Historic New England

Cup and saucer

Green Greek key border with gilt edge; center scene of bridge with castle, right, and building in left, distant; whole orange and gilt bordered. REPLACED HANDLE.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 42521

Accession Number: 1933.6378AB

Coffee Cup

Interior border: brown huskchain; exterior border: brown chain of delicate flowers; spray of brown flowers on body; handle has gadrooning on spine and pointy finger rest.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 42522

Accession Number: 1933.6380

Coffee Cup

Ribbed body with painted black border of stylized vine; black rose spray with gold highlights; ear-shaped handle with ridged spine and leafy terminals painted black.

Date: 1750-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42523

Accession Number: 1933.6381

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42524

Accession Number: 1933.6382B

Egg-shaped body with ear-shaped handle with zigtzag in relief on spine; interior border of blue and gold chain of dots; exterior border of blue band, blue rosettes, and blue and gold dots; unknown family crest: brown oval with ghold stars draped in bule, the whole upon a brown plinth and surmounted ...

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 42525

Accession Number: 1933.6384

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42526

Accession Number: 1933.6387

Snuff Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 42527

Accession Number: 1933.6391.1-.2

Covered bowl

White body w/ brown banding and brown and green ivy chain around body and cover; teardrop knob w/ brown flower underglaze decoration.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 42528

Accession Number: 1933.6392AB

Saucer

Delftware saucer with white glaze and blue hand-painted decoration. The border consists of alternating panels of abstract floral sprays and single flowers surrounding a central image of a lion standing in front of columns or scrolls (probably scrolls): emblematic of the Hebrew Torah. A hole has be...

Date: 1700-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 42529

Accession Number: 1933.6393

Tray

Porcelain tray for tea service. Scalloped quatrefoil shaped tray is decorated with rose medallion pattern. Green tendrils and pink tree peonies with scrolled medallions frame figures in an interior scene and birds, butterflies, and flowers.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, painting (coating), underglazing

GUSN: 42537

Accession Number: 1933.6396.1

Teacup

White earthenware handled teacup. Pink luster rim. Foliate and vine motif with superimposed hand painted leaves.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), luster (optical property), hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 42538

Accession Number: 1933.6399.3-.4

Creamer

All-over copper lustre pitcher with a pointed handle, spout with face mask in relief, body has slight swelling near the base.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: Possibly Cork, Edge & Malkin (Manufacturer)

Material: lusterware, earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42540

Accession Number: 1933.6401

Creamer

Copper lustre body w/ banded base and beading, in relief, flanking blue band w/ white scene, in relief, of woman in red near trees (painted green); scene in overglaze enamel.

Date: 1859-1870

Maker: Charles Allerton & Sons (Maker)

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), earthenware, glazing (coating), overglazing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 42541

Accession Number: 1933.6402

Child's Teapot

Miniature, oval-shaped, porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Blue transfer-printed pattern depicting an exotic landscape with Asian-style architecture, trees, a river and a sailboat. Floral border pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), transfer printing, porcelain

GUSN: 42542

Accession Number: 1933.6404.1AB

Spoon tray

Scalloped ovoid body; celadon green with polychrome enamel birds, flowers and butterflies; gilt edge.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 42543

Accession Number: 1933.6405B

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42545

Accession Number: 1933.6411.1

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 42546

Accession Number: 1933.6411.2

Tankard

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tankard. Floral and scroll motif accents rim and handle. Landscape scene on the body features several figures, pagodas, and bridges.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 42547

Accession Number: 1933.6414

Punch bowl

Porcelain bowl with "Imari" style decoration in underglaze blue and overglaze red with painted gold highlights; border around base of orange chevron and diamond band; interior border of red lozenge-shaped trellis with blue and red floral medallions; double band of blue around basin; cnetral design b...

Date: 1740-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain, underglazing, overglazing

GUSN: 42548

Accession Number: 1933.6415

Saltcellar

One of a pair of oval-shaped pewter saltcellars on four feet. Row of bead trim around base and feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42549

Accession Number: 1933.6417.1

Saltcellar

One of a pair of oval-shaped pewter saltcellars on four feet. Row of bead trim around base and feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42550

Accession Number: 1933.6417.2

Plate

Celadon green plate with polychrome enamel bird perched on rose branch and surrounded by flowers, butterflies, beetles, and other birds.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, porcelain

GUSN: 42551

Accession Number: 1933.6419.2

Vase

Dutch vase, ship at sea, blue on grey.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 42552

