Historic New England

Fire bucket

Cylindrical form with straight sides curving into base. Leather covered rope handle attached to two rings at rim. Hand stitched throughout. Marked "H.G. OTIS./ 1834" in faded gold paint. Body painted in bronze green.

Date: ca. 1834

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, iron (metal), leather, painting (coating)

GUSN: 17208

Accession Number: 1928.10

Wine Glass

Cylindrical form w/ circular base surmounted by thick pear-shaped stem and goblet w/ nine-sided base and circular rim.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17209

Accession Number: 1928.472

Fireplace shovel

Iron shaft w/ brass finial w/ baluster shape topped by ball. Incised rings on brass. Rectangular wrought iron shovel attached to shaft w/ 2 rivets.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 17210

Accession Number: 1928.1195

Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Walter Otis (1776-1814)

Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Walter Otis (1776-1814) (Nancy Bourne, who died 1814 in Matanzas, Cuba). Nathaniel Otis, her husband, was son of Gen. Joseph Otis. Oval surround. Three-quarter view of woman with brown hair dressed with pearls. White neo-classical dress with rosebud at decollatage. She is ...

Date: 1801

Maker: Johnston, John, 1753-1818 (Maker)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 17211

Accession Number: 1929.65

Wash basin

Basin with deep bowl, flared rim, and high footed base. White body with blue transfer print decoration. Elaborate floral border on interior rim, Boston State House and Boston Common with cows printed on body.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Attributed to John Rogers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 17212

Accession Number: 1929.72.2

Pitcher

Pitcher, molded globular body with flat circular bottom and short footed base. Body terminates in wide curvilinear spouted mouth. Elongated strap-type handle at back ending near foot in a tri-lobe terminus and decorated with a diaper pattern. White body with blue transfer print decoration of the Bo...

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: Attributed to John Rogers & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 17213

Accession Number: 1929.72.1

Copy machine

Rectangular box w/ brass braces on corners. Brass escutcheon plate and presentation plate on lid of same shape, rectangular w/ canted corners. Hinged lid. Brass bale handles on ends. Inside are detachable crank and bound book of pink paper.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: Middleton, N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 17214

Accession Number: 1929.318

Hand towel

Rectangular linen towel with hand-hemmed ends; off white color; hand woven in diaper pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 17215

Accession Number: 1929.1566

Tumbler

Blown glass tumbler w/ straight sides which flare out from base. Sides are thicker at base. Base is ground-- smooth basal rim and stippled bottom.

Date: 1750 -1760

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17216

Accession Number: 1930.344A

Wine Coaster

Circular form with low straight sides. Black background; floral pattern painted in pinks, greens, reds, and white, over gold. In imitation of oriental lacquerwork. Green baize glued to bottoms.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17217

Accession Number: 1931.309

Wine Coaster

Circular form with low straight sides. Black background; floral pattern painted in pinks, greens, reds, and white, over gold. In imitation of oriental lacquerwork. Green baize glued to bottoms.

Date: 1805-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: papier mâché, wool (textile)

GUSN: 17218

Accession Number: 1931.310

Decanter w/ stopper

Mold blown w/ engraving; bell-shaped form. Flutes cut at neck extend down onto shoulders in petal effect. Two bands of incised rings over flutes. Faceted lip. Short flutes at base. Polished off pontil mark on bottom. Scalloped edge stopper has parallel grooved cut on each side forming "quilted" patt...

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 17219

Accession Number: 1931.587

The Gleaning Girl: La Jeune Glorieuse

Painting entitled "The Gleaning Girl: La Jeune Glorieuse" at base; girl is shown in half-length standing position. She is holding bundle of wheat on head with left arm and hat flung over right arm. Right background contains landscape of field of threshed wheat. After a print.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 17220

Accession Number: 1931.1251

Sappho

Painting entitled "Sappho" at base of surround. Figure is shown half length sitting position, 3/4 view in torso and shown profile of her face. She is dressed in thin off-white tunic, elaborate hair style with flower and leaves.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), oil paint (paint), reverse painting on glass (image-making)

GUSN: 17221

Accession Number: 1931.1252

Pier Table

Pier table. Marble, mahogany veneer, various secondary woods, ormolu mounts. Rectangular base rests directly on floor with D-shaped cut out supports two plain columns with brass mounts in front and rear pilaster which have molding but no brass. Brass mounts are decorated with bands of cross-hatchi...

