Historic New England

Pitcher

Round white, gold and blue ceramic pitcher with handle; blue and gold design at bottom and top of object; gold palm trees and birds in flight on either side.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 258580

Accession Number: 1998.5755

Coaster

Coaster is made of coiled branch like material bound with dyed grasses in brown, green, blue, and natural colors.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 258582

Accession Number: 1999.591

A) Round white, blue, gold ceramic teapot with bracket handle and B) lid; blue and gold floral design on white body; gold trimmed bracket handle; blue and gold flower design on lid; gold acrom finial.

Date: 1875-1914

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258584

Accession Number: 1998.5757AB

Sugar Bowl

Two-piece white, blue, pink, gold cermaic bowl with uplift handle; blue and white floral design with gold, pink, and white backdrop on body and lid; gold trim on handles; blue and gold spout; scalloped rim; curved bar finial.

Date: 1854-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258585

Accession Number: 1998.5758.2AB

Mug

White mug with wide red/purple stripe and thin black lines.

Date: 1887-1904

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze

GUSN: 258586

Accession Number: 1998.5759

Box of calling cards

Cream cardboard box, RHS monogram on cover, contains about 100 calling cards for Walter Gropius. Cards measure 3" x 1 1/2".

Date: 1937-1940

Maker: R. H. Stearns & Co.

Material: paper (fiber product), printing (process), cardboard

GUSN: 258588

Accession Number: 1984.1252

Coaster

Coaster is made of coiled branch-like material bound with naturla colored grass. Some green and brown dyed grasses are also used.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 258592

Accession Number: 1999.592

Place mat

Place mat is made of white warp with yellow weft. Geometric borders with white stripes and four diamonds formed by French knots.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258595

Accession Number: 1999.593

Shaving Mug

White mug with round handle; pink and green floral motif on both sides.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze, painting (image-making)

GUSN: 258598

Accession Number: 1998.5760

"Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County" pamphlet

Pamphlet is a two-fold handwritten memento titled "Souvenir of the Last Govenor of Plymouth County". Includes a copy of the memorial stone inscription of Thomas Hinckley (died 1076) in Barnstable. On opposite page, there is a description of the Hinckley family cradle.

Date: 1899

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 258599

Accession Number: 1999.594

Shaving Mug

White shaving mug; crackled glaze; gold trim on base and rim; "5" in gold on side.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: stone china (stoneware), ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258600

Accession Number: 1998.5761

Water Pitcher

Small pitcher with a white base and blue top half; there is a floral design around the circumference; white handle; gold lines between the white and blue area at the base of the neck and on the rim.

Date: 1883-1886

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material), glaze, overglaze (material)

GUSN: 258601

Accession Number: 1998.5764

Table scarf

Table scarf has two narrow panels of linen with embroidered diamonds and cut work decoration attached at ends. Featureds a crocheted piece with grapevine decoration.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258603

Accession Number: 1999.595

Pair of Stockings

Pair of brown, orange, and cream striped stockings.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258606

Accession Number: 1998.5843AB

Table scarf

Table scarf is double woven, four color geometric pattern. Natural linen warp with wool weft. Red strips alternating with blue and green blocks. Four inch long fringe on both ends.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 258607

Accession Number: 1999.596

Pair of Stockings

Pair of green stockings embroidered on front of ankle and foot.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258608

Accession Number: 1998.5844AB

Window Frame

Rough wood window frame and sash with leaded diamond-shaped glass panes; three sashes; center sash is hinged with large metal hinges; two outer sashes have wood rails behind them and a metal latch with a ring.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), glass (material), lead (metal)

GUSN: 258609

Accession Number: 1998.5845

Table scarf

Table scarf has plain weave with coarser brown thread woven in geometric band on both ends.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258610

Accession Number: 1999.597

Bouncing Chair

Metal frame and supports; painted gray with suspended striped canvas seat in maroon, olive, yellow and brown; collapsible; spring-activated; painted wooden beads threaded onto horizontal support; large painted metal safety pin affixed to front of canvas seat; pin has "32" embossed on it.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, canvas, paint (coating)

GUSN: 258611

Accession Number: 1998.5854

Towel

Towel is made of all white damask with large lattice pattern that forms diamonds. Initials "MT" embroidered on one end.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258612

Accession Number: 1999.598

Stencilled Wall Fragment

Section of stencilled wall; yellow ground with motifs in red and green; bottom of panel is a serpentine-shaped strwberry vine of leaf and berry; two alternating panels show a poppy plant and oak leaf group; on top is a frieze of broken lines with abstracted floral motif; between these two vertical p...

