Historic New England

Fragments of "The Boston Cultivator" farm journal

Four fragments of "The Boston Cultivator" farm journal dating from circa 1849-1850. Pages of the newspaper were used to cover a wall. The newspaper covered an early nineteenth-century medallion and sprig wallpaper, see 2001.281.957.1ab. An imprint of the wallpaper is visible on some of the newspa...

Date: 1849-1850

Maker: The Boston Cultivator (Printer)

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

GUSN: 290760

Accession Number: 2001.281.957.2A-D

Transparency of Wallpaper Pattern

Transparency of the reproduction wallpaper pattern "General John Walker" produced by Surflex Roller Co. Ltd., Yorkshire, England for Waterhouse Wallhangings in 1981. Per correspondence, the transparency was sent to Bernard Scott of Waterhouse Wallhangings in February, 1981 for his approval before w...

Date: 1981

Maker: Surflex Roller Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic (organic material), film (material by form)

GUSN: 290794

Accession Number: 2001.281.958

Wallpaper

Two long fragments of wallpaper in the "Griffin" pattern. Fragments are mid-nineteenth century reproduction of the late-eighteenth century neoclassical "Griffin" wallpaper by French manufacturer Reveillon (see 1917.145a and b) . In the pattern, a cartouche or shelf figure frames a bowl. Griffins ...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), metallic pigment

GUSN: 290797

Accession Number: 2001.281.959AB

Torchière

Three-legged mahogany torchière with circular top. Cabriole legs and pad feet. Gadrooned rings just above legs and midway up shaft.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 290800

Accession Number: 1977.75.1

Firetool stand

Brass firetool stand. Circular base with four bun feet. Ball finial. Gallery runs around base. Base of stand has a pebbled surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), spinning (metalworking)

GUSN: 290801

Accession Number: 1968.167.1

Fireplace tongs

Brass fireplace tongs with ball finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 290802

Accession Number: 1968.167.2

Fireplace poker

Brass fireplace poker with ball finial. Squared blunt end. Poker has a metal rod wrapped around the neck to hang the poker from the arm of the firetool stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), casting (process)

GUSN: 290803

Accession Number: 1968.167.3

Dog Figurine

Ceramic figurine of a seated dog, possibly a greyhound. White with green painted base. Remnants of paint and glaze on surface, including collar and blue eyes.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 290812

Accession Number: 1931.1473

Glass Girandole

Glass girandole with two arms. Cut glass bobeche has nine suspended drops. Right arm has a single drop attached to the bottom edge of the bobeche. Split beaded chains with large drop at one end run from each bobeche up to a glass dome hung with four drops. Flattened molded glass finial. Rectangular ...

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cut glass

GUSN: 290814

Accession Number: 1976.166.1

Wallpaper

Three fragments of neoclassical hall wallpaper from Worcester, Massachusetts. The primary motif of the pattern is two parrots perched on top of a basket of flowers and fruit [Fragment A]. In the background is a pattern of repeating small stylized white sprigs [Fragment B]. The paper includes a wid...

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 290815

Accession Number: 2001.281.960A-C

Transparency of Wallpaper Pattern

Transparency of the background pattern of the reproduction wallpaper "Louise" by Waterhouse Wallhangings. Pattern consists of small stylized sprigs.

Date: 1975-1985

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic (organic material), film (material by form)

GUSN: 290817

Accession Number: 2001.281.961

Wallpaper Border or Frieze

Fragment of Art Nouveau-style wallpaper border or frieze with flowering vine pattern. Equally spaced green stems grow upward from the bottom of the border, each with a yellow blossom in profile and two three-lobed green leaves against a red background. The vines rise and intertwine along the top o...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 290822

Accession Number: 2001.281.962

Wallpaper

Small fragment of damask-patterned wallpaper. The wallpaper was chosen by John Quincy Adams for use in the formal sitting room of the "Old House," part of the Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, Massachusetts. The paper has a dense floral swag and foliate scrolls pattern with hanging cord and t...

