Historic New England

Salt Dish

Four part molded pressed glass body; colorless. Tri-lobed and scalloped edge on circular mouth of deep bowl. Canted faceted high circular foot. Bowl has pressed design of stars, diapers and fans imitating cut glass of the brilliant type.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 64015

Accession Number: 1970.769.1

Salt Dish

Four part molded pressed glass body; colorless. Tri-lobed and scalloped edge on circular mouth of deep bowl. Canted faceted high circular foot. Bowl has pressed design of stars, diapers and fans imitating cut glass of the brilliant type.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 64016

Accession Number: 1970.769.2

Demitasse Saucer

White clay body with white or colorless glaze. Shallow circular shape with very light foot ring. Rim with slight flare to edge; small cut ring. Gilt line borders. Three stylized simple sprigs decorate rim (1 blue, 1 purple, 1 rose).

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 64017

Accession Number: 1970.770

Plate

One of a set of four bread or dessert plates. White clay body with colorless glaze. Square form with canted corners; molded to appear that the corners are folded over. Square flat well with straight sides or rim, canted outward. Machine painted rim decoration of grey diaper-like repeating stripes fe...

Date: 1900

Maker: Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 64018

Accession Number: 1970.771.1

Photograph

Head of woman

Date: 1860-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 63518

Accession Number: 1987.1483

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"; ribbon

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63519

Accession Number: 1987.944.1

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"; ribbon

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63520

Accession Number: 1987.944.2

Wedding Cake Box

Rectangular; overfitting lids; lace linings; white paper with "BW"

Date: 1850-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63521

Accession Number: 1987.944.3

Fireplace Shovel

Straight cylindrical hndl; dished scoop; bell finial on orb.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63522

Accession Number: 1987.919.1

Fireplace Tongs

Straight cylindrical hndl; thin bent brass clamp; knop finial; hook

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63523

Accession Number: 1987.919.2

Fireplace Poker

Brass shaft with steel rod attached; square in section.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63524

Accession Number: 1987.919.3

Stand

Circular with stepped outer rim; dished ctr; 3vertical posts; ball couplng

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 63525

Accession Number: 1987.919.4

Carpet

Turq, yelw, red, brown; beige ground; rptng. geometric pattern

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 63526

Accession Number: 1987.920.1

Fireplace Brush

Gilt handle & shaft; growling chinese dog's head; red bristles.

Date: 1910-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), gilding, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63527

Accession Number: 1948.245

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63528

Accession Number: 1987.921.1A-D

Curtain

Two rectangle. panels; natural with multiple flowers; bl. knotted fringe; two tiebacks

Date: 1850-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 63529

Accession Number: 1987.921.2A-D

Andiron

Turned & facetted post&7stand; octag. base form; iron billet bar

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 63530

Accession Number: 1948.246.1

Ashtray

Colorless; circular; 5 tabs from rim to rest cigs; star base; fluted

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 63531

Accession Number: 1987.943

Mantel Clock

Arched; half round molding; two ogee mlod. glazed panels; pendulum below

Date: 1857

Maker: Elias Ingraham & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: verre églomisé, gilding, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63532

Accession Number: 1987.942

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63533

Accession Number: 1987.941.1

Armchair

Horiz. crest with rolled top; narrow splat; klismos base; yelw. uphl

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63534

Accession Number: 1987.941.2

Side Chair

Rounded crest; shaped stiles; vase splat; cabrl. legs; claw & ball

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63535

Accession Number: 1987.940

Armchair

Round crest; shapd. stiles; vase splat; yelw. seat; shells at knee

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry

GUSN: 63536

Accession Number: 1987.939

Table

Rectangular; 4 straight legs; inlay bands of lighter wood; 1 drawer

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: beech (wood), carving (processes), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63537

Accession Number: 1987.938

Tilt-top Table

Circular; trestle base; hinged semi-circular shelf below; cntrl. crosspc

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63538

Accession Number: 1987.937

Drop-front Desk

Slanted hinged lid; 2 slides; drawers, cubbies; inlay on surface

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63539

Accession Number: 1987.936

Table

Circular top; square pedestal with block; chevron dk & lt. inlay border

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, rosewood (wood), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 63540

Accession Number: 1987.935

Drop-leaf Table

2 tiered trestle base; with 1turned stretcher; swinging bars & legs

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood), pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63542

Accession Number: 1987.933

Sofa

Assymetrical daybed. Scrolled head is higher than foot. Scrolled feet. Yellow.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: mahogany (wood), marquetry, pine (wood), tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)

GUSN: 63543

Accession Number: 1987.932

Display Case

Wood frame with four rounded glass panels, a quatrefoil top, and cabriole legs.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: Possibly Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), mahogany (wood), marquetry, oak (wood)

GUSN: 63545

Accession Number: 1987.1484

Washstand

Tripod base; circular shelf with triangular lower shelf; swan's head feet

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 63684

Accession Number: 1948.232

Bathtub

Circular; lt. blue int, beige under; angeld rim; ledge with funnel below

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 63685

Accession Number: 1987.880

Bath Towel

Beige & red ground with looped cotton checkerboard; red det; fringe

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 63686

Accession Number: 1987.881

Pitcher

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63687

Accession Number: 1950.216.1

Basin

White; bl. floral pattern; pastoral scene; flattened rim

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 63688

Accession Number: 1950.216.2

Side Chair

White; originally pink, humbback; three flattened spindles; bamboo

Date: 1810-1825

Maker: Possibly Wilder Family (Owner)

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 63689

Accession Number: 1987.1005

Map

Linen-backed; greater boston area; wooden map holder ea. end.

Date: 1859

Maker: Walling, H. F. (Engraver) Baker, F. A. (Publisher)

Material: engraving (printing process), linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63690

Accession Number: 1987.1033

Map

Paper; edged with linen tape; 2 wood rods each end; of new hampshr

Date: 1904

Maker: Scarborough Co. (Maker)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63691

Accession Number: 1987.1032

Map

Linen backed; wooden holder each end; world mercator projection

Date: 1853

Maker: Johnson, D. G. (Engraver) Colton, J. H. (Publisher)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product), steel engraving (printing process)

GUSN: 63692

Accession Number: 1987.1031

Map

Linen-backed; wood map holders ea. end; of the us

Date: 1853

Maker: Smith, Calvin J. (Maker) Colton, J. H. (Publisher)

Material: linen (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63693

Accession Number: 1987.1030

Needlework Picture

A needlework picture worked on a black ground depicting a man pulling a barge and two men standing before a mill.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Barrie, G. R. (Framer)

Material: embroidering, wool (textile)

GUSN: 63694

Accession Number: 1987.1034

Print

No description

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63695

Accession Number: 1987.1035

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a man.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63697

Accession Number: 1987.1485

Print

Approx. 3 dozen framed prints, some very large.

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 63698

Accession Number: 1987.1486

Washbasin

Washbasin-like

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 63699

Accession Number: 1987.1037

Bust

Portrait

Date: 1800-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 63700

Accession Number: 1987.1036

Tureen

Molded; with cover; brown scroll design; hand painted; floral spray

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63701

Accession Number: 1987.1038.1

Stand

Molded; brown scroll design; hand painted

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63702

Accession Number: 1987.1038.2

Serving Dish

Molded; brown scroll design; hand painted

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63703

Accession Number: 1987.1038.3

Footed Bowl

Molded; brown scroll design; hand painted; floral

Date: 1850

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: earthenware, painting (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 63704

Accession Number: 1987.1038.4

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