Historic New England

Tray

Part of a set. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. 6-lobed circular form. Straight sides canting out from corresponding flat well. Carnation-like central motif with iron red sprigs; green "bead" cavetto border. Purple borders.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55696

Accession Number: 1950.359

Canister

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Molded rectangular body with rounded epauletted shoulders. Cylindrical neck. B) Domed cover with knop finial and cylindrical neck.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55697

Accession Number: 1950.360AB

Cream Pitcher

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens.A) Ovoid teardrop shaped or globular body with circular foot ring. Tapers to a cylindrical neck with a triangular spout at the circular mouth. Applied molded C-scroll handle with cloud-scr...

Date: 1810-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55698

Accession Number: 1950.362AB

Cup and Saucer

Part of tea set 1950.358-.366. White clay body with white glaze. Overglaze enamel decoration in rose and greens. A) Saucer. Circular bowl form with undefined well. Circular foot ring. B) Tea bowl. Deep bowl form with foot ring.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 55699

Accession Number: 1950.363AB

Rug

Room size carpet, hand knotted construction. Red, white-ivory and blues predominate with ochre-yellow and pink details. Central star-like 8-point medallion of elaborate curvaceous floral design. On a red field with overall floral vine with blue brackets at corners. Series of borders. Main brder is l...

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 55700

Accession Number: 1954.86

Tea Table

Tea table with cabriole legs and pad feet. The rectangular top has an applied molded edge.

Date: 1740-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 55701

Accession Number: 1963.347

Lacquered Sewing Table

Black and gold lacquered sewing table; the rectangular hinged top has serpentine-shaped edges and a raised decorative panel; the corresponding base contains multiple fitted compartments for sewing tools. Two lyre-shaped legs, with a central fleur-de-lis finial and shaped bracket feet terminate in ca...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: japanning, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 55702

Accession Number: 1964.10

Chair

Knuckle claw and ball cabriole front legs. Turned "H" and rear stretchers. Rectangular chamfered rear legs. Upholstered seat. Stiles chamfered in rear crest rail molded and flared at ears with scallop in center. Pierced splat with owl eyes.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 55703

Accession Number: 1966.431

Slant-top Desk

Rectangular slant top desk, two sliding lid supports. Four graduated drawers; molded bracket feet. Interior fitted with nine small cubby holes and eight short drawers. Back of one drawer chalked "IISGSS." Paper label on third drawer "mahogany desk from the Abraham Browne Watertown Mass." Chippendale...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 55704

Accession Number: 1966.509

Side Chair

Side chair. Mahogany; soft maple front and side seat rails; beech corner braces. Serpentine crest rail with vegetal carving. Scrolled pierced splat with ogee arch central piercing. Rests on Marlborough legs. Rope beaded edge on stiles and legs. "H" stretcher and rear stretcher, inscribed "Walla...

Date: 1760-1769

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), beech (wood)

GUSN: 55705

Accession Number: 1971.227

Dinnerware Set

Set of three saucers; blue and white round saucer with a deep recess; decorated with a depiction of a Chinese landscape; with crest of Araujo de Acabedo. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59538

Accession Number: 1982.284.14

Dinnerware Set

Triangular shaped serving dish with lid. Serpentine and pointed edge. Floral and ribbon border with crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enameling

GUSN: 59539

Accession Number: 1982.285.2

Dinnerware Set

Square serving dish with serpentine edge. Eight facet stepped lid with hunting and fishing scenes and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enameling

GUSN: 59540

Accession Number: 1982.285.3

Dinnerware Set

Triangular shaped serving dish with lid. Serpentine and pointed edge. Floral and ribbon border with crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), enameling

GUSN: 59541

Accession Number: 1982.285.1

Dinnerware Set

Polychrome and gilt ice bucket with handles. Round shaped with footed base, scalloped lip. Food and floral motif and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59542

Accession Number: 1982.285.4

Dinnerware Set

Polychrome and gilt ice bucket with handles. Round shaped with footed base, scalloped lip. Food and floral motif and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59543

Accession Number: 1982.285.5

Dinnerware Set

Polychrome and gilt butter dish. Round shape with handles and lid. Food and floral motif and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59544

Accession Number: 1982.285.6

Dinnerware Set

Polychrome and gilt butter dish. Round shape with handles and lid. Food and floral motif and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Date: 1760-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 59545

Accession Number: 1982.285.7

Cream Pitcher

White and orange helmet-shaped cream pitcher with a grapevine and swagged armorial shield decoration.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59546

Accession Number: 1982.286

Cream Pitcher

White and pink helmet-shaped cream pitcher with a cartouche with flowers.

Date: 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 59547

Accession Number: 1982.287

Silhouette

Framed positive-cut silhouette of a man wearing a ponytail shown in a bust-length right-facing profile view. Gold highlights. Inscription below silhouette is partially obscured by mat but the name "Samuel Webber" is visible. Rectangular frame with octagonal mat.