Date: 1826

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 290826

Accession Number: 2001.281.963

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Vine and bud motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 306309

Accession Number: 1922.1030.2

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Floral motif surrounds medallions depicting birds. Swan medallion adorns the interior base.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 306310

Accession Number: 1925.151.2

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed earthenware tea bowl. Foliate, floral, and aquatic motif surround landscape vignettes.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306311

Accession Number: 1923.292.2

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Exterior pastoral scene. Interior floral border surrounds a central landscape scene.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306312

Accession Number: 1927.498.2

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer with a scalloped edge. Foliate border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring two people admiring ruins.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306313

Accession Number: 1993.460

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer with a scalloped edge. Foliate border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring two people admiring ruins.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306314

Accession Number: 1993.459

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer with a scalloped edge. Foliate border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring two people admiring ruins.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306315

Accession Number: 1993.458

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with molded scallop and bead rim and black transfer-printed pattern "Tuscan Rose." Pattern depicts flowers in a basket and growing up a narrow trellis. A butterfly sits on one bloom. Border pattern of flowers on a chevron background.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, molding (forming)

GUSN: 306318

Accession Number: 1993.444

Dinner plate

Earthenware dinner plate with black transfer-printed scene of "The Lower Lake of Killarney" part of the "Irish Views" series by Carey's. Two couples enjoy the view of lake and mountains. Wide border pattern of flowers and scrollwork.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306320

Accession Number: 1993.446

Salad plate

Earthenware salad plate with scalloped edge and black transfer-printed pattern depicting landscape with exotic buildings and river. Floral border pattern.

Date: 1831-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306321

Accession Number: 1993.471

Salad plate

Small earthenware plate with pattern of molded panels, like flower petals, on rim.

Date: May 20, 1857

Maker: Alcock, John (Maker)

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), molding (forming)

GUSN: 306322

Accession Number: 1953.123

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306323

Accession Number: 1941.481.2

Saucer

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306324

Accession Number: 1941.481.3

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306325

Accession Number: 1941.481.4

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306326

Accession Number: 1941.481.5

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 180-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306327

Accession Number: 1941.481.6

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 306328

Accession Number: 1941.483.2

Tester bed

Four-post tester bed with triangular headboard with molded edge. Head posts are square in cross-section throughout but foot posts are fluted columns above base for mattress. Gilt tin rosette covers.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 306329

Accession Number: 1958.381

Luncheon plate

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed pattern "Garden Scenery" depicting couple beside a river with child and dog. Nearby is a rustic twig shelter and fence. Large Gothic structure on far shore. Border pattern of sprigs on circular swirl background.

Date: 1843-1855

Maker: Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 306330

Accession Number: 1953.149

Canopy

White windowpane muslin bed hangings with white ball fringe. Three pieces include two long narrow side curtains and one matching valence.

Maker: unknown

Material: muslin

GUSN: 306332

Accession Number: 1958.383

Quilted bed cover

Quilted cotton bed cover in diamond and 8-pointed star pattern. Quilted in stripes. Slit on sides to accomodate bed posts.

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), chintz

GUSN: 306334

Accession Number: 1958.384

Fireplace fender

Wrought iron coal guard made from iron bar stock bent into a curve.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 306341

Accession Number: 1958.396

Candlestick

One of a pair of cast brass candlesticks with square base supported by 4 splayed feet. Base rises to flared octagonal column supporting turned column ending in candle holder with everted rim.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 306342

Accession Number: 1958.385.1

Candlestick

One of a pair of cast brass candlesticks with square base supported by 4 splayed feet. Base rises to flared octagonal column supporting turned column ending in candle holder with everted rim.

Date: 1750-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 306343

Accession Number: 1958.385.2

Sugar Bowl

Blue transfer-printed earthenware sugar bowl. Overall floral and scroll motif. Two medallions depict a landscape scene featuring a sailboat and cathedral. Two floral molded handles.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306345

Accession Number: 1914.43A

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer printed earthenware tea bowl with a scalloped edge. Exterior pastoral scenes. Interior floral border surrounds rim. Central scene features a single cow.

Date: 1834-1848

Maker: Phillips, George (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306346

Accession Number: 1934.498.2

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Trellis pattern with superimposed floral motif.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306347

Accession Number: 1958.143.2

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed earthenware tea bowl. Interior guilloche border surrounds the rim. Chain pinwheel adorns the center base. Exterior pastoral scenes.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306348

Accession Number: 1969.16.2

Mirror

Oblong mirror in a mahogany frame.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 306352

Accession Number: 1966.506

Sauceboat

Porcelain sauceboat with attached under plate, white with narrow gold bands around rim, foot, and plate lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 306354

Accession Number: 1988.601

Teapot

Blue transfer-printed pearlware teapot. Floral motif superimposed on a dotted background. Rectangular cover with a floral molded finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306355

Accession Number: 1993.450.1AB

Dish

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dish. Interior floral border surrounds a central scene featuring cows and a cathedral. Pastoral scenes adorn exterior body.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306356

Accession Number: 1193.451

Cream Pitcher

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cream pitcher. Floral motif superimposed on a dotted background.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306357

Accession Number: 1993.450.2

Plate

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Aquatic border surrounds a central scene depicting Commodore MacDonough's victory in New York.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 306359

Accession Number: 1993.456