Historic New England

Ladle

Wooden toddy ladle; small shaped bowl; long baluster handle and turned finial; made of dark-colored wood.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10731

Accession Number: 1992.588

Miniature Bowl

Miniature, footed marble bowl; agate pattern of black, white, grey, ochre, and red.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), marble (rock), polishing

GUSN: 10732

Accession Number: 1992.589

Pewter Bowl

Small-to-medium-sized pewter bowl; dark, gunmetal grey color; narrow, incised rim; thinly rendered with pitted exterior.

Date: 1721-1773

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Material: hammering, pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 10733

Accession Number: 1992.590

Tea Caddy

Pearlware tea caddy of rectangular form with handled arched lid, four raised feet, two compartments, painted on blue, brown, green enamel basket; floral decoration.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: overglazing, pearlware, underglazing

GUSN: 10734

Accession Number: 1992.591

Finger vase or quintal flower horn

Fan-shaped finger vase, its five-holder incised-scalloped edges; molded acanthus decoration connecting bowl to stepped base; outing; polychrome floral decorations.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, molding (forming), pearlware, underglazing

GUSN: 10735

Accession Number: 1992.592

Tea Bowl and Saucer

Small footed tea bowl, painted with profile portrait of Prince William V of Orange with "PWD5" inscribed below him on savor painted "PV OR" on bowl; with polychrome floral decoration.

Date: 1787-1788

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, polychrome, porcelain

GUSN: 10736

Accession Number: 1992.593

Small Baking Dishes

Two small oval baking dishes of reddish-brown color - modern day "redware" look.

Date: 20th century

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 10737

Accession Number: 1992.594

Jelly Mold

Earthenware jelly mold, small with brown and yellow mittled glaze.

Date: 1846-1858

Maker: unknown

Material: pottery (object genre), earthenware, glaze, enamel (fused coating), molding (forming)

GUSN: 10738

Accession Number: 1992.595

Cow Milk Pitcher

Pearlware milk pitcher in the form of a cow figure with calf; with polycrome sponged enamel deocration in blue, yellow and orange-brown; mounted on a base.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, overglazing, pearlware, polychrome, sponging

GUSN: 10739

Accession Number: 1992.596

Candlesnuffer

Scissor-style snuffer with levered automatic slide in the blade box; rests on three feet; cast out of iron (with steel blade?).

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10740

Accession Number: 1992.597

Purse

A Native American made brown velvet handbag, beaded design in red, yellow, blue, green, and white. Edged with red linen. Small pocket on outside underneath flaps.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), beads (pierced objects), linen (material), velvet (fabric weave), glass (material)

GUSN: 10741

Accession Number: 1932.2662

Pair of Mittens

Brown leather mitten with beaver fur trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, leather

GUSN: 10746

Accession Number: 1938.298AB

Stove

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 10748

Accession Number: 1995.515X

Frying Pan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 10749

Accession Number: 1995.515Y

Teakettle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 10750

Accession Number: 1995.515Z

Wheelbarrow

Toy wooden wheel barrel with single wheel

Date: 1876-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nails, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10751

Accession Number: 1995.516

Paper Collage

Paper flower on paper.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10752

Accession Number: 1995.469

Cutwork paper cross

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: cutwork, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 10753

Accession Number: 1995.470

Match Holder

Small container with hanging finial, hinged lid on oval mount with hook. Box has lacquered red, black, green and yellow plaid exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10754

Accession Number: 1995.479

Miniature Broom

Toy broom - wood handle, possible horse hair broom secured with wire and string

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: horsehair, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10755

Accession Number: 1995.450

Croquet set

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10756

Accession Number: 1995.451

Chair

Rattan frame with Japanese leather wallpaper upholstery.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10757

Accession Number: 1995.460.1

Chair

Rattan frame with Japanese leather wallpaper upholstery.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10758

Accession Number: 1995.460.2

Chair

Rattan frame with Japanese leather wallpaper upholstery.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10759

Accession Number: 1995.460.3

Chair

Rattan frame, with Japanese leather wallapaper upholstery.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, rattan, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 10760

Accession Number: 1995.460.4

Hostess apron with Frosty the Snowman theme. Red cotton hostess apron with four decorated pockets in front. With red and white striped apron string and edge. Pockets have multicolored printed Christmas decorations.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 10818

Accession Number: 1994.31

Gym Suit

Blue cotton short sleeve blouse with collar worn as top of gym suit, button down collar. Snaps down the front of garment.

