Historic New England

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188266

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.3

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188267

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.4

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188268

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.5

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188269

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.6

Soup plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188270

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.7

Soup Plate

Porcelain soup plate with scalloped edge, painted floral bouquet decoration in pink, blue, purple, and orange.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: A. Schmidt & Son (Retailer) (Maker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 188271

Accession Number: 2009.5.5.8

Bowl

Carved soapstone basin in the shape of an open bivalve shell, with closed bivalve shell feet and decoration.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 188961

Accession Number: 2009.5.16.1

Stand

Carved wooden stand for soapstone bowl in floral and foliate pattern, dark finish.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 188962

Accession Number: 2009.5.16.2

Candlestand

Brass ormolu candlestand [a] with cover [b]

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 188963

Accession Number: 2009.5.19.1ab

Candlestand

Brass ormolu candlestand [a] with cover [b]

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 188964

Accession Number: 2009.5.19.2ab

Mirror

Oval gilt mirror with wreath and ribbon ornament.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), gilding

GUSN: 188965

Accession Number: 2009.5.20.1

Mirror

Oval gilt mirror with wreath and ribbon ornament.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), gilding

GUSN: 188966

Accession Number: 2009.5.20.2

Cherub head

Plaster cherub head from Harvard Church, Charlestown, MA [built in 1819].

Date: ca. 1819

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 189308

Accession Number: 2009.5.21.1

Cherub head

Plaster cherub heads from Harvard Church, Charlestown, MA [built in 1819].

Date: ca. 1819

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 189427

Accession Number: 2009.5.21.2

Knife Rest

Silver knife rest designed to look like an andiron. Rococo revival style.

Date: 1905

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal), electroplating

GUSN: 189428

Accession Number: 2009.5.22.1

Knife Rest

Silver knife rest designed to look like an andiron. Rococo revival style.

Date: 1905

Maker: Probably Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: electroplating, silver (metal)

GUSN: 189429

Accession Number: 2009.5.22.2

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189430

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.1

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189431

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.2

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, sterling silver

GUSN: 189432

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.3

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189433

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.4

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189434

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.5

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189435

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.6

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189436

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.7

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189437

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.8

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189438

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.9

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189439

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.10

Fork

One of a set of twelve. Silver fish fork with a mother of pearl handle and an overall foliate design.

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: sterling silver, mother of pearl

GUSN: 189440

Accession Number: 2009.5.23.11

Baby's Blanket

Cotton-wool Blend, hand-crocheted, pink and white baby's blanket; rectangular with scallop-shell border.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), yarn, crocheting

GUSN: 259257

Accession Number: 2001.222

Baby's Blanket

Crocheted baby's blanket with light-blue silk lining; embroidered effect of red and green flower garlands; foliate crochet pattern; scallop-shell trim; hand crocheted; hand sewn.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), yarn, silk (textile), crocheting, hand sewing

GUSN: 259258

Accession Number: 2001.223

Blanket

Pink woven wool baby's blanket; off-white satin trim; hand-sewn trim; woven fine weave wool with pink and white yarn.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), satin, weaving, hand sewing

GUSN: 259259

Accession Number: 2001.224

Baby's Blanket

Light-green, gauze-like, fine weave wool baby's blanket with finished wool-embroidered trim; machine-woven and edged.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 259260

Accession Number: 2001.225

Baby Pink Soakers Bloomers

Pink, small-knit, wool baby soakers; pink, grosgrain robbon drawstring; hand-sewn together with pink wool yarn; purl stitched leg holes.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair), ribbon (material), knitting (process), hand sewing

GUSN: 259261

Accession Number: 2001.226

Baby "Soakers" Bloomers

Light blue knit, wool, baby soakers with drawstring; chain knit with waistband and leg holes in straight knit rows; hand-sewn together from two pieces.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259262

Accession Number: 2001.227

Baby "Soakers" Bloomers

Navy blue knit, wool, baby soakers; ribbed vertical colunms knit pattern; hand-sewn together from two pieces; half inch purl knit waistband; knee-length.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259263

