Historic New England

Wick Trimmer

Steel kerosene burner wick trimmer.

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel

GUSN: 310408

Accession Number: 2000.2129

Candlesnuffer

Painted wrought iron candlesnuffer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 310409

Accession Number: 2000.2127

Candlesnuffer

Tin candlesnuffer with scrolls, foliate, and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310410

Accession Number: 2000.2125

Candlesnuffer and Tray

Silver candlesnuffer and tray with scrolls and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310411

Accession Number: 2000.2123.1-.2

A collection of vegetable and flower seed packets and a canister of grass seed. Includes: "My Best Cosmos Collection put up by William D. Burt, Dalton, N.Y"; Asgro Lawn Seed, New Haven, Connecticut; peas from John Shea Light Hardware and Household Supplies, Lawrence, Massachusetts; flower packets se...

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310412

Accession Number: 1998.6037

Fruit Knife

One of a set of eleven. Silver fruit knife with a bone handle and a rounded blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bone (material)

GUSN: 310413

Accession Number: 1971.278.7

Reed Gathering Basket

Wicker weave gathering basket. Basket is oval with tall sides and single, loop carrying handle. A paper tag is tied to the handle with red printing that reads "Cape Cod Summer Fete." "Mrs David Crocker" is handwritten below the printing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 310414

Accession Number: 1933.6146

Nursery Lamp

Tin whale oil nursery lamp with double boiler food heater and stenciled decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stencils (images)

GUSN: 310429

Accession Number: 2000.1947A-E

Chopping Bowl

Oblong, oval chopping bowl made of carved wood. Two areas have been carved into the the exterior sides to provide finger holds.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310430

Accession Number: 1998.6021

Pig Lamp

Tin pig lamp with three burners, cylindrical body and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310431

Accession Number: 2000.1938

Whale Oil Lantern

Tin and glass triangular whale oil lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310438

Accession Number: 2000.1941

Four Graduated Platters

Four graduated, rectangular serving trays. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers a...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309968

Accession Number: 1998.5905.92-.95

Lard Oil Canting Lamp

Tin lard oil canting lamp on square base with cast feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309970

Accession Number: 2000.1719AB

Lard Lamp

Tinned sheet iron lard lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 309971

Accession Number: 2000.1711

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309972

Accession Number: 2000.1729

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard hand lamp with triangular font.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309973

Accession Number: 2000.1714AB

Kerosene Tumbler Lamp

Tin and glass kerosene tumbler lamp.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309974

Accession Number: 2000.1928

Cake Stand

Two cake stands part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in aqua...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309975

Accession Number: 1998.5905.109-.110

Push-up Chamberstick

Tin push-up chamberstick.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309976

Accession Number: 2000.1918

Cake Plates

Two cake plates part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, scalloped handles on rim with metallic gold leaves, body decorated with a transfer-printed and ove...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

GUSN: 309977

Accession Number: 1998.5905.111-.112

Lard Pump Hand Lamp

Tin lard pump hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309978

Accession Number: 2000.1750

Servings Dish with Lid

Rectangular serving dish with lid part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geomet...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309979

Accession Number: 1998.5905.113AB

Serving Dish with Lid

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309980

Accession Number: 1998.5905.114AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Stand

Small, rectangular serving dish (b) on feet with lid (a) and tray (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All three pieces have a light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309981

Accession Number: 1998.5905.117A-C

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp. Cover with mica panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 309982

Accession Number: 2000.1718AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Strainer

Small, square serving dish (b) on feet, lid (c) and interior strainer (a). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309983

Accession Number: 1998.5905.118A-C

Cream Pitcher

Footed cream pitcher part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The creamer is rectangular in shape with a wide spout and molded, geometric handle with metallic gold accents. Light cream-colored body...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309984

Accession Number: 1998.5905.91

Tinderbox

Tin and steel tinderbox.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 309985

Accession Number: 2000.1701

Soup Tureen with Lid and Stand

Square soup tureen (a) on feet, lid (b) and interior strainer (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309986

Accession Number: 1998.5905.96A-C

Spout Lamp

Galvanized sheet iron hanging spout lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 309987

Accession Number: 2000.1727

Chamberstick

Brass chamberstick with dolphin handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309988

Accession Number: 2000.1915

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Brass whale oil peg lamp with tin base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 309990

Accession Number: 2000.1913AB

Lard Hand Lamp

Tin lard hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309991

Accession Number: 2000.1916

Kyal Lamp

Tin kyal lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309992

Accession Number: 2000.1893AB

Lard Hand Lamp

Tin lard hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309993

Accession Number: 2000.1708

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp and hinged cover with mica panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 309994

Accession Number: 2000.1717

Candleholder

Brass candleholder with glass chimney.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 309995

Accession Number: 2000.1926AB

Chamberstick

Red, triangular tin chamberstick with conical candle extinguisher.

Maker: Dresser, Christopher

GUSN: 309996

Accession Number: 2000.1929

Whale Oil Peg Lamp

Brass whale oil peg lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 309997

Accession Number: 2000.1911

Small Rectangular Plate

Three small rectangular plates. Part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The plates are light cream-colored with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309998

Accession Number: 1998.5905.121-.123

Serving Dish with Lid

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309999

Accession Number: 1998.5905.115AB

Serving Dish

Footed, rectangular serving dish missing lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flower...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 310000

Accession Number: 1998.5905.116