Historic New England

Teakettle

Round tapering to top; scrolled handle inset with turned wood. A: body B: lid

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48056

Accession Number: 1969.3658AB

Cachepot

Footed circular with removable insert (B?); loop handles.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48057

Accession Number: 1969.3659AB

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48058

Accession Number: 1969.1126

Card Receiver

Silver circular card receiver with a floral and scroll rim. Central scene featuring cherubs and a town.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48059

Accession Number: 1969.1164

Dish

Silver oval dish with dual "s" shaped handles, a scalloped rim, and a floral motif.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48060

Accession Number: 1969.1165

Commemorative Plate

Silver commemorative plate in a red fabric frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), leather, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 48061

Accession Number: 1969.1184

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48063

Accession Number: 1969.1745

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48064

Accession Number: 1969.1747

Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 48065

Accession Number: 1969.1766

Teaspoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48069

Accession Number: 1969.1849

Caddy

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48071

Accession Number: 1969.2207

Candlestick

Oval base with concentric banding; oval shaft; removable oval bobeche.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48072

Accession Number: 1969.2209.1AB

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48073

Accession Number: 1969.2366AB

Spoon

Silver spoon. Squared handle with a foliate and grape design. Pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48075

Accession Number: 1969.2396

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48077

Accession Number: 1969.2399

Pocket Knife

Small pocket knife charm with blue enameled sides. Inside cardboard box printed with "Grande Galerie, Pierotti, Objects D'Art & Buouterie... Nice"

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48079

Accession Number: 1969.2412

Wax Sealer

Silver wax sealer.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48080

Accession Number: 1969.2445

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48083

Accession Number: 1969.2493

Wine Coaster

Silver wine coaster with a wooden base. Scalloped rim with a grape and foliate design.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48084

Accession Number: 1969.2579.1

Candlestick

Round base with turned shaft; removable bobeche insert.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48085

Accession Number: 1969.2580.1

Pocket Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48086

Accession Number: 1969.2645

The American Fund for the French Wounded Medal

On the front side is a red, white, and blue enameled gold medal in a cross form. The crossed American and French flags are represented in a white circle, in the center, with a red rooster upon them. On the back side is an inscribed red enameled circle in the middle of the cross. The medal has a hang...

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), porcelain enamel

GUSN: 48088

Accession Number: 1969.3037

Medallion

A gold embossed medal commemorating World War I with the saying, "Do right and fear no man", all around a shield with an image of an eagle. The shield is divided in two parts by a sword. A sheep, rooster, and cross on the left hand side; a bear, a heraldic lion and a sun on the right hand side. The ...

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48089

Accession Number: 1969.3038

Pen

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48091

Accession Number: 1969.3215

Spool

Ivory and metal spool.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48092

Accession Number: 1969.3327

Cake Basket

Round, supported by 4 feet; handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: James Dixon & Sons (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 48093

Accession Number: 1969.3589

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47600

Accession Number: 1969.76

Teapot

Squat, urn-shaped lobed body w/ scrolled spout; ear-shaped handle; circular base; reeded cover and teardrop knob; pink dot and network border; pink and green rose spray within pink/green garland wreath; smaller sprays on body.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 47601

Accession Number: 1969.79AB

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47602

Accession Number: 1969.82

Ladle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47604

Accession Number: 1969.84

Wooden box

Small inlaid wooden box. Mother of pearl inset in top. Label reads: "JESSIE SCOTT/FROM/LOUISA RANKIN/MARCH 22ND 1874"

Date: ca. 1874

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47605

Accession Number: 1969.86

Feather Fan & Box

FAN (C) [it was accessioned that way]: Short silver sticks with filigree decoration; carved guard sticks; white feather leaf painted in center with flowers and bird (different bird on reverse). BOX (Bottom A, Lid B): Chinese box, blue silk and natural silk over cardboard(?); blue satin lining is ...

Date: 1820-1829

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), feather (material), filigree enameling, painting (coating), satin, silk (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 47606

Accession Number: 1969.87A-C

Calling Card Case and Box

Card Case (A) with lid (B) and original box (C).

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47607

Accession Number: 1969.88A-C

Apothecary

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47608

Accession Number: 1969.89A-D

Box

Small rectangular tortoiseshell box with slanted cover. Cardboard interior, lined with brown and pink paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell

GUSN: 47609

Accession Number: 1969.90AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47610

Accession Number: 1969.91A

Shoehorn

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47611

Accession Number: 1969.92

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Oval medallions depicting patriotic scenes featuring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 47614

Accession Number: 1969.106

Sewing Case

Small wood box painted yellow with painted floral motifs and brass hook closure. "Brooks' Sewing Cottons" printed on paper affixed to lid interior. "Brook's Glace Spool Cotton for Automatic and Single Thread Machines" printed on paper affixed to exterior bottom of box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 47615

Accession Number: 1969.107

ORNAMENT

Plaster with string or thread imbedded as binder.

Date: ca. 1927

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 47616

Accession Number: 1969.109

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47617

Accession Number: 1969.111

Bed Canopy

Cross-shaped; block and roller print of repeating rows of white swags with cullular interiors; red and blue floral borders; same floral cluster between. Mauve or purplish-red ground. Applied and gathered flowers; cascades in corners. Plain head cloth.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: chintz, cotton (textile), piecing

GUSN: 47618

Accession Number: 1969.124