Historic New England

Sugar bowl and cover

Japanese cream-colored earthenware partial tea set. Sugar bowl of elongated globular form w/ 2 green crabstock handles and knop; painted w/ overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of stylized birds and plants executed in long, wispy lines w/ an almost Martin Bros.-esque appearance. Extra cover.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14178

Accession Number: 1986.161.2A-C

Creamer

Japanese cream-colored earthenware partial tea set. Creamer of ovoid body w/ crabstock handle and pinched sides; painted w/ overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of stylized birds and plants executed in long, wispy lines w/ an almost Martin Bros.-esque appearance.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14179

Accession Number: 1986.161.3

Saucer

Japanese cream-colored earthenware partial tea set. Shallow-bowled saucer w/ flared lip; painted w/ overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of stylized birds and plants executed in long, wispy lines w/ an almost Martin Bros.-esque appearance.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14180

Accession Number: 1986.161.4

Saucer

Japanese cream-colored earthenware partial tea set. Shallow-bowled saucer w/ flared lip; painted w/ overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of stylized birds and plants executed in long, wispy lines w/ an almost Martin Bros.-esque appearance.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14181

Accession Number: 1986.161.5

Teacup

Japanese cream-colored earthenware partial tea set. Deep cup w/ crabstock handle (repaired); painted w/ overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of stylized birds and plants executed in long, wispy lines w/ an almost Martin Bros.-esque appearance.

Date: 1880-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), painting (image-making), hand-painted, tin (metal)

GUSN: 14182

Accession Number: 1986.161.6

Coffee cup and saucer

Japanese porcelain coffee cup and saucer; the cylindrical cup w/ crabstock/bamboo handle on low foot; on shallow bowled footed saucer; both w/ underglaze cobalt-blue "cracked-ice", peony pattern w/ overglaze gilt highlights and hatching.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 14183

Accession Number: 1986.163AB

Miniature teacup and saucer

Miniature stoneware teacup and saucer (saucer is currently missing); molded w/ flower and leaf decoration near front, w/ floral lip and scroll handle; dark brown color.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: molding (forming), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 14184

Accession Number: 1986.166AB

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14185

Accession Number: 1986.183.1

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14186

Accession Number: 1986.183.2

Nesting tables

Graduated set: large w/ overhanging rectangular bowed top, tapered legs; 2 smaller have tops w/ straight sides and back; bowed front.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), staining

GUSN: 14187

Accession Number: 1986.183.3

Side chair

Side chair. Refinished mahogany, twentieth-century upholstery. Serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats, upholsterd saddle-shaped seat; molded straight front legs; H-shape stretchers.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 14188

Accession Number: 1986.194.1

Side chair

Side chair. One of a pair. Mahogany, modern upholstery. Wavy serpentine crest rail over three conforming slats; upholsterd saddle-shaped seat; H-shape stretchers. Rests on reeded Marlborough front legs. Refinished.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), upholstering

GUSN: 14189

Accession Number: 1986.194.2

Bowl

Each shallow round form w/ scalloped irregular rim.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering

GUSN: 14190

Accession Number: 1986.203.1

Bowl

Each shallow round form w/ scalloped irregular rim.

Date: 1930-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), hammering

GUSN: 14191

Accession Number: 1986.203.2

Andiron

Double belted ball finial on turned shaft w/ arched spurred supports; ball feet.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14192

Accession Number: 1986.209.1

Andiron

Double belted ball finial on turned shaft w/ arched spurred supports; ball feet.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 14193

Accession Number: 1986.209.2

Shovel

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel shaft and iron shovel.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14194

Accession Number: 1986.209.3

Tongs

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel tongs.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14195

Accession Number: 1986.209.4

Candlestick

Flaring bobeche on urn shape candle cup on baluster stem and oval base. Candlecup incised w/ 2 rings. Stem threads into base.

Date: 1830-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14196

Accession Number: 1986.213.2

Candlestick

Each w/ flared lip on cylindrical candle socket; turned shaft; saucer base.

Date: 1900-1950 ?

