Historic New England

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171204

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.3

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plate with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171205

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.4

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171207

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.5

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171208

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.6

Dinner plate

Porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171209

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.7

Box

Hinged metal box with cloissone enamel floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), cloisonné

GUSN: 171213

Accession Number: 2006.44.1420

Jade carving on stand

Carved jade of two cats on a lilly pad on a wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171214

Accession Number: 2006.44.1414AB

Obelisk on stand

Black and gold obelisk with Chinese characters on a painted black and gold stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171215

Accession Number: 2006.44.1412

Vase

Metal vase painted blue with mountain scene.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171216

Accession Number: 2006.44.1411

Box

Hinged wooden box with keyhole.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171217

Accession Number: 2006.44.2540

Bookend

Black, wooden bookend with folding, hinged sides. Painted flowers and "SPA" on sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171218

Accession Number: 2006.44.2539

Jade carving on stand

Carved jade circle on a pierced wood stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171219

Accession Number: 2006.44.1408AB

Mummy figurine

Blue stone figurine of a mummy.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171220

Accession Number: 2006.44.1421

Pipe

Carved jade pipe.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171221

Accession Number: 2006.44.1422

Box

Red lacquer box and cover with painted gold bird and plants. Attached cord tie with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171222

Accession Number: 2006.44.2541AB

Box

Carved jade box with carved wood cover and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171223

Accession Number: 2006.44.1419A-C

Figurine

Carved jade dog figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171224

Accession Number: 2006.44.1424

Pole

Bamboo pole.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 171225

Accession Number: 2006.44.2543

Censer

Pierced brass censer with pierced cover and elephant shaped feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171227

Accession Number: 2006.44.1423AB

Boat hook

Metal boat hook on painted white wooden pole.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171228

Accession Number: 2006.44.2544

Hanging cabinet

Mahogany hanging wall cabinet. Two doors, one drawer, with broken scroll pediment.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171229

Accession Number: 2006.44.2534

Figurine

Carved jade horse figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171230

Accession Number: 2006.44.1425

Figurine

Carved brown stone dragon figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171231

Accession Number: 2006.44.1427

Bookcase

Mahogany open bookcase.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171232

Accession Number: 2006.44.2537.1

Decorative vase

Carved blue jade vase [a] with lid [b] and custom teak wood stand [c]. Three dimensional floral and animal motif on vase and lid. Stand has pierced sides and four bracket feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), teak (wood)

GUSN: 171233

Accession Number: 2006.44.1426A-C

Bookcase

Mahogany open bookcase.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171234

Accession Number: 2006.44.2537.2

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172008

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.20

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172009

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.22

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172010

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.23

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172011

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.24

Shot Mold

Steel shot mold hinged at middle; octagonal ring handle; two chambers

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 172012

Accession Number: 1998.5816

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172013

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.25

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172014

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.26

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172015

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.27

Demitasse cup

Chinese export porcelain demitasse cup with loop handle and two finger rests in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172016

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.28

Demitasse saucer

Chinese export porcelain saucer in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of four alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172017

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.29

Purse

Cylindrical bag, beaded rose-colored background, scattered multi-colored flowers; central motif is a building with a tower, flanked by two trees wtih sun overhead. Two patterned silver bangles as handles. Lined pink warp-printed silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), silk (textile), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 172018

Accession Number: 1990.1412

Traveling Clock

Edith White Norton's traveling clock by Bigelow and Kennard.

Maker: Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Maker)

GUSN: 172021

Accession Number: 1990.276

Firewood Holder

Birch bark firewood holder, framed in rough small logs with birch bark attached to frame. Design scratched or etched on bark, of stylized forste or jungle with a hunter in furs or fringed clothes, holding bow and arrow, of elk or moose, alligator or crocodile on one side, lower edge. Attributed to T...

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: Probably Snow, John (Artist) Possibly Tomah, Joseph (Artist)

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 172024

Accession Number: 1990.159.1

Portrait of a Girl

Portrait of young girl, oval format on rectangular panel, sitter has blue eyes, blond-brown hair with bangs (curls), knot and single long curl. Dressed in black empire dress. Traces of gold in corners.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172029

Accession Number: 1990.290

Indian table cover

Burnt orange coarse wool woven blacket with twisted fringe on all sides. Embroidered in wool, shades of blue, white, gold, brown. Geometric patterns and borders. Large diamonds filled with images (people, buildngs, animals).

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidery (visual works), wool (textile)

GUSN: 172030

Accession Number: 1990.1408

Bell Pull

Needlepoint of berries and grapes and leaves on a brown background. Backed with light brown silk. Brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172031

Accession Number: 1990.1458

Meat platter

Oval Chinese export porcelain meat platter with pierced liner in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of alternating panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SGW" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172032

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.205ab

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172033

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.218

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172034

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.219

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172035

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.220

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172036

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.221

Bell Pull

Bellpull of needlepoint, design of small flowers and creatures-- rabbit, dog, bird, in muted greens, pinks and browns, tans on dark brown background. Lined with tan silk (rotting). Small brass ring at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (textile)

GUSN: 172037

Accession Number: 1990.1459

Butter plate

Chinese export porcelain butter plate in Rose Medallion pattern consisting of two panels of groups of birds, flowers and butterflies, and people in a landscape scene around a gold circle enclosing a gold "SWG" monogram, border is a flower and butterfly design.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 172038

Accession Number: 2006.44.1806.222

Envelope and piece of paper

A) Envelope inscribed B) Piece of paper, inscribed, enfolding a clump of camel's hair

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 172039

Accession Number: 1990.291

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