Historic New England

Teacup

Porcelain handled teacup. Exterior pink lustre bands. Interior lustre foliate design.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, overglazing, luster (optical property)

GUSN: 305571

Accession Number: 1948.13.8

Slant-top desk with serpentine front. Front with four drawers with oval stamped brass escutchions and pulls. Interior with 11 drawers and 8 pigeon holes. (See pencil sketch.) Interior drawers with circular brass pulls. Ogee apron.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305572

Accession Number: 1958.210

Wall mirror

Empire looking glass with molded frame and scrolled top.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), silvering, sheet glass

GUSN: 305573

Accession Number: 1958.211

Teacup

Porcelain handled teacup with a scalloped edge. Pink lustre vine and foliate design with superimposed paint.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, luster (optical property), hand-painted, overglazing

GUSN: 305574

Accession Number: 1968.145.2

Base for chest-on-stand

Queen Anne style base for chest-on-stand with cabriole legs, pad feet and ogee apron. There are three drawers with herring-bone inlay around edges, burlwood veneer, and stamped brass escutcheons. Fitted with mahogany top.

Date: 1690-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305575

Accession Number: 1958.212

Dresser mirror on stand

Bevelled mirror in wood frame with carved and gilded interior edge. Frame hanging between two posts on rectangular wood base containing three drawers with brass pulls and ivory inlay around central keyhole.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), sheet glass, gilt paint, ivories (sculptures), brass (alloy), silvering

GUSN: 305576

Accession Number: 1958.213

Side chair

Side chair with serpentine crest rail, vase-shaped splat, rhombus-shaped seat, turned legs and rails, ended-out Spanish feet, and rectangular back legs. Brown needlepoint seat cover depicts wreath of roses.

Date: 1730-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305577

Accession Number: 1958.215

Candlestand

Tilt-top candlestand with octagonal top, turned vase-shaped pedestal, and three S-curved legs.

Date: 1730-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305579

Accession Number: 1958.368

Candlestand

Wood tilt-top candlestand. Top is oval in shape with wood inlay of urn holding a branch with leaves. Pedestal of table is urn-shaped; lower part of urn is fluted. Table stands on three cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Date: 1750-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305581

Accession Number: 1958.369

Plate

Twenty-two white porcelain plates with gold band around rim and interior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305584

Accession Number: 1988.584.1-.22

Bowl

Five small white porcelain bowls with gold band around rim. Interior gold band surrounds a small gold circle at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305586

Accession Number: 1988.585.1-.5

Saucer

Two white porcelain saucers with three gold bands on interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305587

Accession Number: 1988.586.1-.2

Saucer

Three white porcelain saucers with wide gold band at rim. Narrow interior gold band surrounds a small gold circle at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305588

Accession Number: 1988.587.1-.3

Chair

Yellow painted wood chair with floral and scroll decoration, serpentine crest rail, four turned splats, cane seat, and turned legs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305589

Accession Number: 2008.26.4.2

Chair

Yellow painted wood chair with floral and scroll decoration, serpentine crest rail, four turned splats, cane seat, and turned legs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305590

Accession Number: 2008.26.4.3

Saucer

Set of five white porcelain saucers with ridged bodies. Wide gold band on rim and two narrow gold bands at center.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305591

Accession Number: 1988.588.7-.11

Saucer

Seven white porcelain saucers with wide gold band on rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305592

Accession Number: 1988.589.1-.7

Coffee Cup

Set of six white porcelain coffee cups with ridged sides. Cups are decorated with a wide gold band on rim and two gold bands in center. Narrow gold accent on square handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 305593

Accession Number: 1988.588.1-.6

High Chest of Drawers

Queen Anne style high chest with brocken arch top and fan carvings on top and bottom section center drawers. There are eleven drawers in total with stamped brass escutcheons. Front and back cabriole legs with pad feet.

