Historic New England

Soap Dish

Oval, whiteware soap dish with blue floral transfer print around rim and medallion encircling floral sprig in center of base.

Date: 1820-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating), whiteware

GUSN: 39585

Accession Number: 1938.158

Sugar bowl

Underglaze blue bands around edge of body and cover and underglaze blue beehive knob on cover; underglaze blue floral pattern on body and cover.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39586

Accession Number: 1938.159AB

Pitcher

White stoneware pitcher with figures in relief on the sides and a pewter spout.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39587

Accession Number: 1938.160

Sauceboat

Molded, pearlware sauceboat with scalloped rim. Blue, hand-painted and molded feather edge below rim; two hand-painted feather edge stripes on handle; thin blue band around base.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39588

Accession Number: 1938.161

Small pearlware tureen with cover. Molded lid has flower-shaped knop with leaves surrounding it below on the coerv. The cover is encircled with feather edge molding and has an indentation for a spoon. The tureen is encircled with feather edge molding and has molded, leaf-shaped tab handles. The mold...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39589

Accession Number: 1938.162.1AB

Small tureen tray

Small, molded pearlware tureen tray with scalloped rim. Rim is hand-painted blue.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39590

Accession Number: 1938.162.2

Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 39592

Accession Number: 1938.164

Dish

Blue transfer-printed earthenware footed dish. Molded circular finial. Floral and vine motif. Interior central landscape scene featuring two women and castles. Same scene adorns the cover.

Date: 1841-1860

Maker: Possibly Wedgewood, John (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 39593

Accession Number: 1938.166AB

Sugar Bowl

Earthenware sugar bowl [a] with lid [b]. Black transfer-printed pattern "Foliage." Border of scrolled scenic cartouches and central scene of castle beside waterway under stormy sky. Lid has tab handles and a pointed finial.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 39594

Accession Number: 1938.171AB

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with molded scroll rim and brown, pink and blue transfer-print pattern "Landscape." Border of brown scrolls and leaves with pink and blue flowers. Central scene of park with people along river bank and gazebo. Sailboats and buildings in the distance.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 39595

Accession Number: 1938.181

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral border surrounds a central floral scene with a bird perched on a branch.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39596

Accession Number: 1938.188

Bowl

blue transfer printed pearlware footed bowl. The outside is decorated with a floral motif. The inside has a central floral medallion and the rim is decorated with the same floral pattern that adorns the outside.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 39597

Accession Number: 1938.189

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39598

Accession Number: 1938.196

Confectionary dish

Small colorless glass footed confectionary dish with red-stained lip and foot. Red-stained foliate and bird pattern around body. White foliate accents. Lid missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), stained glass (material)

GUSN: 39599

Accession Number: 1938.200AB

Compote with lid

Glass covered compote.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39601

Accession Number: 1938.202AB

Foot Warmer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39603

Accession Number: 1938.204AB

Saltcellar

Pressed glass saltcellar. Round. Decorate with glass orbs.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39604

Accession Number: 1938.205.1-.2

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39605

Accession Number: 1938.207

Decanter

Glass decanter. Fluted neck. Broad rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39606

Accession Number: 1938.208

White glass plate

Molded iridescent white glass plate with Gothic-style clover and arch rim and square-textured interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 39607

Accession Number: 1938.209

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39608

Accession Number: 1938.210

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39609

Accession Number: 1938.211

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39610

Accession Number: 1938.212

Flask

Blue-tinted glass flask. George Washington's profile on one side and General Taylor's on the other.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 39611

Accession Number: 1938.213

Hat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39353

Accession Number: 1937.1112

Veil

Black silk twist net; black silk needlerun; scalloped border with trilobed motif; five large floral spray motifs across; sprigged ground; narrow silk drawstring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: needle lace, net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39354

Accession Number: 1937.1113

Neckpiece

Ruffled black silk neckpiece.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39355

Accession Number: 1937.1114

Shawl

White center; 6-1/2" border of tilted paisleys; patterning wefts of paired groups - purple-gray, yellowish-brown, & black w/ touches of blue & red; silk warps; wool wefts; square shawl.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 39356

Accession Number: 1937.1119

Shawl

Black center w/ 20" border in shades of brown, red & light blue; cotton warp; wool weft; jacquard weave border has confused design; center square has star-like medallion.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), jacquard, weaving, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39357

Accession Number: 1937.1121

Shawl

Black wool twill; rectangular; with self fringe knotted at warp ends.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 39358

Accession Number: 1937.1122

Men's Coat

Light tan cut-in tail; double breasted; turnover collar with six pairs buttons; two inside breast pockets; two flap pockets; cuffs with two buttonholes.

Date: 1820-1829

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 39359

Accession Number: 1937.1123

CANE

Golden brown; wooden; carved/turned in sections in imitation of bamboo; knob handle; silver collar; brass pointed tip.

Date: ca. 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), silver (metal), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 39360

Accession Number: 1937.1124

Dressing Gown

A=Dressing gown; B=Matching belt. A=Dressing gown - Blue striped silk with cream lining; wide quilted collar; center front, hem, and cuffs of long sleeves are also quilted. Full length; gathered at back between shoulders with drawstring on inside of blue silk. B=Belt - has bow; hook & eye closure...

Date: 1823-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 39361

Accession Number: 1937.1127AB

Curling Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 39362

Accession Number: 1937.1129

Crochet Hook

Metal hook with a wooden handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39363

Accession Number: 1937.1130

Wallet

Brown; scalloped flap w/ leather strap closure; lined w/ white kid; 6 compartments (2 have flaps).

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Hopkins, W. O. (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather

GUSN: 39364

Accession Number: 1937.1135

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39365

Accession Number: 1937.1137

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39366

Accession Number: 1937.1138

Butter Paddle

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39367

Accession Number: 1937.1139

Spatula

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39368

Accession Number: 1937.1141

Cloth Fragment

Rectangular; image in brown on off white ground of classical Venus on chariot with shell throne being drawn by cherubs with one placing laurel on her head; other women along side. Chariot passing wall with statuary pillar; grapes along wall.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39369

Accession Number: 1937.1142

Basin

Earthenware basin with mulberry colored "Abbey Ruin" pattern depicting rural landscape with Gothic ruins and grazing cows. Border of floral sprays alternating with and trophy grouping of flowers, fruit, a framed picture and coffee pot on solid background.

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 39370

Accession Number: 1937.1145

Change Purse

Small red leather wallet with black lacquered side panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and metal. The purse has a metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior of red leather with coin purse.

Date: ca. 1854

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, leather, metal, mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 39371

Accession Number: 1937.1146