Historic New England

Wallpapered board

Board with tongue and groove edges and two layers of wallpaper. First (earliest) layer is a block printed floral design, printed in irise blue and brown over white on ungrounded paper. Design consists of large six-petalled flowers; each petal contains a foliate design. Around the flowers are meander...

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, softwood, carving (processes)

GUSN: 47780

Accession Number: 1969.414C

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 47781

Accession Number: 1969.415

Ingrain Carpet Fragment

Fragment of pieced carpeting with repeating large scale motifs of foliate medallion alternating with eight point star; floral center within octagon border. Polychromatic uneven striped border.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47782

Accession Number: 1969.420A

Ingrain Carpet

Pieced carpeting. Predominantly red with repeating motifs of starburst within octagon alternating with foliated cross; both within ground of leaves and vermiculi in cream, greens and golds.

Date: 1860-1895

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47783

Accession Number: 1969.421

Ingrain Carpet

Rectangular, large scale; naturalistic leaves on polychromatic woven stripe ground.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47784

Accession Number: 1969.422

Ingrain Carpet

Rectangular with partial pattern of diamonds creating floral and bar cross on ground of woven stripes; shades of green. Detailing: red. Attached to carpet several fragments of roller printed floral print of light, large scale flowers on brown ground.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, jacquard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 47785

Accession Number: 1969.424

Floorcloth

Cotton and gesso with red, yellow, green, and brown decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), gesso

GUSN: 47786

Accession Number: 1969.426

Grass Matting

Probalby a shipping bale cover. Stamp reads: KANE No. 34 Extra Quality Fancy Cotton Warp Matting Japan.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 47787

Accession Number: 1969.429

Shawl

Cream ground - cross-bar motif created by weave overprinted with floral border of green leaves, pink flowers, brown branches; center printed with sprigs of pink and green; delicate sparse tied-on, knotted silk fringe.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47789

Accession Number: 1969.431

NeedleworkTowel Rack

Carved wooden towel rack with Berlin woolwork embroidery; monochromatic yellow-green on ivory ground; Greek key border and initials; foliage design in carving; two towel rods; gilt interior molding around needlework.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 47790

Accession Number: 1969.432

Footstool

No description

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), turkeywork (textile material), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 47791

Accession Number: 1969.433

Snuffbox

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47792

Accession Number: 1969.434AB

Box

Wood box containing pins.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 47793

Accession Number: 1969.435

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 47794

Accession Number: 1969.437

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 47795

Accession Number: 1969.438

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 47796

Accession Number: 1969.439

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47797

Accession Number: 1969.440

Spectacles and Case

Metal spectacles [.1] and a black lacquer case [.2] with gold accents and fabric interior. Oval lenses. Scroll bridge. Straight side arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 47798

Accession Number: 1969.441.1-.2

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 47799

Accession Number: 1969.442

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 47800

Accession Number: 1969.443

Pince-nez and Case

Tortoise shell pince-nez [.1] and a leather case with a diamond and foliate pattern[.2]. C Spring style.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, leather

GUSN: 47801

Accession Number: 1969.444.1-.2

Eyeglass Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47802

Accession Number: 1969.445

Wallpaper on plaster

Piece of wallpaper on lath and plaster. Large floral and foliate in green flock on gray ground.

Date: ca. 1820.

Maker: unknown

Material: wallpapers, paper (fiber product), flocking, fibrous plaster, lath, softwood

GUSN: 47803

Accession Number: 1969.452

Wallpapered board

Piece of wallpaper on a board. Striped pattern. One stripe composed of vertical bands of small x designs; other stripe is two bands of stylized wheat or berry sprig motifs. Stripes separated by small stripe of ovals and dots. Block printed in blue on ungrounded paper. Evidence of lath and plaster ap...

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 47804

Accession Number: 1969.453

Cheese Knife

Silver cheese knife with a rounded handle and a notched blade.

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48025

Accession Number: 1969.754

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a rounded spatulate handle and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48026

Accession Number: 1969.755

Saltcellar

Silver oval saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Four feet with a pierced foliate and putti design.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48027

Accession Number: 1969.756.1AB

Salt Cellar

Ram's feet; round; scalloped fluted edges.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48029

Accession Number: 1969.759A

Napkin Ring

Concave circular.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48030

Accession Number: 1969.760

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon. Rounded handle with a pointed oval bowl. Foliate design.

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48031

Accession Number: 1969.761

Cream Pitcher

Silver cream pitcher with an "s" shaped handle and a pointed spout. Garland design on the body.

Date: 1875-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48032

Accession Number: 1969.764

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a pierced shallow bowl and a bent spout.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48033

Accession Number: 1969.765AB

Corkscrew

No description

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48034

Accession Number: 1969.766A-C

Burner

Fluted columns supporting circular body; handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, fruitwood, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48035

Accession Number: 1969.3636A-C

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48036

Accession Number: 1969.3638

Miniature

Urn-shaped body with elongated C-curve handle.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: Boyer, Daniel, 1725-1779 (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48037

Accession Number: 1969.3639

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Oval handle with a twist shaft and circular bowl.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48038

Accession Number: 1969.3640

Chocolate Pot

Silver chocolate pot, pear shape with three feet; wooden handle perpendicular to spout; finial swivels on hinge.

Maker: unknown

Material: coin silver, fruitwood, wood (plant material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48039

Accession Number: 1969.3642A-C

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with an upturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48040

Accession Number: 1969.3643

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with a downturned fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: Elkington & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48041

Accession Number: 1969.3644

Chafing Dish

Round with 3 cabriole legs; wooden handles; finial. With original instruction book, tag.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Manning, Bowman & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: fruitwood, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48042

Accession Number: 1969.3645A-E

Lemonade Spoon

Silver lemonade spoon. Oval handle with a twist stem. Oval bowl.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48043

Accession Number: 1969.3646

Candlesnuffer

Silver candlesnuffer. Straight arms, circular finger rings, and a central pivot with a beaded design. Flat bowls with serrated arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48044

Accession Number: 1969.3647

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with an upturned round handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48045

Accession Number: 1969.3648

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rounded spatulate handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48046

Accession Number: 1969.3649

Knives

Silver knife with a pointed oval blade and handle separated by a grooved band.

Maker: Rogers Bros.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48048

Accession Number: 1969.3650.1-.6

Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Pastoral scene adorns the oval bowl and scrolls embellish the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48049

Accession Number: 1969.3651

Spoon

A pair of silver spoons with ornate handles and oval bowls.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48050

Accession Number: 1969.3652.1-.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Greek key design with a shovel bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48051

Accession Number: 1969.3653.1

Chocolate Pot

Pear-shaped, fluted body with 4 feet.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, fruitwood, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48052

Accession Number: 1969.3654

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