Historic New England

Mug

Earthenware mug, probably for shaving, with brown transfer-printed pattern "Swallow." Naturalistic flowers and birds above screen with numerous geometric and floral patterns. Diamond pattern around rim interior and on handle.

Date: 1914-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 307264

Accession Number: 1987.43.2

Tool chest

Wood tool chest composed of six boards. Interior with two compartments and lift-top compartment at one end. Interior of lid painted green. Iron wire hinge and stamped brass escuteon for key hope. Rope handles

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy), wire, rope

GUSN: 308159

Accession Number: 1958.469

Hearth brush

Broom straw hearth brush. Handle made of broom straw woven together with rope and red string.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), twine

GUSN: 308165

Accession Number: 1958.471

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair with serpentine head rail, S-curved arms, cabriole legs, and claw and ball feet. Rear legs tapered and rectangular in shape. Now with white cotton slipcover.

Date: 1750-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308166

Accession Number: 1958.472

Hearth shovel

Wrought iron hearth shovel with tulip-shaped pan, loop handle.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308168

Accession Number: 1958.474

Jamb hook

One of a pair of wrought iron jamb hooks with rectangular plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308169

Accession Number: 1958.473.1

Jamb hook

One of a pair of wrought iron jamb hooks with rectangular plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308170

Accession Number: 1958.473.2

Ice cream platter

Pressed, colorless glass ice cream platter. Rectangular shape with scalloped edged tab handles. Frosted rectangle in center with the word "Compliments of the Season."

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308192

Accession Number: 1941.287

Ice Cream Platter

Pressed, colorless glass ice cream platter. Rectangular shape with scalloped edged tab handles.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308197

Accession Number: 1941.288

Berry Dish

Pressed, colorless glass leaf-shaped berry dish in tree of life pattern. Scalloped rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308203

Accession Number: 1941.296.7

Dessert Bowl

Pressed, colorless glass dessert bowl in tree of life pattern. Scalloped rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308204

Accession Number: 1941.300

Decanter

Blown glass decanter. Applied rings to the neck.

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass

GUSN: 308206

Accession Number: 1960.126

Bottle

Pressed glass liquor bottle with a cork stopper.Fluted shoulder and base. Floral design on body.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308213

Accession Number: 1941.1336

Flowerpot

Flowerpot with attached saucer. Dark brown glaze on exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), glazing (coating)

GUSN: 308224

Accession Number: 1932.444

Decanter

Yellow and tan stoneware handled decanter. Cork stopper with a metal loop denial. Molded floral accent on the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), corks (stoppers), metal

GUSN: 308239

Accession Number: 1927.696.2

Decanter

Yellow and tan stoneware handled decanter. Cork stopper with a metal loop denial. Molded floral accent on the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), corks (stoppers), metal

GUSN: 308240

Accession Number: 1927.696.3

Decanter

Yellow and tan stoneware handled decanter. Cork stopper with a metal loop denial. Molded floral accent on the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), corks (stoppers), metal

GUSN: 308241

Accession Number: 1927.696.4

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Square body. Large flutes on the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308249

Accession Number: 1918.1324.3AB

Goblet

Stemmed colorless glass goblet in pressed tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308257

Accession Number: 1941.292.2

Goblet

Stemmed colorless glass goblet in pressed tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308258

Accession Number: 1941.292.4

Vase

Cut glass vase. Scalloped edge. Floral, foliate, and butterfly design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 308274

Accession Number: 1934.549

Sugar Bowl

Glass sugar bowl. Faceted foot. Diamond pattern shaped into circles. Fringe around the base.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308276

Accession Number: 1941.395AB

Flowerpot

Small stoneware flower pot with incised band below mouth, painted or glazed blue with black around exterior rim, and drain hole in base. Stamped "43" and "PSW Co." on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), incising, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 308283

Accession Number: 1931.1898

Celery Vase

Pressed celery vase. Ridged body and faceted foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308286

Accession Number: 1941.422.1

Celery Vase

Pressed celery vase. Ridged body and faceted foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308287