Date: ca. 1829

Maker: Eaton, Moses (American stencil artist, 1796-1886) (Artist)

Material: plaster, horsehair, lathing (process), paint (coating)

GUSN: 258613

Accession Number: 1998.5873

Table scarf

Table scarf is made of gauze-like white fabric with openwork. Inner border includes butterflies in each corner and heavy white floral embroidery.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258614

Accession Number: 1999.599

Seat cover

Seat cover is a braided coil of red, green and blue wool.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 258617

Accession Number: 1999.600

Lantern

Lantern with large hanging loop from conical top and star punched collar. Complete with spherical shade and cylindrical base.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 258628

Accession Number: 1999.601

Table Scarf

Table scarf is a rectangular piece with serpentine ends and narrow crocheted border.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258630

Accession Number: 1999.602

Pot hook

"S" shaped double ended, flat sided hook with small scrolls on ends.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 258631

Accession Number: 1999.603

Doilies

Pair of openwork, eight-pointed star doilies; antique white; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: thread

GUSN: 258880

Accession Number: 1998.6303.1-2

Jar

Jar (A) has an inverted pear shaped body with blue on white cracked ice pattern and blossoms. Cover (B) is flat and cylindrical with interior cap (C).

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 258881

Accession Number: 1999.632A-C

Table Mats

Pair of round silk/linen table mats with fringe around edges; no decoration; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 258882

Accession Number: 1998.6304.1-2

Tureen with cover

Tureen (A) has an octagonal body with, vertical molded shell finial, cut out at spout for the ladle. Body tapers inward toward bass and foot flares out, handles are ribbed scrolls on the narrow ends of the base. Cover (B) is faceted and domed at its center. Transfer printed scene with Venetian sty...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Phillips, G. (Manufacturer)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 258884

Accession Number: 1999.629AB

Table Napkin

Square linen damask napkin with fringe around edges; ivy border around inside edge and small flowers in center; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), damask

GUSN: 258885

Accession Number: 1998.6315

Picture

Picture is a plaster board-like roundel with a possibly lithographed scene of the Madonna and Child. She is depicted signing a ledger held by one of five young males also depicted.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, paper by production method

GUSN: 258886

Accession Number: 1999.637

Fitted bottom sheet

White fitted bottom sheet with elastic at ends.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: Dan River Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 258887

Accession Number: 1984.1211

Pedestal

Round wooden pedestal with square base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258898

Accession Number: 1932.2170B

Bust of a woman

White marble bust of a woman, signed: "R.S. Greenough, Newport, RI, 1869".

Date: 1869

Maker: Greenough, Richard S. , 1819-1904 (Sculptor)

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 258899

Accession Number: 1966.132

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer printed image of a shaggy dog with mountains in the background.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 258900

Accession Number: 1970.1310.810

Portrait of William Reed (1776-1837)

Portrait of William Reed seated in an armchair holding a quill in his right hand and a collection of documents in his left. Sitter is wearing a black coat with high collar, white waistcoat and neck tie.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) (Artist) Attributed to Frothingham, James (American painter, 1786-1864) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 258901

Accession Number: 1954.169

Portrait of Hannah Hooper Reed (1778-1855)

Portrait of Mrs. William Reed. Sitter is seated and resting her left arm on a rose colored table. She is wearing a black gown with white lace collar and cuffs and a white turban.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Attributed to Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) (Artist) Attributed to Frothingham, James (American painter, 1786-1864) (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 258902

Accession Number: 1954.170

Bath towel

White terry cloth towel with many blue stains. "FB" in marker in one corner.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), terry, machine-made

GUSN: 258951

Accession Number: 1984.1214

Hand towel

White cotton terry hand towel with fringe.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), terry, machine-made

GUSN: 258952

Accession Number: 1984.1215

Pair shoe covers

Pair of cotton shoe covers; cream with red flowers, red nylon cord.

Date: 1937-1983

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), nylon, handmade

GUSN: 258953

Accession Number: 1984.1216AB

Doily

One white linen doily; embroidered with green, white, red, yellow thread; strawberried and leaves in a circle; 16 scallop-like points around edge; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258958

Accession Number: 1998.6308

Doily

Round linen doily with white embroidery around scalloped edges; center embroidered; green foliate vine with small pink flowers; matted with small stitches to square piece of paper; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258959

Accession Number: 1998.6309

Table Scarf

White table scarf with finely textured weave and four strips on each end. There is a "T" embroidered in red on one end that was probably sewn by a member of the Thacher family after the piece's purchase.

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 258961

Accession Number: 1999.638

Doily

Small round linen doily with white embroidery around scalloped edges; vine forms circle in center with green boliate embroidery and embroidered light pink flowers; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258962

Accession Number: 1998.6310

Doily

Round linen doily with embroidered scrolling around edges and fringe; center ring with embroidered foliate branches in different shades of brown and tan; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258963

Accession Number: 1998.6311

Doily

Round linen doily with scalloped edges decorated with small white embroidered flowers; embroidered scrolled foliate decoration forms ring in center along with embroidered small white flowers; embroidered with white, yellow and green thread; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidery (visual works), thread

GUSN: 258964

Accession Number: 1998.6312

Table Mat

Oval linen damask table mat with fringe around edge; floral bunch in center; gothic scrolled foliate motif around edge; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, linen (material), weaving

GUSN: 258965

Accession Number: 1998.6313

Doily

Small round doily with scalloped edges; crocheted with small 8-petal flower at center; 4-lobed flowers around smaller 8-petaled flower; eyelet and openwork designs; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, thread, openwork, eyelets (components)

GUSN: 258966

Accession Number: 1998.6314

Doily

Square linen doily with scalloped lace around outside edge and openwork border within square; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), openwork

GUSN: 258967

Accession Number: 1998.6316

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