1986.474

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on inverted bell-shaped cup patterned w/ square and diamond motif and vertical "flame" devices on a hexagonal shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50876

Accession Number: 1986.475.1

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shape cup w/ band of leaves engraved below rim and slightly "panelled" interior; on a rod shaped stem and circular foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50877

Accession Number: 1986.476.1

Goblet

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating tulip-shaped vertically panelled cup; machine etched below rim w/ "rope" like banding in cable and trifid motif.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50878

Accession Number: 1986.477.1

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50879

Accession Number: 1986.478.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical form tapering to narrow base; the lower 4/5's of cup densely cut w/ pattern of hobstars, diamond patterned lozenges and miter cuts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50880

Accession Number: 1986.479.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical straight sided form w/ etched border of clover, medallions, leafy swirling tendrils, and pendants.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50881

Accession Number: 1986.480.1

Coffeepot

Cylindrical form narrows at shoulder to gadrooned neck ring; applied "C" shaped handle w/ foliate spur and "S" shaped spout w/ "curl" at lip. Molded base and hinged circular top w/ grape finial.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 50882

Accession Number: 1986.481

Bowl

Circular form w/ rolled rim over band of Islamic symbols (or letters) and gadrooned base; short circular foot. Tin over copper-- copper showing through in spots.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), repoussé, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50883

Accession Number: 1986.482

Coffeepot

Domed hinged lid w/ tulip-shaped finial pear-form body raised on 3 cast paw-shaped feet; w/ scrolled "C" shaped handle and slender, elongated "S" shaped spout.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: International Silver Company (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 50884

Accession Number: 1986.483

Bowl

Deep squat form w/ flared rim; molded band at mid-section; small molded foot.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50885

Accession Number: 1986.484

Ladle

Deep circular bowl w/ flat bottom on an arched handle w/ molded edges and pointed tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50886

Accession Number: 1986.486

Ladle

Shallow round bowl on arched, square, handle "notched" w/ 4 horizontal bands and flaring triangular tip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50887

Accession Number: 1986.488

Bowl

Wide circular mouth w/ flat molded lip on body w/ sharply tapering sides and small circular molded foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Potter Studio (Maker)

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

GUSN: 50888

Accession Number: 1986.489

Windsor chair

Windsor sidechair. One of a set of six. Step-down tablet crest with bamboo-carved stiles and six spindles; shaped plank seat; bamboo carved legs and stretchers; traces of old yellow paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50889

Accession Number: 1986.498.1

Dish

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating scalloped edge sides patterned w/ a daisy vine on a stippled ground enclosing a hexagonal base patterned w/ daisy and scrolled fronds on a stippled ground.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50890

Accession Number: 1986.489.1

Side chair

Side chair. Probably birch with original brown stain. Flattened serpentine crest rail over two serpentine slats; rush seat . Rests on straight front legs with beaded outer edge with box stretchers, the front of which has a beaded edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 50892

Accession Number: 1986.493

Casserole

Mexican redware casserole bowl and lid. Round, low form w/ loop ear handle to sides and lid, w/ stamped floral border pattern on sides and overall slip decoration in brown and cream floral and leaf design; w/ splashes of green lead glaze.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, redware, slip (clay), stamping (forming), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50893

Accession Number: 1986.494AB

Area rug

Rectangular flatweave coarse two tone wool yarn rug with abstract dark brown geometric designs with "Xs" and horns arranged within a border on a light brown/beige ground; fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50894

Accession Number: 1986.496.1

Area rug

Rectangular, flat weave; coarse two tone wool yarn. Abstract dark brown geometric designs; "X"s & "horns" arranged in border on light brown/beige ground. Fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50895

Accession Number: 1986.496.2

Area rug

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Native American (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50896

Accession Number: 1986.497.2

Cake plate

Each plate is of colorless glass. Cake plate w/ scalloped edge on wide rim patterned at underside w/ graduated recessed octagons and 4-pointed star devices centering circular face; impressed and frosted w/ sprigs of grapes.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50897