Accession Number: 1941.422.2

Finger Bowl

Pressed amber glass, ridged finger bowl in tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308291

Accession Number: 1931.1867

Spoon Holder

Colorless pressed glass, footed spoon holder in tree of life pattern.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308294

Accession Number: 1930.365

Berry Dish

Pressed, colorless glass, leaf-shaped berry dish. Scalloped rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308303

Accession Number: 1941.294.4

Berry Dish

Pressed, colorless glass, leaf-shaped berry dish. Scalloped rim.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308308

Accession Number: 1941.293

Ice Cream Tray

Pressed, colorless glass ice cream tray with shell and tassel pattern. Central sunburst. Scalloped rim and tab handles.

Maker: Portland Glass Company (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308314

Accession Number: 1941.286

Heart-shaped Box with Cover

Frosted white glass heart-shaped box with cover. Molded foliate scrolls around edge of lid and sides of dish. "78" molded on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 308336

Accession Number: 1936.651.2AB

Sculpture

Small plaster sculpture of a seated man holding a book with a stack of books at his feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster, painting (coating)

GUSN: 308440

Accession Number: 1932.1022

Hatbox

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308448

Accession Number: 1991.21.2AB

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons composed of iron straps. Front straps scrolled on top, split at bottom to form two S-curved legs.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308451

Accession Number: 1958.475.1

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons composed of iron straps. Front straps scrolled on top, split at bottom to form two S-curved legs.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308452

Accession Number: 1958.475.2

Tester bed

Four-post bed, back posts tapered and beveled, front turned. Head board with scrolled ends. Canopy is arched.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 308453

Accession Number: 1958.476

Bedspread

Patchwork bed cover made to accomodate posts of the bed. Quilt composed of chintz squares quilted in diagonal stripes. Quilt has attached skirt of purple cotton patterned with roses. Quilt colors include cream, brown, blue and green.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 308454

Accession Number: 1958.477

Table

Small bird's-eye maple table with two drop leaves. One drawer in front with circular wooden pull. Turned legs.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: bird's-eye maple

GUSN: 308455

Accession Number: 1958.479

Electrified oil lamp

Glass oil lamp, electrified. Lamp has 6-sided base, expanding to oil reservoir. Now with modern paper shade.

Date: 1810-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 308456

Accession Number: 1958.480

Coal guard

Demi-lune fire or coal guard made of single wrought iron strap shaped into a curve.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 308457

Accession Number: 1958.485

Desk

Slant-top desk with four drawers and ogee apron. Drawers with elaborately stamped brass escutcheons that appear to be original. Interior with 8 pigeon holes with ogee shaped top and 8 drawers.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308458

Accession Number: 1958.216

Side chair

Bannister back side chair with woven rush seat, turned stiles, legs and stretchers.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), rush (material)

GUSN: 308459

Accession Number: 1958.220

Rug

Prayer rug with pentagonal field with point to Mecca. Serrated leaf and wine glass pattern, and rosette border. Primary colors are yellow, brown and red.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 308460

Accession Number: 1958.437

Candlestick

One of a pair of brass candlesticks, each cast in two pieces. Square base and beaded post. Interior of socket with plunger to raise and lower candle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308462

Accession Number: 1958.438.1

Candlestick

One of a pair of brass candlesticks, each cast in two pieces. Square base and beaded post. Interior of socket with plunger to raise and lower candle.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 308463

Accession Number: 1958.438.2

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308464

Accession Number: 1958.439.1

Chair

One of a pair of Empire style side chairs with scrolled crest rails, baluster splats, curved legs and needlepoint seat covers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), wool (hair), canvas

GUSN: 308465

Accession Number: 1958.439.2

Windsor writing chair

Nine-spindle writing Windsor armchair, painted brown. Legs, stiles, and spindles bamboo turned. Seat incised around edge.

Date: 1725-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: paint (coating)

GUSN: 308466

Accession Number: 1958.440

Hatbox

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308491

Accession Number: 1991.22.2AB

Dish

Thistle design

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308492

Accession Number: 1927.2003

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