Historic New England

Teacup

Mulberry transfer-printed teacup with oriental scene. Handless and with footed base.

Date: 1810-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291578

Accession Number: 1958.349.15

Rolled wallpaper border. Dense pattern of naturalistic flowers and foliage against dark green flocked background. Part of the roll's bottom edge has been cut around the shape of the pattern, the rest of the roll remains uncut. The pattern is block-printed in three greens, four blues, two shades of...

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291584

Accession Number: 2001.281.1022

Teacup and saucer

One of a set of pearlware cups (a) and saucers (b) decorated with pink bands containing pink luster wavy lines below rims. Vine and flowers below rims, red rose with green leaves and pink luster sprays on bases.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 291585

Accession Number: 1958.351.1AB

Wallpaper Border

Two fragments of rolled wallpaper border with a pattern of gold quatrefoil figures against black flocking. Gray and orange elongated trefoil or diamond figures extend from either side of the quatrefoils printed on the black flocking. Gold stripes run along the top and bottom of the border. Block-p...

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291586

Accession Number: 2001.281.1023AB

Teacup and saucer

One of a set of pearlware cups (a) and saucers (b) decorated with pink bands containing pink luster wavy lines below rims. Vine and flowers below rims, red rose with green leaves and pink luster sprays on bases.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 291587

Accession Number: 1958.351.2AB

Saucer

Saucer from a set of pearlware cups and saucers decorated with pink bands containing pink luster wavy lines below rims. Vine and flowers below rims, red rose with green leaves and pink luster sprays on bases.

Date: 1780-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 291588

Accession Number: 1958.351.3

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of rolled wallpaper border with gold bead pattern. Alternating large and small gold beads against flocked maroon background. Bands of gold and brown stripes run along top and bottom edges of the border. Block printed in two browns and ochre with gold leaf and maroon flocking on white groun...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, block printing (relief printing process), gilding

GUSN: 291589

Accession Number: 2001.281.1024

Dessert plate set

Set of seventeen whiteware dessert plates with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes. Set consists of nine small plates and eight larger plates.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 291590

Accession Number: 1958.339

Wallpaper Border

Rolled wallpaper border. Pattern of laurel branches tied with blue ribbon against flocked maroon. Upper band of gold stripes, lower band of gold and brown pointed arches. Block-printed in metallic gold, brown, ochre, three blues and maroon flocking on pale ochre ground. The flocking is overprinted ...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), flocking, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291591

Accession Number: 2001.281.1025

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291592

Accession Number: 1958.339.1

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291596

Accession Number: 1958.339.2

Wallpaper Border

Rolled wallpaper border. Pattern of two alternating green, red and blue medallions on white background. One medallion is a quatrefoil formed by interlocked green oval rings with red and dark blue interior. The second medallion is oblong, formed by green scrolls, red interior with dark blue quatref...

Date: 1855-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291601

Accession Number: 2001.281.1026

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of rolled wallpaper border. Geometric pattern featuring large paisley buta, or droplet-shaped figure, block-printed in metallic gold, orange and black on cream stripe. Darker bands of cream run along top and bottom of border.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291606

Accession Number: 2001.281.1027

Wallpaper Border

Rolled wallpaper border. Floral pattern of red and white flowers and brown leaves on olive background. Solid yellow stripe and stripe of orange dots run along upper and lower edges of border. Roller-printed in pale yellow, orange, two browns, two maroons and olive on light olive ground.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291611

Accession Number: 2001.281.1028

Wallpaper Border

Rolled wallpaper border. Stylized floral border consisting of two bands. The wider upper band is printed with an undulating red floral vine with light blue leaves and scrolling branches with yellow flowers and dark green leaves on a bright orange background. The narrow lower band is printed with sm...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 291614

Accession Number: 2001.281.1029

Wallpaper Border

Fragment of narrow rolled wallpaper border. Pattern imitating architectural molding with gold joined diamond figures against gray background. Metallic gold and brown stripes run along the top and bottom of the border. Block-printed in metallic gold, two grays, peach, dark orange and brown on light ...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291615

Accession Number: 2001.281.1030

Wallpaper Border

Rolled wallpaper border. Narrow border with sprig and leaf pattern block-printed in gray, black and green varnish on light yellow ground. Black, gray and green varnish stripes run along top and bottom edges of border. Laid paper, partial sheets.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: laid paper, block printing (relief printing process)

GUSN: 291616

Accession Number: 2001.281.1031

Reproduction Wallpaper Border

Partial roll of reproduction wallpaper border produced by the Allen-Doane Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Continuous row of tulips, daffodils and peonies, bordered above and below by brattishing. Printed in two greens, two blues, pink, red, yellow and white.

