Historic New England

Dish

Yellow glazed ceramic dish shaped like a squash.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18154

Accession Number: 1998.2251

Salt and pepper shakers

Porcelain salt and pepper shakers; figures of boy and girl; girl w/ blue bonnet, black muff and brown coat; boy w/ tan coat and black top hat.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18155

Accession Number: 1998.2252.1-2

Stopper

Parian stopper w/ rose finial; broken leaves.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18156

Accession Number: 1998.2253

Vase

Parian cylindrical, scalloped top and applied grape decoration; body w/ raised arch decoration; relief grape bunches and leaves around body.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18157

Accession Number: 1998.2254

Trinket box

Parian trinket box; round; molded grape leaf decoration on cover and around box; raised dotted band around cover's edge and rim of box; remnants of grape finial on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), molding (forming), porcelain

GUSN: 18158

Accession Number: 1998.2255AB

Bunny figurine

Parian bunny figure with floppy ears, sitting on an oval grassy base.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18159

Accession Number: 1998.2256

Vase

Red painted glass vase w/ applied decoration w/ lamb and sheep (similar one in cabinet in billiard room)--decopage; glass w/ raised ring around base, 3 at top of waist and 2 on neck.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), glass (material)

GUSN: 18160

Accession Number: 1998.2257

Jar

Red painted ceramic jar w/ applied decoration--decopage; applied black band around neck w/ red and green floral trail; 5 areas where decopage once was glued.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), earthenware

GUSN: 18161

Accession Number: 1998.2258

Plaster relief

Plaster relief, painted Native American face with a multi-colored headdress; hole at top of head possibly used as holder; hook for hanging on wall.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), plaster

GUSN: 18162

Accession Number: 1998.2259

Glass shoe

Colorless glass shoe w/ raised heel and bow; toe somewhat painted.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18163

Accession Number: 1998.2260

Crock for Ayer's Recamier & Cream

Miniature earthenware crock w/ brown glaze; "Recamier and cream"; label w/ directions for use; crock w/ 2 handles on side and cover.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: Ayer, Harriet Hubbard (Maker)

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

GUSN: 18164

Accession Number: 1998.2261AB

Jar

Small porcelain jar; blue and white floral decoration w/ white lines throughout pattern; more bulbous at neck than waist.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18165

Accession Number: 1998.2262

Paperweight

Frosted colorless glass paperweight w/ lion's head; round platform w/ relief form of lion's head and 2 front paws.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressing

GUSN: 18166

Accession Number: 1998.2263

Blue decorated curio w/ Dutch windmill; bonnet-like shape w/ platform underneath; blue and white basket weave pattern covering object; blue and white windmill painting inside bonnet shape w/ 2 painted sailboats on sides of curio.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18167

Accession Number: 1998.2264

Perfume bottle

Perfume bottle in brass carriage w/ butterfly in front in pulling position; on rectangular mount; brass hinged lid on bottle; butterfly w/ blue and red coloring.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), marble (rock)

GUSN: 18168

Accession Number: 1998.2265

Bowl

Footed earthenware bowl w/ green and yellow glaze; blue ring on rim and neck; green coloring has dripped effect around waist of bowl; 3 feet at bottom.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18169

Accession Number: 1998.2266

Pen holder

Gilded metal pen holder; cylinder shaped w/ reticulated body; top edge embossed w/ foliate scroll pattern; round base w/ green woven wool on underside.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18170

Accession Number: 1998.2267

Gravy boat

Majolica gravy boat w/ green glaze in interior and around sides; white band around edge w/ incised labyrinth design; brown images in white band of boat, cloud and eye; yellow tri-foliate design in front.

Date: 1860-1880 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 18171

Accession Number: 1998.2268

Vase

Porcelain vase; cat w/ tree trunk, flowers and ladybug; white w/ blue flowers, green stems and red ladybug; blue band around base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18172

Accession Number: 1998.2269

Figurine

Porcelain figure of bearded man w/ top hat; unglazed only on back; front w/ deteriorating remnants of red top hat, brown beard, blue coat(?), red pants and green grass.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18173

Accession Number: 1998.2270

Potpourri jar

Porcelain potpourri jar w/ celadon glaze; 3 leaf-like feet on bottom; scalloped body w/ round reticulated cover.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18174

Accession Number: 1998.2271

Bust

Miniature unglazed bust of "Eugenie"; woman w/ bunned hair wearing dress w/ shawl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (glassworking), porcelain, glass (material)

GUSN: 18175

Accession Number: 1998.2272

Vase

Striated vase w/ swirled green, red, blue colors; unglazed around body but glazed interior top rim; scalloped rim w/ round base.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 18176

Accession Number: 1998.2273

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body w/ round lid red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18177

Accession Number: 1998.2274.1AB

Jar

Miniature porcelain jar; Imari decoration; scalloped body; red and gilt scalloped decoration around rim; multi-colored floral branch w/ blue and yellow bird.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18178

Accession Number: 1998.2274.2

Dish

Small club shaped white dish with blue banded rim with drips; profile in center of woman with blue and green dress with red apron; woman standing on green grass patch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18179

Accession Number: 1998.2275

Urn

Mottled brown and ivory miniature urn w/ 2 handles; appearance of swirled vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, mottling

GUSN: 18180

Accession Number: 1998.2276

Bird figurine

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18181

Accession Number: 1998.2277

Bird figurine

Miniature plaster pigeon; painted black and gray; missing beak.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 18182

