Historic New England

Hamper basket

Oblong patterned cross hatch weave basket w/ matching lid.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 67229

Accession Number: 1927.2152AB

Oblong, oval-shaped basket with tight fitted, hinged cover. Swollen body with twining weave and brown stripe. Two center bands in base and cover. Banded rim, base and cover edges. Three wicker loops in front for closure. One remaining hinge loop in back.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67230

Accession Number: 1927.2151

Basket

Oval ladies' wicker work basket. Woven reed bottom and open-weave sides. Wrapped wicker rim and two opposing wrapped handles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 67231

Accession Number: 1927.2194

Basket

Bowl-shaped ash splint basket with round base, flared sides and opposing splint loop handles attached to carved wood rim. The basket has one wide yellow weaver below the rim. The rest of the weavers are narrow. There are several rows of yellow (now mostly faded) weavers at mid-body, a green weaver a...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, painting (coating)

GUSN: 67232

Accession Number: 1927.2158

Basket

Round ash splint basket with round base and slightly ballooned sides. The basket body is woven from narrow weavers in a "wicker" pattern with a band of wider weavers, some woven in a "diamond" curl overlay pattern at the mid-section. The basket likely had a cover which is no longer extant. The rim i...

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: Attributed to Wabanaki peoples (Maker)

Material: ash (wood), weaving

GUSN: 67233

Accession Number: 1927.2159

Basket

Circular, splint basket that tapers slightly toward rim. Checkered weave pattern with standards of uneven width and weavers that narrow between shoulder and rim. Interior and exterior of rim is reinforced by carved wood hoops attached to basket with single splint binder.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 67234

Accession Number: 1927.2166

Laundry basket

Oval basket with canted crosshatch sides and flat attached lid. Two twisted strap handles.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 67235

Accession Number: 1927.2156

Basket

Cylindrical Fayal basket with tight fitting cover. Intricate brown and tan woven geometric patterning on contianer and lid. Lid lined with paper, base made of wood.

Date: 1860-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 67236

Accession Number: 1933.1381AB

Basket

Basket with circular body with woven bottom and loosely woven sides in diamond shaped pattern, scalloped edge. Wicker, dyed a dark brown color.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 67237

Accession Number: 1931.1116

Gathering Basket

Small, woven wood splint gathering basket with circular form and single square carved strap handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67238

Accession Number: 1985.210

Gathering Basket

Round, wood splint gathering basket with vertical sides, round base and carved wood handle and rim. Cross hatch weave body.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 67239

Accession Number: 1931.554

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon from Standish, Maine.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67061

Accession Number: 1974.285

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts several hallmarks from Alaska.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67062

Accession Number: 1974.286

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon from Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67063

Accession Number: 1974.283

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. Round shaft with applied rings and a twisted embellishments. Oval bowl with a foliate design under the bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67064

Accession Number: 1974.288

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. Twisted shaft with a portrait of a roman soldier as its handle. Pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67065

Accession Number: 1974.287

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon. Twisted shaft with a circular hand embellished with an engraved swan.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67066

Accession Number: 1974.290

Lemon Fork

Silver lemon fork with a pointed oval handle and three tines.

Date: 1900-1915

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67067

Accession Number: 1974.296

Dish

4 hairy paw feet support oval body w/ open work sides.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67068

Accession Number: 1974.328

Nutpick

Oval handle.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: olive (fruit), olive (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67069

Accession Number: 1974.321A

Nutpick

Silver nutpick with a rounded handle and a spool shaped mid-section. Shell design.

Date: 1847

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67070

Accession Number: 1974.320.1

Nutpick

Ball-turned end handle.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), turning (shaping process), machine-made, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67071

Accession Number: 1974.319A

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rectangular handle and a pointed oval bowl. Colonial pattern.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67072

Accession Number: 1974.278.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67073

Accession Number: 1974.277.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67074

Accession Number: 1974.270

Oyster Fork

Silver oyster fork with a tapered twist handle and three trident tines. Oval twist pattern.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Whiting Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67075

Accession Number: 1974.297.1

Teaspoon

One of a set of three. Silver teaspoon with a squared handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67076

Accession Number: 1974.262.1

Sauce Ladle

Silver sauce ladle with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulder, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1850-1855

Maker: Twombly & Smith (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67077

Accession Number: 1974.263

Ladle

Silver ladle. Downturned pointed handle. Circular bowl with a broad lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67078

Accession Number: 1974.292

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional oval handle and a curved blade.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Coles, Albert, 1835-1875 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67079

Accession Number: 1974.312

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional handle and a rounded blade. Beaded design.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Warner, Andrew Ellicott (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67080

Accession Number: 1974.311

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67081

Accession Number: 1974.313

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a pointed oval handle and a curved blade. Olive pattern.

Date: 1847-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67082

Accession Number: 1974.310

Candlestick

No description

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67083

Accession Number: 1974.324A

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Pointed oval shape with four ball feet and a pierced fluting.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67087

Accession Number: 1974.327

Teapot

Round body on four feet; rectangular handle; ball finial.

Date: 1895-1898

Maker: Middletown Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67088

Accession Number: 1974.326

Food Cover

Oval lid with handle. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67089

Accession Number: 1970.26

Punch Ladle

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

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67090

Accession Number: 1974.295

Butter Dish

Circular base; oval dish with removable tray and swivel cover; round knobs.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 67091

Accession Number: 1935.1439AB

Sauceboat

No description

Date: 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67092

Accession Number: 1922.949

Mug

Flared up from base; C-curve handle.

Date: 1848-1857

Maker: Lincoln & Foss (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67093

Accession Number: 1921.305

Porringer

Keyhole handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67094

Accession Number: 1948.80

Mug

Straight-sided with applied bands, elongated C-curve handle.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

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

GUSN: 67095

Accession Number: 1968.21

Beaker

Round beaker with undecorated surface.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Arnold, Thomas, ca. 1739-1828 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67096

Accession Number: 1927.86.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Rectangular with rounded ends. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67097

Accession Number: 1934.18.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Kidney shaped with a floral design. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67098

Accession Number: 1934.14

Loving Cup

Silver footed loving cup. Dual curved handles and a flared rim. Overall foliate motif.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67099

Accession Number: 1930.762

Toast Rack

4 ball feet support 6 hinged slots with round arcades. Width varies.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67100

Accession Number: 1969.2461

Luncheon Knives

A set of ten. Silver luncheon knives with ivory handles. Rounded blade with applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67101

Accession Number: 1969.3596.1-.10

Wine Cooler

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67102

Accession Number: 1969.2210.1

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