Historic New England

Saucer

A porcelain saucer molded with six scalloped sides and trimmed in gilding. It has a scene of Peabody Square.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, molding (forming), porcelain, transfer printing

GUSN: 11893

Accession Number: 1986.101B

Pitcher

A porcelain pitcher, molded with lobed sides, and the top rim and handle trimmed with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Coffin House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11894

Accession Number: 1986.102

Teacup

A porcelain teacup, straight-sided with a "bamboo" handle and with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Coffin House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11895

Accession Number: 1986.103A

Saucer

A porcelain saucer, molded and with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Coffin House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11896

Accession Number: 1986.103B

Creamer

A porcelain creamer,of baluster form with a molded lobed sides and a scroll handle gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11897

Accession Number: 1986.104

Commemorative Teacup

Porcelain teacup, with scalloped rims edged with gilding. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: Osgood, Edward (Retailer)

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11898

Accession Number: 1986.105A

Commemorative Saucer

Porcelain saucer with a scalloped rim with a gilded edge. It has a central design in black depicting the Garrison House (Spencer-Peirce-Little) in Newbury, MA.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, molding (forming), transfer printing

GUSN: 11899

Accession Number: 1986.105B

Fireback

A shaped crest with a scroll patterned border that encloses a sunburst, a leaping stag over a banner below, and rope border at the sides.

Date: 1734-1767

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), iron (metal)

GUSN: 11900

Accession Number: 1986.106

Drop-Leaf Table. Mahogany, pine secondary wood. Oblong top; two rectangular leaves with rounded corners. Straight skirt; single drawer with wooded knob. Rests on reel and rope-turned legs and round tapered feet.

Date: 1815-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11901

Accession Number: 1986.107

Dining Chair

Side chair, one of a pair. Poplar, ash, rush seat. Serpentine crest rail with flared ears over a vase-shaped splat and curved stiles. Trapezoidal rush seat. Baluster-turned front stretcher and double vase-turned side stretchers. Rests on block and baluster turned front legs.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), painting (coating), poplar (wood), rush (material)

GUSN: 11902

Accession Number: 1986.108.2

Flax Wheel

The wheel is molded, with straight supports, turned maidens, distaff and uprights.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: brands, maple (wood), oak (wood)

GUSN: 11903

Accession Number: 1986.109

Candlestick

A cylindrical candle cup with a flat lip on an open twisted shaft and round base.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 11904

Accession Number: 1986.110.2

Hook

A twisted square shaft with an "eye" for hanging. It has a "fish hook" shaped tip and return.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11905

Accession Number: 1986.112

Lantern

In the shape of a lighthouse, it has a pierced conical top with a hanging loop. It has a octagonal molded glass shade, and a pierced metal base. It has been electrified - though it still has a pewter collared glass font in the base.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), molding (forming), pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 11906

Accession Number: 1986.113

Looking Glass

A rectangular gilt molded frame with a scroll and a corner and sides floral sprig decoration.

Date: 1825-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, pine (wood)

GUSN: 11907

Accession Number: 1986.115

Kimono

Tan cotton printed with large, overall pattern of blue geese; white cotton shawl collar printed with blue abstract star; long, very full sleeves; full-length; open front; no fastening.

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11908

Accession Number: 1993.264

Looking Glass

Rectangular, gilt and gesso molded frame decorated with oak leaves, roping and hatching.

Date: 1800-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gesso, gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), pine (wood)

GUSN: 11909

Accession Number: 1986.116

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from the life of Joseph.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Pieters, F. (Maker)

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 11685

Accession Number: 1997.22A

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from the life of Joseph.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Pieters, F. (Maker)

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 11686

Accession Number: 1997.22B

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from the life of Joseph.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Pieters, F. (Maker)

Material: copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 11687

Accession Number: 1997.22C

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11688

Accession Number: 1997.23A

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11689

Accession Number: 1997.23B

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11690

Accession Number: 1997.23C

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), copper engraving (printing process), linen (material)

GUSN: 11691

Accession Number: 1997.23D

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11692

Accession Number: 1997.23E

Cloth Sample

Purple and white plate printed fabric with scenes from mythology.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: copper engraving (printing process), linen (material), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 11693

Accession Number: 1997.23F

Wedding Dress

Long sleeved gown with boat neck and mono-bosom silhouette. Back closure with sixteen buttons. Lace and silk bands alternate.