Accession Number: 2001.228

Baby Robe

White, gauzy wool, fine weave, baby robe; mid-calf length; ribbon tie at nape; wool thread embroidered seams; hemmed seams; hand-sewn.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), weaving, embroidery (visual works), ribbon (material), hand sewing

GUSN: 259264

Accession Number: 2001.229

Pair of wall sconces. Each sconce has brass fern shaped back plate with two curved arms extending out from a winged cherub face. Each arm terminates in a pierced bobeche with hanging crystals and beaded chains. Candelabra bulbs; electric wiring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), crystal (lead glass), electric wiring

GUSN: 259302

Accession Number: 1951.204

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with brass fern shaped back plate and two curved arms extending out from a winged cherub face. Each arm terminates in a pierced bobeche with hanging crystals and beaded chains. Candelabra bulbs; electric wiring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259307

Accession Number: 1951.204.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce with brass fern shaped back plate and two curved arms extending out from a winged cherub face. Each arm terminates in a pierced bobeche with hanging crystals and beaded chains. Candelabra bulbs; electric wiring.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259308

Accession Number: 1951.204.2

Pair of wall sconces

Pair of wall sconces, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal ...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), prisms, electric wiring

GUSN: 259309

Accession Number: 1951.205

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal prisms ha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259310

Accession Number: 1951.205.1

Wall sconce

Wall sconce, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal prisms ha...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 259311

Accession Number: 1951.205.2

Annunciator Box

Annunciator box with center panel of reverse painted glass and painted wood frame [A]. Separate back with attached electric wiring [B]. Rectangular box has a center glass panel with sixteen indicators. Each indicator is labeled with a Lyman room name painted in gold above a circular indicator slot.

Date: 1830-1900

Maker: Fuller, Seth W. (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), electric wiring

GUSN: 259312

Accession Number: 1951.206AB

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer printed image of woman walking in a rural landscape, with a basket on her arm and a dog at her feet. A large house is in the distance at right.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 259320

Accession Number: 1970.1310.1166

Baby's Robe

Yellow gauzy wool, fine weave baby's robe; ankle-length; ribbon tie on jewl neck; open front; pink thread embroidered edges; floral and volute embroidery on front near lower hem; hemmed seams; hand-sewn; machine woven fabric.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), thread, ribbon (material), weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259333

Accession Number: 2001.230

Baby's Robe

Light blue woven wool baby's robe; white satin trim; ribbon tie front; open gown; A-line; manufacturer's label on inside nape; hand-woven; machine sewn.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), satin, synthetic, hand weaving, machine sewing (technique)

GUSN: 259334

Accession Number: 2001.231

Baby's Robe

Light blue, fine-weave wool baby's robe; ankle length; ribbon tie at neck; open front; A-line; white satin trim along lower hem, armholes and neck; pink and white flowers with green leaves embroidered on front near waist and leg region; hand-sewn seams.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), satin, cotton (textile), thread, weaving, hand sewing, embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 259335

Accession Number: 2001.232

Baby's Sweater

Pale pink wool baby's cardigan with fire mother-of-pearl buttons; ribbed edge along waist and wrist of sleeves; edge along neckline and down front of buttons.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), sewing (process), mother of pearl

GUSN: 259336

Accession Number: 2001.233

Baby's Sweater

Pale pink baby's knit, pullover sweater with four mother-of-pearl buttons along shoulder neck line; single white knit rows; horizontal along breast and waist; ribbed edge on waist and wrist of sleeve; some on neck; hand-sewn seams on inside.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), knitting (needlework), sewing (process), mother of pearl

GUSN: 259337

Accession Number: 2001.234

Baby's Cap

White and pink knit baby's cap with pink satin robbon ties; scalloped edge; knit pink row border; brim folds back; satin bows on front corners.

Date: 1915-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), ribbon (material), knitting (needlework), hand sewing

GUSN: 259338

Accession Number: 2001.235

Camellia watercolor

Watercolor painting, two views of a white camellia. One view depicts an open flower with yellow stalk center, the other view is of a partially closed bud. Plain gold painted frame.

Date: 1970

Maker: Hammond, Catherine R., 1909-1976 (Artist)

GUSN: 259339

Accession Number: 1978.183.1

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