Historic New England

Glass

Each of colorless glass w/ flaring rim on tapering cylindrical cup patterned w/ diamond diaper design; on short circular double ring stem and square foot patterned at underside w/ sunburst design.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 50879

Accession Number: 1986.478.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical form tapering to narrow base; the lower 4/5's of cup densely cut w/ pattern of hobstars, diamond patterned lozenges and miter cuts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50880

Accession Number: 1986.479.1

Tumbler

Colorless glass cylindrical straight sided form w/ etched border of clover, medallions, leafy swirling tendrils, and pendants.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50881

Accession Number: 1986.480.1

Coffeepot

Cylindrical form narrows at shoulder to gadrooned neck ring; applied "C" shaped handle w/ foliate spur and "S" shaped spout w/ "curl" at lip. Molded base and hinged circular top w/ grape finial.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel (metal), plate (material), white metal

GUSN: 50882

Accession Number: 1986.481

Bowl

Circular form w/ rolled rim over band of Islamic symbols (or letters) and gadrooned base; short circular foot. Tin over copper-- copper showing through in spots.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), repoussé, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50883

Accession Number: 1986.482

Coffeepot

Domed hinged lid w/ tulip-shaped finial pear-form body raised on 3 cast paw-shaped feet; w/ scrolled "C" shaped handle and slender, elongated "S" shaped spout.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: International Silver Company (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 50884

Accession Number: 1986.483

Bowl

Deep squat form w/ flared rim; molded band at mid-section; small molded foot.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50885

Accession Number: 1986.484

Ladle

Deep circular bowl w/ flat bottom on an arched handle w/ molded edges and pointed tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50886

Accession Number: 1986.486

Ladle

Shallow round bowl on arched, square, handle "notched" w/ 4 horizontal bands and flaring triangular tip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50887

Accession Number: 1986.488

Bowl

Wide circular mouth w/ flat molded lip on body w/ sharply tapering sides and small circular molded foot.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: Potter Studio (Maker)

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

GUSN: 50888

Accession Number: 1986.489

Windsor chair

Windsor sidechair. One of a set of six. Step-down tablet crest with bamboo-carved stiles and six spindles; shaped plank seat; bamboo carved legs and stretchers; traces of old yellow paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50889

Accession Number: 1986.498.1

Dish

Each of colorless glass w/ undulating scalloped edge sides patterned w/ a daisy vine on a stippled ground enclosing a hexagonal base patterned w/ daisy and scrolled fronds on a stippled ground.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pressing

GUSN: 50890

Accession Number: 1986.489.1

Arched hood w/ pierced fret and 3 fluted plinths 2 w/ brass urn-shaped finials over arched galzed door flanked by fluted columns w/ brass caps and bases. The lower case has rectangular door w/ applied molding, brass escutcheon. and string inlay, flanked by quater round fluted pilasters w/ brass term...

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Chandler, Timothy (Maker)

Material: birch (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 50891

Accession Number: 1986.492

Side chair

Side chair. Probably birch with original brown stain. Flattened serpentine crest rail over two serpentine slats; rush seat . Rests on straight front legs with beaded outer edge with box stretchers, the front of which has a beaded edge.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 50892

Accession Number: 1986.493

Casserole

Mexican redware casserole bowl and lid. Round, low form w/ loop ear handle to sides and lid, w/ stamped floral border pattern on sides and overall slip decoration in brown and cream floral and leaf design; w/ splashes of green lead glaze.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glaze, redware, slip (clay), stamping (forming), throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 50893

Accession Number: 1986.494AB

Area rug

Rectangular flatweave coarse two tone wool yarn rug with abstract dark brown geometric designs with "Xs" and horns arranged within a border on a light brown/beige ground; fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50894

Accession Number: 1986.496.1

Area rug

Rectangular, flat weave; coarse two tone wool yarn. Abstract dark brown geometric designs; "X"s & "horns" arranged in border on light brown/beige ground. Fringed ends.

