Historic New England

Lithographic Print

A colored overview of Mt. Vernon with a solitary male mourner at the tomb of Washington. It is in a mahogany veneered Empire frame.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)

Material: lithography, mahogany (wood), veneer, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 50613

Accession Number: 1986.44

Portrait of a Woman

A portrait of a woman with brown hair, facing forward in a square wicked dress. In a molded and gilt frame with tracery motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 50614

Accession Number: 1986.45

Sofa with a gently arched crest, sloping sides, and open rounded arms. There are four swelled, reeded, inlaid blocks over the front legs and three rounded rear legs. It is upholstered in cotton and diaper patterned in beige-brown modern fabric.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 50615

Accession Number: 1986.46

Wall Mirror

Of rectangular form, the cornice has rosettes and scrolls centering a beaded wreath. One facade is molded with husks and beaded rosettes at the corner blocks and a rosette pendent. Molded on the side are fruit and leaf form "drops" at the top and bottom.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, mirrors, pine (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 50616

Accession Number: 1986.47

End Table

End table with a shaped rectangular top with a ribbed edge on a baluster turned and reeded shaft, with arched reeded legs and brass paw feet.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 50617

Accession Number: 1986.48

Basin

It ia a faceted, canted edge bowl with a transfer print in dark brown with scenes of Romantic gardens and ruins within a Gothic style reserve.

Date: 1853-1861

Maker: Alcock, John (Maker)

Material: earthenware, stoneware (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 50618

Accession Number: 1986.49

Comb-back Windsor Armchair

Grain painted serpentine crest rail with eleven tapering spindles, and a vase-turned arm support and two tapering supports. There is an oval scooped seat over the vase-turned splayed legs and a bulbous center turned stretchers.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50619

Accession Number: 1986.50

Print

A large black and white print of a cathedral with a molded mahogany frame.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Bigelow & Jordan (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), photographs

GUSN: 50620

Accession Number: 1986.51

Watercolor

Watercolor depicting the Spencer-Peirce-Little House from the driveway, laundry hanging to the left of the house. Described in cataloger's worksheet as "House with grey roof, purple windows, single chimney, surrounded by trees and shrubs."

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: L.A. Bigelow Inc. (Framer) Stone, Cornelia P. (Artist)

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 50621

Accession Number: 1986.52

Vase

A rectiliner vase with green-gray glaze.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50622

Accession Number: 1986.54

Hand Fan

Of shield shape, pierced with an overall diamond border with flower patterns. It is painted gold and decorated with a polychrome Griffin at the center and a floral border. With a horn handle.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing

GUSN: 50623

Accession Number: 1986.55

Lamp

Of bulbous square form, cast with a rondel(?) on each side of a woman's face in high relief. It is within a honeycomb reserve and foliate elements at the sides, on four paw form feet. It is a kerosene lamp that has been eletrified. It has a bronze and pewter finish.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), casting (process), pewter (tin alloy), metal, white metal, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50624

Accession Number: 1986.56

Drop Leaf Table

Claw-foot drop leaf table. Mahogany. Square top when opened; two hinged rectangular leaves; scalloped skirt at the end rails. Rests on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50625

Accession Number: 1986.57

Floor Lamp

A black painted cast metal finial on a rod with an adjustable scrolled arm. There is a stamped leaf bracket and light socket on a tripod base with a leafy ornament.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 50626

Accession Number: 1986.58

Oil Lamp

A colorless glass domed top on a hexagonal font faceted and a knopped stem. It has a hexagonal base and electricla brass fittings at the coolor

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming), textiles

GUSN: 50627

Accession Number: 1986.59

Secretary/Bookcase

It has a pediment with shell inlay at the center tablet. It is flanked with plinths, a molded cornice, and glazed doors with molded miniatures in "Chinese taste". It is on a four cockbeaded drawer case. The top secretary drawer is fitted with valanced pigeon holes and three drawers. It is raised on ...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50628

Accession Number: 1986.61

Pianoforte

Pianoforte, rectangular form with molded rounded corners and a scalloped skirt. Massive cabriole legs with carved knees and scroll feet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Emerson, W. P. (Maker)

Material: iron (metal), rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 50629

Accession Number: 1986.62

Joined Cradle

Cradle. Joined oak construction, with turnings, moldings and chip-carved decoration. It has molded posts with carved finials, molded and gouge-carved rails and muntions, and plain rectangular panels. Taller head end with side brackets, head and foot boards with a single panel,; sides double-paneled;...

