Historic New England

Tea Caddy

Rectangular flask, curved shoulder, cylindrical neck, blue and gilt decoration, centered shield with flower on each side.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5547

Accession Number: 1971.853

Dish

Circular, ring foot, "reeded" walls and lid, late Satsuma design.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5548

Accession Number: 1971.854AB

Pitcher

Free blown turquoise glass with opaque white overlay, cut panels, lines and abstract design; applied blue glass handle; pontil mark removed.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), glassblowing, glass (material), overlays

GUSN: 5549

Accession Number: 1971.855

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5550

Accession Number: 1971.856A

Vase

Iridescent glass, flat base, four-lobed body, constricted shoulder, conforming neck decorated with black, white and gold designs.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5551

Accession Number: 1971.856B

Vase

Iridescent glass, pad foot, globular body, constricted shoulder, conical neck and rim; applied black and white painted border.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5552

Accession Number: 1971.857

Cup and Saucer

A) Flared body, entwined branch handle, medium relief classical scenes encircling body includes Apollo and his chariot. B) Four scallop shell designs connected by swags.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 5553

Accession Number: 1971.858AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed walls, two are deep blue with gilt bouquet and two with genre scenes, scalloped rim. B) matching saucer.

Date: 1895-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 5554

Accession Number: 1971.859AB

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5555

Accession Number: 1971.860A

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5556

Accession Number: 1971.860B

Fan

Rhomboid shaped wire frame coved with silk gauze; white printed floral design highlighted with silver paint differs slightly on each fan; shaped wooden handle with silk tassle at end.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gauze, silk (textile), wire, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 5557

Accession Number: 1971.860C

Fan

Circular fan of woven plant fiber; bamboo turned wooden handle.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 5558

Accession Number: 1971.861

Cosmetic Jar

A) Baluster shaped body, pierced walls, painted "Wedgewood" blue with white highlights. B) Conical shaped top.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, piercing

GUSN: 5559

Accession Number: 1971.862AB

Cup and Saucer

A) Four lobed body, two are yellow with multicolored flowers, two with genre scenes; scalloped rim. B) Matching saucer.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5560

Accession Number: 1971.863AB

Trinket Box

Metal turtle-shaped box, shell hinged on side.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), metal

GUSN: 5561

Accession Number: 1971.864

Souvenir Dish

Shallow oval dish; no foot; depicts the front facade of the Duomo in Florence.

Date: 1950-1959

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5562

Accession Number: 1971.865

Bowl with Lid

A) Ring foot, flattened bulbous body with band of putti against a foliate background; two part mold. B) Lid has rondel at center with putti, encircled by a bay leaf garland.

Date: ca. 190

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 5563

Accession Number: 1971.866AB

Vase

Ovoid shape, rounded shoulder, short neck, turquoise ground with flower and butterfly design, brass fragments scattered over ground.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 5564

Accession Number: 1971.867

Vase

Pad foot, short stem, V-shaped vase, flat wall with applied light blue thread, applied reticulated and scalloped band on either side.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 5565

Accession Number: 1971.868

Ewer

Translucent iridescent glass; flat base, ground pontil, oval body; long, paneled neck rising from side, flat lip, applied handle.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 5566

Accession Number: 1971.869

Candlestick

Three dimensional frog with front feet placed on lily pad, flower on pad forms candle socket.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 5567

Accession Number: 1971.870

Candlesnuffer

Concave extinguisher, shaped edge, elaborate cloisonne arabesque on surface, twisted stem, shaped cloisonne finial.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné, enameling

GUSN: 5568

Accession Number: 1971.871

Can

Cylindrical copper container in woven copper sheath, three brass "bamboo" feet.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), copper (metal), weaving

GUSN: 5569

Accession Number: 1971.872

Reticule

Bivalve shell fitted with brass rims, hinge, and clasp; brass chain for handle.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mother of pearl, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 5570

Accession Number: 1971.873

Animal Figurine

Two part mold; pig figurine with pink body and black spots.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, soft paste porcelain

GUSN: 5571

Accession Number: 1971.874

Navy blue silk woven with allover pattern of small squares; quilted with seven casings with seven blue silk ribbon drawstrings, forming six puffed bands lined with batting; self-ruffle around brim and neck; neck ruffle has thin layer of batting; gathered center back panel trimmed with blue and black...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 7006

Accession Number: 1932.887

Hat

Fawn silk velvet trimmed with fawn velvet leaves around brim; pleated self fabric; fawn velvet garland attached at crown; face of brim edged with white lace and blue velvet berries and lined with blue velvet; crown lined with glazed canvas; wide tan taffeta ribbon ties.

Date: 1865-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7007

Accession Number: 1933.197

Head Dress

Burgundy chenille with floral motif of gold metallic thread with clear beads; trimmed with gold metallic lace; burgundy and red feathers at left side; pointed at front.

Date: 1878-1881

Maker: unknown

Material: beads (pierced objects), chenille (yarn), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7008

Accession Number: 1933.739C

Hat

Wide-brimmed rye straw (by eye) hat made from a single width of braid coiled and hand-stitched; no trimming.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, stitching, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7009

Accession Number: 1933.1168

Wedding Wreath

Band of wax orange blossoms with green leaves and larger white flower; attached to wire.

