Historic New England

Liquid Measure

Straight-sided turquoise enamelware 4-cup measure, wrap-around spout.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Elite (Maker)

Material: enamel paint, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24943

Accession Number: 1998.5966

Kettle

Large turquoise enamelware covered kettle with white interior, wire handle with wooden grip.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: Probably Elite (Maker)

Material: enamel paint, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 24944

Accession Number: 1998.5967AB

Coffeepot

Small tapered turquoise "agateware" coffeepot with blue rim and white interior, v spout, and tin hinged lid with swirl pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, tin (metal)

GUSN: 24945

Accession Number: 1998.5968

Enamel Pitcher with Lid

Green, enamelware pitcher with tan interior and inset lid.

Date: 1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 24946

Accession Number: 1998.5969AB

Eggbeater

"Blue Whirl" stainless steel eggbeater with green plastic handle and grip; new, in original blue box; original shipping label and charge invoice, signed S.M. Field, dated 10/5.

Maker: Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Material: plastic (organic material), stainless steel

GUSN: 24947

Accession Number: 1998.5970AB

Eggbeater

Mechanical eggbeater with 2 beaters, gear with large sprockets, and spiral wire grip.

Date: 1915

Maker: United Royalties Corp. (Maker)

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 24948

Accession Number: 1998.5971

Teapot

Small round, ball-shaped teapot with domed, hinged lid with ornament on top; globular makeshift wooden handle, straight spout.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), wood (plant material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 24949

Accession Number: 1918.1655

Piece from a dinner set. Stand for a sauce boat. White clay body w/ pearl blue glaze. Underglaze of brown transfer printed decoration in pattern called "Carolina/ R. Hall" (printed on body in brown). Features border of rococo-type cartouches w/ berry motif and striped diapers. Platter: shaped rectan...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 24950

Accession Number: 1985.176.2

Pitcher

Light muddy blue or neoclassical blue colored clay body w/ clear glaze on inside. Matte exterior. Squat circular molded body w/ circular foot ring. Applied sprigs of white clay, alternating fern, leaf and bluebell motif. Applied C-scroll handle. Wide circular mouth w/ triangular spout. Lid missing.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery), black basaltes

GUSN: 24951

Accession Number: 1985.179

Conch shell

Off-white exterior; brown interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material)

GUSN: 24952

Accession Number: 1985.180

Artist's Paint Box

Plain, rectangular mahogany box with brass escutcheon and ring hanger which opens on hinged lid to compartmented watercolor paintbox. Blocks of various dry watercolors and two cavities for water bowls (one missing). Paper label reads: "Superior London Made Water Colors Warranted Soft & Brilliant."

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), mahogany (wood), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24953

Accession Number: 1985.181AB

Ginger jar

White clay body w/ modified celadon glaze. Slightly swelled cylindrical jar form, rounding shoulders and terminating at short cylindrical neck w/ simple round mouth. Flat recessed bottom. Underglaze blue "willow" pattern, broadly painted w/ boats on water and horse and tree scenic motif. Neck area w...

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 24954

Accession Number: 1985.182AB

Photographic print

Portrait of Henry Colman; head and shoulders view of young man wearing a dress coat. Molded mahogany frame.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 24955

Accession Number: 1985.183

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24956

Accession Number: 1985.184.1

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24957

Accession Number: 1985.184.2

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24958

Accession Number: 1985.184.3

Wine glass

Blown colorless glass body. Trumpet-shaped or conical glass w/ cut panels. Two knops on circular stem. Applied, slightly domed circular foot w/ polished pontil.

Date: 1790-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lead glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 24959

Accession Number: 1985.184.4

Decanter

Thin-walled, colorless blown glass body. Round body slightly tapered to rounded shoulders and thin cylindrical neck w/ flat circular mouth w/ lip. Flat bottom w/ polished pontil (traces of which remain). Gilt decoration on body w/ chain and ribbon banding w/ floral swag. Free blown flat oval stopper...