Date: 1670-1700

Maker: Possibly Jaques, Stephen (Maker) Possibly Jaques, Henry (Maker)

Material: oak (wood), joining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 50630

Accession Number: 1986.63

Chippendale Side Chair

Side chair. One of a set of two. Probably birch with brown stain. Flattenend sepentine crest rail over two serpentine seats, rush seat. Rests on legs with beaded edge. Front stretcher and box stretcher also display beaded edge.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 50631

Accession Number: 1986.64.1

Dining Table

It has a square top, hinged rectangular leaves, shaped end skirts, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet with hock at the ankle or a horsebone foot.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: butternut (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 50632

Accession Number: 1986.65

Stereoscope

Leather "goggle" like eyepiece supported on a wooden frame and teardrop shaped handle. It has brass wire swivels that hold the moveable arm. There are brass studs and hardware.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, rosewood (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 50633

Accession Number: 1986.66

Looking Glass

It has a scrolled crest, corresponding base, and a molded liner holds the original mirror plate.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), mirrors, Norway spruce (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 50634

Accession Number: 1986.69

Fire Bucket

Of cylindrical form with leather handles. It is painted with a green ground, red rim and black reserves with an inscription.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 50635

Accession Number: 1986.70.1

Area or scatter rug

A rectangular, flat woven rug of coane purple-grey and beige wool yarn with off white cotton warp. It is woven in a geometric pattern of interlocking octogans and 8-point stars with dot centers forming a tracery appearance. It has a wide dark border with fringed ends.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50636

Accession Number: 1986.71.1

Area or scatter rug

Of square shape with a dark brown border and a light brown center reserve.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50637

Accession Number: 1986.72

Footstool

Tapered, tunred legs; flat, round frame; green and red cover.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 49817

Accession Number: 1980.230

Chair

Chair with wide flaring back and arms. Cabriole legs. Green striped upholstery with fringe.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood), tufting, upholstering

GUSN: 49818

Accession Number: 1980.231.1

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 49819

Accession Number: 1980.234.2

Floorcloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 49820

Accession Number: 1980.244

Bowl

Cream-glazed earthenware bowl with green interior and black band. The exterior has repeating border of geese and foliage, bands of blue, green, and brown.

Date: 1917

Maker: Paul Revere Pottery, Inc. (Brighton, Mass.) (Manufacturer) Saturday Evening Girls (Organization) (Maker) Galner, Sara, 1894-1982 (Illustrator)

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 49826

Accession Number: 1980.257

Serving dish

Oval, earthenware dish with scalloped rim and mulberry-colored transfer-print from the "Caledonia" series by William Adams and Sons. The pattern depicts two Scottish highland hunters, one climbs a rock with his rifle. In the distance a stag is chased by a dog, another hunter follows after them. The...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49827

Accession Number: 1980.259.27

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Canova." Landscape scene with urn-on-plinth and trees in the foreground. In the mid-ground is a waterway with figures on a boat and buildings on a far bank. Border pattern has vignettes of urn and boat alternating with floral sprays.

Date: 1836-1838

Maker: Mayer, Thomas (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49828

Accession Number: 1980.260.34

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with mulberry-colored "Abbey Ruins" pattern depicting rural landscape with Gothic ruins and grazing cows. Border of floral sprays alternating with trophy grouping of flowers, fruit, framed picture and coffee pot on solid background.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49830

Accession Number: 1980.268.10

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate transfer-printed with mulberry colored "Oriental" pattern. Two men with a pack camel stand before a group of exotic buildings with domed roofs. Border pattern consists of vignette of exotic buildings framed by floral cartouche alternating with floral spray framed by floral ca...

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Ridgway, William (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49831

Accession Number: 1980.293.4

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Olympia." Print depicts two men in traditional Greek military uniforms (Evzones). One man rides a white horse and points with his whip while the other man holds two greyhounds on a leash in one hand and three birds on ...

Date: 1834-1859

Maker: Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Material: transfer printing, earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 49832

Accession Number: 1980.299.17

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge and mulberry-colored transfer-print. "Pomerania" transfer-print pattern depicts European-style buildings and a bridge on a river. Two figures are visible on the bridge. Border of scrolls, shells and flowers against vermiculate ground.

Date: 1830-1841

Maker: John Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49833

Accession Number: 1980.303.4

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge decorated with mulberry-colored transfer print pattern "Chinese Fountain." Pattern depicts a fountain on pedestal at right and arching spray of flowers at left. Asain-style buildings in the distance. Border of molded flowers and printed flowers and scroll...