Accession Number: 1986.499.1

Dessert plate

Colorless glass; scalloped edge on wide rims patterned on underside w/ graduated recessed squares centering face w/ impressed and frosted cherry, apple, and grape sprigs.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50898

Accession Number: 1986.500.1

Syrup pitcher

Domed hinged pewter lid w/ thumb-piece and pewter collar on bulbous, uncolored glass. Body patterned overall w/ molded squares; flat bottom; "C" shape handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy), pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50899

Accession Number: 1986.501

Teapot

Undecorated octagonal-shaped w/ fluted lobes and splayed body on base; double band at top and high domed cover; also fluted and lobed w/ vegetal finial; hexagonal curved spout w/ applied fleur de lis; scrolling loop handle w/ applied fleur de lis thumbpiece.

Date: 1851

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 50900

Accession Number: 1986.503AB

Cup and saucer

A)Cup--Deep white panelled, circular body w/ scroll handle; straight, tall foot ring; the sides w/ applied lavender lustre sprigs. B)Saucer--Circular, dished saucer w/ molded panels centering lavender lustre sprigs.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50901

Accession Number: 1986.504AB

Tea plate

Octagonal lobed flaring rim edged in gilding; white ground w/ transfer-printed black image of "Lexington Monument, Peabody, Mass."

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50902

Accession Number: 1986.505

Beaker

Flaring clear glass panelled beaker w/ machine etched rose vines alternating w/ strapwork and bellflower motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50903

Accession Number: 1986.506

Vegetable dish cover

Stepped, octagonal domed form w/ flower form knop; transfer-printed around upper ogee-shaped dome w/ Chinoiserie motifs: crysanthemums, pagoda fretwork and figure w/ 2 buckets and a bone rim w/ fretwork, ribbons, and pagoda forms.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50904

Accession Number: 1986.507

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher; tapering w/ molded rope handle; dark green ground w/ relief band of grape vines at top and classical figures and putti w/ trees below.

Date: 1901 ?-1903 ?

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50905

Accession Number: 1986.508

Bouillon cup and saucer

Mismatched; two handled white flaring cup; gilded handles and bands around foot and middle; inside rim has impressed gilded band with sunburst and scroll pattern; dished saucer with impressed gilded guilloche band around well and rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Martin (Manufacturer) D & Co. (Vendor) L. Bernardaud & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50906

Accession Number: 1986.509AB

Platter

Elongated octagonal form w/ canted rim; conforming cavetto transfer-printed in deep cobalt w/ Chinoiserie scene w/ pagoda, trees, fretwork fence and figure w/ a flag on face; the rim w/ floral sprays.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, J. & G., 1839-1846 (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50907

Accession Number: 1986.510

Dessert plate

Polygonal panelled rim; circular face printed w/ Chinoiserie scene of gnarly trees, pagodas, and people in boats; the rim decorated w/ floral sprays and scrolling border; very dark flow blue.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: Jacob Furnival & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50908

Accession Number: 1986.511

Silhouette

A hollow cut, shoulder length profile of a small boy. It is backed with black paper and stamped with gilt metal. It is in a rectangular frame with an oval opening.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), gilding, metal, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 51061

Accession Number: 1986.694

Silhouette

A hollow cut, bust length profile of a little girl, facing left. It is backed with black fabric and her hair and bodice are heightened in pencil and ink. It is in a simple bolection molded black frame.

Date: 1810-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, cutting (dividing), graphite (mineral), ink, paper (fiber product), pencils (drawing and writing equipment), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51062

Accession Number: 1986.695

Potpourri Jar

Flared round bowl-shaped jar. It has a white ground with double green rim stripes and a floral decoration around the sides. It is marked on the bottom in black underglaze.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), underglazing, ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 51063

Accession Number: 1986.697A

Photograph

A black and white, bust length, studio photograph of a middle age woman (Amelia Little). She is wearing a white pleated front blouse and a pearl choker. The corners are mounted to a cardboard mat.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 51064

Accession Number: 1986.703

Travel Clock

A square medium blue leather covered case, that is fitted with a square faced clock with Arabic numerals and enameled hands.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather

GUSN: 51065

Accession Number: 1986.704

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