Historic New England

Plate

Porcelain plate with clue enamel border and scrolled gold palmettes. Center depicts scene of French castle, Chateau de Tuileries.

Date: 1844

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain, hand-painted

GUSN: 50179

Accession Number: 1982.208.1

Plate

Porcelain plate with clue enamel border and scrolled gold palmettes. Center depicts scenes of French chateau, Chateau de Tuileries.

Date: 1844

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: porcelain, gilding, hand-painted

GUSN: 50180

Accession Number: 1982.208.2

Porcelain teacup with cobalt blue enamel glaze and gold grape vine border on interior of cup. Gold decorative scrollwork surrounds rectangular panel bearing gilt initial "N", flanked by two cherubs with pink roses, against light blue ground, and gold, ear-shaped handle.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50181

Accession Number: 1982.209.1

Saucer

Porcelain saucer with cobalt blue enamel glaze and gold grape vine border on interior of saucer, surrounding two gold bands.

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50182

Accession Number: 1982.209.2

Demitasse Cup

Porcelain demitasse cup with cobalt blue enamel glaze, gold, ear-shaped handle, and gold border of leafy scrolls. The cup is decorated with fleurs-de-lis and the painted crest of Henry IV on gray tear drop-shaped satchels draped over swords.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 50183

Accession Number: 1982.210.1

Demitasse Saucer

Porcelain demitasse saucer with cobalt blue enamel glaze, gold border of leafy scrolls, and four abstract crosses surrounding a gold disc.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, hand-painted, gilding

GUSN: 50184

Accession Number: 1982.210.2

Shoe Figurine

Shoe-shaped figurine. Blue body with metallic gold painted decoration. "Henry IIII" and two flags or banners on the front of the shoe.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50185

Accession Number: 1982.210.3

Vase

Pair of pressed glass vases with vertical sides and ashburton type pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 50186

Accession Number: 1982.211.1

Vase

Pair of pressed glass vases with vertical sides and ashburton type pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 50187

Accession Number: 1982.211.2

Pitcher

Glass pitcher. Applied handle. Etched grape design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50188

Accession Number: 1982.212

Decanter

Glass decanter with a stopper. Diamond and beading pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50189

Accession Number: 1982.213AB

Pitcher

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 50191

Accession Number: 1982.214

Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50192

Accession Number: 1982.215

Shot glass

Striped maroon and colorless glass shot glass. Large middle section with etched scroll and dot design and the words "Bum Geburtstage" [sic] for Happy Birthday although the etching is misspelled.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50193

Accession Number: 1982.216

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50194

Accession Number: 1982.217.1

Wine Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50195

Accession Number: 1982.217.2

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Foliate garland border surrounds the rim and accents the handle. Classical figures adorn the body.

Date: 1885-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50196

Accession Number: 1982.218

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Foliate garland border. Dancing figures adorn the body.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50197

Accession Number: 1982.219

Pitcher

Jasperware pitcher with a green body. Twisted rope handle. Foliate border surrounds the rim. Several classical figures adorn the body.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 50198

Accession Number: 1982.220

Pitcher

Cream bulbous body w/ copper lustre band around base, neck, and rim and on margins of loop handle, stylized copper lustre bellflower on spine of handle; black transfer printed scenes of King Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, copper (metal), creamware, earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50199

Accession Number: 1982.221

Pitcher

Pearlware rounded body w/ blue and white transfer printed scenic (mountain pass and cherubs) octagonal panels bordered by silver lustre; blue and white transfer printed rose under mouth; solid silver lustre neck, mouth and rococo scrolled handle.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, luster (textile), silver (color), transfer printing, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50200

Accession Number: 1982.222

Pitcher

Pearlware rounded body w/ blue and white transfer printed still lives (fruit and birds) in octagonal panels bordered by silver lustre; blue and white rose under mouth; solid silver lustre neck, mouth and rococo scrolled handle.

Date: 1815-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), pearlware, luster (textile), silver (color), transfer printing, silver (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 50201

Accession Number: 1982.223

Tile

Square tin glazed earthenware decorative tile with black transfer print depicting Boar and Donkey; framed as a trivet.

Date: ca. 1765

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 50202

Accession Number: 1982.224

Tile

Square earthenware decorative tile with purple background and painted blue and white design in center and corners.

Date: 18th century

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ceramic tile, glaze

GUSN: 50203

Accession Number: 1982.225

Vase

Glass vase. Broad base and rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50204

Accession Number: 1982.227

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 50205

Accession Number: 1982.228

Vase

Molded vase with rectangular base, three shafts resembling tree trunks and molded form of lion with yellow ball under front paw in foreground. Base and trunks glazed green. Lion glazed brown with orange tongue. Greenish tint on lion's body.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26677

Accession Number: 1993.616.2

Petticoat

The matching petticoat is made from cream-colored watered silk taffeta and may be original to the gown. The petticoat is made from two selvedge widths of railroaded sillk gathered into a waistband that closes with a hook and eye. Both skirt and petticoat were stiffened with later additions of nylon ...

Date: 1844

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 26678

Accession Number: 2000.439.3

Curtain

Six single and two double curtains panels. Polyester, referred to as bark cloth. Chinoiserie motif.

Date: 1955-1960

Maker: Imperial (Maker)

Material: polyester

GUSN: 26680

Accession Number: 2000.566A-H

Baby carriage

Bilt-Rite baby carriage. Painted red with racing stripe decals on sides.

