Historic New England

Rug

Small rug. Persian prayer type with bright colors.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 305585

Accession Number: 1949.34

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

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

Fireplace shovel

Wrought iron fireplace shovel with tulip-shaped pan and brass handle with ball finial.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 305645

Accession Number: 1958.374

Washstand

One-quarter-round washstand with one large and two small holes for toilet vessets, shelf with drawer ornamented with checked inlay. Shelf has half-circle inlay. Ogee apron and reeded legs.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 305646

Accession Number: 1958.376

Portable washstand

Portable washstand. Top folds open from center to reveal large hole to hold wash basin and two smaller holes for other vessels. Front cabinet door inlaid with swag and pendants; outline of door and tapered legs also inlaid. Brass handles with oval escutchions on each side for portability.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 305648

Accession Number: 1958.382

Needlework

Small rectangular needlework with chain stitch border surrounding a standing bird worked in chain stitch and cross stitch. Initials "M.A" worked in cross stitch are centered above the bird. Small blooms on vines sprout from each corner of the border. Plain weave linen ground. Silk thread. Evidence o...

Date: 1802

Maker: Probably Alley, Miriam, 1791- (Embroiderer)

GUSN: 305649

Accession Number: 1961.153.2

Tureen Tray

The tureen stand is oval in shape, with scrolled handle. The stand depicts Christ Church, Oxford in its central reserve.

Date: 1814-1830

Maker: Ridgway, John & William

Material: pearlware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 305707

Accession Number: 1931.158.2

Windsor chair

One of a pair of black painted Windsor chairs with 7 spindles. Second, 4th, and 6th spindles widened at top to form ovals. Bamboo turned legs and leg rails, incised saddle seat.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paint (coating)

GUSN: 305721

Accession Number: 1958.378.1

Cup

White porcelain handled cup. Gold painted rim and handle. Exterior floral and vine design.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 304366

Accession Number: 1993.546.1

Saucer

White porcelain saucer with a scalloped edge. Grooved floral interior. Gold painted rim and a gold floral decoration in the shape of a star.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 304367

Accession Number: 1993.546.2

Saucer

White porcelain saucer. Shanked interior and a gold gilded edge. Central floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 304369

Accession Number: 1940.61.2

Saucer

Blue transfer-print saucer. Decorated with birds flying and perched in a tree.

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304372

Accession Number: 1990.175.2

Plate

Earthenware mulberry transfer-printed plate with border of flowers, scrolls, and fruit surrounding scene of tiger emerging from flora (acanthus leaf) with Indian temple and hunter in background.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304378

Accession Number: 1993.445

Dessert Plate

Seventeen hand-painted porcelain plates with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304438

Accession Number: 1989.16.1-.17

Compote

Two hand-painted porcelain compotes with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304440

Accession Number: 1989.16.18-.19

Serving bowl with lid

Hand-painted porcelain bowl and lid with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Strap shaped lid handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304441

Accession Number: 1989.16.20AB-.22AB

Butter Dish

Hand-painted porcelain straight sided dish attached to plate with cover decorated with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Anthemion motif on knop. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304442

Accession Number: 1989.16.23AB

Sugar Bowl

Hand-painted porcelain sugar bowl with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Anthemion motif on knop and handles, scalloped rim. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304443

Accession Number: 1989.16.24AB

Cream Pitcher

Hand-painted porcelain cream pitcher with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Anthemion motif on handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304444

Accession Number: 1989.16.26

Teacup

Eighteen hand-painted porcelain teacups with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Animal figure on handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304445

Accession Number: 1989.16.27-.44

Coffee Cup

Two hand-painted porcelain coffee cups with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Scroll-shaped handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304446

Accession Number: 1989.16.45-.46

Saucer

Four hand-painted porcelain saucers with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304447

Accession Number: 1989.16.47-.50

Saucer

Eight hand-painted porcelain bowl-shaped saucers with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304448

Accession Number: 1989.16.51-.58

Saucer

Two hand-painted porcelain saucers with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304449

Accession Number: 1989.16.59-.60

Lid

Hand-painted porcelain lid with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Strap shaped lid handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304450

Accession Number: 1989.16.61

Saucer

Pink transfer-print saucer with a faceted interior. Chinese moss and rose design.

Maker: Allerton, Brough & Green (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 304454

Accession Number: 1934.496.2

Saucer

Blue and white earthenware saucer. Hand painted blue rim and floral design.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), hand-painted

GUSN: 304455

Accession Number: 1925.530.2

Saucer

White porcelain saucer. Faded pink rim. Faceted interior.

Maker: Belleek Porcelain Factory (Maker)

Material: porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 304457

Accession Number: 1934.548.2

Dessert Plate

Two hand-painted porcelain plates with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304458

Accession Number: 1989.16.81-.82

Saucer

Eighteen hand-painted porcelain saucers with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 304459

Accession Number: 1989.16.83-.100

Cup

White porcelain handled cup with shanked exterior. Gilt scalloped rim. Inner blue enamel border with a gilt foliate design. Blue and gold floral design on the shanked body and a husk chain border around the exterior rim. Gilt band around the base.

Maker: Possibly Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, gilding, enameling

GUSN: 304460

Accession Number: 1950.412.2

Cup

Black transfer-print pearlware handled cup. Transfer-printed interior floral border and exterior domestic scene with superimposed paint.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), pearlware, hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 304461

Accession Number: 1990.1361.2

Cup

Orange transfer-printed porcelain cup. Molded scroll handle. Interior floral border surrounding a central garden scene. Exterior body has a floral motif with medallions illustrating various domestic scenes. The transfer print has a superimposed hand painted layer.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: Hilditch & Son (Maker)

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, transfer printing

GUSN: 304462

Accession Number: 1949.116.2

Cup

Orange transfer-printed porcelain cup. Molded scroll handle. Interior floral border surrounding a central garden scene. Exterior body has a floral motif with medallions illustrating various domestic scenes. The transfer print has a superimposed hand painted layer.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: Hilditch & Son (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, hand-painted

GUSN: 304464

Accession Number: 1949.116.4

Cup

Orange transfer-printed porcelain cup. Molded scroll handle. Interior floral border surrounding a central garden scene. Exterior body has a floral motif with medallions illustrating various domestic scenes. The transfer print has a superimposed hand painted layer.

Maker: Hilditch & Son (Maker)

Material: hand-painted, porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 304465

Accession Number: 1949.116.7

Cup

Porcelain tea bowl. Pink painted rim. Interior chain border and an exterior floral motif.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, enameling

GUSN: 304466

Accession Number: 1928.647.2

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