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Pair of mugs

Pair of mugs

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 254858

Accession Number: 1999.371

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Pair of mugs

Blue transfer printed oversize mugs, possibly for cider. Cylindrical form with C-shaped handle. Exterior decorated with scene of cottage in landscape. Interior rim has reserve with cottage scene alternating with bird.

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254859

Accession Number: 1999.371.1

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Mugs

Blue transfer printed oversize mugs, possibly for cider. Cylindrical form with C-shaped handle. Exterior decorated with scene of cottage in landscape. Interior rim has reserve with cottage scene alternating with bird.

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254860

Accession Number: 1999.371.2

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Platter

Blue transfer printed ovoid form. Scroll molded slightly convex rim band decorated with trees framing architectural scene with figures in foreground. Marked on back with eagle having shield body holding arrows and laurel in talons over banner inscribed "Highbury College, London"

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254861

Accession Number: 1999.372

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Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge decorated with blue transfer. Rim decorated with leaf, fruit and flower border. Center decoration of marine scene with ship. Marked on back "The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor" followed by a poem.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254862

Accession Number: 1999.373

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Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge. Decorated with blue transfer print. Edge decoration is leaf rim with broad fruit and flower border. Landscape with male and female figure s bressed in 17 century garb stand in foreground.

Date: ca 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254863

Accession Number: 1999.374

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Plate

Commemorative plate with blue transfer printed decoration on circular form. Broad floral border with marine scene and ship at center. Stamped 'Wedgwood' and inscribed "The Mayflower Arriving in Provincetown Harbour, November 11, 1620, Old Style" followed by a quote from Mourt's Journal.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Wedgwood

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254864

Accession Number: 1999.375

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Platter

Rectangular form with canted corners with invected edge. Flat broad rim canted upward with underglazed blue guilloche and daisy border. Cross hatch cavetto well border broken by floral reserves. Central decoration of floral urn and tobacco leaf motif.

Date: 1750-70

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254865

Accession Number: 1999.376

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Basin

Blue transfer printed circular form. Flat rim with lancet decoration, broad floral band. Rounded well with Massachusetts State house and Boston Common with cows in foreground. Exterior decorated with State house design repeated twice. Stands on plain foot ring.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254866

Accession Number: 1999.378

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Set of six dessert plates

Set of six dessert plates

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254867

Accession Number: 1999.379

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of two peaches, orange band, marked '1073'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254868

Accession Number: 1999.379.1

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. iamge of two plums and pink band

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254869

Accession Number: 1999.379.2

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of peach with blue band.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254870

Accession Number: 1999.379.3

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Image of grapes with yellow band. Marked '1073'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254871

Accession Number: 1999.379.4

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. iamge of pear with burgundy band.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254872

Accession Number: 1999.379.5

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Dessert plate

Transfer printed fruit decoration on circular form white body with slightly shaped colored rim. Iamge of cherries, with blue-green band, marked '107'

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254873

Accession Number: 1999.379.6

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Plate

Circular form with white body. Light orange rim band with white well, thin gold ring at center. Low foot ring.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254874

Accession Number: 1999.380

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Sauce tureen

Bulbous ovoid body with slightly flared mouth. Conforming foot with single blue band. Molded decorative "feather" band at shoulder. Squared molded "U" shaped handle.

Date: ca. 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 254875

Accession Number: 1999.382

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Platter

Oval form with brown transfer print. Probably for use as underplate to gravy tureen. Floral and architectural border. Floor has scene of water with lateen rigged oared boat surrounded by land with vaguely classical architectural structure. Marked "STONE CHINA" and "Grecian Scenery".

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254876

Accession Number: 1999.383

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Plate

'Loretto' pattern in blue transfer print. Small floral scroll border with link-type diaper on 12-sided rim. Small snag and dart covetto well border. Well decorated with rustic scene of ruins with musician and two women on a bridge in the foreground. Marked "Ironstone".

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 254877

Accession Number: 1999.384

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Vase

Squat circular form probably used for floral arrangements. Neck decorated with raised decorative band having lattice work with flowers, bees, and hummingbirds. Body has flattened bulb shape with shoulder engraved with repeated floral design. Stands on low foot ring. Marked with maker and name on...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: white metal, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 254878

Accession Number: 1999.385

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Pair of Bowls

Pair of earthenware bowls

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glaze

GUSN: 254926

Accession Number: 1999.386

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Bowl

Slightly concave side walls, broad flat bottom with low ring foot. Decorated interior has pink solid band on rim above band of grape leaves and curly vines. Circle and sprig of same repeat on floor. Copper luster overglaze.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254927

Accession Number: 1999.386.1

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Bowl

Slightly concave side walls, broad flat bottom with low ring foot. Decorated interior has pink solid band on rim above band of grape leaves and curly vines. Circle and sprig of same repeat on floor. Copper luster overglaze.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254928

Accession Number: 1999.386.2

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment once part of the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. "Sunflower" pattern designed by William Morris. Lush pattern of sunflowers, meandering vines and grape clusters. Block-printed in burnt sienna on a metallic gold ground. Paper is embossed with a pebble texture and varnish...

Date: 1879

Maker: Morris, William (Designer) Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273407

Accession Number: 2001.281.124

Portrait of Abigail May Brewer (1769-1849)

Portrait of an older woman wearing a sheer white cap tied under her chin, white lace shawl, and black dress. Sitter has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Signed lower left corner "H.C. Pratt 1841." Plain gilt frame.