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, cotton (textile), wax, wire

GUSN: 7010

Accession Number: 1933.2117

Wedding Corsage

No description

Date: 1854

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 7011

Accession Number: 1933.2116

Box

Small, rectangular; black embossed with scrolling acanthus leaves, pale yellow border.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, embossing, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 7012

Accession Number: 1933.2125AB

Hat

Large black hat with wire foundation, black braided horsehair and scalloped brim trimmed with black tulle, and straw and large black crepe.

Date: 1913-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), handmade, machine-made, net (textile), silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7013

Accession Number: 1934.30

Hat

Black silk net on wire foundation; wide brim trimmed with black spangles; flowers of black beadwork; black crepe lining.

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: unknown

Material: crepe (textile), stitching, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), wire

GUSN: 7014

Accession Number: 1934.31

Hat

Large black hat with wire foundation covered in satin and trimmed with black tulle and ruching with black sequins, black lace bow with wire support.

Date: 1913-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), wire

GUSN: 7015

Accession Number: 1934.32

Hat

Purple horsehair hat with tulle and wire foundation, pleated brim trimmed with blue/gray cotton flowers, large bow at back of purple moiré ribbon, and padded crown lined with black silk and velvet.

Date: 1913-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, stitching, machine-made, moiré, tulle (meshed textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7016

Accession Number: 1934.33

Hat

Large black silk hat draped with large bow-like extension on wire foundation, trimmed with garland of black flowers. Brim, supported by wire edged with velvet and black tulle, black silk lining with drawstring.

Date: 1913-1914

Maker: unknown

Material: tulle (meshed textile), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 7017

Accession Number: 1934.55

Hat

Large; lacy, natural straw with tan raffin (flat straw bands) interwoven; trimmed with garland of cream and pink cloth roses, and two large satin bows (one pink and one cream); broad brim with scalloped edge; crown is floppy; elastic chin band; lined with white silk.

Date: 1903-1905

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), handmade, silk (textile), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 7018

Accession Number: 1934.59

Hat

Green horsehair braid trimmed with green silk(?) ribbon with speudo oriental figures; medium sized hat; irregularly shaped brim is broader at front, narrower at back; trimmed at edge of brim and crown with silver metallic braid.

Date: 1920-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, horsehair, machine-made, thread, metallic (color attribute), silk (textile)

GUSN: 7019

Accession Number: 1934.60

Artificial Flowers

Pink faded velvet and cream cotton roses; artificial flowers; stems and green leaves.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: flower (plant material), artificial, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 7020

Accession Number: 1934.67AB

Saucer

Saucer with double orange band and red dots. Secondary border of red dot and dash band. Central decoration of pink and green flower sprig. Smaller sprig on the exterior of the cup and small orange leaf in bowl of cup.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7021

Accession Number: 1969.3.2

Tea bowl

Tea bowl without handle; primary border (interior of bowls and saucers): double orange band with red dots; secondary border (exterior bowls and well of saucers): red dot and dash band; central decoration (well of saucer and exterior of cup): pink and green flower sprig; smaller sprig exterior cup an...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 7022

Accession Number: 1969.3.6

Tea bowl

Tea bowl without handle, double orange band and red dots. Secondary border of red dot and dash band. Central decoration of pink and green flower sprig. Smaller sprig on the exterior of the cup and small orange leaf in bowl of cup.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 7024

Accession Number: 1969.3.4

Tea bowl

Tea bowl without handle; primary border (interior of bowls and saucers): double orange band with red dots; secondary border (exterior bowls and well of saucers): red dot and dash band; central decoration (well of saucer and exterior of cup): pink and green flower sprig; smaller sprig exterior cup an...

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 7025

Accession Number: 1969.3.5

Teacup

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. TEA CUPS & BOWL: Primary border interior; secondary border exterior; gilt sprig of flowers, exterior, opposite cipher.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7026

Accession Number: 1942.890B

Teacup

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. TEA CUPS & BOWL: Primary border interior; secondary border exterior; gilt sprig of flowers, exterior, opposite cipher.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7027

Accession Number: 1942.890C

Tea bowl

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. TEA CUPS & BOWL: Primary border interior; secondary border exterior; gilt sprig of flowers, exterior, opposite cipher.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7028

Accession Number: 1942.890E

Saucer

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. SAUCERS: Primary border around edge; secondary border around well.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7029

Accession Number: 1942.890H

Saucer

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: purple wavy line with polychrome enamel floral clusters; secondary border: purple huskchain; cipher "SD" in oilt oval on tea cups and bowls. SAUCERS: Primary border around edge; secondary border around well.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7030

Accession Number: 1942.890L

Tea Bowl

TEA SERVICE: Border: two orange bands surround band of blue dots; central decoration: purple thistle with green, orange and purple flowers. TEA BOWLS: Border on interior; floral sprigs and larger bunch, exterior.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 7031

Accession Number: 1932.492B

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