Historic New England

Butter Dish

White clay body with colorless glaze. Dome shaped cover with applied shaped and molded handle. Circular dish with wide flat rim canting to deep circular well with flange to receive cover. Both with decal-type borders of transfer printed decoration of naturalistically rendered roses and greenery.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: Hughes Fenton China (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 63997

Accession Number: 1970.760

Napkin Ring

White clay body with colorless glaze. Cylindrical ring with octagonal faceted exterior. Gray transfer printed decoration in Ice Rose pattern, featuring pastel blue roses crossed at stems.

Date: 1963-1970

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 63998

Accession Number: 1970.761

Eggcup

In the Vieux Paris style. White clay body with colorless glaze. Deep cylindrical bowl form, rounded at bottom and tapering to a domed circular foot with a single step. Gilt hands at foot and at rim.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 63999

Accession Number: 1970.762

Pickle Dish

Colorless mold-blown body. Circular dished bowl with cut fan motif at sides forming a scalloped tip. Cut diamonds and star at bottom center. Applied thick C-shaped handle at one side.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 64000

Accession Number: 1970.763

Dish

Part of a set of four small dishes. White clay body with colorless glaze. Stylized yellow flowers, signed CAB 1887. Shallow circular bowl form with scalloped edge with pierced handles at sides. Each with hand painted decoration of different design.

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Carolyn (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 64001

Accession Number: 1970.764.1

Dish

Part of a set of four small dishes. White clay body with colorless glaze. Small blue floral sprigs, signed CAB 1887 Shallow circular bowl form with scalloped edge with pierced handles at sides. Each with hand painted decoration of different design.

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Carolyn (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 64002

Accession Number: 1970.764.2

Dish

Part of a set of four small dishes. White clay body with colorless glaze. Rose bud motif, signed CAB 1887. Shallow circular bowl form with scalloped edge with pierced handles at sides. Each with hand painted decoration of different design.

Date: 1885-1887

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Carolyn (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 64003

Accession Number: 1970.764.3

Dish

Part of a set of four small dishes. White clay body with colorless glaze. Brown tone stylized scrolling vine, signed CAB 1888. Shallow circular bowl form with scalloped edge with pierced handles at sides. Each with hand painted decoration of different design.

Date: 1885-1888

Maker: Possibly Bowen, Carolyn (Painter)

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 64004

Accession Number: 1970.764.4

Plate

Colorless glass body. Circular form with wide rim canting up sharply from circular well. Multifaceted with lotus petal like scalloped edge. Bottom is cut with diamond pattern, each enclosing a small star with a large star at center. Diamonds and facets are outlined with mustard colored flashed decor...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), flashing (glassworking), glass (material)

GUSN: 64005

Accession Number: 1970.765

Demitasse Cup

Cup. Deep bowl form tapering to a circular bottom C-shaped handle. Gilt edge with scalloped border decoration. Painted enamel floral decoration of wheat sprig with purple floral sprig.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64006

Accession Number: 1970.766.1

Demitasse Cup

Cup. Deep bowl form tapering to a circular bottom C-shaped handle. Gilt edge with scalloped border decoration. Painted enamel blue morning glories, purple bellflowers, and wheat sprig.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64007

Accession Number: 1970.766.2

Demitasse Saucer

Saucer. Circular with slightly dished shaped. Gilt edge with purple flower and wheat sprig decoration. Each impressed 179

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64008

Accession Number: 1970.766.3

Demitasse Saucer

Saucer. Circular with slightly dished shaped. Gilt edge with purple flower and wheat sprig decoration. Each impressed 179

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64009

Accession Number: 1970.766.4

Demitasse Saucer

Saucer. Circular with slightly dished shaped. Gilt edge with red poppy and wheat sprig decoration. Each impressed 179

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64010

Accession Number: 1970.766.5

Demitasse Saucer

Saucer. Circular with slightly dished shaped. Gilt edge with pink daisies and wheat sprig decoration. Each impressed 179

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64011

Accession Number: 1970.766.6

Demitasse Saucer

Saucer. Circular with slightly dished shaped. Gilt edge with bluebells, brown flowers and wheat sprig decoration. Each impressed 179

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 64012

Accession Number: 1970.766.7

Vase

Molded white clay body with colorless glass. Jug vase form with spherical body to circular foot, surmounted by conical neck flaring to a wide circular mouth. Neck is ribbed. Squared handle at side. Overall painted decoration of pale blue ground under glaze with over glazed enamel wash decoration of ...

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64013

Accession Number: 1970.767

Coffeepot

Cylindrical form swelling at bottom to bulbous or bombe-type body with circular foot ring. Circular mouth with triangular spout, the whole with faintly defined lip ring. C-shaped scroll handle at back. Small polychrome floral sprigs of pansy, rose, and violet flowers. Flat circular lid with button k...

