Historic New England

Pillowcase

Ink inscription at hemmed edge reads "S.B. Coffin." White linen rectangular case w/ band of faggoting at hemmed edge. Tag w/ a red embroidered "C" on inside.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25434

Accession Number: 1985.601.2

Pillowcase

Ink inscription "Susan B. Coffin" at hemmed edge. White cotton rectangular case w/ band of lace inserted at hemmed edge. Attached note reads, "S.B. Coffin/ bride/ of W. Adams."

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: Coffin, Susan Boyd (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25435

Accession Number: 1985.601.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25436

Accession Number: 1985.602.1

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25437

Accession Number: 1985.602.2

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25438

Accession Number: 1985.602.3

Pillowcase

Initials "L & K" cross-stitched near hemmed edge. Two pairs of linen tape ties sewn to inside of each case. White linen rectangular case w/ single band of faggoting at hemmed edge.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25439

Accession Number: 1985.602.4

Pillowcase

Rectangular opened linen cream colored pillow case marked "L.K." Handsewn seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25440

Accession Number: 1985.602.5

Pillowcase

Rectangular open-ended linen cream colored pillow case w/ illegible cross stitched initials.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Coffin, Lucy (Kimball), 1776-1858 (Maker)

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25441

Accession Number: 1985.602.6

Trinket basket

Circular form w/ crosshatch weave.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ashlar, splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25442

Accession Number: 1927.2171

Adult or Disabled Person's Cradle

Open-ended adult cradle. No hood. Extremely simple. Long sides and simple head board cant out from flat bottom. Two shaped rockers.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 25443

Accession Number: 1928.879

Modified pear-shaped body w/ flat bottom and straight sides, canting to a slanted top w/ conforming pear shape cut out opening. Painted pale green interior and brown wood grain exterior w/ brass knobbed handle at back. 7 small hooks at side.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25444

Accession Number: 1931.1377

Dessert plate

TEA SERVICE: Border: navy blue enamel band with gold stars, secondary border: blue band with gold loop chain; cipher "CF" in blue enamel oval with gold stars and edged in gold points.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3484

Accession Number: 1934.2978.5

Coffee cup

TEA SERVICE: Border: navy blue enamel band with gold stars, secondary border: blue band with gold loop chain; cipher "CF" in blue enamel oval with gold stars and edged in gold points. COFFEE CUPS: Straight-sided with secondary border on interior; simple ear-shaped handle with gold thumbgrip; cipher...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3485

Accession Number: 1934.2978.6

Tea bowl

TEA SERVICE: Border: navy blue enamel band with gold stars, secondary border: blue band with gold loop chain; cipher "CF" in blue enamel oval with gold stars and edged in gold points. TEA BOWLS: Handleless; secondary border on exterior.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3486

Accession Number: 1934.2978.9

Saucer

TEA SERVICE: Border: navy blue enamel band with gold stars, secondary border: blue band with gold loop chain; cipher "CF" in blue enamel oval with gold stars and edged in gold points.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 3487

Accession Number: 1934.2978.14

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3488

Accession Number: 1990.252.1

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3489

Accession Number: 1990.252.2

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3490

Accession Number: 1990.252.3

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3491

Accession Number: 1990.252.4

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3492

Accession Number: 1990.252.5

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3493

Accession Number: 1990.252.6

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3494

Accession Number: 1990.252.7

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3495

Accession Number: 1990.252.8

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3496

Accession Number: 1990.252.9

Dish

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3497

Accession Number: 1990.252.10

Sauce boat

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3498

Accession Number: 1990.252.11

Pitcher

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3499

Accession Number: 1990.252.12

Salad bowl

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3500

Accession Number: 1990.252.13

Tureen with cover

SERVICE: Blue and white; network and scallop border (network inner border); right-oriented landscape scene of bridge to rocky land, foreground; two two-story pavillions, one with cross in gable and bent figure in window; tree at end of peninsula; two rocky outcroppings with buildings, left rear and ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3501

Accession Number: 1990.252.14AB

Dish

Blue and white; oval, leaf-shaped with scalloped edge; network and scallop border; right-oriented landscape scene of bridge, rocks and trees, foreground; three-story apvillion with figure in window, behind boat, right; two other groups of pavillions across water, on rocky outcroppings, rear; two oth...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3502

Accession Number: 1933.1002

Platter

Rectangular with enamel chrysanthemums (pink and orange and white) below red-leaved bamboo tree on white ground; the background is yellow with small blue and white enamel flowers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 3504

Accession Number: 1926.316

Plate

High rim with blue border with gilt highlights; six panels with trelliswork ground behind lotus-shaped medallions (alternating red and white) with enamelwork; central circular decoration of blue and red poppy iwth part of stem green; same decoration as border on reverse.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 3505

Accession Number: 1990.1362

Plate

"Imari" underglaze blue and red with gilt highlights and scalloped edge; small flowers separated by blue panels with gilt scrollwork; central image vase of flowers in front of low screen; underglaze blue decoration on bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, sponging, stenciling, underglazing

GUSN: 3506

Accession Number: 1963.327

Bowl

Crackly surface underglaze blue medallions of flowers against fish egg greound as border; central image of bird-like creature amid large flowers abstract blue decoration around border of bottom.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), underglazing

GUSN: 3507

Accession Number: 1990.274

Plate

Enameled copper patinated body with gold-lacquer "lily pads" and Japanese characters in well.

Date: 1868 -1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enameling, lacquering

GUSN: 3508

Accession Number: 1990.1363

Plate

Blue pearlware transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Philadelphia Library.

Date: 1814-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 3509

Accession Number: 1943.280

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral border surrounding a central scene depicting the Massachusetts State House.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Possibly John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), foliation (pattern), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 3510

Accession Number: 1950.265.1

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Aquatic border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Tappan Zee Bridge from Greenburgh, New York.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 3511

Accession Number: 1926.417

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design is a portrait of Martha Washington, which is bordered by a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3512

Accession Number: 1931.154

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, which is bordered by a foliate motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3513

Accession Number: 1931.1362

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, which is bordered by a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3514

Accession Number: 1985.732

Luncheon Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Foliate and acorn border surrounding a central scene illustrating Harvard Hall.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 3515

Accession Number: 1943.268

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral and fruit border surrounding a central scene depicting Harvard College.

Date: 1835-1846

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3516

Accession Number: 1920.667

Commemorative Plate

Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Central design depicts the Langdon House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which is bordered by florets and flowers.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3517

Accession Number: 1970.277

Commemorative plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware commemorative plate. Border with flowers and medallions depicting landmarks from Nantucket County. Border surrounds a map of Nantucket.

Date: 1910

Maker: Marsellus Co, Rowland (Maker) Abajian, Jacob (Retailer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 3518

Accession Number: 1933.1516

Plate

Blue transfer-print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Eagle and floral border around Schuylkill River's Upper Ferry Bridge scene.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 3519

Accession Number: 1920.632

Plate

Scalloped border with dark blue large flowers and medallions that repeat the central scene of figures near Meeting House, Pittsfield, MA, in winter.

Date: 1819-1836

Maker: Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3520

Accession Number: 1920.689

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central scene depicts the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth which is surrounded by a border of ship medallions, eagles, and scrollwork.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3521

Accession Number: 1943.297

Plate

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge and central scene of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth surrounded by a border design consisting of ship medallions, eagles, and scrollwork.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

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

GUSN: 3522

Accession Number: 1936.769

Lace

Piece of white hand-embroidered hamburg lace.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 3523

Accession Number: 1925.352

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