Date: 1965-1970

Maker: Bilt-Rite (Maker)

Material: chrome steel, enameling, rubber (material), vinyl

GUSN: 26681

Accession Number: 2000.569A-C

Ribbon

Circular spool of ribbon. Paper packaging w/ printed image of a Puritan man. Brown silk ribbon.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26682

Accession Number: 2000.589

Pitcher

Black transfer-printed yellow glazed earthenware pitcher. Floral medallions and scene depicting Plymouth Rock superimposed geometric background. Silver luster accents on the rim and handle.

Date: 1895-1915

Maker: Burbank, A. S. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, lusterware

GUSN: 26683

Accession Number: 2000.590

Portrait of an Upholsterer

Bearded gentleman facing left, seated. White shirt, black neck tie. Hammer in left hand, upholstered chair leaning against knees. Right hand lifting red upholstery on a Rococo revival side chair. Scissors, screwdriver(?) and third tool attach to wall at left of portrait. Frame is not original.

Date: 1852

Maker: Cuypers, Franciscus Reinerus Hubertus, 1820-1866 (Artist)

Material: oil paint (paint), canvas

GUSN: 26684

Accession Number: 2000.591

Hooked rug

Rectangular hooked rug w/ southwest view of central Ipswich, MA c. mid-19th century. View includes residences, church, people and a horse and carriage. Navy blue border w/ grey/blue selvage.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Windsor, Shirley Shattuck (Maker) After Barber, John Warner (Maker)

Material: hooking, jute (fiber), wool (textile)

GUSN: 26685

Accession Number: 2001.3

Signature Quilt

The rectangular form is worked in forty-five squares of variously colored printed cotton in the Next Door Neighbor pattern, each square featuring a white conforming center with identifying name, place and date, the squares separated by latticed sashing, the whole with white muslin binding, fringed o...

Date: 1848-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 26686

Accession Number: 2001.2

Gas chandelier

Brass gas chandelier. Three scrolled arms. Openwork bottom. Pole to attach to ceiling.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 26687

Accession Number: 2001.7

Box

Original box containing four piece earthenware place setting. Box printed in green and yellow ink on white paper. Box held together with white tape.

Date: 1955

Maker: Marshall-Burns (Maker)

Material: cardboard, printing (process)

GUSN: 26688

Accession Number: 1999.105.1

Dinner plate

Round white earthenware dinner plate, transfer printed in forest green underglaze and covered with transparent glaze. Border of faux wood boards and nails. Dinner plate depicts hearth scene.

Date: 1955

Maker: Marshall-Burns (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26689

Accession Number: 1999.105.2

Dessert dish

Round white earthenware dessert plate, transfer-printed in forest green underglaze and covered with transparent glaze. Border of faux wood boards and nails. Dessert plate depicts wooden fireplace bellows.

Date: 1955

Maker: Marshall-Burns (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26690

Accession Number: 1999.105.3

Cup

Round white earthenware teacup transfer printed in forest green underglaze and covered with transparent glaze. Teacup adorned with faux wood and hinges, sampler and silhouettes.

Date: 1955

Maker: Marshall-Burns (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26691

Accession Number: 1999.105.4

Textile Fragment

Piece of textile with an embroiderd border of red cotton thread and green/brown on linen, pattern consists of two lions with crowns standing on back legs flanking an urn with a floral arrangement on top. Under lions and flanking urn are two stags. Also under lion and next to stags is another floral ...

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 26692

Accession Number: 1999.85

Set of forks

Set of six two-tined forks with green bone handles, set with three nails(?). One smaller, two-tined fork with wooden handle, painted green.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26693

Accession Number: 1999.58.1A-G

Set of knives

Five steel knives with green bone handles, set with three nails.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), steel (alloy), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26694

Accession Number: 1999.58.2A-E

Candle Lantern

Tin lantern with superimposed white paint. Three tiered circular pierced chimney with a loop handle. Decorated with four molded leaves. Four panels of glass and a hinged front door. Interiorly located candle holders.

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 26695

Accession Number: 1999.54

Shoes

A pair of white suede shoes with a gold leather trim, lamella laces, and a 1 ½ inch heel.

Date: 1915-1925

Maker: Thayer, McNeil & Hodgkins Co. (Maker)

Material: leather, suede

GUSN: 26696

Accession Number: 1999.40AB

Water pitcher

Whiteware pitcher with molded vertical lines and blue stripes around neck and base with bands of black on rim, neck, and base, molded handle with vertical black stripe.

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26697

Accession Number: 1998.5762.1

Water basin

Whiteware basin with light blue vertical stripes around rim with two bands of black on interior and one band of black on the exterior of the rim.

Maker: New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Material: whiteware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 26698

Accession Number: 1998.5762.2

Peanut butter bucket

Painted tin peanut butter bucket. Image of squirrel holding nut. "Squirrel Brand Peanut Butter." Semi-circular metal handle.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Squirrel Brand Company (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26699

Accession Number: 2001.92

Peanut taffy crate

Rectangular wooden crate for peanut taffy. Stamped inscription.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: Squirrel Brand Company (Maker)

Material: stamping (forming), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 26700

Accession Number: 2001.91

Salted mixed nuts container

Rectangular tin container w/ hinged lid for salted mixed nuts. Painted gold outlining and image of squirrel. Ground painted "sponge" appearance.

Date: 1950-1995 ?

Maker: Squirrel Brand Company (Maker)

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 26701

Accession Number: 2001.93

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