Date: 1964-1967

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10819

Accession Number: 1994.35A

Gym Suit

Blue cotton bloomers with elastic waistband and leg openings, worn as bottom half of gym suit.

Date: 1964-1967

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10820

Accession Number: 1994.35B

Pair of Stockings

Pair of red stockings with stitched band at top. Name stitched in red thread at top. Seam stitched down back with red thread running from heel to top edge.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 10824

Accession Number: 1994.39AB

Undershirt

Peach cotton and wool blend undershirt. Tank-top style with straps. Vertical ribbing. Tapered band under bust and at bottom edge. Bound edge around top and on straps.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: Vanity Fair Mills (Manufacturer)

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 10826

Accession Number: 1994.40

Underwear Top

Peach, long tank/camisole. Matching top and bottom are the same pure silk and wool blend.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 10827

Accession Number: 1994.41A

Underwear Bottom

Peach underwear bottoms. Matching top and bottom are the same pure silk and wool blend.

Date: 20th Century

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 10828

Accession Number: 1994.41B

Card Table

Card table with printed baize top.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10829

Accession Number: 1994.42

Badge

Blue silk with "gilt" printed inscription.

Date: 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 10830

Accession Number: 1994.43

Dining Chair

Empire side chair. One of a set of dining chairs.

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 10831

Accession Number: 1994.46.1

Dining Chair

Empire side chair. One of a set of dining chairs.

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 10832

Accession Number: 1994.46.2

Dining Chair

Empire side chair. One of a set of dining chairs.

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 10833

Accession Number: 1994.46.3

Dining Chair

Empire side chair. One of a set of dining chairs.

Date: ca. 1818

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 10834

Accession Number: 1994.46.4

Commemorative cookie

Frosted gingerbread cookie shaped like Abraham Lincoln.

Date: 1994

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10835

Accession Number: 1994.48

Commemorative cookie

Frosted gingerbread cookie shaped like the masthead in the Little's collection, Lottie Thomas.

Date: 1994

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 10836

Accession Number: 1994.49

Candlesnuffer

Scissor-style resting on 3 feet (1 missing foot by right handle) with box on single blade, cast out of iron.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 10837

Accession Number: 1992.598

Candlesnuffer

Small brass scissor-style candlesnuffer resting on one foot under blade near box.

Date: 1700-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 10838

Accession Number: 1992.599

Candle Extinguisher

Small, tin cone-shaped candle extinguisher with finger loop, painted a brownish-burgundy color with tiny gold stars overall.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 10839

Accession Number: 1992.600

Candle Extinguisher

Small cone-shaped snuffer with ring handle, painted overall in deep red/burgandy with tiny yellow-gold stars.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 10840

Accession Number: 1992.601

Candle Entinguisher

Small cone-shaped extinguisher with rounded finial and L-shaped handle; incised line near base.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 10841

Accession Number: 1992.602

Tea Bowl and Saucer

Small; tin glazed; hand-painted decoration; male/female profile and initials; Dutch inscription on saucer with sun and moon; possibly commorating a marriage.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: enameling, glazing (coating), painting (coating), polychrome, tin (metal)

GUSN: 10842

Accession Number: 1992.603AB

Miniature Pot

Miniature pot; redware; black glaze to outside and rim; baluster shape; footed.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, glazing (coating), lead glaze, throwing (pottery technique)

GUSN: 10843

Accession Number: 1992.604

Redware Baking Cup

Small redware baking cup; unglazed exterior; brown lead glaze interior.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: redware, glazing (coating), lead glaze

GUSN: 10844

Accession Number: 1992.605

Cachepot

Blue and white cachepot or wine cooler. Handles on sides. Bottom of cachepot has been plugged.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 10845

Accession Number: 1996.66.1

Cachepot

Blue and white cachepot or wine cooler. Handles on sides. Bottom of cachepot has been plugged.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 10846

Accession Number: 1996.66.2

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