Date: 1790-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24960

Accession Number: 1985.185AB

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a cameo pin. Plain brown dress with white collar; head and shoulders view. Indecipherable pencil inscription on back. Richly molded gesso and gilt frame.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 24961

Accession Number: 1985.186

Bookend

Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass formin...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), jade (rock)

GUSN: 24962

Accession Number: 1985.187

Fire fender

C-shaped fender w/ thin vertical rods and four supporting horizontal rods. Scalloped motif at top w/ curved brass molding above.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 24963

Accession Number: 1985.188

Portrait of a Woman

Rectangular frame covered in brown silk. Oval cutout with brass molding. Head and shoulders miniature of unidentified woman wearing hat with blue flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel paint, ivory (tooth component), metal, silk (textile)

GUSN: 24964

Accession Number: 1985.189

Fireplace tile

White tin glaze on buff colored clay body. Square. Cobalt-blue hand-painted decoration featuring biblical scenes, primarily from the life of Christ. 22 complete and three partial tiles in situ. Scenes include: 1) Jonah and the whale; 2) Christ preaching in the temple; 3) Christ carrying the cross; 4...

Date: ca. 1780

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24965

Accession Number: 1985.190

Candlestand

Rectangular top w/ canted corners supported by vase and ring turned baluster w/ tripod base. The legs are modified cyma curves w/ scrolled-under feet. Table appears to be put together from parts of two different tables, married at a later date. Probably originally a tip-top stand.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 24966

Accession Number: 1985.402

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ shaped edge featuring double cymas or invected corners. Wide flat rim. Deep oval well. Flat bottom. Unmarked.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24967

Accession Number: 1928.673

Platter

Cream colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Ovoid form w/ molded shaped edge w/ double cyma or bracket curves at each corner. Wide, very slightly dished rim. Deep oval well. Stilt marks on bottom. Unmarked.

Date: 1765-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware

GUSN: 24968

Accession Number: 1928.674

Cup

White clay body w/ bluish-white glaze. Deep circular bowl form tapering to a high circular foot ring. Simple C-shaped handle (missing). Underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration in "willow" pattern, featuring a simple grass sprig in well w/ broadly executed Canton border. Exterior decorated w/ bridg...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, willow (wood)

GUSN: 24969

Accession Number: 1985.178

Boat-shaped Dish

Small, wooden boat-shaped dish with brown lacquer bottom, red lacquer interior and exterior covered with woven straw. Canted sides with crescent-shaped cut out handles.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), straw (plant material), weaving, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 24970

Accession Number: 1912.130

Feather basket

Tall, cylindrical basket with body that bows out slightly. Flat, round lid slotted to slide up and down carved wood bail handle. Checkered weave body, radial weave lid.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, carving (processes)

GUSN: 24971

Accession Number: 1917.1258AB

Basket

2 quart size square base w/ sides canted out to circular mouth. Single wood bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 24972

Accession Number: 1919.761

Crock

Thrown buff-colored clay body w/ buff salt-glazed "orange peel" glaze on exterior and brown slip on interior. Cylindrical body w/ canted basal edge and flat bottom. Shoulders rounding to neck which cants out slightly to a rounded lip on circular mouth. Recessed flange receives a flat circular lid w/...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 24973

Accession Number: 1927.638

Woven Wall Pocket

Three-tiered splint basket wall pocket. Each section is rectangular in form, plain woven and left undyed, patterned with narrow dark blue-black weavers near the lip. The entire wallpocket was varnished sometime in the past, giving it a distinctive sheen.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), weaving, varnishing

GUSN: 24974

Accession Number: 1927.2148

Berry basket

6 penny strawberry basket square base, circular form w/ checker work weave.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hickory (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 24975

Accession Number: 1927.2172

Basket

Rectangular form w/ straight sides and indented raised back. Crosshatch weave.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 24976

Accession Number: 1927.2174

Ladle

Ladle made from undecorated grey sheet metal with overlapping and soldered seams. Cylindrical cup with a rolled-under mouth and a flat bottom with overlapped edge. Elongated, tapered and slightly bowed handle emanating from cup rim, with a "rat-tail" molded band in center and terminating at a wire r...