Date: 1900-1986

Maker: unknown

Material: flatweaves, hand weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50895

Accession Number: 1986.496.2

Area rug

No description

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Possibly Native American (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), flatweaves, fringe, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 50896

Accession Number: 1986.497.2

Cake plate

Each plate is of colorless glass. Cake plate w/ scalloped edge on wide rim patterned at underside w/ graduated recessed octagons and 4-pointed star devices centering circular face; impressed and frosted w/ sprigs of grapes.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50897

Accession Number: 1986.499.1

Dessert plate

Colorless glass; scalloped edge on wide rims patterned on underside w/ graduated recessed squares centering face w/ impressed and frosted cherry, apple, and grape sprigs.

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50898

Accession Number: 1986.500.1

Syrup pitcher

Domed hinged pewter lid w/ thumb-piece and pewter collar on bulbous, uncolored glass. Body patterned overall w/ molded squares; flat bottom; "C" shape handle.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 50899

Accession Number: 1986.501

Teapot

Undecorated octagonal-shaped w/ fluted lobes and splayed body on base; double band at top and high domed cover; also fluted and lobed w/ vegetal finial; hexagonal curved spout w/ applied fleur de lis; scrolling loop handle w/ applied fleur de lis thumbpiece.

Date: 1851

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 50900

Accession Number: 1986.503AB

Cup and saucer

A)Cup--Deep white panelled, circular body w/ scroll handle; straight, tall foot ring; the sides w/ applied lavender lustre sprigs. B)Saucer--Circular, dished saucer w/ molded panels centering lavender lustre sprigs.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 50901

Accession Number: 1986.504AB

Tea plate

Octagonal lobed flaring rim edged in gilding; white ground w/ transfer-printed black image of "Lexington Monument, Peabody, Mass."

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50902

Accession Number: 1986.505

Beaker

Flaring clear glass panelled beaker w/ machine etched rose vines alternating w/ strapwork and bellflower motifs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), etching (corroding), machine-made, molding (forming)

GUSN: 50903

Accession Number: 1986.506

Vegetable dish cover

Stepped, octagonal domed form w/ flower form knop; transfer-printed around upper ogee-shaped dome w/ Chinoiserie motifs: crysanthemums, pagoda fretwork and figure w/ 2 buckets and a bone rim w/ fretwork, ribbons, and pagoda forms.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50904

Accession Number: 1986.507

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher; tapering w/ molded rope handle; dark green ground w/ relief band of grape vines at top and classical figures and putti w/ trees below.

Date: 1901 ?-1903 ?

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50905

Accession Number: 1986.508

Bouillon cup and saucer

Mismatched; two handled white flaring cup; gilded handles and bands around foot and middle; inside rim has impressed gilded band with sunburst and scroll pattern; dished saucer with impressed gilded guilloche band around well and rim.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Martin (Manufacturer) D & Co. (Vendor) L. Bernardaud & Cie (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50906

Accession Number: 1986.509AB

Platter

Elongated octagonal form w/ canted rim; conforming cavetto transfer-printed in deep cobalt w/ Chinoiserie scene w/ pagoda, trees, fretwork fence and figure w/ a flag on face; the rim w/ floral sprays.

Date: 1839-1846

Maker: Alcock, J. & G., 1839-1846 (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50907

Accession Number: 1986.510

Dessert plate

Polygonal panelled rim; circular face printed w/ Chinoiserie scene of gnarly trees, pagodas, and people in boats; the rim decorated w/ floral sprays and scrolling border; very dark flow blue.

Date: 1845-1870

Maker: Jacob Furnival & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50908

Accession Number: 1986.511

Vegetable dish

Footed elongated octagonal dish w/ flared curving rim and rounded sides; molded Rococo scroll handles; transfer-printed flow blue gothic crocket and floral borders; image of gothic buildings, trees, figures by a river and bridge inside bowl.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50909

Accession Number: 1986.512

Windsor side chair

Windsor sidechair. Maple, pine, traces of black paint with gold striping Rectangular crest rail over five tapering spindle. Shaped stiles with ears; balloon form plank seat and racking. Rests on bamboo turned legs; with box stretchers.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 50910

Accession Number: 1986.513

Cruet

Uncolored glass; 6-sided spade shaped stopper w/ tapered neck; fits into wide spout on panelled body which widens to circular base; panelled handle (like pointy ear).

