Historic New England

Chest with Drawers

White pine chest with drawers, painted red; bottom two drawers joined with wide even dovetails; top drawers are false. The chest's exterior gives the impression of three upper drawers due to escutcheons. Case sides joined to bottom board. Chest has ball feet, heavy base molding

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 45899

Accession Number: 1956.135

Bed Covering

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 45900

Accession Number: 1956.209

Jacket

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45901

Accession Number: 1956.313

Pitcher

Blue glass pitcher. Clear ridged handle. Ridged swirl design on the body.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), ceramic glaze

GUSN: 45902

Accession Number: 1957.M4

Vase

Parian vase with crabstock handles, applied grape bunches, and medallion of a man wearing a cloak.

Maker: unknown

Material: parian (porcelain)

GUSN: 45903

Accession Number: 1957.1

Pair of Stockings

Heavy knit stockings with a pattern of vertical shells.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45904

Accession Number: 1957.4AB

Chemise

White linen; scalloped embroidered edges on the broad square neckline and the cap sleeves; neck trim is later cotton addition.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 45905

Accession Number: 1957.5

Chemise

White linen; hand-tucked; machine embroidery; puffed sleeves.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 45906

Accession Number: 1957.7

Chemise

Machine-stitched tucks; puffed sleeves.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching

GUSN: 45907

Accession Number: 1957.8

Dress

A=Bodice; B=Skirt; C=Sash. This three piece suite is constructed of black moiré. Bodice (A) has elbow length sleeves trimmed with black lace and a black satin bow. The bodice ends in a sharp point at center front and back. Bodice is boned and lined with glazed cotton. Piping at shoulders and nec...

Date: 1862-1864

Maker: unknown

Material: moiré, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 45908

Accession Number: 1957.10A-C

Dress

Two piece ensemble, consisting of Bodice (A) construced of brown-colored velvet with a high neckline and standing band collar, long sleeves with a slit at cuff. Bodice and sleeves are lined with taffeta. Bodice is boned and princess seamed, with long tails and two silk satin-covered buttons. Inter...

Date: 1883-1884

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, satin, taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 45909

Accession Number: 1957.11AB

Slipcover

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45910

Accession Number: 1957.12

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45911

Accession Number: 1957.N13

Quilt

Central round border (diameter 56-1/2") and smaller circle (diameter 16-1/2") with mariner's compass within; points of red, blue, cream; circle ground white. Outside large circle body of quilt blue; quilted overall in "tea cup" pattern of interlocking circles.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Cobb, Sarah (Maker) Pratt, Sarah Cobb (Maker) Possibly Possibly

Material: piecing, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45912

Accession Number: 1957.13

Wooden Nesting Eggs

Pair of wooden eggs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45913

Accession Number: 1957.16.1-.2

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45914

Accession Number: 1957.111B

Plate

Small, shallow pewter plate. Monogram "IT" (Jerusha Tanbell) on rim.

Date: 1850

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 45915

Accession Number: 1957.120.1

Plate

Small, shallow pewter plate. Engraved monogram "IT" (Jerusha Tanbell) and stamped monogram "AM" on rim.

Date: 1725-1775

Maker: Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 45916

Accession Number: 1957.120.2

Porringer

Round, dark pewter porringer with decorative "Flower" handle and convex well incised with double band.

Date: 1825-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 45917

Accession Number: 1957.120.3

Bud Vase

Amethyst-tinted glass hyacinth vase. Cylindrical shape tapered at neck. Deep dished rim. Pontil mark on bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45919

Accession Number: 1957.130

Turtle Paperweight

Blue-colored glass turtle with small head, large body, small tail and four small feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 45920

Accession Number: 1957.131

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45921

Accession Number: 1957.132

Hand-made Paper Purse

Handmade and painted purse.

