Historic New England

Parian Ware Miniature Pitcher

Porcelain; Parian ware; grapes and grape leaves relief decoration; vine-like C-shaped handle with thumb rest; banded at the center of the body; the widest part of the body has a reeded appearance that descends all the way down to the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain, relief (sculpture techniques), molding (forming)

GUSN: 249925

Accession Number: 1949.605

Painted Tin Tray

Tin tray; oval; painted; red with gilt oriental decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), gilding

GUSN: 249926

Accession Number: 1949.611

Footed Salt Dish

Pewter salt dish; rounded octagonal base; salt bowl with gadrooned concave lip; base is wider than the bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 249927

Accession Number: 1949.618

Pewter Salt Dish

Footed pewter salt dish; octagonal base under rounded foot; gadroon decoration on foot and lip of bowl; engraved initials.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 249928

Accession Number: 1949.620

Sculpture of a Rabbit

Marble; sculpture of cowering rabbit.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), sculpture by function

GUSN: 249929

Accession Number: 1949.622

Paint-decorated Tray

Oval tin tray; paint-decorated; scene depicts figures, animals, an oriental shrine, and Chinese characters and symbols.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating), Chinese painting styles, paint by composition or origin, painting and painting techniques

GUSN: 249936

Accession Number: 1949.624

Painting

Rectangular landscape painting of a Greek Revival style house surrounded by potted trees and green lawn. In background are trees and possibly a bridge. In foreground are a dirt lane, iron fence fence with gatre, and at right, man with floor plan. Appears to be painted on paper which is adhered to ca...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 249939

Accession Number: 1999.24

Cut Glass Knife Rest

Cut glass; spindle-shaped curving into the center; flat-edge knobs at either end.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 249941

Accession Number: 1949.626

Child's Alphabet Plate

Child's plate; alphabet around the rim with a star decoration between the beginning and the end; picture of two boys, one older and one younger standing in front of a house with a diamond pane window; inscription underneath.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze, glaze, transfer printing

GUSN: 249942

Accession Number: 1949.627

Leaf-shaped Glass Dish

Molded glass; leaf-shaped dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), glass (material), glass by composition or origin

GUSN: 249946

Accession Number: 1949.631

Pair of curtain panels

Pair of rectangular wool curtain panels painted with wide repeating floral pattern of green, brown, grey, red and pink rose and peony clusters on beige ground. Repeating pattern with pale blue border motif edged with irregular black lines. Metal hanging clips. A - hemmed; B - unhemmed.

Date: ca. 1847

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 249950

Accession Number: 1999.43AB

Portrait of Elizabeth Cabot Jackson Putnam

Oil portrait of Elizabeth Cabot Jackson Putnam, dressed in black with a dark red shawl and a white cap with a black ribbon. The background is dark. No signature. Rectangular gesso and gilt frame with floral motif.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Billings, Edwin T. (American painter, 1824-1893) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 249966

Accession Number: 1999.51.2

Portrait of James Jackson Putnam

Pastel portrait of James Jackson Putnam as a child. He is standing and holding a book. He is wearing a blue waistcoat fastened with gold buttons and a black belt. The white collar and cuffs of his shirt are visible underneath. The setting is outdoors. He stands in front of an orange curtain, and th...

Date: 1852

Maker: Alexander, Francis, 1800-1880 (Artist)

Material: pastels (visual works), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 249979

Accession Number: 1999.52

Ceramic Bowl

Asian ceramic; exterior decorated with mums; interior decorated with geometric design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 249985

Accession Number: 1949.634

Asain Ceramic Dish

Ceramic dish; decorated with oriental design; scalloped rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze, glaze

GUSN: 249987

Accession Number: 1949.635

Parian Ware Cream Pitcher

White porcelain parian ware ceramic cream pitcher; relief design depicts blackberries and leaves; C-shaped handle with slight thumb rest; footed.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 249989

Accession Number: 1949.640

Glass Whiskey Tumber

Glass; short; circular; wider at top than at the base; straight sides; etched floral design near the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding)

GUSN: 249991

Accession Number: 1949.644

Footeed Glass Tumbler

Short, footed glass tumbler; rim wider than foot; straight sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 249994

Accession Number: 1949.645

"Spatterware" Plate

Eartehware; "spatterware"; round; bird motif in center

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), earthenware, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 250133

