Historic New England

Coffee cup

Made for export. Decorated blue on white with typical "Canton" island pagoda scene. Squared 'C'-shaped handle with spur at top. Concave at bottom with further stepped in foot.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254541

Accession Number: 1999.298.2

Coffee cup

Made for export. Decorated blue on white with typical "Canton" island pagoda scene. Squared 'C'-shaped handle with spur at top. Concave at bottom with further stepped in foot.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254543

Accession Number: 1999.298.3

Coffee cup

Made for export. Decorated blue on white with typical "Canton" island pagoda scene. Squared 'C'-shaped handle with spur at top. Concave at bottom with further stepped in foot.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254544

Accession Number: 1999.298.4

Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of silver plated candlesticks.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), copper (metal), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 254545

Accession Number: 1999.299

Candlestick

Oval bobeche on candle socket. Ovoid shaft of two sections, inverted vase above upright vase with swelled reeding. Domed oval iron weighted foot.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254547

Accession Number: 1999.299.2

Candlestick

Oval bobeche on candle socket. Ovoid shaft of two sections, inverted vase above upright vase with swelled reeding. Domed oval iron weighted foot.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254548

Accession Number: 1999.299.1

Hooked rug

Multi-color striped ground with 5 irregularly shaped medallions, each having 2 red dots. Machine sewn cloth binding.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), synthetic, burlap

GUSN: 254550

Accession Number: 1999.300

Hooked rug

Machine overcast edge. Four parametal borders dark alternating with light. Center in brick-like pattern with interlocking fingers on ends, predominantly tan and brown, accented with blues and reds.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), synthetic, burlap

GUSN: 254551

Accession Number: 1999.301

Rug

Grey, white and light blue braided rectangular border surrounding hooked center. Hooked area has blue outline with stepped black line, brown ground with red blossomed potted plant at center.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254553

Accession Number: 1999.302

Braided rug

Oval shaped rug in predominantly blue with dark outer band and lighter inner bands of tan, yellow and orange-red.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), synthetic, braiding

GUSN: 254554

Accession Number: 1999.303

Braided rug

Oval shape with black and tan outer band. In browns, khaki green and off-white.

Date: 1925-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), braiding

GUSN: 254555

Accession Number: 1999.304

Title is "Book of Worship" with "prepared for the use of The New Church" (Swedenborgion). Published by The New Church Board of Publication, 20 Cooper Union, New York City, 1890. Brown leather cover, gold leaf page edges. Stamped "Mary Burr Thacher" on front cover.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 254556

Accession Number: 1999.305

Bible

Sold by Thomas Nelson and Sons, New York. Brown leather cover. First page inscribed.

Date: 1869

Maker: Oxford University Press (Publisher)

Material: paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 254557

Accession Number: 1999.306

Picture

Reproduction or imitation of an Italian Renaissance lithograph. Mounted on cardboard. Scene depicts 2 auburn haired angels, both wearing white tunics, with one having red sleeves and the other angel in the foreground having green sleeves. Elaborate carved and painted frame with egg and dart detai...

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, softwood, gesso

GUSN: 254558

Accession Number: 1999.307

Picture

Possibly a lithograph print mounted on cardboard. Shows a young boy praying. Has elaborate frame carved with quatrefoils and gilded.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, softwood

GUSN: 254619

Accession Number: 1999.308

Glass box

Heavy beveled glass panels framed by stamped metal. bottom lined with tufted blue silk. Peg feet.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 254620

Accession Number: 1999.309

Lamp

Bulbous hand painted base decorated on front with shield inscribed "Libertas" with surrounding floral vine. Brass plated electrical fixture supports cut paper shade with vines matching those of base.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 254621

Accession Number: 1999.310

Coverlet

Possibly jacquard woven blue and white with geometric patterning. Scallop pattern border surrounds center of joined ellipses forming crosses with squares between them. Seamed at long center line.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 254622

Accession Number: 1999.311

Coverlet

Eagle corner blocks signed "DELHI. 1836." and below this reads, "CATHERINE. BEST"- probably for whom it was woven. Dark blue and white reversible weave. Border has paired birds facing across an abstract floral bouquet with willow tree between repeats of bird motif. Center has 3 rows of 3 1/2 repe...

Date: 1836

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 254623

Accession Number: 1999.312

Pair of Andirons

Pair of andirons.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254628

Accession Number: 1999.313

Andiron

Reproduction of the 18th century form. Arched feet with elongated diamond shaped shaft having scrolled heart shaped finial. Dogs on thin vertically oriented bar.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254630

Accession Number: 1999.313.1

Andiron

Reproduction of the 18th century form. Arched feet with elongated diamond shaped shaft having scrolled heart shaped finial. Dogs on thin vertically oriented bar.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254631

Accession Number: 1999.313.2

Hearth shovel

Brass multi-ringed grip, cylindrical at top with ball and cap finial. Steel rod shaft. Replaced sheet metal shovel painted black.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254632

Accession Number: 1999.314

Pot hook

Two piece double ended hook joined at center pivot.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 254633

Accession Number: 1999.315

Hearth tongs

Brass multi-ringed grip with cylindrical top having ball and cap finial. Steel arms with ovoid pincers.

