Historic New England

Ladle

Ladle, white with hand painted floral decoration inside bowl. Porcelain.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 308730

Accession Number: 2015.1.30

Platter

Platter, blue and white transfer printed scene of a man, woman, and child sitting near a stump of a hollow tree, fruit and floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 308731

Accession Number: 2015.1.31

Platter

Platter, blue and white transfer printed scene of men fishing from shallow flat bottomed boats, floral border.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 308732

Accession Number: 2015.1.32

Food Mold

Octagonal mold with fluted sides and grape cluster pattern on top. Cream colored glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308733

Accession Number: 2015.1.33

Food Mold

Teardrop shaped mold with fluted sides. Yellow glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308734

Accession Number: 2015.1.34

Lorgnette and Case

Metal lorgnette with a chain [.1]. Oval lenses with an X bridge. Brown leather case with a fabric interior [.2].

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, glass (material), leather

GUSN: 308735

Accession Number: 1969.524.1-.2

Mug

Mug, purple transfer printed image and text with silver luster rim and accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, lusterware

GUSN: 308736

Accession Number: 2015.1.35

Soup Plate

Two soup plates with scalloped edges. Blue and white transfer printed floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308737

Accession Number: 2015.1.36.1-.2

Tea Caddy

Tea caddy with lid. Rectangular form with sloping shoulders, lid has a berry knop. Draped shield with "R" monogram painted in gold on both sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 308738

Accession Number: 2015.1.37AB

Chamber Pot Cover

Cover, octagonal form, for a chamber pot. Purple transfer printed floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308740

Accession Number: 2015.1.39

Teapot

Teapot with lid. White with orange and blue floral sprig motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 308741

Accession Number: 2015.1.40AB

Saucer

Saucer, decoration of purple flowers with green leaves. Bone China. "Wistaria." Royal Standard. England

Maker: unknown

Material: decals

GUSN: 308742

Accession Number: 2015.1.41

Cake Plates

Two cake plates with scalloped edges. Yellow rose decoration with silver luster accents.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, decals

GUSN: 308743

Accession Number: 2015.1.42.1-.2

Butter Plate

Butter plate, green transfer printed floral pattern with hand painted gold leaves. "Lilac." T & R Boote. England

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 308744

Accession Number: 2015.1.43

This class ring was cast in gold and set with a faceted red glass stone. The bezel shows the name, Salem High School. The shoulders are decorated with the school mascot and the donor's date of graduation, 1966. The interior bears her initials and the maker's hallmark (see Inscriptions).

Date: ca. 1966

Maker: L. G. Balfour Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 308747

Accession Number: 2015.34.2

Majorette Hat with Plume and Box

Red corduroy baton squad hat [2015.34.1.2.1a] with white piping, white faux leather belt around crown with gold buttons and buckle, gold eagle emblem on front, white faux leather brim, brown leather and black cotton lining, and plastic sleeve stitched to interior top of crown. White feather plume[20...

Date: 1962

Maker: Harding Uniform and Regalia Co.

Material: corduroy, kapok (fiber), leather, metal, feather (material), cardboard, wool (textile)

GUSN: 308750

Accession Number: 2015.34.1.2.1ab-.2

Monocle

Brass monocle with a circular lens and a scroll design.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308755

Accession Number: 1935.1448

Pillowcase

Patchwork pillowcase, machine stitched, with three buttons, consisting of fabric panels with floral, geometric, paisley, stripes, strawberries, and solid color patterns.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Killian, Katarzyna Pietrasz, 1897-1982

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile), plastic (organic material)

GUSN: 308759

Accession Number: 2015.35.1

Figurine

John F. Kennedy figurine. Figure is wearing a blue suit and tie, seated in a painted wooden rocking chair holding an open book or paper on his lap.

Date: 1960-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, glaze, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308760

Accession Number: 2015.35.2

Collection of Christmas Stockings

Five Christmas stockings and one Santa hat. Stockings belonged to the donor's parents, aunt, and cocker spaniel [2015.35.3.1-5]. The Santa hat was worn by the donor [2015.35.1.6].

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308761

Accession Number: 2015.35.3

Figurine

Old Man of the Mountain profile figurine. Four felt circles on bottom.

Date: 1980

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, felt (textile)

GUSN: 308762

Accession Number: 2015.35.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of twelve. Silver teaspoon with an upturned rounded handle with and an oval bowl. Bright cut bird and foliate motif.

Maker: unknown

Material: teaspoons

GUSN: 309384

Accession Number: 1982.231.12

Burning Fluid Lamp

Colorless, pressed glass burning fluid lamp with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309386

Accession Number: 2000.2064

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with blown glass font and pressed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 309387

Accession Number: 2000.2058

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with molded font, pressed, hexagonal base, and pewter collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 309388

Accession Number: 2000.2057

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Amethyst-colored glass, seven paneled whale oil chamber lamp in loop pattern. Applied handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 309391

Accession Number: 2000.2093

Burning Fluid Chamber Lamp

Colorless glass, molded burning fluid chamber lamp in thumbprint pattern with brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309393

Accession Number: 2000.2055

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless glass whale oil lamp with blown glass font and pressed base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), cork disc burners

GUSN: 309396

Accession Number: 2000.2080

Kerosene Lamp

Colorless glass kerosene lamp font for hanging or wall lamp with band in diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309399

Accession Number: 2000.2047

Float Lamp

Green glass hanging night light.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wire

GUSN: 309402

Accession Number: 2000.2076

Kerosene Lamp Chimney

Ditheridge type molded lip glass kerosene chimney.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 309406

Accession Number: 2000.2088

Kerosene Chimney

Blown glass kerosene chimney.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 309408

Accession Number: 2000.2087

Peg Votive Holders

Pair of colorless, blown glass peg votive candleholders.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309409

Accession Number: 2000.2081.1-.2