Historic New England

Sugar Tongs

Teardrop shaped finger holes extended to circular pivot hinges with repousse rondelle. Double hinge used to conceal joint. Long, straight narrow shanks. Leaf shaped tips.

Date: 1863

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12075

Accession Number: 1971.1430

Covered Vegetable Dish

An oval or elliptical dish with geometric machine stamped border on a flat rim.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: impressing, stamping (forming), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12076

Accession Number: 1971.1432A

Vegetable Dish Lid

Conforming domed lid is beaded around the upper edge.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12077

Accession Number: 1971.1432B

Vegetable Dish Finial

Removable finial has the same geometric border and a handle that is of artichoke form composed of ivy leaves.

Date: 1854-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stamping (forming), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12078

Accession Number: 1971.1432C

Tray

Oblong shaped body with "vintage" repousse motifs on the rim. it has a dished bottom.

Date: 1887 +

Maker: Lawrence B. Smith Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12079

Accession Number: 1971.1434

Wine Coaster

Circular form with mahogany bottom, turned with concentric rings. A circular, everted and molded edge with gadrooned curved rim. Sides splayed to the foot. A green baize is glued to the bottom.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: baize, gadrooning, mahogany (wood), molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12080

Accession Number: 1971.1437.1

Wine Coaster

Circular form with mahogany bottom, turned with concentric rings. A circular, everted and molded edge with gadrooned curved rim. Sides splayed to the foot. A green baize is glued to the bottom.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: baize, gadrooning, mahogany (wood), molding (forming), wool (textile)

GUSN: 12081

Accession Number: 1971.1437.2

Plate

Circular plate with a raised and everted rim. The edges are embossed with uneven reeding. It has a dished bottom.

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (Maker)

Material: embossing, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12082

Accession Number: 1971.1438

Spoon Tray

Tray is oblong in form. Uneven gadrooning molding. Reticulated interlaced pattern, on straight sides. Four ball feet. It has a removable mahogany bottom based with green baize.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: baize, gadrooning, mahogany (wood), reticulation, sterling silver, wool (textile), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12083

Accession Number: 1971.1439AB

Covered Vegetable Dish Stand

Four part serving dish. A) Oval stand with four flattened ball feet. Pierced sides in double rows of vertical slits. Sides cant outward. Flat, shaped scrolled handles at ends.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12084

Accession Number: 1971.1429A

Shawl

Iridescent white over purple silk ground; purple damask weave; very large floral border; slightly smaller floral motifs in body; purple and white hand-tied fringe; very large square.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 12085

Accession Number: 1993.348

Shawl

Peach silk (rayon?); long rectangle; painted at ends with swirling pattern of apricot circles and orange pumpkins outlined in glitter (tarnished).

Date: 1920 ?-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), glitter, rayon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12086

Accession Number: 1993.349

Flat rectangular tin body, painted black. It has a folded over top edge, and a molded bead running across the top third. A circular hole at the lower third with spring-like circular cover, to receive a stove pipe.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 12087

Accession Number: 1971.929B

Goblet

Mold-blown pressed glass goblets have a plain circular foot with a polished pontil. The center knopped stem is hexagonal, swelling into six "thumbprinted" facets at the base of the bowl, with six circular facets above.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 12088

Accession Number: 1971.1184.2

Champagne Glass

Molded colorless glass body. Shallow circular bowl with slightly flared rim. Tapered stem, bulbous knop and a flat circular foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 12089

Accession Number: 1971.1311.2

Champagne Glass

Molded colorless glass body. Shallow circular bowl with slightly flared rim. Tapered stem, bulbous knop and a flat circular foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 12090

Accession Number: 1971.1311.3

Vegetable Dish Lid

Four part serving dish. B) Conforming shaped lid with broad rim and slightly molded upper edge.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12091

Accession Number: 1971.1429B

Vegetable Dish

Four part serving dish. C) Conforming oval liner with a wide rim. Inset with a small ring handles at the ends.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12092

Accession Number: 1971.1429C

Vegetable Dish

Four part serving dish. D) Removable ornate berry-type finial that fits into a socket on the lid.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (Maker) Gorham Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12093

