Historic New England

Creamer

Of colored glass and squat boat-like form. It conforms in pattern to the sugar bowl- scallop-edge sides and arched ends. It has a broad notched spout and a single "C" shaped handle, with an additional hobstar device and cane pattern under the spout.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 11600

Accession Number: 1986.555.3

Cup

Of cylindrical form, with slightly canted sides and a recessed conforming footring. It has "C" shaped handles and is decorated with a medium blue band below the interior rim. It is glazed in blue-gray.

Date: 1955-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11601

Accession Number: 1986.565.2-4

Plate

Of circular form with a molded scroll pattern at the rim. It has a flat, circular face and a cylindrical footring. The sloping sides and face are decorated with transfers (decals) of sepia-tone Chrysanthemums. Some petals are highlighted with hand painted purple and yellow. The rim edge has a gilt b...

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11602

Accession Number: 1986.568.2

Dinner Plate

Of circular form, molded with a bell-flower wreath edge on a gadrooned rim sloping to circular face. The plate transfer is printed in red with a scene of the schoolhouse at Groton School.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11603

Accession Number: 1986.571.2

Dinner Plate

Of circular form, molded with a bell-flower wreath edge on a gadrooned rim sloping to circular face. The plate transfer is printed in red with a scene of Hundred House at Groton School.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11604

Accession Number: 1986.571.3

Dinner Plate

Of circular form, molded with a bell-flower wreath edge on a gadrooned rim sloping to circular face. The plate transfer is printed in red with a scene of Brooks House at Groton School.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11605

Accession Number: 1986.571.4

Dinner Plate

Of circular form, molded with a bell-flower wreath edge on a gadrooned rim sloping to circular face. The plate transfer is printed in red with a scene of the Chapel at Groton School.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: creamware, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11606

Accession Number: 1986.571.5

Stirrer

Of uncolored glass in rod form with a ball-shaped tip.

Date: 1940-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11607

Accession Number: 1986.572.2

Saucer

A saucer with a shallow well, slightly scalloped gilded edge and a fluted rim. It is decorated with transfer printed stylized blue flowers.

Date: 1941-1970

Maker: Rosina (Maker)

Material: bone china, transfer printing, porcelain

GUSN: 11608

Accession Number: 1986.579B

Vase

The vase has a circular open mouth with a flat edge on a sloping neck. It has rounded broad shoulders that taper to a narrow circular flat base. It is hand-decorated with a polychrome floral design, striped banding, dot, and zig zag pattern at the foot. It has a reddish-buff colored body with underg...

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), lead (metal), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 11609

Accession Number: 1986.581

Desk

Tambour desk.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: Attributed to Boardman, Langley, 1774-1833 (Cabinetmaker)

GUSN: 11610

Accession Number: 1942.1355

Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Secretary desk and bookcase. Mahogany, birch top and bottom, white pine and other secondary wood. Scrolled pediment topped by three flame finials surmount bookcase. Outermost two finials rest on fluted plinths. Carved decorative pinwheel at center of pediment. Ogee moldings on bookcase doors. ...

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: Possibly Toppan, Abner, Mr. (Maker)

Material: cherry (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 11611

Accession Number: 1942.1200

Side Chair

Set with 1942.1213-1215

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11612

Accession Number: 1942.1216

Easy Chair

Pad feet. Flame stitch upholstery.

Date: 1735-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 11613

Accession Number: 1942.1220

Bedstead

Accession book: "Four poster bed with tester frame cover"

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11614

Accession Number: 1955.141

Desk on Frame

Fall front desk on frame. Hard maple, soft maple, and butternut with white pine and other secondary wood. Fall-front opens to reveal central door flanked by applied columns. Four pigeonholes with shaped cornices flank each side of central door and surmount two tiers of drawers with reverse-curve ...

