Historic New England

Tile

Square, olive green, brown glazed, decorative ceramic tile; relief floral design centered on the front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46240

Accession Number: 1959.521L

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Monochromatic, with black thread used for lettering and cross stitched border. Alphabets: #1 missing J,U

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46242

Accession Number: 1959.741

Large scale vase of flowers at center. Alphabet worked at bottom left. Unfinished; probably made just for practice. Natural linen ground, horizontal rectangle. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 "A-Y", #2 "A-O", missing "J".

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46243

Accession Number: 1959.742

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Sampler on natural linen ground. Geometric border. Alphabet at top, in cream and green against dark brown cross stitch background. Rows of geometric diamond and half diamond embroidery, floral embroidery at bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 jumbled letters; Numbers: "1-...

Date: 1800

Maker: Chase, Sally, 1793- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46244

Accession Number: 1959.743

Dress and Capelet

A=Dress; B=Capelet. A=Dress - Cream wool with woven cream silk check and printed with floral trail and floral sprays; "v" neckline with appliqued tucked panel with pleats at pointed waist. Long fitted sleeves edged with cotton net; piping at waist, center front and neckline; cartridge pleats all a...

Date: 1843-1847

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 46249

Accession Number: 1959.1213AB

Quilt

Central white block; pieced pink printed cotton ten-pointed star in center; twelve, eight- pointed stars of pink printed cotton within blocks along edge of panel. Outside panel nine successive borders of alternating red and brown spot motifs, vermicular chain in red and brown on white, and same brow...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, piecing, quilting

GUSN: 46252

Accession Number: 1959.1216

Bedspread

T-shaped, white; candlewicking design of thick, tufted, undulating vine; leafy sprigs and flowers around center motif of flowering plant in handled urn surrounded by tufted dots.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), stitching, textiles, whitework

GUSN: 46253

Accession Number: 1959.1218

Skirt

White cotton ground printed with lattice geometric stripe pattern in light and dark blue; self waistband, no fastening; 2 rows of dark blue silk ribbon above hem; pocket at right side; smooth front, cartridge pleat at back, slight train; hem lined with white cotton and bound with blue wool tape.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 46255

Accession Number: 1959.1220A

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown stockings; plain; ribbed top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 46256

Accession Number: 1959.1221AB

Bedspread

White cotton candlewock bedspread.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), ruffle, whitework

GUSN: 46257

Accession Number: 1959.1222

Bedspread

White spread, woven raised candlewicking-like designs of sawtooth edged [symbols]; rococco-like scrolling flowers, above; points in field of dot-line diamonds, below; stars, center. Sides and bottom flaps: large scrolling rococco leaves with rows of leaves along edge with zig-zag border; drawstring ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, machine-made, whitework

GUSN: 46258

Accession Number: 1959.1223

Mug

Round, slightly flared up to lip. S-curve handle. Older worksheet in museum file mentions B: white bag marked "Mug A. B. B".

Date: 1838-1848

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47994

Accession Number: 1969.722

Mug

Round with applied banding; loopy C-curve handle.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47995

Accession Number: 1969.723

Mug

12-sided; flat, angular handle.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Lows, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47996

Accession Number: 1969.724

Cream Pitcher

No description

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47997

Accession Number: 1969.725A

Caudle Cup

Bulbous body with 2 flared C-curve handles; round foot.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47998

Accession Number: 1969.726

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with six ball feet, a circular body, and a Greek key design.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47999

Accession Number: 1969.727.1

Salt or Pepper Shaker

Square base; urn-shaped body. See also older worksheet in museum file.

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48000

Accession Number: 1969.729.1

Mug

Round body with simple C-curve handle.

Date: 1873

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48001

Accession Number: 1969.730

Cup

Raised ovoid body with cast hollow C handle. Applied hammered splayed foot.

Date: 1838-1845

Maker: Davis, Palmer & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48002

Accession Number: 1969.731

Chalice

Silver chalice with circular foot. Plain cup with hammered gilt interior.

Date: 1797-1798

Maker: Hennell, Robert, I, 1741-1811 (Silversmith) Hennell, David, II, 1767-1829 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48003

Accession Number: 1969.732.1

Chalice

Silver footed chalice with a conical bowl and a thin stem. Foliate, grape, and vine motif.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Ball, Tompkins & Black (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48004

Accession Number: 1969.733.1

Basket

Crossed bottom; 4 ball feet; pierced sides, handle; oval.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: George A. Henckel & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48005

Accession Number: 1969.734

Coffeepot

Straight tapering sides, flat bottom, band on bottom forming foot. Scrolled wooden handle with scroll handle sockets. Top, hinged to handle socket, domed with incised lines and acorn-like finial. Curved spout with incised lines and leaf at spout opening.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48006

Accession Number: 1969.735

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 48007

Accession Number: 1969.736C

Cup and Saucer

No description

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: banding, coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48008

Accession Number: 1969.736AB

Pickle Fork

Silver pickle fork. Upturned spatulate handle with three tines.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Welch, William (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48009

Accession Number: 1969.737

Dish

Round with scalloped edges. Older worksheet in museum file calls it silver plate over copper. Not sure of national origin.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48010

Accession Number: 1969.738

Tea Strainer

Silver tea strainer with a hinged lid and a wood handle. A broad lip with a fluted design and a conical finial.

Date: 1908

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 48011

Accession Number: 1969.739

Butter Dish

Round, supported by three feet; removable, pierced insert. A: insert B: dish

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Moore, John Chandler (Silversmith) Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48012

Accession Number: 1969.741AB

Toast Rack

Rectangular, supported by 4 squat feet; 7 slots; loop finial.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48013

Accession Number: 1969.742

Funnel

Silver round finial with a double banded cup and a straight spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48014

Accession Number: 1969.744

Funnel

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

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48015

Accession Number: 1969.745

Candlestick

Circular with 6 spokes radiating from center; petal candleholder.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48016

Accession Number: 1969.746.1

Mug

Bulbous body with C-curve handle, flaring lip. Two bands of stamped ornament on body. Straight vertical foot. Interior is gold-washed.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 48017

Accession Number: 1969.746.2

Chocolate Pot

No description

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48018

Accession Number: 1969.747

Cruet Stand

No description

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48019

Accession Number: 1969.748

Urn

Silver coffee urn with four ball feet. Square base, conical body, dual loop handles, removable cover, and a spout.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48020

Accession Number: 1969.749AB

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Oval shape, four feet, and a pierced foliate design.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48022

Accession Number: 1969.757.1

Ladle

Silver ladle with a pointed handle and a round bowl. Bright cut ornate pattern.

Maker: Bailey & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48023

Accession Number: 1969.752

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon with an oval handle. Shell shaped bowl with a pierced design.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48024

Accession Number: 1969.753

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

Napkin Ring

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48028

Accession Number: 1969.758

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

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