Accession Number: 1971.1429D

Syrup Pitcher

Bulbous round form with a ring at midpoint. Straight neck with spout. Handle attached at mid-ring and top of neck wrapped in rattan.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. (Maker)

Material: rattan, white metal

GUSN: 12094

Accession Number: 1971.1442A

Syrup Pitcher Lid

Bulbous round form with a ring at midpoint. Straight neck with spout. Handle attached at mid-ring and top of neck wrapped in rattan.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. (Maker)

Material: rattan, white metal

GUSN: 12095

Accession Number: 1971.1442B

Candlesnuffer

Circular scissor handles and a round domed cover over a pivot. Snuffer rests on three shaped peg legs.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12096

Accession Number: 1971.1444.1-3

Snuffer Tray

Oblong shape with uneven gadrooning on the edges. Dished molded bottom. Upturned ends.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12097

Accession Number: 1971.1445.1-2

Tray

Oval shape with even gadrooning on the everted rim. Dished bottom and four ball feet.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12098

Accession Number: 1971.1446

Bowl

Rococco revival hemispherical bowl with 12 uneven flutes, each flute conforming with the pedestal foot. Rim is draping and downturned. 10 of the flutes are machine engraved with vertical floral patterns. The two remaining flutes, which are wider in size, are engraved with a larger floral pattern.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12099

Accession Number: 1971.1447

Dinner Bell

Mushroom finial handle with one turned ring. The bell is dome shaped. Machine engraved/ Bright cut floral pattern near the rim of the bell and and threaded rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, engraving (printing process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12100

Accession Number: 1971.1448

Water Pitcher

Pear shaped form with a molded rim. Owl mask below the spout. Molded handle and foot.

Date: 1917

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12101

Accession Number: 1971.1449

Trivet

Flat oval shaped trivet is engraved in a "vintage" pattern. Outer edge is scalloped. Bars with small castors extends the form.

Date: 1904-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12102

Accession Number: 1971.1450

Condiment Dish Stand

Circular forms with a shaped flat open handle attached at the base of the straight reticulated sides. Four flattened ball feet.

Date: ca. 1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12103

Accession Number: 1971.1452.1-2

Sugar Bowl

Open sugar bowl with a machine border. 2-handled circular body based on Greek crater. Molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. Wide reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handles with out-turned tips and a gilt washed interior.

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12104

Accession Number: 1971.1453.1

Petticoat

Black silk taffeta; self-waisted; hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket at left side; very deep pleated hem.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 12105

Accession Number: 1993.350.1

Creamer

Open creamer with a machine border and a wide circular lip. It has a molded base edged with uneven gadrooning. The bulbous body in a modified crater form with reeding with stippling and plain band engraved "R". Flat molded C-shaped handle opposite a shaped curvilinear spouted mouth and with a gilt w...

Date: ca. 1868

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: gadrooning, wash technique, gilding, sterling silver, stipple engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12106

Accession Number: 1971.1453.2

Petticaot

Black silk and wool; narrow waistband lined with silk twill hook and eye closure in center back placket; linen pocket in seam at left and another patch pocket at knee left; deep pleated hem lined with linen.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12107

Accession Number: 1993.350.2

Covered Bowl

A) Bulbous round bowl. Engraved floral decoration on side includes: iris, dogwood and plum. Single molding on the rim. B) Lid with a small loop handle of steel.

Date: dated 4/26/1881

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 12108

Accession Number: 1971.1454AB

Fruit Basket

Oblong form. Molded base with band of ribs. Sides canted outward. Hairpin-shaped spindles attached to gadrooned edge of base. Flat handle comprised of three bands conjoined by balls and rectangular plate at top. Rim bordered with applied bosses with uneven gadrooning around concentric turned rings; ...

