Historic New England

Candelabra

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 46226

Accession Number: 1959.512

Clay daub, reinforced with straw. The sample shows one smooth surface. The reverse shows evidence of having been against wood and with a strip of wood surrounded on three sides by clay running crosswise.

Maker: unknown

Material: clay, straw (plant material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 46227

Accession Number: 1959.516B

Nail

In box labeled "shingle nails."

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46228

Accession Number: 1959.517C

Brick

Brick with smooth hard surface one side - a pressed brick. Evidence of a slim mortar joint on one side still.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), pressing

GUSN: 46229

Accession Number: 1959.519B

Brick

Hearth tile, perhaps painted black once.

Date: ca. 1739

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product), painting (coating)

GUSN: 46230

Accession Number: 1959.520

Tile

Decorative tile with dark-turquoise glaze. ve ceramic tile. Relief design of circles and scrolls on front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46231

Accession Number: 1959.521B

Tile

Decorative tile with olive-green glaze. Floral design in relief on front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46232

Accession Number: 1959.521D

Tile

Decorative tile with dark blue glaze. Floral design in relief on front.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46233

Accession Number: 1959.521E

Tile

Decorative tile with light-brown glaze. Foliate and scroll design in relief on front. Same design as 1959.521C, different colorway.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46234

Accession Number: 1959.521F

Tile

Decorative tile with yellow glazed. Relief design on front.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46235

Accession Number: 1959.521G

Tile

Square, brown glazed, decorative ceramic tile; relief swirl design on front.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46236

Accession Number: 1959.521H

Tile

Square, olive-green glazed, decorative ceramic tile; diamond-shaped design on front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46237

Accession Number: 1959.521I

Tile

Square, brown-glazed decorative ceramic tile; spotty brown and dark brown design looks like sand.

Date: 1881

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46238

Accession Number: 1959.521J

Tile

Square, dark-blue glaze, decorative ceramic tile; relief floral design on front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46239

Accession Number: 1959.521K

Tile

Square, olive green, brown glazed, decorative ceramic tile; relief floral design centered on the front.

Date: 1881-1883

Maker: J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works\n (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 46240

Accession Number: 1959.521L

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Monochromatic, with black thread used for lettering and cross stitched border. Alphabets: #1 missing J,U

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46242

Accession Number: 1959.741

Pictorial/Alphabet Sampler

Large scale vase of flowers at center. Alphabet worked at bottom left. Unfinished; probably made just for practice. Natural linen ground, horizontal rectangle. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1 "A-Y", #2 "A-O", missing "J".

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46243

Accession Number: 1959.742

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Sampler on natural linen ground. Geometric border. Alphabet at top, in cream and green against dark brown cross stitch background. Rows of geometric diamond and half diamond embroidery, floral embroidery at bottom. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 jumbled letters; Numbers: "1-...

Date: 1800

Maker: Chase, Sally, 1793- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 46244

Accession Number: 1959.743

Dress and Capelet

A=Dress; B=Capelet. A=Dress - Cream wool with woven cream silk check and printed with floral trail and floral sprays; "v" neckline with appliqued tucked panel with pleats at pointed waist. Long fitted sleeves edged with cotton net; piping at waist, center front and neckline; cartridge pleats all a...

Date: 1843-1847

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), hand sewing, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 46249

Accession Number: 1959.1213AB

Quilt

Central white block; pieced pink printed cotton ten-pointed star in center; twelve, eight- pointed stars of pink printed cotton within blocks along edge of panel. Outside panel nine successive borders of alternating red and brown spot motifs, vermicular chain in red and brown on white, and same brow...

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, piecing, quilting

GUSN: 46252

Accession Number: 1959.1216

Bedspread

T-shaped, white; candlewicking design of thick, tufted, undulating vine; leafy sprigs and flowers around center motif of flowering plant in handled urn surrounded by tufted dots.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), stitching, textiles, whitework

GUSN: 46253

Accession Number: 1959.1218

Skirt

White cotton ground printed with lattice geometric stripe pattern in light and dark blue; self waistband, no fastening; 2 rows of dark blue silk ribbon above hem; pocket at right side; smooth front, cartridge pleat at back, slight train; hem lined with white cotton and bound with blue wool tape.

Date: 1840-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 46255

Accession Number: 1959.1220A

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown stockings; plain; ribbed top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), knitting (process)

GUSN: 46256

Accession Number: 1959.1221AB

Bedspread

White cotton candlewock bedspread.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), ruffle, whitework

GUSN: 46257

Accession Number: 1959.1222

Bedspread

White spread, woven raised candlewicking-like designs of sawtooth edged [symbols]; rococco-like scrolling flowers, above; points in field of dot-line diamonds, below; stars, center. Sides and bottom flaps: large scrolling rococco leaves with rows of leaves along edge with zig-zag border; drawstring ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, weaving, machine-made, whitework

GUSN: 46258

Accession Number: 1959.1223

Shawl

Black and red striped paisley-type with white; ice blue and orange; botehs diagonally across stripes.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46259

Accession Number: 1959.1224

Shawl

White center; 21" end border in purple, pink, pale blue, green; Harlequin; tendrils extending to form circular medallion; dyed warps; jacquard weave; wool warp.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 46260

Accession Number: 1959.1225

Cape or Fichu

Cream-colored cotton; embroidered around neck and center edge with whitework of floral sprays with leaf-like shape in between sprays; hemstitched edge.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 46261

Accession Number: 1959.1227

Sleeve

White bell sleeve with floral embroidery and a scalloped cuff.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46262

Accession Number: 1959.1228

Sleeve

White sleeve with floral embroidery and a scalloped cuff.