Date: 1690-1760

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305622

Accession Number: 1958.214

Electrified lamp and shade

Oil lamp of mold-blown colorless glass with thumb-print pattern on brass pedestal with spiral decoration. Square marble base. Lamp has been electrified and has a modern paper shade patterned with cut paper flowers

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: blown glass, brass (alloy), marble by composition or origin, cut-paper work

GUSN: 305626

Accession Number: 1958.370

Wing chair

Upholstered wing chair with serpentine back, S-curved arms, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet. Rear legs rectangular. Brown wool covering couched couched with black. In center of back is square needlepoint with flowers, fish, butterfly, bicycle, bee, horn and key on black background.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305634

Accession Number: 1958.371

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron and brass andirons with cast brass log stops having ball-topped turned posts and snake feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305636

Accession Number: 1958.372.1

Andiron

One of a pair of wrought iron andirons with cast brass log stops having ball-topped turned posts and snake feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305637

Accession Number: 1958.372.2

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with unadorned oval plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305643

Accession Number: 1958.373.1

Jamb hook

One of a pair of brass jamb hooks with unadorned oval plates.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305644

Accession Number: 1958.373.2

Placemat

"Collectors Treasures." Linocut block printed cotton. Folly Cove Designers. Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1961

Date: 1961

Maker: Natti, Lee Kingman, 1919- (Designer) Folly Cove Designers (Workshop, attributed)

Material: cotton (textile), linoleum-block printing

GUSN: 316326

Accession Number: 2015.142.5

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment, cross hatched diamond pattern. Brown on dark yellow ground. Used in the third floor attic bedroom, 5 Winter Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316328

Accession Number: 2015.143.1

Linoleum

Linoleum fragment, zigzag pattern with floral sprays. Brown on dark yellow ground. Used in the third floor attic bedroom, 5 Winter Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1925-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316329

Accession Number: 2015.143.2

Cradle

Brass cradle [.1a] with straight sidebars, each bar joined to bar with ball beneath; each corner of the frame with ball and rounded finial. Brass, unadorned rectangular frame for bed hangings. Rounded wishbone-shaped hanger to hold onto cradle stand. Blue and white striped mattress [.1b] with French...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 316332

Accession Number: 2015.144.1.1AB-.2

Gown

This one-piece column-style evening gown is made of red silk chiffon. The proper left shoulder is bare, with a long self-fabric scarf draped up and over the proper right shoulder strap. The chiffon is stitched and pleated so that it swirls around the body and curls up under the hem. The bodice is li...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Cyreld (Designer)

Material: chiffon, silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316333

Accession Number: 2015.145.1

Evening Gown

This evening gown is constructed from heavy gold silk satin with an overlay of gold and pink machine lace. The lace pattern is highlighted with applied gold seed beads. The dress has short, cap-length sleeves. The skirt is wrapped tightly around the hips and legs, ending in a scalloped lace edge tha...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), machine lace, beading (process)

GUSN: 316334

Accession Number: 2015.145.2

Evening Gown

This strapless evening gown is constructed from black silk velvet and gold matelassé. The velvet edges at the bustline and sash are embellished with a wide band of gold embroidery, appliqué, and sequins in an elaborate floral pattern. The skirt hem is asymmetrical, draped across the front to form a ...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (fiber), sequins (spangles)

GUSN: 316335

Accession Number: 2015.145.3

Evening Gown

This white chiffon evening gown has an empire waist emphasized with repeated oval-shaped cut-outs edged in clear crystals and silver sequins. The effect resembles a silver chain at the waist. From the waistline falls a full, pleated chiffon skirt. The bodice is chiffon gathered into triangular shape...

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Malcolm Starr (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber), chiffon, beading (process)

GUSN: 316336

Accession Number: 2015.145.4

Evening Gown

Evening gown, blue beaded silk with metallic collar, cuffs, and belt. Silk and beads.

