Historic New England

Foil Picture

Foil picture of two birds on floral branches on a black ground. Framed. One of a pair.

Date: 1825-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: foil (metal)

GUSN: 60964

Accession Number: 1942.1847.2

Map-"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova"

Map depicting portions of the east coast of North America with pictoral elements including tall ships, bears, Native Americans, and canoes. Hand-colored. Appears to be a page from an atlas.

Date: 1675-1774

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60965

Accession Number: 1942.1848

Map of Boston

Framed map of the town of Boston and of Boston Harbor.

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 60966

Accession Number: 1942.1849

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60967

Accession Number: 1942.1851.1

Kerosene Lantern

Electrified kerosene lamp with a spherical colorless glass shade flashed with red, a wire cage, and black mounts. One of a pair.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Hiram L. Piper Co. (Maker)

Material: flashing (glassworking), painting (coating), tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 60968

Accession Number: 1942.1851.2

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in a military uniform with epaulets, a cravat, and a cape. In a round frame.

Date: 1775-1815

Maker: Rietti, M. (Maker)

GUSN: 60969

Accession Number: 1942.1852

Figurine of a Man and a Woman

Green, white, and red figurine of a standing man and a seated woman with a tree between.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60970

Accession Number: 1942.1853

Fruit Bowl

Brown oval lattice work basket with applied leaves, flowers, and branches.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60971

Accession Number: 1942.1855

Print

Calligraphic writing around a portriat of George Washington with angels and masonic imagery. Framed.

Date: 1817

Maker: AFTER Tyler, Benjamin O. (Maker) Maverick, P. (Engraver)

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

GUSN: 60972

Accession Number: 1942.1856

Electric Lamp

Lamp with a candlestick base with a lobed, weighted foot and baluster shaft.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 60973

Accession Number: 1942.1857

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60974

Accession Number: 1942.1858.1

Candlestick

Candlestick with a circular weighted foot, a baluster shaft with reeded decoration and a glass shade flashed with red. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 60975

Accession Number: 1942.1858.2

Rinser

Oval wine glass cooler with a scalloped rim with swan's head handles, painted red with fruit decorations.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60976

Accession Number: 1942.1860

Mug

Cream and blackcylindrical mug with an ear-shaped handle and a transfer printed decoration of a boxing match.

Date: 1788-1795

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60977

Accession Number: 1942.1861

Mug

Blue, buff, black, and gilt cylindrical mug with a strap handle and decoration of checked bands and a ship.

Date: 1795-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mocha ware

GUSN: 60978

Accession Number: 1942.1862

Box

Oval box with grained decoration, a hinged lid, and oval handle and latch, and a red interior.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60979

Accession Number: 1942.1863

Box

Oval box with barrel construction, painted teal and blue with black floral stencils on lid.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: Foskett, S. (Maker)

Material: pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 60980

Accession Number: 1942.1864

Jug

Brown jug with a bulbous body, a narrow mouth, two strap handles, and an incised band.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 60981

Accession Number: 1942.1865

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60982

Accession Number: 1942.1866.1

Compote

Pink, yellow, and white compote shaped like a nautilus shell on an oval base. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60983

Accession Number: 1942.1866.2

Platter

White, rectangular platter with canted corners and a fluted lip.

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 60984

Accession Number: 1942.1867

Planter

Oval planter with pierced red and yellow sides, a scroll base, and a conforming liner.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 60985

Accession Number: 1942.1869

Megaphone

Conical red megaphone with a circular collar.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 60986

Accession Number: 1942.1870

Teacup

Rose and polychrome bell-shaped teacup with a scalloped body, a handle, and a floral spray decoration.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 60987

Accession Number: 1942.1872

Dinner Plate

Cream, black, and green dinner plate with a scalloped edge, flat rim, and a transfer print of a sailing ship.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60988

Accession Number: 1942.1873

Dinner Plate

Cream and black dinner plate with a scalloped edge and a transfer print of a ship surrounded by floral sprays. One of a pair.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60989

Accession Number: 1942.1874.1

Dinner Plate

Cream and black dinner plate with a scalloped edge and a transfer print of a ship surrounded by floral sprays. One of a pair.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 60990

Accession Number: 1942.1874.2

Serving Dish

Cream-colored rectangular serving dish with scalloped corners, a domed lid, and an oval ring handle.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60991

Accession Number: 1942.1875

Match Holder

White rectangular match holder with canted unglazed sides and a reclining lion on the lid.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 60992

Accession Number: 1942.1876

Pie Server

Pyramidal body with an oblong reeded handle and rococo foliated motif.

Date: 1860-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 60993

Accession Number: 1942.1877

Bowl

Cream-colored bowl with curved fluted sides, a scalloped lip and a round foot.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60994

Accession Number: 1942.1878

Caster

Cream-colored caster with a circular foot, bulbous body, and a pierced dome.

Date: 1770-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60995

Accession Number: 1942.1879

Caster

Cream-colored caster with a circular foot, a bulbous body, and a diamond pierced dome.

Date: 1770-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60996

Accession Number: 1942.1880

Vegetable Dish

Cream and blue square dish with a deep well, flat rim, domed lid, rose knob, and shell edge.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60997

Accession Number: 1942.1881

Tureen

Cream and blue oval tureen with an attached stand and bowl, a domed lid, and a shell edge.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 60998

Accession Number: 1942.1882

Ladle

Cream and blue ladle with a circular bowl, a flattened arched handle, and a border with ridges.

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 60999

Accession Number: 1942.1883

Venus Figurine

Cream-colored standing Venus with a drape and a circular base.

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61000

Accession Number: 1942.1884

Figurine of a Boy and Girl

White-colored figurine of a standing girl and boy on a rock, both wearing formal attire.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, tin glaze

GUSN: 61001

Accession Number: 1942.1885

Bonbon Dish

Cream-colored diamond-shaped candy dish with curved sides, a shallow well, and a green hue.

Date: 1775-1799

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61002

Accession Number: 1942.1886

Dinner Plate

Dinner plate with a deep well, a flat brim, and decoration of a ship at the center and floral sprigs around the rim.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 61003

Accession Number: 1942.1887

Trinket Box

Cream-colored rectangular box with canted corners, a domed lid, and an applied grapevine decration.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61004

Accession Number: 1942.1888

Water Pitcher

Lavender-colored pitcher with a hexagonal baluster-shaped body, an ear handle, and a molded bird and vine decoration. One of a pair.

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 61005

Accession Number: 1942.1889.1

Bowl

Circular bowl with a flat bottom, curved sides, and a molded lip.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 61056

Accession Number: 1942.4087

Trinket Box

Rose and white box with a six lobed body, a reserve with a crest and flowers, and a fish scale decoration. With a hinged lid.

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 61057

Accession Number: 1942.4510

Teapot

Cream, red, black, and gilt round teapot with a branch spout, and a braided handle.

Date: 1765-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 61058

Accession Number: 1982.323

Display Case

Rectangular display case with a wooden frame, five panels, and clear glass.

Date: 1900-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 61059

Accession Number: 1942.5115

Stand

Circular stand with a molded edge and an indent in the center.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 61060

Accession Number: 1942.5116

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61061

Accession Number: 1942.5117.1

Doorknob

Amethyst-colored glass doorknob with a rounded top and faceted sides. One of a pair.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61062

Accession Number: 1942.5117.2

Doorknob

Round white doorknob with a floral decoration and a screw at the center, with ribbed sections.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 61063

Accession Number: 1942.5118

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