Date: 1827-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49834

Accession Number: 1980.311.3

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge decorated with mulberry-colored transfer print pattern "Chinese Fountain." Pattern depicts a fountain on pedestal at right and arching spray of flowers at left. Asain-style buildings in the distance. Border of molded flowers and printed flowers and scroll...

Date: 1827-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49835

Accession Number: 1980.311.4

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge decorated with mulberry-colored transfer print pattern "Chinese Fountain." Pattern depicts a fountain on pedestal at right and arching spray of flowers at left. Asain-style buildings in the distance. Border of molded flowers and printed flowers and scroll...

Date: 1827-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49836

Accession Number: 1980.311.5

Dinner plate

Earthenware mulberry transfer-printed dinner plate with a solid color border punctuated by cartouches of urns and Florentine scenes framed by floral sprigs surrounding a scene of man and woman, two large beehives, a cottage with trellis, and towers and mountains in the distance.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49837

Accession Number: 1980.324.3

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Vertical sampler on linen ground. Monochromatic with sepia lettering. Alphabets at top. Lower two thirds bordered by floral vines between columns of yellow needlework, verse at center. Alphabets: #1 complete, U&V reversed; #2 A-H"; #3 complete, "U" and "V" reversed; #4 "A-L"; #5 complete, "U" and ...

Date: 1812

Maker: Beloe, Amelia (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 49838

Accession Number: 1980.333

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Vertical sampler on cream linen ground. Monochromatic red lettering. Alphabet at top, verse at bottom. Several crowns are embroidered in the lower half. Alphabets: #1 complete, double letters (AA,BB...), U&V reversed; #2 complete; #3 "A-V". Numbers: "1-11". Stitches used: satin stitch.

Date: 1774

Maker: Burtenshaw, Ann, 1773- (Embroiderer)

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

GUSN: 49839

Accession Number: 1980.334

Quilt

White cotton ground; four rows of three appliqued four-part pink flowers; four flowering leaves; tri-part flowering leaves between. Border of undulating vine; flowering leaves. Quilting pattern of diamonds with interspersed pin wheels; feather quilting along vine; diagonal quilting around edges.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cotton (textile), stitching, machine sewing (technique), quilting, textiles

GUSN: 49840

Accession Number: 1980.335

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scallop and feather-molded edge. Mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern depicting two figures in a rowboat and one nearby on shore with bridge, village and mountains in the background. Border pattern of scrolls, shells of floral sprays and festoons on diaper background.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49841

Accession Number: 1980.336.1

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Lausanne Villa." Pattern depicts a landscape with river, two men in a boat, and fanciful buildings and bridge. Border pattern of floral sprays and festoons alternating with scroll pendants. Fish scale and diaper patter...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 49842

Accession Number: 1980.337.1

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Lausanne Villa." Pattern depicts a landscape with river, two men in a boat, and fanciful buildings and bridge. Border pattern of floral sprays and festoons alternating with scroll pendants. Fish scale and diaper patter...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 49843

Accession Number: 1980.337.2

Salad plate

Earthenware plate with mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Fishing" depicting women in long dresses lounging and fishing on the steps of a mausoleum and two men fishing from a boat. On the far shore is a large building. In the foreground, a pile of fish. Border pattern of flowers and scrolls on...

Date: 1836-1850

Maker: P. Regout & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 49844

Accession Number: 1980.338.1

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Commerce." Pattern depicts harbor scene featuring European and Asian men discussing cargo boxes on a dock. Asian-style buildings and boats in background. Flower and trellis border.

Date: 1830-1859

Maker: Samuel Alcock & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49845

Accession Number: 1980.339.1

Dessert plate

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge and mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Tyrolean." Pattern depicts shepherdess wielding a stick crossing a bridge with two billy goats. Fanciful European-style buildings and landscape of steep mountains and wispy evergreens. Border of floral sprays...

Date: 1834-1854

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49846

Accession Number: 1980.340.1

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped edge and mulberry transfer-print pattern "Japan Flowers." Pattern depicts angular vase with stylized peonies, lilies and other flowers. In the near distance is a second vase, fence and palm tree. Water and Asian-style buildings in the distance. Border pattern of shel...

Date: 1836-1842

Maker: Ridgway, Morley, Wear & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 49847

Accession Number: 1980.341.1

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