Historic New England

Teapot

White porcelain teapot with ridges on body, molded foliate gold spout and handle, scalloped gold rim, and gold bands around body and foot. Lid has same molded foliate design with gold accents and bands around knop and rim. Partial tea service of teapot, sugar bowl and two cake plates.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding

GUSN: 40107

Accession Number: 1939.19.1AB

Pitcher

Octagonal white body w/ faceted sides bearing the relief molded images of 8 of the Apostles within gothic niches; gothic handle w/ masks in relief on inside (near lip) and as thumbrest; mouth and rim deeply scrolled.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 40108

Accession Number: 1939.20

Plate

Purple glass plate with trailing vine decoration in gilt around border.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40109

Accession Number: 1939.21

Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 40110

Accession Number: 1939.22E

Powder Horn

Green powder horn with rounded wood plug with iron ring. String tied through ring and around neck. Engraved images include hearts, stars, flag (with 13 stars), bird, and a fish.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: hemp (fiber), horn (animal material), metal, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 40111

Accession Number: 1939.24

Box

Small leather covered box with hinged and locking domed lid. Exterior covered with leather decorated with tooled or burnt stylized flowers and geometric designs. There is a metal handle on the lid and a metal lock on the front. The box has one leather hinge and one metal hinge. The interior is li...

Date: 1773

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), paper (fiber product), metal, block printing (relief printing process), stenciling

GUSN: 40112

Accession Number: 1939.26A

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40113

Accession Number: 1939.28N

Bed

Bed post

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40114

Accession Number: 1939.28A

Bed

Bed Post

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40115

Accession Number: 1939.28B

Bed

Bed Post

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40116

Accession Number: 1939.28C

Bed

Bed post of maple stained mahogany

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40117

Accession Number: 1939.28D

Bed

Pine headboard

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40118

Accession Number: 1939.28E

Bed

Bed stretcher

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40119

Accession Number: 1939.28F

Bed

Bed stretchers

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40120

Accession Number: 1939.28H

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40121

Accession Number: 1939.28I

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40122

Accession Number: 1939.28J

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40123

Accession Number: 1939.28K

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40124

Accession Number: 1939.28L

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40125

Accession Number: 1939.28M

Cape

Cream cashmere; edges of front and hem lined with strips of Indian embroidered multicolored wool; hook and eye closure at front; also frog consisting of multicolored silk thread braided medallion on either side with mulitcolored silk thread twisted cord loop and small brown and multicolored silk thr...

Date: 1875-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cashmere (wool), silk (fiber)

GUSN: 40126

Accession Number: 1939.29

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 40127

Accession Number: 1939.31

Shawl

Cream ground of cotton twill and silk with sewn on narrow border of orange, red, green, and tan; with paisley border at one end; wool patterning wefts and silk warps on border.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), twill, wool (textile)

GUSN: 40128

Accession Number: 1939.32

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40129

Accession Number: 1939.36

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40130

Accession Number: 1939.37

Ribbon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40131

Accession Number: 1939.38

Toy Horseman

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40133

Accession Number: 1939.40

Figure

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 40134

Accession Number: 1939.41

Eggcup

Oval basket in the form of bamboo w/ relief molded "bamboo moors" on the body of the basket; basket contains 6 egg cups; all w/ thin gold band; eggcups are chalice shaped. A= Basket B-G= Eggcups

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 39866

Accession Number: 1938.961A-G

Jug

White vase-shaped body w/ double band in relief around neck and loop handle.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Wedgwood (Maker)

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39868

Accession Number: 1938.967

Pitcher

Octagonal white body w/ faceted sides bearing the relief molded images of 8 of the Apostles within gothic niches; gothic handle w/ masks in relief on inside (near lip) and as thumbrest; mouth and rim deeply scrolled.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39869

Accession Number: 1938.968

Beer pitcher

Relief molded in the shape of a barrel w/ grapes and leaves on either side of rustic handle; four pins in rim (as if for cover).

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), relief (sculpture techniques), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 39870

Accession Number: 1938.969

Cruet Set

Eight piece cut glass cruet set, five cruet bottles and stoppers, two casters, and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 39871

Accession Number: 1938.970.1-.8

Fireplace

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39872

Accession Number: 1938.974A

Child's Dress

White cotton and lace dress.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 39874

Accession Number: 1938.1009

Dress

Pink, printed w/ stylized fans pattern; wide neckline w/ piping; short double capped sleeves; shirred bodice front; skirt gathered all around onto piped waist; 2 tucks at hem; hook and eye back closure; pocket on right.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process), rolling up

GUSN: 39875

Accession Number: 1938.1010

Child's Underwaist

Short; white cotton; drawstring neckline; full, short sleeves trimmed with two tucks and two pinked bands (Van Dyck edge); vertical bands extend to skirt and flare out with box pleats; five white buttons around waist; eleven white buttons center back.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 39876

Accession Number: 1938.1011

Coat

Tan with collar / capelet, white trim along collar, capelet, and cuffs, yoke with piping, pleated back and front with chainstitch at waist, hook and eye at neckline and waist

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), hand sewing

GUSN: 39877

Accession Number: 1938.1012

Girl's dress

Girl's two piece brown plaid silk dress; scoop neckline; cap sleeves; brown waistband bow; bustle with ties and crinoline; brown ruching at sleeves and hem; bodice lined with white chintz. A)= Bodice B)= Skirt (brown taffeta--matches waistband and ruching.)

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 39878

Accession Number: 1938.1013AB

Skirt

White cotton skirt with a gathered waistband and a circular medallion pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39879

Accession Number: 1938.1014

Bag

Tan canvas with brown stitched decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas

GUSN: 39880

Accession Number: 1938.1015

Underskirt or Petticoat

Ivory silk satin; hip yoke; scalloped quilting around body and large scale floral meander quilting at hem; white glazed linen waistband, gathered on either side of back placket; dark blue glazed wool lining.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), quilting, satin, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 39881

Accession Number: 1938.1016

Bodice

Sheer cream wool over white cotton; broad neckline; sharply pointed and boned waist; pointed front and back; back lace closure; darts; piped neck, waist and arms' eye.

Date: ca. 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made, wool (textile)

GUSN: 39882

Accession Number: 1938.1018E

Bib

White/yellowed; quilted diamond pattern with embroidered crosses in center; bottom embroidered with stylized flowers, scrolls, and garland; scalloped eyelet edges; pearl button and loop closure; pointed bottom.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 39883

Accession Number: 1938.1023

Infant's Bonnet

White; ribbed; front panel buttons onto back; back has deep scallops and neck ruffle with drawstring; embroidered scalloped edged; two cotton ties.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 39885

Accession Number: 1938.1026

Teacup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 39886

Accession Number: 1938.1028A

Mold

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 39888

Accession Number: 1938.1032A

Collar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39889

Accession Number: 1938.1034

Shoe

Red shoes; three red bows, red ribbon laces, and four pairs of red coups as closure; trimmed with red silbhen at sol and ankle; lined with pale green silk; square-dimpled toe; red sole.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 39890

Accession Number: 1938.1037

Boots / Slippers

Pair of light blue boots with embroidery on the toe with featherstitching. White silk trim along sole and seams. Three white buttons at side. Lined with white flannel. White leather sole.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), satin

GUSN: 39891

Accession Number: 1938.1038AB

Shoes

A pair of leather children's shoes with a punched eyelet pattern, elastic ankle straps, paper inner sole, and a bow with a metal buckle.

Date: 1871

Maker: Carpenter, William (Maker)

Material: leather, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 39892

Accession Number: 1938.1039AB

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