Historic New England

Wallpaper attached to wallboard

Wallpaper attached to wallboard from East Sandwich, Massachusetts. Wallpaper block-printed in green with a large-scale meandering floral vine pattern on ungrounded, handmade paper. Board is painted blue-gray on back.

Date: 1835-1845

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 294011

Accession Number: 2001.281.1206

Wallpaper attached to wallboard

Two fragments of wallboard covered with orange wallpaper. Wallpaper block-printed with a pattern of interlocking round, square and quatrefoil shaped medallions. Round medallions frame floral sprigs, square medallions frame stylized flowers with eight-pointed star centers, and quatrefoil medallions f...

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 294037

Accession Number: 2001.281.1207

Basket

Fluted silver basket with jointed semi-circular handle. Acanthus leaves on handle; flowers, scrolls and leaves on rim of basket.

Date: 1829

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 294081

Accession Number: 1958.335

Teacup and saucer

White porcelain teacup and saucer with black transfer hand-painted image of the front of Nickels Sortwell, with legend "Sortwell Door, Wiscasset, Maine". Teacup (a) with green and gold band at lip, saucer (b) with floral molded edge with green and gold band.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, transfer printing, paint (coating), gilding

GUSN: 294084

Accession Number: 1958.278AB

Electrified lantern

Electrified sheet iron or tin lantern with circular base, spherical globe. Top is also circular with sides pierced with crosses and fluted cone-shaped cap.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron and iron alloy, tin and tin alloy, glass (material)

GUSN: 294086

Accession Number: 1958.282

Plant holder

Wrought iron bracket with scalloped edges holding bent iron wire triangle and hook from which is suspended a hanging plant.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy)

GUSN: 294090

Accession Number: 1958.285

Plant holder

Cast iron plant holder with open design of roses, daisies, leaves, and a bird. Bracket for holder is in form of two leaves.

Date: 1890-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 294093

Accession Number: 1958.286

Wallpaper attached to wallboard

Wallpaper attached to wallboard from Brookline Village, Brookline, Massachusetts. Two layers of wallpaper affixed to a rough board with tongue and groove joint on left side, hand-wrought door latch hardware, and cut nails. Only small areas of the first layer of wallpaper are visible. The paper has a...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 294113

Accession Number: 2001.281.1208

Set of knives

Set of twelve vermeil knives (one missing) with beaded edges and molded shell ornament on handles. Part of a flatware set of knives, spoons, and forks.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), vermeil

GUSN: 294156

Accession Number: 1958.332.1

Set of spoons

Set of twelve vermeil spoons with beaded edges and molded shell ornament on handles. Part of a flatware set of knives, spoons, and forks.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), vermeil

GUSN: 294157

Accession Number: 1958.332.2

Set of forks

Set of twelve vermeil forks with beaded edges and molded shell ornament on handles. Part of a flatware set of knives, spoons, and forks.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), vermeil

GUSN: 294158

Accession Number: 1958.332.3

Fork

One of a set of twelve vermeil forks with beaded edges and molded shell ornament on handles.

Date: 1750-1820

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 294159

Accession Number: 1958.332.3.1

Children's Mug

Purple transfer-printed earthenware mug. Floral rectangle punctuated by c-scrolls and a "Holy Bible" in the upper center. Inscription, "George" in the center of the floral designs.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294160

Accession Number: 1970.1310.74

Children's Mug

Pearlware children's mug. Blue transfer print design of flowers and c-scrolls is the backdrop for the inscription, "A Present for Charles". On the opposite side of the mug, there is a blue transfer-printed image of a ruin in the background and large sailboats in the foreground.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294161

Accession Number: 1970.1310.203

Children's Mug

Alphabet themed earthenware children's mug. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by hands doing sign language; blue transfer printing.

Date: 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294162

Accession Number: 1970.1310.240

Children's Mug

Pearlware children's mug. Blue transfer-printed scene of father and son walking in front of their home in the garden. Blurry black line encircles the interior upper lip of mug as well as down the center of the handle.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing, pearlware

GUSN: 294163

Accession Number: 1970.1310.263

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Red transfer-printed floral design has inscription in the center, "A PRESENT FOR/ GEORGE".

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294164

Accession Number: 1970.1310.381

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer-printed wreath of large flower blossoms punctuated with smaller leaves around a cursive inscription, "Charles".

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294165

Accession Number: 1970.1310.540

Children's Mug

Earthenware mug. Brown transfer-printed floral motif with inscription, "A PRESENT FOR JOSEPH".

Date: 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294166

Accession Number: 1970.1310.621

Children's Mug

Purple transfer-printed banner on earthenware children's mug. Inscription inside banner is "A PRESENT FOR HENRY". Yellow, pink and green paint accents bunches of flowers inside and around banner.

