Historic New England

Charger

Round with deep rounded sides. Thrown and notched edged. Face covered with brick-red glaze and slip decoration in three plume-like wavy patterned lines. Unglazed back.

Date: 1840-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, slip (clay), throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8495

Accession Number: 1991.711

Jar with cover

Bulbous shape covered with soft green glaze and brown splotches. Incised pattern of straight and wavy lines on top of half of jar. Incised flat lid.

Date: 1700-1810

Maker: Barrows, Jacob (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8496

Accession Number: 1991.712AB

Redware Baking Cup

Straight, tapering sides; incised bands around rims. Covered with mottled green and orange dripped glaze. Deep green with orange spots on red lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8497

Accession Number: 1991.713.1

Redware Baking Cup

Straight, tapering sides; incised bands around rims. Covered with mottled green and orange dripped glaze. Deep green with orange spots on blackened base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8498

Accession Number: 1991.713.2

Redware Baking Cup

Straight, tapering sides; incised bands around rims. Covered with mottled green and orange dripped glaze. Deep green with orange spots on blackened base.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8499

Accession Number: 1991.713.3

Redware Baking Cup

Straight, tapering sides. Thick, bright green glaze inside with dripping around rim. Unglazed outside, but smooth and blackened from use.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8500

Accession Number: 1991.714.1

Redware Baking Cup

Straight, tapering sides. Thick, bright green glaze inside with dripping around rim. Unglazed outside, but smooth and blackened from use.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8501

Accession Number: 1991.714.2

Baking cup

Straight, tapering sides. Clear to slightly orange glaze with touch of green tint on the inside; dripping around the rim. Unglazed outside, which is smooth and darkened with age and use.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8502

Accession Number: 1991.715

Baluster form with deepset lid into straight 1" collar. Lid has flatish round knop. "Ear" handles at shoulder with incised band intersecting at handles. Covered overall with olive green glaze with yellow/orange mottling spots. Underglaze foot and about 1/2" above foot.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8503

Accession Number: 1991.716AB

Charger

Round with face covered with orange glaze. Inscription in white/yellow slip inside squiggly lines. Tiny tooled notches to edge. Unglazed back.

Date: 1776-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, slip (clay), lead glaze

GUSN: 8504

Accession Number: 1991.717

Redware Jug

Small, globular-shaped with handle attached to neck. Incised band at shoulder and subtle foot. Covered overall with yellow glaze with touches of green and brown vertical markings.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8505

Accession Number: 1991.718

Pitcher

Barrel shape with outflaring rim, reeded strap handle applied at a slight angle. Covered with yellow glaze with brown and green markings. Small foot.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8506

Accession Number: 1991.719

Jug

Globular-shaped with small neck and shoulder- to-body strap handle. Covered overall with rich deep mottled green glaze of even thickness. Some narrow lightly incised bands towards top. Small foot.

Date: 1780-1850

Maker: Possibly

Material: glazing (coating), incising, redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8507

Accession Number: 1991.720

Jug

Squat globular shape with small neck and shoulder-to-body strap handle. Covered with a rich deep-green glaze; somewhat mottled due to dripping. On an unglazed foot.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), copper (metal), lead glaze

GUSN: 8508

Accession Number: 1991.721

Bean Pot with Lid

Squat globular shape. Short upturned collar; pouring lip. Fitted with replacement lid. Side strap handle (double reeded); rouletted band around shoulder. Covered overall with orange glaze and vertical dark brown markings. Lid darker orange/brown glaze; different texture.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, roulettes (engraving tools), throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8509

Accession Number: 1991.722AB

Redware Bean Pot with lid

Globular shape; straight collar and drop-in banded lid. Thick reeded strap handle and small outflared foot. Covered with orange/red glaze and dark brown splotches to the top half and handle. Lid: dark brown and black.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, throwing (pottery technique), lead glaze

GUSN: 8510

Accession Number: 1991.723AB

Plate

Medium size, round with deep well. Face covered with rusty brown glaze; slip decoration in rings of wavy and straight lines; sunburst-like circles at center. Unglazed back.

Date: 1815-1850

Maker: Possibly Brooks, Hervey (Maker) Possibly Brooks Pottery (Maker) Possibly Seymour Pottery (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), redware, slip (clay), tin (metal)

GUSN: 8511

Accession Number: 1991.724

Cooking pot

Squat globular shape with fitted domed lid with flange and large round knop. Large curved vertical handle attached to body. Covered with characteristic brown mottled flint enamel glaze over light ground.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 8512

Accession Number: 1991.725AB

Flint Enamel Bowl

Cream-yellow ground and dark brown mottled glaze. Slanting tapered sides and rolled rim on a short outflared foot. Thickly potted.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8513

Accession Number: 1991.727

Flint Enamel Bowl

Medium size with sides rounded in to rolled foot. Covered all over with characteristic dark brown mottled glaze on cream/yellowish ground.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8514

Accession Number: 1991.728

Flinty Enamel Bowl

Small size with sides rounded in to rolled foot. Covered all over with characteristic dark brown mottled glaze on cream/yellowish ground.

