Historic New England

Dinner plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18921

Accession Number: 1998.1087.6

Dinner plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18922

Accession Number: 1998.1087.7

Dinner plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18923

Accession Number: 1998.1087.8

Luncheon plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18924

Accession Number: 1998.1087.9

Luncheon plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18925

Accession Number: 1998.1087.10

Dessert plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18926

Accession Number: 1998.1087.11

Dessert plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18927

Accession Number: 1998.1087.12

Dessert plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18928

Accession Number: 1998.1087.13

Dessert plate

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18929

Accession Number: 1998.1087.14

Cup and saucer

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18930

Accession Number: 1998.1087.15AB

Cup and saucer

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18931

Accession Number: 1998.1087.16AB

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18932

Accession Number: 1998.1087.17

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18933

Accession Number: 1998.1087.18

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18934

Accession Number: 1998.1087.19

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18935

Accession Number: 1998.1087.20

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18936

Accession Number: 1998.1087.21

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18937

Accession Number: 1998.1087.22

Cup

Part of dinner set. Ironstone decorated w/ blueberry and floral transfer printed border; several objects in set have chain-like relief pattern along edges.

Date: 1875-1907

Maker: Dunn, Bennett & Co. (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing

GUSN: 18938

Accession Number: 1998.1087.23

Peel

Wrought iron peel, many-sided ball at end of handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19089

Accession Number: 1998.879

Ash remover

Wrought iron ash remover w/ ringed handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19090

Accession Number: 1998.880

Fork

Three-tined fork, curve at tip of handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 19091

Accession Number: 1998.881

Cast-iron cooking range, model Empire Crawford Royal 1905. Silver trim and cast-iron foliate and scrollwork throughout. Seven burner openings on top. Central oven door. Wide skirt and cabriole legs beneath.

Date: 1905

Maker: Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19092

Accession Number: 1998.882

Waffle iron

Cast iron waffle iron. Base frame has 2 side handles. Waffle iron fits in frame w/ 2 pegs and flips over. Iron opens on hinge. Inside divided into 4 patterns, circular pegs, square pegs, triangular pegs and long rays.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19093

Accession Number: 1998.883

Mixing bowl

Mixing bowl w/ wire handle; blue glazed interior; incised geometric design around body; black wooden grip on handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, incising

GUSN: 19094

Accession Number: 1998.884

Pie fork

Pie fork, 2 iron prongs joined at wooden handle; curved prongs.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19095

Accession Number: 1998.885

Kettle

Tin kettle w/ black wooden peg on lid and wooden handle piece. Movable handle connected behind spout and on other side of lid. Curved handle joined by turned wood. Domed top of kettle, straight curved sides.

Date: 1905-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19096

Accession Number: 1998.886AB

Teapot

Porcelain teapot w/ wire handle; blue and white oriental floral decoration around waist; blue-swirled banding around rim and lid; brown band around bottom.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19097

Accession Number: 1998.887AB

Hot plate

Cast iron hot plate, circular, divided into 6 sections, decorated w/ scrolled cutwork. Backside has 3 ridges along edge and central peg to fit into groove on stove. Plate rests above stove surface to warm. Chrome glaze on edges.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Possibly Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19098

Accession Number: 1998.888

Iron

One of three flat irons. One angled bottom edge. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19099

Accession Number: 1998.889.1

Iron

One of three flat irons. One angled bottom edge. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19100

Accession Number: 1998.889.2

Iron

One of three flat irons. Each iron has 2 holes in center for handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 19101

Accession Number: 1998.889.3

Iron handle

Detachable wooden handle for 3 flat irons. Curved. Handle has wooden knob on bottom which, when pulled, releases handle.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19102

Accession Number: 1998.890

Coal hod

Coal hod. Bucket w/ spout shaped lip and small handle on back side. Diagonal stripes shaped outside.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19103

Accession Number: 1998.891.1

Coal shovel

Coal shovel. Hollow handle, hole at tip. Shovel base scalloped at back.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 19104

Accession Number: 1998.891.2

Basket

Wooden basket w/ wire handle and wooden hand grip. 1/4 bushel size.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19105

Accession Number: 1998.892

Woodbin

Painted wooden box. Yellow paint. Two planks at each side. Sides fastened w/ 3" wide vertical planks. Roughly hewn.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19106

Accession Number: 1998.893

Dish towel

Dish towel. Plain white cotton weave.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19107

Accession Number: 1998.894

Dish towel

Dish towel. Plain white cotton weave.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), weaving

GUSN: 19108

Accession Number: 1998.895

Dish towel

Dish towel. Made from a dog food bag. Plain white cotton weave (?)--[don't know if this applies to this specific towel]

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Globe Mills (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19109

Accession Number: 1998.896

Print

Chromolithograph of a mother and child in a home. The woman is standing next to the window and peeling potatoes. The child is seated near by on an upside down basket. The woman has short brown curly hair and the child has blond hair and a red cap. Frame: 1 1/2 in. walnut and gilt frame.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: Leighton Bros. (Printmaker) Reproduction of Le Jeune, H. (Artist)

Material: chromolithography, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 19110

Accession Number: 1998.897

Mirror

Framed mirror w/ reverse painting on glass panel of cottage, field and trees. Sides of frame are half-round pilasters turned in bead and reel design; corners are square pieces w/ small pressed tin medallions.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19111

Accession Number: 1998.898

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf extension dining table. Walnut w/ rounded edges and turned legs w/ ball feet. One leg at center.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19112

Accession Number: 1998.899

Print

Prang chromolithograph of a basket of cherries spilled out onto the dirt before a brown basket. Leaves and grass surround the basket. Mounted in a 3 in. dark wood and gold frame.

Date: 1867

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Granbery, V. (Artist)

Material: supports (artists' materials), cherry (wood), chromolithography

GUSN: 19113

Accession Number: 1998.900.1

Print

Prang chromolithograph of a three baskets of strawberries--2 spilled out onto the ground and one standing up at the edge of the grass. There is a dirt path in front of the strawberries. Frame: 3 1/2 in. dark wood and gilt frame.

Date: 1867

Maker: L. Prang & Co. (Maker) After Granbery, V. (Artist)

Material: boards (flat objects), chromolithography

GUSN: 19114

Accession Number: 1998.900.2

Whiskey jug

Earthenware whiskey bottle w/ cork top; "Fine Old Scotch Whisky"; embossed "JRD" w/ in shield and surrounded by wreath; bottom tan darkening upwards to burnt orange and rust.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: Doulton & Co. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating), molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), tin (metal)

GUSN: 19115

Accession Number: 1998.901

Toby jug

Toby jug in the form of sailor sitting on a barrel w/ raised label "GIN COCKTAIL"; sailor in blue uniform holding a pipe and pitcher; jug cover is hat on sailor; white handle on his back.

Date: 1898

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19116

Accession Number: 1998.902AB

Hoosier cabinet

Hoosier cabinet, oak w/ white enamel counter. Three upper top drawers open to two interior cabinets. Two doors beneath open to flour sifter and sugar dispenser. Four drawers and one door below enamel counter.

Date: 1920

Maker: The Hoosier Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Material: enamel paint, oak (wood)

GUSN: 19117

Accession Number: 1998.903.1A