Date: 1810-1824

Maker: Danber, H. P. (Artist)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59548

Accession Number: 1942.1605

Coal Stove

Cast iron coal stove with a figure of George Washington standing on a three-tiered base. Washington is dressed in classic Roman attire and is painted gold. Base is rectangular with rounded corners. Front of base has a raised motif of a sword and tricorn hat. Stove has a hinged door on right side of ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Mott Furnace (Manufacturer)

Material: casting (process), embossing, iron (metal)

GUSN: 59549

Accession Number: 1942.1610

Portrait of a Woman

Framed portrait in watercolor on ivory of an unidentified woman, shown in a three-quarter length view on a charcoal ground.. Woman is wearing an elaborate white hat and an orange dress with a floral pattern and large bows. Rectangular wood frame.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59550

Accession Number: 1942.1615

Portrait

Framed portrait of an unidentified man shown in a three-quarter view. Man has right hand inserted inside vest. Man is wearing a brown coat and vest and a white shirt. Portrait is done in gouache on paper. Rectangular wood frame.

Date: 1750-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: gouache (paint), paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59551

Accession Number: 1942.1616

Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait depicting a young man; 1/2 length profile, wearing a black and blue suit; white stocking; blue grey spindrel

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: Possibly Sharples (Maker)

Material: paper (fiber product), oil pastels

GUSN: 59552

Accession Number: 1942.1637

Portrait of George Washington and Family

Framed rectangular watercolor group portrait depicting George Washington and Martha Washington seated at a round table. A young girl stands to the right of Martha Washington while George Washington rests his right arm on the shoulder of a young boy to his right. The boy stands beside a large globe. ...

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: AFTER Savage, Edward (Maker)

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

GUSN: 59553

Accession Number: 1942.1604

Pitcher

Cream and black round pitcher with swelled sides decorated with a medallion with a harbor scene and an eagle.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 59554

Accession Number: 1942.1782

Side Chair

Square backed fancy side chair with red and gold painted decoration and a rush seat. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59555

Accession Number: 1942.2323.1

Side Chair

Square backed fancy side chair with red and gold painted decoration and a rush seat. One of a pair.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59556

Accession Number: 1942.2323.2

Pembroke Table

Rectangular top with narrow drop leaves, one drawer, and reeded legs.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 59557

Accession Number: 1942.2324

Settee

Windsor settee with a birdcage crest, ten bamboo-turned legs with stretchers, and a plank seat with yellow paint.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59558

Accession Number: 1942.2325

Pembroke Table

Rectangular pine Pembroke table with narow drop leaves, D-shaped ends, one drawer, and reeded and tapered legs.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 59559

Accession Number: 1942.2326

Sewing Box

Rectangular sewing box with a hinged lid, removable partitioned tray, and lidded compartment.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59560

Accession Number: 1942.2327

Settee

Windsor settee with a birdcage crest, six bamboo-turned legs with stretchers, and a plank seat with yellow paint.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59561

Accession Number: 1942.2328

Candlestick

Circular base with blue enamel on white metal and a baluster with a circular bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 59562

Accession Number: 1942.2329.1

Candlestick

Circular base with blue enamel on white metal and a baluster with a circular bobeche. One of a pair.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Possibly Engbert (Maker)

Material: metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 59563

Accession Number: 1942.2329.2

Candy Dish

Round clear glass dish with a swirl patern, a base with a ringed stem, and a lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59564

Accession Number: 1942.2330.1

Candy Dish

Round clear glass dish with a swirl patern, a base with a ringed stem, and a lid. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 59565

Accession Number: 1942.2330.2

Portrait of George Washington

Interior scene with full-length portrait of George Washington, standing with right arm outstretched and sword in left hand. Bottom of print reads "Washington. First in was, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Currier, Nathaniel (Printer)

Material: lithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 59566

Accession Number: 1942.2332

Magnifying Glass

Rectangular magnifyig glass with an arched top, circular lens, black handle, and two notches in the frame.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 59567

Accession Number: 1942.2334

Electric Lantern

Electrified lantern with a clear glass shade with circular protrusions and at tin handle and base punched with stars.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59568

Accession Number: 1942.2335

Lantern

Colorless shade with bull's eye glass with a tin circular bottom and handle with punched stars.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59569

Accession Number: 1942.2336

Lantern

Clear faceted glass shade with a circular bottom, handle, and conical top of punched tin.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 59570

Accession Number: 1942.2337

Lantern

Clear glass shade with rectangular protrusions and a handle and conical top of punched tin.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 59571

Accession Number: 1942.2338

Hooked Rug

Hooked rug with a large basket of multi-colored flowers with green. leaves on a beige ground with floral vine surrounding it.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59572

Accession Number: 1942.2339

Tieback

Circular tieback with an eagle holding branches and arrows looking right with metal trim.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59573

Accession Number: 1942.2341.1

Tieback

Circular tieback with an eagle holding branches and arrows looking left with metal trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 59574

Accession Number: 1942.2341.2

Tieback

Circular tieback with an eagle holding branches and arrows looking left with metal trim. One of a pair.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), embossing

GUSN: 59575

Accession Number: 1942.2341.3

Family Tree

Watercolor family tree in the center with three hearts at the base and fruit in the branches with an in the center. Framed

Date: 1816-1913

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 59576

Accession Number: 1942.2342.1AB

Membership Certificate

Fabric blue ribbon suggests a column with a female allegorical figure on the right.

Date: 1861

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, wool (textile)

GUSN: 59577

Accession Number: 1942.2342.2AB

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