Date: 1830-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8515

Accession Number: 1991.729

Teapot

Squat globular shape with high, outflared collar and flatish drop-in lid. Thick strap handle of squarish loop and crooked spout. Covered overall with pale olive-green glaze with yellow-orange, "Gonic"-style spots.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 8516

Accession Number: 1991.730AB

Duck Decoy

Carved and painted duck with feet fastened to a board. Painted black and white with gold eyes and feet. Head with square insert.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Huey, George (Carver) Cogger, Henry (Vendor)

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

GUSN: 8517

Accession Number: 1991.731

Stick-up Decoy

On wooden stand. Turned inset head. Wing outlined in relief. Glass eyes and long carved peg bill. Painted in shades of gray and black to suggest natural coloring. Underside drilled with a hole, has original stick. Also has hole drilled in tail to tie together with rest of "rig".

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), paint (coating)

GUSN: 8518

Accession Number: 1991.732

Stick-up Decoy of a Black Necked Stilt

On wooden stand. Brown back with white spots. Small head, turned. Round insert head. Rectangular white patch on tail. Iron bill.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 8519

Accession Number: 1991.733

Carpet

Six borders of geometric patterns enclosing central rectangle of geometric figures; woven edges have been partially unravelled leaving warp threads; predominant color is blue with red, yellow and white.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5270

Accession Number: 1971.633

Rug

Rug, coarsely woven with wool fringe. Six floral borders surround a central medallion. Predominant colors of red, off-white, black, and turquoise.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5271

Accession Number: 1971.634

Carpet

Woven rug has three borders; cenger border is geometric while first and third borders have abstract "fan" motif; central pattern is eight geometric medallions on blue background; browns, tans, and yellow; colors bright.

Date: 1768-1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 5272

Accession Number: 1971.635

Carpet

Rectangular rug has series of four borders alternating with stripes of various colors; modified Greek key border repeated twice, enclosing Indian-like geometric border; center motif, framed by "Z" border, made of overall diamond pattern; blue, brown, tan predominates.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 5273

Accession Number: 1971.636

Fancy Side Chair

Painted gold and decorated; simple turned rear legs and raked stiles are surmounted by simple curved crest rail decorated with an elaborately scrolled fleur de lis in central reserve; three thin turned curved rungs surmount the bell-shaped caned seat and straight seat rail; straight turned frontal l...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), hardwood

GUSN: 5274

Accession Number: 1971.637.1

Fancy Side Chair

Painted gold and decorated; simple turned rear legs and raked stiles are surmounted by simple curved crest rail decorated with an elaborately scrolled fleur de lis in central reserve; three thin turned curved rungs surmount the bell-shaped caned seat and straight seat rail; straight turned frontal l...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), hardwood

GUSN: 5275

Accession Number: 1971.637.2

Fancy Side Chair

Painted gold and decorated; simple turned rear legs and raked stiles are surmounted by simple curved crest rail decorated with an elaborately scrolled fleur de lis in central reserve; three thin turned curved rungs surmount the bell-shaped caned seat and straight seat rail; straight turned frontal l...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), hardwood

GUSN: 5276

Accession Number: 1971.637.3

Fancy Side Chair

Painted gold and decorated; simple turned rear legs and raked stiles are surmounted by simple curved crest rail decorated with an elaborately scrolled fleur de lis in central reserve; three thin turned curved rungs surmount the bell-shaped caned seat and straight seat rail; straight turned frontal l...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), hardwood

GUSN: 5277

Accession Number: 1971.637.4

Fancy Side Chair

Painted gold and decorated; simple turned rear legs and raked stiles are surmounted by simple curved crest rail decorated with an elaborately scrolled fleur de lis in central reserve; three thin turned curved rungs surmount the bell-shaped caned seat and straight seat rail; straight turned frontal l...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cane (plant material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), hardwood

GUSN: 5278

Accession Number: 1971.637.5

Daybed

Overstuffed; fully upholstered in modern large floral cotton print; scroll back rises from open end culminating at other end with scrolled arm; large removable seat cushion and two throw pillows.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hardwood

GUSN: 5279

Accession Number: 1971.638

Fireplace Tongs

Brass lemon finial on ring turned brass handle; from circular base of handle two round iron shafts project, terminating at ovoid plates.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 5280