Date: 1960

Maker: Allen-Doane Company (Manufacturer)

Material: paper (fiber product), screen printing

GUSN: 291617

Accession Number: 2001.281.1032

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291624

Accession Number: 1958.339.3

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291625

Accession Number: 1958.339.4

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291627

Accession Number: 1958.339.5

Dessert plate

Set of whiteware dessert plates in two sizes with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291628

Accession Number: 1958.339.6

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291629

Accession Number: 1958.339.7

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291630

Accession Number: 1958.339.8

Dessert plate

Small size whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291631

Accession Number: 1958.339.9

Dessert plate

Whiteware dessert plate with pink luster leaves and edges. Center design of red flowers, leaves and grapes.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 291632

Accession Number: 1958.339.10

Pig Lamp

Tin pig lamp with three burners, cylindrical body and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310431

Accession Number: 2000.1938

Whale Oil Lantern

Tin and glass triangular whale oil lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310438

Accession Number: 2000.1941

Wood Turned Chopping Bowl

Turned wooden bowl. Incised exterior band one inch below rim and around base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 310440

Accession Number: 1998.6022

Chopping Bowl

Oblong, oval chopping bowl made of carved wood. Two areas have been carved into the the exterior sides to provide finger holds.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310441

Accession Number: 1998.6023

Chopping Bowl

Large, carved wooden bowl. Rectangular shape with one side slightly shorter than the other and slanting sides.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310442

Accession Number: 1998.6024

Milk Pan

Broad, shallow redware pan with light brown interior glaze, unglazed exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 310443

Accession Number: 1998.6032

Bull's Eye Lens

Pewter and glass bull's eye lens for reflecting lamp.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310444

Accession Number: 2000.1937

Music Box

Cylinder music box made in Zurich, Switzerland. The music box plays eight airs (or songs). Original tune card listing songs is attached to interior lid. Cylinder is six inches long and in the original black lacquer case with hinged lid and lock plate. Case exterior is decorated with incised borders...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, paper (fiber product), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 310445

Accession Number: 1998.6078

Gimbal Whale Oil Lamp

Nickel plated gimbal whale oil lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: nickel alloy

GUSN: 310446

Accession Number: 2000.1940

Whale Oil Lamp

Tin whale oil lamp with weighted base.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310447

Accession Number: 2000.1942

Electric bottle sterilizer

Electric bottle sterilizer, four glass bottles, funnel, and glass measuring pitcher. Evenflo.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 310448

Accession Number: 2015.55.1

Rushlight Holder

Wrought iron rushlight holder with wooden base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310449

Accession Number: 2000.1936

Candle Lantern

Tin candle lantern with horn lens.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 310450

Accession Number: 2000.1934

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair with carved crest and padded red leather head support trimmed with small brass tacks. Turned spindles and front stretchers. Padded red leather seat trimmed with small brass tacks. Rocker has a very dark stained finish.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310451

Accession Number: 2015.56.1

Wallpaper

Roll of vinyl coated fabric wallpaper mural depicting a village landscape in green and light brown with red accents on white ground. Manufactured by Sanitas

Date: 1970-1975

Maker: (Manufacturer)

Material: wallpapers by pattern or motif, cloth

GUSN: 310452

Accession Number: 2015.57.1

Jewelry Box

Wood jewelry box with original key, "Casa Estylo." Wood with wood inlay.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, inlay (process)

GUSN: 310454

Accession Number: 2015.59.1

Demi-parure Jewelry

Four-piece demi-parure: necklace (.1), bracelet (.2), and earrings (3AB). White enamel with blue, pink, yellow, and green pastes.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Coro, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating), paste (glass)

GUSN: 310455

Accession Number: 2015.59.2.1-.3AB

Brooch\n

Brooch with "Pencil-shaving" pansy decoration.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, acrylic (plastic)

GUSN: 310456

Accession Number: 2015.59.3

Penknife\n

Small pocket-sized knife with marbled covering of white ground with red veining. Gold link loop.

Date: ca. 1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, marble by composition or origin

GUSN: 310457

Accession Number: 2015.59.4

Flag pin. Owned by the donor's father Gary Uhlig. United States, circa 1960\n

Small open book shaped pin with the American flag on the left page and the text "Pray for our country" on the right. Both pages are surrounded by a gold line.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enamels (visual works)

GUSN: 310458

Accession Number: 2015.59.5

Earrings

Pair of cameo clip-on earrings in original Wedgewood jewelry box. White cameo on blue ground.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Material: cameos

GUSN: 310459

Accession Number: 2015.59.6AB

Nursery Lamp and Food Warmer

Candle nursery lamp and food warmer. Tin stand and glass dome with white glazed earthenware insert and lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), earthenware, glass (material)

GUSN: 310460

Accession Number: 2000.1945A-E

Mirro Aluminum Ring Mold Set in Box

Set of seven ring-shaped aluminum food molds. Six small, "Individual Molds" that are 3 1/2 inches in diameter (.2-.7) and one "Large Mold" 8 1/2 inches in diameter (.8) contained in original box (.1). Large mold is inscribed with manufacturer's name "MIRRO." The Box is printed with illustrations of...

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Mirro (Manufacturer)

Material: aluminum (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310461

Accession Number: 1998.6016.1-.8

Crinkle Paper Baking Dishes

Box (.1) of twelve "Crinkle Baking Dishes" (.2) with enclosed recipe booklet (.3). Baking dishes are made of molded paper with flat round bottom and shallow, crinkled sides used to line pie and cake pans. Manufactured by Oldmill Paper Products Corp., Brooklyn, New York.

Date: 1949-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), cardboard

GUSN: 310463

Accession Number: 1998.6009.1-.3

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