Historic New England

Purse

Green and purple silk with floral and geometric pattern, black trim, and a black silk ribbon drawstring.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 47543

Accession Number: 1968.162

Seat Cover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47545

Accession Number: 1968.558

Needlework Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47547

Accession Number: 1968.1128

Creamer

Oval body w/ loop handle and slightly pointed mouth; painted pink rose bud swag as interior border; exterior has roses and small leafy flitches.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 47548

Accession Number: 1969.1

Pail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 47549

Accession Number: 1969.2.31

Saucer

Black transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Pink luster rim. Central nautical scene.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (optical property), transfer printing

GUSN: 47550

Accession Number: 1969.2.2

Tea bowl without handle, double orange band with red dots. Secondary border of red dot and dash band. Central decoration of pink and green flower sprig. Smaller sprig on the exterior of the cup and small orange leaf in bowl of cup.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 47551

Accession Number: 1969.3.1

Tea bowl and saucer

Tea bowl without handle; slight scalloped edge to bowls and saucers; border: double red line with spearhead pendules; polychrome enamel floral decoration, exterior of cup and in well (over poppy flower in relief) of saucer.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 47552

Accession Number: 1969.4.1AB

Bowl

White glaze; blue band around edge; zigzag band below; four thin, lighter blue bands around well, which depicts scene of man balancing in boat with arching trees in distance.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 47553

Accession Number: 1969.5

Scarf

Ivory silk net; long and rectangular; scalloped edges; lace applique of small floral and leaf motif on body with deep scroll motif at ends; scroll and floral motif on edges.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47554

Accession Number: 1969.8

Dress

Long; white; rounded yoke w/ checkered pattern (also at hem) of bands of narrow tucks alternating w/ bands of eyelet (horizontal and vertical); ruffled collar w/ lace; long sleeves w/ same pattern as yoke; pleated (box pleats) at front; scalloped hem w/ wheels/circles of openwork; 4 buttonholes and ...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 47555

Accession Number: 1969.9

Undershirt

Cream; rib knit; scoop neckline and center front trimmed w/ cream silk crochet; cream grosgrain ribbon drawstring at neck; long sleeves; 5 pearl buttons.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: machine knitting, machine-made, reeding, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47556

Accession Number: 1969.10

Undershirt

Cream; scoop neckline and center front trimmed w/ cream silk (crochet work); long sleeves; 5 pearl buttons.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: machine knitting, machine-made, reeding, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47557

Accession Number: 1969.11

Dress

Blue/black changeable taffeta with tapestry inserts; Bodice (A): basque style; tapestry collar with tapestry panel, 18 tapestry buttons at center front; decorative tapestry band at cuffs; pleats at left and right front extend from shoulder to hem with smocking at waist; long sleeves with pleated cuf...

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta, tapestries

GUSN: 47558

Accession Number: 1969.12AB

Tea bowl

Porcelain tea bowl. Interior painted blue and pick band with a centrally located flower. Exterior body has a painted floral design.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 47559

Accession Number: 1969.13.1

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware bowl with a scalloped edge. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting a perched bird.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 47560

Accession Number: 1969.14

Vegetable dish

Blue and white; scalloped edge with asterisk and scallop border; right-oriented landscape scene of pavilion and trees, bridge (no figures) foreground, two boats, distant, and one behind bridge in full sail; two other groups of buildings and trees, distant; bottom decorated with three sprays of flowe...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, underglazing

GUSN: 47561

Accession Number: 1969.15

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Guilloche border surrounds a central pastoral scene.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 47562

Accession Number: 1969.16.1

Sauceboat

Earthenware sauceboat molded in the form of a duck.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 47563

Accession Number: 1969.17

Soup plate

Red transfer-printed plate with border of medallions of Venetian scenes; scrolls in high relief on border; scene of figures at edge of water near urn-on-pedestal, mountains in distance; stone building, left on water's edge.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 47564

Accession Number: 1969.18

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 47565

Accession Number: 1969.19

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 47566

Accession Number: 1969.20AB

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 47567

Accession Number: 1969.22

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47568

Accession Number: 1969.26

Windsor Chair

Bow-back windsor chair.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), oak (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 47569

Accession Number: 1969.30

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Upturned pointed handle with a beading pattern. Oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47936

Accession Number: 1969.654.1

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Pointed handle with a twisted shaft. Shovel shaped bowl with scalloped edges. Bright cut floral and foliate design.

Date: 1848-1865

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47937

Accession Number: 1969.657.1

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Geometric pattern on the handle. Oval bowl.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47938

Accession Number: 1969.658.1

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a rounded handle and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47939

Accession Number: 1969.660

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Antique pattern.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47940

Accession Number: 1969.661

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms and claw shaped bowls. Antique pattern.

Date: 1861-1863

Maker: Crosby & Morse (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47941

Accession Number: 1969.662

Ice Cream Knife

Oval handle; slightly curved blade. Foliate is on border; oval thread is on handle.

Date: 1857-1860

Maker: Shreve, Brown & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47942

Accession Number: 1969.663

Grape Shears

Silver grape shears with fluted curved shanks, circular finger rings, and a circular pivot.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 47943

Accession Number: 1969.664

Cann

Bulbous with round splayed foot, scroll handle. Found in white bag with hand-written tag marked "May Mug. " (See Provenance. )

Date: 1795-1805

Maker: Churchill, Jesse, 1773-1819 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47944

Accession Number: 1969.667.1

Coffee Urn

Coffee Urn Body (a) attached to Y-shaped base on squashed ball feet, rim of palmettes around base. Round lamp in middle of base also with rim of palmettes. Straight spout ending in ram's head at base of body. 3 loose chains attached in 3 places on rim of neck.Top (b) dome-shaped top with finial ...

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), fruitwood, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47945

Accession Number: 1969.668.1A-C

Cruet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47946

Accession Number: 1969.670.1

Cruet

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47947

Accession Number: 1969.671A

Spice Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47948

Accession Number: 1969.671B

Spice Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47949

Accession Number: 1969.671C

Spice Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47950

Accession Number: 1969.671D

Cream Pitcher

A: 4 ball feet support squat, oval body. B: white bag used to hold pitcher.

Date: 1807-1808

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47951

Accession Number: 1969.672AB

Tankard

Straight, tapering sides; squarish handle; bird finial.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47952

Accession Number: 1969.675

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher with an "s" shaped handle, flared rim, broad spout, and a bulbous body. Overall foliate design.

Date: 1809-1810

Maker: Fletcher & Gardiner (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47953

Accession Number: 1969.676

Bowl

No description

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: chasing, repoussé, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47954

Accession Number: 1969.677A

Cream Pitcher

Raised; double-C handle; pulled spout; urn-shaped, turned body.

Date: 1839-1840

Maker: Jones, Low & Ball (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47955

Accession Number: 1969.678

Candlestick

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 47956

Accession Number: 1969.681.1

Crumber

Silver crumber with a pointed oval handle and a rectangular blade. Scroll, floral, and foliate pattern.

Date: 1857-1860

Maker: Shreve, Brown & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47957

Accession Number: 1969.683

Vegetable Dish

Rounded rectangular w/ 4 feet, 2 handles; finial. A= Base B= Top tray C= Bottom tray D= Cover E= Finial

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: fluting, shell (animal material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 47958

Accession Number: 1969.685A-E

Salver

Circular with 3 claw-and-ball feet.

Date: 1778-1779

Maker: John & Thomas Crouch & Hannam (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 47959

Accession Number: 1969.686

Card Receiver

Round, with 3 feet.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, engraving (printing process), gadrooning, silver (metal)

GUSN: 47960

Accession Number: 1969.687

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