Accession Number: 1998.2278

Mug

Small porcelain mug; gilt band and floral decoration; marked "Remember Me"; floral trail on front around inscription w/ gold, green leaves, and pink flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18183

Accession Number: 1998.2279

VanTines's Japanese Nail Stone box

Blue and white square porcelain covered box marked "VANTINE'S/ ORIENTAL/ NAILSTONE/ JAPAN"; yellow and orange paper label w/ inscription, dragon and mountain; top w/ 4 shells at 4 corners; scene on cover w/ mountain and ocean.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18184

Accession Number: 1998.2280AB

Vase

Molded square porcelain vase; light blue glaze w/ raised arabesque decoration; 4 scrolled feet and scrolled rim.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18185

Accession Number: 1998.2281

Jar for Magla Toilet Cream

Porcelain covered jar; blue decoration on white; "Countie of Boston" painted in blue on cover; foliate scrolled decoration (transfer printed) on sides; paper seal around bottom of cover and top rim of jar.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: C.J. Countie & Co. (Maker)

Material: porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 18186

Accession Number: 1998.2282AB

Pitcher

Redware pitcher w/ applied decoration of roses and other flowers--decopage; green leaves w/ multi-colored flowers.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: découpage (image making technique), redware

GUSN: 18187

Accession Number: 1998.2283

Bowl w/ spout

Earthenware glazed bowl w/ spout; brown and green decoration w/ tan background; brown band on rim; green blotch at back of bowl; squiggly lines flaring from rim on exterior and interior.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 18188

Accession Number: 1998.2284

Jar

Etched glass jar w/ padded yellow satin finial on lid; diamond pattern banded on jar w/ alternating pattern of flowers; hanging arched floral trails around jar; dotted pattern on cover.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: etching (corroding), etching (printing process), glass (material), satin

GUSN: 18189

Accession Number: 1998.2285AB

Vase

Sheet brass vase w/ glass liner; round base w/ cylindrical stem; brass fasteners on base and vertically arranged on stem; distinct hammering marks.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), hammering

GUSN: 18190

Accession Number: 1998.2286

Candle lamp

Green tin candle holder w/ white tin candle and tiny round glass bulb on top; lamp is battery run; ring on stand for holding.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 18191

Accession Number: 1998.2287

Jar

Milk glass covered jar w/ blue floral decoration on cover and sides; raised foliate design around knob on cover; flowers in branched form.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), painting (coating)

GUSN: 18192

Accession Number: 1998.2288AB

Quimper

Ovoid quimper; decorative dish w/ 2 raised grotesques at sides and scalloped reticulated lip; blue interior w/ yellow banded rim; white exterior w/ multi-colored picture of nude woman w/ snake-like arms, headdress and finned feet; 4 feet at bottom of quimper.

Date: 1842-1860

Maker: Societa Ceramica Richard (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), painting (coating), porcelain, tin (metal)

GUSN: 18193

Accession Number: 1998.631

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18194

Accession Number: 1998.2289.1

Lampshade

Paper lampshade w/ applied green and pink decoration; raised green scalloped pattern around top w/ pink coloring in between; raised floral vine around bottom portion of shade w/ pink and green coloring in between.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), painting (coating), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 18195

Accession Number: 1998.2289.2

Trunk

Black leather covered trunk w/ paper label #10. Paper has incised lines for detail. Brass vertical bands on front and sides. Leather side straps at front. Leather side handle. Interior lined in blue and white paper.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18196

Accession Number: 1998.2290

Box

Covered box w/ applied Japanesque decoration, including photo of Japanese woman w/ umbrella on top. Straw pieces in shape of bamboo, bird, oak leaves, flowers and border around photograph. Straw border w/ tan and brown stripes.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), cardboard, paper (fiber product), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 18197

Accession Number: 1998.2291

Box

Wooden tea chest w/ blue paper liner inside w/ oak leaf print. Opens w/ one sliding piece on top. Marquetry box. Complex geometric designs on outside w/ multi-colored pieces. Primarily tan, brown and green. Triangular sections on sides.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: marquetry, pine (wood)

GUSN: 18198

Accession Number: 1998.2292

Box

Black lacquer box w/ brass inlay on lid and in front. Lock in front, medallion on top, center. 5 decals inside lid--4 characters, pirates... one center shepherdess, larger. Bottom of box lined w/ green paper. Inside lined w/ white paper.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 18199

Accession Number: 1998.2293

The Glow Night Lamp

Glass gas lamp in original box, brown cardboard box w/ red label on front. 2 glass pieces wrapped in tissue include--clear base, scalloped and flat, and frosted top piece, shaped like light-bulb, scalloped. Wick, never been used.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, glass (material)

GUSN: 18200

Accession Number: 1998.2294AB

Hanging bracket shelf

Hanging wall bracket shelf, oak. Back piece has asymmetrical decoration of cut-out key design and top pendant.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), oak (wood)

GUSN: 18201

Accession Number: 1998.2295

Hanging bracket shelf

Fret-carved hanging bracket shelf, walnut w/ back design of heart-shaped scrollwork. 2 bottom finials on sides.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fretsaws, walnut (wood)

GUSN: 18202

Accession Number: 1998.2296

Match holder

Bristol board hanging match holder; slipper shoe shaped; silver bristol board w/ red embroidered decoration in center and at border. Red silk lining on back. Loop at top for hanging.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, paper (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 18203

Accession Number: 1998.2297

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