Historic New England

Miniature Teakettle

Miniature silver teakettle; bulbouse form with foot; slightly curved spout; curved U-shaped swinging handle; crown-shaped lid with tall mushroom-shaped finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 251573

Accession Number: 1949.877

Ivory Table Cutlery

Craved ivory flatware; .1-.4 forks; .5-.8 knives; sawtooth edge on ends of handles; cross-hatched design on handle; stem of forks banded.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 251575

Accession Number: 1949.878.1-8

Toy copper utensils; .1 spitoon; hourglass-shaped with two C-shaped handles; .2 ewer; vasiform, footed, bail handle over the top; .3 collander; two loop handles on either side of round bowl; .4 bowl; round with out-turned lip, foot, handle on one side; .5 cake pan; flat on the bottom, handle on one ...

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal)

GUSN: 251576

Accession Number: 1949.880.1-6

Miniature Tea Set

Miniature porcelain lusterware; .1 teapot; pear-shaped, narrow toward the top; flares outward slightly; C-shaped handle with a large thumb rest; lid with a flame-like knop; slightly curved spout; .2 sugar bowl; bulbous; two D-shaped handles; lid with small knop; .3-.4 cups and saucers; bowl-like wit...

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, lusterware

GUSN: 251578

Accession Number: 1949.881.1-5

Corn Husk Doll

Corn husk twisted and tied into doll with bonnet and staff.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: husk (plant material)

GUSN: 251581

Accession Number: 1949.882

Miniature Flowerpot

Cast iron miniature flowerpot; paint-decorated; plant has one long stem with two flowers, leaves, and two round pieces of fruit.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), casting (process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 251583

Accession Number: 1949.883

Pincushion

Pillow-shaped cover; open work linen.

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, embroidery (visual works), linen (material)

GUSN: 251586

Accession Number: 1949.884

Electrified Kerosene Lamp

Electrified kerosene lamp; glass with marble base; metal fitting; pierced paper lampshade.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), marble (rock), metal, piercing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 251588

Accession Number: 1949.885

Cat "Welcome" Hooked Rug

Hooked rug; depicts cat; kitten and bird on diamond background; diagonal pattern border with plain band around edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 251589

Accession Number: 1949.887

Sampler

Alphabet sampler; two alphabets; first one without "J"; numbers 1-10; flower border; sawtooth around alphabet and inscription; floral designs under inscription; cross stich lines inbetween lines of letters and text.

Maker: Powles, Lucretia

Material: needlework (visual works), cross stitch, linen (material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 251590

Accession Number: 1949.889

Pincushion with Table Mat

Petitpoint; floral design; rope-like borders on both pincushion and mat. Embellishment at corners of pincushion.

Maker: unknown

Material: petit point, wool (textile), needlework (visual works)

GUSN: 251597

Accession Number: 1949.891.1-2

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor; white-robed priestly figures or nuns visiting an altar in a grove of trees; framed.

Maker: unknown

Material: watercolor (paint), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 251598

Accession Number: 1949.897

Yarn Winder

Wood; four long arms joined together on a turned post; crutch-like rests at the ends of arms; rests for the turned post with V-shaped support at the top; attached to a sawhorse-like stand with splay legs; from the center of the base extends another support with a toothed wheel that fits into the tur...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251599

Accession Number: 1949.900

Hooked Rug

Small block pattern; hooked; wool.

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 251600

Accession Number: 1949.901

Fireboard

French wallpaper mounted on stretchers; depicts stone bridge and tower house; trees and river; surrounded by foliage.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 251601

Accession Number: 1949.904

Fireboard

Wallpaper mounted on stretchers; depicts peasants picking apples.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 251602

Accession Number: 1949.906

Store Clock Case

Japanned wooden case, gilt on red; painted tin face; vertically rectangular; two glass panels in door on front; small knob; top decorated with panel cut in a scroll pattern; face painted with scrolling foliage and Roman numerals.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), japanning, tin (metal), paint (coating), painting (image-making), gilding

GUSN: 251640

Accession Number: 1949.907

Boston Rocker

Rocking chair; painted green; pinstriped; four spindles that are curved and flat, knotched and slender at the top where they meet the top rail; curved arms rounded at the ends; two stretchers front and back; long curved rockers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), pinstripes

GUSN: 251642

Accession Number: 1949.908

Rocking Chairs

Pair of Boston rockers; painted white; stenciled crest; six spindles; curved arms; turned arm supports, front legs, front stretcher; three dowel stretchers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating), painting (coating), stenciling

GUSN: 251644

Accession Number: 1949.910.1-2

Basket

Nantucket-type basket with bail handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), weaving

GUSN: 251645

Accession Number: 1949.912

Basket

Depp basin-shaped; straw edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: reed (grass, material), straw (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 251646

Accession Number: 1949.913

Singer Sewing Machine

Treadle-type Singer sewing machine; wooden storage cabinet on top of work table with iron legs and treadle; wooden table top with drop leaf on left side and three wooden drawers on right side with decorative bail handles; held into place on the side by turned spindles at front and back.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 251647

Accession Number: 1949.914

Hooked Rug

Hooked yarn on cotton; royal blue field with red and blue stylized flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, yarn, cotton (textile), cloth

GUSN: 251648

Accession Number: 1949.915

Earthenware Toilet Set

Earthenware; white with gilt decoration; vieux Paris-style.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 251649