Date: 1730-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11615

Accession Number: 1975.44

Table

Drop leaf table. Mahogany, birch hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular top with two semicircular leaves. Leaves fold out to form circular top. Top and leaves each constructed of a single board. Single large block in each corner of top wood-pinned to frame. Rests on cabr...

Date: 1745-1775

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11616

Accession Number: 1976.233

Side Chair

Charles III side chair, cane seat and back.

Maker: unknown

Material: caning

GUSN: 11617

Accession Number: 1920.243

Sander

It has a flaring circular rim on a deeply dished top. It is pierced with a star pattern on a waisted mid-section and a flaring molded circular base. The bottom is covered with light brown cotton fabric.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11618

Accession Number: 1986.584

Pitcher

Of colorless glass, with a wide shaped spout and rim on a bulbous, paneled body. It has a circular footring, molded on the underside with a sunburst pattern. It also has an applied "C" shaped handle.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: A. H. Heisey & Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11619

Accession Number: 1986.588

Cordial Glass

Of colorless glass in a four part goblet form with a deep bowl. It has patterns of lozenges, miters and diamonds overlaping on a squared stem with faceted knop and circular foot.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11620

Accession Number: 1986.591

Dish

Of colorless glass, in a circular shallow saucer-like shape with a sawtooth scalloped rim on densely patterned body of "hobstars", "fan" "stippled triangles" and "cane" pentagons.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, cutting (dividing), glass (material)

GUSN: 11621

Accession Number: 1986.599

Butter Knife

Shaped, flattened blade on an arched tapered handle stem with upturned rounded end. It is molded with a lobed edge shell device and scrolls.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11622

Accession Number: 1986.603

Carving Fork

Handles of natural, varigated horn and a steel cap at the tip, silver ring at the neck patterned with an egg and dart motif. It has two tines and a hinged guard at the neck. It has a folding pronged stand.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 11623

Accession Number: 1986.604.2

Knife Steel

Handles of natural, varigated horn and a steel cap at the tip, silver ring at the neck patterned with an egg and dart motif. Long tapered steel head.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 11624

Accession Number: 1986.604.3

Plate

A white circular form, with canted, scalloped molded rim with bellflowers and decorated with pink and green rose sprays.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Haviland, Charles Field, 1878-1891 (Maker)

Material: porcelain, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11625

Accession Number: 1986.567

Pie Server

A flattened, spade-shaped blade with notched shoulders. It has a bright cut with crossed olive branches. The handle has a molded edge and pointed upturned terminal with a molded scroll and olive leaf patterned reserve enclosing the engraved initial.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11626

Accession Number: 1986.608

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair. Rosewood grained. Floral stenciled crest rail and gold pinstriping. shaped yoke crest spindle back; unstained arms; scrolled seat. Rests on turned splayed legs,

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood), stenciling

GUSN: 11627

Accession Number: 1986.619

Hand Mirror

A dark-stained wood frame with an ovoid handle. It has a circular top that holds a beveled edged mirrored plate. There is a cherry stained liner. It has a simple form.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: mirrors, walnut (wood), glass (material)

GUSN: 11628

Accession Number: 1986.620

Miniature Table

A rectangular molded top with a hinged rounded corners and leaves, a straight skirt, tapering turned and incised with bands.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 11629

Accession Number: 1986.621

Town or Studio Bed

A shaped and molded paneled headboard, enclosed by a frame, and heightened with light bevel striping with tapering square feet.

Date: 1935-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11630

Accession Number: 1986.626

Bookcase

Of rectangular form with a molded gallery of four shelves and a raised panel at the apron. It had ogee molding on three sides of the top and an overhanging "lip" or cornice, and it sits on casters.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer

GUSN: 11631

Accession Number: 1986.633

Hook

Long, shaved, unpainted upright with a hook at the end. Two cut out nails are in place on the upright post.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), shaving (process)

GUSN: 11421

Accession Number: 1992.369

Crane

A very small crane with a long tapered arm, having a hook at one end on a tapered rectangular post with cylindrical ends for B & C pintels. They have a key-like shape.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11422

Accession Number: 1992.370A-C

Cutting Board

A rough hewn semi-circular piece of wood with a tab at one side.