Date: 1815

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware, transfer printing, overpainting (technique)

GUSN: 294167

Accession Number: 1970.1310.654

Children's Mug

Pearlware children's mug. Maritime scene surrounded by different banners with insciptions inside.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pearlware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294168

Accession Number: 1970.1310.761

Children's Mug

Creamware children's mug. Maroon transfer-printed design of an eagle with an American shield in front of its body, a wreath of flowers, and the word "Munroe" in white letters against a maroon backdrop.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294170

Accession Number: 1970.1310.820

Children's Mug

Earthenware children's mug. Canary yellow ground. Black rectangular wreath with leaves punctuated with stars. On the top center, there is an eagle with outstretched wings.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 294171

Accession Number: 1970.1310.873

Saltcellar

Pressed glass footed saltcellar. Round. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308515

Accession Number: 1938.217

Toothpick Holder

Pressed glass saltcellar shaped into a top hat. Yellow glass. Hobstar pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass

GUSN: 308517

Accession Number: 1927.1176

Ladies' Linen Collars Box

Paperboard box with black exterior and turquois interior. Labeled "Ladies' Linen Collars. No. 1892 Size 14." Used to store four ladies headdresses.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 308518

Accession Number: 1923.422E

Bassinet

Yellow woven wood splint bassinet with wood and wire handles, interior mattress and interior cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, cloth, mattresses

GUSN: 308520

Accession Number: 2008.12.67.1

Demijohn

Bottle encased in woven wicker. Twisted handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker, glass (material), weaving

GUSN: 308522

Accession Number: 1941.1294

Demijohn

Green glass bottle encased in woven wicker.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wicker

GUSN: 308523

Accession Number: 1918.1100

Cream Pitcher

Pressed, colorless glass footed cream pitcher with ashburton pattern, c-shaped handle, scalloped rim and foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308524

Accession Number: 1993.404

Cream Pitcher

Pressed, colorless glass footed cream pitcher with ashburton pattern, c-shaped handle, scalloped rim and foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), pressed glass

GUSN: 308525

Accession Number: 1993.403

Crock

Stoneware crock with dual loop handles and a cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 308526

Accession Number: 1926.498

Jug

Stoneware jug with a simple loop handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 308527

Accession Number: 1918.1104

Dish

Pressed colorless glass dish in hobnail pattern, sunburst in center, and scalloped edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: pressed glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 308528

Accession Number: 1993.419

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Oval shaped. Opaque blue glass. Gold gilt rim and floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308529

Accession Number: 1958.718

Saltcellar

Glass footed saltcellar. Oval shaped. Four circular feet. Opaque white glass. Blue painted floral chain.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308532

Accession Number: 1958.720

Rectangular Laundry Basket

Rectangular wood splint and metal tack basket with flat bottom and sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tacks

GUSN: 308533

Accession Number: 1987.77

Laundry Basket

Rectangular woven wood splint and metal tack laundry basket with side handles. Made by the Shelton Basket Company, Shelton, Connecticut. Basket bears a sticker indicating it was endorsed by the Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Date: 1911-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), tacks

GUSN: 308534

Accession Number: 1987.442

Saltcellar

Glass saltcellar. Round. Faceted sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308535

Accession Number: 1924.736

Wicker Wastebasket

Cylindrical wicker wastebasket with handles attached to rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: wickerwork, wicker

GUSN: 308536

Accession Number: 1978.48

Saltcellar

Glass footed saltcellar. Square. Scalloped rim. Diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308537

Accession Number: 1958.865

Saltcellar

Pressed glass saltcellar. Molded to resemble a rocking cradle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 308538

Accession Number: 1933.1118

Parure

Parure: necklace, clasp extender, bracelet, earrings, and brooch. Gold-plated white metal, rhinestones, and plastic. Designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc., Providence, RI,

Date: 1960-1965

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer) Philippe, Alfred, 1900-1970 (Designer)

GUSN: 308542

Accession Number: 2015.27.1

Pair of earrings

Pair of earrings, copper colored star shape set with iridescent pastes.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: Kirk's Folly (Manufacturer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 308544

Accession Number: 2015.28.2AB

Bracelet

Bracelet, copper colored metal with orange and white pastes.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, paste (glass)

GUSN: 308545

Accession Number: 2015.28.3

Brooch

Brooch, milk glass floral spray set in gold colored metal. Hinged safety clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, opaque white glass

GUSN: 308546

Accession Number: 2015.28.4

Brooch

Brooch with blue-green pastes set in gold colored metal. Leaf shape tied with a bow. Hinged safety clasp.

Date: 1940-1945

Maker: Coro, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: metal, paste (glass)

GUSN: 308547

Accession Number: 2015.28.5

Baking Dish and Cover

Pyrex baking dish [a] with lid [b]. Oval dish with handles, opaque white body with brown applied color printed with gold images of a lamp, bird, salt and pepper shakers, bellows, rooster weathervane, teakettle, ears of corn, and a cat in gold. Clear glass lid.

Date: 1950-1980

Maker: Corning Incorporated (Manufacturer) Pyrex

Material: Pyrex (TM), glass (material)

GUSN: 308553

Accession Number: 2015.29.1AB

Tumbler

Short, fluted glass tumbler with gilt floral sprays and ribbon decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 308577

Accession Number: 1921.82

Men's Wedding Suit

Men's wedding suit, cream colored jacket [2015.30.2a] and matching cream colored pants [2015.30.2b]. Jacket has three buttons, two pockets on outside, two pockets on inside. Pants have a zip front closure, two side pockets and two back pockets.

Date: 1936

Maker: Palm Beach (Clothing) (Tailor)

Material: cotton (textile), synthetic fiber

GUSN: 308579

Accession Number: 2015.30.2AB

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