Historic New England

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams. Marked "MS" on bottom. Probably not original top.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25140

Accession Number: 1985.204

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25141

Accession Number: 1985.205

Spice box

Circular wood spice box w/ vertical nailed seams.

Date: 1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25142

Accession Number: 1985.206

Fireback section

Rectangular form w/ indistinguishable relief design featuring foliate border surrounding squared reserve w/ armorial motif.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25143

Accession Number: 1985.207

Modified pear-shaped body w/ flat bottom and straight sides, canting to a slanted top w/ conforming pear shape cut out opening. Painted pale green interior and brown wood grain exterior w/ brass knobbed handle at back. 7 small hooks at side.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25444

Accession Number: 1931.1377

Basket

Miniature basket; circular woven form, lid w/ slight dome and remains of projecting twisted reed design.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25445

Accession Number: 1933.661AB

Basket

Miniature basket, circular form w/ woven bottom and bulbous open diamond pattern sides.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25446

Accession Number: 1933.1234

Gaming chip basket

Circular body w/ woven bottom and reeded base. Flared open hexagonal sides. Interior lined w/ quilted yellow silk.

Date: 1820-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), wicker

GUSN: 25447

Accession Number: 1933.1455

Basket

Miniature basket; circular form, woven bottom w/ open diamond pattern on flared sides.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 25448

Accession Number: 1934.192

Basket

Miniature basket; square crosshatch bottom w/ swollen sides and 2 horizontal green stripes around waist. Solid bail shaped wood handle.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: splints (lighting devices), wicker

GUSN: 25449

Accession Number: 1934.1354

Folding bed

Crossbar or "X" form legs w/ 2 long stretchers on red stained pine rails (trestle fashion). Nailed canvas bottom w/ identical rectangular head and foot board. Simple plank construction w/ cut nails.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, pine (wood)

GUSN: 25450

Accession Number: 1963.210

Table

Very crude form. Triangular top w/ front edge having slightly rounded corners. Square tapered legs. Nailed construction of unfinished wood.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 25451

Accession Number: 1963.211

Washstand

Corner washstand. Painted. Yellow background with brown striping. Crest rail rises to rounded arch and supports small quarter-round shelf. Top shelf has shaped apron and three round cut-outs for holding chamber ceramics. Straight sabre legs rise to shelf with central drawer with brass knob pull...

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25452

Accession Number: 1963.212

Blanket chest

Six-board chest w/ bracket front feet and ogival arches on sides. Inside has till without top. Hinges not original. Red stain and traces of red paint. Nailed construction.

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 25453

Accession Number: 1975.178

Teapot or Coffeepot

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .1) Tea or coffee pot. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Shaped spout.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25454

Accession Number: 1985.416.1

Cream pitcher

Probably a madeup set. Different cast designs from cups and saucers. .2) Cream pitcher. Cast silver-colored body. Bulbous vasiform w/ swelled bottom w/ gadrooned or ribbed design. Stepped base. S-scroll handle. Wide flat spouted mouth.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25455

Accession Number: 1985.416.2

Waste bowl

Probably a madeup set. Waste bowl. Shallow circular bowl w/ rim flaring out. Cast trilobe diaper border design w/ rose branch at center of bowl.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25456

Accession Number: 1985.416.3

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25457

Accession Number: 1985.416.4

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25458

Accession Number: 1985.416.5

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25459

Accession Number: 1985.416.6

Saucer or plate

Probably a madeup set. Saucer or plate. Circular form w/ stippled rim. Well is a quatrefoil enclosing a floral sprig.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25460

Accession Number: 1985.416.7

Tea bowl

Probably a madeup set. Tea bowl. Deep bowl w/ foot ring. Rim flared out slightly. Exterior w/ crossed leafy sprigs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25461

Accession Number: 1985.416.8

Tea bowl

Probably a madeup set. Tea bowl. Deep bowl w/ foot ring. Rim flared out slightly. Exterior w/ crossed leafy sprigs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25462

Accession Number: 1985.416.9

Tea bowl

Probably a madeup set. Tea bowl. Deep bowl w/ foot ring. Rim flared out slightly. Exterior w/ crossed leafy sprigs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25463

Accession Number: 1985.416.10

Tea bowl

Probably a madeup set. Tea bowl. Deep bowl w/ foot ring. Rim flared out slightly. Exterior w/ crossed leafy sprigs.