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 45922

Accession Number: 1957.133

Cockade Fan & Box

FAN (A): Small pierced bone sticks; opens to form circular fan; scalloped cotton leaves, painted with small blue and pink flowers. BOX (B): Elongated oval, covered with white moire'.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), cotton (textile), painting (coating), paper (fiber product), piercing, scalloping

GUSN: 45923

Accession Number: 1957.134AB

Secretary

French feet, shaped skirt, four drawers with locks and oval bail handles, three door top; inlaid fronts.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), veneering, inlay (process)

GUSN: 45924

Accession Number: 1957.141

Candlesnuffer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45925

Accession Number: 1957.143

Bed

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45926

Accession Number: 1957.145

Rocking Chair

Rocking chair with five slats, a low splint seat, drawn raking stiles, and carved arms.

Date: 1825-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 45927

Accession Number: 1957.146

Tea Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware footed tea bowl. Floral border surrounds the interior rim. Scenes of Lafayette at the grave of Franklin adorns the exterior body.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 45928

Accession Number: 1957.167

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45929

Accession Number: 1957.181

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45930

Accession Number: 1957.182

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45931

Accession Number: 1957.183

Flowerpot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45932

Accession Number: 1957.184

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45934

Accession Number: 1957.186

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 45935

Accession Number: 1957.188

Teapot

Pearlware footed teapot. Pink lustre cottage scene on the body and accents on foot, rim, and handle. Pink lustre trees adorn the cover.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: Patterson & Co. (Maker)

Material: glazing (coating), luster (optical property), pearlware

GUSN: 45936

Accession Number: 1957.191AB

Pitcher

White body; 4-faceted rounded oval w/ pink lustre vertical reeding surrounding medallions of lustre "cottage scenes" (different on the two pitchers); spray of flowers (lustre under mouth); lustre and polychrome enamel border of roses; assorted flowers; band of beading in relief under border; pointed...

Date: 1810-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), luster (textile), overglazing, pearlware, tin (metal)

GUSN: 45937

Accession Number: 1957.210

Pitcher

Pearlware pitcher with a wide mouth. Alternating blue, orange, white, and brown bands. Two blue chain-link molded bands. Seaweed design adorns the body.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45938

Accession Number: 1957.214

Pitcher

Earthenware pitcher with a foliate molded handle. Beige bands with blue chain design. Green molded chain border.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45939

Accession Number: 1957.215

Sugar Bowl

Pearlware sugar bowl. Molded green band around the rim. Brown, tan, and orange bands of varying sizes. Molded lion handles. Superimposed seaweed design. Thimble shaped finial.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), pearlware, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 45940

Accession Number: 1957.216AB

Bowl

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 45941

Accession Number: 1957.217

Bowl

Pearlware bowl with a brown rim. Molded green bands. Scroddled brown glaze adorns the body.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), pearlware

GUSN: 45942

Accession Number: 1957.218

Bowl

Pearlware bowl. Exterior Scroddled brown, yellow, and black glaze. Interior chevron border surrounds a centralized floral design.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45943

Accession Number: 1957.219

Caster

Earthenware caster. Scroddled brown, rust, and luster gray glaze. Pierced top. Round finial.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45944

Accession Number: 1957.220

Caster

Earthenware caster. Yellow and brown bands of varying size. Zigzag and rectangle pattern. Pierced top. Round finial.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45945

Accession Number: 1957.221

Caster

Earthenware footed caster. Gold, orange, and maroon bands of varying size. Superimposed mocha seaweed design. Pierced top.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 45946

Accession Number: 1957.222

Teapot

"King's Rose": squat w/ flared circular base and flaring, serpentine collar w/ red band on rim and around neck; flat button knob w/ red painted "flower"; scrolled spout w/ reeding and beading in relief; applied ear-shaped handle w/ incised banding; both handle and spout have painted red decoration; ...

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45947

Accession Number: 1957.254AB

Bowl

Small handpainted pearlware bowl. Bowl interior has pink trellis border, sprig in center. Bowl exterior painted with large pink rose with yellow and red flowers and green leaves.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 45948

Accession Number: 1957.277