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 254635

Accession Number: 1999.316

Rug

Rag type. Accordion folded fabric with cotton overstitching. Black on ends and sides with predominantly orange and pink striping at center. Tasseled end.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 254637

Accession Number: 1999.317

Hooked rug

Large blue and red stylized leaves form border. Blue leaves at center with blue, green, red and off-white flowers on brown ground. Re-backed with burlap and black cloth binding.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), burlap

GUSN: 254639

Accession Number: 1999.318

Nested Bowl

Nested circular form. Crenellated yellow rim above three brown stripes having green and yellow swags below. Slightly convex walls with floor decorated with plant form having green and yellow leaves with two blue blossoms at the top.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254821

Accession Number: 1999.362.1

Nested Bowl

Nested circular form. Crenellated yellow rim above three brown stripes having green and yellow swags below. Slightly convex walls with floor decorated with plant form having green and yellow leaves with two blue blossoms at the top. Stands on foot ring.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254822

Accession Number: 1999.362.2

Pair of Mixing Bowls

Pair of nested mixing bowls

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: yellowware

GUSN: 254823

Accession Number: 1999.361

Mixing Bowl

Nested mixing bowl with pouring spout. Exterior has raised molded pattern of scalloped band below rim, sides have lancet design. Cylindrical foot.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254825

Accession Number: 1999.361.1

Mixing Bowl

Nested mixing bowl with pouring spout. Exterior has raised molded pattern of scalloped band below rim, sides have lancet design. Cylindrical foot.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254827

Accession Number: 1999.361.2

Charger

Broad slightly concave rim with single reed edge. Mark on rear between to columns.

Date: 1725-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 254828

Accession Number: 1999.364

Soup Plate

Circular shallow form with flat rim canted outward. Quartered decoration with red dot 'flowers' and green foliage. Well has polychrome decoration of two vases with flowers painted in the Japanese manner. Drilled for hanger at back.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: tin glaze, earthenware

GUSN: 254831

Accession Number: 1999.365

Pair of Sconces

Unmatched pair of sconces

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 254834

Accession Number: 1999.366

Sconce

Three-quarter circle crest with crimped edge bent forward with punched hole for hanging. Back plate has 3 ribs parallel to bound over-edging. Three-quarter circle drip pan with candel socket at center.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254835

Accession Number: 1999.366.1

Sconce

Flattened half circle crest with stamped over scalloped edge. single rib on back parallel to bound over edges. Three-quarter circle drip pan with single rib and candlesocket at center.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254837

Accession Number: 1999.366.2

Pair of saucers

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 254851

Accession Number: 1999.367

Pair of saucers

Circular white body. molded diamond pattern rim with beaded border and pink lustre banding. Dished well with overglaze enamel decoration of iron red rose and purple sprigs, known as 'Kings Rose' pattern. Drilled through for receiving a hanging loop.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254853

Accession Number: 1999.367.1

Saucer

Circular white body. molded diamond pattern rim with beaded border and pink lustre banding. Dished well with overglaze enamel decoration of iron red rose and purple sprigs, known as 'Kings Rose' pattern. Drilled through for receiving a hanging loop.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254854

Accession Number: 1999.367.2

Bowl

Deep circular bowl form with small foot ring. Interior blue banding at mouth and inside bottom with iron red medallion at center. Overall exterior thickly painted with polychrome enamel decoration of iron red cross motif alternating with green and yellow abstract elements.

Date: ca. 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 254855

Accession Number: 1999.368

Plate

Circular form with convex edge. Deep blue transfer decoration of lancet rim, large fruit and flower band that surrounds an architectural landscape featuring two riders at center.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254856

Accession Number: 1999.369

Plate

Circular form with slight convex edge and blue transfer printed decoration. Deep floral edge decoration surrounds seascape titled at bottom "Landing of Gen. LaFayette at Castle Garden in New York, 16th August 1824".

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254857

Accession Number: 1999.370

Pair of mugs

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 254858

Accession Number: 1999.371

Pair of mugs

Blue transfer printed oversize mugs, possibly for cider. Cylindrical form with C-shaped handle. Exterior decorated with scene of cottage in landscape. Interior rim has reserve with cottage scene alternating with bird.

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254859

Accession Number: 1999.371.1

Mugs

Blue transfer printed oversize mugs, possibly for cider. Cylindrical form with C-shaped handle. Exterior decorated with scene of cottage in landscape. Interior rim has reserve with cottage scene alternating with bird.

Date: ca 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 254860

Accession Number: 1999.371.2

Platter

Blue transfer printed ovoid form. Scroll molded slightly convex rim band decorated with trees framing architectural scene with figures in foreground. Marked on back with eagle having shield body holding arrows and laurel in talons over banner inscribed "Highbury College, London"

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254861

Accession Number: 1999.372

Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge decorated with blue transfer. Rim decorated with leaf, fruit and flower border. Center decoration of marine scene with ship. Marked on back "The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor" followed by a poem.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254862

Accession Number: 1999.373

Plate

Commemorative plate in circular form with slightly convex edge. Decorated with blue transfer print. Edge decoration is leaf rim with broad fruit and flower border. Landscape with male and female figure s bressed in 17 century garb stand in foreground.

Date: ca 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254863

Accession Number: 1999.374

Plate

Commemorative plate with blue transfer printed decoration on circular form. Broad floral border with marine scene and ship at center. Stamped 'Wedgwood' and inscribed "The Mayflower Arriving in Provincetown Harbour, November 11, 1620, Old Style" followed by a quote from Mourt's Journal.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Wedgwood

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 254864

Accession Number: 1999.375

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