Date: 1815-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneer, marble (rock)

GUSN: 17222

Accession Number: 1931.1310

Coaster

Shallow, circular forms w/ straight sides. Interior is painted black. Exterior has floral designs in black, gold and red hand-painted on black ground. Weld-construction; side of the coaster have two seams.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tinning

GUSN: 17223

Accession Number: 1932.294A

Coaster

Shallow, circular forms w/ straight sides. Interior is painted black. Exterior has floral designs in black, gold and red hand-painted on black ground. Weld-construction; side of the coaster have two seams.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), painting (coating), tinning

GUSN: 17224

Accession Number: 1932.294B

Engraving

View of State Street with large fire at right. Large crowd in front of the Old State House. Burning house may be Joseph Barrell's house. Allegorical figure in center with shield on which is written "PROTECTION". Mahogany frame has band of stringing.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: Hancock, N. (Maker) Hill, Samuel (Printer)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 17225

Accession Number: 1932.518

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon. Pointed oval handle with as scroll motif. Long oval bowl.

Date: 1852-1854

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16823

Accession Number: 1969.652.4

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon. Pointed oval handle with as scroll motif. Long oval bowl.

Date: 1852-1854

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16824

Accession Number: 1969.652.5

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of six. Silver demitasse spoon. Pointed oval handle with as scroll motif. Long oval bowl.

Date: 1852-1854

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16825

Accession Number: 1969.652.6

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon. Fiddle handle with pointed shoulders. Pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1815-1825

Maker: Stodder & Frobisher (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16826

Accession Number: 1969.653.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Upturned pointed handle with a beading pattern. Oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16827

Accession Number: 1969.654.2

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Pointed handle with a twisted shaft. Shovel shaped bowl with scalloped edges. Bright cut floral and foliate design.

Date: 1848-1865

Maker: Bailey & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 16828

Accession Number: 1969.657.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Geometric pattern on the handle. Oval bowl.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16829

Accession Number: 1969.658.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Geometric pattern on the handle. Oval bowl.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16830

Accession Number: 1969.658.3

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Sailboat handle with a twisted stem. Oval bowl.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16831

Accession Number: 1969.720.2

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Sailboat handle with a twisted stem. Oval bowl.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16832

Accession Number: 1969.720.3

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Sailboat handle with a twisted stem. Oval bowl.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16833

Accession Number: 1969.720.4

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Greek key design with a shovel bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16834

Accession Number: 1969.3653.2

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a downturned pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16835

Accession Number: 1970.272.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: Lincoln & Reed (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16836

Accession Number: 1970.273.2

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 16837

Accession Number: 1970.331.2

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), stamping (forming)

GUSN: 16838

Accession Number: 1970.331.3

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 16839

Accession Number: 1970.331.4

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 16840

Accession Number: 1970.331.5

Fruit Knife

One of a set of six. Silver fruit knife with a mother of pearl handle and a pointed blade. Stamped floral band around the midsection.

Date: 1880-1895

Maker: Landers, Frary & Clark (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 16841

Accession Number: 1970.331.6

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16842

Accession Number: 1970.65.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16843

Accession Number: 1970.65.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16844

Accession Number: 1970.65.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16845

Accession Number: 1970.65.5

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Palmer & Bachelders (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16846

Accession Number: 1970.65.6

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with a pointed oval handle and a rounded blade. Olive pattern.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16847

Accession Number: 1971.1886.2

Dinner Knife

One of a set of six. Silver dinner knife with a pointed oval handle and a rounded blade. Olive pattern.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16848

Accession Number: 1971.1886.3

Dinner Knife

Oval handle; rounded blade.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: olive (fruit), olive (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16849

Accession Number: 1971.1886.4

Dinner Knife

Oval handle; rounded blade.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: olive (fruit), olive (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16850

Accession Number: 1971.1886.5

Dinner Knife

Oval handle; rounded blade.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: olive (fruit), olive (wood), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 16851

Accession Number: 1971.1886.6

Salad Fork

Silver salad fork with a rounded handle and four tines. Tuscan pattern.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: Rogers Brothers (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16852

Accession Number: 1971.1087.2

Dinner Fork

One of a set of five. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines. Tuscan pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16853

Accession Number: 1971.1087.4

Dinner Fork

One of a set of five. Silver dinner fork with an upturned oval handle and four tines. Tuscan pattern.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 16854

Accession Number: 1971.1087.5

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