Historic New England

Teacup

Pearlware teacup. Spattered purple and white design surrounds a red flower.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating)

GUSN: 307258

Accession Number: 1941.448.11

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

Lid

Earthenware cover. Vine, strawberry, and floral design. Foliate molded loop finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted

GUSN: 307335

Accession Number: 1961.88

Jar with cover

Round porcelain container with cover. Polychrome, handpainted flowers on cover and sides of body. Gilt bands around cover, body and base.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 307345

Accession Number: 1946.144.2AB

Dessert Plate

Twelve-sided porcelain dessert plate with molded light voilet floral sprigs on rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 307372

Accession Number: 1947.411.9

Picnic Basket

One of a set of fifty-eight. Wicker picnic basket. Two square handles. Exterior leather straps with metal buckles. Lock and key with a leather strap. Interior is divided for storage. Straps to hold plates and napkins. Metal slots to hold utensils.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wickerwork, metal, leather

GUSN: 307468

Accession Number: 1980.63.1

Six Plates

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Earthenware plate with gold gilt edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, gilt paint, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 307470

Accession Number: 1980.63.2-.7

Six Forks

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal fork with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307471

Accession Number: 1980.63.8-.13

Six Spoons

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal tablespoon with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307472

Accession Number: 1980.63.14-.19

Six Knives

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Metal knife with a faux ivory handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, artificial ivory

GUSN: 307473

Accession Number: 1980.63.20-.25

Three Containers

Three of a set of fifty-eight. Metal container painted white with blue bands. Dual latches and round handle on the cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating)

GUSN: 307474

Accession Number: 1980.63.26-.28

Four Teacups

Four of a set of fifty-eight. Earthenware teacup with an exterior landscape scene. Interior feathered border.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), enameling

GUSN: 307475

Accession Number: 1980.63.29-.32

Four Teaspoons

Four of a set of fifty-eight. Silver teaspoon with an antique pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 307476

Accession Number: 1980.63.33-.36

Six Napkins

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Linen Napkin. Floral design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 307477

Accession Number: 1980.63.37-.42

Jar

One of a set of fifty-eight. Ceramic jar with a leather strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), leather, metal

GUSN: 307478

Accession Number: 1980.63.43

Salt and pepper shakers

Glass salt and pepper shakers with metal tops. Part of a traveling fifty-eight piece picnic set.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 307479

Accession Number: 1980.63.44-.45

Two Condiment Jars

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Glass condiment jars with metal tops. Decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker, metal

GUSN: 307480

Accession Number: 1980.63.46-.47

Six Drinking Glasses

Six of a set of fifty-eight. Glass drinking glasses with a decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 307481

Accession Number: 1980.63.48-.53

Two Water Containers

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Glass water containers with a decorative wicker exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 307483

Accession Number: 1980.63.54-.55

Two Condiment Spoons

Two of a set of fifty-eight. Metal condiment spoon with an antique design.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307484

Accession Number: 1980.63.56-.57

Corkscrew

One of a set of fifty-eight. Metal key.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 307485

Accession Number: 1980.63.58

Platter

Large oval porcelain platter. Enameled.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307522

Accession Number: 1963.324

Dinner plate

One of a set of fifteen porcelain enameled dinner plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. ...

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307529

Accession Number: 1963.313.9

Bookcase

Bookcase with glass door upper section over two cupboards, carved front paw feet.

Date: ca. 1907

Maker: A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Maker)

Material: bookcases

GUSN: 307535

Accession Number: 2001.272

Set of Dessert Plates

Set of eight porcelain enameled dessert plates. Four scrolled medallions depicting figures engaged in various activities and birds, insects, and flowers are surrounded by scrolling flowers and butterflies. The central medallion has a gold band border and depicts various birds and flowers. This desig...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307536

Accession Number: 1963.315.1-.8

Pair of Teacups

Two porcelain enameled teacups decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Gilding around rims and on the thumb rest of the handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling, hand-painted

GUSN: 307537

Accession Number: 1963.316.1-.2

Double Arm Argand Mantle Lamp

Brass double arm argand mantle lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309966

Accession Number: 2000.1920

Bull's Eye Marine Lantern

Painted tin bull's eye marine lantern with red glass interior panels.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309967

Accession Number: 2000.1896AB

Four Graduated Platters

Four graduated, rectangular serving trays. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers a...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309968

Accession Number: 1998.5905.92-.95

Lard Oil Canting Lamp

Tin lard oil canting lamp on square base with cast feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 309970

Accession Number: 2000.1719AB

Lard Lamp

Tinned sheet iron lard lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 309971

Accession Number: 2000.1711

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309972

Accession Number: 2000.1729

Lard Oil Hand Lamp

Tin lard hand lamp with triangular font.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309973

Accession Number: 2000.1714AB

Kerosene Tumbler Lamp

Tin and glass kerosene tumbler lamp.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 309974

Accession Number: 2000.1928

Cake Stand

Two cake stands part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in aqua...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309975

Accession Number: 1998.5905.109-.110

Push-up Chamberstick

Tin push-up chamberstick.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309976

Accession Number: 2000.1918

Cake Plates

Two cake plates part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua rim, scalloped handles on rim with metallic gold leaves, body decorated with a transfer-printed and ove...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

GUSN: 309977

Accession Number: 1998.5905.111-.112

Lard Pump Hand Lamp

Tin lard pump hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 309978

Accession Number: 2000.1750

Servings Dish with Lid

Rectangular serving dish with lid part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geomet...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309979

Accession Number: 1998.5905.113AB

Serving Dish with Lid

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309980

Accession Number: 1998.5905.114AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Stand

Small, rectangular serving dish (b) on feet with lid (a) and tray (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All three pieces have a light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309981

Accession Number: 1998.5905.117A-C

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp. Cover with mica panel.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), mica (mineral)

GUSN: 309982

Accession Number: 2000.1718AB

Serving Dish with Lid and Strainer

Small, square serving dish (b) on feet, lid (c) and interior strainer (a). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a t...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309983

Accession Number: 1998.5905.118A-C

Cream Pitcher

Footed cream pitcher part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. The creamer is rectangular in shape with a wide spout and molded, geometric handle with metallic gold accents. Light cream-colored body...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309984

Accession Number: 1998.5905.91

Tinderbox

Tin and steel tinderbox.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 309985

Accession Number: 2000.1701

Soup Tureen with Lid and Stand

Square soup tureen (a) on feet, lid (b) and interior strainer (c). Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. All pieces have a light cream-colored bodies with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309986

Accession Number: 1998.5905.96A-C