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 14197

Accession Number: 1986.219.2

Floor lamp

Turned shaft w/ urn finial; adjustable turned arm w/ light socket; tripod base capped w/ stamped brass paws.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), maple (wood)

GUSN: 14198

Accession Number: 1986.220

Area rug

Brown toned area rug; broad loom; room size.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 14199

Accession Number: 1986.222

Stool

Small rectangular form w/ padded and upholstered top and sides. The fabric is patterned in dense flower and leaf scroll motif in gold, brown, yellow, pink, and blue. Fabric is nailed to box.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14200

Accession Number: 1986.224

Footstool

Footstool. Rosewood grained. Four-board with demi-tone endboards; upholstered with ingrained carpet fragment in green, red, and gold.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering, graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14201

Accession Number: 1986.225

Storage box

Grey, green painted rectangular-form w/ cotter (?) pin hinged lid; interior w/ 5 compartments; nail construction.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 14202

Accession Number: 1986.226

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Simple five-board construction. inverted "V" cut to end boards terminates in two legs on each side.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14203

Accession Number: 1986.227

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, painted green. Nailed five-board box with overhanging top.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: nailing, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14204

Accession Number: 1986.228

Footstool

Footstool. Pine, cotton, wool, straw. Rectangular box upholstered muslin; remnants of upholstery at ends and base; nail construction.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), pine (wood), straw (plant material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 14205

Accession Number: 1986.229

Box

Rectangular form w/ flat, leather hinged lid; painted dark green, nail construction; cotton tape hinge holds lid in interior.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 14206

Accession Number: 1986.231

Small trunk

Small trunk. Pine, blue paint. Rectangular blue-painted dome top box; dovetail construction; hinged lid.

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 14207

Accession Number: 1986.232

Hand grill

Two part ring-hinged w/ long handles; "grill" sections of rectangular form w/ parallel rods.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14208

Accession Number: 1986.234

Hand grill

2-part hinged w/ long "loop" handles. The "grill" sections of rectangular shape w/ 9 horizontal and 2 diagonal cross pieces.

Date: 1890-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14209

Accession Number: 1986.235

Hand grill

Long, narrow 2-part folding grill w/ twisted loop handles.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 14210

Accession Number: 1986.236

Hand grill

Half of a two-part folding grill w/ wire work grid "grill" on a twisted loop handle.

Date: 1890-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, wire

GUSN: 14211

Accession Number: 1986.237

Fabric covered box

Rectangular, fabric covered, padded, hinged top on "pleated" box; twill tab for opening; lined w/ paper; brass tack feet. Covered in faded green, red, gold, and beige paisley patterned stripe cotton.

Date: 1880-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), paper (fiber product), pine (wood), tabby (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 14212

Accession Number: 1986.238

Cellarette

Grain-painted box w/ hinged lid w/ overhanging molding; molded base; interior w/ twelve compartments; metal handles at each side.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14213

Accession Number: 1986.239

Basket

Rectangular form w/ rigid arched handle and cross-piece at center; hook at one end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), splints (lighting devices)

GUSN: 14214

Accession Number: 1986.242

Side chair

Wooden side chair; painted brown w/ painted gold florette and circle decoration on crest. Three spindle back w/ turned front legs and paired front stretchers; splayed back legs; paired plain stretchers; caned seat.

Date: 1885-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14215

Accession Number: 1986.245

Trunk

Trunk. Wood, paper with geometric pattern, metal, leather. Rectangular flat top, patterned-paper covered wood trunk with wood ribs and metal strapping; interior lined with green and white paper; heavy leather strap side handles. Contains blankets, paisley shawls, and Indian rug.

Date: 1865-1875

Maker: Tyler, J. L. (Maker)

Material: leather, metal, paper (fiber product), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 14216

Accession Number: 1986.246

Oil lamp

Cast metal figure of a standing female Indian w/ one hand resting on a tree stump and the other raised to head. She wears a short "feather" skirt, feather crown, and a panther(?) skin over her shoulder and down her back. The figure is bronze colored and mounted on a square black marble base. Font of...

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process), glass (material), marble (rock), metal, molding (forming)

GUSN: 14217

Accession Number: 1986.247

Cake basket

Shaped bail handle w/ cast scrollwork on circular bowl w/ raised and arched rim and pedestal base. Band of tassels around bowl and base. Incised deoices(?) at outer rim. Medallion w/ crane and bamboo at well.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Derby Silver Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 14218

Accession Number: 1986.248

Lamp base

In the form of an elongated, ornate ewer w/ "C" scroll handle and shaped spout; the body cast w/ various Renaissance inspired motifs: cupids, leaves, beading, masks, entertwined vines; bronze finish.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), white metal

GUSN: 14219

Accession Number: 1986.249

Trunk

Rectangular leather covered trunk with domed lid; top is ornamented with studs; lined with pages from a French book (dated 1752); iron hardware; tacks along edges.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: J. Merriman & Sons (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), leather, pine (wood)

GUSN: 14270

Accession Number: 1986.280