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 12109

Accession Number: 1971.1455

Undershirt

Light tan silk knit; deep V-neck edged with broad band of crocheted lace threaded at top with grosgrain ribbon with bow center front; armholes edged with narrow band of ribbon-threaded lace with bow or shoulder.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12110

Accession Number: 1993.351

Undershirt

Peach silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12111

Accession Number: 1993.352

Undershirt

Pale green silk knit; deep V-neck; peach crocheted lace ruffles around neck and armholes threaded with grosgrain ribbon (ribbon forms drawstring at neck; gathered at shoulder with moire grosgrain bow).

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, knitting (process), lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12112

Accession Number: 1993.353

Nightgown

White cotton; narrow band collar with scalloped embroidered edge; deep pointed embroidered collar attached over front yoke; embroidered band across front yoke; five mother of pearl buttons in center front placket; long sleeves gathered to narrow, embroidered cuff.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, scalloping

GUSN: 12113

Accession Number: 1993.354

Nut Dish

Uneven gadrooned rim on a slightly upturned mouth. Reticulated sides atop a spherical concaving bowl. Dish rests on three ball feet.

Date: 1900-1908

Maker: Towle Silversmiths (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), gadrooning, impressing, reticulation, sterling silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 12114

Accession Number: 1971.1456.1-2

Vendor's Apron

Navy blue canvas; divided patch pocket across bottom; white cotton twill tape waistband extending into ties.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, cotton (textile), stitching, painting (coating)

GUSN: 12115

Accession Number: 1993.355

Fan

Bamboo sticks and guards covered in gilt; gilt and silver flower-tipped branch appliqued to guards; red lace leaf with chiffon top painted with cherubs and flowers in ivory, pink and blue; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), bamboo (material), brass (alloy), carving (processes), chiffon, lace (needlework), mother of pearl, painting (coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12116

Accession Number: 1993.356

Wine Cup

Small rice bowl shaped two-handled cup. Decorated with four cartouches on sides surrounding four small Chinese genre scenes. Scrolled cast handles applied to the sides.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 12117

Accession Number: 1971.1459

Fan

Pieced and carved ebonized sandalwood sticks and guards; large; black silk chiffon leaf embroidered with insects amd floral trail in gold metallic thread and sequins; black metal rivet and ring; shell washer.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), chiffon, staining, ebony (color), embroidering, metal, thread, metallic (color attribute), piercing, sandalwood (wood), sequins (spangles), shell (animal material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12118

Accession Number: 1993.357

Fan

Pierced brown wood sticks amd guards; white goose feather painted on one side with oriental figures and flowers in gold, red, blue, and green; on reverse flowers only, same colors; feathers tipped with peacock eyes; brass rivet and ring with aqua, white, and purple silk tassel.

Date: 1855-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), feather (material), geese, painting (coating), peafowl, piercing, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 12119

Accession Number: 1993.358

Fan

Ebonized sandalwood guards with bamboo sticks; gold-painted foliate trail carved on sticks and guards; large black satin leaf embroidered with butterflies and scroll motif in gold metallic thread and sequins; brass rivet, washer and ring.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes), embroidering, thread, metallic (color attribute), painting (coating), sandalwood (wood), satin, sequins (spangles), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12120

Accession Number: 1993.359

Fan

Black lacquered bamboo sticks and guards painted with oriental scenes and motifs in silver paint; leaf of black silk over paper; brass rivet and ring with black silk tassle.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), brass (alloy), lacquering, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 12121

Accession Number: 1993.360

Fan

Carved ivory sticks and guards; small black satin leaf appliqued with white linen lace; black satin appliqued to back of sticks to show through carving; brass rivet and ring with mother of pearl washer.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), linen (material), mother of pearl, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 12122

Accession Number: 1993.361

Bonnet

Padded bonnet of yellow plaid on blue ground. Pleated row of same fabric edges back of hood part of bonnet. A gathered ruffle at bottom. Ties are green and white ribbon as is bow at back. Lined with pale pink cotton.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 12123

Accession Number: 1993.362

Sewing Basket Lid

A slightly domed lid with straight sides. The underside of the lid has a multi-colored painted wicker forming a starlike pattern in the center with green and tan concentric circular bands radiating from it.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), straw (plant material), wicker, weaving

GUSN: 11972

Accession Number: 1971.1680B

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