Accession Number: 1933.6423

Ginger Jar

Blue hand-painted ginger jar. No cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42553

Accession Number: 1933.6425

Saucer

White earthenware saucer. Pink luster rim and central landscape design.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: luster (optical property), earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 42554

Accession Number: 1933.6427

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42884

Accession Number: 1927.1928

Relish Dish

Rectangular molded glass relish dish. Fluted underside of dish continues to scalloped rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42885

Accession Number: 1931.1928

INSTRUMENT

Half round shank w/ one hole; square loop handle at one end and scoop at the other.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 42886

Accession Number: 1933.1928

Needlework Picture

Genre scene embroidered with silk on ivory silk ground with painted background and figures. It depicts a tropical outdoor scene of two white women tending babies with a Black woman and a Black man working to the right. Stitches used: long and short satin, with filling and rice stitches.

Maker: Lovejoy, Joseph, Mrs. (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 42893

Accession Number: 2016.186.1

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42895

Accession Number: 1927.1929

Spur

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 42900

Accession Number: 1930.1437

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42902

Accession Number: 1931.1930

Mirror

No description

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 42907

Accession Number: 2014.22.4

Tall Case Clock

Ogee bracket feet; quarter columns with brass fittings; arched pediment with fretwork; fluted plinths; inlaid fans.

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), inlay (process), mahogany (wood), pine (wood), veneering

GUSN: 42908

Accession Number: 2014.22.5

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42915

Accession Number: 1927.1931

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 42916

Accession Number: 1933.1931

Portrait of a Boy

Full length portrait of a young boy (presumably the brother of Hope Brown Ives [1986.1183]) wearing a dark brown dress with brown trousers. His left hand is tucked into his pocket, his right hand holds a brown cap. Landscape view in distance. Oil paint on canvas, gilt frame with carved decoration in...

Date: 1842

Maker: Attributed to Lincoln, James Sullivan, 1811-1888 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 42921

Accession Number: 1986.1182

Portrait of Hope Brown Ives (1839-1909)

Full length portrait of Hope Brown Ives (1839-1909) as a young girl wearing a white dress and pantaloons. Sitter is holding a basket of flowers over her right arm, a large straw hat with pink ribbon tie lies on the ground behind. Landscape view with fountain in background. Sister of unnamed boy in 1...

Date: 1842

Maker: Lincoln, James Sullivan, 1811-1888 (Artist)

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 42922

Accession Number: 1986.1183

Parasolette Fan & Box

FAN: Folding Parasolette; ivory guards, no sticks; round ivory button at pivot; pleated green silk leaf; green tassel; circular (when open); carved ivory handle; dog's head at end of stick; brass loop fastening. BOX: White and mulberry, cardboard, two-piece; figure 8 hardware.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 42932

Accession Number: 53.1933 A-C

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42940

Accession Number: 1927.1933

Hot Water Plate Warmer

Round pewter hot water plate warmer. Plate-shaped body with hollow interior. Small hinged flap on rim to pour water into hollow reservoir. Opposing, hinged handles.

Date: 1780-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 42950

Accession Number: 1934.606

Saltcellar

Pressed footed glass saltcellar. Opaque white glass. Scroll and foliate design. Chain pattern around the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 42951

Accession Number: 1927.1934

Rogers Group Sculpture - Chess

Sculpture of two men playing chess. A woman behind them pours tea.

Maker: Rogers, John (Artist)

Material: plaster, paint (coating)

GUSN: 42952

Accession Number: 2016.187.4

Rogers Group Sculpture - Tap on the Window

Young woman and man at sewing table, startled and looking at right.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 42953

Accession Number: 2016.187.2

Rogers Group Sculpture - The County Post Office

Man and woman at shoemaker's bench, reading letter.

Maker: Rogers, John (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 42956

Accession Number: 2016.187.3

Watercolor Painting

Washington's Deathbed, 1799, photo of painting

Maker: Bowlen, F. C. (Maker)

Material: photomechanical processes

GUSN: 42962

Accession Number: 34.1935

Footstool

Square footstool covered with green plush velvet and a strip of wool cross stitch embroidery in the center. Green wool fringe. Four flattened bun feet attached to underside.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood), wool (textile), needlepoint (needleworking), plush

GUSN: 43011

Accession Number: 1936.592

Cup Plate

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43012

Accession Number: 1927.1935

Salt Cellar

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 43020

Accession Number: 1927.1936

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 43021

Accession Number: 1933.1936

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