Accession Number: 1949.656

Blue Transferware Plate

Blue Staffordshire-type transferware; round; slight scallop on rim; scrolling foliate border; river landscape scene with urn and swans in the foreground; trees; people; buildings; mountains.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), earthenware, transfer printing, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 250135

Accession Number: 1949.657

Blue Transferware Plate

Blue Staffordshire-type transferware plate; round; slightly scalloped rim; flower border; hunting scene in center.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), earthenware, transfer printing, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 250137

Accession Number: 1949.658

Japanese Bowl

Set of twelve Japanese cup-shaped porcelain bowls. White with orange border decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), porcelain, ceramic glaze

GUSN: 250139

Accession Number: 1949.661.1-.12

Bowl and Mug

Matching set ceramic bowl and mug; decorated with bunches of grapes with vine and leaves. bowl is half-globe shaped; footed; mug has straight sides and C-shaped handle; rim and base on each are outlined; handle on mug outlined; glazed.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 250143

Accession Number: 1949.666.1-2

Rocking Chair

Ladder-back rocking chair; woven reed or splint seat; turned leges and back; urn-shaped finials; front legs protrude above the seat in rounded stumps; arm rests are attached to stretchers rather than seat with long turned posts; arms gently curve into a circular hand rest; rockers are short extendin...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), reed (grass, material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250151

Accession Number: 1949.677

Footstool

Wooden footstool; turned splay lege with ball feet; undulating scroll-shaped seat; painted black.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250154

Accession Number: 1949.678

Bow-back Windsor Armchair

Bow-back Windsor armchair; turned spindles, legs and H-stretcher; molded seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250155

Accession Number: 1949.680

Windsor Side Chair

Windsor-type side chair; curved back with spindles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 250296

Accession Number: 1949.682

Hanging Corner Cabinet

Hanging corner cabinet; simple shaped back board; single panel hinged door; lock escutcheon; drop pull.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 250297

Accession Number: 1949.683

Tole Painted Tray

Tole-painted tray; scalloped edge; black painted ground; floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 250298

Accession Number: 1949.685

Candlestick and Rush Light on Stand

Iron candlestick with drip saucer and a rush light at theopposite end of an adjustable support; attached to spindle on a stand with a flower-shaped drip saucer with four heart-shaped petals, with a ring-shaped foot at the base; the spindle extends from a heart-shaped attachment at the base to a fini...

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 250458

Accession Number: 1949.687

Miniature Dough Trough

Small dough trough with circular geometric carving on each side; three circular designs on the long sides and one circular design at each end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), joining, carving (processes)

GUSN: 250459

Accession Number: 1949.688

Wooden Scoop

Wooden scoop; rounded handle flares to bowl of scoop; rounded squared off scoop end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 250460

Accession Number: 1949.689

Bowl

Bowl made by a member of the Wabanaki Confederacy. Deep wooden bowl; hand-carved burl; ovoid; protruding knob-like handle; decorative shell-shaped protrusion on opposite side; crack in side with remnant of repair.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 250461

Accession Number: 1949.690

Wooden Ladle

Long wooden ladle; handle curved and flat on one side, is wider at the bowl than at the top; bowl is half spherical with a flat edge on the rim; metal hook at the end of the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), metal

GUSN: 250462

Accession Number: 1949.691

Wooden Strainer with Handle

Carved wooden strainer; long handle with a hole for hanging, laced with a string; rounded, pierced end.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), piercing

GUSN: 250463

Accession Number: 1949.692

Wooden Ladle

Carved wooden ladle; long handle, narrow at the tip, flares slightly, narrows at the bowl; rounded, concave bowl with smooth rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 250464

Accession Number: 1949.693

Pewter Bowl

Pewter bowl, flat, reeded rim with incised band; flared sides; flat bottom.

Maker: Townsend, John (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy

GUSN: 250465

Accession Number: 1949.694

Pewter Ladle with Wooden Handle

Rounded pewter ladle; long wooden handle inserted into pewter stem; handle gently turned with finial at the top; twine attached to final for hanging.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin alloy, wood (plant material), turning (shaping process), twine

GUSN: 250466

Accession Number: 1949.695

Spoon

Metal spoon; shell design on back of bowl; rounded pointed bowl; rounded tear-drop shaped end on handle with ridge in the center.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 250467

Accession Number: 1949.699