Date: 1700-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11423

Accession Number: 1992.374

Ball Feet on Trestles

A pair of ball feet on trestles. Rear support is "J" shaped. The ball feet and four of the trestles have the remains of original blue paint. The turned and incised front ball feet are on a rectangular board with "boot jack" like end support with a "V" cut.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), incising, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 11424

Accession Number: 1992.372AB

Teapot

Of bulbous, squat form with a compressed shoulder and shaped spout. It has a "C" shaped handle with scooped apex and flared collar and rim. The circular cover has a conical knop. Glazed brown over a white body. Also the shoulders are decorated with a gilt band with meander below with crest medallion...

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 11425

Accession Number: 1992.375AB

Spoon

A long, tapered, arched handle pierced with a hanging hole with a slightly round, shallow bowl.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood)

GUSN: 11426

Accession Number: 1992.376

Plates

Each is of circular form, slightly concave with a double line incised edge and slanted sides with circular footing. The lower sides are incised with concentric rings.

Date: 1775-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, treenware

GUSN: 11427

Accession Number: 1992.377A-H

Hanging Cupboard

A rectangular case with conforming butterfly hinged door that was originally built in. There are no shelves and the back of the door has two heavy cleats.

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11428

Accession Number: 1992.378

Trade Sign

Farmers trade sign advertising eggs, with a carved wood chicken in profile. It is lettered on both sides in black paint. An eye-hook is attached to the chicken at the upper center, with a wire threaded through it. A red ribbon, to suggest a tail, was tied to a nail on the chicken's back; a second na...

Date: 1930-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11429

Accession Number: 1992.379

Trunk

Of rectangular form with a slightly domed lid, covered in beige canvas with wood and iron bracing and strapping. The iron hasps are marked.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, iron (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11430

Accession Number: 1992.380

Hooked Rug Runner

A very long, narrow runner hooked in polychrome wool in a repeated foliate scroll design on a varregated brown and tan ground. It follows the contours of the scrolls and is bound in green cotton tape.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hooking, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11431

Accession Number: 1992.381

Coverlet

An almost square form, with the linen top a deep indigo dyed resist pattern of an intricate flowering vine. The reverse is in beige cotton, printed with red diamond-diaper patterned stripes alternating with red and white wine patterned stripes. The field is quilted with overall diamond pattern with...

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material), printing (process), quilting, resist dyeing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11432

Accession Number: 1992.382

Rug

A section of a striped rug woven with beige cotton and madder, purple and green wool warp and variously printed and rolled cotton fabric weft- painted an umber and stenciled with pineapples and foliate devices in red, green and black.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stenciling, wool (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11433

Accession Number: 1992.383

Portable Desk

Of rectangular form with dovetail construction and brass bail handles at each end. A hinged lid opens to a hinged writing surface, sectioned tray and storage compartments.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 11434

Accession Number: 1992.384

Laundry Basket

An oval form with a wide rim over straight tapering sides and flared conforming foot.

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 11435

Accession Number: 1992.385

Gathering Basket

A deep, round form with a heavy wrapped rim and shaped arched swing handle, which pivots on iron bolts and projecting mounts. The base is reinforced with wide splints and is inverted a bit, and is stamped at the base.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 11436

Accession Number: 1992.386

Coffin Box

A small wood, red and gold painted, box in the shape of a coffin. There are incised decorations on the top and one side. The box is joined with different sized nails, most are square-headed. The angling of the coffin sides are created by making partial cuts in two side panels, and bending and nailin...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), nailing, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11437

Accession Number: 1992.387AB

Candle Dipping Stick

A group of tapering, shaved wood sticks used for dipping candles. Each is slightly different and some have carved knobs at the end.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: shaving (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 11438

Accession Number: 1992.388

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