Accession Number: 1971.640

Fire Fender

C-shaped fender has thin vertical wires held by five horizontal supporting bands; twelve vertical wrought iron supports enclosed by base and top support screen; wavy band at top and bottom of screen for decorative effect; painted black or "stove" blacked.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wire, wrought

GUSN: 5281

Accession Number: 1971.641

Tieback

Circular mirror knobs have enamel portrait on front on white ground; transfer printed with hand painting of woman seen in profile; dark curly hair, white scarf, yellow dress; knob has copper lip and turned copper shaft terminating in screw ending.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enamel paint, painting (image-making), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 5282

Accession Number: 1971.642.1

Tieback

Circular mirror knobs have enamel portrait on front on white ground; transfer printed with hand painting of woman seen in profile; dark curly hair, white scarf, yellow dress; knob has copper lip and turned copper shaft terminating in screw ending.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enamel paint, painting (image-making), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 5283

Accession Number: 1971.642.2

Toilet Kit

Rectangular box with hinged lid; brass shield on lid with engraved "1872" and unidentified initial; round brass keyhole lock on side front; drawer at bottom of box, no pulls, opens by interior button; rectangular engraved silver lock plate on lip of lid and silver escutcheon plate on lip of box; blu...

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), burl veneer, engraving (printing process), glass (material), leather, pearl (animal material), silver (metal), steel (alloy), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 5284

Accession Number: 1971.643

Field Bedstead

Pine pencil posts at head with curvilinear headboard; side rails pierced for rope; birch foot posts constructed in three pieces: rope-turned upper section, turned and blocked middle, turned lower post; ovoid brass medallions screwed to blocked section of post at end of bed, covering bed bolts; teste...

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 5285

Accession Number: 1971.644.1

Field Bed Cornice

Original cornice to bed in northwest chamber; relates to window cornices 1971.2039. .2a) End cornice member: flat board with serpentine shaped top and straight bottom edge; frame member behind with glue blocks; sawed off ends to abutt conforming side cornice members; was stained dark brown (to be co...

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 5286

Accession Number: 1971.644.2A

Field Bed Cornice

Original cornice to bed in northwest chamber; relates to window cornices 1971.2039. .2a) End cornice member: flat board with serpentine shaped top and straight bottom edge; frame member behind with glue blocks; sawed off ends to abutt conforming side cornice members; was stained dark brown (to be co...

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 5287

Accession Number: 1971.644.2B

Field Bed Cornice

Original cornice to bed in northwest chamber; relates to window cornices 1971.2039. .2a) End cornice member: flat board with serpentine shaped top and straight bottom edge; frame member behind with glue blocks; sawed off ends to abutt conforming side cornice members; was stained dark brown (to be co...

Date: 1795-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 5288

Accession Number: 1971.644.2C

Field Bed Cornice

Original cornice to bed in northwest chamber; relates to window cornices 1971.2039. .2a) End cornice member: flat board with serpentine shaped top and straight bottom edge; frame member behind with glue blocks; sawed off ends to abutt conforming side cornice members; was stained dark brown (to be co...

Date: 1978

Maker: Hammond, Roland B. (Maker)

GUSN: 5289

Accession Number: 1971.644.2D

Dressing Table

Serpentine with elliptical front; four turned and reeded legs supporting a shaped veneered apron with ebony edge inlay; case fitted with a conforming drawer with ebony edge inlay and round brass pulls; beaded edged top fitted with a conforming dressing box of two short conforming drawers.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5290

Accession Number: 1971.645

Chest of Drawers

Bow-front; scrolled bracket feet; apron has center inlaid tablet; birch veneered case encloses four equal sized drawers; each has beaded edge, three inlaid flaming birch rectangular panels, two oval brass handles and center ivory keyhole; conforming top has edge inlay.

Date: 1805-15

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), veneer, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 5291

Accession Number: 1971.646

Chest of Drawers

Veneered four drawer chest with veneered recessed top section; rectangular and scalloped crest splashboard surmounts the two-drawer recessed case; two round and stepped wooden pulls on each drawer; overhanging top drawer in main case supported by two rope-turned colonets; three straight-front drawer...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering

GUSN: 5292

Accession Number: 1971.647

Covered Urn

Greek krater-like bulbous body has two applied swan handles, diamond faceted upper rim, and flaming star medallions on front and back surrrounded by semi-circular facets; square base has deep rosette cut up into stem; domed lid has slightly flared scalloped edge, faceted body with one strip of small...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5293

Accession Number: 1971.648.1AB

Covered Urn

Greek krater-like bulbous body has two applied swan handles, diamond faceted upper rim, and flaming star medallions on front and back surrrounded by semi-circular facets; square base has deep rosette cut up into stem; domed lid has slightly flared scalloped edge, faceted body with one strip of small...

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 5294

Accession Number: 1971.648.2AB

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