Historic New England

Platter

Earthenware platter with a scroll molded edge. Mottled brown, yellow, and green glaze.

Date: 1750-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45949

Accession Number: 1957.279

Dish

Blue transfer-printed earthenware dish. Rosette and quatrefoil border surrounds a centralized coastal landscape scene featuring fishermen.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45950

Accession Number: 1957.282

Plate

Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of pineapple and flower border in three large clusters surrounding large bird perched on branch with flowers.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 45951

Accession Number: 1957.285

Plate

Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of pineapple and flower border in three large clusters surrounding large bird perched on branch with flowers.

Date: 1720-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 45952

Accession Number: 1957.286

Bowl

Interior: mustard yellow band and orange and mustard leaf chain; orange and green sprig in center (which is raised); exterior has pineapple plant in pot and sprigs, all in orange and green.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, enameling, glazing (coating), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45953

Accession Number: 1957.289

Teacup

Brown and yellow bands, interior; orange, green and brown sprig in center of bowl; basket w/ pineapple plant, and small sprigs as interior, exterior.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45954

Accession Number: 1957.290

Coffeepot

Pearlware coffeepot with brown bands surround the base, rim, and cover. Foliate and pineapple design adorn body. Foliate accents and pointed finial on the cover.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45955

Accession Number: 1957.293AB

Bowl

Interior border: vine of yellow and blue fruit(?) w/ green leaves; central decoration yellow, blue, green, and brown leaves and ivy; exterior: yellow, blue and brown sprigs.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45956

Accession Number: 1957.295

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45957

Accession Number: 1957.483

Jar

Porcelain jar with teak stand and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 45958

Accession Number: 1958.1A-C

Platter

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter with a bead-and-bar molded edge. Floral border surrounding a central scene illustrating the Alms House in Boston.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Stevenson, Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45959

Accession Number: 1958.M1

Jar with stand

Porcelain jar with teak stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 45962

Accession Number: 1958.2AB

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45964

Accession Number: 1958.5

Vase

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 45965

Accession Number: 1958.11

A=Bodice; B=Skirt. Cream silk crepe w/ polka dots. A=Bodice - shirred collar w/ 2 drawstrings; blouson & pointed front & back yoke w/ lace ruffle extending over shoulders. Stitched pleats at center front & pointed back; bishop's sleeves w/ drawstring at cuff; trimmed w/ cream satin ribbon. Boned;...

Date: ca. 1891

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crepe (textile), stitching, machine-made, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45966

Accession Number: 1958.22AB

Folding Fan

Carved bone sticks; white lace leaf with floral center medallion; celluloid ring.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 45967

Accession Number: 1958.23

Folding Fan

Narrow bone sticks and guards, pierced and carved; narrow white chiffon leaf sewn with silver sequins and three medallions painted with figures; plain reverse; celluloid washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), carving (processes), celluloid (cellulosic), chiffon, painting (coating), piercing, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 45968

Accession Number: 1958.24

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45969

Accession Number: 1958.26

Picture Frame

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45970

Accession Number: 1958.28

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45971

Accession Number: 1958.29

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45972

Accession Number: 1958.31

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45973

Accession Number: 1958.32

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45974

Accession Number: 1958.35

Print

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45975

Accession Number: 1958.36

Doll

Plaster doll with wooden arms and legs. Dark hair arranged high in back. Dressed in high waisted white silk dress with short sleeves.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45976

Accession Number: 1958.39

Charger

Blue and white charger. Outer border has panels of chrysanthemums alternating with scrolled medallions containinga landscape scene of a house with trees near stream and scrolls and vases. Inner border has a band of scrolls in cavetto and double band of blue around central scene of large chrysanthem...

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, cobalt blue (pigment)

GUSN: 45977

Accession Number: 1958.47

Chandelier

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45978

Accession Number: 1958.56A

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 46770

Accession Number: 1963.219

Evening Dress

White silk crepe with pearl and bead trim; "V" shaped bodice with silk gauze insert having cream satin bow and drawstring, making squared neckline and blouson bodice; short puffed tulle sleeves; sleeves, neckline, center front and shoulders trimmed with strands of beadwork with pearls, large circula...

Date: 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), pearl (animal material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 46771

Accession Number: 1963.222

Whole Cloth Quilt

Navy blue, twilled wool ground; quilted feather vine pattern around edges. Floral spot motifs all over. Ground quilted in diagonal lines.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), quilting, wool (textile)

GUSN: 46772

Accession Number: 1963.223

Strap Hinge

Strap hinge with vertical extension; both ends are decorated with scrolls.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 46773

Accession Number: 1963.224

Nail

Four hand-wrought clapboard nails with cream-colored paint on the heads.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 46774

Accession Number: 1963.226

Plaster

No description

Date: 1756

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 46775

Accession Number: 1963.227

Spike

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46776

Accession Number: 1963.228

Shawl

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46777

Accession Number: 1963.230

Pinking Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46778

Accession Number: 1963.231A

Cape

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46779

Accession Number: 1963.232

Doll Clothes

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 46780

Accession Number: 1963.233

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 46781

Accession Number: 1963.234

Infant's Cap

Cream; sheer mull; embroidered with small floral sprays; one band of lace with flowers; drawstring at neck and top; two loops.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 46782

Accession Number: 1963.235

Shirt

White; squared flap neckline and capped sleeves trimmed w/ lace; openwork embroidery at shoulder, neckline and sleeve; open shirt.

Date: 1857-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 46783

Accession Number: 1963.236

Shoes

Black; squared toe; black ribbon laces; punched eyes; kid sole; white cotton lining w/ leather inner sole.

Date: ca. 1857

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 46784

Accession Number: 1963.239AB

Child's Skirt

White skirt printed with black stripes and American flags in red and white; buttonhole waistband; skirt gathered all around with fullness at back.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 46785

Accession Number: 1963.240

Dress

Cream; printed with brown leaves (originally aubergine); drawstring neckline with 2 rows at front and one drawstring on short sleeves; small scale short waisted; open from neckline drawstring to hem.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 46786

Accession Number: 1963.241

Child's Dress

Light blue dress; printed with white circle motif; band of solid blue at neckline, sleeves and waistband, with lace inserts on sleeves and center front; tucks at shoulder; box pleated skirt; pearl buttons at back; skirt was shortened.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, resist dyeing

GUSN: 46787

Accession Number: 1963.242

Slippers

Bronze leather slippers bound w/ brown grosgrain w/ narrow brown silk ties; white leather & linen lining; rounded square toe; flat - no heel; narrow waist; square throat.

Date: 1847-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), silk (textile), twill

GUSN: 46788

Accession Number: 1963.244AB

Slat-back Chair

Side chair, ladderback form. Stretchers possibly oak; all wooden surfaces painted black; replaced woven cane seat. Back consists of three slats; stiles surmounted by acorn finials. Rests on straight legs and stretchers.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), caning, maple (wood)

GUSN: 46790

Accession Number: 1963.247