Historic New England

Commemorative Plate

Commemorative plate depicting the Langdon House. Floral border. Blue and white transfer print.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: Wedgwood (Manufacturer) George B. French Co. (Retailer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 305311

Accession Number: 2014.168.1

Mantel clock, porcelain body and face. Elaborately painted porcelain clock with applied porcelain flowers has a man and a woman seated on the base. The woman is wearing a purple floral dress with blue veil and yellow shawl. The man is wearing a blue floral tunic. Small figures of a boy and girl sit ...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Meissen (Manufacturer) Japy Frere & Cie (Clockmaker)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 305313

Accession Number: 2014.170.1

Pair of Candelabra

Pair of candelabra [.1a-.2a] with removable five-light candle arms [.1b-.2b]. Candelabrum [.1ab] has a figure of a girl wearing a fur trimmed pink coat and yellow floral skirt. A figure of a boy in a blue floral coat and knee breeches stands below offering the girl a goblet held in his right hand. C...

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Meissen (Manufacturer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 305314

Accession Number: 2014.170.2.1AB-.2AB

Chamber pot

Ironstone chamber pot. Molded fluer de lis and scroll handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 305319

Accession Number: 2015.1.1

Teacup

One of a set of twenty five. Pink transfer-printed porcelain handled teacup. Interior pink lustre border with a hand painted floral design. Transfer-printed flowers with superimposed paint adorn the exterior body.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, luster (optical property), hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 305340

Accession Number: 1938.370.10

Windsor chair

One of a set of four WIndsor side chairs with carved crest rails and seven spindles. Bamboo turned legs and rails. Painted black.

Date: 1725-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 308512

Accession Number: 1958.454.4

Saltcellar

Blue pressed glass saltcellar. Round. Diamond and hobnail pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308513

Accession Number: 1958.797

Saltcellar

Blue pressed glass saltcellar. Floral design. Faceted body with a scalloped rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308514

Accession Number: 1958.952

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Round. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308515

Accession Number: 1938.217

Toothpick Holder

Pressed glass saltcellar shaped into a top hat. Yellow glass. Hobstar pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308517

Accession Number: 1927.1176

Ladies' Linen Collars Box

Paperboard box with black exterior and turquois interior. Labeled "Ladies' Linen Collars. No. 1892 Size 14." Used to store four ladies headdresses.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 308518

Accession Number: 1923.422E

Bassinet

Yellow woven wood splint bassinet with wood and wire handles, interior mattress and interior cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, cloth, mattresses

GUSN: 308520

Accession Number: 2008.12.67.1

Demijohn

Bottle encased in woven wicker. Twisted handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, glass (material), weaving

GUSN: 308522

Accession Number: 1941.1294

Demijohn

Green glass bottle encased in woven wicker.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 308523

Accession Number: 1918.1100

Cream Pitcher

Pressed, colorless glass footed cream pitcher with ashburton pattern, c-shaped handle, scalloped rim and foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308524

Accession Number: 1993.404

Cream Pitcher

Pressed, colorless glass footed cream pitcher with ashburton pattern, c-shaped handle, scalloped rim and foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308525

Accession Number: 1993.403

Crock

Stoneware crock with dual loop handles and a cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 308526

Accession Number: 1926.498

Jug

Stoneware jug with a simple loop handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 308527

Accession Number: 1918.1104

Dish

Pressed colorless glass dish in hobnail pattern, sunburst in center, and scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 308528

Accession Number: 1993.419

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Oval shaped. Opaque blue glass. Gold gilt rim and floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308529

Accession Number: 1958.718

Saltcellar

Glass footed saltcellar. Oval shaped. Four circular feet. Opaque white glass. Blue painted floral chain.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308532

Accession Number: 1958.720

Rectangular Laundry Basket

Rectangular wood splint and metal tack basket with flat bottom and sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tacks

GUSN: 308533

Accession Number: 1987.77

Laundry Basket

Rectangular woven wood splint and metal tack laundry basket with side handles. Made by the Shelton Basket Company, Shelton, Connecticut. Basket bears a sticker indicating it was endorsed by the Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Date: 1911-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tacks

GUSN: 308534

Accession Number: 1987.442

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Round. Faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308535

Accession Number: 1924.736

Wicker Wastebasket

Cylindrical wicker wastebasket with handles attached to rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: wickerwork, wicker

GUSN: 308536

Accession Number: 1978.48

Saltcellar

Glass footed saltcellar. Square. Scalloped rim. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308537

Accession Number: 1958.865

Saltcellar

Pressed glass saltcellar. Molded to resemble a rocking cradle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308538

Accession Number: 1933.1118

Parure

Parure: necklace, clasp extender, bracelet, earrings, and brooch. Gold-plated white metal, rhinestones, and plastic. Designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc., Providence, RI,

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer) Philippe, Alfred, 1900-1970 (Designer)

GUSN: 308542

Accession Number: 2015.27.1

Pair of earrings

Pair of earrings, copper colored star shape set with iridescent pastes.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: Kirk's Folly (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308544

Accession Number: 2015.28.2AB

Bracelet

Bracelet, copper colored metal with orange and white pastes.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paste (glass)

GUSN: 308545

Accession Number: 2015.28.3

Brooch

Brooch, milk glass floral spray set in gold colored metal. Hinged safety clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, opaque white glass

GUSN: 308546

Accession Number: 2015.28.4

Brooch

Brooch with blue-green pastes set in gold colored metal. Leaf shape tied with a bow. Hinged safety clasp.