Date: 1841

Maker: Pratt, Henry Cheever (American painter, 1803-1880) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 273410

Accession Number: 2013.21.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Pattern has central rose medallion flanked by winged female figures reaching for grape clusters. Also includes pheonix, floral garlands and ribbon. Paper ground is dark copper with pattern stenciled in gold.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273413

Accession Number: 2001.281.125

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper has a dark copper ground. Pattern is either printed or stenciled in light copper and silver.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273414

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.1

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Central shield medallion flanked by griffin. Design also includes pod-like floral garland, acanthus leaves and scrolls. Paper is printed or stenciled in red, orange, two tans, dark brown, and two greens on a brown ground and...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273416

Accession Number: 2001.281.126.2AB

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale floral and foliate pattern. Pattern is iridenscent silver on mauve ground with background stenciled in green.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273418

Accession Number: 2001.281.127

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale stylized palmette and floral pattern. Roller-printed in brown, orange, and green on yellow ground. Embossed with numberous small geometric patterns.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273419

Accession Number: 2001.281.128

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale ogee fretwork with stylized acanthus leaf. Gold ground with design elements stenciled in copper, red, and dark brown.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273421

Accession Number: 2001.281.129

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Rocking Chair

Arrow back rocking chair with arms. Rocker has replaced crest rail and added comb back. Comb is pointed and stencilled with five spindles. Crest rail is grain painted and stenciled with fruit. Green wash painted over red graining. Rockers appear to be original. Arms have been stripped.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), graining, stenciling

GUSN: 273422

Accession Number: 1959.312

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Corner Chair

Corner chair with ring vase, and turned front stretchers, double stretchers on all sides. Ring vase and turned stiles. Front legs terminate with spanish feet, rear legs have simple turned feet. Painted rush seat. Simple arm rest with ogee crest.

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273424

Accession Number: 1959.394

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Bookcase

Enclosed bookcase with ogee bracket feet on wooden casters. Thumb molded top and beaded molding. Two doors with glass inserts. Rococo Revial gilt metal escutcheon and handle.

Date: 1880-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), veneer

GUSN: 273425

Accession Number: 1959.395

Card Table

Sheraton swing leg card table with serpentine front. Front veneered with book matched crotch maple. Four reeded and turned legs, diamond and stripe inlay along bottom of apron and edges of top. Ovolo corners.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), veneer, inlay (process)

GUSN: 273426

Accession Number: 1959.396

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Candlestand

Oval tilt top candlestand, ring turned pedestal on tripod base, spade feet.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 273427

Accession Number: 1959.402

Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Heavy dark blue ground with repeated scene of seated man and woman standing with parasol. Dark blue border (1 1/8" wide) with flowers on inside of rim, and outside of handle painted solid dark blue.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 273429

Accession Number: 1970.1310.633

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base and squared handle with pointed tip. Blue transfer printed landscape scene flanked by two large urns. Landscape includes water, mountains, boat, and a building with two towers. Blue decorative border on inside of rim, and floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273443

Accession Number: 1970.409

Mug

Earthenware mug. Shaped base, flared rim, and loop handle. Blue transfer printed landscape scene, partially repeated, with water, trees, and a picturesque gabled building with elaborate cornices and finials. Blue floral border on inside of rim, and matching floral design on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 273445

Accession Number: 1970.354

Mug

Earthenware mug. Cylindrical with loop handle. Hand painted in blue with large oval floral motif flanked by two leafy stems. Blue cross-hatched border around rim, blue line around base, and blue turkey-track decoration on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 273446

Accession Number: 1970.404

Wallpaper

Partial roll of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale quatrafoil and lattice pattern. Gold ground with design elements stenciled in dark brown, green, and dark gold.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273452

Accession Number: 2001.281.130

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper embossed in low-relief from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale floral pattern of lilies and roses. The paper's embossed texture and the shadowing, striping and dots within the pattern immitate the look of a woven textile. Roller-printed in two shades o...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273453

Accession Number: 2001.281.131

Wallpaper

Fragment of wallpaper embossed in low-relief from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Damask floral pattern roller-printed in cream and tan on a dark mauve ground. The paper's embossed texture and pattern immitate the look of a textile.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273454

Accession Number: 2001.281.132

Wallpaper

Wallpaper fragment from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Imitation of 18th-century French silk brocade. Large floral bouquet featuring roses with floating lacy ribbon and bowknots. Block-printed in two greens, two browns, tan, rose, ochre and gilt on a dark blue ground. Straight match....

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Zuber Et Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273455

Accession Number: 2001.281.133

Wallpaper

Fragment of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Rose bouquet block-printed in cream, two shades of tan, brown and metallic gold on a dark red ground with light red stripe.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 273456

Accession Number: 2001.281.134

Wallpaper

Fragment of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale foliate and gem or berry pattern. Roller-printed in green and metallic gold on light green ground.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273457

Accession Number: 2001.281.135

Wallpaper

Fragment of embossed wallpaper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale "Hydrangea" pattern roller-printed in pastel blue, green, yellow, tan, white, pink and metallic gold on cream ground.

Date: 1880-1906

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273458

Accession Number: 2001.281.136

Wallpaper

Partial roll (A) and fragments (B and C) of Japanese Leather Paper from the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Large scale embossed pattern of lush fruits, flowers, vines, birds and ogee ribbon. Stenciled in red with gold ground.

Date: 1883-1916

Maker: A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Probably Rottman & Co. (Importer)

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 273460

Accession Number: 2001.281.137A-C

Wallpaper

Partial roll of Tynecastle or Modelled Canvas wallcovering once part of the stock of Boston retailer A. H. Davenport. Embossed foliate and floral tapestry pattern with strapwork. Dark brown surface color.

Date: 1874-1920

Maker: Morton, W. Scott (Designer) A.H. Davenport (Retailer) Tynecastle Tapestry (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), canvas

GUSN: 273478

Accession Number: 2001.281.138.1