Historic New England

Teakettle

Movable C-shaped bail held to top by two stationary mounts; S-shaped spout with center-split mouth; barrel-shaped body sharply indents at base (possibly to be received by burner); removable lid is stepped with hour-glass shaped white ceramic finial (handle) at center, held by metal pin.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 5200

Accession Number: 1971.565AB

Shelf Clock

8-day shelf clock; pointed arch form with rosewood veneer sitting on a rectangular block base; circular painted white face with Roman numerals above square open area exposing works; doon is composed of a square, etched and frosted glass panel decorated with image of a Native American, scrolls and ea...

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Welch, C.N. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), etching (corroding), etching (printing process), frosting, glass (material), rosewood (wood), veneer

GUSN: 5201

Accession Number: 1971.566

Charger

Circular form with deep cavettoed well with flat bottom; very broad, flat rim with no defined edging or border, but terminating on underside in fold-over type edge.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: V., E. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5202

Accession Number: 1971.567

Charger

Circular shape with deep well; one incised line inside; broad flat rim with no defined edge on front; fold-over-type edge on back; hammered marks evident on rear cavetto.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5203

Accession Number: 1971.568

Charger

Circular form with deep well; broad slightly dished rim terminating in slightly thickened edge delineated by single incised line border; sand casting evidence all over back.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 5204

Accession Number: 1971.569

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5205

Accession Number: 1971.570

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5206

Accession Number: 1971.571

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5207

Accession Number: 1971.572

Dinner Plate

Circular form with rounded well with one incised line around inner edge; broad flat rim, slightly dished with thicker edge with one incised line border; sand cast marks evident on back cavetto edges.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: Edgar Curtis & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 5208

Accession Number: 1971.573

Bookcase

Bracket feet; rectangular base contains two half width drawers, recesssed above are four book shelves behind sliding glass doors, reeded stiles, projecting cornice.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cherry (wood)

GUSN: 5209

Accession Number: 1971.574

Card Table

Castered paw feet, four reeded sabre legs support a round plinth with a turned and acanthus carved baluster, the veneered scotia moulded apron with canted front corners supports at conforming hinged double top with a reeded edge.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 5210

Accession Number: 1971.575

Bowl

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep circular form with 16 molded facets forming body with conforming foot.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4961

Accession Number: 1977.406.5

Sugar Bowl

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; bulbous spherical 8-sided body with angular C-scrolled handles; waisted pedestal foot with beaded edge; domed faceted cover with knop missing.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4962

Accession Number: 1977.406.6AB

Creamer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; 6-faceted globular body; elongated spout with molded fan below; small hexagonal foot; applied angular handle.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4963

Accession Number: 1977.406.7

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4964

Accession Number: 1977.406.8

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4965

Accession Number: 1977.406.9

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4966

Accession Number: 1977.406.10

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4967

Accession Number: 1977.406.11

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4968

Accession Number: 1977.406.12

Plate

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular 12-faceted body with shallow well.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4969

Accession Number: 1977.406.13

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4970

Accession Number: 1977.406.14

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4971

Accession Number: 1977.406.15

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4972

Accession Number: 1977.406.16

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4973

Accession Number: 1977.406.17

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4974

Accession Number: 1977.406.18

Teacup

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; deep cylindrical 12-faceted sides canted at bottom and terminating in conforming foot; molded C-shaped handles.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4975

Accession Number: 1977.406.19

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4976

Accession Number: 1977.406.20

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4977

Accession Number: 1977.406.21

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4978

Accession Number: 1977.406.22

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4979

Accession Number: 1977.406.23

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4980

Accession Number: 1977.406.24

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4981

Accession Number: 1977.406.25

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4982

Accession Number: 1977.406.26

Saucer

White bodies with underglaze "flow blue" transfer print design in "SCINDE" pattern depicting pseudo-Oriental temple in landscape; foliate bands at rims; circular form with flared 16-faceted rim; cup ring in center; shallow foot ring.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Material: ironstone (pottery), transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4983

Accession Number: 1977.406.27

Side Chair

"Gaines" type crest; vasiform splat carved with foliage, star punched, raised back rail; over-upholstered seat; turned front legs, bead and reel front stretchers.

Date: 1740-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes)

GUSN: 4984

Accession Number: 1971.433

Side Chair

Square tapered moulded front legs; square raked rear legs; four rectangular stretchers; seat upholstered over the seat rails; elliptical front rail; reeded stiles and stay rail; elliptical crest rail centering on inlaid tablet; four pierced and reed splats, triangular corner blocks (type III).

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4985

Accession Number: 1971.434.1

Side Chair

Chair with square tapered moulded front legs. Square raked rear legs with four rectangular stretchers. Seat upholstered over the seat rails. Elliptical front rail, reeded stiles and stay rail. Elliptical crest rail centering on inlaid tablet. Four pierced and reed splats, triangular corner blocks (t...

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4986

Accession Number: 1971.434.2

Side Chair

Square tapered moulded front legs; square raked rear legs; four rectangular stretchers; seat upholstered over the seat rails; elliptical front rail; reeded stiles and stay rail; elliptical crest rail centering on inlaid tablet; four pierced and reed splats, triangular corner blocks (type III).

Date: 1795-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 4987

Accession Number: 1971.434.3

Bookcase and Cabinet

Two sections; cabinet lower section: bun feet, paneled pupboard doors, one interior shelf; recessed bookcase upper section: two glazed doors, triple beaded moulded rectangular mullions; three shelves; ogee-shaped cornice.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pine (wood), walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 4988

Accession Number: 1971.435

Lamp

a) Scrolled tripod feet, cylindrical pole with ball finial, sliding lamp bracket with scrolled base affixed at right angle to pole, electric light socket at end of bracket; painted black; b) Rectangular paper shade with floral motifs.

Date: 1905-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4989

Accession Number: 1971.436.1AB

Lamp

a) Scrolled tripod feat, cylindrical pole with ball finial, sliding lamp bracket with scrolled base affixed at right angle to pole, electric light socket at end of bracket; painted black.

Date: 1905-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4990

Accession Number: 1971.436.2A

Armchair

Turned front legs, raked tapered rear legs, castered; veneered skirt with bowed front, horizontally rolled arms, barrel shaped back, crescent shaped crest rail with pierced hand grip at top, overstuffed back, seat and arms, upholstered in a diaper pattern, beige fabric.

Date: 1830-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4991

Accession Number: 1971.437

Fire Bucket

Fire bucket painted green with handle.

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 4992

Accession Number: 1949.274

Barometer

Barometer and thermometer in mahogany verneer case. Bonnet top with missing finial.

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), glass (material), veneering

GUSN: 4993

Accession Number: 1949.275

Oil Lamp

Camphene or whale oil lamp. Pressed "clambroth" white glass body. Shade with five panels of rural and urban scenes from a different lamp. Lamp electrified.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Attributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (Glassmaker) Plaue Porzellanmanufaktur (Manufacturer)

Material: glass (material), painting (coating), porcelain, pressing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4994

Accession Number: 1949.276

Bust

Carved bust of Benjamin Franklin, stained dark brown. Long curly hair, wears kerchief tied around neck.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 4995

Accession Number: 1949.277

Candle Lantern

Tin body with three feet. Painted dark green. Interior has single socket at base.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), lip-vibrated aerophones with conical bore: with valves, horn (animal material), painting (coating), piercing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 4996

Accession Number: 1949.278