Date: 1845-1853

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46263

Accession Number: 1959.1229

Dress

Printed white calico dress with allover pattern of purple leaves and berries; broad neckline with self ruffle. Armholes also trimmed with ruffle; no sleeves; bodice lined with white cotton, hook and eye closure down center front. Skirt gathered all around at waist with overlapping hook and eye closu...

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46265

Accession Number: 1959.1231

Teapot

Blue transfer-printed earthenware teapot. Rope molded foot and floral molded finial. Floral motif surrounds a central domestic scene.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45153

Accession Number: 1950.273

Coffeepot

Blue transfer-printed pearlware coffeepot. Round finial. Foliate molded handle and spout. Floral transfer-printed design adorns spout, handle, cover, and foot. Hunting scene adorns body.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45154

Accession Number: 1950.275AB

Coffeepot

Dark blue w/ border of scrolls and large flowers; ear-shaped handle and bell-shaped lid w/ honey-comb finial; scene of boy resting under tree on grounds of building w/ central pedimented portice, columns (printed upside down around top). A= cover

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45155

Accession Number: 1950.276AB

Coffeepot

This large coffeepot is transfer printed in dark blue with a large flower in wreath outer border and an inner border of seashells surrounding a central scene of a sailboat in the moonlihgt on a small lake with Wadsworth Tower in the background. The coffeepot has a tall footring, C-curved handle, an...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45156

Accession Number: 1950.277AB

Puzzle Jug

Earthenware puzzle jug with a blue accented scalloped rim. Three spouts on a molded band. Various pierced designs on body and rim. Red accents on handle, foot, and spouts. Hand painted floral and foliate design. Monogram adorns the body.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 45157

Accession Number: 1950.278

Mug

Earthenware mug with a rococo handle. Molded to depict Bacchus. Painted details.

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), hand-painted

GUSN: 45158

Accession Number: 1950.283

Teapot

Black transfer-printed earthenware teapot. Floral and foliate motif. Exterior scene depicts a bird perched on a branch. Superimposed hand painted accents.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 45159

Accession Number: 1950.284AB

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with black band around the rim. Scroddled orange, blue, brown, and white design.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45160

Accession Number: 1950.287

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher with a foliate molded handle and spout. Brown body with alternating blue and white rectangles. Two white and brown checkerboard bands. Gold oval and stare pattern around the rim.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing

GUSN: 45161

Accession Number: 1950.289

Pitcher

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Two oval medallions depicting patriotic scenes featuring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45162

Accession Number: 1950.296

Teapot

Cream-colored globular body w/ beading around base, rim and cover; crabstock handle; scrolled spout and flower knob; red and black painted scrolled medallions read: 1) "Success to the grain returnd" and 2) "God Speed the Plough."

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, painting (coating)

GUSN: 45163

Accession Number: 1950.298AB

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher. Molded handle to mimic a branch. Foliate accents. Molded scene featuring men drinking and smoking.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 45164

Accession Number: 1950.302

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher. Brown accents around the base, mouth, and handle. Molded portraits of Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 45165

Accession Number: 1950.304

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed handled pearlware pitcher. Foliate molded handle with black accents. Black band around the rim. Black transfer-printed leisure scene with superimposed hand painted accents.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 45166

Accession Number: 1950.305

Teapot

Blue transfer printed earthenware teapot. Floral motif surrounds the rim and cover. Landscape scene featuring pagodas, bridges, and willow trees adorns the body. Superimposed gold gilding in a Greek key pattern surrounds the body and cover. Gold gilding accents finial, handle, and spout.

Date: 1818-1825

Maker: Spode, Josiah (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45167

Accession Number: 1950.306AB

Dinner Plate

Creamware plate with a maroon edge. Bellflower chain border. Centralized floral chain with superimposed paint surrounds a monogram.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 45168

Accession Number: 1950.318

Pitcher

Pearlware bulbous body w/ solid silver lustre neck, mouth, and scrolled rococo handle; silver resist grape vine and wheat decoration on body.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), pearlware, resist dyeing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45169

Accession Number: 1950.345

Lusterware Pitcher

Red body with bulbous mid-section; copper lustre banded circular base and neck with beads around rim; rococo copper lustre handle; copper lustre mouth with scalloped throat; canary yellow band around body with red painted framing of black transfer printed medallions. On one side: Lafayette crowned ...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45170

Accession Number: 1950.346

Pitcher

Copper lustre w/ bulbous lower body w/ rococo handle w/ diamond pattern in relief; spout w/ diamond-shaped diaper in relief and bellflower terminal; diamond-shaped beading around rim (in relief); yellow enamel painted band below beading; painted pink and blue and white flowers and green leaves all o...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45171

Accession Number: 1950.350

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