Date: 1910-1937

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11694

Accession Number: 1997.13

Serving Spoon

A flat, straight rectangular handle with a shallow, circular bowl.

Date: 1940-1965

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 11695

Accession Number: 1986.781

Shawl

Black wool gauze; large triangle; pleated ruffle appliqued all around edge.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), gauze, wool (textile)

GUSN: 11696

Accession Number: 1997.1

Shawl

Cream sheer silk; printed border of large rose spray woth leaves in pink, red, purple, green, and blue; hand-tied fringe all around; square.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 11697

Accession Number: 1997.4

Teaspoons

Each has a wavy fiddle handle with an upturned tip, and a tapering stem to the spurs above the ovoid, shallow bowl.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Towle & Jones (Maker)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 11698

Accession Number: 1986.786.1

Shawl

Cream silk georgette; deep borders of brocaded floral motifs; plain body; long, tied fringe; long rectangle.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11699

Accession Number: 1997.3

Scarf

Red border and body; white inner body printed with black and red floral sprays; black and white sprays and white on body; hemmed edges; square.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), transfer printing

GUSN: 11700

Accession Number: 1997.5

Scarf

Burgundy silk (rayon?) ground woven with geometric damask. Long rectangle; doubled fabric; plain ends; body printed with black, white, and orange paisley; multicolored hand-tied silk fringe.

Maker: unknown

Material: damask, stitching, machine-made, printing (process), rayon, silk (textile), weaving

GUSN: 11701

Accession Number: 1997.2

Teddy

White cotton; embroidered scalloped edges around neck, armholes and legs; wide, round neckline; sleeveless; satin ribbon drawstring at neck; floral embroidery at neck; three button crotch.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, silk (textile)

GUSN: 11702

Accession Number: 1997.7

Child's Knickers

White linen; two side pockets with button closure hip pocket; straight hem.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 11703

Accession Number: 1997.6

Pair of Sleeves

Woman's sleeves. White lawn gathered to tape lace band; net ruffle at wrist with two embroidered scalloped rows.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), lawn (textile), linen (material), net (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 11704

Accession Number: 1997.12

Pair of Sleeves

White muslin; gathered to sheer wristband; deep eyelet ruffle in floral and grape motif with scalloped edge.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), muslin

GUSN: 11705

Accession Number: 1997.10AB

Pair of Sleeves

White linen gathered to wristband; deep ruffle at wrist with scalloped "broderie anglais".

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: broderie anglaise, linen (material)

GUSN: 11706

Accession Number: 1997.11

Pair of Sleeves

White linen; gathered at shoulder; floral eyelet at loose cuff; scalloped embroidered hem.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), embroidering

GUSN: 11707

Accession Number: 1997.8

Pair of Sleeves

White lawn; full, gathered to wristband with two button holes; turned back embroidered scalloped cuff.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lawn (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 11708

Accession Number: 1997.9AB

Bird Figure

A carved and painted figure of a Puffin on bent metal legs.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11710

Accession Number: 1986.794

Trunk

Small, rectangular, domed top, leather-covered trunk. Pine, leather, brass. Brass handles and oval plates at center of top. Leather is held in place with leather strapping and brass studs. Iron hasp and lock plate. Interior is lined with printed Sermons from Newburyport Churches, by Reverend John...

Date: 1800-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 11711

Accession Number: 1986.805

Sewing Chest

A small chest of two drawers, with an overhanging rectangular top with a molded edge. It has conforming stepped basal molding and turned wooden knobs.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: oak (wood)

GUSN: 11712

Accession Number: 1986.807

Mallet

A cylindrical head with incised line banding at each end. The handle is turned with a central single ring turning and incised lines terminating at the knop. It is painted brown.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hardwood, painting (coating)

GUSN: 11713

Accession Number: 1986.810

Rotisserie Spit

An elongated slotted shaft with a pointed tip and a rod-shaped crank with a sharp end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11714

Accession Number: 1986.815

Tool

In flat bar form with a rectangular handle with chamfered edges terminating in a peg-like end for striking by hammer. The opposite end has a harpoon-like blade for lifting old shingles.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), wrought

GUSN: 11715

Accession Number: 1986.816