Historic New England

Eggbeater

Mechanical eggbeater with 2 beaters, gear with large sprockets, and spiral wire grip.

Date: 1915

Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 24948

Accession Number: 1998.5971

Teapot

Small round, ball-shaped teapot with domed, hinged lid with ornament on top; globular makeshift wooden handle, straight spout.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24949

Accession Number: 1918.1655

Piece from a dinner set. Stand for a sauce boat. White clay body w/ pearl blue glaze. Underglaze of brown transfer printed decoration in pattern called "Carolina/ R. Hall" (printed on body in brown). Features border of rococo-type cartouches w/ berry motif and striped diapers. Platter: shaped rectan...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 24950

Accession Number: 1985.176.2

Pitcher

Light muddy blue or neoclassical blue colored clay body w/ clear glaze on inside. Matte exterior. Squat circular molded body w/ circular foot ring. Applied sprigs of white clay, alternating fern, leaf and bluebell motif. Applied C-scroll handle. Wide circular mouth w/ triangular spout. Lid missing.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes

GUSN: 24951

Accession Number: 1985.179

Conch shell

Off-white exterior; brown interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 24952

Accession Number: 1985.180

Artist's Paint Box

Plain, rectangular mahogany box with brass escutcheon and ring hanger which opens on hinged lid to compartmented watercolor paintbox. Blocks of various dry watercolors and two cavities for water bowls (one missing). Paper label reads: "Superior London Made Water Colors Warranted Soft & Brilliant."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24953

Accession Number: 1985.181AB

Ginger jar

White clay body w/ modified celadon glaze. Slightly swelled cylindrical jar form, rounding shoulders and terminating at short cylindrical neck w/ simple round mouth. Flat recessed bottom. Underglaze blue "willow" pattern, broadly painted w/ boats on water and horse and tree scenic motif. Neck area w...

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 24954

Accession Number: 1985.182AB

Photographic print

Portrait of Henry Colman; head and shoulders view of young man wearing a dress coat. Molded mahogany frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24955

Accession Number: 1985.183

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24956

Accession Number: 1985.184.1

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24957

Accession Number: 1985.184.2

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24958

Accession Number: 1985.184.3

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24959

Accession Number: 1985.184.4

Decanter

Thin-walled, colorless blown glass body. Round body slightly tapered to rounded shoulders and thin cylindrical neck w/ flat circular mouth w/ lip. Flat bottom w/ polished pontil (traces of which remain). Gilt decoration on body w/ chain and ribbon banding w/ floral swag. Free blown flat oval stopper...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24960

Accession Number: 1985.185AB

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a cameo pin. Plain brown dress with white collar; head and shoulders view. Indecipherable pencil inscription on back. Richly molded gesso and gilt frame.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24961

Accession Number: 1985.186

Bookend

Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass formin...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), jade (rock)

GUSN: 24962

Accession Number: 1985.187

Fire fender

C-shaped fender w/ thin vertical rods and four supporting horizontal rods. Scalloped motif at top w/ curved brass molding above.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24963

Accession Number: 1985.188

Portrait of a Woman

Rectangular frame covered in brown silk. Oval cutout with brass molding. Head and shoulders miniature of unidentified woman wearing hat with blue flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24964

Accession Number: 1985.189

Fireplace tile

White tin glaze on buff colored clay body. Square. Cobalt-blue hand-painted decoration featuring biblical scenes, primarily from the life of Christ. 22 complete and three partial tiles in situ. Scenes include: 1) Jonah and the whale; 2) Christ preaching in the temple; 3) Christ carrying the cross; 4...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 24965

Accession Number: 1985.190

Candlestand

Rectangular top w/ canted corners supported by vase and ring turned baluster w/ tripod base. The legs are modified cyma curves w/ scrolled-under feet. Table appears to be put together from parts of two different tables, married at a later date. Probably originally a tip-top stand.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 24966

Accession Number: 1985.402

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ shaped edge featuring double cymas or invected corners. Wide flat rim. Deep oval well. Flat bottom. Unmarked.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24967

Accession Number: 1928.673

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ molded shaped edge w/ double cyma or bracket curves at each corner. Wide, very slightly dished rim. Deep oval well. Stilt marks on bottom. Unmarked.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24968

Accession Number: 1928.674

Cup

White clay body w/ bluish-white glaze. Deep circular bowl form tapering to a high circular foot ring. Simple C-shaped handle (missing). Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration in "willow" pattern, featuring a simple grass sprig in well w/ broadly executed Canton border. Exterior decorated w/ bridg...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 24969

Accession Number: 1985.178

Boat-shaped Dish

Small, wooden boat-shaped dish with brown lacquer bottom, red lacquer interior and exterior covered with woven straw. Canted sides with crescent-shaped cut out handles.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), straw (plant material), weaving, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24970

Accession Number: 1912.130

Feather basket

Tall, cylindrical basket with body that bows out slightly. Flat, round lid slotted to slide up and down carved wood bail handle. Checkered weave body, radial weave lid.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 24971

Accession Number: 1917.1258AB

Basket

2 quart size square base w/ sides canted out to circular mouth. Single wood bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 24972

Accession Number: 1919.761

Fruit basket

Open weave fruit-type basket w/ woven bottom and loose weave. Diamond shaped holes on side.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25323

Accession Number: 1985.613

Cradle

Cradle. Pine. Brass plate marked "Moses Abbott/ Bedford, Mass/ Married Susanna Jacquith/ of Billerica/ June 22, 1820." Three-piece hood with ogival arch hood bonnet. Plain sides and arched foot board, cant out from flat bottom, shaped edge to hoodside. Two shaped rockers. Interior painted red. Ex...