Date: 1925

Maker: Minton's (Maker)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 64014

Accession Number: 1970.768

Salt Dish

Four part molded pressed glass body; colorless. Tri-lobed and scalloped edge on circular mouth of deep bowl. Canted faceted high circular foot. Bowl has pressed design of stars, diapers and fans imitating cut glass of the brilliant type.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 64015

Accession Number: 1970.769.1

Salt Dish

Four part molded pressed glass body; colorless. Tri-lobed and scalloped edge on circular mouth of deep bowl. Canted faceted high circular foot. Bowl has pressed design of stars, diapers and fans imitating cut glass of the brilliant type.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 64016

Accession Number: 1970.769.2

Demitasse Saucer

White clay body with white or colorless glaze. Shallow circular shape with very light foot ring. Rim with slight flare to edge; small cut ring. Gilt line borders. Three stylized simple sprigs decorate rim (1 blue, 1 purple, 1 rose).

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 64017

Accession Number: 1970.770

Plate

One of a set of four bread or dessert plates. White clay body with colorless glaze. Square form with canted corners; molded to appear that the corners are folded over. Square flat well with straight sides or rim, canted outward. Machine painted rim decoration of grey diaper-like repeating stripes fe...

Date: 1900

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64018

Accession Number: 1970.771.1

Plate

One of a set of four bread or dessert plates. White clay body with colorless glaze. Square form with canted corners; molded to appear that the corners are folded over. Square flat well with straight sides or rim, canted outward. Machine painted rim decoration of grey diaper-like repeating stripes fe...

Date: 1900

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64019

Accession Number: 1970.771.2

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"; ribbon

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63519

Accession Number: 1987.944.1

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"; ribbon

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63520

Accession Number: 1987.944.2

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63521

Accession Number: 1987.944.3

Fireplace Shovel

Straight cylindrical hndl; dished scoop; bell finial on orb.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63522

Accession Number: 1987.919.1

Fireplace Tongs

Straight cylindrical hndl; thin bent brass clamp; knop finial; hook

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63523

Accession Number: 1987.919.2

Fireplace Poker

Brass shaft with steel rod attached; square in section.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63524

Accession Number: 1987.919.3

Stand

Circular with stepped outer rim; dished ctr; 3vertical posts; ball couplng

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63525

Accession Number: 1987.919.4

Carpet

Turq, yelw, red, brown; beige ground; rptng. geometric pattern

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 63526

Accession Number: 1987.920.1

Fireplace Brush

Gilt handle & shaft; growling chinese dog's head; red bristles.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63527

Accession Number: 1948.245

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63528

Accession Number: 1987.921.1A-D

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63529

Accession Number: 1987.921.2A-D

Andiron

Turned & facetted post&7stand; octag. base form; iron billet bar

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 63530

Accession Number: 1948.246.1

Ashtray

Colorless; circular; 5 tabs from rim to rest cigs; star base; fluted

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 63531

Accession Number: 1987.943

Mantel Clock

Arched; half round molding; two ogee mlod. glazed panels; pendulum below

Date: 1857

Maker: Elias Ingraham & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63532

Accession Number: 1987.942

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63533

Accession Number: 1987.941.1

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63534

Accession Number: 1987.941.2

Side Chair

Rounded crest; shaped stiles; vase splat; cabrl. legs; claw & ball

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63535

Accession Number: 1987.940

Armchair

Round crest; shapd. stiles; vase splat; yelw. seat; shells at knee

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63536

Accession Number: 1987.939

Table

Rectangular; 4 straight legs; inlay bands of lighter wood; 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63537

Accession Number: 1987.938

Tilt-top Table

Circular; trestle base; hinged semi-circular shelf below; cntrl. crosspc

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63538

Accession Number: 1987.937

Drop-front Desk

Slanted hinged lid; 2 slides; drawers, cubbies; inlay on surface

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63539

Accession Number: 1987.936

Table

Circular top; square pedestal with block; chevron dk & lt. inlay border

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63540

Accession Number: 1987.935

Drop-leaf Table

2 tiered trestle base; with 1turned stretcher; swinging bars & legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63542

Accession Number: 1987.933

Sofa

Assymetrical daybed. Scrolled head is higher than foot. Scrolled feet. Yellow.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63543

Accession Number: 1987.932

Display Case

Wood frame with four rounded glass panels, a quatrefoil top, and cabriole legs.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63545

Accession Number: 1987.1484

Washstand

Tripod base; circular shelf with triangular lower shelf; swan's head feet

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63684

Accession Number: 1948.232

Bathtub

Circular; lt. blue int, beige under; angeld rim; ledge with funnel below

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63685

Accession Number: 1987.880

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