Historic New England

Porringer

Shallow bowl form w/ flattened bottom w/ slight applied short two-lobed handle at back of circular mouth. Incised line at mouth.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 25132

Accession Number: 1985.195

Conical iron funnel at top to receive food, on a cylindrical grinding element w/ a shaft and key extending at left side, and a shaft w/ a bowed L-shaped handle at right. Small shaped spout at bottom left to receive bowl for ground food. Mounted to wall w/ peel-shaped plates.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25133

Accession Number: 1985.196

Jug

Tan-colored body w/ salt-glaze finish. Hand thrown, w/ wire-marks on bottom. Cylindrical body w/ rounded shoulders tapered to a small cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ high collar ring. Thick, shaped strap handle applied at neck and terminating at shoulder. Nicely painted cobalt blue decoration ...

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: Possibly Edmands & Co. (Maker)

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

GUSN: 25134

Accession Number: 1963.197

Jaw Bone

Semi-circular form, consisting of the jaw bone with at least five teeth intact. Several teeth have become permanently attached together.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 25135

Accession Number: 1985.198

Oil lamp fragment

Colorless 2-part molded font. Squat inverted onion shape, w/ a brass collar at top to receive burner. Collar has two incised lines. Corresponding cylindrical brass stem w/ step molding and a knop at join to base. Base missing.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 25136

Accession Number: 1985.199

Oil lamp

Three-part molded glass font. Frosted colorless ribbed, squat, circular body, surmounted by a cylindrical brass collar w/ domed mount. Threaded to receive burner. Slightly shaped base metal stem set in cast iron base. Base is hexagonal w/ a stylized floral element on each facade, surmounted by a sli...

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), iron (metal)

GUSN: 25137

Accession Number: 1985.200

Oil lamp

Bell-shaped molded colorless glass body. Two-part mold. Applied blown C-shaped handle w/ crimped terminus. Gilt brass ring or cap at circular mouth. Surmounted by gilt brass burner w/ braided cotton wick and pierced gallery to receive glass chimney. Chimney missing.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, brass (alloy), glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 25138

Accession Number: 1985.201

Pot hook

Flat S-shaped wrought iron hook.

Date: 1750-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 25139

Accession Number: 1985.203

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

Apothecary bottle

Rectangular pressed glass bottle marked "A.J. & G.E. Coleman/ Coleman Corner/ Dorchester, Mass."

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: A.J. & G.E. Coleman (Maker)

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 25144

Accession Number: 1985.209

Teapot

White clay body w/ blue tinted pearl glaze. Classical form. Oval white body w/ applied strapped handle and molded gadrooned decoration around base. Shaped spout. Slightly domed oval lid w/ finial (missing).

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: pearlware

GUSN: 25145

Accession Number: 1985.211AB

Candlestick

Cylindrical shaft w/ round, slightly domed base. Shaped thumbpieces.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 25146

Accession Number: 1985.212

Beer bottle

Mold-blown, greenish-amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kickup. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ rounded collar and secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25147

Accession Number: 1985.213

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25148

Accession Number: 1985.214

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ slight kick-up and molded rings. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck terminating in circular mouth w/ tapered collar and secondary neck ring immediately below. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25149

Accession Number: 1985.215

Beer bottle

Molded and worked amber opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ swelled center and tapering to circular mouth w/ applied double collar. Residue of old silver foil label at neck. Two-part mold.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25150

Accession Number: 1985.216

Beer bottle

Molded and blown amber type opaque body. Cylindrical body w/ circular base w/ high kick-up w/ unpolished pontil. Rounded shoulders; tall cylindrical neck w/ circular mouth w/ tapered collar and a secondary neck ring immediately below.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 25151

Accession Number: 1985.217

Knife tray

Maple knife tray w/ small base and flared sides. Dovetail construction w/ dividing panel in center w/ heart-shaped cutout which forms a handle.