Accession Number: 1949.918

Wash Basin

Basin with shallow foot and outward turning rim; overall green transfer print.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 251650

Accession Number: 1949.919

Chamber Set

Ceramic; transfer printed; overall dark green vine motif.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 251651

Accession Number: 1949.920

Braided rug

Oval shaped rug in predominantly blue with dark outer band and lighter inner bands of tan, yellow and orange-red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), synthetic, braiding

GUSN: 254554

Accession Number: 1999.303

Braided rug

Oval shape with black and tan outer band. In browns, khaki green and off-white.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), braiding

GUSN: 254555

Accession Number: 1999.304

Book

Title is "Book of Worship" with "prepared for the use of The New Church" (Swedenborgion). Published by The New Church Board of Publication, 20 Cooper Union, New York City, 1890. Brown leather cover, gold leaf page edges. Stamped "Mary Burr Thacher" on front cover.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 254556

Accession Number: 1999.305

Bible

Sold by Thomas Nelson and Sons, New York. Brown leather cover. First page inscribed.

Date: 1869

Maker: Oxford University Press (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 254557

Accession Number: 1999.306

Picture

Reproduction or imitation of an Italian Renaissance lithograph. Mounted on cardboard. Scene depicts 2 auburn haired angels, both wearing white tunics, with one having red sleeves and the other angel in the foreground having green sleeves. Elaborate carved and painted frame with egg and dart detai...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, softwood, gesso

GUSN: 254558

Accession Number: 1999.307

Picture

Possibly a lithograph print mounted on cardboard. Shows a young boy praying. Has elaborate frame carved with quatrefoils and gilded.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, softwood

GUSN: 254619

Accession Number: 1999.308

Glass box

Heavy beveled glass panels framed by stamped metal. bottom lined with tufted blue silk. Peg feet.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 254620

Accession Number: 1999.309

Lamp

Bulbous hand painted base decorated on front with shield inscribed "Libertas" with surrounding floral vine. Brass plated electrical fixture supports cut paper shade with vines matching those of base.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 254621

Accession Number: 1999.310

Coverlet

Possibly jacquard woven blue and white with geometric patterning. Scallop pattern border surrounds center of joined ellipses forming crosses with squares between them. Seamed at long center line.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 254622

Accession Number: 1999.311

Coverlet

Eagle corner blocks signed "DELHI. 1836." and below this reads, "CATHERINE. BEST"- probably for whom it was woven. Dark blue and white reversible weave. Border has paired birds facing across an abstract floral bouquet with willow tree between repeats of bird motif. Center has 3 rows of 3 1/2 repe...

Date: 1836

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 254623

Accession Number: 1999.312

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254628

Accession Number: 1999.313

Andiron

Reproduction of the 18th century form. Arched feet with elongated diamond shaped shaft having scrolled heart shaped finial. Dogs on thin vertically oriented bar.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254630

Accession Number: 1999.313.1

Andiron

Reproduction of the 18th century form. Arched feet with elongated diamond shaped shaft having scrolled heart shaped finial. Dogs on thin vertically oriented bar.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254631

Accession Number: 1999.313.2

Hearth shovel

Brass multi-ringed grip, cylindrical at top with ball and cap finial. Steel rod shaft. Replaced sheet metal shovel painted black.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254632

Accession Number: 1999.314

Pot hook

Two piece double ended hook joined at center pivot.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254633

Accession Number: 1999.315

Hearth tongs

Brass multi-ringed grip with cylindrical top having ball and cap finial. Steel arms with ovoid pincers.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254635

Accession Number: 1999.316

Rug

Rag type. Accordion folded fabric with cotton overstitching. Black on ends and sides with predominantly orange and pink striping at center. Tasseled end.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 254637

Accession Number: 1999.317

Hooked rug

Large blue and red stylized leaves form border. Blue leaves at center with blue, green, red and off-white flowers on brown ground. Re-backed with burlap and black cloth binding.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254639

Accession Number: 1999.318

Hooked rug

Dark mixed color background. Border of red blossoms in scrolls with purple blossoms at corners. Oval bouquet at center with red and purple flower, green and gold foliage. Black single braid border.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254640

Accession Number: 1999.319

Blanket Chest

Chest has thumbnail molded top with cleated ends. Lock has been removed and hinges replaced. Two dovetailed drawers each with 2 wooden pulls. Sides that continue to floor have applied bracket base with elaborate cut outs at front and sides, probably had center drop originally. Badly stripped fin...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 254642

Accession Number: 1999.320

Dressing table

Country Empire form. Scroll eared splash board nailed to back of rectangular top. Table fitted with dovetailed drawer with 2 mahogany knobs. Turned tapered legs. Stripped with evidence of red paint.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 254643

Accession Number: 1999.321

Pair of Andirons

Pair of cast iron andirons.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 254644

Accession Number: 1999.322

Andiron

Cabriole front legs with squared feet joined at center top with plinth having raised diamond decoration. Plinth supports simple half-round columnar shaft with hollow oval ring at top.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254646

Accession Number: 1999.322.1

Andiron

Cabriole front legs with squared feet joined at center top with plinth having raised diamond decoration. Plinth supports simple half-round columnar shaft with hollow oval ring at top.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254647

Accession Number: 1999.322.2

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