Date: 1970-1980

Maker: Sister Max (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316337

Accession Number: 2015.145.5

Dress

This black silk day dress is just below knee-length. It is constructed with a light grey silk lining, a wrap-front with a drop panel at the collar to show the lining fabric, an empire waist, self-fabric belt permanently knotted in front, and short cap sleeves. It closes with a center back zipper and...

Date: ca. 1950

Maker: Teal Traina (Designer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316338

Accession Number: 2015.145.6

Two-piece suit

Two-piece suit, jacket [a] and skirt [b] set constructed of blue wool felt. The jacket is knee-length, with a band collar and padded shoulders. The collar, front, and cuffs are embellished with a geometric pattern embroidered in tan and cream-colored chenille and glossy silk thread. . The jacket clo...

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: Peasant Art Importing Co., Inc (Designer)

Material: wool (textile), silk (fiber), fulling, embroidering

GUSN: 316339

Accession Number: 2015.145.7AB

Set of Four Chairs

Set of four side chairs with bow-backs and five spindles.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: S. Bent & Brothers, Inc. (Manufacturer) Lambson Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 316344

Accession Number: 2015.146.1.1-.4

Table

Table with pedestal base with block fitting between two cleats, updated laminate table surface. Bulbous pillar shaft, four knees attached to flat legs, four urn-shaped feet.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316345

Accession Number: 2015.146.2

Bonnet

Straw bonnet with trim and ribbon tie. Gathered straw bow on top with damask accent. Lined brim with fern and zig-zag pattern on silk damask, crown lined with linen. Worn by Persis Hastings Russell (1793-1885)

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), damask

GUSN: 316346

Accession Number: 2015.147.1

Dress

Two piece green dress, bodice and skirt. Silk and lace. Worn by Alice Russell Peck (1857-1925)

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 316347

Accession Number: 2015.147.2AB

Dress

Floor length silk voile dress. Worn by Helen Arden (Peabody) Peck (1889-1972). United States

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316348

Accession Number: 2015.147.3

Dress

Dress, blue floral print on white ground. White lace collar.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 316349

Accession Number: 2015.147.4

Fascinator

Spotted fur fascinator hat connected with black ribbon and surrounded by black lace veil. Made by Therese Ahrens (Bonwit Teller)

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: fur

GUSN: 316350

Accession Number: 2015.147.5

Black hat

Black straw with black lace bow and tan mesh lace trim beneath the brim. Cunningham's. Boston, Massachusetts

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 316351

Accession Number: 2015.147.6

Men's Shirt

Men's white linen shirt with ruffle down front. Long sleeves culminate in gather at rounded cuff with small button-holes. Worn by Charles Russell (1793-1882)

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 316352

Accession Number: 2015.147.7

Shirt

White linen shirt. Worn by Charles Russell Peck (1889-1971)

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: G.A. Sawyer & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 316353

Accession Number: 2015.147.8

Suit

Men's seersucker suit. Worn by Charles Russell Peck (1889-1971).

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Brooks Brothers (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 316354

Accession Number: 2015.147.9

Lambrequins

Set of three lambrequins. Glazed cotton with gray and tan leafy floral pattern with smaller light blue flowers on blue ground. Made by Alice Russell Peck (1857-1925) for her bedroom. 3 St. James, Avenue, Boston. United States

Date: 1876

Maker: Peck, Alice Russell, 1857-1925 (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 316355

Accession Number: 2015.147.10.1-.3

Necklace

Necklace composed of gold links and five pendants. Each pendant set with faceted peridot. Chain composed of cast links. Pendants are composed of individual jewelry elements: a pair of earrings, a pair of matched pendants (possible earrings or brooches), and a large brooch. All have been modified fro...

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, peridot (mineral)

GUSN: 316362

Accession Number: 1966.2330

Saucer

One of a set of twenty five. Pink transfer-printed porcelain saucer. Lustre border with a hand painted floral design. Centrally located transfer-printed flower with superimposed paint.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 316374

Accession Number: 1938.370.25

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