Historic New England

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer with a blue and gold zig-zag decoration.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306833

Accession Number: 1993.607.3AB

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer with a blue and gold zig-zag decoration.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306834

Accession Number: 1993.607.4AB

Plate

Plate with bue and white decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306835

Accession Number: 1993.438

Epergne

Porcelain centerpiece.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 306837

Accession Number: 1993.452

Toby Jug

Ceramic Toby jug.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306838

Accession Number: 1993.453

Plate

Transfer-printed ceramic plate depicting the goddess Minerva.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), transfer printing

GUSN: 306839

Accession Number: 1993.465

Plate

Plate.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 306840

Accession Number: 1993.548

Cream Pitcher

Cream pitcher.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 306841

Accession Number: 1993.549

Celery Dish

Cut glass celery dish.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306842

Accession Number: 1993.381

Wine Glasses

Three hobstar pattern wine glasses.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306843

Accession Number: 1993.382.1-.3

Wine Goblets

Five hobstar pattern wine goblets.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306844

Accession Number: 1993.383.1-.5

Tumblers

Five cut glass hobstar pattern tumblers.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306845

Accession Number: 1993.384.1-.5

Punch Glasses

Five cut glass hobstar pattern punch cups.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306846

Accession Number: 1993.385.1-.5

Wine Glasses

Six cut glass hobstar pattern wine glasses.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306852

Accession Number: 1993.386.1-.6

Cordial Glasses

Six cut glass hobstar pattern liqueur glasses.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306853

Accession Number: 1993.387.1-.6

Cup Plates

Set of eight glass cup plates. Cut hobstar pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306857

Accession Number: 1993.388.1-.8

Spooner

Pressed glass footed spoon holder. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 306858

Accession Number: 1993.389

Pitcher

Glass pitcher with an applied handle and an etched band of decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 306860

Accession Number: 1993.392

Knife Rests

Set of three clear, cut glass knife rests.

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 306861

Accession Number: 1993.399.1-.3

Intricately carved Chinese ivory pagoda consisting of twelve open floors, each containing numerous people in a wide variety of courtly pursuits. The center of each floor has a statue of the Buddha. The base is inlaid with colored ivory beads, the roof is hung with ivory chains. On a wood stand and c...

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 306865

Accession Number: 1.2014

Whale Oil Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil footed lamp.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310397

Accession Number: 2000.1968

Flour Tin

Large, cylindrical-shaped tin with cover and opposing, hinged wire loop handles on sides. Tin exterior is light tan with blue bands on upper and lower body and blue "Flour" on side. Manufactuered by the Empeco Corporation of New York, the Flour tin would have originially been part of a set of counte...

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 310398

Accession Number: 1998.6010AB

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Colorless, blown glass whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310400

Accession Number: 2000.1964

Tinder Pouch

Cast brass, leather and steel tinder pouch with cast decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, alloy steel

GUSN: 310401

Accession Number: 2000.2131

Tinder Pouch

Leather and steel tinder pouch with silver repousse decorative panels of Foo Dogs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 310402

Accession Number: 2000.2130

Match Holder

Lacquer pocket match holder with faux tortoise shell. Contains matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquerware

GUSN: 310403

Accession Number: 2000.2132

Instantaneous Light Box

Tin instantaneous light box. Contains blown glass bottle for sulfuric acid, with cork.

Date: 1810-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material), corks (stoppers)

GUSN: 310404

Accession Number: 2000.2133AB

Wick Pick

Wick pick with turned wooden handle, brass ferrule, and steel pick.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 310405

Accession Number: 2000.2135

Match Holder

Glass vial with metal lid, containing four split pine matches. Sulfur dips.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 310406

Accession Number: 2000.2134

Wick Trimmer

Steel kerosene burner wick trimmer.

Date: 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel

GUSN: 310407

Accession Number: 2000.2128

Wick Trimmer

Steel kerosene burner wick trimmer.

Maker: unknown

Material: alloy steel

GUSN: 310408

Accession Number: 2000.2129

Candlesnuffer

Painted wrought iron candlesnuffer.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 310409

Accession Number: 2000.2127

Candlesnuffer

Tin candlesnuffer with scrolls, foliate, and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310410

Accession Number: 2000.2125

Candlesnuffer and Tray

Silver candlesnuffer and tray with scrolls and floral motifs.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310411

Accession Number: 2000.2123.1-.2

Seed Packet Collection

A collection of vegetable and flower seed packets and a canister of grass seed. Includes: "My Best Cosmos Collection put up by William D. Burt, Dalton, N.Y"; Asgro Lawn Seed, New Haven, Connecticut; peas from John Shea Light Hardware and Household Supplies, Lawrence, Massachusetts; flower packets se...

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: seed, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 310412

Accession Number: 1998.6037

Fruit Knife

One of a set of eleven. Silver fruit knife with a bone handle and a rounded blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), bone (material)

GUSN: 310413

Accession Number: 1971.278.7

Reed Gathering Basket

Wicker weave gathering basket. Basket is oval with tall sides and single, loop carrying handle. A paper tag is tied to the handle with red printing that reads "Cape Cod Summer Fete." "Mrs David Crocker" is handwritten below the printing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 310414

Accession Number: 1933.6146

Nursery Lamp

Tin whale oil nursery lamp with double boiler food heater and stenciled decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), stencils (images)

GUSN: 310429

Accession Number: 2000.1947A-E

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: 310430

Accession Number: 1998.6021

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