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: lead (metal), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 25464

Accession Number: 1985.416.11

Inkwell

Wheel-thrown bulbous body w/ flat bottom and rounded shoulders indented at neck w/ a wide mouth ring at circular mouth. Exterior w/ matte-brownish-black slip glaze. Interior w/ glossy lead glaze giving it a deep greenish-brown color.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: redware

GUSN: 25465

Accession Number: 1985.418

Secretary Bookcase

Gentleman's secretary with paneled doors below a glazed gothic style bookcase. Two drawers, one opens into the writing surface.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 25467

Accession Number: 1949.1122

Pitcher

Orangey-buff colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Molded form. Pitcher w/ bulbous body swelling out from a basal ring. Very slightly tapered inward to undefined neck and terminating in a well-shaped spouted mouth w/ C-shaped handle extended at back. Exterior buff colored w/ overglaze painted decora...

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25468

Accession Number: 1985.419.1

Wash basin

Orangey-buff colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Molded form. Exterior buff colored w/ overglaze painted decoration of Greek key border and black line banding. Wash basin. Circular deep bowl w/ rim flaring out slightly. High footring. Buff colored overall.

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25469

Accession Number: 1985.419.2

Soap dish

Orangey-buff colored clay body w/ colorless glaze. Molded form. Exterior buff colored w/ overglaze painted decoration of Greek key border and black line banding. Soap dish. Cylindrical body w/ wide circular flanged mouth receiving a pierced cylindrical liner. Circular lid w/ pierced decoration and k...

Date: 1835-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 25470

Accession Number: 1985.419.3A-C

Teapot w/ lid

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Teapot w/ lid. Bulbous vasiform body w/ footring; shaped spout; applied C-shaped handle. Domed lid w/ pointed knop finial. Impressed "50" on bottom.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25471

Accession Number: 1985.420.1AB

Sugar bowl

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Sugar bowl w/ cover. Bulbous vasiform body w/ footring. No handles. Impressed "50".

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25472

Accession Number: 1985.420.2AB

Cream pitcher

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Cream pitcher w/ shaped spouted mouth. Bulbous vasiform body w/ footring.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25473

Accession Number: 1985.420.3

Waste bowl

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Waste bowl. Deep bowl form w/ slight impression of a waist at center.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25474

Accession Number: 1985.420.4

Saucer

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Saucer. Deep circular form w/ wide canted rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25475

Accession Number: 1985.420.5

Saucer

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Saucer. Deep circular form w/ wide canted rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25476

Accession Number: 1985.420.6

Saucer

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Saucer. Deep circular form w/ wide canted rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25477

Accession Number: 1985.420.7

Saucer

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Saucer. Deep circular form w/ wide canted rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25478

Accession Number: 1985.420.8

Saucer

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Saucer. Deep circular form w/ wide canted rim.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25479

Accession Number: 1985.420.9

Tea bowl

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Tea bowl. Deep bowl form w/ slight impression of a waist at center.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25480

Accession Number: 1985.420.10

Tea bowl

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Tea bowl. Deep bowl form w/ slight impression of a waist at center.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25481

Accession Number: 1985.420.11

Tea bowl

Miniature. White clay body w/ colorless glaze w/ extensive crackle. Undecorated. Tea bowl. Deep bowl form w/ slight impression of a waist at center.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ironstone (pottery)

GUSN: 25482

Accession Number: 1985.420.12

Purse

Crocheted brown bag-like body in rectangular form. Circular mouth w/ drawstring top. Alternating dark brown and light brown horizontal stripes w/ series of decorated bands done in steel bands w/ squiggled lines, straight bands and geometric devices.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25483

Accession Number: 1985.421

Miniature mug

Front of mug decorated w/ message, "From a Friend" in overglaze gilt decoration, enclosed by gilt and green enamel wreath. White clay body w/ colorless glaze. Cylindrical form w/ applied C-scroll handle. Possibly a miniature or souvenir.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 25484

Accession Number: 1985.422

Plate

Dense white clay body w/ white glaze. Circular form w/ wide rim slightly canted out from a shallow circular well. Undecorated. "T. & R. B." impressed on bottom.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery), whiteware

GUSN: 25485

Accession Number: 1985.423

Spoon

Pointed shallow bowl, narrow throat projecting to wide, flat handle w/ pointed end.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25486

Accession Number: 1985.424

Washtub

Circular form w/ flat bottom. Sides opening outward to two loop handles at top. Painted red, then black at a later date.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25487

Accession Number: 1985.425

Pie plate

Circular form w/ flared sides and rounded rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25488

Accession Number: 1985.426.1

Pie plate

Circular form w/ flared sides and rounded rim.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25489

Accession Number: 1985.426.2

Coffeepot

Circular base, slightly domed. Tapered conical body w/ long spout w/ flat squared handle. Painted black w/ brown stencil floral motif.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25490

Accession Number: 1985.427

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