Historic New England

Dinner Plate

"Commerce" pattern of blue transfer print on white body; floral and wavy line borders; central scene of group of figures (possibly traders) at center with two sailing vessels at right with dock areas at foreground; background shows Far Eastern buildings; possibly representing the China trade. .4-.9)...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 5951

Accession Number: 1971.1044.9

Soup Bowl

"Commerce" pattern of blue transfer print on white body; floral and wavy line borders; central scene of group of figures (possibly traders) at center with two sailing vessels at right with dock areas at foreground; background shows Far Eastern buildings; possibly representing the China trade. .10-.1...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 5952

Accession Number: 1971.1044.10

Vegetable Dish Base

White clay body with pearl glaze; deep rectanguloid bowl form with canted and lobed corners with molded scroll border design and squared handles at each side conforming molded foot; blue transfer decoration of central romanticized scene of Gothic ruins with three tourists at right; elaborate medieva...

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: Adams (Maker)

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5953

Accession Number: 1971.1045

Pitcher

Utilitarian pitcher; strap handle; lead overglaze; white central mineral glazed band, surrounded by four thin brown mineral glazed bands; manufacturing flaw in white and brown decoration.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), mineral, overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5954

Accession Number: 1971.1047

Marble Slab

Rectangular marble slab has residue of salmon-colored paint on edges; bottom has inner rectangular line of residue from brown wood finish.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 5955

Accession Number: 1971.1048

Coffeepot

Blue and white transfer print pattern "Real Old Willow" with gilt overglaze decoration; borders are alternating diaper reserves with gilt edge; central tranditional pagoda house and river willow pattern scene in Far Eastern manner. .1) Modified bell form with C-shaped handle; flared domed top with p...

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: Booth's Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, gilding, overglazing, transfer printing

GUSN: 5956

Accession Number: 1971.1049.1

Kerosene Lamp

Clear glass chimney (replacement); cylindrical, slightly bulbous below waist, tapering again to base; lamp is brass plated copper; foot has punched quatrefoil motif at base, steps upward to ring turned stem which has punched air vents; font is bulbous with ring turning and stepped shoulder to cylind...

Date: 1884

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plate (material), copper (metal), glass (material), punching (surface marking technique)

GUSN: 5957

Accession Number: 1971.1046AB

Scale

.1) Scale with cross-shaped bottom; at center, projecting upward, are two curvilinear mounts, upon which, running perpendicular, rest two parallel curvilinear balancing arms; at left end is a circular permanent weight tray; at right is a four-pronged projection that supports a removable tin tray. .2...

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), sheet metal, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5958

Accession Number: 1971.1050.1-3

Bowl

Large, deep underglazed bowl with a broad molded lip. Two coarsely glazed white bands encircle the bowl below the lip. Molded stepped base.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), underglazing, yellowware

GUSN: 5959

Accession Number: 1971.1051

Crock Pot

Bulbous-shaped bean pot tapers to vertical lip; applied C-shaped handle at side; lip and shoulders glazed dark brown, lower half cream-colored with crackled glaze; interior lip ring for lid.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 5960

Accession Number: 1971.1052

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form; unglazed exterior with broad flat lip; reddish brown slip and lead glazed interior; bottom of bowl had ribbed rig.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead (metal), redware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5961

Accession Number: 1971.1053

Baking Pan

Circular baking pan, shaply indented below lip, tapers to base; lip is black and unglazed; body is blue-gray crackled glaze; bottom underside is series of concentric circles.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5962

Accession Number: 1971.1054

Tripod

Square brass plate with screw apparatus for mounting camera, whole surmounting three identical wooden legs; each leg consists of a seris of four wooden members that "telescope" into each other, creating a collapsable body; the foot of each member is released by a screw set into a pierced gilt metal ...

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: Probably Eastman Kodak Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5963

Accession Number: 1971.1055

Bread Tray

Deep welled oval bread tray is painted green with yellow ochre band highlighting rim and well base; hand-painted floral motifs in gold and brown tones decorate well and cavetto; underside black.

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5964

Accession Number: 1971.1056

Pitcher

White glazed pitcher has round spout with scalloped lip at back side; C-shaped handle has molded leaf motif projecting onto sides where it joins body; convex neck band below spout, repeated at spur of handle; body has alternating concave and convex facets; bulbous base sharply indents to conforming ...

Date: 1853-1861

Maker: Alcock, John (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 5965

Accession Number: 1971.1057

Soap Dish

A) White clay body with white glaze; globular rectanguloid form with canted corners; high, wide rim with shallow flange at mouth receiving recessed cover; blue transfer print decoration of "Apple Blossom" pattern of floral sprigs with elaborate scroll border on rim. B) Conforming domed lid surmounte...

Date: 1833-1848

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 5966

Accession Number: 1971.1058AB

Pitcher

Blue transfer print decoration with village and fishing scene overall; interior and exterior border of floral scrolls alternating with peacock feathered motif; feathered motif on molded double C-scroll handle rising above rim and terminating at back of mouth; curvilinear spouted mouth; globular, fac...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: feather (material), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 5967

Accession Number: 1971.1059

Sconce

Oval shaped tin sheet has outward sloping sides; at bottom center, perpendicular to bottom is a "question mark" shaped handle arm with a scalloped circular crimped bobeche; inside is a C-shaped candle holder; punched in upper center is a hole for hanging; olive green front; black back; front appears...

