Historic New England

Tavern Sign

Large round ball painted gold; iron staples for hanging.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), oil paint (paint), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11328

Accession Number: 1991.1675

A flat rectangular case with a flat molded cornice and a rounded, rectangular cornered glazed front revealing a scal model of a four masted ship. It is fully rigged with rolled sails and a black and red painted hull mounted on a cradle, against a light blue background. The case is raised on a molded...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cloth, graining, painting (coating), pine (wood), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 11329

Accession Number: 1991.1677

Ship Model

A half hull model. Painted black, with the back unpainted and it is mounted on a section of wood. Three nails protrude from the side of the hull.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Frost, John Orne Johnson, 1852-1928 (Maker)

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11330

Accession Number: 1991.1678

Bench

The bench has a broad crest rail with a shaped top raised on ring rod turned stiles and central support over a second rectangular rail raised on turned spindles. It has a wide plank seat with a rounded front "swooping" arm rest on rod and ring turned support and two splindles. Eight thick rod and ri...

Date: 1825-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11332

Accession Number: 1991.1681

Print

Of rectangular, horizontal format print of two ducks in a marshy body of water with cattails and rushes in the background. One duck- with a green head, white rim, brown and gray body- is facing left, seen in profile. The other (female?) is brown and is facing slightly right. In an unpainted wooden ...

Date: 1941

Maker: Pope, A., Jr. (Artist) Armstrong & Co. (Printmaker)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11333

Accession Number: 1991.1682

Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11334

Accession Number: 1917.973

Shoe

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11335

Accession Number: 1917.974

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11336

Accession Number: 1917.976

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11337

Accession Number: 1917.977

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11338

Accession Number: 1917.979

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11339

Accession Number: 1917.780

Print

Rectangular, horizontal format print of two ducks in an autumn landscape. In crepuscular light, floating on a river with trees on the far bank rendered sketchily in earth tones. There are gray/brown ducks, one facing right, seen in profile, its mate to the right. They appear to be a type of mallard....

Date: 1940-1949

Maker: Armstrong & Co. (Printmaker) Pope, A., Jr. (Artist)

Material: ink, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 11340

Accession Number: 1991.1683

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11341

Accession Number: 1917.982

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11342

Accession Number: 1917.983

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 11343

Accession Number: 1917.984

Bobeche

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11344

Accession Number: 1917.985

Bobeche

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11345

Accession Number: 1917.986

Bobeche

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11346

Accession Number: 1917.987

Bobeche

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11347

Accession Number: 1917.988

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11348

Accession Number: 1917.990

Lamp

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11349

Accession Number: 1917.991

Candlestick

Candlestick holder with handle

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11350

Accession Number: 1917.999

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 11351

Accession Number: 1917.1000

Lantern

Of a tall, rectangular form with three glazed sides and a sloping square top, with a 3/4 circular-shaped superstructure with turned wood and wire handle. The pierced base is fit with a circular collar and bent metal feet. It is painted green.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), sheet metal

GUSN: 11352

Accession Number: 1991.1685

Bucket

Of massive form with a heavy iron bail handle on a circular rolled rim, with sloping straight sides and a flat(?) base.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11353

Accession Number: 1991.1686

Cupboard

A flat top with molded cornice on a rectangular case with a hinged four panel door, painted yellow. The door has Eastlake period and earlier hardware. And the interior has two "U" shaped top shelves.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 11354

Accession Number: 1991.1687

Jelly Mold

A deep, oblong bowl with sloping sides and an oval ring foot with molded interior of grapes and grape leaves at the base and fluting at the sides. White, glazed pottery.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), molding (forming), lead glaze

GUSN: 11355

Accession Number: 1991.1688

Sugar Shaker

A cylindrical vertically ribbed form of deep pink glass with an opalescent "trellis"-like overlay pattern. Also a domed (zinc?) pierced cap.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 11356

Accession Number: 1991.1691

Liverpool Pitcher

Small, full-bellied form with flared foot and applied handle. Transfer prints and inscriptions on both sides in black. One side has a mourning scene at Washington's tomb, the other is showing a three-masted British ship under full sail. Glazed cream-colored body.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing, lead glaze

GUSN: 11357

Accession Number: 1991.1692

Liverpool Pitcher

A narrow, full-bodied form with an applied handle. Decorated with a transfer print in black, showing two kissing children within an oval reserve under a swag of bell flowers, with an inscription below it; same image on both sides.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 11358

Accession Number: 1991.1693

Lantern

Of lighthouse form, with a conical tin top with a hanging ring on the diamond and star pattern. It has a pierced collar over a tapering uncolored glass body and a pierced star pattern tin base fitted with a whale's oil burner, the glass shade has thick roll at the lip and base.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11359

Accession Number: 1991.1694

Sand Shaker

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 11360

Accession Number: 1917.1005

Pitcher

Squat baluster form with a beaded rim, flaring spout, and molded raised figures and devices on the side. These show the Greek goddess Diana and her dogs, a flowerhead, and a man drinking over a barrel. It has a ribbed base and applied handle. The underglaze blue is on the collar and body, while the ...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11361

Accession Number: 1991.1695

Pitcher

Molded rim and flaring spout on a pear shaped body with a flared foot. The body is decorated with wide brown bands of undulating wavy cream lines enclosing a central cafe au lait colored band with blue, brown and cream "worming". Applied handle with molded terminals.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, earthenware, mocha ware, molding (forming)

GUSN: 11362

Accession Number: 1991.1696

Mixing Bowl

Large bowl with a wide circular mouth with a rolled edge and gently rounded sides leading to a ringed foot. Covered with a dull yellow glaze.

Date: 1875-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 11363

Accession Number: 1991.1697

Mixing Bowl

A bowl with a circular flaring rim on sloping rounded sides and a ring foot. Decorated with five brown bands and glazed yellow.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 11364

Accession Number: 1991.1698

Mixing Bowl

Wide circular mouth with a thick molded, straight-sided rim on molded, gently rounded sides. Brown glazed.

Date: 1825-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11365

Accession Number: 1991.1699

Mixing Bowl

Wide circular mouth with straight-sided rim; sloping body; decorated with blue and white banding and a circular foot. Glazed yellow overall. The rim is notched at the sides for handles.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), earthenware

GUSN: 11366

Accession Number: 1991.1700

Jug

Wide, circular straight-sided mouth that narrows to the neck on an ovoid body; two applied handles at the shoulders; brown and black splotches under a warm yellow-brown glaze.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), redware, lead glaze

GUSN: 11367

Accession Number: 1991.1701

Swan Decoy

Hollow carved in the form of a swimming swan, with a shaped neck and head, tack eyes and a shaped bill. The swan has weathered white paint and a bill painted in black. The neck and head are in two separate parts, with the bird having a tin plate on the base.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11368

Accession Number: 1991.1702

Decoy

A rough hewn "archaic" goose carved from drift wood with an arched neck in a feeding position. Some white paint is visible at the neck and under chest and tail section.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), painting (image-making)

GUSN: 11369

Accession Number: 1991.1703

Decoy

Hollow carved in the form of a full-bodied duck with wings and a rounded tail are carved into the relief. An inset head with an incised bill and painted tack eyes. Painted black, while the bill is in yellow.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), carving (processes), painting (coating)

GUSN: 11370

Accession Number: 1991.1704