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 25152

Accession Number: 1985.218

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ elongated shaped shaft and bone handle. Butt has two metal prongs protruding for missing metal tip.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25153

Accession Number: 1985.219

Fork

Tinted green tapered ivory handle. Series of incised lines near butt. Vase-form shaft with two elongated tines.

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25154

Accession Number: 1985.220

Fork

Two-tined squared head w/ shaped shaft and slightly curved bone handle. Steel cover on butt.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 25155

Accession Number: 1985.221

Dinner knife

Part of flatware set. Flat, slightly curved steel blade w/ rounded ends. Tapered and curved wooden handles terminating in domed circular discs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 25156

Accession Number: 1985.222.1

Platter

A blue transfer print pearlware. The central design depicts the "Texian" campaign, which is bordered by Ceres medallions and war trophies.

Date: 1845-1860

Maker: Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29217

Accession Number: 1920.695

Platter

Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter with a scalloped edge. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the State House in Boston.

Date: 1820

Maker: Stubbs, Joseph (Designer) Dale Hall Works (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29218

Accession Number: 1920.696

Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware bowl. Floral border around the interior and exterior of the rim. Central scene depicting the Capitol Building in Washington.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 29219

Accession Number: 1920.698

Pitcher

Blue transfer-printed pearlware pitcher. Floral and scroll border around the interior and exterior of the spout and rim. Landscape scenes of Denton Park adorn the exterior body.

Date: 1802-1828

Maker: Riley, John and Richard (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29220

Accession Number: 1920.702

Dish

Blue transfer-printed pearlware covered dish. The cover has a floral and foliate border surrounding central landscape scenes with a rose molded finial. The dish has an interior foliate border around the rim with a central scene depicting Dorney court. The exterior body is adorned by four different r...

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: Ralph Stevenson & Williams (Manufacturer) Probably Enoch Wood & Sons (Manufacturer)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 29221

Accession Number: 1920.703AB

Box

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 29222

Accession Number: 1920.705

Berlin Woolwork Picture

Berlin woolwork and silk picture; depicts nativity; polychromatic; beige background; tent stitch, cross stitch; framed, under glass.

Date: ca. 1825-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: Berlin woolwork, silk (fiber), cross stitch

GUSN: 29223

Accession Number: 1920.707

Shoes

Black patent leather; ankle straps; 1 brass button; edged w/ brown tape; tan leather sole; cotton lining.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made, patents

GUSN: 29224

Accession Number: 1920.711AB

Fan & Box

FAN (A): mother of pearl sticks and guards, pierced, carved and inlaid with silver; paper leaf has multicolor lithograph of figures in pastoral setting framed by handpainted flowers and gilt scrolls; reverse is cream with central floral spray and narrow gilt border; mother of pearl washer, white sil...

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: lithography, metal, mother of pearl, painting (coating), paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 29225

Accession Number: 1920.713 A-C

Miniature Portrait of Henry Augustus Page

This bust-length miniature portrait depicts a young man in three-quarters profile, facing left, wearing a black waistcoat, coat and tie against a stippled grey/black background. The portrait is in its original plush-lined, red leather case.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 29226

Accession Number: 1920.714

Miniature Portrait of Elizabeth Page

This bust-length portrait of a young woman depicts her in three-quarter profile facing right. She wears a dark grey dress with a neckline cut just off of the shoulders, with a fine lace collar and puffed short sleeves with lace cuffs. Her hair is parted in the middle and dressed in ringlets over her...

Date: 1835-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), watercolor (paint), leather

GUSN: 29227

Accession Number: 1920.715

Scrimshaw

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 29228

Accession Number: 1920.717

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 29229

Accession Number: 1920.721

Knife

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 29230

Accession Number: 1920.722

Tool

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 29231

Accession Number: 1920.728

Souvenir Plate

Ironstone plate with black border of twisted rope and sprays of flowers with gargoyles. Centeral scene of ship jettesoning boxes of tea into Boston Harbor (Boston Tea Party).

Date: 1876

Maker: Davis, Isaac (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), ironstone (pottery), overglazing, transfer printing, decals

GUSN: 29232

Accession Number: 1920.736