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50911

Accession Number: 1986.514

Vase

Uncolored glass; flaring circular rim tapers to bulbous mid-section and short knopped stem on a circular foot.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50912

Accession Number: 1986.515

Vase

Uncolored glass in the form of a trumpet w/ scalloped rim on a knopped, circular foot etched at mid-section w/ daisy-like flowerheads and stems.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material)

GUSN: 50913

Accession Number: 1986.516

Inkwell ?

Squat bulbous body w/ narrow circular neck w/ rounded rim; interior and parts of rim glazed in brown slip.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50914

Accession Number: 1986.517

Dish

Uncolored glass (in the form of an inverted bonnet); scalloped edge on wide fluted rim w/ 2 extended tab handles at turned up sides; circular base w/ starburst pattern.

Date: 1915-1940

Maker: A.H. Hersey & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50915

Accession Number: 1986.518

Dish

Colorless glass; shaped, pierced, and applied rim on conforming bowl tapers to flower form; 6-lobed base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 50916

Accession Number: 1986.519

Decanter

Colorless glass; wide flat ringed lip on panelled neck w/ additional rings at mid neck and neck base; panelled shoulders on cylindrical body patterned w/ oval reserve and 3 bands of cut designs. The top band of diamond diaper, the mid band panelled, and the base band fluted. The stopper of circular ...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 50917

Accession Number: 1986.520

Cordial glass

Colorless glass conical shaped cup tapers to rod shaped stem and knopped circular foot.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50918

Accession Number: 1986.522.1

Sauce dish

Colorless glass; wide circular mouth w/ rounded rim on steeply tapering sides; shaped waist and stepped circular foot. The sides etched w/ banding in various widths.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 50919

Accession Number: 1986.523.1

Bowl

Small round form w/ rolled rim; hammered and incised w/ Arabic script at sides. The flat base incised w/ image of man's face.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), hammering, incising

GUSN: 50920

Accession Number: 1986.524

Travel Clock

A square navy blue leather case, with initials on the top in gilt within a square gold meander line reserve. It is lined in a faded blue moire and fitted with a hinged leather flap holding a circular clock with brass bezel (rim) white face with brass Arabic numerals and enameled arms. The face and b...

Date: 1940-1945

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 51073

Accession Number: 1986.716

Sewing Basket

A rectangular woven box with a hinged side with a braided closure device. The top has a rattan wrapped square handle and a bamboo key. The lid is hinged with white cotton thread. The box is lined with a floral pattern nylon fabric.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), nylon, rattan, reed (grass, material), wicker

GUSN: 51074

Accession Number: 1986.718

Fancy Side Chair

The chair has a turned scrolled crest rail, arched stiles, two slats, a balloon-shaped rush seat, turned raking front legs, round tapering rear legs, and bowed front stretchers. It is grain-painted.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), graining, rush (material)

GUSN: 51075

Accession Number: 1986.719

Floor Lamp

Floor lamp with urn shaped finial on a turned shaft and tripod base. Turned adjustable arm with a light socket and a paper shade.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), maple (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 51076

Accession Number: 1986.720

Watercolor

Watercolor of a Mexican cityscape with two burros and a church in the foreground, and mountains in the distance. It is in a narrow cyma curve black frame.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 51077

Accession Number: 1986.721

Figurine

Carved in the full round, a miniature version of an Easter Island male figure in two tone wood. It is on a round pedestal base.

Date: 1935-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51078

Accession Number: 1986.722

Chest

Handmade chest. Dark stain with painted blue stripes on lid and front. Domed and three-paneled lid. Hinged with fabric onto a glued board box with two cleat feet at the sides.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, painting (coating), pine (wood), staining, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 51079

Accession Number: 1986.723

Ring Dish

A stylized figure of a standing donkey on an oblong platform over two joined footed cups decorated in blue, red and green with large flowerheads. The donkey is gray, black and brown.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, underglazing, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 51080

Accession Number: 1986.724

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