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet metal, iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 5968

Accession Number: 1971.1060

Plate

Stenciled gold and turquoise on white body; poppies and leaves form a border along the rim and encircle a central stylized poppy motif.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Villeroy & Boch (Maker)

Material: earthenware, stenciling

GUSN: 5969

Accession Number: 1971.1061

Goblet

Two-part molded colorless body; round bowl with ten faceted sides; short, thin stem; plain domed circular foot.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5970

Accession Number: 1971.1062

Goblet

Two-part molded colorless glass body; honeycomb motif on round bowl; ten-sided stem; plain domed circular foot.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5971

Accession Number: 1971.1063

Sugar Bowl

Molded colorless glass with leaf pattern; scalloped edges.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal)

GUSN: 5972

Accession Number: 1971.1064

Teapot

Small white bodied teapot with printed blue and white Far Eastern scene; barrel-shaped body has modified S spout and C handle with flattened bottom; small domed top has blue knop handle and one perforation or steam hole.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5973

Accession Number: 1971.1065AB

Goblet

Molded colorless glass; trumpet-shaped body; stem with central knop; wheel-etched decoration: palm trees, pineapples, birds; scalloped pattern on base.

Date: 1867-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5974

Accession Number: 1971.1066

Dish

Shallow simple circular form with star cut in bottom; colorless body.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 5975

Accession Number: 1971.1067

Lithograph

Lithographic reproduction of a painting of a woman, head & shoulders, profile, Italian, early Renaissance period.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, photographs

GUSN: 5520

Accession Number: 1971.826

Ewer

Jug with flat base, two flattened sides, short neck, narrow lip, and applied C-shaped handle; Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5521

Accession Number: 1971.827

Vase

Vase with ring foot, globular body, long neck, and flared lip. Exterior decoration of black birds against a green sky and black bamboo, applied gilt.

Date: 1882

Maker: Rookwood Pottery (Maker)

Material: bamboo (material), ceramic (material), gilding

GUSN: 5522

Accession Number: 1971.828

Ashtray

Circular, stamped floral border within a beaded reserve.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 5523

Accession Number: 1971.829

Ashtray

Rectangular, hammered design, repousse punched border, incised centered head and shoulders image of a man; "MARCO/ROSCARI" incised on either side of head.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, repoussé

GUSN: 5524

Accession Number: 1971.830

Ashtray

Circular dish, applied ring foot, medium relief, surface design of dancing costumed male figure flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms.

Date: 1900-1967

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5525

Accession Number: 1971.831

Ornament

Four iridescent glass balls arranged to form a pyramid.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5526

Accession Number: 1971.832

Vase

Circular foot, six lobed hemispherical body, sloping shoulder, long neck, three-dimensional dragon encircles neck.

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 5527

Accession Number: 1971.833

Wall Ornament

Three slippers with pointed toes ostensibly hanging from a bow knot, deep blue glaze with gilt design; imitation Sevres type.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5528

Accession Number: 1971.834B

Plaque

Plaque of Cupid and Psyche molded in high relief on terra-cotta ground. Gilt Greek key border.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: P. Ipsen (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, terracotta (clay material)

GUSN: 5529

Accession Number: 1971.835

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of man; reverse: Prince of Wales feathers, crown and thistles; accompanying dark blue leatherette case.

Date: 1872

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5530

Accession Number: 1971.836

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profiles of a man and a woman; reverse: heraldic devices and date of marriage March 21, 1871; fitted hinged leatherett case.

Date: 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5531

Accession Number: 1971.837

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: oak and olive branches, no inscription; in a fitted and hinged leatherett box.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5532

Accession Number: 1971.838

Commemorative Medal

Obverse: handmaidens of industry and arts crowned by a third maiden; reverse: classically draped figure with sword; placed in the top half of a WYON's case.

Date: 1876

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5533

Accession Number: 1971.839

Medal

Obverse and reverse: chronology of the kings of England commencing with "Britons" and ending with "Victoria 1837"; placed in the bottom half of a WYON's case (does not fit).

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5534

Accession Number: 1971.840

Coin

Obverse: profile of woman; reverse: island of Bermuda; fitted translucent plastic case.

Date: 1959

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 5535

Accession Number: 1971.841

Candlestick

Footed circular base, baluster, cylinder and ball shaped stem, turquoise, dark blue and red cloisonne design.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5536

Accession Number: 1971.842

Dish

A) Ring foot, circular shape, shallow concave body, cloisonne design on top and bottom, three red roses at center; b) lathe turned pierced foot.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enamel paint

GUSN: 5537

Accession Number: 1971.843AB

Fireplace Fan

Pleated folding fan, terra-cotta color on one side, gold colored on the other, brass button at center base.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), paper (fiber product), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 5538

Accession Number: 1971.844

Candlesnuffer

Hollow cylindrical handle with a sliding wick carrier, ring at end holds bell shaped extinguisher.

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5539

Accession Number: 1971.845

Inkwell

In the shape of a long narrow boat with a high bow and stern, roof of small structure at center opens to reveal inkwell and sand shaker.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 5540

Accession Number: 1971.846

Garniture

Delft-type blue and white decorated 18th century style slipper/shoe; handpainted floral and geometric pattern.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, painting (image-making), hand-painted, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5541

Accession Number: 1971.847

Ashtray

Serrated border, unglazed, red and black shield painted at center.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), redware

GUSN: 5542

Accession Number: 1971.848

Figurine

Dog figurine, two part mold, white heavily textured coat, short legs.

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 5543

Accession Number: 1971.849

Shoe-shaped Garniture

Woman's low heeled shoe; blue glaze decoration over white underglaze; woman's face painted at instep.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pottery (object genre), underglazing, clay

GUSN: 5544

Accession Number: 1971.850

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