Date: 1940-1945

Maker: Coro, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, paste (glass)

GUSN: 308547

Accession Number: 2015.28.5

Baking Dish and Cover

Pyrex baking dish [a] with lid [b]. Oval dish with handles, opaque white body with brown applied color printed with gold images of a lamp, bird, salt and pepper shakers, bellows, rooster weathervane, teakettle, ears of corn, and a cat in gold. Clear glass lid.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: Corning Incorporated (Manufacturer) Pyrex

Material: Pyrex (TM), glass (material)

GUSN: 308553

Accession Number: 2015.29.1AB

Tumbler

Short, fluted glass tumbler with gilt floral sprays and ribbon decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308577

Accession Number: 1921.82

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit, cream colored jacket [2015.30.2a] and matching cream colored pants [2015.30.2b]. Jacket has three buttons, two pockets on outside, two pockets on inside. Pants have a zip front closure, two side pockets and two back pockets.

Date: 1936

Maker: Palm Beach (Clothing) (Tailor)

Material: cotton (textile), synthetic fiber

GUSN: 308579

Accession Number: 2015.30.2AB

Tray

Chippendale style tin and sheet iron? tray painted black with red network and silver curl design on edge of polygon. Scene of flowers, lake and mountain.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, iron alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308583

Accession Number: 1958.457

Tray

Rectangular tin and sheet iron? tray with rounded edge. Painted black with floral border and interior scene of game birds, fruit and flowers in bronze and silver.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tinware, iron alloy, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308584

Accession Number: 1958.458

Necklace

Necklace of blue colored stones set in silver metal. Hook shaped clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: D. Lisner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308585

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.1

Bracelet

Bracelet of blue colored stones set in silver metal. Hinged clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 308586

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings with clip backs. Blue colored stones set in silver metal.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: D. Lisner & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308587

Accession Number: 2015.28.1.3ab

Mirror

Rectangular mirror in split-columned Empire frame of painted wood with carved rosettes at corners and beaded edges. Glass plate above mirror section with painting of girl in white dress and hat surrounded by flowers and leaf shapes in yellow, gold, green, and red.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, wood (plant material), silvering, paint (coating)

GUSN: 308588

Accession Number: 1958.459

Vase

White porcelain vase with gold details in form of lily with leaves forming handles. Flat base.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilt paint

GUSN: 308589

Accession Number: 1958.460

Fireplace tongs

Pair of wrought iron fireplace tongs with twisted and beaded handle surmounted by a loop.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308592

Accession Number: 1958.461

Hearth brush

Hearth brush with brush composed of grass heads while handle woven in geometric designs from the grass stems and cane.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: grass (plant material)

GUSN: 308593

Accession Number: 1958.464

Necklace

Necklace [a] with clasp extender [b]. Collar-style link necklace of gold-plated mold-formed white metal, each link set with oval glass "turquoise" cabochons surrounded by clear faceted rhinestones. Marked on clasp.

Date: ca. 1965

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: white metal, rhinestone, paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 308594

Accession Number: 2015.27.1.1ab

"Rosa muscosa multiplex Rosier mousseux a fleurs doubles"

Chromolithograph of pink rose with stem, leaves, and buds. Glass with wood frame.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), color lithographs, sheet glass

GUSN: 308598

Accession Number: 1958.451

Mug

Opaque, white glass tulip-shaped mug with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration around the words "Remember me." Applied scroll-shaped handle and gilt rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass

GUSN: 308599

Accession Number: 1970.358

"Ellebore, Oeillet"

Framed chromolithograph of spray of anemone and carnations with butterflies. Glass and wood frame.

Date: ca. 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: sheet glass, wood (plant material), color lithographs

GUSN: 308600

Accession Number: 1958.452

Hook

Gilded, pressed tin oval hook with curl decoration.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, gilding

GUSN: 308601

Accession Number: 1958.465

Quilted bed cover

Quilted cotton bed cover slit at foot to accomodate foot rail. Eight-pointed stars on white background; primary colors red, brown, yellow andl pink. Quilted in diamond pattern.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308602

Accession Number: 1958.463

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