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 24977

Accession Number: 1928.542

Feather basket

Square base rising to circular sides in checker board weave. Flat woven top w/ holes on sides for handles. Oval wood bail handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 24978

Accession Number: 1930.749

Bottle Carrier

Wicker weave rectangular basket with interior divided to accomidate six bottle. Twisted wicker carrying handle. Tagged "J.T. Coolidge Jr., 148 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass." Per the accession book, the basket is a "butler's basket" and was "used to bring liquor up from the cellar."

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, weaving

GUSN: 24979

Accession Number: 1934.725

Milking stool

Originally green octagonal-shaped seat w/ short round handle. 3 faceted feet.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 24980

Accession Number: 1934.2009

Small Glass Tumbler In Wicker Holder

Small, clear drinking glass (c) enclosed in wicker (a). Missing a round, sweat grass cover (b).

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), weaving, wickerwork

GUSN: 24981

Accession Number: 1935.1514A-C

Boat-Shaped Dish

Small, wooden boat-shaped dish with dark brown lacquer bottom, red lacquer interior and exterior covered with woven straw. Canted sides with crescent-shaped cut out handles.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating), reed (grass, material), wood (plant material), weaving

GUSN: 24982

Accession Number: 1937.231

Flatware Basket

Rectangular, wicker container with interior divider and single handle. Wood and reed bottom with wicker weave with diamond patternsides. Wood interior divider wrapped with reed. Wicker weave and reed handle.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, wood (plant material), reed (grass, material)

GUSN: 24983

Accession Number: 1938.727

Bowl

Red clay body in milk pan form. Flat circular bottom. Straight sides canting out to circular mouth w/ rolled-under lip. Interior w/ brownish slip glaze.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 24984

Accession Number: 1963.166

Jug

Hand thrown, w/ circular wire marks on bottom. Orangeish-buff colored body. Tall cylindircal form w/ flat bottom; w/ rounded shoulders tapering to a cylindrical neck w/ a ring at bottom and a collar at circular mouth. Applied strap handle at neck. Probably a beer bottle.

Date: 1795-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), salt glaze, stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 24985

Accession Number: 1963.167

Crock

Grey-colored clay body w/ slip glazes. Molded. Circular bulbous form w/ flat bottom and rounded shoulders swelling to a cylindrical neck w/ dished or recessed circular mouth. Strap handle at back (missing). Dark brown-green glaze at top half; white crackle glaze at bottom half. Blue painted mark on ...

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 24986

Accession Number: 1963.168

Crock

Brown slip glaze over red clay body. Flat bottom w/ cylindrical sides swelling at shoulders and tapering to a wide circular mouth.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 24987

Accession Number: 1963.169

Crock

Possibly a butter jar. Dark brown glazed yellow clay body. Molded. Cylindrical tub form, w/ faceted sides and dished circular banding at top and bottom w/ molded edges. Each side w/ a molded handle in form of rope ring. Circular lid w/ shallow step molding and flat circular knop handle. Impressed on...

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Edwards & Co. (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 24988

Accession Number: 1963.170

Bottle

Transparent aquamarine colored body; 2-part mold. Cylindrical body w/ slightly rounded basal edge; bottom slightly dished. Tall cylindrical neck w/ wide collar at circular mouth.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 24989

Accession Number: 1963.171

Spice box

Circular form w/ overlapping straight nailed seam. Flat circular top branded "A.S." Band-box form.

Date: 1790-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 24990

Accession Number: 1963.172

Lemon squeezer

Rectangular head, canting toward a rectangular bottom w/ a hinged joint. The interior of the top element has a semi-circular attachment that is received by the conforming straining aperature in the bottom half, which is pierced to release the fruit juices. Each side w/ an elongated, simple, turned h...

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood

GUSN: 24991

Accession Number: 1963.173

Wool spinning wheel

Three incised, turned, baluster and ring supports incised base stamped "WMA" and dated "1791" on rear face. Wheel has ten turned and incised spokes wrapped w/ two strips of bent wood. Single finger lap joint. Single-action spin w/ tapered metal spindle held by braided grass strands.

Date: 1791

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), metal, oak (wood)

GUSN: 25242

Accession Number: 1985.346

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