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25324

Accession Number: 1929.176

Wall mirror

Wall mirror. Oak, pine, glass, metal. Plain molded oak frame; silvered glass insert; pine backing.

Date: 1780-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal, oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25325

Accession Number: 1930.1689

Chest

Six-board chest w/out feet; molded edges on 3 sides of winged top; bottom has quarter-round molding on 3 sides. Dovetailed construction; replaced hinges; green paint on all sides except back, which is black.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25326

Accession Number: 1941.1224

Fireplace tongs

Wrought iron tongs w/ L-shaped pincers and plain round handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25327

Accession Number: 1963.111B

Quilt

Pieced and quilted top. Alternating square blocks of red and white print and green print. Back is red and black print. Bound edges in fabric of green print, same as is used on front of quilt.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25328

Accession Number: 1985.403

Trunk

Hide-covered, dome-topped trunk w/ brass tacks and iron lock and clasp. Blue polkadot wallpaper lines the interior.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hide (collagenous material), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25329

Accession Number: 1985.404

Food-storage jar

Blue glass canning jar, labeled, "Ball/deal/6."

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 25330

Accession Number: 1985.406

Basket

Woven circular form. Top has double band of braid around edge. Slightly domed top. Thick twisted flat handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25331

Accession Number: 1985.407

Basket

Oval, flared, flat woven base w/ bulbous sides and single central strap wicker handle. Woven double-lift top.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 25332

Accession Number: 1985.408

Quilt

Hand-pieced top of rectangular blocks of multi-colored cotton prints. No quilting. Backing pieced of single red and green printed fabric. Edge bound with cotton band, machine-stitched. Unidentified filler.

Date: 1845-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 25333

Accession Number: 1985.409

Trunk

Canvas covered trunk w/ slightly domed hinged lid. Compartmented interior w/ removable tray.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25334

Accession Number: 1985.410

Flax spinning wheel

Three splayed legs; elaborate ring and baluster turned forms. Plain rectangular base, grooved on both sides. Newer oak wheel w/ turned spokes. Turned rods which attach wheel to base are singed or burned. Flywheel supported by elaborately turned supports.

Date: 1815-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, oak (wood), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25335

Accession Number: 1985.411

Clock reel

Crude pegged construction. Winder has four spokes. Hand-carved, notched gears, supported between rectangular posts w/ chamfered corners. Front feet are cut from single piece of wood w/ rounded shoulders. Some evidence of black paint.

Date: 1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25336

Accession Number: 1985.412

Andirons

Two elongated pad feet w/ spurred cabriole legs which support a central shaft of columnar ring and ball shapes, surmounted by a conical finial.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, iron (metal)

GUSN: 25337

Accession Number: 1985.413

Bellows

Wooden handles decorated in yellow, black and gold on deep red background on one side w/ fruit and leaf motif. Metal fittings and tip.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25338

Accession Number: 1985.414

Tablecloth

Woven white on white cross-like checkered pattern. Square shape.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 25339

Accession Number: 1985.616

Flag

Machine-stitched construction. Thirteen red and white stripes, each a separate panel sewn together. Thiry-seven white linen stars sewn on by hand. 6 even rows of six stars each w/ a single star inserted at right upper corner. Hand embossed at hem: "J.M. Dalton," Also, "D" at bottom right corner.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Possibly Dalton, J. M. (Maker)

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 25340

Accession Number: 1985.618

Purse

Bag-like purse consisting of saddle-shaped cardboard front and back. Covered w/ cream-colored satin, enclosing a satin body w/ hand-sewn seams. Sides of woven design w/ yellow and green shadow stripes, enclosing a stripe of floral sprigs. Pink silk ribbon handles.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, silk (textile)

GUSN: 25341

Accession Number: 1985.619

Commemorative bill of fare

.1) Bill of fare for banquet, printed on satin ribbon: "Complimentary Banquet given to Admiral Lessoffsky and other Officers of the Russian Fleet, by the City government of Boston, at the Revere House, on Tuesday, June 7th, 1864. Bill of Fare..." w/ polychrome eagle and banner motif at top.

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: satin

GUSN: 25342

Accession Number: 1985.620.1

Ticket and envelope

.2a,b) Admittance ticket and envelope, made out to "Moses Colman, Esq."

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 25343

Accession Number: 1985.620.2AB

Painting

Framed watercolor. Square, plain, mahogany-veneered frame with metal ring hanger. Green and red watercolor of leaves and flowers on white paper behind glass.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25344

Accession Number: 1932.2785

Rocking chair

Knob finials surmount sausage-turned stiles enclosing 3 slightly shaped slats. Rectangular rush seat w/ exposed front corners. Double dowel stretchers front and sides; single stretcher in rear. Flat rockers added later. Black paint throughout (later); evidence of red stain underneath.

Date: 1790-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25345

Accession Number: 1963.208

Washstand

Wash stand. Pine, painted. Striped, stenciled and freehand painted crest rail (grapes and flower design) with scrolled ears. Small quarter-round corner shelves above upper shelf with cut-outs in upper shelf for washing accoutrements. One drawer below with round metal pull. Yellow background with...

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25346

Accession Number: 1963.209

Trunk

Trunk. Wood, leather, brass. "JET" initialed on top of flat-rectangular trunk covered in black leather and bound with metal straps. Iron handles at each side; interior lined w/ issues of "Newburyport Herald" from 1811 and 1812.

Date: 1810-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25347

Accession Number: 1963.213

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