Historic New England

Nest egg

White glass nest egg.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19592

Accession Number: 1998.4455.12

Nest egg

White glass nest egg.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 19593

Accession Number: 1998.4455.13

Ash tray

Ash tray; earthenware w/ green majolica painting, shaped like a cluster of leaves arranged in a circle. Edges are frayed to resemble leaves.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19594

Accession Number: 1998.4456

Willoware creamer; white w/ blue transfer printed pattern of willow tree, pagodas, a river w/ bridge, small oriental figures and 2 birds; elaborate geometric band on interior and exterior of rim; foliate decoration on C-shaped handle.

Date: 1832-1920

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker) Ridgways (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 19595

Accession Number: 1998.4457

Pilaster

Two right-angle panelled pilasters with fully molded cornices and bases. White paint.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19596

Accession Number: 1912.82

Cup and saucer

Willoware cup(A) and saucer(B); white w/ blue transfer printed pattern of willow tree, pagodas, a river w/ bridge, small oriental figures, and 2 birds; elaborate geometric band on interior and exterior of rim; foliate decoration on C-shaped handle.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, willow (wood)

GUSN: 19597

Accession Number: 1998.4458AB

Tieback

White cotton cord with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 19598

Accession Number: 1987.906.2

Chafing dish

Copper chafing dish on fitted brass stand. Consists of removable copper saucepan(A) w/ turned wooden handle, painted black, and fitted domed lid(D); pan fits into central basin(B), or body of dish, which is in turn fitted to rim of the brass stand(C). Stand has 4 curved feet w/ scrolled openwork. Bu...

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), copper (metal)

GUSN: 19599

Accession Number: 1998.4459A-F

Side chair

Pillow-backed side chair, painted black. Flat concave slat below rail at mid-section of back. Four turned spindles below. Backward-curving stiles. Plank seat w/ rolled seat rail. Ball-turned front legs and front stretcher; plain turned back legs, back and side stretchers.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19600

Accession Number: 1998.994.2

Drop-leaf table

Drop-leaf table, pine grained to resemble mahogany. Rectangular w/ little ornamentation; plain plank top and skirt; 4 long and slender legs w/ ring and vase turnings near bottom and ball feet.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 19601

Accession Number: 1998.4460

Coffee grinder

Coffee grinder, glass and cast iron . Consists of a glass canister at top for holding whole beans, a metal grinding mechanism (painted black) w/ turned wooden crank handle at mid-section, and a measured glass cup at bottom for collecting ground beans. A: Top canister B: Mid-section C: Measured cu...

Date: 1910-1915

Maker: Arcade Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: casting (process), glass (material), iron (metal)

GUSN: 19602

Accession Number: 1998.4461A-C

Towel rack

Mounted towel rack, maple, w/ 5 movable arms. Arms can be aligned in a vertical row or spread out like a fan, Attached to the wall via a metal mount, painted black.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 19603

Accession Number: 1998.4462

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19604

Accession Number: 1998.4463

TRIM

Small; painted gold; wrought nails.

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), softwood

GUSN: 19605

Accession Number: 1912.149D

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19606

Accession Number: 1998.4464

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19607

Accession Number: 1998.4465

Braided rug

Oval braided rug, wool. Colors vary w/ each strip, so rug lacks thick bands or visually dominant sections. Color predominantly browns and tan w/ some yellow, green and red.

Date: 1955-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, wool (textile)

GUSN: 19608

Accession Number: 1998.4466

Woodbin

Square box for storing wood, pine painted black. Hinged lid w/ beveled edges. Solid plank body set on a wider base w/ a beveled top border.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 19609

Accession Number: 1998.4467

Side chair

Thumb-back Windsor chair, painted black. Stiles curve backward and flatten into thumbs at back. Flat concave crest rail above 4 spindles, tapered at top and w/ ball turnings 3/4 from bottom. Solid plank seat w/ incised line as border. Bamboo-turned legs that flare outward. A bamboo-turned stretcher ...

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 19610

Accession Number: 1998.4468

Knife

Knife w/ a short steel blade and longer wooden handle. Blade narrows near tip; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 19611

Accession Number: 1998.4469

Pilaster

Pilaster, two-sided. "Hall Window" Possibly broken off at the base.

Date: 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood

GUSN: 19612

Accession Number: 1912.149H

Bread knife

Bread knife w/ a long steel blade and thick walnut handle. Smooth (non-serrated) blade end; blade secured to handle via three small round bolts.

Date: 1834-1868

Maker: J. Russell & Co. (Maker)

Material: steel (alloy), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19613

Accession Number: 1998.4470

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19614

Accession Number: 1998.4471.1

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19615

Accession Number: 1998.4471.2

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19616

Accession Number: 1998.4471.3

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19617

Accession Number: 1998.4471.4

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19618

Accession Number: 1998.4471.5

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19619

Accession Number: 1998.4471.6

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19620

Accession Number: 1998.4471.7

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19621

Accession Number: 1998.4471.8

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19622

Accession Number: 1998.4471.9

Salt or pepper shaker

One of ten glass salt and pepper shakers w/ painted pink and floral decoration across body. Body is round and molded in a fluted cluster shape, much like a small gourd. Removable silver (or copper-plate) lids w/ holes in top.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19623

Accession Number: 1998.4471.10

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Rectangular. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19624

Accession Number: 1998.4519

Strainer

White ironstone strainer, no decoration. Oval. Large central hole surrounded by smaller holes.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 19625

Accession Number: 1998.4522

Serving tray

Rectangular black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19626

Accession Number: 1998.4523

Serving tray

Oval black lacquered sheet iron tray. Wide raised rim creates tray sides.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lacquering

GUSN: 19627

Accession Number: 1998.4524

Dining chair--arm

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19628

Accession Number: 1998.593.1

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19629

Accession Number: 1998.593.2

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19630

Accession Number: 1998.593.4

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19631

Accession Number: 1998.593.3

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19632

Accession Number: 1998.593.5

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19633

Accession Number: 1998.593.6

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19634

Accession Number: 1998.593.7

Dining chair--side

Set of walnut chairs, seven side and one arm. Crest rail, stiles and slats have narrow incised decorative bands. Crest rail and top slat separated by beehive turnings. Caned mid-back and seat. Square legs and H-stretcher. Arm chair (1998.593.1) has smooth arms rests set on carved supports.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19635

Accession Number: 1998.593.8

Sideboard

Walnut sideboard. Marble top with two drawers and two doors below. Fruit carving on drawer handles and on center of doors. Shelf above marble top with scrolled supporting brackets. Crested top board with foliate carving and finial top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), walnut (wood)

GUSN: 19636

Accession Number: 1998.594

Stock Lock

Surface-mounted wood box with iron works mortised in. Only one of two coverplates on back is extant. Both were fastened with wrought nails. Deadbolt 5/8 x 1/4 x 5/8" long is key-operated from both sides. Bamberry, or plain, type of stock lock; wrought nails. Painted white. Tagged "lent by Capt. ...

Date: 1720-1775

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), oak (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 19637

Accession Number: 1913.3

Teapot w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19638

Accession Number: 1998.595.1AB

Teapot w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19639

Accession Number: 1998.595.2AB

Sugar bowl w/ lid

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19640

Accession Number: 1998.595.3AB

Creamer

Part of salt-glazed tea set consisting of 2 teapots w/ lids, sugar and creamer; scalloped body w/ relief decoration; white w/ relief foliate branch and berries on handles, necks and lids; ribbed necks.

Maker: E. & W. Walley (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), porcelain, glazing (coating), salt glaze

GUSN: 19641

Accession Number: 1998.595.4

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